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Could TM7 be the Best Football Player in LSU History?
Posted on 7/14/12 at 9:15 am
Posted on 7/14/12 at 9:15 am
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As a true freshman in 2010, Mathieu played in all 13 games with one start.
He finished the season with 59 tackles, 4.5 sacks and two interceptions.
He was the Outstanding Defensive Player of the 2011 Cotton Bowl Classic after he recorded seven tackles, one tackle for loss, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, one interception, one sack and one pass breakup.
At the end of the 2011 regular season, Mathieu had 71 total tackles (54 solo and 17 assists), 1.5 sacks, 5 forced fumbles (2 returned for a touchdown), and 2 interceptions.
On special teams, Mathieu had 26 punt returns for 420 yards, with 2 returned for a touchdown.
Just 25 games into his career, Mathieu has already shattered the LSU record and tied the Southeastern Conference record with 12 forced fumbles.
His six forced fumbles this season matched his own single-season record set last year (from LSUsports.net).
College awards and honors
2011 Finalist for Heisman Trophy Award
2011 National Defensive Player of the Year (Chuck Bednarik Award)
2011 SEC Championship Game MVP
2011 SEC Defensive Player of the Year Award (AP)
2011 Finalist Walter Camp Player of the Year Award
2011 Cotton Bowl Defensive Most Outstanding Player
2010 First Team Freshman All-America
2010 Freshman All-Southeastern Conference
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And that's just through his sophomore season.
If he comes back for an encore of his 2011 performance, I would be compelled to put him with Billy Cannon and Tommy Casanova among the greatest football players at LSU, possibly surpass.
Thug POS maybe, but his talents on the football field are nothing short of extraordinary.
And he just turned 20.
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Posted on 7/14/12 at 9:16 am to Hugo Stiglitz
I hope he proves everyone wrong.
Also, Patrick Peterson says hi.
Also, Patrick Peterson says hi.
Posted on 7/14/12 at 9:18 am to Hugo Stiglitz
Ronnie Lott, Ed Reed, Charles Woodson... he's from their cloth 
Posted on 7/14/12 at 9:18 am to Hugo Stiglitz
I dgaf what anyone says OR what the stats say but Kevin Faulk is the best LSU player I've ever watched.
Posted on 7/14/12 at 9:20 am to Hugo Stiglitz
He can be one of the great one's for sure, but he needs to shut up.
I'm beginning to thing he's just plain stupid.
I'm beginning to thing he's just plain stupid.
Posted on 7/14/12 at 9:21 am to KyleOrtonsMustache
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I dgaf what anyone says OR what the stats say but Kevin Faulk is the best LSU player I've ever watched.
Kevin Faulk is my favorite LSU player of all time.
Maybe not the best but certainly up there.
Posted on 7/14/12 at 9:21 am to Hugo Stiglitz
"Best"? As in most overrated? Maybe. Possibly. But probably not
Posted on 7/14/12 at 9:21 am to Hugo Stiglitz
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Kevin Faulk is my favorite LSU player of all time.
my favorite LSU football player ever is probably Dwayne Bowe
Dunno why. favorite tiger of all time is D-Mitch though 
Posted on 7/14/12 at 9:22 am to UFownstSECsince1950
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UFownstSECsince1950
41-11. Expect it again this season.
Posted on 7/14/12 at 9:23 am to KyleOrtonsMustache
I absolutely hated Kevin Faulk when he was at LSU. He's had a nice pro career and I have a ton of respect for him now.
Posted on 7/14/12 at 9:23 am to mauser
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He can be one of the great one's for sure, but he needs to shut up.
I'm beginning to thing he's just plain stupid.
ALL OF THIS, somebody needs to just take his Twitter account away, or get Russel Sheppard to show him how to use it to come off as a good guy, not a complete fricking retard.
I've got a ton of love for the Honey Badger and there is no denying he's one of the most dynamic game changers in College Football, but for the love of god man please stop tweeting!!!!
Posted on 7/14/12 at 9:24 am to Hugo Stiglitz
Sure, why not, LSU only has one or two truly great players.
Posted on 7/14/12 at 9:25 am to Tiger1242
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but for the love of god man please stop tweeting!!!!
Posted on 7/14/12 at 9:25 am to northalabamacracker
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Sure, why not, LSU only has one or two truly great players.
edit because that might get me banned
This post was edited on 7/14/12 at 9:35 am
Posted on 7/14/12 at 9:26 am to Elleshoe
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Elleshoe
The Joke is partially on you to you know.
Posted on 7/14/12 at 9:27 am to MagicCityBlazer
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The Joke is partially on you to you know.
how is that? for NOT taking the bait?
Posted on 7/14/12 at 9:36 am to MagicCityBlazer
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Patrick Peterson says hi.
As of right now,
PP7 is the better cover corner in college.
TM7 is the better football player in college.
Posted on 7/14/12 at 9:38 am to Hugo Stiglitz
TM7 couldn't lick the dirt off my cleats
This post was edited on 7/14/12 at 9:42 am
Posted on 7/14/12 at 9:41 am to Hugo Stiglitz
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As of right now,
PP7 is the better cover corner in college.
TM7 is the better football player in college.
Given the choice I would take Junior PP over TM any day of the week.
Both great players but I think PP was a NFL caliber corner in Purple and Gold.
Posted on 7/14/12 at 9:54 am to UFownstSECsince1950
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"Best"? As in most overrated? Maybe. Possibly. But probably not
Did you pay close attention to the arse whopping LSU handed your Gators this past fall?
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