Why Didn't Cris Carter Make the HOF?

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Those that really know me are well aware of my loyalties regarding my sports teams. When it comes to college football, I really do bleed maize and blue. And you may find it hard to believe that I'm going to make a case for a Buckeye being in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Yes, this Wolverine will buck for Cris Carter.

I'm calling shenanigans.

I don't get it and I have nothing against any of those that did make the final cut. I understand that those in the class up for induction can and usually does have something bearing on who's in and who's not, but this is getting to the point of being completely ludicrous.

Sure, CC left OSU under shady circumstances. Sure, CC made some mistakes upon coming into the NFL. He has more than atoned for those. He speaks every year at the rookie symposium for the NFL. He tells the incoming guys of what awaits their status as an NFL player.

I know that alone can't lead to Carter's induction and I firmly believe that he will inevitably get the nod. I just didn't think he would still be waiting.

It's always a thing to compare Carter's numbers to those of other wide receivers that are already enshrined. And I will be no different. No, I didn't dig into the bowels of the books to find three guys to compare. I picked three receivers that were excellent players and all deserving of election, in my ever so humble opinion, Steve Largent, James Lofton and Art Monk.

Player	Rec	Rec Yds	Rec TD
Carter	1,101	13,899	130
Steve Largent	819	13,809	100
James Lofton	764	14,004	75
Art Monk	940	12,721	79