For those worried, Aj Haulcy verbally committed to LSU last night

I want to believe you. Geaux Tigers!

Once this happens. We have a legitimate top 5 roster in the country.

You go from ehh at DT and S to getting maybe the two best that entered since then.

I’d be pissed at anything but a playoff appearance. And upset at anything but a final 8 appearance. At this point I’m expecting final four.

DALSU ain't got nothin' on Phillytiger

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Once this happens. We have a legitimate top 5 roster in the country.

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And to have one of those type of rosters you need;

Elite star power
Experienced depth
Legit freshman starter talent

You have your exceptions to the legit starter freshman players like Michigan, but what they lacked there, they made up for in MANY super old experienced players who had played in the same system for 3+ years together.

Other than Clemson had Trevor Lawrence/Justyn Ross, LSU had Derek Stingly Jr, Alabama did have Will Anderson, but they also lucked out on covid (cases, guys not quiting before or during the season, etc), UGA had Brock Bowers/Ladd McConkey/AD Mitchell, UGA again had Mykel Williams/Malaki Starks, and Ohio St had Jeremiah Smith.

Natty season.

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So yes, the season we still rely on Nuss legs.

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Not saying the O line is going to be bad, but so much inexperience there is going to force Nuss to create plays with his arm and legs. And if the running game is shoddy like last year I just don't see a playoff run.

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The way this roster is setup, it’s all on Nuss at this point and if he’s going to take the next step. We had a couple games that could’ve been won last year if he just used his legs. So yes, the season we still rely on Nuss legs.

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I agree, he needs to use his legs more this year, but the offense’s success will rely heavily on the new OL. They are talented but very inexperienced at several spots. I think Nuss will make a significant jump as will the skill positions around him. We need more balance this season from our offense. I’m hopeful with Alex Atkins bringing in some new concepts to the run game we will get there.

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Other than Clemson had Trevor Lawrence/Justyn Ross, LSU had Derek Stingly Jr, Alabama did have Will Anderson, but they also lucked out on covid (cases, guys not quiting before or during the season, etc), UGA had Brock Bowers/Ladd McConkey/AD Mitchell, UGA again had Mykel Williams/Malaki Starks, and Ohio St had Jeremiah Smith.

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So what I’m gathering here is that every football team has players on it