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My Argument on Why TM7 Should Win Heisman
Posted on 12/7/11 at 1:44 pm
Posted on 12/7/11 at 1:44 pm
My argument is this. Every year we see four quarterbacks with 3500 yards and twenty some-odd touchdowns. Every year we see RB's with monster numbers. I don't find them that spectacular. Often, they are just products of a system, e.g., Graham Harrell or Colt Brennan.
You see a player like Tyrann Mathieu once in a decade. He is spectacular, and it should be rewarded. Quarterbacks and RB's can be replaced - he can't. That is all.
You see a player like Tyrann Mathieu once in a decade. He is spectacular, and it should be rewarded. Quarterbacks and RB's can be replaced - he can't. That is all.
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Posted on 12/7/11 at 1:46 pm to kkroli1
good point
Posted on 12/7/11 at 1:47 pm to kkroli1
These were my thoughts, as well. You don't see a player like Tyrann Mathieu that often.
Posted on 12/7/11 at 1:49 pm to Carlton Banks
haden't thought of it like that.
Posted on 12/7/11 at 1:49 pm to kkroli1
Couldn't agree more!!
Posted on 12/7/11 at 1:53 pm to kkroli1
What is funny is that all preseason All-whatever teams, prospects, etc...
Only Morris Claiborne got love in those and he was usually rated near the 50's.
Now TM7 is a Heisman finalist and Mo is a Top 10 draft pick!
Only Morris Claiborne got love in those and he was usually rated near the 50's.
Now TM7 is a Heisman finalist and Mo is a Top 10 draft pick!
Posted on 12/7/11 at 1:54 pm to LSU25Tigers
You're absolutely right.
Posted on 12/7/11 at 1:56 pm to Comp721
Why can't someone just point this FACT out to the rest of the biased, hype frenzied talking heads??
The Heisman is a JOKE.
The Heisman is a JOKE.
Posted on 12/7/11 at 1:56 pm to MattLSU
All very good points...
TM7 deserves the Heisman.
TM7 deserves the Heisman.
Posted on 12/7/11 at 1:59 pm to kkroli1
He's the best player on the best team. Why is that criteria thrown out ONLY when LSU is the best team?
2003 - NOBODY got Heisman chatter.
2007 - Putt finished 9th, but was limited down the stretch, and as much as TM7 is not going to get it (this year at least), a DT in 2007 was really not going to get it.
In addition to being the best player on the best team, he's the single most dynamic, exciting playmaker in all of college football this year. Certainly the closest to a $cam Newton, with much less (but not "none") off-the-field baggage.
2003 - NOBODY got Heisman chatter.
2007 - Putt finished 9th, but was limited down the stretch, and as much as TM7 is not going to get it (this year at least), a DT in 2007 was really not going to get it.
In addition to being the best player on the best team, he's the single most dynamic, exciting playmaker in all of college football this year. Certainly the closest to a $cam Newton, with much less (but not "none") off-the-field baggage.
Posted on 12/7/11 at 2:06 pm to kkroli1
I could not agree more! TM7 for Heisman!!!!
Posted on 12/7/11 at 2:11 pm to tkr1407
Posted on 12/7/11 at 2:17 pm to kkroli1
Good post. This is also why I thought Suh should have won it in 2009. He was the most "outstanding" college football player for the season, which is who the Heisman is supposed to go to.
Posted on 12/7/11 at 2:27 pm to Gravitiger
TM7 does not deserve the Heisman. He is a good football player, but to call him the BEST is a bit overboard. He does alot of great things to help us, but he is not the best player in the country. He isnt even the best DB we have. I'm just glad LSU is getting the national attention it brings with it.
Posted on 12/7/11 at 2:39 pm to kkroli1
Absolutely great point.....
But TM doesn't play for BAMA or ND or USC and, like others, has to be much better than a player at one of those schools to be considered.
For example, the leader on some ballots...
6th place in Rushing Yds (1583, #1 with 1759)
5th place in TDs (20, #1 with 32)
And before you start, please don't bore me with the "body of work" or "who his worst game" was against.
That argument is old, worn out and just doesn't work anymore.
But TM doesn't play for BAMA or ND or USC and, like others, has to be much better than a player at one of those schools to be considered.
For example, the leader on some ballots...
6th place in Rushing Yds (1583, #1 with 1759)
5th place in TDs (20, #1 with 32)
And before you start, please don't bore me with the "body of work" or "who his worst game" was against.
That argument is old, worn out and just doesn't work anymore.
Posted on 12/7/11 at 2:39 pm to PtownJacks
I agree he is not the best cover db on our team. but he is the best nickelback in the country. He has made game changing plays on both defense and special teams, changed the momentum in several big games, scored touchdowns, recorded sacks, leads in tackles, 120 return yards w/ a td on the big stage this week, and he's done it all for the #1, undefeated team that is being mentioned (outside of the rant) among the greatest college football teams of all time.
I say he deserves it
I say he deserves it
Posted on 12/7/11 at 2:43 pm to PtownJacks
quote:
He isnt even the best DB we have.
Can you at least concede that, for example, in 1997, Cecil Collins (when healthy) was the best RB on the LSU team, while Kevin Faulk (at the same position) was the best "football player" on the team?
What's so complicated with the assertion that Mo Claiborne is the best DB on the 2011 Tigers (and to credit B. Taylor, Reid, Simon, Mathieu and even Brooks - that's saying a whole lot), while Mathieu is the best "football player" on the best team in college football?
I believe and assert it to be true. Disagree if you wish, but can you say it's crazy? Not arguable?
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