Martin, 4 linemen make Hall of Fame

[R-14Driver]

(AP)

INDIANAPOLIS - Running back Curtis Martin and four linemen were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, along with one senior committee choice.

Martin is the fourth-leading rusher in NFL history. He is joined by Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy, Willie Roaf, Dermontti Dawson, and senior selection Jack Butler.

Jerome Bettis, Cris Carter and Bill Parcells were among the finalist who didn't make it.

A panel of 44 media members voted. The inductions are in early August in Canton, Ohio..................

Martin, 4 linemen make Hall of Fame - CBS News

 

[Starkravinloon]

I thought Carter would make it...Glad to see Willie made it though...Louisiana Tech is rackin' up on HOF inductees..

 

[Roadrunner73]

Good to see Chris Doleman make it.

 

[Stan Smith]

How in the world did Martin make it over Bettis? That's messed up.

 

[Starkravinloon]

How in the world did Martin make it over Bettis? That's messed up.

Well,he did carry the Jets on his back for all those years...I was amazed Carter didn't...HOF numbers...

 

[Roadrunner73]

Well,he did carry the Jets on his back for all those years...I was amazed Carter didn't...HOF numbers...

All Carter did was catch TD's. Buddy Ryan on why he got rid of him. Actually, it was substance abuse problems and Carter has said that situation woke him up.