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Lane Kiffin ~ Year #1 is a Definite Success!!
Posted on 11/3/26 at 11:49 am
Posted on 11/3/26 at 11:49 am
Even if LSU should just win 1 of the next 3 games (Bama, Texas or Tennessee).....as long as the Tigers play close, well fought games like they've done this season.....I'm Very Happy with this new Kiffin/LSU Football Team & overall "product"! LSU Football is FUN again!
In less than 1 year.....Kiffin has totally turned around this program. The difference is Night & Day from last year! And we have seen marked improvement each/every game. LSU's current team - now - 2/3rds into season 1 is a very, very scary + dangerously good team which everyone (other fanbases, media, etc.) greatly respect!
Although LSU could win all our remaining games, I feel that is somewhat unreasonble to expect this brand new 2026 LSU Team & Staff to beat Bama, Texas & Tennessee. And while I will be disappointed if LSU does not win at least 2 out of 3, I will not be cussing/pissed @ Kiffin and the team as long as they don't totally shite the bed and/or "give up"!
I am quite confident, secure, happy in Lane Kiffin and that LSU is very definitely headed in the right direction. LSU IS a playoff team, but with the current selection system & brutal competition in the SEC....several playoff worthy teams in the SEC, including LSU, will likely get screwed in lieu of several cupcake teams from other weak conferences who have poor competition/schedules!
In less than 1 year.....Kiffin has totally turned around this program. The difference is Night & Day from last year! And we have seen marked improvement each/every game. LSU's current team - now - 2/3rds into season 1 is a very, very scary + dangerously good team which everyone (other fanbases, media, etc.) greatly respect!
Although LSU could win all our remaining games, I feel that is somewhat unreasonble to expect this brand new 2026 LSU Team & Staff to beat Bama, Texas & Tennessee. And while I will be disappointed if LSU does not win at least 2 out of 3, I will not be cussing/pissed @ Kiffin and the team as long as they don't totally shite the bed and/or "give up"!
I am quite confident, secure, happy in Lane Kiffin and that LSU is very definitely headed in the right direction. LSU IS a playoff team, but with the current selection system & brutal competition in the SEC....several playoff worthy teams in the SEC, including LSU, will likely get screwed in lieu of several cupcake teams from other weak conferences who have poor competition/schedules!
This post was edited on 11/3/26 at 3:50 pm
Posted on 11/3/26 at 11:57 am to KidCreole
Let’s see how we finish the season. LSU hasn’t been able to finish in recent memory
Posted on 11/3/26 at 11:58 am to KidCreole
Posted on 11/3/26 at 11:58 am to KidCreole
If we lost 2 of the next 3, I wouldn't be happy at all because that would basically mean we've beaten almost no one of any significance and 8-4 wouldn't be cutting it at all considering the investment of resources.
With that said, I don't see that happening and I feel very optimistic about what I am seeing. And I love that we have really put away our opponents in our wins. But the next 3 games will really define success or failure overall for the season.
With that said, I don't see that happening and I feel very optimistic about what I am seeing. And I love that we have really put away our opponents in our wins. But the next 3 games will really define success or failure overall for the season.
Posted on 11/3/26 at 12:03 pm to KidCreole
There is short term success and long term success. We've seen examples of improvement in the short term success and we are absolutely doing the things right to build for the long term. I believe that this could be the start of the best era of the program. At worst be the same as 2000-2011.
Posted on 11/3/26 at 12:03 pm to KidCreole
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Even if LSU should just win 1 of the next 3 games
The season record wouldn't be a success if we have four losses. Sorry, but that's not acceptable.
Posted on 11/3/26 at 12:08 pm to KidCreole
What I'm saying is that I don't expect LSU to play "perfect" in these next 3 games. Bama, Texas, Tennessee are all very seriously good football teams/programs!
LSU's team/players are still "gelling" & learning with entirely new, young freshmen players....with all new coaches in a brand new "system". And LSU has had Elite players out due to injury. While 1 is back and playing, you will never convince me that Green is fully recovered 100%!
And If you have eyes to see.....it's obvious that Leavitt's legs, running threat is not what it was early in the season.....for he is still nursing his hamstring injury! Yes, he has compensated greatly with his passing, but Kiffin/Weis signed him and needed him to bring a "dual threat"!
What is inspiring is that I believe LSU is good enough to win all 3 remaining games despite the above & even with making "some" mistakes. Leavitt is going to throw interceptions. Just like other good QB's on other good College & NFL teams! LSU does not have to play "perfect" and I don't expect them to.
Posted on 11/3/26 at 12:18 pm to KidCreole
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Even if LSU should just win 1 of the next 3 games (Bama, Texas or Tennessee
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The difference is Night & Day from last year
I'm not sure 8-4 is night and day different from 7-5.
Im happy with the trajectory but 8-4 would definitely be a dissapointment.
Just beat bama. I can't bear the thought of losing to those tools again and having them fall off the schedule.
