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As of now, I'm trying to get the HOF ballot ready. As I stated in a previous post, I'll use the names from the previous ballot that got at least 25% of the vote.

HOLDOVER FROM 1991 BALLOT (STAT RANKINGS UPDATED)
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Dustin Nichols, QB, Denver, second all-time in yardage (60,283) and in TDs (406), No. 7 all-time in games started (195), one-time All-Pro
Curtis Scott, WR/RB, Arizona, avg. 6.2 per carry on 572 carries, highest of any player with more than 500 carries, also 67 total TDs. Career totals 4,613 receiving, 3,569 rushing (in five seasons), 5,266 returns,
John Sanders, WR, Washington, No. 2 all-time in receiving yards (13,447). and No. 10 in TDs (87). Played 13 seasons for Michigan (35 games), Southern Cal (25), Portland (44), Washington (47), and Orlando (20). Was the league's offensive MVP in 1978 and All-Pro in '78 and '79.
Michael Hunter, WR, Honolulu, No. 1 in all-time receptions (986), No. 6 in yardage (11,236) and had 52 TDs. Played 12 seasons for the Hawaiians.
Michael Popa, WR, Tampa Bay, No. 3 all-time in receptions (853) and receiving yards (12,326) and No. 4 in TDs (98)
Jacob Scully, TE, Washington/Portland/Oklahoma, No. 1 among TE in receptions (777) and No. 2 in receiving yardage (8,426)
Michael Warren, OL, San Jose, 14 seasons, No. 3 in pass blocks (9,936), No. 28 in run blocks (5,143), No. 9 in plays (16,208), three times All-Pro
Roderick Carver, LB, Houston, No. 3 all-time in tackles (1,077), 1982 All-Pro and league defensive MVP,
Nathan Branch, DL, Memphis, T3 all-time in sacks (134), All-Pro '75 and '78
Albert Cruz, DL, Oklahoma, No. 2 all-time in sacks (135), All-Pro '80 and '81
Larry Ackman, DB, New Orleans, No. 3 all-time in interceptions (70), 962 tackles, three times All-Pro ('79, '80, '83)
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NEW NOMINEES
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Daniel McCormick, K, Houston, Ranks first or second in every regular season and postseason category for kickers. Leading scorer (2,344 points) in USFL history. Career 92.5 accuracy, career 86.6 accuracy from 50 yards and beyond. All-Pro three times ('79, '80, '83)
Douglas Oneal, LB, Honolulu, Ranks No. 2 all-time in tackles (1,082) and interceptions (74, first among LB; second all-time among LB has 50); five INT return for TDs (second all-time to Gordon Wong’s 10). All-Pro four consecutive years ('81, '82, '83, '84) and was the league's defensive MVP in '83.
Rudi Johnson, RB, New Jersey, All-time league leader in postseason rushing yards, postseason rushing TDs, and postseason total yards. Ranks No. 13 all-time in regular-season rushing TDs and No. 16 in rushing yards. All-Pro and the league's offensive MVP in 1987.
Oscar Willis, QB, Portland: Ranks No. 3 all-time in passing yardage (55,176) and No. 10 in TDs (326), career 83.35 rating and 63.3 completion percentage. Career 326 TD, 251 INT, 94.64 postseason QBR. Led Portland to two league championships. All-Pro, 1987.

Five players were removed from the list...

I have checked 2 divisions for retirees so far, and will add the following players to the ballot, stats write up will come at a later date.

Oliver Thomas RB Oakland
Willie Howland WR Memphis

I have not done the Southwest yet, but Howland last played for Denver. I think Mark Lambert of Memphis retired too, and if so, he will for sure be included.

Two players that were almost considered were CB Bruce Dickinson and SS Philip King. They both had pretty good careers and won some rings, but their career INT totals didn't even make page 1 on the all time stats.

Even though I'll be using a committee to vote, I want to be transparent and let the league know who is under consideration for enshrinement. In addition to the 15 holdovers and the 2 new nominees Thomas and Howland, I have 4 more to add to the list.

For some reason, the All Time team in the Player Awards won't load for me, but if I break it down by conference it will. I'm not thrilled about adding a punter to the ballot, especially when 2 of 3 placekickers didn't get 25%, but we'll see how it goes.

Richard Huber P LA/Mem

Mark Lambert RB Hou/Mem Virtual lock to make it.
David Aybar LG Washington mostly.
Don "Donkey" Kong LT New Jersey

I put Aybar on the list because he made 2 All Pro teams and at first, I was not going to include Kong. I compared their stats side by side and they're comparable, so I included him and we'll see what the votes say.

I considered RBs Knob Creek and Mark Numbers of Baltimore but they just don't quite measure up stat wise IMO.