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When challenged with the task of coming up with my Top Ten All-Time LSU Football Greats, I thought about it and decided to modify it a bit. I felt more compelled to list the players I thought did the most with their opportunity while wearing a LSU helmet.
My picks may not necessarily be the best or most gifted athletes to wear the Purple & Gold, but those whom I felt maximized their chance on the field.
The good thing about creating these lists is that they are subjective, sometimes questionable, and always stir debate. I am sure I will be excluding some great players, that have graced the LSU gridiron over the years, however, there are only 10 slots so many potential candidates have to be left out.
Besides, this is my list, and I get to pick and choose.
That being said, here is my list starting with No. 10:
No. 10 Herb Tyler, QB—Tyler played for LSU in the latter half of the 1990s as a dual threat quarterback, and a dual threat he was. If he wasn't doing his best imitation of a waterbug—scrambling for positive yards—he was accurately connecting with his receivers. He was immensely productive on the field, finishing with a greater than 60% pass completion percentage and running for 23 touchdowns. His highlight game came in 1997 as he lead LSU over No. 1 Florida.
No. 9 Matt Flynn, QB—Matt is a perfect example of a talented player waiting in the wings, biding his time, learning the system, and then being prepared to go when the time comes. All he did was do what his predecessor, JaMarcus Russell, couldn't do, and that was lead the Tigers to their second BCS title. Matt was a very smart quarterback at LSU, who played within the system, connected well with his receivers, wasn't afraid to put his head down and run, and managed the offense admirably.
No. 8 Kevin Faulk, RB—Kevin was a teammate of Herb Tyler in the mid-to-late 1990s and complemented his QB very well. He was a slashing style runner who could run inside and had the speed to get outside. He was tough, persistent, and very adept at getting extra yards. This All-American set numerous records while at LSU: for rushing, all-purpose yards, and scoring. In fact, in the SEC, only Georgia's Herschel Walker had more rushing yards than Faulk.
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