1971 SEMI-FINAL RESULTS:

Thank you for all of your participation in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project. If you are unaware of what that is, we acted like the PFHOF had its first class in January 1946.

We have completed the years up to 1970.

For “1971,” a Preliminary Vote with nearly 100 players whose playing career ended by 1965. We are also following the structure in that players have 20 years of eligibility, and if they do not make it into the Hall, they are relegated to the Senior Pool.

Each voter was asked to select 25 names from the preliminary list, and the top 25 vote-getters were named Semi-Finalists.

A week later, the voters were asked to pick 15 names from the 25 Semi-Finalists, and next week, they will pick five from the remaining 15. We will continue this process weekly until we catch up to the current year.

30 Votes took place, with the top fifteen advancing.

This is for the “Modern Era”

Bold indicates they advanced to the Finals:

This is for the “Senior Era”

*Bold indicates they advanced to the Finals:

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his is for the “Senior Era”

*Bold indicates they advanced to the Finals:

We will post the Class of the 1971 Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project next Saturday.

Thank you to all who contributed. If you want to be part of this project, please let us know!

We continue to chip away at our revised Notinhalloffame.com Hockey list for the 2025 vote and have updated 176-200.

The entire list (albeit under construction) is here, but for your reference, here are the ranked players for Hockey Hall of Fame consideration from 176 to 200.

176. Olli Jokinen
177. Kenny Wharram
178. Camille Henry
179. Anders Hedberg
180. Brian Rolston
181. Real Cloutier
182. Alexei Yashin
183. Glen Harmon
184. Dmitri Kristich
185. Alexei Zhitnik
186. Simon Gagne
187. Frederic Oulasson
188. Gilles Meloche
189. Calle Johansson
190. Cy Wentworth
191. James Patrick
192. Ed Olczyk
193. Ted Harris
194. Charlie Huddy
195. Mark Streit
196. Alex Tanguay
197. Carson Cooper
198. Pit Martin
199. Bob Murray
200. Jose Theodore

Look for more updates soon.

Ben Simmons continues to be an enigma for the Brooklyn Nets, leaving the club scratching their heads about whether to retain his services or let him walk.

The Australian guard is in the final year of his lucrative contract with the Nets, but he has spent a large chunk of that time struggling with recurring injury problems.

Simmons has shown glimpses of a resurgence this season but the Nets want to be sure it is not a mere facade before deciding on his future.

The Nets haven’t lit up the NBA this season, but Simmons has performed relatively well. His long-term future will likely dominate the headlines for the rest of the campaign.

Simmons is a polarising figure both in the NBA and for fans in his native Australia. The Nets have become a popular pick with Aussie sports bettors due to Simmons’ presence on the team.

If the Nets decide to retain his services, betting apps in Australia will continue to be inundated with wagers on their NBA games over the next few seasons.

However, if Simmons is axed by the club, punters will switch their betting focus onto another NBA team, assuming he remains in North America.

Simmons has Failed to Justify his Salary

Simmons has spent five years with the Nets, but he has been a massive disappointment for the outrageous salary he commands.

Coming into the final season of a five-year, $177 million contract he signed in 2020, Simmons will take home $40.3m this year, making him the highest-paid player on the Nets roster.

Aside from his injury woes, Simmons’ mind-boggling salary - $12.7m more than the second highest Nicolas Claxton - will play a huge role in the club’s decision-making process.

Simmons has been efficient on either side of the court this season, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. He is also solid in rebounds and is versatile enough to slot into multiple positions.

However, he hasn’t done much to make the headlines, and his output is not good enough for a player of his calibre and salary demands. Simmons’s situation leaves the Nets in a dilemma as they struggle to align his contributions with their trajectory as a team.

Getting rid of his ridiculous salary will allow the Nets to reinvest in the team, but the plan is far from straightforward, with NBA clubs distancing themselves from a potential move for Simmons.

None of them are willing to take him on his current wages. He isn’t seen as a value-for-money trade as his output fails to justify his substantial salary, which leaves the Nets in a difficult position.

Simmons will likely see out his contract and enter unrestricted free agency next year. The Nets can still explore the possibility of bringing him back, but he would have to take a sizeable pay cut.

Nets Could Still be Valuable to the Nets

There is a compelling argument to be made for allowing Simmons to walk after this season. His salary demands - even on a reduced deal – may still outweigh the benefits he brings to a team in transition.

The Nets should consider using their resources to develop younger talents and snap up players who align with their project. Simmons has a unique skill set, but he does not tick those boxes.

His limitations as a scorer could also be a sticking point. Simmons is having the most efficient season of his career in terms of field-goal percentage. He has been efficient in attacking the basket and is still an elite passer and solid rebounder, but there have been issues with his shooting.

While his efficiency around the basket is commendable, Simmons has struggled to expand his offensive ability, whether it's taking mid-range jumpers or improving his free-throw shooting.

He has not evolved as a player, but play-off teams could be interested in signing him if they’re looking for a versatile playmaker, which means he should get minimum contract offers at least.

A change of scenery might be what Simmons needs. Changing teams could allow him to thrive in a more complementary role rather than carrying the weight of the Nets on his shoulders.

Moving on from Simmons seems like a no-brainer for the Nets, but keeping him might not be the worst idea in the world. His strengths as a passer, defender and transition player are still highly sought-after abilities in the NBA.

Simmons has shown flashes of his brilliance under head coach Jordi Fernandez, so there is no reason why he can’t continue to improve in the right environment.

He could also be a leader in the dressing room if the Nets proceed with their plans to revamp the team. His experience as a former All-Star and his basketball IQ could be crucial in mentoring younger players.

Simmons could still be a valuable player for the Nets, but only if he agrees to revised terms.

We continue to chip away at our revised Notinhalloffame.com Hockey list for the 2025 vote and have updated 151-175.

The entire list (albeit under construction) is here, but for your reference, here are the ranked players for Hockey Hall of Fame consideration from 151 to 175.

151. Glenn Resch
152. Patrick Sharp
153. Roman Hamrlik
154. Dany Heatley
155. Steve Thomas
156. Jack Crawford
157. Vyacheslav Kozlov
158. Gaye Stewart
159. Kevin Hatcher
160. Kevin Dineen
161. Lorne Carr
162. Jim Pappin
163. Vic Hadfield
164. Danny Gare
165. Reed Larson
166. Rick MacLeish
167. Kelly Hrudey
168. Lubomir Visnovsky
169. Don Edwards
170. Bill Guerin
171. Dennis Hull
172. Todd Bertuzzi
173. Tomas Sandstrom
174. Jean Pronovost
175. Ott Heller

Look for more updates soon.