Willie Anderson was a four-time Professional Bowler and three-time All-Professional choice whereas he starred as a Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman for 12 seasons.
Anderson has made it clear he believes he belongs within the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame and why he thinks there’s a “bias” in opposition to proper tackles.
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Cincinnati Bengals offensive deal with Willie Anderson is congratulated by vast receiver coach Hue Jackson for his or her 38-31 win in opposition to the Steelers at Heinz Area in Pittsburgh on Dec. 4, 2005. (The Enquirer/Jeff Swinger)
He defined to TMZ Sports activities earlier within the week why he thinks defending the blind facet isn’t the one factor vital in soccer and why this could possibly be the time he will get into Canton.
“Have a look at the fellows at proper deal with that we’ve confronted on the road of scrimmage. I feel the fellows that I’ve confronted and the job I’ve accomplished… I feel there’s just one or two proper tackles within the Corridor of Fame. If it’s not one or two, it’s below 5,” Anderson mentioned.
“I feel it’s been very misrepresented, I feel, as a result of folks get the improper (notion) about (it) as a result of scouts have mentioned, ‘Left deal with, left deal with,’ however whenever you play the sport of soccer you notice each tackles are vital…. I nonetheless suppose there was a bias towards proper tackles.”
The Cincinnati Bengals’ T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Willie Anderson discuss on the sideline throughout the Bears recreation at Soldier Area in Chicago, Sept. 25, 2005. (The Enquirer/Jeff Swinger)
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Anderson theorized in July in an interview on “Up & Adams” that “The Blind Aspect” film was preserving him from the Corridor of Fame.
He advised TMZ Sports activities he solely used that for instance as a result of left tackles had been being portrayed within the recreation on the time.
Cincinnati Bengals’ Willie Anderson participates in coaching camp in Georgetown, Kentucky, on Aug. 5, 2003. (Jeff Swinger/Cincinnati Enquirer)
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“The Blind Aspect” was a guide by Michael Lewis, which was later changed into a movie. Sandra Bullock earned an Oscar for her position as Leigh Anne Tuohy. The movie and guide give attention to Michael Oher’s upbringing.
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