re: If Les were still the coach, how would the season be at this point compared to CEO?

I still don't understand why you guys got rid of Les. From an outsiders perspective, he was a good coach and a winner. Sure, it wasn't always pretty, but he kept LSU at or near the top and always fielded tough teams.

It takes a special year to beat what Bama has rolling right now. The entire SEC has fallen into this trap of turning over coaches in their programs in this chase to unseat Bama. You all played right into Saban's hands as turnover is tough and there will be growing pains and chaos. You all did exactly what he wanted and made his job easier.

LSU just pulled a Nebraska when they fired Solich. Just hope you don't end up like Nebraska, still chasing that coach 15 years later. Sometimes slow, steady, and consistent is the way to go.