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Should Troy Go into the Steelers Hall of Honor?

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This is an interesting article, but in my opinion it shouldnt be a question of whether Troy deserves to be in. He was all class when he was here and a quiet leader. He did his time and moved on to life outside football. Just because he doesnt seemingly worship the franchise doesnt mean he didnt give it all he had while here. I have not really heard him bash the franchise like some ex players.

https://www.post-gazette.com/sports...l-of-honor-training-camp/stories/201907300095

"The third class of the Steelers’ Hall of Honor appears to be one person short. It technically is, given the committee only selected four people instead of five, but that’s not what has many shaking their heads.

“Where’s Troy and how could he not be in yet?” That is the burning question that many have asked. Troy, of course, is former Steelers safety Troy Polamalu, one of the greatest players in franchise history. Polamalu was a great player and one of the best NFL players I’ve seen. He was uniquely talented, incredibly clutch and could make plays that nobody else could make.

He is eligible for selection because he meets the basic requirements: He has been retired for more than three seasons, he played for the Steelers for at least three seasons, and he has noteworthy career highlights, records and achievements. And since he is eligible, he should be in and it should have been a no-brainer, right?

Well, no. In Polamalu’s case, it goes beyond his statistics and how great of a player he was. Those things are not in dispute and not even arguable. But he hasn’t been a part of the Steelers family since he retired, and that should be troublesome. Polamalu wanted to play one more year, but the Steelers believed he was done and forced his hand to retire before he wanted to."
 
If Troy is going to go into the Hall of Honor, I want to see him there. If he's not ready to come back, I'd rather the team wait to induct him.
 
SteelerFan448 said:
If Troy is going to go into the Hall of Honor, I want to see him there. If he's not ready to come back, I'd rather the team wait to induct him.
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This is a really touchy subject IMO. Troy was an incredible player and an example of best of the best type of human being the organization could ever have, but he really slipped in his last couple years. The organization felt one way, and Troy felt another way.

I hope they mend fences because the guy was and is just way too important to the Steelers organization.
 
of course he should be in the team's Hall of Honor, that isn't even up for debate, as far as I'm concerned.
 
Well yes he certainly should be Omar, but it's a two-way street and the player has to agree to it as well.

Damn, do I really have to school you on this?:highly_amused:
 
I dont think his appearance should be mandatory for his election to the Hall of Honor. However, it's a little hard to believe he is still butt hurt about things. He was super religious and mature and zen. It was pretty clear to me that he had played one season too many. He was done. If you cant even get over it with Tomlin and Colbert ok. Just go out on the field and be gracious to the fans.
 
Most likely Troy’s election will coincide with his HOF nomination/induction next year. Possibly the reason for his non election this year?


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SteelerSask said:
I dont think his appearance should be mandatory for his election to the Hall of Honor. However, it's a little hard to believe he is still butt hurt about things. He was super religious and mature and zen. It was pretty clear to me that he had played one season too many. He was done. If you cant even get over it with Tomlin and Colbert ok. Just go out on the field and be gracious to the fans.
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He was done but didn't take the news real well, more quietly than Hines did but still not well. I remember how many penalties he took his last two years from trying to cheat up a little since he'd lost a step. Again, he wasn't cut, like Hines, The Bruce, Haley, et al, he simply wasn't offered another contract.
 
Ike Kelly said:
Most likely Troy’s election will coincide with his HOF nomination/induction next year. Possibly the reason for his non election this year?


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Exactly my thinking, they put in fringe guys that may not get into Canton, they know Troy is a lock for the HOF, thus a lock for the Hall of Honor.
 
Make a phone call and talk to him. Tell him you want his presence and give him a two year window., this year and next. Most importantly, talk and open communications with him. I'd venture to say this has happened and he chose next year. We are on the outside looking in so we don't know "Jack" about what has and what hasn't transpired. Don't listen to deeply to the MEADIA as they are in the same boat as us, don't know "JACK ****" for details.




