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The Heisman, the offense, the recruiting classes, the LSU brand nationally

Posted on 11/26/19 at 10:43 am
Posted by TrueTigerTale
Zachary, La.
Member since Sep 2011
19318 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 10:43 am
Every element of LSU football has been elevated nationally, so is Joe Burrow the greatest Tiger ever? Billy Cannon, Pistol Pete, Shaq, Ben McDonald, hard to name an LSU athlete that had a greater impact on the LSU brand nationally, LSU fans are saying Joe’s the greatest Tiger ever
Posted by geauxdroddz
Member since Nov 2016
2042 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 10:44 am to
If he finishes like we expect...

hes up there with anyone and I would have him #1 in FB
Posted by Snakebucket
New Braunfels, Texas
Member since Sep 2011
3548 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 10:45 am to
That will only be determined years down the road when his legacy is revealed in recruiting classes, and on field performance
Posted by WaterLink
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2015
17264 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 10:51 am to
I will say this, I dont think the brand has ever been as strong nationally as it is now. LSU/Bama being the most watched regular season game in 8 years, LSU/Texas was up there. Plays from both games were also on "You Got Mossed" the next day for the NFL crowd. We got LSU players as analysts on ESPN jumping for joy as well as Randy Moss dancing around for us.

Back in 2003-2007 we were up there but USC and even Ohio Stste had a lot more media love than we seemed to get back then. Now it seems like we're America's team, probably a lot to do with the Bama game and Buckeye fans rooting for Burrow but hey I'll take it.
Posted by pwejr88
Red Stick
Member since Apr 2007
36185 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 11:08 am to
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Joe Burrow the greatest Tiger ever?


He’s been fantastic and elevated the program beyond our wildest dreams. But not even close.

quote:

Billy Cannon, Pistol Pete, Shaq


Are all above him on the GOAT list
Posted by Kracka
Lafayette, Louisiana
Member since Aug 2004
40810 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 11:35 am to
What's crazy to me is that we go from having the worst history of QB's and offense in the country for 12 years. Now we have a heisman front runner and likely winner.
Posted by TrueTigerTale
Zachary, La.
Member since Sep 2011
19318 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 11:44 am to
What’s crazy is that LSU’s Joe Burrow went from an average season to meteoric rise in one year, from average to Heisman and the most accurate QB in the history of college football
Posted by SoFresh
New Orleans
Member since May 2010
3068 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 11:47 am to
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Billy Cannon, Pistol Pete, Shaq


Are all above him on the GOAT list

Nope. Joe is the greatest athlete in LSU's history. What he is doing is unprecedented. Not just the numbers (especially where we've been for the better part of a decade prior to 2019) but the leadership qualities are on another level from those others.
Posted by MardiGrasMambo
Metry
Member since Feb 2018
723 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 11:48 am to
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is Joe Burrow the greatest Tiger ever? Billy Cannon, Pistol Pete, Shaq, Ben McDonald, hard to name an LSU athlete that had a greater impact on the LSU brand nationally, LSU fans are saying Joe’s the greatest Tiger ever


Greatest Tiger ever is still up for debate, but he's on the short list, including those you mentioned.

As far as brand ambassador, I'd say it's Shaq, and it's not even close. Shaq is one of the most famous and recognizable athletes of all-time, and he is constantly repping LSU.

Joe's likely going to have a tremendous impact on reshaping the narrative around LSU football, allowing recruits, fans and pundits to view LSU in a different light - other than just a run-heavy/defensive minded NFL factory - but the long term results of that are yet to be seen.

This post was edited on 11/26/19 at 11:52 am
Posted by DustyDinkleman
Here
Member since Feb 2012
18176 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 11:50 am to
Elite HS QBs want to win the Heisman. If think they can get one going to LSU, they will come.

Burrow winning it would cement that thought in young recruits
Posted by bhtigerfan
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2008
29481 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 11:54 am to
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so is Joe Burrow the greatest Tiger ever? Billy Cannon, Pistol Pete, Shaq, Ben McDonald,
He could surpass Cannon in football with a Heisman and NC in football, but he’s not replacing the Pistol or Shaq.
Posted by bhtigerfan
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2008
29481 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 11:55 am to
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Joe's likely going to have a tremendous impact on reshaping the narrative around LSU football, allowing recruits, fans and pundits to view LSU in a different light - other than just a run-heavy/defensive minded NFL factory - but the long term results of that are yet to be seen.
This.
Posted by Willie Stroker
Member since Sep 2008
12901 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 12:19 pm to
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quote: Billy Cannon, Pistol Pete, Shaq Are all above him on the GOAT list


So in your opinion, what more would Burrow need to do/accomplish to share that LSU Mt. Rushmore with those guys?

Will it take a Heisman? A national championship? Both? Or something else?
Posted by Palm Beach Tiger
Orlando, Florida
Member since Jan 2007
29863 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 12:21 pm to
If he brings home a natty, there wouldn't even be be an argument for anyone else besides maybe cannon.
Posted by beachtiger777
new orleans
Member since Jan 2008
627 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 12:57 pm to
Once he does great in the NFL he will move past everyone in school history for sure..
Posted by dgnx6
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2006
68689 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 1:04 pm to
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Now it seems like we're America's team, probably a lot to do with the Bama game and Buckeye fans rooting for Burrow but hey I'll take it.




Nah, people were just tired of Bama. Even though the media isn't. We were #2 with a Heisman candidate 4 years ago. Had 3 straight top 5 classes, first in our programs history.

We finally have the qb to put us over the line this season.

Posted by TheDeathValley
New Orleans, LA
Member since Sep 2010
17164 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 1:06 pm to
If JB9 wins the Heisman AND leads LSU to a national championship, he will go down as the GOAT LSU Tiger. It is that simple.
Posted by dgnx6
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2006
68689 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 1:08 pm to
quote:

in your opinion, what more would Burrow need to do/accomplish to share that LSU Mt. Rushmore with those guys?

Will it take a Heisman? A national championship? Both? Or something else?


For Shaq, win multiple super bowls and mvps. Star in movie, make a record, have your own video game. Then continue to be in commercials and on sports shows well after you are done playing.
Posted by RaginTXTiger
Boynton Beach, FL
Member since Jan 2016
637 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 1:11 pm to
I'm with you on the national branding of LSU at this time and your list of great athletes, including Joe Burrow. However, none of this and I mean none of this would be possible if Orgeron was not the head coach (a guy who loves Louisiana deeply). He brought in both Joe B's, he learned from others, he learned from his mistakes, and is keeping his hand off the stove. Kudos to the all the players and coaches. #CoachEauxneverforget
Posted by otowntiger
O-Town
Member since Jan 2004
15650 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 1:12 pm to
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He’s been fantastic and elevated the program beyond our wildest dreams. But not even close.
I will say it IS close. And if he does win the Heisman and we win the NC he will rise even higher and will be above all in my opinion.
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