Embarrassment of riches - Sleeping giant fully realized by "triumvirate"

Before leaving Michigan State for LSU, I recall discussion about Saban researching databases on recruits and per-capita NFL players in each of the states, and it was stated that that is why he felt LSU was the place to be. Other coaches had also long-time stated that LSU was a "sleeping giant" (Bowden and others who raided New Orleans and Louisiana HS's in the 80's and 90's).

We have to give credit to DiNardo for initiating the process of "bringing back the magic" with Kevin Faulk and others opting for LSU, which started the improved retention of our best Louisiana-resident talent, no matter whether he brought the magic to full fruition or not (and he did not, of course).

Saban, like him, love him, dislike him or hate him, took what DiNardo started and brought the retention to realization when he consistently garnered the majority of the Dirty Dozen within the Louisiana border, while enhancing LSU's ability to attract Southern/Texas and national talent to Baton Rouge.

Who would have thought that Saban's successor would be even better at attracting talent to Baton Rouge? Well, it is certainly debatable whether Miles' classes are better or equivalent, but I am going to say that Miles' has indeed raised the level up at least a half of a notch. Recruiting the likes of highly-rated Offensive linemen from places such as Michigan (Barksdale), and the top Pro-style Qb in the nation from Indiana (I know Mauck was from Indiana, but he certainly was not as highly acclaimed), along with the continued successes in Florida, Texas and the like, added onto the retention of the far majority of Louisiana talent, is just so great to see.

For years we knew the potential, and the DiNardo-Saban-Miles triumvirate TOGETHER are to be thanked for awaking the sleeping giant to this moment in time, where we really do have an embarrassment of riches on the gridiron for our beloved Tigers.

Saban is not exactly in a bad situation, but you know deep in his psyche he is still not at rest about leaving, no matter what he or any Bammer says.

Meanwhile for us, this is the golden era of LSU football, where 2012-2015 look to be possibly better ( a great offense to add to a great defense and great specials teams) - It is sure GREAT to be a Tiger !