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re: Cannon's run question...
Posted on 11/19/10 at 2:00 pm to MetryTyger
Posted on 11/19/10 at 2:00 pm to MetryTyger
We joke about that, but the old film does distort the reality of the situation.
One, I believe it was a pretty sloppy field.
Two, Cannon's fastest 100 yard dash was a hand-timed 9.4. That converts to about a 10.37, electronically times 100m. While that's not setting the world on fire, it would be comparable to what most of our skill athletes would run. Also, Cannon carried some size and lots of strength with that speed - over 6' and he played at LSU at about 205 to 208 pounds, though he played a little heavier in the pros.
He was an exceptionally gifted athlete for his era. Cannon would earn a scholarship today. He would not start (except possibly at safety), but could play backup corner, tailback or H-back and would still be able to return kicks.
One, I believe it was a pretty sloppy field.
Two, Cannon's fastest 100 yard dash was a hand-timed 9.4. That converts to about a 10.37, electronically times 100m. While that's not setting the world on fire, it would be comparable to what most of our skill athletes would run. Also, Cannon carried some size and lots of strength with that speed - over 6' and he played at LSU at about 205 to 208 pounds, though he played a little heavier in the pros.
He was an exceptionally gifted athlete for his era. Cannon would earn a scholarship today. He would not start (except possibly at safety), but could play backup corner, tailback or H-back and would still be able to return kicks.
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Posted on 11/21/10 at 7:27 pm to Ace Midnight
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He was an exceptionally gifted athlete for his era. Cannon would earn a scholarship today. He would not start (except possibly at safety), but could play backup corner, tailback or H-back and would still be able to return kicks.
The single most idiotic post I have ever seen.
Posted on 11/21/10 at 8:12 pm to Ace Midnight
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One, I believe it was a pretty sloppy field.
I was there and don't recall it being wet at all. The players were dirty in the fourth quarter all right - mostly from sweat I imagine - they played both ways back then.
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He would not start (except possibly at safety), but could play backup corner, tailback or H-back and would still be able to return kicks.
Cannon could start and be a star on any team in America right now. The man was unbelieveable - fast and strong. Hell - he even punted and kicked field goals too.
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