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For people who actually saw and remember both. Badger or Casanova?
Posted on 7/23/22 at 8:02 pm
Posted on 7/23/22 at 8:02 pm
I've never seen Casanova and I know he's a slam dunk top 10 tiger. That said, for people of a certain age, who ya got?
This post was edited on 7/23/22 at 10:38 pm
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Posted on 7/23/22 at 8:03 pm to IS_IT_GAMEDAY
Mathieu
Posted on 7/23/22 at 8:13 pm to IS_IT_GAMEDAY
Absolutely no way to pick one over the other. Everything about them was totally different. Yet both were stunning difference makers on the field that brought sports euphoria to their respective audiences. Both are still difference makers to this day. Tommy Casanova was a fraternity brother of mine. Tyrann Mathieu is purple and gold blood brother.
Posted on 7/23/22 at 8:13 pm to IS_IT_GAMEDAY
Absolutely no way to pick one over the other. Everything about them was totally different. Yet both were stunning difference makers on the field that brought sports euphoria to their respective audiences. Both are still difference makers to this day. Tommy Casanova was a fraternity brother of mine. Tyrann Mathieu is purple and gold blood brother.
Posted on 7/23/22 at 8:14 pm to IS_IT_GAMEDAY
Casanova. Both were great tigers but Casanova was one of a kind. Speed,great ball skills,always man to man on best receiver and ideal size for db.
Posted on 7/23/22 at 8:15 pm to IS_IT_GAMEDAY
Two differnet eras, can't compare....
I watched them both, both were great.
I watched them both, both were great.
Posted on 7/23/22 at 8:19 pm to oldskule
I watched them both. Casanova was my idol growing up but Honey Badger was an exciting game changer.
I’d have to go with Honey Badger
I’d have to go with Honey Badger
Posted on 7/23/22 at 8:19 pm to IS_IT_GAMEDAY
Tyrann Mathieu is the best non-QB football player I’ve ever watched in an LSU uniform.
Posted on 7/23/22 at 8:28 pm to IS_IT_GAMEDAY
Too young to watch Cassanova so I should probably shut my mouth but it’s really hard to think of a defensive back having a more exciting and impactful year than Tyrann’s sophomore year…. That was a badass season
Posted on 7/23/22 at 8:31 pm to IS_IT_GAMEDAY
Casanova is my age
He was a great player. Solid as a rock.
But Mathieu had the greatest season ever for a Tiger defender.
He was a great player. Solid as a rock.
But Mathieu had the greatest season ever for a Tiger defender.
Posted on 7/23/22 at 8:34 pm to IS_IT_GAMEDAY
I saw and remember both. They were both super players. Don't think either was better than the other.
Posted on 7/23/22 at 8:38 pm to IS_IT_GAMEDAY
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Spinoff: For people who actually saw and remember both. Badger or Casanova?
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It's impossible to compare Tommy and Tyrann b/c they were always the best athletes on the field in college.
This post was edited on 7/24/22 at 7:44 am
Posted on 7/23/22 at 8:41 pm to IS_IT_GAMEDAY
There was a picture of Casanova with that elite unit that had Pat Pete and he dwarfed all of them. His ability to play all of those different positions was unreal. With that, Mathieu in that defense was unbelievable. With that because Mathieu was booted off the team and didn’t play 3 years I’m giving Casanova the edge for a career. Mathieu for a year.
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Posted on 7/23/22 at 8:44 pm to IS_IT_GAMEDAY
Two different types of players. Both were tremendous athletes.
Casanova was a great cover man and punt returner.
Mathieu was one of the most electric players ever at LSU. His intangibles were off the chart.
I would give the edge to Mathieu. He has the ability to change a game with some amazing plays. He has a great gift to be inbthe right place at the right time.
Casanova was a great cover man and punt returner.
Mathieu was one of the most electric players ever at LSU. His intangibles were off the chart.
I would give the edge to Mathieu. He has the ability to change a game with some amazing plays. He has a great gift to be inbthe right place at the right time.
This post was edited on 7/24/22 at 6:38 am
Posted on 7/23/22 at 8:45 pm to IS_IT_GAMEDAY
Such a tough question!
Recency bias wants to say Honey Badger, but Casanova was a THREE x 1st team All American, was pictured on the cover of Sports Illustrated with the caption, "Best player in the Nation", returned 2 punts for TD in a single game vs Ole Miss (my 1st game to see in person) & was a 3x Pro Bowler.
Head to head, it MAY be the Badger, but in his day, I think Casanova may have the edge.
Recency bias wants to say Honey Badger, but Casanova was a THREE x 1st team All American, was pictured on the cover of Sports Illustrated with the caption, "Best player in the Nation", returned 2 punts for TD in a single game vs Ole Miss (my 1st game to see in person) & was a 3x Pro Bowler.
Head to head, it MAY be the Badger, but in his day, I think Casanova may have the edge.
This post was edited on 7/23/22 at 8:50 pm
Posted on 7/23/22 at 8:45 pm to Tiger1988
Very different players, but both great DBs and punt returners.
Casanova’s first year, he played RB and let LSU on yardage.
Casanova’s first year, he played RB and let LSU on yardage.
Posted on 7/23/22 at 8:48 pm to nitwit
Casanova was steady always reliable whatever position he was at - Tyronne was more electric in spots
Posted on 7/23/22 at 8:50 pm to IS_IT_GAMEDAY
First game in '70. Saw Tommy play a few times. Different era since Fr weren't allowed to play.
With few exceptions he was the best RB and best DB in every game he played in for 3 years.
That said, Tyrann is the most instinctive football player I have ever seen play. Just on a different level.
If I had to pick one I'd pick Tyrann. GOAT.
With few exceptions he was the best RB and best DB in every game he played in for 3 years.
That said, Tyrann is the most instinctive football player I have ever seen play. Just on a different level.
If I had to pick one I'd pick Tyrann. GOAT.
Posted on 7/23/22 at 8:52 pm to IS_IT_GAMEDAY
Besides being a great player, Casanova made a huge contribution to the overall image of the university and the football team. Besides being a good looking GQ stud, he was a very kind and decent person and had an overwhelming sense of humility about him. He was an extraordinary ambassador for not only the football team but the entire university. He was unselfish and had that rare intangible commodity that you don’t often see today: CLASS
Posted on 7/23/22 at 8:54 pm to tigerpawl
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tigerpawl
Great post.
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