LSU All-Time Greatest: Wide Receiver Nominations

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  1. MobileBengal

    MobileBengal Founding Member

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    I haven't posted a list in any of these threads, yet, since unlike most of the rest of you, I wasn't born and raised an LSU fan. However, I think the best two receivers we've ever had were walking the campus the same time I was.

    Josh Reed
    Michael Clayton

    I figured there would be a lot of votes for Wendell Davis and Eric Martin, but I just didn't get to see them.

    I'd probably also add Dwayne Bowe, and I agree with putting Doucet before LaFell.
     
    MobileBengal, Jul 25, 2009
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  2. mctiger

    mctiger RIP, and thanks for the music Staff Member

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    Davis remains my all-time favorite Tiger. Simply an outstanding route runner and pass catcher, he and Hodson worked together like they had telepathy. IMO, he would have been a 10-12 year pro had it not been for the nastiest injury I have ever seen on a football field, even worse (if not as graphic) than Theismann's broken leg,.

    Martin was another great possession-type receiver. A converted running back like Reed, he wasn't as nimble or fast as JR, but was very rugged and tough to bring down in the open field. He and Bobby Hebert were a treat to watch as Saints.
     
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  3. charlie_c0756

    charlie_c0756 Founding Member

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    So NOBODY includes Eddie Kennison in the mix? He was unreal at LSU and has been in the pros probobly longer than any LSU receiver I'm aware of. I could be wrong, just my opinion.



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    charlie_c0756, Jul 25, 2009
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  4. Cajun Sensation

    Cajun Sensation I'm kind of a big deal Staff Member

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  5. P&G_wheelz007

    P&G_wheelz007 Football anyone?

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    1.) Josh Reed
    2.) Dwayne Bowe
    3.) Michael Clayton
    4.) Wendell Davis
    5.) Early Doucet
    6.) Brandon Lafell


    :crystal::geaux::crystal::geaux::crystal:
     
    P&G_wheelz007, Jul 26, 2009
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  6. Bengal B

    Bengal B Founding Member

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    Nobody has mentioned Carlos Carson who caught 5 touchdown passes against Rice in 1977 in a 77-0 blowout.

    Josh Reed is hands down LSU's greatest receiver followed by Wendell Davis but Carlos should be in the poll.
     
    Bengal B, Jul 26, 2009
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  7. Richdog

    Richdog 02 Cecilia alumni champs

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    Josh Reed
    Michael Clayton
    Wendell Davis
    Carlos Carson
    Early Doucet
    Eric Martin
     
    Richdog, Jul 26, 2009
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  8. islstl

    islstl Playoff committee is a group of great football men Staff Member

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    J Reed
    M Clayton
    E Martin
    W Davis
    C Carson
    D Bowe

    When someone brought up Carlos Carson, that took me back to my first days listening and following LSU football.

    That late 70s team was really good.
     
    islstl, Jul 26, 2009
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  9. houtiger

    houtiger Founding Member

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    Wendell Davis is #1 in my book.
    Josh Reed
    Dwayne Bowe
    Michael Clayton - best blocker downfield
    Andy Hamilton
     
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  10. gumborue

    gumborue Throwin Ched

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    he was fast and he made several exciting returns but i dont remember him being a top receiver. although who could be with howard passing to you.
     
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