Re: The Original L.T (For the football "newbies") Lawrence Taylor, an All-America at North Carolina, was the first-round draft pick of the New York Giants and the second player selected overall in the 1981 NFL Draft. The 6-3, 237-pound linebacker set the tone for his pro career with an outstanding rookie season during which he recorded a career-high 133 tackles, 9.5 sacks, 8 passes defensed, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and an interception.A dominant force on defense, Taylor was named first-team All-Pro in each of his first nine seasons. His ability to dominate a game with his attack style changed the outside linebacker position from a read-and-react posture to an aggressive mode.An intense player, he had the speed to run past offensive linemen and the strength to out-muscle them. Starting in Taylor?s first season, the Giants began a 10-season streak in which they made the playoffs six times and won two Super Bowls.Although Taylor?s accomplishments are many, he recorded his finest statistical season in 1986 when he was named the NFL?s MVP, becoming the first defensive player to do so since 1971. That season, Taylor recorded a career high 20.5 sacks, 105 total tackles, five passes defensed, and two forced fumbles.In a 1988 game against the New Orleans Saints, suffering with a torn pectoral muscle in his shoulder, Taylor demonstrated his remarkable strength and determination. Wearing a harness to keep his shoulder in place, he managed to record seven tackles, three sacks, and two forced fumbles. The Giants won 13-12.Taylor recorded 132.5 quarterback sacks (not including 9.5 sacks he recorded in 1981, since the sack didn?t become an official NFL statistic until 1982), 1,088 tackles, 33 forced fumbles, 10 fumble recoveries, and nine interceptions during his career. He was selected to play in 10 Pro Bowls and in 1994 was named to the NFL?s 75th Anniversary All-Time Team.He was probably one of the most athletic guys EVER to play the game..one of the greatest of all time
Re: The Original L.T (For the football "newbies") nice article playa. very inspiring, reminds me of willis reed.
Re: The Original L.T (For the football "newbies") <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (playaofthegame @ Jan 7 2007, 06:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I didnt write it haha</div>oh. well then you should quote it. stealing a story is serious crime.
Re: The Original L.T (For the football "newbies") This is exactly why I hate Ladanian Tomlinson being called LT. A few years ago LT was Laurence now it is Tomlinson. He is one of the greatest linebackers and athlete to ever play the game.
Re: The Original L.T (For the football "newbies") This title shouldnt be the Original LT, It should be the Real LT.
Re: The Original L.T (For the football "newbies") No, they should both be recognized. And I bet by the end of Tomlinson's career, he will definitely deserve to be called the one and only.
Re: The Original L.T (For the football "newbies") I am saying that Tomlinson should have never been called LT in the first place.
Re: The Original L.T (For the football "newbies") <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pacers fan forever @ Jan 7 2007, 08:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>oh. well then you should quote it. stealing a story is serious crime.</div>Loser
Re: The Original L.T (For the football "newbies") <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (7Goat @ Jan 8 2007, 07:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>No, they should both be recognized. And I bet by the end of Tomlinson's career, he will definitely deserve to be called the one and only.</div>uh, no. L.T. = best linebacker ever, and it will take a TON more and at least 2 SB's for tomlinson to be called this...
Re: The Original L.T (For the football "newbies") I still remember when Laurence Taylor wrestled Bam Bam Bigelow a few years ago..he's an all-time great.
Re: The Original L.T (For the football "newbies") <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (playaofthegame @ Jan 11 2007, 06:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Loser</div>and if you don't eat your carrots you're going to be in big trouble, mister.
Re: The Original L.T (For the football "newbies") It doesn't bother me that Tomlinson is being caleld LT since, well, he is LT, or his initials stand that way. The real identification of LT, really, belongs to Lawrence Taylor without a shadow of a doubt. He was the originator of the nickname being labeled that, and why should it be changed? Because there's a new star and he's a running back which is an offensive position that gets alot of lets say, star media attention? I'm not sure, but Taylor is LT, but Tomlinson is also LT. However to me, it's all the same.<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ginger Jesus @ Jan 11 2007, 11:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>and if you don't eat your carrots you're going to be in big trouble, mister. </div>Ah, sounds like you're bringing us back some Full House memories.
