I applaud you for having a positive outlook and always appreciate when fans take the time to write something thoughtful and substantive, but I'm just not quite sure if I'm comprehending your central argument here. Are you suggesting that LSU is in the "best" position simply because Bama's unparalleled success is setting Tide fans up for a serious hangover once Saban leaves and they return to Earth? That's a fairly terrible argument.

And for the record, I'm not a doomsdayer, and I certainly believe that LSU is poised to remain a relevant top 10 program. But there are a number of teams who appear to on the upswing, while you can't definitively say the same thing about us (tOSU, FSU, Mizzou, Clemson, even Auburn to name a few).

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The last thing we want is our beloved football team processed by some egotistical autocrat.

As I wrote after the game, a fair argument can be made that we have been processed. I can't remember a time since 2003 when we practically expected to lose a game, got blown out, and then had several fans come back to tell us how a 21-point asswhipping wasn't really such a poor showing. The fact that a loss to Saban is practically considered acceptable speaks volumes about how we view our team relative to Alabama.

At the very least, our expectations have been processed.

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Posted by Time

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Posted on 11/11/13 at 11:13 pm to Navytiger74

Thanks for the feedback Navytiger74, and you have my sincerest gratitude for your service.

Firstly, I do not wish my opening post being viewed as an 'argument' at all, but more of an 'observation'. Based on this observation I'm making an informed prediction of LSU's future. My stance is that we will have prolonged success, indirectly impacted by Alabama's ephemeral, albeit historic dynasty. To be perfectly clear, LSU's destiny is not dependent upon Bama. However, we will capitalize on their inevitable demise - it is an instinctive reaction in such a situation.

In regards to the processing comment - keep in mind that we've been very competitive with Bama, except the BCSNCG. We came out flat - but obviously proved we were equally as talented, given the fact we pummeled them at home the SAME season. It's highly improbable to beat an equally talented team consecutively in ANY sport. 2011 is still one of the best teams EVER in college football - do not forget this. It's just a shame two of the best teams ever played in the same season, same conference, same division

Sure - we're the underdogs this season; but as before-mentioned, we lost half of our starters from last year. We will recover very soon. Les is a damn strong recruiter.