Cecil Collins 1997 LSU Highlights

Highlights from 2 of the 4 LSU games Cecil played in.

[@brentperez4700]

Watching these highlights of college football of what it was then compared to today is like watching a whole different sport.

[@bacardilvr]

"The saddest thing in life is wasted talent, and the choices that you make will shape your life forever." from A Bronx Tale

[@thomasvstewartjr9441]

Kiss&Tell: that's true, but it's simply not supposed to be that way. Every body should get more chances then blacks and they do Because all a black get is one chance. As long as witchcraft rule over nature these is what we Get.

[@philLSU]

I've been watching LSU football for nearly 20 years. Cecil was the best running back to play there. He was just an idiot who thought he was untouchable from the law.

[@g29000]

anniversary comment

[@NGA-PLZ]

The future sucks

[@robbylafont]

Cecil is the reason I became a big LSU fan….I remember that game against Auburn….I was so pumped watching LSU get the lead after spotting Auburn 14 points to start the game…..

[@plumtiger1]

Loved watching that guy. Wish we could have had a full career with him

[@LSUsaintsFANS]

Cecil ran the ball like he was on PCP... and he may well have been

[@charleskuss8428]

he was definitely on PCP

[@RedForeman301]

Best one sentence summation of his college and NFL career

[@kennonwilliams7204]

Went to school went him He was cold to watch in person ...just didn't have the right crowd around him keeping him focused he would have been a great Running back ..RAW TALENT

[@Gaviota84]

For my money he had the best 7 or 8 game cameo In college football history for a rb. He was fast physical as all get out and patient running style.

[@bryanrussell9906]

Zed no doubt man, incredible balance, legs always churning..an amazing talent..so sad, dude was a beast..dude was better than Faulk

[@michaelferguson5544]

I remember thinking he was a mix between Hershal Walker and Bo Jackson. But between the ears, this guy....wow.

[@TheU_pitching]

I'm only 14 and live i in Louisiana, about 20 minutes from leevesville, and still to this day, all I hear about is how this guy, was EASY a Heisman winner, and hall if fame to be, sucks that alllll of this talent was just thrown away

[@notfbiofficial4023]

Dang your 24 now? Im 15 here about him all the time

[@fredpitre2199]

I saw him play in tiger stadium. Whatever you been hearing is well how can I put this. They selling him short. He was just truly amazing really.

[@grandsonofAlbertJohn]

I watched the games he played in '97. I don't see one trait you'd need to be a great tailback that he lacked. He wasn't too short or too tall, ideal weight, good enough moves and cutting, but he had such great body lean and balance, ran harder than his weight, back in those days they'd say during the broadcast "he runs behind his pads" or "he's a downhill runner", (it's as if he has the advantage of running downhill into a tackler every time). James Brooks of Auburn, the Chargers, and Bengals, was considered by many NFL defensive players to be the back that ran so damn hard and was hard to tackle for a smaller back, Cecil is like that but bigger. And above average speed. Yeah , he had it all, physically. He was like peak "beast mode" Marshawn Lynch but with more speed

[@grandsonofAlbertJohn]

5:57. What great shot. His body lean, ability to cut back, and at nearly full speed. And he was known for his power.😂 You could see just by watching the few games he got a lot of of carries that he was special

[@josephclayton2225]

I played with him in junior high school, the heart of the team!

[@OgeeThegodfather]

I’m 26 tell this day hear stories on this guy like a legendary myth lol way in hahnville Louisiana …he was really that good from watching this he did look super elite but can’t find no high school videos on him

[@josephclayton2225]

@@OgeeThegodfather he honestly was that good, when I played with him we were in junior high and in the 1st half of one of our games he had over 200 yds rushing, he could have been much better then he was if he had a good team of people that really had his best interest!

[@OgeeThegodfather]

@@josephclayton2225 damn man sad story brah i hate hearing stories like that....rare talent

[@chriswillis1585]

Miss Charley Steiner!!!!! and Mike Gottfried and Ron Franklin!!!!! The golden era of espn college football announcers. Great blocking by Eunice's Trey Langley.

[@pablocaldeirao6362]

One of my all time LSU favorites, a beast. Your LSU career, they can neva take that away from u Cecil

[@darkjudge8786]

Came here after Crime in Sports. Guy is a monster.

