‘The Blind Aspect’ Blamed By Former Participant For Maintaining Him Out Of Professional Soccer Corridor Of Fame

Offensive lineman Willie Anderson believes the prejudices created by soccer movie The Blind Aspect are conspiring to maintain him out of the .

Former Cincinnati Bengal Anderson has been a three-time finalist for the Corridor of Fame, however hasn’t crossed the end line.

Throughout an look on TV present Up & Adams on Thursday, Anderson claimed that the Oscar-nominated film makes it appear that left deal with is a extra beneficial place. Anderson performed on the other aspect of the road at proper deal with. 

The Blind Aspect e book by Michael Lewis and its tailored film informed the story of former NFL left deal with Michael Oher and his rags to riches journey with the assistance of a involved household. 

“The media had a bias as a result of they simply didn’t perceive the significance of the blokes we blocked over there [on the right side] have been a few of the greatest rushers of all-time,’ Anderson informed Adams. “The entire Blind Aspect factor bought taken out due to the film and the proper aspect guys bought pushed away.”

Adams requested him immediately if he felt the film ruined his bid to be enshrined.

“Completely,” Anderson replied.

Anderson had three first-team All-Professional alternatives and 4 Professional Bowl nods earlier than his enshrinement into the Bengals’ ring of honor.

He was inducted into the Alabama Sports activities Corridor of Fame in 2021 after he performed 13 years within the NFL.

“You bought guys who’re 18, 19-years-old that can let you know, ‘I solely wish to play left deal with.’ And I say, ‘Go take a look at what Penei Sewell’s contract was for the Lions this yr. Over $100 million, Anderson mentioned. “The youngsters, their mother and father, and the media pushing left deal with is a large deal. However they don’t understand guards are getting paid loopy cash proper now.

 “It’s positively modified for the higher, I believe, as a result of these rushers are coming from in all places now. Proper aspect, left guard, over the middle, in all places.”