Ed Bouchette on the Steelers: Team likely to rue offseason (Today) Sep 7, 2008
In fact, they are 18-1, according to , which issued a slew of intriguing "props,'' as they're called in Las Vegas. If you want the Steelers to win the AFC Championship, it's 9-1 and they have them even money to win the AFC North Division. Here's a look at some over/under odds, with appropriate comments: Victories, 9: That's about right. I figure 10-6 so I'll take the over. Home victories, 5.5: Houston, Cleveland, Baltimore, Cincinnati, New York Giants. You need one more to take the over with the... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Jags will see problem on blind side Aug 30, 2008
Henry Jordan (1995) and Lou Creekmur (1996) made it on their second try, while Marshall Goldberg failed this year. Hayes' vote comes up on Jan. 31, and it'll likely be his last shot to get in for a long time, if ever. (Florida Times-Union)
Monk, Green in HOF; no on Tagliabue Feb 3, 2008
Senior committee nominee Marshall Goldberg was not elected, either. Tippett, the Patriots' director of community affairs, was considered the best linebacker in the AFC during an era when Lawrence Taylor ruled the other conference. (ESPN -- Football News)
Pitt Shut Out For Hall Of Fame Feb 3, 2008
Former Pitt players Russ Grimm and Marshall Goldberg were denied election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame once again, as six players were inducted to the 2008 class Saturday during Super Bowl weekend in Phoenix, Ariz. Despite the omission Russ Grimm from in his 12th year of eligibility, two former made the final cut. (PittInsiders.com)
Six elected to Hall, Grimm falls short Feb 3, 2008
Among those who failed to get in were Redskins guard Russ Grimm, a Southmoreland High School graduate, and senior committee nominee Marshall Goldberg, who played at Pitt before moving onto the Chicago Cardinals. Copyright 2007 Associated Press. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Former Hawkeye Tippett Heading to Hall Feb 3, 2008
Senior committee nominee Marshall Goldberg was not elected, either. Although he weighed only 230, Dean was a fearsome pass rusher because of his speed and agility; blockers struggled to get their hands on him. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Former Redskins lead the way at Hall inductions Feb 3, 2008
Senior committee nominee Marshall Goldberg was not elected either. Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Pro Football Hall of Fame 2008 finalists Feb 2, 2008
Marshall Goldberg, RB/DB, 1939-48 (Chicago Cardinals) Three-way standout; two-time All-NFL; led Cardinals to only NFL championship in 1947. Randy Gradishar, LB, 1974-83 (Broncos) Five straight All-Pro seasons; Denver's all-time leading tackler; 1978 NFL Defensive Player of Year. (Boston Globe)
Green, Carter, Tagliabue among HOF finalists Feb 2, 2008
The Senior Committee nominees are Chicago Cardinals back Marshall Goldberg and cornerback Emmitt Thomas, who finished last season as interim coach of the. Seventeen finalists will be cut to seven, with at least four -- and a maximum of seven -- chosen for the Canton, Ohio, shrine by a panel of 44 selectors. (ESPN -- Football News)
Falcons assistant Thomas awaits word on Hall Feb 2, 2008
Regardless, just being nominated, "is one of the greatest things to ever happen to me," said Thomas, who was nominated, along with Marshall Goldberg, by the Hall's Senior Committee. Thomas is basking in his recent run of good fortune. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Boca's Cris Carter may be voted into Hall Feb 2, 2008
Back: Marshall Goldberg, Chicago Cardinals (1939-43, '46-48). Punter: Ray Guy (Raiders, 1973-86). (The Palm Beach Post)
Special teams bias will keep Guy out again Jan 30, 2008
- RB Marshall Goldberg. - LB Randy Gradishar. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Support for Tippett grows Jan 27, 2008
"The group of finalists includes two first-year-eligible players in cornerback Darrell Green and wide receiver Cris Carter. Tippett is one of 12 other modern-era players, along with defensive ends Fred Dean and Richard Dent; linebackers Randy Gradishar and Derrick Thomas; guards Russ Grimm, Bob Kuechenberg, and Randall McDaniel; punter Ray Guy; wide receivers Art Monk and Andre Reed; and offensive tackle Gary Zimmerman. Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue is also under consideration.The... (Boston Globe)
Protecting the football always a priority for Patriots Jan 16, 2008
"Tippett a finalistFormer Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett, now the team's executive director of community affairs, is among 17 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Tippett, who played 11 seasons with the Patriots, earning five Pro Bowl berths and setting the team's career sacks mark with 100, reached the round of 11 last year before being denied enshrinement. A member of the NFL's 1980s All-Decade team, Tippett needs 80 percent of the vote to earn induction. Two first-year eligibles... (Boston Globe)
NFL Notebook: No former Steelers among Hall finalist Jan 16, 2008
Marshall Goldberg, Back -- 1939-1943, 1946-48 Cardinals ... There are a total of 17 candidates, including the two previously announced Seniors nominees -- former Pitt back Marshall Goldberg and former Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Emmitt Thomas. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
17 finalists for Hall of Fame Jan 16, 2008
The Senior Committee nominees, announced in August 2007, are Chicago Cardinals back Marshall Goldberg and Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Emmitt Thomas ... Marshall Goldberg Back 1939-1943, 1946-48 Chicago Cardinals. (JetsConfidential.com)
Dockett optimistic about Pro Bowl shot Dec 21, 2007
The selection committee will vote Feb. 2, and Thomas and the other senior nominee, former Cardinals running back/defensive back Marshall Goldberg, are expected to be selected. "At my age, that never crossed my mind," said the 64-year-old Thomas, a former defensive back for the Chiefs. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Schefter: Surprising names on UCLA's radar Dec 15, 2007
Thomas is one of two senior candidates, along with former Chicago Cardinals back Marshall Goldberg, nominated for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Class of 2008. Even before arriving in Atlanta, Thomas certainly has served his time in football. (ESPN -- Football News)
Carter, Green semifinalists for NFL Hall of Fame Nov 29, 2007
The seniors committee nominees, who were announced in August, are Marshall Goldberg and Emmitt Thomas. ALSO ON THIS STORY. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Early picks for the '08 Hall of Fame Nov 9, 2007
But all you have to do is look at one of the current senior candidates, Marshall Goldberg, to see the lack of logic here. His career stretched over eight years, with only two, repeat, two, functional seasons. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Pitt football Q&A with Paul Zeise Nov 8, 2007
Quarterback: Dan Marino Running Backs: Tony Dorsett, Marshall Goldberg Wide Receivers: Larry Fitzgerald, Antonio Bryant. Offensive Lineman: Mark May, Jimbo Covert, Bill Fralic, Rueben Brown, Mark Stepnoski Tight End: Mike Ditka Kicker: Josh Cummings. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Veterans vote to recommend 2 for Hall of Fame Aug 24, 2007
CANTON, Ohio The late Marshall Goldberg, a running back and defensive back for the Chicago Cardinals in the 1940s, and former Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Emmitt Thomas yesterday were recommended for election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Five members of the Hall's Veterans Selection Committee chose Goldberg and Thomas after reviewing the histories of 15 other senior candidates, among them former Chargers quarterback John Hadl. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Redskins acquire lineman Kendall from Jets Aug 24, 2007
Emmitt Thomas, who had 58 interceptions for Kansas City, and Marshall Goldberg, a two-way player for the Chicago Cardinals in the 1940s, were picked for the Pro Football Hall of Fame ballot. Indianapolis Colts receiver Marvin Harrison returned to practice after tending to personal matters on Wednesday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
