(S21) - PT2 - Hall of Fame

[iStegosauruz]

The Hall of Fame means vastly different things for different people. For some the Hall serves as a shrine to the best players in the game - players that upheld the spirit of and values of the league while also performing at an extraordinary high level. For others, the Hall serves as a museum to honor the history of the league and the players that were integral to its development, evolution, and success. I fall into the latter camp in how I view the Hall, which is one of the reasons I think that Jayce Tuck deserves to be in the Hall of Fame despite his infamous history in the league.

Although it has been approximately eight seasons since his retirement Tuck is still omnipresent on NSFL leaderboards. His career sack total of 106 is the fourth highest in league history and the third oldest set within the top 10. His career tackles for loss stand at an astounding 113 - the highest on the list and 15 higher than the next closest. Both of these records have stood the test of time despite new players coming into the league with an increasing amount of knowledge on how to train and build themselves into a success.

I do have to acknowledge the elephant in the room, however. Jayce Tuck was suspended for the entirety of season 5 for his role in one of the most infamous scandals in league history. Although this is a negative item on Tuck's resume it is impossible to write the history of the league without talking about such scandals and his stat records still stand to this day, making him have a strong case for inclusion within the Hall.