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#94 Marquise Hill - RIP
Posted on 8/6/08 at 5:50 pm
Posted on 8/6/08 at 5:50 pm
Just reviewing the latest roster available and noticed that #94 is open. I assume this is just because Will Blackwell switched to #60.
However, it made me wonder if #94 (Marquise Hill) should be retired.
considerations for retirement of #94:
PRO's: a great Tigah!, a young life tragically cut short (of couse this is NOT a positive thing, just a reason others have retired #'s), member of 2003 Nat'l Champs, key component in restoring LSU to national prominence
CON's: did not complete 4-year eligibility, does not have the "name" recognition of other past Tiger greats (may open door for why other #'s aren't retired)
just another idle rant until the season starts...
Thoughts?
However, it made me wonder if #94 (Marquise Hill) should be retired.
considerations for retirement of #94:
PRO's: a great Tigah!, a young life tragically cut short (of couse this is NOT a positive thing, just a reason others have retired #'s), member of 2003 Nat'l Champs, key component in restoring LSU to national prominence
CON's: did not complete 4-year eligibility, does not have the "name" recognition of other past Tiger greats (may open door for why other #'s aren't retired)
just another idle rant until the season starts...
Thoughts?
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Posted on 8/6/08 at 5:54 pm to alumni95
I definitely think it should, or if it doesn't, I think the players should show respect and not wear it at least. But yes, I think it should be retired personally
Posted on 8/6/08 at 5:55 pm to alumni95
no.
lot of former tigers have died way too young...caston, norwood, miley, andolsek, etc....
have no problem with honoring hill in some way, but jersey retirement is not it.
lot of former tigers have died way too young...caston, norwood, miley, andolsek, etc....
have no problem with honoring hill in some way, but jersey retirement is not it.
Posted on 8/6/08 at 5:57 pm to cdiddy71323
I think just dont make it available for some length of time
or designate it for a "special" player; maybe a rudy type or something that MH had in common
or designate it for a "special" player; maybe a rudy type or something that MH had in common
Posted on 8/6/08 at 5:58 pm to lsusa
great point...
my vote would actually be "no" also, but again, just looking to pass the time until AUG 30!!!
my vote would actually be "no" also, but again, just looking to pass the time until AUG 30!!!
Posted on 8/6/08 at 6:00 pm to danfraz
if you want a player that has something in common with M. Hill then give it to a monster defensive player. 
Posted on 8/6/08 at 6:01 pm to lsusa
no
Posted on 8/6/08 at 6:07 pm to regit
Set up a memorial fund or scholarship at the school in his name.
I don't think that retiring his number is warranted.
I don't think that retiring his number is warranted.
Posted on 8/6/08 at 6:09 pm to alumni95
A great Tiger champion who should be honored.But it's rare for LSU to retire numbers.Anyway r.i.p. MH,you were a great one. 
Posted on 8/6/08 at 6:09 pm to alumni95
i wish tiger stadium had some sort of ring of honor type thing
maybe not an actual ring around the stadium, but a little monument plaza area/hall of fame type thing
maybe not an actual ring around the stadium, but a little monument plaza area/hall of fame type thing
Posted on 8/6/08 at 6:10 pm to alumni95
No.
Posted on 8/6/08 at 6:10 pm to thetempleowl
correct me if im wrong, but didnt he do something with an agent prior to him wanting to come back for his senior year, but realized he could jepordise his elgibility and the teams chances of getting into trouble...something like that
Posted on 8/6/08 at 6:18 pm to raveystboy
quote:
something like that
yeah something like that... he was perhaps "unwittingly" coerced or convinced by an agent, then was uneligible. Then Saban went to La Congress and petitioned for the current bill preventing agents from talking to players (have to go to coach)... or something like that
Posted on 8/6/08 at 6:22 pm to alumni95
ok so thats what is was, thanks
Posted on 8/6/08 at 6:23 pm to alumni95
i know that caston and others have awards that are given named after them
Posted on 8/6/08 at 6:25 pm to alumni95
that agents name and home phone should be leaked out on accident.
Posted on 8/6/08 at 6:33 pm to heartbreakTiger
At Pearl River the #18 is used for a player who shows leadership and great qualities on and off the field. That is to honor a fallen member of a past football team. Every two years they select another player to wear it. It's a huge honor around PRCC. Just a thought of what LSU could do with 94. Make it a tradition. Coaches are sure to carry it on. The tradition has lived through three coaches at pearl River.
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#94Posted on 8/6/08 at 8:34 pm to cord1321
I say no. There are other ways to honor him.
Posted on 8/6/08 at 9:46 pm to fossil
the best way to honor mr. hill would be imo of course how bout putting his famous quote somewhere in death valley????
Posted on 8/6/08 at 9:51 pm to jledet
maybe by the visitors locker room.... people are going to start respecting LSU and if not we are going to hit them in the mouth
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