Monk For The Hall Video
 

This video is being posted on several sites right now. It is a comprehensive look at refuting the arguments against Monk's induction into the HOF. I can't say enough about the video to do it justice. All I know is that when Monk makes it in, I'm goin to Canton.

[URL]http://www.monk4thehall.com/[/URL]

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[quote=Lady Brave;267246]This video is being posted on several sites right now. It is a comprehensive look at refuting the arguments against Monk's induction into the HOF. I can't say enough about the video to do it justice. All I know is that when Monk makes it in, I'm goin to Canton.

[URL]http://www.monk4thehall.com/[/URL][/quote]


amen...nice vid too....

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[B]THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THAT!!!![/B] Not to sound all sappy, but I nearly got choked up at the end of that.

My cousin and I were just talking about the summer we went to Art Monk's football camp ([I]which served as the basis for my screenname[/I]) when we were kids. I got to meet the man a couple of times, and that is something I will truly never forget. I was too young to remember a lot of games with him, but I do know that he was the first person that I really paid attention to on any team, so that video was just great.

Now, who's up for flooding Peter King and Dr. Z's mailbox with that?

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PS - I'll see you all in Canton when he finally gets in.

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You know, it's odd that everyone I have talked to about Monk says he deserves the hall, but for some reason he's not in.
Maybe if he had the mouth of a Micheal Irvin then he'd be in already...goes to show you how where the quiet team players in this world end up.

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Wow. How is this man not in the hall of fame.

I dare you to watch this and vote against him Dr. Z.

This is the year.

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[QUOTE=JoeRedskin;267287]Wow. How is this man not in the hall of fame.

I dare you to watch this and vote against him Dr. Z.

This is the year.[/QUOTE]

I agree...but they somehow find a reason not to do it. He was a true professional...if we had a team full of Art Monk's, we'd win the super bowl every year!

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[QUOTE=ArtMonkDrillz;267277] Now, who's up for flooding Peter King and Dr. Z's mailbox with that?[/QUOTE]

Peter King has switched. He has said he is voting for Monk and publicly stated his reasons for doing so. The people we need to get this to are the other voters - each team's local rep and the rest of the at-large guys (there are 10).

B/c he's an obstinate bastard - Dr. Z will NEVER vote Monk in. I wouldn't be surprised if the vote this year is 41 - 1.

I am betting that, b/c it has been delayed for so long and b/c he is such a class act, Monk's induction will be major cause celebre' among the talking heads.

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Fantastically awesome! Both the video and Art Monk's career. I will be there when his time comes.

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[QUOTE=724Skinsfan;267294]Fantastically awesome! Both the video and Art Monk's career. I will be there when his time comes.[/QUOTE]

I will too.
I'll be wearing my authentic throwback 81 jersey as well!

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That is the best sports video I have ever seen in my life. Thank you for posting that and for the person who put it together. How can this have ever been an issue?

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Great video i was amazed at how much old footage their was used in the video. Thank you to whoever took the time to make it. When Monk finally gets in i think that he will recognize all of his fans support, even after all the years that he has been retired. Cant wait for it to be official!!!!!!!!

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it is amazing to me that Monk is not in the Hall. My issue with this is why aren't the people with "Football inteligence" voting or have a majority of the say in who is voted in. The writers most of whom have never suited up for any professional or collegient sporting event in their life should not be given the end all be all power of hall of fame voting. It is a shame that Monk was not in on his 1st attempt. it is a crime against the those all ready in the hall and the hall of fame itself

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This video is amazing. I had chills watching some of those great catches during the glory days of old. This is the year he finally gets what he deserves.

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Awesome video that brought back some great memories. How Monk is not in the HOF is beyond me.

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Here's some additional info from ES on what the author plans to do with the video. (Post #47)

[URL="http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=187074&page=4"]EXTREMESKINS.com - Video Evidence: The Case For Monk in The HOF[/URL]

[quote]I sent a DVD of this to Len Shapiro, who makes the case for Monk each year with the HOF voters. He was aware that I was making this and was looking forward to seeing it. He probably got it yesterday, but I have yet to hear from him. I'm hoping he gives me the go-ahead to send physical DVDs to all the HOF voters. Since it's about 20 minutes long, I think it MAY be too long for him to show in its entirety for his presentation, so it'd be good if the voters could watch it BEFORE they go in to vote.

I made the vow last year that if Monk got snubbed again I would do this. I've collected a lot of games over the years, and I knew I had the footage. So, over the past year, I went through about 150 games in my spare time, grabbing any footage I thought was relevant and any comments about Monk. Then I had to whittle it all down. It was a labor of love, that's for sure, and I'm glad you guys have enjoyed it."

I'd say send the link to everyone you can, because we don't have too long before the vote (February 4). [B]All I ask is that you hold off FOR NOW deluging the voters with the link.[/B] I just want to hear from Shapiro first and see what he thinks. Hopefully I'll hear from him this weekend.

LET'S GET THIS GUY IN ONCE AND FOR ALL!! IT'S WAY PAST TIME!!!

HAIL!![/quote]

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What a great football fan that person is for creating this video. It's beyond convincing.

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Great video and I can't wait till he is in the HOF. Maybe you can forward this video to Brandon Llyod so he can take some notes?

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I really had to choke back the tears when I saw this video.

