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Best O-line of the last 25 years...vote
Posted on 10/28/09 at 11:58 pm
Posted on 10/28/09 at 11:58 pm
a) 1987 - Albergamo (all-American), Andolsek (2nd team all-American, 1st all SEC), Rodrigue, Norwood, Hubicz
b) 1997 - McClure (all SEC), Faneca (1st team All-American), Perry, Louis Williams, King
c) 2003 - Wilkerson (1st team All American), Peterman (All SEC), Livings, Reed (2nd team All SEC), Whitworth (2nd team All-SEC)
d) 2007 - Helms, H Johnson ( All SEC), Miller, Black (2nd team ALl SEC), C Stewart (note...I am missing someone here...is it Will Arnold and his 3rd year of injuries of was he gone by then?)
e) Les Miles's 2009 greatest line of all time
b) 1997 - McClure (all SEC), Faneca (1st team All-American), Perry, Louis Williams, King
c) 2003 - Wilkerson (1st team All American), Peterman (All SEC), Livings, Reed (2nd team All SEC), Whitworth (2nd team All-SEC)
d) 2007 - Helms, H Johnson ( All SEC), Miller, Black (2nd team ALl SEC), C Stewart (note...I am missing someone here...is it Will Arnold and his 3rd year of injuries of was he gone by then?)
e) Les Miles's 2009 greatest line of all time
Posted on 10/29/09 at 12:04 am to PiscesTiger
Wasnt around to see them but I hear 1987 was sick. Im going to say they are the best just off seeing the clips of Andolsek blocking The Fridge.
And you are missing Hitt for 2007. That was his first year starting. I would say 2007's was the second best.
ETA: Arnold's last year was 2006. Its a shame he had couldnt play more. He was a absolute monster when healthy.
And you are missing Hitt for 2007. That was his first year starting. I would say 2007's was the second best.
ETA: Arnold's last year was 2006. Its a shame he had couldnt play more. He was a absolute monster when healthy.
This post was edited on 10/29/09 at 12:06 am
Posted on 10/29/09 at 12:08 am to heehaw
arnold played in a couple games in 07 then had to shut it down.
Posted on 10/29/09 at 12:09 am to S
Yeah, you are right. I remember him coming in a few times against VT and UF. What a shame though.
Posted on 10/29/09 at 12:18 am to heehaw
I think my own question is one I cannot answer, but this would have been the nest line in CFB history:
C - Wilkerson
G - Andolsek
G - Faneca
T - Norwood
T - Whitworth
Albergamo was awesome, but he was only about 255 pounds and not sure he'd be able to handle today's likes of 300 pound d-linemen. Back in the 80's, guys like Russell Maryland were specimen; whereas now those guys are all over the place.
C - Wilkerson
G - Andolsek
G - Faneca
T - Norwood
T - Whitworth
Albergamo was awesome, but he was only about 255 pounds and not sure he'd be able to handle today's likes of 300 pound d-linemen. Back in the 80's, guys like Russell Maryland were specimen; whereas now those guys are all over the place.
Posted on 10/29/09 at 12:26 am to PiscesTiger
Instead of Wilkerson at C i would have to go with Mawae.
Posted on 10/29/09 at 1:55 am to el capitan
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Instead of Wilkerson at C i would have to go with Mawae.
+10000000000000
Posted on 10/29/09 at 7:07 am to PiscesTiger
It is too early to include this team's O-Line. The one's you've mentioned played their entire eligability, so I do not think it fair to these Tigers for you to include them with those units.
1987 was the greatest followed closely by 2003 & 2007. The reason that the 1987 team did not play the NC was because of Coaching the talent then was as great if not greater than they where during 2003 or 2007. JMHO!
1987 was the greatest followed closely by 2003 & 2007. The reason that the 1987 team did not play the NC was because of Coaching the talent then was as great if not greater than they where during 2003 or 2007. JMHO!
Posted on 10/29/09 at 7:36 am to BasClas
quote:
1997 - McClure (all SEC), Faneca (1st team All-American), Perry, Louis Williams, King
Was Mawae on this team at any point with Faneca and McClure?
Posted on 10/29/09 at 7:53 am to BabyTac
If he was it still points to the fact how much good Coaching does for a team. There is no doubt that LSU has had talent even in the down years. I like what Coach Bear Bryant said back in the late to early sixties.
"Give me LSU's talent and I will win the SEC every year and compete for the National Championship."
I agree with what he said LSU flat out has had the talent year in and year out we did not have the Coaching to match the talent we have had.
"Give me LSU's talent and I will win the SEC every year and compete for the National Championship."
I agree with what he said LSU flat out has had the talent year in and year out we did not have the Coaching to match the talent we have had.
Posted on 10/29/09 at 8:56 am to PiscesTiger
quote:
C - Wilkerson
G - Andolsek
G - Faneca
T - Norwood
T - Whitworth
Should be:
LT - A. Withworth
LG - A. Faneca
C - K. Mawae
RG - Todd McClure
RT - C. Black
Brandon Winey and Stephen Peterman in reserve.
To the OP:
Lyle Hitt was the other guard in 2007, Barksdale subed in for Stewart from time to time and Helms never got enough credit. 1997 had some studs, but '03 was the most complete offensive line IMO.
Posted on 10/29/09 at 9:01 am to Suntiger
Mawae played LT at LSU, fyi
Posted on 10/29/09 at 9:04 am to BabyTac
quote:
1997 - McClure (all SEC), Faneca (1st team All-American), Perry, Louis Williams, King
Was Mawae on this team at any point with Faneca and McClure?
Nope, Kevin was a Sr. in 1993. Both Faneca and McClure were signed after that. All three are still playing in the NFL.
Posted on 10/29/09 at 9:07 am to PiscesTiger
First thing that popped into my mind when I saw your post title:
1997
Faneca was a MAN and Kevin Faulk, Rondell Mealey, Cecil Collins (briefly) and Herb Tyler all benefited.
Just my gut talking, not a thorough or careful comparison of stats.
LSU was a damn strong rushing offense in '97 despite other weaknesses on the sideline.

1997
Faneca was a MAN and Kevin Faulk, Rondell Mealey, Cecil Collins (briefly) and Herb Tyler all benefited.
Just my gut talking, not a thorough or careful comparison of stats.
LSU was a damn strong rushing offense in '97 despite other weaknesses on the sideline.
Posted on 10/29/09 at 9:10 am to PiscesTiger
Any team with Faneca. 97
Posted on 10/29/09 at 9:15 am to Rouge
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Mawae played LT at LSU, fyi
Sr. year he played OC, Tom Turner played LT. Kevin played LT in 92.
Others on the line Mark King, Ronnie Simnicht and Ross Setters. Somemore names on that OL.
Sean Wells
Jeromg Sterling
Mike Blanchard
Jeff Jenkins
Marcus Price
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