Hall Of Fame Thoughts

Harry · May 27, 2010

There are many deserving candidates from previous eras. I believe that Scott Hall is eligible this coming year and I hope that the Selection Committee at North Texas will give him their full consideration. The successful run that this program had under his leadership and his performance has to be among the best this program has ever seen. There are several other players from his era (Booger, Patty, Cody, Jonas, Craig etc) who deserve to be in as well but as the QB and backbone for so many years, and so many Championships I just can't think of a more deserving player and person for this prestigious honor.

GMG!

Censored by Laurie · May 27, 2010

I think Scott Hall was a very nice player and a very decent person...but Hall of Fame worthy? That might be a stretch, especially considering the staples of the championship teams were the run game and the defense.

Cobbs and Kennedy are no-brainers...maybe mix in a LB like Spencer or Hurd and an OL like Lineberry or Brewster.

MeanGreenTexan · May 27, 2010

BOOGER.

Get him in there!

I agree with CBL about Hall. If you include Hall, you need to start talking about Galbreath/Buckles/Quinn/etc...too many players. Those teams were awesome, but the HOF shouldn't be stacked with those guys. Kassell is already in as far as the LB's go.

Green Eagle · May 28, 2010

There are many deserving candidates from previous eras. I believe that Scott Hall is eligible this coming year and I hope that the Selection Committee at North Texas will give him their full consideration. The successful run that this program had under his leadership and his performance has to be among the best this program has ever seen. There are several other players from his era (Booger, Patty, Cody, Jonas, Craig etc) who deserve to be in as well but as the QB and backbone for so many years, and so many Championships I just can't think of a more deserving player and person for this prestigious honor.

GMG!

UNTLifer · May 28, 2010

The first two from those teams should be Hall and Kennedy.

MeanGreenTexan · May 28, 2010

From the early - mid 2000's teams, I'm OK with just Kennedy/Cobbs, and maybe Quinn, Brewster & Buckles. I liked Hall alot. I don't know if he is HOF worthy though?

Quoner · May 28, 2010

You may not think he's HOF-worthy, but I definitely think he's HOFF-worthy.

Green Crazy · May 28, 2010

booger, spencer, hurd, brewster and cobbs should all be considered before him. he's definitely hof worthy though, just not first ballot.

Edited May 28, 2010 by Green Crazy

Green Lantern · May 28, 2010

Kennedy (first and foremost) and Cobbs. I think a solid argument can be made for Brewster as well.

Green Eagle · May 28, 2010

Harry and others, Thanks for your support of Scott. I hope my reply doesn't spark personal attacks, but will help folks decide if Scott deserves consideration.

The criteria for UNT "Hall of Fame" consideration states....

The following are basic guidelines for considering a person as an inductee into the North Texas Athletic Hall of Fame:

1. The person should have made an outstanding contribution to North Texas athletics.

2. The inductee should have an honorable and respectable image since leaving the University of North Texas.

3. Candidates are not eligible for induction until at least five years after they left the University of North Texas.

4. A strong consideration will be given those student-athletes who graduated from the University of North Texas.

As a parent, of course, I truly believe Scott meets or exceeds the membership criteria for this prestigious honor. Since becoming the youngest Division 1 starting quarterback in the nation in the fall of 2000, Scott has represented The University of North Texas in a positive manner.

During his football career, Scott achieved the title of UNT’s All Time Passing Efficiency Leader and high standings in numerous other statistical categories, including 3rd in Touchdowns Thrown (50) and finishing 4th behind Maher, Ramsey and Davis as UNT’s Career Passing Leader and Total Offense Leader.

As a 4 year starting quarterback and 2 year Team Captain, Scott was instrumental in helping lead the team to a record setting, 25 game conference winning streak, along with 4 Sunbelt Championships and 4 New Orleans Bowl appearances. While leading a run-based offense “gaudy” passing numbers were not possible, but Scott had the honor of calling the plays (or direction of the run) that led to North Texas having back to back NCAA Rushing Leaders.

During his career, Scott was selected as a 2 time “All Sunbelt Conference Quarterback,” a 3 time “Team Offensive Player of the Year” and in 2004 “Team MVP.” Additionally, in 2001, Scott was selected by Dave Campbell and Texas Football Magazine as the “Texas College Football Player of the Year.”

