But given the aforementioned statistical production and the fact that Owens never had any serious off-field issues, it's fair to see why the receiver would be upset by missing the final cut in his first two years of eligibility. Still, the decision to skip his own enshrinement took many by surprise, and it was the kind of development for which the Hall of Fame likely never thought it would have to prepare. It's difficult to honor someone who chooses not to be there.