re: bamacessed observation...often seems that Bama offers kids before LSU

It's strategic and it's smart. LSU likes to evaluate and make sure they fit. Saban puts pressure on LSU by offering top tier talent in LA early. It puts LSU on notice and pressures LSU to quicken their evaluations. It also causes us, as fans, to stress on keeping state kids because LSU is the only state school and LSU fans aren't use to seeing its own leave the state. It's unlike any other talent rich state in the sec. When kids see bama offer early and LSU slow play, it causes doubt. It allows players an excuse to choose bama if they want. It causes LSU to work harder to secure its own. LSU fans go crazy at the mere perception we are being out worked in our own state. When it becomes a reality, it levels up a bit. Fantastic strategy.

I think LSU has screwed the pooch in n la but it can be remedied. This staff doesn't lack recruiting prowess so the deficiencies can be overcome. I don't think many other staffs could ward off the attack as well as Les has and he doesn't get near enough recognition for it...recruiting wise.