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Young Ranters: Pay ATTN to Casanova honoring
Posted on 10/8/09 at 6:52 am
Posted on 10/8/09 at 6:52 am
This guy was absolutely the best overall Tiger of all time. His accomplishments and accolades are mind boggling, and no other Tiger can compare. If he were competing for the Heisman in the mid-late 90's, he would have won it for his notable defensive back play, as well as for his versatility.
He played 3 years, and he played running back, punt/kick returner, and defensive back. He was selected as a member of the All-America Team in all 3 of his years on campus. (the only three-time All-American in LSU history).
He played 3 years, and he played running back, punt/kick returner, and defensive back. He was selected as a member of the All-America Team in all 3 of his years on campus. (the only three-time All-American in LSU history).
This post was edited on 10/8/09 at 6:55 am
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Posted on 10/8/09 at 6:54 am to therocketscientist
To SuperNova
Posted on 10/8/09 at 6:55 am to SuperD AP
Tommy CPosted on 10/8/09 at 6:58 am to therocketscientist
i can see the argument for the good Doc. But, it is best served to honor a group than a single.....less argumentative.
Casanova
Cannon
Tittle
Dorsey
Hilliard
etc.
Dorsey is LSU's single most decorated player sans the Heisman.
Casanova
Cannon
Tittle
Dorsey
Hilliard
etc.
Dorsey is LSU's single most decorated player sans the Heisman.
Posted on 10/8/09 at 7:00 am to aroussel3Tigers
This is true.... my dad used to talk about him all the time while I was growing up....
From Crowley, La...... "The Rice Capital"
My dad sad in high school he used to ease up because he would hurt people when he would hit them.
From Crowley, La...... "The Rice Capital"
My dad sad in high school he used to ease up because he would hurt people when he would hit them.
Posted on 10/8/09 at 7:20 am to HebertFest08
You are correct. The Doc was amazing, smooth, and could do everything. One of the greatest -- Stovall, Cannon, Casanova I think are the three best of all time.
Posted on 10/8/09 at 7:28 am to therocketscientist
therocketscientist hates JaMarcus.
Posted on 10/8/09 at 7:32 am to therocketscientist
This 21-year-old loves things like this. Helps me brush up on my history and I for one LOVE the way the numbers are placed in Tiger Stadium. Win or lose this Saturday is going to be amazing, the atmosphere, the memories and now the added specialness of retiring a number of an LSU great!
ETA: Bonus, I'm from the Crowley area
ETA: Bonus, I'm from the Crowley area
This post was edited on 10/8/09 at 7:35 am
Posted on 10/8/09 at 7:33 am to therocketscientist
Between him and Jimmy Taylor as the very best. Many of the players today that think they are tough couldn't take the what Casanova or Taylor could dish out and handle.
Posted on 10/8/09 at 8:11 am to therocketscientist
from what I hear, he would have been more celebrated than Cannon had he won a heisman, he was in the running every year and just couldn't get it from what I hear.
Posted on 10/8/09 at 8:21 am to therocketscientist
- College football All-Century team.
- Played in the NFL for only 6 years, made the pro bowl in each of his last 4.
- Played in the NFL for only 6 years, made the pro bowl in each of his last 4.
Posted on 10/8/09 at 8:22 am to los angeles tiger
"Many of the players today that think they are tough couldn't take the what Casanova or Taylor could dish out and handle."
Posted on 10/8/09 at 8:23 am to josh336
SI's famous headline: "LSU's Tommy Casanova: Best Player in the Nation."
Posted on 10/8/09 at 8:46 am to maburu2
Always worth another posting...
Posted on 10/8/09 at 8:46 am to maburu2
He's my eye doctor.
Posted on 10/8/09 at 8:47 am to josh336
quote:
he was in the running every year and just couldn't get it from what I hear.
He got hurt at the start of his senior year (hamstring). That really eliminated any chance for this.
Posted on 10/8/09 at 9:03 am to taf
Heisman Winners --
1969 - Steve Owens, Fullback, Oklahoma
1970 - Jim Plunkett, QB, Stanford (#1 in NFL Draft)
1971 - Pat Sullivan, QB, Auburn
In the 1971 NFL Draft, The Doc was the 29th pick (2nd round). Pat Sullivan, the Heisman winner, was the 40th pick (2nd round).
1969 - Steve Owens, Fullback, Oklahoma
1970 - Jim Plunkett, QB, Stanford (#1 in NFL Draft)
1971 - Pat Sullivan, QB, Auburn
In the 1971 NFL Draft, The Doc was the 29th pick (2nd round). Pat Sullivan, the Heisman winner, was the 40th pick (2nd round).
Posted on 10/8/09 at 9:05 am to therocketscientist
Didn't they make a song about him?
Posted on 10/8/09 at 9:20 am to lsudiva2010
quote:
Bonus, I'm from the Crowley area
Where are you from.....
hopefully Rayne
or maybe Iota, Lions point, Gueydan, mamou, Meauwata(forgot how to spell), Eunice etc etc...... 
Posted on 10/8/09 at 9:22 am to Statestreet
No, the song that you are refuring to is the song about LSU beating Archie Manning. The name of the song was "Archie Who!" In the song all the great names of the Tigers on defense was named. I have the record.
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