re: LSU suddenly in title discussions because of Burrow

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I was against having the young QB's sit behind DE last year because it was a wasted season that could've prepared a starter for this year's team that has a chance.

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This year's defense should be better. But even last season, you had to think the offense might take a step back this season (at least personnel-wise). You knew were losing your top two WR and preseason Heisman candidate RB with no one of his caliber waiting in the wings. Could Brennan have made a difference? Who knows? But I think even he somewhat conceded he wasn't ready (both mentally and physically) last season. And frankly, Ogeron wasn't in a position to "trow away a season" in hopes of contending this year. Do you really think the fanbase would have been ok with a 7-5 type season base on a promise that it was a bridge to a better next year? He wen't 9-3 and many people still want him fired.

Fair or not, Ogeron doesn't have the luxury of "rebuilding". He is expected to win NOW. Clearly he's not confident that he can do so with any of the QB's on the roster. But the thought is the 2018 team should be really good on defense; Has a ton of talent at the WR position and MAY be better along the OL (emphasis on "may"). He just doesn't have a QB he thinks can make it work. But if he can find one, MAYBE that is the final piece to making LSU an SEC also-ran to potential contender.

I never like the Ogeron hire. But it doesn't do him any good to "plan for next year" if doing so means he won't be here "next year".