- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Kevin Faulk has the LSU freshman rushing yardage record
Posted on 8/26/15 at 9:49 am
Posted on 8/26/15 at 9:49 am
no slight to Fournette, just an FYI, because he keeps getting listed as the top freshman rusher in LSU history, and that's not correct.
the confusion comes in because prior to 02 or 03, when a player's stat totals were given, their bowl games weren't included. so you generally see that Faulk had 852, which is his regular season total only. he got 234 (
) vs Michigan State in the Independence Bowl to get to 1086 total.
Faulk's regular season stats
if the stats guys are gonna include Buga and JV's postseason stats, they gotta do it for Faulk too.
#AllEyesOn3
ETA:
the stats change came beginning with the 02 season
old ESPN article
the confusion comes in because prior to 02 or 03, when a player's stat totals were given, their bowl games weren't included. so you generally see that Faulk had 852, which is his regular season total only. he got 234 (
) vs Michigan State in the Independence Bowl to get to 1086 total. Faulk's regular season stats
if the stats guys are gonna include Buga and JV's postseason stats, they gotta do it for Faulk too.
#AllEyesOn3
ETA:
the stats change came beginning with the 02 season
old ESPN article
This post was edited on 8/26/15 at 10:20 am
9
Posted on 8/26/15 at 9:50 am to ATLTiger
quote:
Kevin Faulk
GOAT
Posted on 8/26/15 at 9:52 am to ATLTiger
I'll take Vincent's freshman season everyday, mainly due to team success.
Posted on 8/26/15 at 10:01 am to ATLTiger
quote:
if the stats guys are gonna include Buga and JV's postseason stats, they gotta do it for Faulk too.
I agree. The records for today's college football are a bit misleading because you're only counting 11 games for guys in the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's. While today's players get the benefit of at least 12 games and on some occasions 15 games.
Posted on 8/26/15 at 10:03 am to ATLTiger
So in your eyes Faulk has the record??
Posted on 8/26/15 at 10:10 am to ATLTiger
I agree. I don't see why the bowl game shouldn't count. I consider Faulk the record holder.
Posted on 8/26/15 at 11:06 am to ATLTiger
quote:I've always heard that Fournette was getting touted as having the record for the most total yards or all-purpose yards as a freshman.
no slight to Fournette, just an FYI, because he keeps getting listed as the top freshman rusher in LSU history, and that's not correct.
I think you'll find that Fournette owns those records for freshmen.
Posted on 8/26/15 at 11:18 am to ATLTiger
quote:
Kevin Faulk has the LSU freshman rushing yardage record
Given my favorite back was Hilliard, I was always pissed when they altered the stat to include postseason games, because it took the freshman record from Hilliard, who had a MONSTER freshman year in 1982 with 901 yards rushing and 11TD plus another 5 receiving and gave it to Vincent who needed an additional three games to get to 1,000.
But honestly, I don't care how they record the stats, but all players stats ought to at least be compiled the same way...ie go back and count the bowl games at least for the guys prior to 2002/3. Sure...they'll get screwed because they played less total games, but at least it'll be closer.
Posted on 8/26/15 at 11:40 am to ATLTiger
quote:
the confusion comes in because prior to 02 or 03, when a player's stat totals were given, their bowl games weren't included. so you generally see that Faulk had 852, which is his regular season total only
Hilliard had over 900 yards as freshman, regular season only
Posted on 8/26/15 at 12:55 pm to ATLTiger
First off...you're wrong and 2nd.... 
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News