re: ESPN ranks LSU #3 in preseason rankings

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why? we almost put together the greatest single season resume in history with Jarrett Lee and Jordan Jefferson

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Great point. Also, remember the FPI is more about the talent levels of each group; O, D And ST, than the projection of a team ranking for winning the NC. This is why they make the point that last year's pre-season FPI did equate to great play on the field with 3 of the top 4 actually getting into the playoffs. The Tigers do look like a top 4 team on D and ST. Their rushing attack looks like it should be fantastic. So much so, that even a mediocre passing attack(like 2011 let's say) could propel this team into being a championship contender. It won't take long to figure that out this coming season. If LSU is 3-0 they will likely go into Tuscaloosa undefeated and ranked somewhere in the top 5.