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re: LSU has zero in state competition in one of the most talent rich states in the country

Posted on 10/10/25 at 3:09 pm to
Posted by Kool Kaliper
Mansfield, TX
Member since Nov 2018
3727 posts
Posted on 10/10/25 at 3:09 pm to
Okay
Posted by King Joey
Just south of the DC/US border
Member since Mar 2004
12744 posts
Posted on 10/10/25 at 3:16 pm to
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He's stated LSU should NEVER win less than 10 games per year. I agree completely


Interesting, then, that the guy generally regarded as the GOAT of college football coaching did it three out of the five years he was here, including coming off an SEC Championship season and again in year 5 coming off a National Championship Season. Opinions are fine for conversation, but objective history suggests that particular opinion is pretty far off.

Posted by Tammany Tom
Mandeville
Member since Jun 2004
5845 posts
Posted on 10/10/25 at 3:45 pm to
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we need to cast a wider net to attract talent from all over the country to build a team capable of consistently reaching a championship level


LSU does NOT need to recruit all over the country.

Louisiana, Houston, DFW, East Texas, So Miss, Georgia, and Florida provide more than ample recruits to fill out an unbelievably talented roster.
Posted by TigerDCC11
Member since May 2007
3293 posts
Posted on 10/10/25 at 3:47 pm to
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We have made 1(one)playoff.


When was that?
Posted by Kool Kaliper
Mansfield, TX
Member since Nov 2018
3727 posts
Posted on 10/10/25 at 4:19 pm to
Okay
Posted by LSBoosie
Member since Jun 2020
19037 posts
Posted on 10/10/25 at 4:35 pm to
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Les did it 6 times in 11 seasons

Pretty damn good
Posted by That LSU Guy
The boys are back in town.
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Posted on 10/10/25 at 4:36 pm to
Can't believe this alter is still going.
Posted by That LSU Guy
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Posted on 10/10/25 at 4:40 pm to
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Jimmyboy
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Posted by White Tiger
Dallas
Member since Jul 2007
15737 posts
Posted on 10/10/25 at 4:50 pm to
Don't worry. Kelly has the program exactly where it needs to be.

Posted by tigahlovah
virginia beach, va
Member since Oct 2009
5051 posts
Posted on 10/10/25 at 5:00 pm to
Respectfully Joseph, these times I've heard JJ make these comments were over the last 10-15 years or so, well after Saban took over and established LSU.

If he were to elaborate, I'm sure he'd be referring to the post Saban era, not before.

Our administrations prior to Emmert and Saban didn't provide the support or infrastructure that has been there for the last 25 years. Had they done so, we could've been a player on the national scene for much longer . Remember FSU, Tennessee, USC and others came into Louisiana and took who they wanted way back when.

I would lean toward Jimmy Johnson knowing what he's talking about as far as coaching college football over any of us posting on the rant.


Posted by QB
Louisiana
Member since Sep 2013
8482 posts
Posted on 10/10/25 at 7:53 pm to
the greater Atlanta area has over 6 million people
the state of Louisiana has around 4.5 million
Ga should and does produce more hs talent that LSU, but not per capita.
Posted by Underteaux
Member since Feb 2024
1125 posts
Posted on 10/10/25 at 8:01 pm to
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That said, Louisiana does an excellent job of producing skilled position players, such as defensive backs, wide receivers, and running backs.
And they decided to bring in a HC coach with a deep history of high profile offensive lineman and a high profile DL coach to compliment the skill players

Almost like these guys know what they’re doing
This post was edited on 10/10/25 at 8:03 pm
Posted by Sofaking2
Member since Apr 2023
21293 posts
Posted on 10/10/25 at 8:03 pm to
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LSU won’t beat SC by twenty

We would be lucky to score 20 in any game with this offense
Posted by BatonrougeCajun
Somewhere in Texas
Member since Feb 2008
7593 posts
Posted on 10/10/25 at 8:07 pm to
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The frick are we doing dude? Why is this coach not beating these chumps like Ole Miss by 20?


What are you doing to fix the problem besides bitching online? That’s not healthy.
Posted by Old Man and a Porch
Member since Dec 2023
868 posts
Posted on 10/10/25 at 8:12 pm to
LSU will not beat SC

Fixed it for you.
Posted by ElderTiger
Planet Earth
Member since Dec 2010
7791 posts
Posted on 10/10/25 at 9:20 pm to
LSU’s competition has NEVER been instate schools…it’s kids leaving the state.
Posted by mike4lsu
Baton Rouge,LA
Member since Sep 2005
2216 posts
Posted on 10/11/25 at 3:11 am to
$$$$$$$$$ recruits, not geography anymore.

Untill last year it was a 4 team playoff where we shared a division of the hardest conference with a mega dynasty with a super star coach.
Posted by Hoops
LA
Member since Jan 2013
8250 posts
Posted on 10/11/25 at 5:48 am to
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LSU has had 1 season in the last 12 better than 9 regular-season wins, and that was 2019.


Oof
Posted by HurricaneCamille
Member since Oct 2024
2496 posts
Posted on 10/11/25 at 6:03 am to
It is a far more complex situation than you "expose."
Arkansas, Tennessee, Illinois, Nebraska, Utah, Colorado, Penn State, and Missouri have no real in-state competition, and are not running away with titles.The state of New York has zero major football power, and has achieved nothing in college sports.
California, Florida, and Texas do have in-state competition, and support that with populations of 40 million, 23 million, and 32 million, respectively. Louisiana has a mere 4.6 million, and that population has been stable to declining for years.
Louisiana has issues with student-athletes with poor GPAs, and many with a desire to leave the state. With NIL, there really aren't any state borders to defend in recruiting. The walls are down. The checkbook are out. Money flows. That's the way it is...and will remain. Adapt.
Posted by mattchewbocca
houma, la
Member since Jun 2008
6926 posts
Posted on 10/11/25 at 6:31 am to
Pipe dream
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