re: So, who really feels LSU has a chance at a NC the next several years

A program is a 'Ryan Perrilloux' away from winning, losing or not even making it to, a BCS Title.


We almost lost Perrilloux to Texas.
Then we got him.
Then he came in and helped win the SEC Cship against Tennessee.
Then he gets in trouble.
Then he gets in trouble.
Then he probably gets in trouble again.
Then he's kicked off to his dismay....and ours.
Then JJ happens.


THis is all to say that it happened to us, and that it can happen again. WIth that said, it can (and has) happen to a team like Bama, UF, Arky(HAHAHAHAHAHA), Auburn, UGA, ATM...etc.
Also, an Albert Means can happen, or conversely a Cam Newton (where, wierdly, you don't get caught)

So who knows. Gotta see how our qbs and of course, our offensive coaching develops and keeps talent.

There is so much luck, but one thing is for sure. If we play like we did against Clemson, the we are subject to playing down to our competition....say like a lowly Ole Miss in a season where one fumble can ruin your chances to the Title.


Talent
Coaching and
LUCK.

Have to have all three, and we can...... so I will say, YES we can win in the next 3 years. Hell, maybe we can get a Mulligan Bowl with Bama, one day.



Also, maybe we can retroactively award ourselves a national championship from the "Football Thesaurus" like Bama does.