re: Kirby Smart v Ed Orgeron

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Smart has recruited top athletes the last three years, especially linemen. Yet LSU dominated both sides of the ball. They have recruited top rated running backs, but when Swift was injured, it was used as an excuse for the embarrassing loss.

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I remember lots of "Kirby is building a death star over there" type comments. We all pretty much agreed, myself included.

But now we've put on up their tailpipe twice in 2 years.

A) all that talent has to translate; the best coaches get the most out of that talent
B) talent is absolutely required. But getting it is only half the battle.