Posted on 11/3/26 at 12:21 pm to KidCreole
Yet you wanted to bench sam after the 1st week 
Posted on 11/3/26 at 12:21 pm to KidCreole
KidCreole giving annual performance reviews semi annually.
5-stars for Titanic voyage stuff.
5-stars for Titanic voyage stuff.
Posted on 11/3/26 at 12:22 pm to KidCreole
Again, as long as LSU plays close, exciting, well fought games......I believe we win some of or perhaps all of these remaining games. What people fail to see is how close our losses actually were. 1 point in overtime and/or by 1 yard. Down to the wire vs Ole Miss. And both in EPIC - Jacked Up Away Game Stadium Environments/Fanbases against VERY GOOD Top 10 Teams! Those games were played in Stadiums that were likely the Very Best Environments in those school's long History! And they bot went down to the wire!!
So a loss, like those LSU has and/or may experience in these upcoming games......are NOT an utter failure or "unsuccessful"! One play, one point, one yard, one dropped ball in the endzone to Win/Lose is Razor Thin! Points, yards, catches, plays that appear very likely will Geaux our way this or next year!
Geaux Tigers!
Posted on 11/3/26 at 12:25 pm to KidCreole
Kid you would make a great MS State fan.
Posted on 11/3/26 at 12:38 pm to KidCreole
4 losses is not a success.
Ever.
Ever.
Posted on 11/3/26 at 12:41 pm to Big EZ Tiger
Quote: "I wouldn't be happy at all because that would basically mean we've beaten almost no one of any significance"
This is utter bull malarkey. LSU competes in the SEC! Every one of those teams, except perhaps McNeese, would/could be playoff contenders if they competed in any/all the other weak conferences, competition, schedules! Auburn beat Georgia in Athens!
And our losses were very definitely "quality/respected" losses! And THAT is the way the playoff committee, computers, sports media view them! LSU is picked #4 to win a Natty - now!
Yes, a team's record is very important. But I'm viewing a brand new LSU team/coach in a "long term" and "current" (realistic) positive nature, as opposed to the typical NegaTiger attitude prevalently found here on the Rant.
Again - I'm happy with the way LSU looks and is playing! Very Happy! Try reading posts, all points, actual evidence, conjecture & arguments in their entirety rather than selectively picking and catastrophically commenting on just 1 aspect.
Geaux Tigers!
Posted on 11/3/26 at 12:43 pm to KidCreole
I don't expect to lose 2 of 3 next games but I hear where you are coming from. Although I would be disappointed if we did I understand the injuries this year and the schedule. And I have no concerns moving forward.Kiffen will get to the playoffs regularly and we will win a natty at some point.
Posted on 11/3/26 at 12:46 pm to KidCreole
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Quote: "I wouldn't be happy at all because that would basically mean we've beaten almost no one of any significance"
This is utter bull malarkey. LSU competes in the SEC! Every one of those teams, except perhaps McNeese, would/could be playoff contenders if they competed in any/all the other weak conferences, competition, schedules! Auburn beat Georgia in Athens!
Slice it any way you want to....if LSU loses 2 of the next 3, we will have beaten exactly one team ranked in the top 25 at the end of the year. Our record vs. the top 25 will be 1-4. That's not good.
Posted on 11/3/26 at 12:52 pm to KidCreole
This team needs to win out and try the CFP on for size.
Posted on 11/3/26 at 12:54 pm to mcspufftiger7
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I understand the injuries this year
This might be the most overblown excuse of the season.
LSU has had the same starting OL and DL available for every game this season. When is the last time that happened? Same at RB and WR except for a rotation player in Wright. LSU has also had its starting QB available for every game this season...a guy who was arguably better overall despite having some injury limitations. The only key offensive injury all season has been Green. Yet, LSU's offense performed well without him. Essentially, Harris replaced Green's production.
On the defensive side, the 2 deep DL has remained intact all season. Same for the secondary except for Spears. Yet, LSU's defense may have gotten better with Benefield moving to Spear's spot and Thomas playing well at safety. The only key injury has been Weeks.
LSU hasn't had a situation like Ohio State, Mississippi State, or Oregon where they lost their starting QB. The haven't had a scenario where they've lost staring OL/DL players for multiple games like many other teams. In a sport where injuries are common, LSU by and large has remained healthier than many teams.
This post was edited on 11/3/26 at 12:55 pm
Posted on 11/3/26 at 1:28 pm to KidCreole
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This is utter bull malarkey
How so? We haven't beaten a ranked team or even one with any votes to be ranked. If we lost two of the next 3, that would likely mean that'd we maybe have 1 win against a ranked opponent at the end of the season which would most likely mean that we went 1-4 against ranked teams in the final poll. That would be obviously disappointing.
But again, as I said, I don't see that happening and I'm very optimistic and excited about what I see. Still, the next 3 weeks will really define how people see the season regardless of how well we have played in our wins thus far.
Posted on 11/3/26 at 1:35 pm to KidCreole
Year 1 is a success if we win out in the regular season. Period.
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