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We just got your best defensive player, so I guess he's doing something right. Kelly hired the right staff, and now is telling the kids the facts they wanna hear - we're gonna win and you're gonna have a chance to play in the NFL if we do. That is why the ballers come to the SEC and particularly to LSU, a chance to win a Natty, and play in the Big Show. Kelly is on track, be it early into this thing.

UGA coaches don't win Nattys, and the Dawgs are fine with that. Let's get real, Georgia's population is three times larger than Louisiana's, and like LSU, UGA is the only real program, so with access to that many athletes, UGA should be three times better - but they aren't. They lose athletes to other schools and they just don't coach them up. Kirby is a fine coach, especially on defense, but he needs a top-flight OC to win it all - and he just hasn't found one. Saban does it every year, it seems. Even Orgeron found one. Kirby is still looking. Perhaps he'll find one, or, he'll get lucky and win one with this year's defense, but at present, his offense is still lacking.

You forgot the $30 million buyout. It isn't about the money, it is about the prize. All quality coaches want to coach against that best. The SEC is the best - coaches, programs, athletes, money, exposure. First in everything. "If you're not first, you're last..."

Because he can make more money AND win a National Championship. You really can't do either at Mich St.

Crudely put, but accurate.

LSU is one of the best jobs in the nation. In the top 10 for sure, probably between 6 - 8. Sure, ND, AL, OH ST are the true elite, but LSU is right there. The history/tradition, the recruiting, the support, and the SEC all make it a tremendous job for anyone not at a top school. Three championships with three different coaches in 16 years proves that a good coach can win at the highest level at LSU. Even mediocre coaches, like Miles and Orgeron can win Nattys at LSU. It is a premier job, no doubt.

I wouldn't say one very poorly officiated game doesn't make a rivalry. But, Jimbo might change things. Last year was nothing but highway robbery.

If Canada does his job, next year's recruiting on Offense should be much better. Don't kid yourself, these defensive recruits are coming to be coached by Aranda. LSU's offense picks up, and recruiting Offensive talent with improve immediately.

Stoops has been done for years. Big Twelve is second rate conference. No defense, no change at the ring.

How many OU players have been arrested in the last two years? They are approaching U Miami and U Florida numbers for criminals in cleats. More BS from a perpetual bridesmaid. Big Twelve is a garbage conference - no defense. Garbage

I'm with Booger, nothing like loving your job to bring out the best in someone. Hoping for the best for O, he deserves a chance. They are good, smart coaching prospects from Louisiana, let's see if we can't keep our talent home.

You can tell by the off-field incidents with the Nkemdiche brothers, and Tunsil, that the Ole Miss program is full of problem children. Talent alone won't get it in the NFL, work and professional attitude are a must. Up to him, he might be an All Pro, or out of the league in another year or two.

Talent as good or better at LSU now. No other FBS school to compete with for LA talent, unlike Florida where UF and Miami compete. But, there is no real difference in caliber of job between LSU and FSU, relatively the same. SEC West is the toughest place to coach, for sure. Do he want that challenge, or not? Evidently not. He's not the savior for LSU. They need someone vested in the program, Orgeron perhaps. OR, a young coach ready to make a name with the energy and vitality to challenge Saban. Aranda, perhaps. LSU is fine. Miles was done. We may not get that program defining coach immediately, patience. LSU needs to conduct itself professionally so it can attract the right caliber coach. A program with unrealistic expectations, history of treating coaches badly, or intrusive admin/alum will turn-off many coaches with the right stuff. We don't need a Petrino or a Briles, and we don't need a Fedora/Holgerson/Gundy, who are no better than Orgeron. Patience.

I'm afraid he's over his head. Hope not, but that's my gut.