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re: Who is the best running back in LSU history?
Posted on 2/16/12 at 10:17 am to GarmischTiger
Posted on 2/16/12 at 10:17 am to GarmischTiger
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Slight hijack - when did LSU stop having a freshman team? When were freshmen allowed to play?
Probably the mid-to-late 70s, but I'm not 100% certain.
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Posted on 2/16/12 at 10:19 am to Ace Midnight
I know they were granted eligibility in 1972, but I clearly remember references to the freshman team when I was a very young Tiger fan, in the mid-70s.
It's applicable WRT career stats.
It's applicable WRT career stats.
Posted on 2/16/12 at 10:24 am to GarmischTiger
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I know they were granted eligibility in 1972, but I clearly remember references to the freshman team when I was a very young Tiger fan, in the mid-70s.
The joke used to be "Q: Why was Tommy Casanova a three time All American? A: Because he did not play as a freshman."
This post was edited on 2/16/12 at 10:26 am
Posted on 2/16/12 at 10:27 am to Ace Midnight
Kevin Faulk!!
Posted on 2/16/12 at 10:57 am to Bootycall
Dalton Hilliard
Posted on 2/16/12 at 11:00 am to RedShirt
...DH, then Sammy Martin
Posted on 2/16/12 at 11:04 am to Ace Midnight
quote:
but Faulk be considered a better RB than either Casanova or Cannon?
I thought Casanova played defense and returned punts?
Posted on 2/16/12 at 11:06 am to TigerNlc
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thought Casanova played defense and returned punts?
He did that, too. What can I tell you? He was a man among boys.
Posted on 2/16/12 at 11:07 am to Bootycall
Dalton Hilliard
Posted on 2/16/12 at 11:07 am to Bootycall
Budding rap sensation Alley Broussard
This post was edited on 2/16/12 at 11:10 am
Posted on 2/16/12 at 11:08 am to Bootycall
You have to compare by the era. Era 1. Cannon. (the sport was not as atheletic as it has become for obvious reasons).
Era 2. Alexander. (teams didnt throw much then and defenses were unsofisticated). Era 3. Faulk ( most versatile tiger ever. Tops in the sec in all purpose yds). None of the others compare althoughni loved dalton hilliard. People who say Hester must be under 30.
Era 2. Alexander. (teams didnt throw much then and defenses were unsofisticated). Era 3. Faulk ( most versatile tiger ever. Tops in the sec in all purpose yds). None of the others compare althoughni loved dalton hilliard. People who say Hester must be under 30.
Posted on 2/16/12 at 11:12 am to Me
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Didn't Kevin Faulk also have the best NFL career of any RB from LSU?
Addai?
During his tenure with the Louisiana State University Tigers, he ranked fifth all-time in rushing, with 2,577 yards, despite being primarily used as a blocking fullback early in his career. He wore two numbers while at LSU, 41 in his early years and then number 10 in his final years.
This post was edited on 2/16/12 at 11:13 am
Posted on 2/16/12 at 11:13 am to Hugo Stiglitz
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Kevin Faulk...final answer...and it's not even close.
Dude you probably weren't even born when Cannon won the Heisman. You're right; it's not even close.
Posted on 2/16/12 at 11:17 am to Bootycall
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Who is the best running back in LSU history?
Pure talent and ability? Probably Cecil Collins.
Best? Either Hilliard or Faulk.
Hope that in a couple more years I have to specify which Hilliard.
Posted on 2/16/12 at 11:21 am to Francis Marion
So he was no better than 5th. Please tell me your kidding w Addai
Posted on 2/16/12 at 11:40 am to rickyh
Billy Cannon /thread
Posted on 2/16/12 at 12:10 pm to Ace Midnight
If you ask Harvey Williams, the answer will be "Harvey Williams!"
If you ask me, the answer is "Charles Alexander."
If you ask Cholly Mac, the answer is "Charles Alexandria."
If you ask me, the answer is "Charles Alexander."
If you ask Cholly Mac, the answer is "Charles Alexandria."
Posted on 2/16/12 at 12:57 pm to Old Smokey
Banks, If he could of gotten a few more carries.
Posted on 2/16/12 at 2:02 pm to Me
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Didn't Kevin Faulk also have the best NFL career of any RB from LSU? I'm not saying that was a criteria for the OPs question but it doesn't hurt Faulk's status either.
I would say that Jim Taylor and Steve Van Buren both had better careers - both are enshrined at Canton...
Posted on 2/16/12 at 2:21 pm to Bootycall
Productivity: Charles Alexander, Dalton Hilliard, Billy Cannon, Kevin Faulk, Brad Davis
Hype and Recognition: Billy Cannon, Jimmy Taylor, Terry Robiskie, Garry James, Harvey Williams, Steve Van Buren
Speed: Billy Cannon, Sammy Martin, Harvey Williams, Garry James
Legend: Doc Fenton, Abe Mickal, Billy Cannon, Cecil Collins
So, I guess - Billy Cannon
Hype and Recognition: Billy Cannon, Jimmy Taylor, Terry Robiskie, Garry James, Harvey Williams, Steve Van Buren
Speed: Billy Cannon, Sammy Martin, Harvey Williams, Garry James
Legend: Doc Fenton, Abe Mickal, Billy Cannon, Cecil Collins
So, I guess - Billy Cannon
This post was edited on 2/16/12 at 2:26 pm
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