[@rahlohmcdonogh4855]

Liar

[@Gaviota84]

Diesel had the best 7 games in college history though.

[@caveman726]

So what who cares, the guy terrorized women.

[@sagasaga76]

the sad part of all of this is that he could of went to the pros out high school !! Yes by far the best running back i ever seen !! he would hit the side line and boom he was out! But Mr. Collins if you get to see this hold your head and get better. We love you and God bless!

[@charleskuss8428]

its not sad :)

[@dusterbuster]

Name a major college rb who played in 7 games and still make the NFL? He had, perhaps, the shortest career of any rb in college. a lot of people forget he only played 3 and 1/4 games at LSU before breaking his leg at vandy- that's all! 3 games almost 600 yards . the other games at McNeese. Off the field actions kill careers. Reply ·

[@sonsoftheedelweiss72]

This is when Tiger Stadium was still the loudest stadium in the country. Miss those days a lot.

[@JKMcClaren1979]

It does seem quieter now. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still loud af, but I can remember around 2000 it was insanely loud, even with less people. I was at the Georgia game in ‘03 and that was the loudest game I’ve ever experienced.

[@Sagay56]

The best High School athlete i ever played against. All the physical tools but nothing upstairs. Sad story. Dude had it all and lost it.

[@charleskuss8428]

You didnt play against the Diesel

[@LSUFred]

Why oh why did you have to be such a headcase, Cecil? Could have been one of the all-time greats in CFB

[@rodneyscott2108]

Cecil “the Beast” Collins

[@nickallen162]

Best LSU running back I've ever seen to this day what a waste of talent

[@kee1074]

Kevin faulk

[@Ufillinme]

I can't wait to watch the 30 for 30 on Cecil, i hope they show how great of a running back he is. Amazing skills you can't buy.

[@caveman726]

Marvin i hope they don't, his accomplishments need to be ERASED

[@tommy380]

That would be 2 min of highlights & the other would all be arrests....

[@jackw8838]

During a televised game between Dallas and Detroit, statisticians surveyed at what point each running back was needing to make their first elusive move. Barry was 2 yards behind the line of scrimmage and Emmitt was 2 yards beyond the line of scrimmage. To answer your question regarding Dallas OL in 1991, Kevin Gogan, Nate Newton, Erik Williams and Mark Tuinei. All of who were very good Olinemen who were experienced veterans.

[@TheAlleyvols77]

I remember the diesal.I cant believe he only played 4 games w/lsu he was a beast,and im a vol fan.

[@Wargoat6]

In the height of his career at LSU, I remember meeting him at the Superdome during the LHSAA Football champions. He asked me, referring to one of the good looking Monroe girls wearing tight jeans "yo man, do you see panties?"

[@caveman726]

Yeah now he is prison for shit like that

[@rahlohmcdonogh4855]

Not something a man would repeat

[@MJC__]

If Cecil would had played the whole season, he would have, without any doubt, won the Heisman trophy.

[@jimbeam3783]

At least he was able to live a part of his dream in play D1 football for a college power house. I understand that he made some mistakes which prevented him from continuing his career but we all make mistakes. I just hope he is now living a productive life.

[@edwincirca1967]

Cecil Collins was arguably one of the most talented running backs in the history of L.S.U. football. He posessed that rare combination of speed and brute power. It's truly unfortunate that he chose to engage in activity which was detrimental to both his amateur and professional careers. Life is about making choices, and, sadly for Cecil, his choices led to some harsh consequences. I truly wish him the best upon his release from the penal system.

[@pulladunn9798]

1 of the best RB ever in the state of Louisiana. Numbers don't lie

[@freddiebryant5839]

Unfortunately I was in prison with cecil.South bay corr.we played basketball together regularly.

[@grandsonofAlbertJohn]

4:18 Cecil the Diesel was still faster than most wearing one sock and 1 shoe 😂

[@petepyeatt6909]

Cecil should have just chilled out. He could have been a multi-millionaire.

[@ruston10]

It was unfortunate Cecil kept Cecil from being an all-time LSU great. He should be mentioned right there next to Kevin Faulk, but he’s not. Jimmy Johnson also gave him a chance with the Dolphins. He had what nobody could teach him, god given talent and he still couldn’t stay out of trouble. What could have been. 😢

[@jwbjpb1338]

He could have been the greatest LSU RB of all time if not for his own issues.

