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Looks great on paper

Posted on 1/21/26 at 4:23 pm
Posted by Wes_man225
Denham Springs LA
Member since Feb 2020
104 posts
Posted on 1/21/26 at 4:23 pm
I've learned not to get too excited with the way things look on paper. The major question is "Will they have leadership on the team and will they put in the work both in the weight room and the playbook as well as the classroom. The 2019 team is the measuring stick. Joe B. came in and showed by example and garnered the respect of the team. Everything fell in place as the players were in great shape, played physical, and was the best offensive playbook I've ever seen at LSU. I can only hope that things go as well for this 2026 LSU Football team. Geaux Tigers!
Posted by Sofaking2
Member since Apr 2023
19986 posts
Posted on 1/21/26 at 4:26 pm to
I don’t know, but I’m pretty excited to see this team come together. Very excited Kelly is gone and we got Lane.
This post was edited on 1/21/26 at 4:27 pm
Posted by TigerBait2008
Boulder,CO
Member since Jun 2008
39077 posts
Posted on 1/21/26 at 4:27 pm to
If you're not excited you've lost your mind.
Posted by brewdrees
Member since Aug 2018
5461 posts
Posted on 1/21/26 at 5:04 pm to
If it all goes sideways....
Posted by YeauxTigers
Sugar Land, TX
Member since Dec 2007
1109 posts
Posted on 1/21/26 at 5:06 pm to
It's simple Kelly went on retirement and Lane is working his tail off, I'm excited no matter who we get! Ready for the 2026 season already!!

Geaux Tigers!
Posted by jwingert77
Dallas
Member since Nov 2007
669 posts
Posted on 1/21/26 at 5:48 pm to
Yes on paper….

Let’s see what happens from here …
Posted by OU812ME2
Earth
Member since Jun 2021
1349 posts
Posted on 1/21/26 at 6:55 pm to
What a shitty take. Do you have any idea how much work it's going to take to run Kiffin's hurry up offense? The kind that creates competition and hardship that molds a team. I assume this has been conveyed to everyone before they signed. Be prepared to not see substitutions much like 2019 ran. Likely to have plenty of opponents puking tying to keep up with us.
Posted by chadr07
Pineville, Louisiana
Member since Jan 2015
13377 posts
Posted on 1/21/26 at 7:11 pm to
I for one am very excited to see what a real coaching staff that can actually develop players will have this team looking like.
Posted by Barkbowwow
Member since Nov 2025
269 posts
Posted on 1/22/26 at 6:16 am to
I am more worried about what happens after he wins the NC. Will he check out like O and start actively chasing pussy??
Posted by otowntiger
O-Town
Member since Jan 2004
16834 posts
Posted on 1/22/26 at 6:25 am to
Agreed- getting the talent is obviously huge. But it’s not everything.
Posted by TBoy@LSU
Member since Sep 2012
6162 posts
Posted on 1/22/26 at 6:34 am to
There isn't a single school ahead of LSU with the issues that concern the OP. Kiffin has done what he can do this time of year, bring in football players. From here to Clemson will involve organization and coaching. Kiffin had a plan for recruiting and it was a good one. I trust he has a plan going forward,
This post was edited on 1/22/26 at 6:35 am
Posted by BayouCowboy
Member since Dec 2012
16655 posts
Posted on 1/22/26 at 6:46 am to
It's hard to project how a team is going to gel in the age of mercenary football, but one thing is clear. Lane and staff are working their arse off recruiting and aren't going to be complacent when it comes to coaching and development so you know they are going to put a good product on the field.

There are no rebuilds anymore. It's an annual reset which probably fits Kiffin's mindset as well if not better than any other coach in CFB. He was basically doing this before CFB evolved into it.
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