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Honestly- how many of you expected LSU to make the playoffs in yr 1 of Kiffin?
Posted on 10/12/26 at 6:46 am
Posted on 10/12/26 at 6:46 am
Preseason, many of us saw L’s on the schedule. I’ll be honest, I didn’t see UK as a loss. But Ole Miss was definitely a toss up. I think the team’s eye poping statistical performances in the first few games (especially in the beat down against Clemson) changed a few expectations around here.
Posted on 10/12/26 at 6:48 am to TigerFan244
I did.
Posted on 10/12/26 at 6:48 am to TigerFan244
It wasn’t until his 3rd year at O M that he would be considered a contender. We have very emotional fans. Just keep up with a game on here sometime. If the other team goes up by seven right away, “Oh well, we lost.”
This post was edited on 10/12/26 at 6:49 am
Posted on 10/12/26 at 6:49 am to TigerFan244
You cant be told that you have the best that money can buy and NOT expect results! We should be wiinning and in the playoffs NOW!
Posted on 10/12/26 at 6:49 am to TigerFan244
I did and there’s nothing wrong with that. That expectation should be there. I’m not saying fire everyone if we don’t, but this is LSU. You need to have the highest pressure and expectations every year. Being a top 12 team every year is a reasonable expectation.
Posted on 10/12/26 at 6:50 am to TigerFan244
I did because I just thought LSU could load up.
I honestly trust Kiffin. I didn’t realize how thin we were at certain positions and the injuries really hurt.
I figured we’d have some growth pains with QB and we have but overall I think that position group is improving.
My biggest frustration is for the last 3 years we’ve watched Baler go super conservative in the 2nd and 4th quarters (outside of 2024 Ole Miss).
I honestly trust Kiffin. I didn’t realize how thin we were at certain positions and the injuries really hurt.
I figured we’d have some growth pains with QB and we have but overall I think that position group is improving.
My biggest frustration is for the last 3 years we’ve watched Baler go super conservative in the 2nd and 4th quarters (outside of 2024 Ole Miss).
Posted on 10/12/26 at 6:51 am to TigerFan244
I thought we’d make it.
But then I heard LK say to tamper expectations so then I went to 50-50.
Now, I don’t believe we make it. We’ll be ok though. I still think the future is bright.
But then I heard LK say to tamper expectations so then I went to 50-50.
Now, I don’t believe we make it. We’ll be ok though. I still think the future is bright.
Posted on 10/12/26 at 6:52 am to TigerFan244
Top 1/5 of the SEC makes the playoffs. So….yes. I expected the $100M coach and $40M roster to be in the top 1/5 of the SEC.
Posted on 10/12/26 at 6:54 am to TigerFan244
Missing playoffs in year 1 is acceptable.i will never accept losing to Kentucky in football
Posted on 10/12/26 at 6:54 am to BigPerm30
I expected 8-4 with the schedule. This 9 game sec schedule is stupid
Posted on 10/12/26 at 6:54 am to TigerFan244
In preseason I predicted 8-4 so that would be a no, Update prediction now to 7-5 so still no,
Posted on 10/12/26 at 6:55 am to Datsmoneydude
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I expected 8-4 with the schedule. This 9 game sec schedule is stupid
Much too reasonable.
Posted on 10/12/26 at 6:56 am to TigerFan244
I didn’t
Posted on 10/12/26 at 6:57 am to Jack Daniel
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Missing playoffs in year 1 is acceptable.i will never accept losing to Kentucky in football
Kentucky has a good coach but I think he took the conference by surprise. Look for his success to become very “mid”’over the next few years.
Posted on 10/12/26 at 6:58 am to BigPerm30
quote:This is what people don’t understand.
Top 1/5 of the SEC makes the playoffs. So….yes. I expected the $100M coach and $40M roster to be in the top 1/5 of the SEC.
We should NEVER drop high expectations. Ever. It doesn’t mean you want everyone fired. It just means you expect greatness. Do Alabama fans expect to make the playoffs every year? Absolutely. Kalen didn’t make it his first year and he was demoralized in Alabama. Obviously Kiffin doesn’t need to be fired if he doesn’t make it every year. But never drop those expectations.
We should have Alabama and Georgia expectations. No reason not to.
This post was edited on 10/12/26 at 7:00 am
Posted on 10/12/26 at 7:00 am to TigerFan244
Not really. I did, however, believe we would beat Kentucky!
Posted on 10/12/26 at 7:02 am to TigerFan244
I expected it.
With the talent we brought in and a favorable schedule with all of our supposed tougher games at home, I thought it lined up.
I was worried about dropping an early, dumb game due to the team not being fully synced, but I didn't anticipate dropping 2 dumb games.
With the talent we brought in and a favorable schedule with all of our supposed tougher games at home, I thought it lined up.
I was worried about dropping an early, dumb game due to the team not being fully synced, but I didn't anticipate dropping 2 dumb games.
Posted on 10/12/26 at 7:06 am to TigerFan244
I had 9-3 as most likely outcome before the start.
It’s in the season prediction thread.
It’s in the season prediction thread.
Posted on 10/12/26 at 7:11 am to GruntbyAssociation
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Kentucky has a good coach
So LSU doesn’t?
Posted on 10/12/26 at 7:13 am to TigerFan244
Expected? No. Was I hopeful about the possibility? Absolutely.
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