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Casanova
Posted on 7/25/08 at 12:47 pm
Posted on 7/25/08 at 12:47 pm
Does anyone recall the Bama game where all-american Jhonny Musso broke out on a long run and T.C. ran him down from behind like he was sitting still? love to see a link on that!
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Posted on 7/25/08 at 12:52 pm to LSUBrent
How does Jacob Hester play into this one?
Posted on 7/25/08 at 12:53 pm to LSUBrent
T.C. probably the only 2 way star at LSU.
Posted on 7/25/08 at 1:00 pm to moock blackjack
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T.C. probably the only 2 way star at LSU.
And Hester was a 2**
Casanova might've caught the dude from behind, but Craig Steltz would've speared him w. his helmet
Posted on 7/25/08 at 1:02 pm to moock blackjack
Tommy played little both ways, he was mainly used on defense and after getting hurt his Sr. year he played almost every play at CB.
Now go back just 10 years before Tommy and you have true 2 way stars, as it was Iron man football.
Billy Cannon was the top offensive and defensive player the years he was at LSU.
Now go back just 10 years before Tommy and you have true 2 way stars, as it was Iron man football.
Billy Cannon was the top offensive and defensive player the years he was at LSU.
Posted on 7/25/08 at 1:04 pm to Summer Grove Tiger
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Casanova might've caught the dude from behind, but Craig Steltz would've speared him w. his helmet
LaRon would have got him by the Facemask.
Musso was the last White RB in the SEC to break 1,000 yds. in a season. Hester has taken that one over.
Posted on 7/25/08 at 1:04 pm to Summer Grove Tiger
I guess you don't know what a 2 way star is? There is a difference between a 2 star and a 2 way star.A 2 way star for your information plays both offense and defense. T.C. was a star on both sides of the ball. 
Posted on 7/25/08 at 1:06 pm to moock blackjack
I remember T.C. playing a lot of tailback and he was pretty darn good.
Posted on 7/25/08 at 1:09 pm to moock blackjack
This would be where the "I guess you don't know what wordplay/juxtaposition is.." comment should go.
Hope you know what sarcasm is....
I am just kidding around - pretty sure the guy knew the difference - just trying to pull a Hester comparison out of thin air...
Hope you know what sarcasm is....
I am just kidding around - pretty sure the guy knew the difference - just trying to pull a Hester comparison out of thin air... Posted on 7/25/08 at 1:12 pm to yurintroubl
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just trying to pull a Hester comparison out of thin air...
I posted the answer.
Posted on 7/25/08 at 1:12 pm to yurintroubl
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just trying to pull a Hester comparison out of thin air...
Saw it. Loved it.
Posted on 7/25/08 at 1:15 pm to LSUBrent
Career in Crisis: Paul "Bear" Bryant And the 1971 Season of Change By John David Briley
on page 211 there's an account of this play:
on page 211 there's an account of this play:
Posted on 7/25/08 at 2:21 pm to blueridgeTiger
Problem with young fans and old fans is that they see the same football games and view them differently. The youth think of the moment and attraction of the sports media on how good present day athletes are; how fast and strong they are compared to their competitors. Us grandfathers have the advantage of seeing football over many seasons and watching great players, without the hype that is attached to everything, good and bad, they do. The topic of Tommy Casanova and his football skills and past compared with present-day stars is brought up in this post. Alot of well-known LSU players are compared to Casanova . Casanova skills can be only compared to guys that had Heisman trophy level ability, leaving very few athletes that have that credential. Its a joke to mention Landry and Steltz (both great players) with Casanova. Listen to the aged. Listen and learn (call me Yoda.)
Posted on 7/25/08 at 2:32 pm to HITMAN202
Tommy Casanova
Posted on 7/25/08 at 2:36 pm to LSUBrent
Funny thing is I was at that Game and I remember that play. My family and I were in the South Endzone.
Yeah, I know. That kinda dates me...
Yeah, I know. That kinda dates me...
Posted on 7/25/08 at 2:36 pm to blueridgeTiger
I was a student trainer when this play happened. Musso was banged to the ground by T C and he gave a grunt when he hit the ground and was out for the count. I waved to the Ala bench to come get him. It was a tough tackle but by no means was he hit out ot bounds.
Posted on 7/25/08 at 2:36 pm to HITMAN202
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Alot of well-known LSU players are compared to Casanova . Casanova skills can be only compared to guys that had Heisman trophy level ability, leaving very few athletes that have that credential.
One of the few Tigers over the years I've seen who really compares to Tommy Casanova was Jerry Stovall - he was great on both sides of the ball, fabulous running back, great receiver, hard tackler, great pass defender. Stovall should have been the Heisman winner in 62.
Posted on 7/25/08 at 2:38 pm to HITMAN202
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Casanova skills can be only compared to guys that had Heisman trophy level ability, leaving very few athletes that have that credential.
I agree. Cannon and Stovall were 2-way stars on both sides of the ball. Main offensive threats for their teams, and the top DB's as well. JS was comparable with TC as a DB, and was better offensively. I have always believed that had BC not just won the Heisman a few years prior, that he would not have finished second.
Posted on 7/25/08 at 2:40 pm to blueridgeTiger
Great minds seem to agree.
Posted on 7/25/08 at 2:54 pm to Good Times
Casanova was one of the best cover guys of all-time. He was my hero growing up.
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