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Posted on 11/13/25 at 1:55 pm to musicman1026
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Most Accomplished LSU Athlete of All Time
If we are taking their pro careers into account then Jim Taylor should be on the list too.
If Skenes continues on the trajectory his career has started on then he will likely be the answer but right now Shaq and Pistol are hard to beat.
Posted on 11/13/25 at 1:58 pm to musicman1026
Agree with all the great athletes listed in these posts. Would be remiss not to mention Kevin Faulk.
SEC Freshman of the Year
3x 1st Team All-SEC
1st Team All-American, 3rd Team All-American
SEC all time leader in all-purpose yards (6,833)
LSU's all time leading rusher (4,577)
13 years with New England Patriots
3x Super Bowl Champion
Inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame
SEC Freshman of the Year
3x 1st Team All-SEC
1st Team All-American, 3rd Team All-American
SEC all time leader in all-purpose yards (6,833)
LSU's all time leading rusher (4,577)
13 years with New England Patriots
3x Super Bowl Champion
Inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame
This post was edited on 11/13/25 at 2:28 pm
Posted on 11/13/25 at 2:03 pm to musicman1026
Accomplished in their sport? It’s Mondo and not remotely close.
Posted on 11/13/25 at 2:39 pm to St8lyOaks
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Also, Andrew Whitworth at least belongs in the discussion. Natty, Super Bowl, 4x Pro Bowler, and I believe he has the highest career earnings of any LSU alumnus in the NFL (until Burrow).
There was a point in his Bengal years that he went almost 2 seasons without giving up a sack and didnt make the pro bowl. That was what playing in Cincinnati did back then...pre-Burrow, so Whitworth should have made several more.
Posted on 11/13/25 at 2:45 pm to musicman1026
Skenes and Burrow delivered championships
Posted on 11/13/25 at 2:49 pm to geauxtigers87
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seimone augustus should be in there too
And Big Syl, who also won plenty of Olympic gold and WNBA titles.
Posted on 11/13/25 at 2:51 pm to reds on reds on reds
quote:I get why he's doing it but it's not really that impressive when he just keeps breaking his own record slightly for the paycheck
Mondo Duplantis
Idgaf what anyone says pole vaulting is not snd never will be in the same realm of athletic ability as being professional baseball, basketball of football player
There's probably 20-50 guys in the NFL/NBA that you could train to pole vault at the highest level because their athleticism is so insane. In no world ever would Mondo be able to step foot on an NFl field or NBA court. He's not big enough, strong enough or fast enough. You know the things we base athleticism off of
Posted on 11/13/25 at 2:52 pm to MRTigerFan
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The man has succeeded at everything he's ever done (except rap music, lol)
Shaq Diesel is a certified platinum album by the RIAA.
This post was edited on 11/13/25 at 3:28 pm
Posted on 11/13/25 at 2:57 pm to musicman1026
Maravich by a long shot! 
Posted on 11/13/25 at 3:05 pm to musicman1026
Mondo, and it's not even really close, IMO
Posted on 11/13/25 at 3:07 pm to Solo Cam
I agree that pole vaulting doesn't bring thoughts of supreme athleticism but that is not what the OP said. He said accomplised and Mondo is that. 22 golds and a world record holder. I don't know of any other LSU athlete that is a world record holder much less 20+ championships.
Posted on 11/13/25 at 3:07 pm to musicman1026
Considering their pro careers and longevity it's gotta be Shaq, especially if you consider his impact off the court.
If Skenes can stay healthy he'll blow Bregman, Nola, and the old heads out of the water.
I'm less certain about Burrow than I was a couple years ago. He's got a ways to go to surpass Van Buren, Taylor, and Tittle. Needs at least one SB and one MVP which is touch with that shite franchise. Honestly, Jayden has as good of a chance. It just depends what you put around them.
If Skenes can stay healthy he'll blow Bregman, Nola, and the old heads out of the water.
I'm less certain about Burrow than I was a couple years ago. He's got a ways to go to surpass Van Buren, Taylor, and Tittle. Needs at least one SB and one MVP which is touch with that shite franchise. Honestly, Jayden has as good of a chance. It just depends what you put around them.
Posted on 11/13/25 at 3:19 pm to sarussell01
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He definitely has the most pro rings!
Rings, there’s a former LSU Tiger that could put a Championship ring on every finger, an still have to hold a few in his hand. 14 to be exact. He’s in the LA HOF.
Ronnie Estay
Posted on 11/13/25 at 3:19 pm to musicman1026
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Maravich - NCAA Scoring Leader, College Player of the Year 70', NBA Scoring Champ 77', and Multiple All-Star Selections
If you are talking College career then its Maravich... and its not even close ..
His scoring accomplishments were without the 3 point line and (if I recall correctly) within a 2 year period.
Posted on 11/13/25 at 3:20 pm to musicman1026
Yall need to go look up the stats and awards for Dylan Crews….
Posted on 11/13/25 at 4:05 pm to Stevo
I was shocked to learn he wasn’t in Cooperstown.
Posted on 11/13/25 at 4:20 pm to Nutriaitch
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can't forget Bob Pettit
led LSU to its first Final Four
Rookie of the Year in NBA
Two-time league MVP (2 more 2nd place finishes)
Was all-time leading scorer in NBA history when he retired
was 2nd all-time in Rebounds in NBA history (still top 3).
NBA hall of fame
In '22 he was selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, becoming just one of 4 players to be selected to every NBA Anniversary Team.
Was the first NBA player to score 20,000 points
Only player (retired) in NBA history to average 20+ points in every season(min. of 3) he played. (Jordan finished exactly at 20 his final season)
16.2 rebounds a game is only bested by Wilt and Russell.
Posted on 11/13/25 at 4:21 pm to musicman1026
It's hard to compare someone from 40 years ago to recent success stories like Burrow or Skenes. All of the people listed in the first few posts are deserving of this. Can't argue against any one of those listed.
Posted on 11/13/25 at 4:27 pm to Tchefuncte Tiger
129 HRs, 750 RBIs, one finish in the top 10 for MVP that's not going to sniff Cooperstown when you have guys with multiple MVPs not in.
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