College Football: The Mount Rushmore for the 30 best programs of all time
By Brad Weiss
LSU Tigers: Les Miles, Billy Cannon, Glenn Dorsey, Tommy Casanova
With nearly 800 wins and three national titles, the LSU Tigers are one of the more decorated programs in college football history. Over the course of their existence, LSU has produced one Heisman Trophy winner and 33 All-Americans, while taking home 15 conference titles.
Les Miles
The head coach of the LSU Tigers from 2005 through some of the 2016 NCAA season, Les Miles posted an incredible 114-34 record, winning the 2011 Coach of the Year Award. Leading the team to two SEC titles, Miles also brought home a national title as head coach of the Tigers in 2007. In a very tough SEC, he posted a 62-28 record.
Billy Cannon
When it comes to LSU football, Billy Cannon is a name that is forever cemented as an absolute legend for the program. A two-time All-American, Cannon helped the Tigers to a national title, while twice being named the SEC Player of the Year. The winner of the 1959 Heisman Trophy, Cannon had his No. 20 retired by the school. He went on to win three AFL titles at the pro level.
Glenn Dorsey
One of the more dominant nose tackles in college football history, Glenn Dorsey was a two-time All-American for the Tigers, leading them to a national title in 2007. The winner of the Bronco Nagurski, Outland, and Lombardi Trophies, Dorsey was twice named an All-SEC player, while taking home the 2007 Defensive Player of the Year Award. He would go on to be the No. 5 overall selection in the 2008 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.
Tommy Casanova
Tommy Casanova went to LSU initially as a running back, but after his freshman season, he moved to the defensive side of the ball and the rest is history. Casanova was a three-time All-American, all-conference three times, and was named to the All-Century Team. A Sports Illustrated cover boy, Casanova had his No. 37 retired by the school and is currently enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame.