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Who is the best tackler of all time at LSU?
Posted on 2/23/24 at 8:46 pm
Posted on 2/23/24 at 8:46 pm
Who is a guy that you know if a ball carrier is within 3 to 5 yards that he was going down? This might sound a silly question, but it's the biggest part of the game on defense. Simply tackling.
Devin White is my opinion. You knew without a single doubt that if there was a ball carrier within 5 yards that he would not only outrun them but he was a for sure tackle. I don't think I ever saw one broken tackle on him. It was automatic, and it was extremely sudden. Ball carrier stood no chance, and he was so strong and fast that it was usually very quick he hit the ground. Had incredible closing speed. Was 100% effort every time.
Honorable mention: Kevin Minter, Mingo, Tre White. Didn't start following LSU football very closely until '11
This was a huge problem last year. So many half arse attempts. Do you consider Whit Weeks that guy at least reliable on this front?
Devin White is my opinion. You knew without a single doubt that if there was a ball carrier within 5 yards that he would not only outrun them but he was a for sure tackle. I don't think I ever saw one broken tackle on him. It was automatic, and it was extremely sudden. Ball carrier stood no chance, and he was so strong and fast that it was usually very quick he hit the ground. Had incredible closing speed. Was 100% effort every time.
Honorable mention: Kevin Minter, Mingo, Tre White. Didn't start following LSU football very closely until '11
This was a huge problem last year. So many half arse attempts. Do you consider Whit Weeks that guy at least reliable on this front?
This post was edited on 2/23/24 at 8:51 pm
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Posted on 2/23/24 at 8:48 pm to Saunson69
Harry Coleman
Posted on 2/23/24 at 8:49 pm to Saunson69
Coach Mac said if the ball carrier is between the white lines, Mike Anderson will tackle him. That was before my time. Michael Brooks had a hell of a nose for the ball.
Posted on 2/23/24 at 8:50 pm to Lige
DJ Welter was a beast
Posted on 2/23/24 at 8:51 pm to Saunson69
Brady James
Posted on 2/23/24 at 8:52 pm to TurdAndChavis
Denver Harris or Major Burns.
Posted on 2/23/24 at 8:53 pm to Saunson69
Thomas Dunson
Posted on 2/23/24 at 8:55 pm to Saunson69
Devin White or Bradie James
Maybe Laron Landry/Craig Steltz
Maybe Laron Landry/Craig Steltz
Posted on 2/23/24 at 8:55 pm to TurdAndChavis
quote:
Brady James
I’m my lifetime he’s the first one that comes to mind
Posted on 2/23/24 at 8:57 pm to Saunson69
Craig Steltz is my number one with Devin White as a close second.
Posted on 2/23/24 at 9:02 pm to Saunson69
Jamal Adams was pretty damn good. Kendall Beckwith is another name I’d throw out there.
Posted on 2/23/24 at 9:05 pm to Saunson69
How can you not mention the all-time leading tackler in LSU history? Al Richardson 450 tackles in 4 years.
Posted on 2/23/24 at 9:06 pm to TigerMike58
Well, for one, I’ve never heard of him
Posted on 2/23/24 at 9:07 pm to Saunson69
Tommy Casanova in my lifetime.
Posted on 2/23/24 at 9:07 pm to Saunson69
I don’t recall Tyrann Mathieu missing very many tackles
Posted on 2/23/24 at 9:08 pm to JimTiger72
The answer is Laron Landry
Posted on 2/23/24 at 9:25 pm to Saunson69
Chad Jones
Posted on 2/23/24 at 9:32 pm to Saunson69
Al Richardson, Bradie James, and Devin White immediately come to mind.
Posted on 2/23/24 at 9:35 pm to Saunson69
Jack Hunt
Posted on 2/23/24 at 9:36 pm to TigerMike58
quote:Give me a linebacker from that era; could be Richardson, could be Michael Brooks, Eric Hill, Ron Sancho or Brady James later.
How can you not mention the all-time leading tackler in LSU history? Al Richardson 450 tackles in 4 years.
My criteria of "best tackler" is that it's 3 yds to go (score, 1st down or whatever), and your tackler is 1-2 yds away. I want guaranteed contact (no whiffs), AND stop the ball short of the line. That's gonna be a linebacker.
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