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re: Im just going to leave this here:
Posted on 8/13/14 at 3:21 pm to lsupride87
Posted on 8/13/14 at 3:21 pm to lsupride87
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I still have no clue how Cannon isnt on that list.
Cannon only had 598 yards rushing with 5 TDs his winning year. Its not surprising he is ranked so low when compared to modern players.
Posted on 8/13/14 at 4:28 pm to Master of Sinanju
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Cannon only had 598 yards rushing with 5 TDs his winning year. Its not surprising he is ranked so low when compared to modern players.
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I still have no clue how Cannon isnt on that list.
Not that I was around or anyone would really know this, BUT...
Billy Cannon averaged 23.8 on kickoffs, 14.7 on punt returns, 40.3 on PUNTS and had 4 INTS. on D that averaged 47.6 per interception return. And although he had the famous TD return against Ole Miss, he was also in on the 4th and goal tackle at the 1 against them to win it as a linebacker (though he normally played safety).
Also, in 58, while leading LSU to an undefeated NC season, he threw the only TD in the Sugar Bowl in LSU's 7-0 win over Clemson and kicked the extra point.
Rushing the ball was just one of the things he did well. Pretty amazing...
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