re: How many of the top 10 recruits in Louisiana are going to other SEC schools?

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Add Mathis and smith...no wonder we won't beat them!!! Every year our top talent leaves. Just like the 90's

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Well this is just a giant overreaction. Step away from the ledge brother.

In 2016 LSU landed 9 of the top 10 LA players
In 2015 it was 7 of 10
In 2014 it was 5 of 10, but I think most would agree outside of Cam Robinson, LSU got the better end of the "lost" commitments. Would you take Hootie Jones over Jamal Adams, or even Chark over Speedy Noil?
In 2013 LSU pulled 7 of the top 10
In 2012 (not a great year for LA talent) LSU got 6 of 10. The big miss was Landon Collins, but the other top 10 misses were Shiro Davis and Denzel Devall. Remember those guys? I don't. However, there were so other LA players named Hill, Hawkins, Dural, D. Jones outside of the top 10 who did OK at LSU.

Regardless of what happens with Mathis and Smith, LSU is likely going to finish with at least a top 8 class. That doesn't happen after a coaching change.