re: I disagree that LSU has a largely negative fan base.

The reason this site exists is to permit the expression of opinions.
Some are optimistic, some are not.
Some are informed, some are not.
None are invalid.
BUT, the characterization of fans as being doomsayers is probably pretty inaccurate.
There is unhappiness and anxiety arising form the inexplicable failure to adjust offensive play and strategy on 1/9.
We let an exceptional recruiting class slip thru our fingers for various reasons.
VERY frustrating.
But everybody recognizes we're 13-1 and we're reloading for a possible NC next year.
I really like where the program stands.
I am really unhappy about 1/9 (the WAY we lost) and frustrated at "what could have been" today.
We could/ should have done better.
These views are not negative and they damn sure aren't invalid or inappropriate.