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Could TM7 be the Best Football Player in LSU History?
Posted on 3/14/12 at 11:15 am
Posted on 3/14/12 at 11:15 am
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As a true freshman in 2010, Mathieu played in all 13 games with one start.
He finished the season with 59 tackles, 4.5 sacks and two interceptions.
He was the Outstanding Defensive Player of the 2011 Cotton Bowl Classic after he recorded seven tackles, one tackle for loss, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, one interception, one sack and one pass breakup.
At the end of the 2011 regular season, Mathieu had 71 total tackles (54 solo and 17 assists), 1.5 sacks, 5 forced fumbles (2 returned for a touchdown), and 2 interceptions.
On special teams, Mathieu had 26 punt returns for 420 yards, with 2 returned for a touchdown.
Just 25 games into his career, Mathieu has already shattered the LSU record and tied the Southeastern Conference record with 12 forced fumbles.
His six forced fumbles this season matched his own single-season record set last year (from LSUsports.net).
College awards and honors
2011 Finalist for Heisman Trophy Award
2011 Chuck Bednarik Award winner
2011 SEC Championship Game MVP
2011 SEC Defensive Player of the Year Award (AP)
2011 Finalist Walter Camp Player of the Year Award
2011 Cotton Bowl Defensive Most Outstanding Player
2010 First Team Freshman All-America
2010 Freshman All-Southeastern Conference
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And that's just through his sophomore season.
If he comes back for an encore of his 2011 performance, I would be compelled to put him with Billy Cannon among the greatest football players at LSU, maybe even surpass.
Tyrann Mathieu is truly one of the most special players I have ever witnessed anywhere.
I just hope other LSU fans don't take him for granted.
Tyrann Mathieu 2011 Highlights (HD)
LSU DB Tyrann Mathieu - first half of 2010
This post was edited on 3/14/12 at 4:09 pm
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Posted on 3/14/12 at 11:17 am to Hugo Stiglitz
With a solid year this year he certainly will be to me imo.
This post was edited on 3/14/12 at 8:40 pm
Posted on 3/14/12 at 11:19 am to Hugo Stiglitz
No
Posted on 3/14/12 at 11:20 am to Hugo Stiglitz
For me to put him over Billy Cannon, he would have to win Heisman and dont know if the dope smoking incident will allow him to get it.....
He is a great player though, deff. #2.
He is a great player though, deff. #2.
Posted on 3/14/12 at 11:20 am to Hugo Stiglitz
Definately top 5
Posted on 3/14/12 at 11:20 am to TexasTiger89
No way
Posted on 3/14/12 at 11:23 am to TwoDatBait
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For me to put him over Billy Cannon, he would have to win Heisman and dont know if the dope smoking incident will allow him to get it.....
This 'dope' smoking incident will not have any bearing on him winning heisman 2012. First of all it is a separate season, so it shouldn't be involved at all. Second, if the Heisman can induct Cam Newton with all the stuff flying around about him accepting money, they surely can accept Honey Badger.
I think if he repeats 2011 he will be the best defender.
Posted on 3/14/12 at 11:26 am to bigt41
You can't really compare him to any other player because I don't think LSU has ever had a player like him. He's not a pure cover corner like PP7 or Mo. He's a free lancer like Troy Polamalu or Ed Reed.
Posted on 3/14/12 at 11:27 am to TexasTiger1185
Best play maker in lsu history? Sure
Best player? No chance, he is pretty average in coverage. I think he is important to have on the field, but not the best every down/ situation player.
Best player? No chance, he is pretty average in coverage. I think he is important to have on the field, but not the best every down/ situation player.
Posted on 3/14/12 at 11:29 am to Hugo Stiglitz
I think Casanova was a three time All-American at DB when players were only allowed to play three seasons. So, he may not even be the best player ever in LSU's defensive backfield.
Posted on 3/14/12 at 11:29 am to Hugo Stiglitz
Absolutely! If Tyrann can handle the hype/pressure that will be on him next season then I see him putting up better numbers than he had in the two previous seasons.
Posted on 3/14/12 at 11:30 am to LSUTil_iDie
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You can't really compare him to any other player because I don't think LSU has ever had a player like him. He's not a pure cover corner like PP7 or Mo. He's a free lancer like Troy Polamalu or Ed Reed.
I'm calling him a pure football player.
And he is already at an elite level among the Tiger greats.
Posted on 3/14/12 at 11:32 am to Hugo Stiglitz
He has a chance to be one of the most decorated players in LSU history for sure.......
Posted on 3/14/12 at 11:32 am to OhFace55
He's not the best defensive back, much less best player.
For those who cite his overall play and punt returns, see "Cassanova, Tommy".
The difference is that Cassanova never played for an undefeated team ranked No. 1 in the nation week after week.
For those who cite his overall play and punt returns, see "Cassanova, Tommy".
The difference is that Cassanova never played for an undefeated team ranked No. 1 in the nation week after week.
Posted on 3/14/12 at 11:32 am to OhFace55
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he is pretty average in coverage
Posted on 3/14/12 at 11:33 am to Hugo Stiglitz
Nah
Posted on 3/14/12 at 11:34 am to OhFace55
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Best play maker in lsu history? Sure
Best player? No chance
Exactly what I was going to say. His career could end tomorrow and he'd still be considered the best playmaker, but there's been 20+, probably more, that I can name that are more effective than him in coverage
Posted on 3/14/12 at 11:35 am to Hugo Stiglitz
Oh yes show me a picture of one play in coverage against a pretty bad florids team and I will be impressed.
Posted on 3/14/12 at 11:37 am to OhFace55
Even Hookfin made some good plays, but was below average in coverage 
Posted on 3/14/12 at 11:37 am to OhFace55
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Oh yes show me a picture of one play in coverage against a pretty bad florids team and I will be impressed.
I don't expect you to change your mind but to say he is average in coverage is absurd IMO.
I'm not saying he's elite either in coverage.
This post was edited on 3/14/12 at 11:39 am
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