Terrell Owens won't attend Hall of Fame induction ceremony

[cern]

probably couldn't fine anyone to induct him. not likely he has a lot of real friends. and when the money's gone, the coterie of hangers on soon depart for greener pastures.

 

[Galian Beast]

It's always funny seeing fans feel like they have a certain level of ownership over players and their actions.

Don't blame him at all for not going. They're looking to make money off the players, why should he contribute to that?

 

[SportsGuru80]

I do not blame him...

 

[Johnny23]

How very T.O. of him! Only HOF ceremony I care about will be in 5 years when Witten goes in. I will be going to Canton for that one.

You're not going then because Witten won't get in before Antonio Gates.

 

[THEHEREAFTER]

This is why he shouldn't have made it.

 

[CouchCoach]

I never watch it, now I really won't watch it. I will be somewhere else and will let Owens know when the time is appropriate.

 

[erod]

He couldn't find anyone to present him.

The picture child for locker room cancer.

 

[cern]

most medals of honor are given posthumously.

 

[the_h0wey]

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...ion-pro-football-hall-fame-induction-ceremony

Terrell Owens, who was selected for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year, has declined an invitation to attend the induction ceremony, he said Thursday.

"While I am incredibly appreciative of this opportunity, I have made the decision to publicly decline my invitation to attend the induction ceremony in Canton," Owens said in a statement released Thursday. "... After visiting Canton earlier this year, I came to the realization that I wish to celebrate what will be one of the most memorable days of my life, elsewhere."

Owens, who said he has let the Hall of Fame know of his intentions, added he will announce "where and when" he will celebrate his induction at a later date.

"We are disappointed but will respect Terrell's decision not to participate in the enshrinement," Hall of Fame president David Baker said in a statement. "While unprecedented, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the nearly 5,000 volunteers and the entire community are committed to celebrating the excellence of the Class of 2018 that will kick off the NFL's 99th season."

Baker said the Pro Football Hall of Fame would have no further comment on Owens' decision.

He is incredibly unlikeable

 

[Hennessy_King]

I love it. T.O. shouldn't let those haters make any more money off him. Should have been a 1st ballot hall of famer. He talked the talk and walked the walk. Too bad he played most of his career with cry baby QB's that can't handle the intensity he brought to the team. Funny the only QB that loved T.O. is the hall of fame one.

 

[Hennessy_King]

He couldn't find anyone to present him.

The picture child for locker room cancer.

He did have someone already, George Stewart, his WR coach in San Fran. Reading is good.

 

[Hennessy_King]

Moron!

It’s your day Terrell. You finally have everyone’s undivided attention, peers and fans alike. It’s all about your accomplishments this time around and you won’t attend?

This is why you will always be a laughing stock!

Who is he a laughing stock to? Not me or anyone I know.

 

[Hennessy_King]

This is precisely why he just got voted in. He should have been a 1st ballot lock. I think hell changer his mind because he is an attention seeker and anything to get your name in the news

It's not a popularity contest he was beast on the field. That's all that should matter.

 

[cern]

It's not a popularity contest he was beast on the field. That's all that should matter.

that cannot be denied. too bad he only hurt himself with all the drama.

 

[3rd_n_inches]

It's always funny seeing fans feel like they have a certain level of ownership over players and their actions.

Don't blame him at all for not going. They're looking to make money off the players, why should he contribute to that?

People making money off other people is never going to change that is how the world operates.

 

[starfan1]

It's not a popularity contest he was beast on the field. That's all that should matter.

so was Pete Rose unfortunately we live in a world where conduct can play a role

 

[CapnB]

Other than dead people that get inducted. I wonder if there's been anyone else not to show up for their own induction?

 

[rags747]

Kind of looked forward to his speech actually, he's an emotional dude and he would have laid it all out there. I really hope that someone who is close to him can help change his mind as I think it's something that he may regret down the road. Ha, this is something that I would freaking do!

 

[Ccijcladac]

This will be the first& not last time a athlete does this. After considering the mitigating circumstances, I think this is a unprecedented move& I concur. This move will be copied going forth. So all the hate he gets is no different than the hate he received during his playing career. The question one should ask is why (if ur a hater) am I hating on a guy that wishes not to attend his H.O.F ceremony. The answer should be revealing to the supposed" Hater"

 

[bleedin' blue]

No class... None... Zilch... Zero...