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Best wishes to TM7--thanks for the memories

Posted on 8/10/12 at 10:50 pm
Posted by Ghostfacedistiller
BR
Member since Jun 2008
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Posted on 8/10/12 at 10:50 pm
I wish TM7 the best as a man and also a Tiger. I appreciate his dedication to the program the last 2 years.

I was always a big fan of TM7, even the cocky twitter shite I don't even understand. I can't pretend to relate to his early childhood or even to losing my home and belongings like many of you did in Katrina and especially at that impressionable age.

I love his attitude and that he constantly played with a chip on his shoulder and like he was out for revenge and NEEDING to prove himself. He was raw, not perfect, but so often great.

Here's a 3 star guy with zero offers from BCS conf schools other than LSU and only because he earned it at a camp. That's awesome. Totally undersized and as an 18 year old earns playing time in the same backfield as a physical freak like PP7, a prototypical 5-star NFL ready talent. He earned respect from PP7 and accepted his legacy.

He played fearless and reckless, but focused as a freshman and sought to punish and humiliate some of the biggest names in CFB as a sophomore. Always a chip on the shoulder, always proving he belonged. Play after play after play. He earned the recognition and he earned the awards and the trips to New York along side Luck and Griffin just 2 years removed from high school as a 3 star recruit weighing 175 lbs. That's also awesome.

Yeah, he was not perfect on or off the field but if we could all channel our own anger and frustation like he did on the field each one of us would be pretty unstoppable.

Cheers to TM7 and best of luck
Posted by bastropbham
Birmingham, Al
Member since Nov 2008
604 posts
Posted on 8/10/12 at 10:52 pm to
Positive message to TM7. Prepare to get whacked.
Posted by Tigercowboy
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2007
4976 posts
Posted on 8/10/12 at 10:55 pm to
I wish him the best of luck. The kid I emphasize kid because he made a mistake that every college student does at some point. I know he is held to a higher standard, but I hope he learns his lesson and excels at McNeese.
Posted by Walt OReilly
Poplarville, MS
Member since Oct 2005
124694 posts
Posted on 8/10/12 at 10:56 pm to
very solid post


id also like to thank you for not referring to him as the honey badger
Posted by StormTiger
Norwich, England (from Texas)
Member since Dec 2003
4922 posts
Posted on 8/10/12 at 10:57 pm to
you'll probably get bashed, but I like this post. I don't understand the psychology of someone like TM7, but then again, I've never been remotely close to being in his shoes.

Thanks for the memories TM7.

Posted by Ghostfacedistiller
BR
Member since Jun 2008
17501 posts
Posted on 8/10/12 at 10:59 pm to
quote:

the kid I emphasize kid because he made a mistake that every college student does at some point


Yeah, he made his bed and now has to lie in it. I don't feel sorry for him but I do empathize with him. I can't appreciate coming from his background and reaching that kind of fame so fast.

He's just one of those extreme personalities it seems: he reaches the highest peaks at his best and low valleys too. This is a setback but he's got plenty of life and plenty of football left.
This post was edited on 8/10/12 at 11:01 pm
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Posted on 8/10/12 at 11:00 pm to
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Posted by sunnydaze
Member since Jan 2010
32521 posts
Posted on 8/10/12 at 11:00 pm to
should be stickied imo
Posted by DocBugbear
Arlington, Texas
Member since Mar 2008
8139 posts
Posted on 8/10/12 at 11:01 pm to
Thanks TM! We'll miss you! Good luck at McNeese and hope to see you playing on Sundays in the future!
Posted by Fearthehat0307
Dallas, TX
Member since Dec 2007
65256 posts
Posted on 8/10/12 at 11:02 pm to
quote:

The kid I emphasize kid because he made a mistake that every college student does at some point.
i too wish him the best of luck but he does not deserve a pass because "every college kid does it". it is a very clear cut rule which he has violated multiple times even was suspended for it. i am not against marijuana if thats what it was and i think it is preposterous that its illegal when alcohol is legal but that is not the point. it was a rule he knew about was warned about and chose to give a big frick you to his teammates his fans and the university. i have no sympathy for this kid.


eta: also to the op great post
This post was edited on 8/10/12 at 11:03 pm
Posted by bastropbham
Birmingham, Al
Member since Nov 2008
604 posts
Posted on 8/10/12 at 11:15 pm to
Great post. I'll sure miss watching him play. Every time he was near the ball (which was most of the time) you at least anticipated something great to happen. He was (and is) a very special player. I'm pissed he let the team down but unlike some I understand you make mistakes. Particularly at his age. I made more than a few of my own. Hopefully this hard lesson will make him a better man. Hopefully this team and the fans, with as much promise for a season as i can recall, will not suffer for his behavior. Regardless, I wish him well.
Posted by BallyHOO
Member since Oct 2005
6846 posts
Posted on 8/10/12 at 11:18 pm to
It's just starting to hit me how bad this sucks. I respect Les for what he did, but Tyrann was the face of the team and always kept you on your toes.

Fun player to watch!

He made some mistakes but I wish him the best.
Posted by LSUknight2010
Member since Jan 2011
239 posts
Posted on 8/10/12 at 11:18 pm to
I'm honestly really sad he's not a tiger anymore. He was one of my favorite players and i expected him to shine. The news was heartbreaking to me as fan.
Posted by thelawnwranglers
Member since Sep 2007
42009 posts
Posted on 8/10/12 at 11:37 pm to
I am worried for him- they test for pot in the NFL

What's more important to him?


I hope he choses wisely
Posted by KielandsCalves
Alexandria
Member since Aug 2011
1586 posts
Posted on 8/10/12 at 11:44 pm to
I guess I'll turn this into the Official TM appreciation thread.

Highlights:
LINK

LINK

Thanks for the memories kid.
Posted by UnoMe
Here
Member since Dec 2007
6851 posts
Posted on 8/10/12 at 11:44 pm to
hope to see you playing on Sundays in the future!
Posted by LSUdm21
Member since Nov 2008
17486 posts
Posted on 8/10/12 at 11:45 pm to
quote:

i have no sympathy for this kid.


This is just sad on so many levels. Some things are bigger than football man.
Posted by Bayou Tiger
Member since Nov 2003
3701 posts
Posted on 8/10/12 at 11:53 pm to
Great post, and best wishes to TM7.

Some people use humbling situations like this as a turning point in life. I hope Tyrann channels his dedication and competitive fire into a successful football career and successful life beyond that.
Posted by Ghostfacedistiller
BR
Member since Jun 2008
17501 posts
Posted on 8/11/12 at 1:40 pm to
Man, those highlights are pretty amazing. We've seen them before but seems different now. I can't imagine what they could have been as a junior or senior.

Posted by Navytiger74
Member since Oct 2009
50458 posts
Posted on 8/11/12 at 1:43 pm to
Great post.

Thanks for the memories, Tyrann. Take your lumps, get yourself back together, and go on to fulfill your dreams. You have all the talent in the world to go far.

Don't throw it all away for weed. It'll probably be legal by the time you're done playing at the pro level, so just hold off for a bit.
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