re: Name me a better all time play maker in LSU's history than TM7

Off the top of my head Billy Cannon and Tommy Hodson


And its really not even close

Gonna go WAAAAY back in Tigah FB history, but it seems Gus Tinsley should be part of the conversation per Wiki:

Tinsley was born in Ruple, Louisiana and raised in Homer, Louisiana in the northern part of the state. He attended Louisiana State University where he played football and baseball and was selected as the captain of both teams.[1] He was considered one of the greatest receivers in college football, earning consensus All-American honors in both 1935 and 1936. As a junior in 1935, Tinsley was named as a first-team All-American by the Associated Press,[2] United Press,[3] Liberty Magazine (selected based on a poll of 1,521 varsity players in all parts of the country),[4] Collier's Weekly,[5] the Newspaper Editors Association,[6] the International News Service,[7] and the New York Sun.[8] In 1936, Tinsley repeated as a first-team All-American with each of these publications and also received the first-team designation from the Central Press Association (selected by the captains of more than 50 college football teams at "important universities and colleges throughout the United States"),[9] and the Walter Camp Football Foundation.[10]

Tinsley's profile at the College Football Hall of Fame describes him this way: "Tinsley was a magnificent athletic specimen, standing 6-0, and weighing 196-pounds, size he used equally well as a defensive stalwart who was a blocking master."[1] As a sophomore in 1934, Tinsley had a 65-yard pass reception (thrown by halfback Abe Mickal) against Southern Methodist University, which stood as a record for several years as "the longest pass in Southern football history."[1] Tinsley's coach at LSU, Bernie Moore, once said, "Tinsley could have made All-American at any position. He was so tough, he made blockers quit. He's the greatest lineman I ever saw."[11]

Tinsley concluded his college career by playing in an annual game between the college all-stars and an NFL team. Tinsley scored the only points of the game on a 47-yard touchdown pass from Sammy Baugh, as the college players defeated the Green Bay Packers, 6-0.[11]

In 1993, LSU selected its all-time team as part of the celebration of the centennial of LSU football. Tinsley was "the only unanimous choice" for LSU's "Early Years Team of the Century."[11] Upon his death in 2002, LSU Sports described his contributions to the school's football teams of the mid-1930s as follows:

"Tinsley is widely considered to be among the finest athletes to ever play at LSU. The star end led the Tigers to their first two SEC titles and played in two Sugar Bowls. He earned All-SEC and All-American honors in 1935-36 for his ability to dominate a game on both sides of the ball. In 1936, he was also second in balloting for national MVP honors. ... At 6-3, 215 pounds, Tinsley was considered to the prototype end of his era because of his mobility."[11]

ThIs topic is almost as easy as, 'name me a better poster than chaddyboy.'

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Tommy Casanova

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Winner

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There's a lot more to leaving a legacy, espcially in sports, than what you do on the field.

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Cannon had the same problem for decades, but actually winning the Heisman and being on a NC team, helped restore his legacy

People forget that not only did Cannon have the Halloween Run, but he also made the game saving, 4th down, goal line saving tackle, in that same game.

He threw TD passes from the halfback position and kicked Xtra points during his time at LSU.

Since athletes no longer play both sides of the ball, I dont think anyone ever tops Cannon or Casanova in Tiger Lore. The reason they are the only two that have their jerseys retired

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You really wanna say he was best in the history in LSU football in 2010? Because, in case you haven't noticed...he didn't play this season for some reason.

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No, you said he only made great plays in 2011. The dude definitely had some fantastic plays in 2010. Maybe you should go back and watch some video.

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2011 >>>>>>> 2010

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I didn't say it wasn't

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The guy had ONE great season

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That is completely incorrect. He was outstanding in 2010. I didn't say anything about him being the best play maker in the history of LSU football. I simply said he had more than one great season. The dude was a beast as a true freshman and you can't argue with that.

Who gives a shite about some 1950s players. We are discussing these days. Josh Reed is the best I've seen. He was unstoppable, but Tyrann is up there also.

In my time Kevin Faulk. Never saw Casanova play.