Jones says LSU’s best is yet to come
Chad Jones has seen the black-and-white footage of Billy Cannon’s legendary punt return plenty of times.
It just so happens that this year is the 50th anniversary of Cannon’s 89-yard return for a touchdown on Halloween night, one of the most famous plays in SEC history.
“He definitely broke more tackles than I did, but we were both moving at the same speed because we were both so tired,” quipped Jones, whose 93-yard punt return for a touchdown last week against Mississippi State saved LSU in a 30-26 victory.
It wasn’t the only time Jones saved the Tigers in that game, either. He deflected away a pass in the end zone that would have been a sure touchdown in the final minutes had he not seen the tight end out of the corner of his eye at the last moment.
“I’m just glad he tried to line-drive the pass,” Jones said. “If he lobs that ball, we’re definitely in trouble.”
It’s been that kind of season for the Tigers so far, too close for comfort.
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10/1/9