While those that saw Scott play can attest to his leadership, toughness and never give up attitude on the field, it’s his off-field, team first attitude that I’m personally the most proud of. Many remember his playing the last 6 games of 2002 in pain with a torn ACL and then returning after a missed season with a torn pectoral muscle, but it was his decision to return to UNT after the loss of his younger brother Aaron in 2003 that showed his character and leadership. While struggling with Aaron’s death and wanting to take a semester off to be home with family, Scott told me he just had to return for the sake of the team. “He owed it to them.” Scott’s leadership and mental toughness was again tested when he was asked by coaches to help the team cope and remain focused after the death of his teammate and good friend, Andrew Smith. From talking with coaches, he was extremely successful in dealing with these very tough issues.

Since entering UNT in 2000 and graduating in 2005 with a B.S. Degree in Engineering Technologies, Scott has maintained an honorable and respectable image. He was selected as both the Sunbelt Conference, Student Athlete of the Year and the American Society of Heating and Air Conditioning Engineer of the Year in 2004. Also in 2004, Scott was asked to be a graduation ceremony speaker for the 1st class of graduating seniors of the recently established North Texas Engineering Department. Scott participated as a Junior Mean Green Mentor, a Letterman’s Club member and sponsor for the Andrew Smith Scholarship Fundraiser. In 2007, Scott was recognized for his accomplishments and was inducted into his school district's “Hall of Honor,” the youngest member ever.

Scott is currently a partner in a Lumber Construction/Marketing firm and active in his church, where he and his wife Lindsay teach a Special Needs Children Sunday School class.

In closing, Yes, I'm a proud parent and biased, but I've tried to provide some information I believe to be true to help others decide. Ultimately it will be decided by the recommendations or lack thereof from fans, teammates, coaches and the HOF Committee.

Thanks for reading,

Sincerely,

Stan Hall

"Green Eagle"

Ole Green Guts · May 28, 2010

Andrew Smith

Green Crazy · May 28, 2010

Andrew Smith

meh

eppy4life · May 28, 2010

Hall was great at what he did... the play-action roll out. He was a winner, yes. But HOF worthy? I think it's an indication of where our prgram is right now with the mention of him being an all-time great.

Green Crazy · May 28, 2010

Hall was great at what he did... the play-action roll out. He was a winner, yes. But HOF worthy? I think it's an indication of where our prgram is right now with the mention of him being an all-time great.

you can say that about booger too then. he probably wouldn't have done much for a better team in a better conference, but when you look at what they did when they played for us in our conference, then they are no brainers. as far as what he did stats wise...you can only do what you're asked to do.

Green Lantern · May 28, 2010

you can say that about booger too then. he probably wouldn't have done much for a better team in a better conference, but when you look at what they did when they played for us in our conference, then they are no brainers. as far as what he did stats wise...you can only do what you're asked to do.

False.

Censored by Laurie · May 28, 2010

False.

Very.

CMJ · May 28, 2010

Loved Scott and expect him to be in the HOF someday. But I don't think he's a first ballot selection. Kennedy, in particular, needs to be in now.

Green Crazy · May 28, 2010

Very.

prove it

Quoner · May 28, 2010

"...Kenny Lyons? Never heard of him. But hell, I saw Chris Davis play. So there's no way Kenny Lyons was as good as Chris Davis....."

/Firefight'd

Where is Rick anyway? Smart enough to stay far away this time of year?

Edited May 28, 2010 by Quoner

MeanGreenTexan · May 28, 2010

"...Kenny Lyons? Never heard of him. But hell, I saw Chris Davis play. So there's no way Kenny Lyons was as good as Chris Davis....."

/Firefight'd

Where is Rick anyway? Smart enough to star far away this time of year?

Nicely played. I was wondering the same thing. Rick, come back!

GreenFlag · May 28, 2010

Scott Hall is definately first ballot HOF worthy.

He is by far the best QB I have seen in a Mean Green uniform since I started following the program in 1983.

He was a GREAT player, great leader, great student, and great ambasador for UNT.

Mean Green 93-98 · May 28, 2010

you can say that about booger too then. he probably wouldn't have done much for a better team in a better conference

You're probably right.

Ole Green Guts · May 28, 2010

Boger was an awesome and superb player, but other than that, what can you say?

Green Crazy · May 28, 2010

You're probably right.

yea, that was a really good game for him. i've changed my mind...he would have been an all big xii'er.

plus, he had better plays in that game then those. sorry, that was the same play.

Edited May 28, 2010 by Green Crazy

eppy4life · May 28, 2010

you can say that about booger too then. he probably wouldn't have done much for a better team in a better conference, but when you look at what they did when they played for us in our conference, then they are no brainers. as far as what he did stats wise...you can only do what you're asked to do.

I can't seem to find the past all sun belt teams but would Hall be on any of them? I think to be in the HOF you probably should've been thought of as the best at your position in the conference, right? Booger/PC both were that.