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re: Best QB to play in Tiger Stadium
Posted on 1/6/10 at 11:42 am to carrell
Posted on 1/6/10 at 11:42 am to carrell
You're asking for the best QB not the best performance as some are responding. The best performances definitely will vary from the best QB'.
The best performances I've witnessed were in order: Archie Manning '68, Bert Jones(Auburn Sr. yr)John Bond MSU(twice), Danny Wuerffle-'95,J.Russell(MSU '06),Tommy Hodson(Auburn '88)Rex Grossman'01,Rohan Davey (UT 2000),Steve Walsh '88, Herb Tyler, (UF '97), Flynn,(Aub.'07)
FWIW my Dad always said that Tittle's performance against Tulane(in '46 or '47) was one of the greatest QB performances he witnessed in Tiger Stadium.
The best overall QB's to play in Tiger stadium, (great performance or not) IMHO were:Tittle, Jones,Stabler,Rothelesberger,Russell, Hodson,Woodley, Grossman and Flynn. Many will frown upon mention of Flynn but he's proven himself IMO. Will play for a while at the next level. Some day I would not be surprised if we add RP's name to the list. Something tells me he has a bright future in the league.
***Namath removed. That game was at Legion field.
The best performances I've witnessed were in order: Archie Manning '68, Bert Jones(Auburn Sr. yr)John Bond MSU(twice), Danny Wuerffle-'95,J.Russell(MSU '06),Tommy Hodson(Auburn '88)Rex Grossman'01,Rohan Davey (UT 2000),Steve Walsh '88, Herb Tyler, (UF '97), Flynn,(Aub.'07)
FWIW my Dad always said that Tittle's performance against Tulane(in '46 or '47) was one of the greatest QB performances he witnessed in Tiger Stadium.
The best overall QB's to play in Tiger stadium, (great performance or not) IMHO were:Tittle, Jones,Stabler,Rothelesberger,Russell, Hodson,Woodley, Grossman and Flynn. Many will frown upon mention of Flynn but he's proven himself IMO. Will play for a while at the next level. Some day I would not be surprised if we add RP's name to the list. Something tells me he has a bright future in the league.
***Namath removed. That game was at Legion field.
This post was edited on 1/6/10 at 2:19 pm
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Posted on 1/6/10 at 11:54 am to RANDY44
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The best overall QB's to play in Tiger stadium . . . Namath,
Don't believe he ever played in Tiger Stadium.
Posted on 1/6/10 at 11:54 am to SPEEDY
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Rex Grossman set the SEC passing record for a game in Tiger Stadium
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negative
I stand corrected....my mistake....still a great game for him
Posted on 1/6/10 at 12:04 pm to carrell
I stopped reading when the op said Russell never developed while at lsu. He is the best qb to ever take a snap in the purple and gold regardless of his Oakland career
Posted on 1/6/10 at 12:12 pm to Elleshoe
2001 Rex Grossman: 22-32 464 yards 5 TD 1 INT
1998 Tim Couch: 37-50 391 yards 3 TD 1 INT
1998 Tim Couch: 37-50 391 yards 3 TD 1 INT
Posted on 1/6/10 at 12:36 pm to Elleshoe
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I stopped reading when the op said Russell never developed while at lsu. He is the best qb to ever take a snap in the purple and gold
Posted on 1/6/10 at 12:43 pm to dukke v
Rohan Davey no doubt 
Posted on 1/6/10 at 12:53 pm to WarhawkTiger6
what about payton manning?
Posted on 1/6/10 at 1:34 pm to jcbtiger
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what about payton manning?
Payton never played in Tiger Stadium and I believe he never played against LSU.
Posted on 1/6/10 at 1:36 pm to Elleshoe
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He is the best qb to ever take a snap in the purple and gold regardless of his Oakland career
Uh, that would be NO.
Y.A. Tittle and Bert Jones come to mind.
Posted on 1/6/10 at 1:40 pm to los angeles tiger
Tommy Hodson, Steadman Shealy and David Woodley are listworthy (although not best).
Posted on 1/6/10 at 1:46 pm to Tigertown in ATL
Archie Who, gets my vote. I've never hated an opposing quarterback as much as Archie. Now I really admire the man. He came from a poor bacground and no one wanted him as a recruit. He had the physical ability , work ethic, and brains to make good decisions on and off the field.
Posted on 1/6/10 at 1:48 pm to Tchefuncte Tiger
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Payton never played in Tiger Stadium and I believe he never played against LSU.
Correct.
Posted on 1/6/10 at 2:01 pm to RANDY44
Posted on 1/6/10 at 2:16 pm to blueridgeTiger
You are correct. That game was at Legion Field.
Posted on 1/6/10 at 11:33 pm to Elleshoe
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I stopped reading when the op said Russell never developed while at lsu. He is the best qb to ever take a snap in the purple and gold regardless of his Oakland career
Everyone is entitled to an opinion and this post is based upon personal observation. That being said, each of the QBs I listed impressed me way more than Jamarcus. In my personal opinion Jamarcus was so physically talented compared to other players around him that he never had to develop in college. He formed bad habits from that which carried over into the pros, thus he is where he is today.
Namath never played in Tiger Stadium. Favre never played in Tiger Stadium. Didn't see Roethlisburger play the Tigers, so I can't "vote" for him. Same for Tittle.
In the twelve years that I regularly attended LSU games, there was only one QB that we feared, and that was Archie. The loss to LSU in 1970 61-17 was pitiful. With his arm in a cast, he wasn't mobile and was off-balance. I actually felt sorry for him when LSU pinned a safety on him.
In any case this was supposed to be a fun post, not a controversial one. I hope folks enjoyed recalling games and performances they witnessed.
Posted on 1/6/10 at 11:48 pm to carrell
Matthew Stafford should be on this list. At least in a couple years everyone will say he should be.
Posted on 1/6/10 at 11:58 pm to 3HourTour
Probably any of the QB's on the opposing rosters of the Saints games in 2005... 
Posted on 1/7/10 at 7:55 am to carrell
Tim Couch had the best QB performance in Tiger Stadium history as far as I'm concerned. He singlehandedly beat LSU.
37/50 for 391 and 3 TDs
LSU was way better than UK but Couch was the difference.
37/50 for 391 and 3 TDs
LSU was way better than UK but Couch was the difference.
This post was edited on 1/7/10 at 8:02 am
Posted on 1/7/10 at 7:57 am to carrell
Ben Rothliesberger maybe.
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