[@grandsonofAlbertJohn]

There's very short running backs, and taller backs like Eddie George. There's 180 lb backs, (used to be), and big lumbering 240 lb short yardage backs. Cecil the Diesel was the ideal height, weight, had great body lean and balance, ran a lot harder than his weight. Had enough moves, good speed. One of those guys that had basically all the physical traits at a near perfect level for a college running back. He had it all. So much fun to watch, run people over, make cuts, had breakaway speed. What a waste.

[@BillSLGSA]

Also an Alan Faneca highlight video!

[@Gaviota84]

Top five rb in college I ever saw. 99 rating

[@sonsoftheedelweiss72]

Hershel Walker, Bo Jackson and Cecil Collins the best running backs in college history. To bad Cecil could not get it together.

[@dchager]

Barry Sanders?

[@jjdub9913]

Oh yes I remember the Diesel.. he was running wild against Auburn.... wow... he went off... I wish he would have made in the NFL with the Dolphins

Married a fellow inmates girlfriend while in prison. Dudes running through his life on shaky ground.

[@fernycastillo619]

Depcom Lol you serious? How do you know this?

[@ToneRetroGaming]

It's true. I was just reading an article about athletes with rap sheets. That's why I came to check out the video.

[@hannibal7158]

Very public knowledge.Waste Of Talent,He didn’t last long at LSU either.Let this game go to his head it felt like at the time.

[@jace15076]

Highlight reel for Hall of Famer #66 Alan Faneca.

[@ZenoBeatz]

DAMNN I CAN'T BELIEVE HES DOING 15 YEARS!

[@charleskuss8428]

Only got 4 left now!

[@FTBLDepot]

@@charleskuss8428 Been out since 2013…

[@Slymbeaux]

I met him at Ruby Tuesday's in the Cortana mall in BR and he was eyeing my friend Summer who was with me and just a good friend. He ended up coming to hang out once or twice at the apt we all hung out at. She didn't hang out with him more bc she said she felt a lil uncomfortable. I kept saying I think I heard something about him kinda important I should mention but can't remember what it was. My cousin ended up telling me what that "something" was and it was kinda important. He didn't hang out again after that and then the rest is history. I remember him being built like a tree trunk tho.

[@jackw8838]

Barry Sanders lost yards because he had a horrible OL. The fact he gained yards at all is a testament to his abilities. If he had ran behind the Cowboys OL he would have ran for 2000 yards every year. And Emmitt Smith, who did run behind the Cowboys OL, one of the best OL's in the history of the NFL, didn't come close to 2000 yards. The closest he came was a little more than 200 yards. Mostly he was in the 1300 yard range. He would have been slaughtered running behind Barry's OL.

[@IQ-gz8rp]

Agreed

[@bradc4695]

The truly sad fact is that Cecil Collins was a better running back than Kevin Faulk.......yes, the same Kevin Faulk who now has 3 super bowl rings and is considered by many to be one of the greatest LSU running backs of all time.

[@RedForeman301]

Doesn't he still hold the record for rush yards against ND at ND?

[@paulymac5513]

I remember Cecil the Diesel.

[@Sagay56]

He was sleeping with that woman. She only claimed that he was a peeping Tom because her husband caught him climbing out of her window.

[@theauthorparrishgorejack6409]

WTF?!?!?! The husband and wife were in bed together sleeping when the husband woke up and saw him. IDK if he was having an affair with the woman or not, but your explanation of the events is wrong.

[@BamaFan-vc4gn]

@@theauthorparrishgorejack6409 take into account who offered the opinion. Always making excuses for bad behavior. Absolutely no proof whatsoever that his claim is true.

[@mikemarshall7392]

Cecil the deseil. What wasted opportunity

[@Sandunga227]

@MOBST3RX5 ...while Dante Stallworth gets out in a month for driving drunk and killing someone! Quite a messed up world we're living in. I remember this guy when he played for my Dolphins. I always looked at Collins as the guy who was finally going to help Marino get a ring...always wondered what could have been. He'll be out soon and he's still young. Hopefully, he'll make good use of his freedom...

[@johnathonbennett1980]

Went to school with him, was a bad dude...look he paid his debt and I'm sure he is well aware of what he did...we don't need to keep saying it over and over...but when he was on he was unstoppable!

[@John_McClanahan]

You know it. I posted a link in that thread but it's buried a few pages down now.

