Comments...

I love it when people not only sign the petition, but leave comments on some of the memories they remember having of Ray Guy. This one is from Gary Beesley: Ray was also a backup QB at times and the man could tackle. The Raiders would have preferred him to "run away from the ball carrier" - like most punters do after a punt - but Ray Guy went for the tackle. It is still mind boggling to me that the morons who vote on the HOF disregard the best player at his position. Ever heard of field position? The Raiders often gained 20 to 40 yards after a few punt exchanges. If punter isn't a legit position, then why not just stick a linebacker there to do it? I couldn't have said it any better myself Gary!

700 Signatures!!

I am thrilled that this petition has now reached 700 signatures!! I hope as the months go on it becomes even bigger than that! I would love to be in the thousands even. We would need a LOT of signatures though, so that would be a long way to go, but we can do it. Thank you to everyone who took the time to sign and comment on the petition.

Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2009...

It was great to see some of the NFL's finest inducted into the Hall of Fame tonight. There was not a single man that wasn't worthy of that great honor, and they will make great additions to the Hall. It is always great to see the men give their speeches and to listen to the crowds reaction as the men take to the podium. I couldn't even imagine the feeling; to know that you finally made it to the place of the all-time greats has to be the the ultimate feeling. To look out into the crowd and see fans of all teams looking up and cheering for you must be something special. Congratulations to Rod Woodson, Ralph Wilson, Bruce Smith, Derrick Thomas, Randall McDaniel and Bob Hayes. I hope one day we can see Ray Guy look out, take a deep breathe, and know that he has finally made it as well.

Ray Guy Award Watch List...

Hey guys, I meant to post this up a couple days ago. Congratulations to these men!

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/08/05/ray-guy-award-watch-list-announced/

Pro Football Weekly Article...

I spoke earlier about Mike Beacom interviewing me about this Ray Guy campaign. The article has just been released today, and here is the link:

http://www.profootballweekly.com/2009/08/06/guy-represents-pro-footballs-unwanted

For those of you who read the article and clicked on the link to my blog, here is where you can sign the petition:

http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/ray-guy-for-hall-of-fame.html

Thank you so much for all of your support. Ray Guy for Hall of Fame 2010!

Ray Guy Facebook...

Hey guys. I am one of the few people left in the world (it seems) that does not have a facebook (lame right?) The only reason why I would love to start one is to get this petition and awareness as to what we are doing more recognition. Luckily, a gentlemen by the name of Jonathan Keith (UGA) has already created a group under my name. You can type in my name, Steven Sawtelle, and you should see a picture of Ray Guy punting a football. Please Join!! I would love for there to be a big group of people. I believe the group is currently 190+! It has been great to see some of the people's comments on the page! It's makes me feel good to know that we are all in on this together. Also, be sure to invite others to join as well. It has a link to the petition right on there. Thanks Jonathan!

Hall of Fame Selection Committee...

Hey guys. I was fortunate enough to have heard back from some of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee members, but I found this one to be the most interesting. One gentlemen wrote back to me saying, "Steve: I share your enthusiasm for Ray Guy as a Hall of Famer. Don’t give up hope. He deserves his day in Canton and I think he’ll get there in the near future. He’s got my vote." This was exciting news! Obviously out of the many members on the committee, Ray does have support, but it is another thing to have it confirmed to you personally. I wrote back, and in the letter asked him what exactly it was that he thinks is holding Ray out of the Hall. He said this "Some voters don't believe a punter belongs in the Hall." Is that a valid reason to keep Guy out of the Hall? Is it because he is in the genre of "kicker"? That can't be it, Jan Stenerud is in the Hall though. Is it the personal achievements such as the Pro Bowl? No....Guy went to more Pro Bowls. Is it the championships? Can't be, He won two more Super Bowls than Stenerud. Hmm...

Long time, No Blog...

It's been a while since I've updated this blog last! We sit here just four days shy of the 2009 Hall of Fame induction ceremony, and Ray Guy was still not on the list. It' time to go back at it again for a 2010 bid! I will try to update this blog on a daily basis from here on out, and let you in on what I have been doing, whom I have spoke with, and what I think is the best way to raise awareness and support to get Guy into the Hall. I have been overwhelmed with support from local newspapers over the last year or so, and most recent Pro Football Weekly! I want to thank Mike Beacom for taking the time to talk with me, and having enough interest to listen to what I had to say. That meant a lot to me. Remember to spread the word about the petition, e-mail the Hall of Fame Board of selectors, and let them know how strongly we feel about having Ray Guy join the great fraternity of National Football League legends!