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re: Exactly how good was Tommy Casanova?
Posted on 5/16/17 at 8:48 pm to AtlantaLSUfan
Posted on 5/16/17 at 8:48 pm to AtlantaLSUfan
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PP7 or LF7
God I hate this shite.
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Posted on 5/16/17 at 8:49 pm to Bricks504
He is one of the best to play at LSU. He was very big for a safety in his era; he was six two or three and went 195 to 205. He excelled every where he was put. He was great safety, a great return man, and when he played RB, he was really good there also. That secondary he played in at Cincy was great. Retired early to pursue his MD.
Posted on 5/16/17 at 8:56 pm to bearhc
That is why he reminds me of no one, I can't think of another so skilled, anywhere, with his consistency
Posted on 5/16/17 at 8:57 pm to wfallstiger
Dude was amazing!!
Posted on 5/16/17 at 9:06 pm to Bricks504
He was PP7. When I saw PP7 in the North Carolina game. Immediately thought Tommy Casanova
Posted on 5/16/17 at 9:08 pm to Broham
In high school, he played tailback & cornerback for the Crowley Gents. He had a brother, Bobby, who played quarterback. I also believe he played cornerback and not safety at LSU. He could do it all! Easily the best athlete at LSU for decades.
Posted on 5/16/17 at 9:09 pm to Bricks504
Hes one of the top 5 LSU football players of all-time...he's pretty damn good.
This post was edited on 5/16/17 at 9:09 pm
Posted on 5/16/17 at 9:10 pm to kpsoileau
Great player, great post-playing career. Awesome guy.
Dr. Tommy Casanova, M.D.
--Louisiana State University Bachelor of Science 1973
--University of Cincinnati Medical School 1979
--Louisiana State University Department of Ophthalmology completed residency in 1983
--University of Utah fellowship Oculoplastic Surgery 1984
--Dr. Casanova practices comprehensive ophthalmology with emphasis on oculoplastic & orbital disease.
Dr. Tommy Casanova, M.D.
--Louisiana State University Bachelor of Science 1973
--University of Cincinnati Medical School 1979
--Louisiana State University Department of Ophthalmology completed residency in 1983
--University of Utah fellowship Oculoplastic Surgery 1984
--Dr. Casanova practices comprehensive ophthalmology with emphasis on oculoplastic & orbital disease.
This post was edited on 5/16/17 at 9:11 pm
Posted on 5/16/17 at 9:16 pm to Cincinnati Bowtie
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Boy, Bert Jones had a cannon.
The Ruston Rifle.
For clarity.
This post was edited on 5/17/17 at 8:26 pm
Posted on 5/16/17 at 9:17 pm to blueridgeTiger
I'm old enough to have seen him play for Cincy although I don't really recall anything specific except that he was an LSU legend. It looks from the video like he was a classic long-strider and an elegant runner.
Posted on 5/16/17 at 9:19 pm to Bricks504
He was one of the last two-way players in Div. 1 football. He was our best running back, but also the best DB. Great punt returner, and all around athlete. 
Posted on 5/16/17 at 9:20 pm to Bricks504
Certainly the best in his era, arguably the best ever.
Posted on 5/16/17 at 9:22 pm to Bricks504
He dropped the interception that would have sealed a 3-0 win at Norte Dame in 1970....instead we had to settle for a tie. other than that, he was one of the best!
I joke about the INT but this is the rant.
My father played defensive with him and he said he was so quick and so good.
Edit: LSU lost 3-0. Best offense vs best defense.
I joke about the INT but this is the rant.
My father played defensive with him and he said he was so quick and so good.
Edit: LSU lost 3-0. Best offense vs best defense.
This post was edited on 5/16/17 at 10:53 pm
Posted on 5/16/17 at 9:29 pm to Lsupimp
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I'm old enough to have seen him play for Cincy although I don't really recall anything specific except that he was an LSU legend. It looks from the video like he was a classic long-strider and an elegant runner.
Very good descriptor. He was a fluid defensive back that had a knack for setting up his "move" on a receiver or runner. Not what I would call a "visual" knock-out hitter, but the hits just seemed to put anyone he faced on the ground.
Someone mentioned earlier the hit to Johnny Musso from Alabama, who was one of the hardest runners of is day. On that sideline hit there was nothing visibly nasty about the hit other than Musso's forward progress along the sideline was stopped dead in his tracks. TC just got up and jogged back to his position...kinda like no big deal and on to the next play.
Was 30' away from him in the end zone when he made the interception against Notre Dame to put the nail in the coffin.
Just one smooth looking baller on the field. Never once saw him strut his stuff, just did the job; period.
He's younger than I by several years, but one of my most respected players to ever put on an LSU jersey.
Posted on 5/16/17 at 9:31 pm to Bricks504
He was a real Casanova with ladies.
Posted on 5/16/17 at 9:31 pm to ellesssuuu
The very best Tiger!
Posted on 5/16/17 at 9:33 pm to bishop
In 1971 LSU played Alabama on a nationally televised game on a Saturday night losing 7-14, but Casanova did not play because of an injury. Someone check me on this, but i believe i’m right…. Just a great talent
Posted on 5/16/17 at 9:37 pm to Bricks504
He was great; but, Mike Williams just as good a db. He smothered Bama all american johnny musso
Posted on 5/16/17 at 9:38 pm to bdnc
I think casanova did play injured against bama that night.
Posted on 5/16/17 at 9:50 pm to bdnc
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In 1971 LSU played Alabama on a nationally televised game on a Saturday night losing 7-14, but Casanova did not play because of an injury. Someone check me on this, but i believe i’m right
This post was edited on 5/17/17 at 8:32 pm
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