[@christophermbair]

Goat

[@sagasaga76]

I went to school with this kid and he has had problems with women for a long time he used to get in to fights with the kids that lived on the local ARMY base over this girl he was dateing at the time. and in the class room he wasnt that great. But every body is saying badd things about him but when he was cool he was a nice guy !

[@kennonwilliams7204]

Sure was A good dude wrong crowd ..I played with him at Leesville too...He was cold ...Good heart no positive guidance

[@chewie2299]

Was at this Game w my dad

[@pappppie]

So who won the game?

[@dcal1736]

Hell of a duo with Faulk and Collins. Faulk not only had a great career with LSU but also with the Patriots. Collins could have done the same. Difference between one guy making right and smart decisions and the other just the opposite. Wasted talent.

[@theauthorparrishgorejack6409]

LSU had one of the best Olines in the schools history. With his physical abilities Cecil would have ran for 2500 yards had he started every game that season.

[@DNSKansas]

The first game LSU played after Cecil got hurt was against Florida. Do you honestly think Bob Stoops would not have come up with a scheme to stop Cecil? In hindsight, it was a blessing Cecil got hurt and didn't play against Florida, because it forced LSU to do something other than hand the ball to Cecil 25-30 times.

[@emilenarud3203]

@@DNSKansas Yeah and also Kevin Faulk (a much better person) might not have gotten his records in 1998

[@Carlito1988]

Doesn't everybody read Tiger Rant??

[@ragincajunjunkie]

Another tragic tale of wasted youth. Hopefully he'll come out of prison and be a productive member of society. Could have been one of the best ever!

[@bradleyr.6385]

No one wanted any of Cecil especially Martavious Houston.

[@FTBLDepot]

Served 13 years for felony burglary… was released in 2013.

[@dolamich]

this man would have took over where faulk left off. reminds me of james 33 of miami - howard 8 of michigan. power back thats willing to take on 2 lbs at the same time - Dlinemen and runs over dbs for the joy of it. like bo, e. campbell, j. brown sad he was set up as a dolphin player in a fake rap case.

[@deiva2236]

when he came out?

[@FTBLDepot]

*2013

[@arlyssaj9654]

My name is cecil

[@shraphen]

Whatever happened to Collin?

[@FTBLDepot]

Served 13 years for felony burglary… was released in 2013

[@dirtmerchant1980]

Played against him in HS, dude was a beast Then he broke his leg vs. auburn, and hes never seen the football field again as far as i know. He chased some girl around with his dick out at LSU, transferred to McNeese, his first game they didnt play him, and then he shook his dick at another woman before the next game. He was so talented that the Dolphins took him on despite his having hardly played any colege ball, but alas he got all rapey again. such a waste. He would have won the Heisman.

[@jackw8838]

Kevin Gogan 3x pro bowler, Nate Newton 6 x pro bowler, Mark Tuinei 2 x pro bowler, Erik Williams 4x pro bowler. Get your facts straight.

[@bull864]

The dude at 9:36 giving the camera the crotch chop wasn't sober.

[@marshmellow3110]

I was a freshmen in the student section losing my mind for the Auburn game. Craig killed us, but Cecile was unreal. What a waste.

[@theheartlandgroup757]

Fournette before Fournette….

[@nosaj56]

I know someone reads tigerdroppings

[@Isaac70065]

That was a real dirty move by number 13 at 8:36 ..then he tried to play it off by helping him up.

[@lloydmartin8433]

Larry Forster herb Tyler

[@stun2187]

Damn that kicker actually tackled him

[@joebates2368]

This is not highlights

[@guyfroml]

What a waste of talent. Guess it's true what they say about taking a boy out of the hood but not getting the hood out of the boy.

[@FTBLDepot]

Nothing to do with “the hood”… Cecil had mental problems.

[@radarlove007]

What is he serving time for and when does he get out? What a waste of talent.

[@FTBLDepot]

Served 13 years for felony burglary… was released in 2013

[@jackw8838]

To analyze an Oline one must not consider the best player, rather the worst. An Olin is like a chain, it is only as strong as it's weakest link. Having 2 pro bowlers means nothing if the other 3 or 4 players are mediocre. I don't think you understand anything about playing the game, you just know how to watch. Nothing more pathetic than listening to someone analyze football players when they themselves lacked the balls to get on a field and hit.