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Why is Y.A. Tittle not in the Ring of Honor in Tiger Stadium?
Posted on 7/8/12 at 11:26 am
Posted on 7/8/12 at 11:26 am
He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame but not honored at Tiger Stadium. What's up with that?
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Posted on 7/8/12 at 11:34 am to TigerMoney69
I agree with you 100%.Posted on 7/8/12 at 11:34 am to LSU Delts
does he have a degree
I thought that was part of the deal
I thought that was part of the deal
Posted on 7/8/12 at 12:43 pm to TigerMoney69
coz he runs with Bay area liberals? 
Posted on 7/8/12 at 12:44 pm to nicholastiger
Why would a degree matter? Ol Billy went to jail.
Posted on 7/8/12 at 12:46 pm to TigerMoney69
A street in the slums was enough?
Posted on 7/8/12 at 12:54 pm to TigerMoney69
If you don't have a degree you can't get your jersey retired.
Posted on 7/8/12 at 1:02 pm to skinny domino
Posted on 7/8/12 at 1:04 pm to lighter345
Seems dumb
Posted on 7/8/12 at 1:14 pm to lighter345
He has his degree. They need to retire his number.
Tittle
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If you don't have a degree you can't get your jersey retired.
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On April 28, 2011, the LSU College of Education honored LSU and NFL legend Y.A. Tittle as a 2011 Distinguished Alumni. LSU quarterback from 1945 to 1948, Tittle was drafted in the first round by the All-America Football Conference and played for the Baltimore Colts. Determined to finish his degree, Tittle returned to LSU in the off-season and completed his bachelor's degree in health, safety and physical education in 1950. The College of Education recognizes Y.A. Tittle as an inspiration to student-athletes across the country to follow his example of dedication to education and excellence on and off the field.
Tittle
Posted on 7/8/12 at 1:16 pm to TigerMoney69
absolutely.
how do we start a campaign???
ra?
how do we start a campaign???
ra?
Posted on 7/8/12 at 1:28 pm to lighter345
has anyone heard of 'honorary degree'???
let's get Tittle out there
let's get Tittle out there
Posted on 7/8/12 at 1:34 pm to lsutigermall
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'honorary degree'
Why? He has a degree.
Posted on 7/8/12 at 1:37 pm to lighter345
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If you don't have a degree you can't get your jersey retired.
signed,
Pete Maravich
Posted on 7/8/12 at 1:55 pm to Elleshoe
Isn't it the LSU HoF that has the "no degree/no membership rule?" That wouldn't necessarily carry over to jersey retirement, would it?
Posted on 7/8/12 at 2:30 pm to Elleshoe
Yea I was wrong.
LINK
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To have a jersey retired at LSU, an athlete must have completed intercollegiate competition for LSU a minimum of five years prior to nomination. Athletes must have demonstrated truly unusual and outstanding accomplishments, exceeding and in addition to all criteria used for Hall of Fame selection. The athletic performance must be considered unique, such as winning of a Heisman Trophy or National Player of the Year award, and should be based on the total LSU career. Athletes may also be considered for making dramatic impact on the popularity of his or her sport or for significant participation in positive change in LSU Athletics. Nominees must have a unanimous vote of support from the Hall of Fame committee.
LINK
Posted on 7/8/12 at 2:39 pm to TigerMoney69
Posted on 7/8/12 at 2:40 pm to TigerMoney69
I think a better question is, why isn't our Ring of Honor as extensive?
I know it's only about as old as the East Upper, but we can have at least two more than Cannon and Cassanova, maybe...
I know it's only about as old as the East Upper, but we can have at least two more than Cannon and Cassanova, maybe...
Posted on 7/8/12 at 3:03 pm to eXfaktor
My original question was about the Ring of Honor in the stadium not retiring his jersey. IMO we need to honor additional LSU greats. Tittle certainly qualifies. Let's get his name up there where it belongs.
Posted on 7/8/12 at 3:14 pm to TigerMoney69
Joe Alleva played QB at LeHigh and he just doesn't respect Tittle's career.
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