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I have no doubts that Monk will make it into the Hall of Fame. I know that he should already be in but it is hard for players like him and John Stallworth, who it also took a while to make it in, to be voted in because they were not the flamboyant types. But, with his generation of players and fans around the nation knowing that he has been shafted for all of these years, when he is finally inducted you best believe that it is going to be something very special.

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I'm a long time reader of the warpath, but first time respondant, and I could think of no better way than to introduce myself by saying that it is nothing short of a crime that Monk has not been elected to Canton yet. Too much NY media influence, but he'll get there eventually.

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That video brought me to tears. I remember watching the Skins with my dad and I always liked Monk. I used to go in the backyard and mimick his routes with my dad throwing me the ball. I was so pressed to make catches and tap my toes like he did. I told my wife that when he's inducted I'm going, there are about 4 guys from my job that I know of that are going. Looking at the clips I thought back to the times I spent with my dad watching those games, The Denver Super Bowl was the first one I watched by myself and it's really hard for me now as a 29 year old man to think about those times without crying or doing my best to hold tears back. My only regret is that I will not physically have my dad with me at the induction but he'll surely be in my heart.

This is going to be a great day ladies and gentelmen, the ovation will be the longest ever I hope.

HAIL TO THE REDSKINS !!!!

HAIL ART MONK !

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If Monk makes it, you KNOW he'll have the biggest following of any inductee in history.

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Update #2

Tom (the video creator) finally got a response from Len Shapiro. He said Len didn't say anything about the video itself. Tom then asked Len if he should send the video out to the voters and Len said, "Trust me, fan emails have been a huge turnoff. Just let us do the best we can and I suspect this could be the year."

Interesting... I hope Len is right.

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I just got around to watching this and damn, a very well put together video! It was really fun to stroll down memory lane and I have to admit that I almost forgot how great Monk was. He was just a professional in every sense of the word.

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[FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]After watching this great video of Monk making so many clutch catches on 3rd down, I remember why I appreciated him so much more than even Gary Clark when both were in their heyday. Today's Skins blew it when they signed both Randle El and Lloyd. Other than Campbell's development, the final piece for the offense is a big, fast WR that makes tough catches over the middle on 3rd down. Cooley sort of plays that role for this team, but he's no Art Monk. Cooley may have dropped more balls this season than Monk did his entire career.[/SIZE][/FONT]

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[quote=TheMalcolmConnection;269165]If Monk makes it, you KNOW he'll have the biggest following of any inductee in history.[/quote]

You aren't lying, man.

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very touching video..he definitely needs to be there.

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Art and darrell will hopefully get inducted this year seeing how this is monk last year of ever getting a shot again because of the up coming players up for ballot. If him in darrell make it I will be there in skins burgandy and gold with tears flowing down seeing my 2 heros's get inducted. It was in honor watching them play for the short time I got to watch art and for the long time I got to see my boy darrell. God I love these guys!

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AWESOME,AWESOME.AWESOME!!! Watching this video brings back great memories of what an awesome receiver this guy was. I don't care about #'s this guy was there when the big play was needed whether it was a first down or a TD. It looks so recent that I was wish he was suiting up for Sunday's game. How Monk is not in the HOF or a first time ballot is a CRIME!! He better make it this time, I'm going to Canton and will scream till my lungs are gone, I love that guy. To me he's the best receiver ever, bar none.

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[QUOTE=TheMalcolmConnection;269165]If Monk makes it, you KNOW he'll have the biggest following of any inductee in history.[/QUOTE]

WE should cram Canton and give Art at least a 15 minute standing ovation and let those FUCKING writers know that they were all wrong!!!

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All I know is that the minute they announce Art Monk, I'm calling Comfort Inn, Canton. The HOF announced team travel packages, but who knows what that means. Another question that keeps me up at night... when Art steps up to the podium, should we opt for a 15 min standing-O or the 20?

Can the band come?

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Ha! Totally didn't see your comment about standing-ovation when posted about Art's standing-o. Great Redskin minds think alike.

[QUOTE=SFREDSKIN;395783]WE should cram Canton and give Art at least a 15 minute standing ovation and let those FUCKING writers know that they were all wrong!!![/QUOTE]

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The video link is not working, is this file anywhere else?

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[QUOTE=TheHolyGibbs;395890]The video link is not working, is this file anywhere else?[/QUOTE]

It's a huge file 170.8MB and download speed is slow. If you right click on link and save target you will see download progress and it will take over an hour to download. It's worth the wait!!!

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it's pretty good. well worth the wait.

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I tend to believe Len is right, about fan emails being a huge turn off. A few voters have already come out and called us "whiners."

[QUOTE=Lady Brave;269580]Update #2

Tom (the video creator) finally got a response from Len Shapiro. He said Len didn't say anything about the video itself. Tom then asked Len if he should send the video out to the voters and Len said, "Trust me, fan emails have been a huge turnoff. Just let us do the best we can and I suspect this could be the year."

Interesting... I hope Len is right.[/QUOTE]

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Well, since Art is finally in, I guess we can let this thread fall gracefully off the page. :)

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Don't let the thread die. Because of it, I found the videos, which were amazing. All things aside, the most remarkable aspect was the amount of commentators who, at the time, didn't even remotely qualify their position of Monk's candidacy. And this is the most important aspect. How he was regarded AT THE TIME he was playing.

This may seem like a moot point now, but why not keep celebrating!

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bout time to unsticky this eh?