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re: Tyrann Mathieu was the greatest college football player I have ever seen.

Posted on 1/10/25 at 12:01 pm to
Posted by Alt26
Member since Mar 2010
34064 posts
Posted on 1/10/25 at 12:01 pm to
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Greatest player may be Joe though. Not best career, but idk what more you could want from a QB than Joe in 2019.


The only rebuttal I would have is for as good as Joe was, he couldn't catch his own passes and I think we will see in 15-20 years he had two future HOFers on the receiving end.

As a DB and a punt returner you are more of the sole reason for your success
Posted by SammyTiger
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2009
78197 posts
Posted on 1/10/25 at 12:05 pm to
I think that’s true, but also, you’re making less of an impact.

and Tyrann made as
much as an impact as any DB i’ve seen.

but it just can’t compare to a good QB
Posted by KWL85
Member since Mar 2023
3093 posts
Posted on 1/10/25 at 12:09 pm to
No easy way to prove or not, but thanks for the highlight reel. That brought back some good memories.

Joe Burrow is in the conversation.
Posted by Mouth
Member since Jan 2008
22831 posts
Posted on 1/10/25 at 12:15 pm to
Dad. What was it like watching the honey badger play at LSU?


Posted by Tornado Alley
Member since Mar 2012
28443 posts
Posted on 1/10/25 at 12:26 pm to
I'm a Rebel and I still think the Honey Badger should've won the Heisman in 2011. He was unlike any player I've seen. Somehow, he was always around the ball, and oftentimes, he went and got it. His elite returning ability was just lagniappe.
Posted by SirWinston
PNW
Member since Jul 2014
100554 posts
Posted on 1/10/25 at 12:34 pm to
I didn't realize that we beat geno Smith twice
Posted by Vincenzo Pantangelli
Member since Nov 2024
1410 posts
Posted on 1/10/25 at 12:40 pm to
By definition he really was The most outstanding College Football Player that year if we're being honest.

He was a natural ball hawk.

That strip, scoop n score vs Kentucky was one of the more athletic plays I've ever seen live.

Looking back at the highlights he sort of reminds me of Deon the way he ran with the ball.

Posted by WDAIII
Member since Aug 2020
4205 posts
Posted on 1/10/25 at 1:14 pm to
Reggie Bush was the greatest I ever saw.

Honey Badger up there too

Wish Cecil Collins could have kept it together. In the 3 games I saw, I've never seen anybody tote the rock like that
Posted by MRTigerFan
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2008
6337 posts
Posted on 1/10/25 at 1:31 pm to
Geno Smith probably still has nightmares about the honey badger
Posted by Basura Blanco
Member since Dec 2011
11353 posts
Posted on 1/10/25 at 1:53 pm to
I don't know if he was the greatest, or even the greatest at his position, but no one in the history of college football has ever been so entuned at finding the football and creating havoc like he did. The punt returns against UGA in the SEC game should run on a loop at the College Football HOF.
Posted by KiwiHead
Auckland, NZ
Member since Jul 2014
35807 posts
Posted on 1/10/25 at 1:53 pm to
Disappeared against Alabama. Both times.
Posted by BradHawpe
Member since Jan 2025
292 posts
Posted on 1/10/25 at 2:00 pm to
quote:

JimTiger72



hunter was the worst and most overhyped football player I've ever seen
Posted by RAMBLINM4N
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2022
10 posts
Posted on 1/10/25 at 2:05 pm to
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Posted by Wing T
Joint Base Andrews, MD
Member since Aug 2022
588 posts
Posted on 1/10/25 at 2:12 pm to
His Football instinct is the best I've ever seen. Physically not imposing, but there's a reason the upperclassmen nicknamed him "Little Ball of Hate."
Posted by dgnx6
Member since Feb 2006
85659 posts
Posted on 1/10/25 at 2:15 pm to
The rumor was multiple failed drug tests right?

Kind of crazy to think you kicked this guy off the team for weed.


Posted by lsuwhodat78
Member since Sep 2014
225 posts
Posted on 1/10/25 at 2:20 pm to
I gotta say Reggie Bush. That guy made defenders look absolutely overmatched every time he stepped on the field. That step back juke on the sideline was the nastiest football move i have ever seen.

Big D Joe would be 2nd
Posted by dgnx6
Member since Feb 2006
85659 posts
Posted on 1/10/25 at 2:28 pm to
Casanova was a diff era. Didn’t even have our first black player until 71. And Tommy was out half of that season with a hamstring.



Posted by jawnybnsc
Greer, SC
Member since Dec 2016
5905 posts
Posted on 1/10/25 at 2:29 pm to
The ball just seemed to love being in his grasp.
Posted by Louisianalabguy
Member since Jul 2017
1512 posts
Posted on 1/10/25 at 3:28 pm to
quote:

Tyrann Mathieu was the greatest college football player I have ever seen

Just think if he would've played his senior year!!
Posted by oldskule
Down South
Member since Mar 2016
23193 posts
Posted on 1/10/25 at 3:36 pm to
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