Tony Parslow, one of our regular Hall of Fame commenters, sent us over an idea for a kind of contest post, as it relates to the Hall of Fame and the fact that they are behind in electing some qualified players.

To be honest, I’m not sure I agree with 100% of the list that Tony and other commenters have put together–I think all the guys on the list are very, very good, but not necessarily Hall of Fame worthy.

But, at the same time, we always love a good contest–and while Tony offers the prize of sending the winning entry to the Hall of Fame committee for veterans committee consideration, I’ll take it a step further and offer some Zoneblitz.com memorabilia for the winning entry–because who doesn’t like free t-shirts?

Explanation of the contest & rules are after the jump…and good luck (especially finding punters worthy of Hall of Fame consideration)!

From Tony P.:

Based on the Players already in the HOF from their respective decade; I see the HOF Voters still needing to vote a specific number of players into the HOF.

I’ve created a game . Please play the game by filling in the best (HOF
caliber) player in the Decade at the quantities needed. To play- copy and paste the numbers below than just add your players to the side.
Have fun, take your time!! Copy the format and work off a sheet of paper before you add to ZoneBlitz. Anyone who wants to make a team (Please lots of people!!) has until Sept 1st to complete their team and post on ZoneBlitz.

After Sept. 1st when the teams have been created everyone should review all of the teams and rank the best one. No, you can’t pick your own team. :)  I’ll send the  team voted the best by the ZoneBlitz voters to the HOF voters in Canton for review.

Only rule is you must put in the correct number of players for each positions even if you don’t think some deserve the HOF. Maybe you’ll pick someone who’ll get support? Also take note that each player is only from that decade if the player began his career in that decade. I based my previous HOF research on this criteria. For example Troy Aikman is an 1980’s player based on beginning his career in 1989.

Explanation: 60 is the decade 1960-69 year (1) is the number of players needed at the position.

1950’s,1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s, 1990’s are the decades covered.

HOF Offensive Unit

Quarterback
60(1)
70(1)
90(5)
Running Back
60(1)
70(1)
80(2)
90(4)
Wide Receiver
70(3)
80(3)
90(4)
Guard
60(1)
70(1)
80(3)
90(3)
Tackle
70(2)
80(2)
90(3)
Center
60(1)
80(2)
90(2)
Tight End
70(1)
80(2)
90(3)

HOF Defensive Unit

Defensive Tackle
70(3)
80(3)
90(4)
Defensive End
60(1)
70(1)
80(2)
90(5)
Linebacker
60(1)
70(2)
80(1)
90(5)
Cornerback
70(3)
80(2)
90(3)
Safety
60(1)
70(3)
80(2)
90(3)
Punter
50(1)
60(1)
70(1)
80(1)
90(1)
Place Kicker
50(2)
60(1)
70(2)
80(2)
90(2)