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Troy deserves to be there and should be at the ceremony. I really don't know the exact details about why Troy is or even could be so mad with the Steelers but he needs to grow up and get over it. Holding grudges is only bad for the person holding the grudge. And, you would think, with Troy being pretty religious and all, he would be all about forgiveness.
 
TDX27 said:
Troy deserves to be there and should be at the ceremony. I really don't know the exact details about why Troy is or even could be so mad with the Steelers but he needs to grow up and get over it. Holding grudges is only bad for the person holding the grudge. And, you would think, with Troy being pretty religious and all, he would be all about forgiveness.
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I agree. Troy has a legacy with the Steelers that should be nothing but positive
 
He was the best safety of his generation. A hall of Famer for sure. Of course he should be.
 
I don't even know why this is a question...the board will blow up when Mr. A. Brown is a candidate...
 
When he enters the HOF next year on a 1st ballot vote and speaks we will all appreciate the man he is and the player he was.
He should be inducted into the Hall of Honour same year on a nationally televised game with him being the only one being inducted to let him know how special he was to the fans and the organization.
 
Hopefully going into the HOF as a Steeler (he has no choice). Will start the process of healing. But Zeiss is correct. You cannot honor a man who does not want to be honored.
 
Lost in all of this, and I know this about Troy, it seems to me alot of people forget how good Hines Ward was and what he meant to this team as well. The local media is talking about this as well, and they seem to just want to shove Ward aside.
Ward wasn't the best at his position in the NFL like Troy was, but IMO Ward meant just as much to this team and those Super Bowls as Troy did.
 
Coryea said:
Lost in all of this, and I know this about Troy, it seems to me alot of people forget how good Hines Ward was and what he meant to this team as well. The local media is talking about this as well, and they seem to just want to shove Ward aside.
Ward wasn't the best at his position in the NFL like Troy was, but IMO Ward meant just as much to this team and those Super Bowls as Troy did.
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I actually consider Ward one of the faces of the franchise. He embodied what Steelers football is all about.
 
We aren't talking about a selfish dude like Terrell Owens who uses the stage to further his own ego or even a guy like AB who will probably go to the HOF as a Raider even if his numbers deminish drastically.
As big as these guys careers were they taint themselves by pumping their platform up to suit their own needs or brands.
Troy was a quiet, well mannered person who transformed into another being once he entered the field of play. Troy was a great player and never publicly shamed the Steelers Organization verbally or by any questionable conduct in all of his years here. Don't interpret a humble, grounded person for someone who does not want to be honoured (basically a mistake I made at first regarding a guy like Barry Sanders)
If the Steelers organization is keen on mending its perceived public image it should extend an invite to Troy and his family to discuss the fact that they plan to honor him. Give him the option to choose a date that works for him and his family to be able to attend. Don't sit there and say we will not honor you if you don't attend as this is about as mature an approach as an adolescent fearful of being the first to say " I love you" because the person may not say it back. They either deserve your appreciation or they don't. What a person does in response to a gesture is on them and Troy would then have to live with the decision he makes. Seeing this guy over the years leads me to believe he will attend a ceremony in his honor and I would be proud to wear my 43 jersey and attend.
 
I'm sure the Steelers have extended an invitation, I'd almost guarantee it. Hell, wasn't Harrison here last year for the 10 year celebration of Super Bowl 43? A year after suggesting Bell fake an injury, a year after pulling his **** he did while he was here.
 
SteelerFan448 said:
I actually consider Ward one of the faces of the franchise. He embodied what Steelers football is all about.
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Totally agree
His toughness and infectious smile after a play, whether a catch for a TD or a good stiff block will always be remembered.
Hope some of that is displayed by JUJU
 
He still ******* lives in Pittsburgh doesn't he?

What's this "come back" stuff.

If Faneca is in, Troy ought to be in. Faneca was as disgruntled as anyone when he left.
 
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