BEST DEFENSIVE BACK EVER AT LSU

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  1. HatcherTiger

    HatcherTiger Freedom Isn't Free

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    I absolutely loved to watch that guy play. Man he could hit ! I played HS football against Chris "Aircraft" Carrier, liked him alot also.
     
    HatcherTiger, Dec 28, 2004
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  2. red55

    red55 curmudgeon Staff Member

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    Liffort Hobley and Clinton Burrell were fabulous defensive backs but took season-ending injuries that never let them perform at top speed for their junior and senior years.

    Mike Williams was LSU's first black All American at safety in 1973. Only Stoval and Casanova were in his league.
     
    red55, Dec 28, 2004
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  3. BostonBengal

    BostonBengal Founding Member

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    In my lifetime:

    Best cover corner: Corey Webster --his INT's and ballhawking skills dictate that he be mentioned.

    Biggest hitter: Anthony Marshall

    Best all-around: Greg Jackson
     
    BostonBengal, Dec 28, 2004
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  4. Goldmember

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    Chris Carrier

    Perhaps didn't have the cover skills of the others, but would plain knock your
    d**k in the dirt. I remember Rehage(sp?) as more of a special teams head hunter.
     
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  5. SpringTiger

    SpringTiger Founding Member

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    I have to go with #37 - Tommy Cassanova. He was a three time All-American and probably single-handedly cost Joe Theisman the Heisman. Also, he was playing for LSU when I fell in love with Fightin' Tiger football!
     
    SpringTiger, Dec 29, 2004
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  6. tirk

    tirk im the lyrical jessie james

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    if this is true, i will purchase a jersey or helmet or something of his tomorrow.
     
    tirk, Dec 29, 2004
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  7. cajdav1

    cajdav1 Soldiers are real hero's

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    A lot of great names guys, thanks for all of these memories.
     
    cajdav1, Dec 29, 2004
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  8. goldengirlfan

    goldengirlfan simple man

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    Casanova. Probably could have been one of the best running backs too.
     
    goldengirlfan, Dec 29, 2004
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  9. northernvatiger

    northernvatiger Founding Member

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    I forgot about him. He played for the Giants as a replacement player in '87. He was a total wild man. All over the field. I recall in particular some heavy hitting on kickoff coverages.
     
    northernvatiger, Dec 29, 2004
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  10. cajdav1

    cajdav1 Soldiers are real hero's

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    Don't konw if anyone mentioned Norman Jefferson yet. He was fast and a very good punt returner.
     
    cajdav1, Dec 29, 2004
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