EPISODE · Jun 5, 2023 · 48 MIN
Episode 162: Hines Ward with Chris Carter
from Pod of Fame · host Jim Miloch
Jim is joined by sports reporter at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and host of the podcast "Locked on Steelers," Chris Carter, to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, Hines Ward. First, Chris and Jim cover Ward's elite blocking ability and whether his reputation as a "dirty player" was warranted (7:39). Next, they discuss Super Bowl XL, Ward's surprisingly high rushing totals, and debate who is the best wide receiver in Steelers franchise history (13:52). Finally, they run through a list of the best wide receivers of the 2000s and talk through where Ward fits among the likes of Reggie Wayne, Andre Johnson, Torry Holt, and more (30:10), before making a final call on whether or not Ward deserves a place in the HOF (40:46).
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Jim is joined by sports reporter at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and host of the podcast "Locked on Steelers," Chris Carter, to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, Hines Ward. First, Chris and Jim cover Ward's elite blocking ability and whether his reputation as a "dirty player" was warranted (7:39). Next, they discuss Super Bowl XL, Ward's surprisingly high rushing totals, and debate who is the best wide receiver in Steelers franchise history (13:52). Finally, they run through a list of the best wide receivers of the 2000s and talk through where Ward fits among the likes of Reggie Wayne, Andre Johnson, Torry Holt, and more (30:10), before making a final call on whether or not Ward deserves a place in the HOF (40:46).
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