The state of Lsu's program from an outsider's prospective...

You guys have this standard of excellence etched in your brains from what Saban did. The first thing I put my finger on where there is a major difference so far is the last several years Saban was there, he had an above average QB and left one up in to 07 that Miles won with. Right now, Les has not proved he can recruit, develop and win at the same level with this own QB. In 2005 he took a chance on Perriloux then for the 06 class didn't sign a qb. So, you went 2 classes without a QB. That becomes a major issue in the SEC. Is it Miles' fault? I'm not sure.

Next, try to remember you are 8-2 right now. You played great defense against Florida and Bama who are the best 2 teams in the country this year and you were only a couple plays away in each game from winning. I'd go as far as to say had Miles been developing a QB from as far back as 05 or 06 you probabaly win 1 and maybe both those games. Understand, a young QB against those defenses is gonna have trouble no matter what play is called most times. The throwing windows are very small and the casual fan doesn't understand what it's like against those pass rushes. Play those games with Jordan having another year or 2 experience I like the chances better. Nevertheless, understand the only way anyone is going to beat Saban right now will be a low scoring game where either 1 big play, 1 mental break down, 1 turn over, 1 special teams play is the difference in the game.

I think there are alot of good qualities about Les Miles and the only questions I have now is can he develop a winning qb who can make a few plays against an Alabama or Florida? And if you lose one or 2 of those games how does the team respond? Last year, they didn't respond so well in my opinion. It will be interesting to see what happens these last 2 games b/c both teams are riding confidence.