re: PP - Thorpe and Bednarik

Nah. Only two LSU football jerseys have ever been retired. Billy Cannon's and Tommy Cassanova's.

According to the LSU AD office press release:
"To have a jersey retired at LSU, an athlete must have completed intercollegiate competition for LSU a minimum of five years prior to nomination. Athletes must have demonstrated truly unusual and outstanding accomplishments, exceeding and in addition to all criteria used for Hall of Fame selection. The athletic performance must be considered unique, such as winning of a Heisman Trophy or National Player of the Year award, and should be based on the total LSU career. Athletes may also be considered for making dramatic impact on the popularity of his or her sport or for significant participation in positive change in LSU Athletics. Nominees must have a unanimous vote of support from the Hall of Fame committee."

I'm guessing that means PP7 would also have to graduate. If he takes off early for the NFL, that won't happen unless he comes back to finish his degree someday.