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re: What makes this years #1 Portal haul better than last years #1 Portal haul
Posted on 1/24/26 at 11:25 am to CDawson
Posted on 1/24/26 at 11:25 am to CDawson
Every single team that is a serious contender has turned over AT LEAST 25% of their roster.
This isn't something that just affects LSU. Everyone is hiring mercenaries and screwing with team chemistry.
I happen to believe Kiiffin will be one of the best at it.
This isn't something that just affects LSU. Everyone is hiring mercenaries and screwing with team chemistry.
I happen to believe Kiiffin will be one of the best at it.
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Posted on 1/24/26 at 11:27 am to jmh5724
quote:there kind of is though. You need a pretty senior laden team with lots of experience. A QB who has multiple years of experience starting. And a defense who can get some stops when needed.
Still not much of a sample size for this new era of transfer portal and NIL to know what a championship recipe looks like
Posted on 1/24/26 at 11:33 am to CDawson
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No, I don’t. But I also don’t believe that bringing in the #1 class is an automatic translation to a NC.
Well yeah there is a season to play that most of us are pretty excited for.
Posted on 1/24/26 at 11:45 am to CDawson
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What makes this #1 class a sure thing over last year’s #1 class that ended up being a total bust?
The coach that brought them in… last year’s class was wasted with Joe Sloan.
Posted on 1/24/26 at 11:55 am to CDawson
You know I told my OM buddies how hard it is get a bunch new players to gel and play as a team the 2 years OM seemingly replaced the majority of their team through the portal with Lane at the helm. Somehow he did it both years so he seems to be able to get a team to gel quickly and make the pieces work.
I have way more confidence in Lane making it work than the previous staff, or any other staff do that matter.
I have way more confidence in Lane making it work than the previous staff, or any other staff do that matter.
Posted on 1/24/26 at 11:55 am to CDawson
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I also don’t believe that bringing in the #1 class is an automatic translation to a NC.
Correction Spider-Man, this one does translate to a NC CONTENDER.
Posted on 1/24/26 at 12:05 pm to CDawson
Perspective
Posted on 1/24/26 at 12:26 pm to CDawson
Nope I can just distinguish between multiple causes.
Posted on 1/24/26 at 12:27 pm to CDawson
Well for one take a look at Lane’s most recent Ole Miss team. Insane roster turnover last season and they managed to make the final 4. 
This post was edited on 1/24/26 at 12:28 pm
Posted on 1/24/26 at 12:35 pm to CDawson
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What makes this #1 class a sure thing over last year’s #1 class that ended up being a total bust?
This year we're going to try that "coaching" thing. Seems a little gimmicky but, what the hell, give it a shot.
Posted on 1/24/26 at 12:36 pm to CDawson
A much better coach that’s the difference
Posted on 1/24/26 at 12:51 pm to CDawson
Besides all the obvious things mentioned like superior coaching… one indication I find interesting from a numbers standpoint:
Per 247 portal rankings, last year’s LSU class was #1 with a score of 70.94, #2 was Texas Tech at 69.47, a difference of 1.47 points.
This year’s LSU class is #1 with a score of 87.82, #2 is Ole Miss at 63.80, a difference of 24.02 points. The difference between the teams from 2-10 is 15.30 points.
This year’s class is #JustDifferent.
Per 247 portal rankings, last year’s LSU class was #1 with a score of 70.94, #2 was Texas Tech at 69.47, a difference of 1.47 points.
This year’s LSU class is #1 with a score of 87.82, #2 is Ole Miss at 63.80, a difference of 24.02 points. The difference between the teams from 2-10 is 15.30 points.
This year’s class is #JustDifferent.
Posted on 1/24/26 at 1:38 pm to CDawson
I like how a legitimate question gets 75% down votes. This place is a microcosm of post gen X douchebags and the current internet as a whole
Posted on 1/24/26 at 1:43 pm to Tigrdynasty
Sir, this is the rant. Every player coming in is a future all american, diamond in the rough type player. Every player that leaves LSU is a bum that was overhyped. Rinse and repeat every year.
Posted on 1/24/26 at 1:54 pm to CDawson
Probably that we have backup QBs that can still move the ball in Kiffin offense.
Sam gets hurt we will be alright.
And then rushers that can get to the QB without blitzing.
Also no more Perkins helps and weeks back at full strength.
Lastly, experience.
Sam gets hurt we will be alright.
And then rushers that can get to the QB without blitzing.
Also no more Perkins helps and weeks back at full strength.
Lastly, experience.
Posted on 1/24/26 at 2:02 pm to jmh5724
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Sir, this is the rant. Every player coming in is a future all american, diamond in the rough type player. Every player that leaves LSU is a bum that was overhyped. Rinse and repeat every year.
To be fair that’s most team’s fans. Case in point, OM fans. It’s a human nature thing, not unique to LSU.
Posted on 1/24/26 at 2:03 pm to CDawson
This year is different, and far superior, because Brian Kelly is gone!
Posted on 1/24/26 at 2:06 pm to CDawson
Dude coaching is the only answer
Posted on 1/24/26 at 2:17 pm to CDawson
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What makes this #1 class a sure thing over last year’s #1 class that ended up being a total bust?
Total bust?
The defensive transfers seemed to hit pretty well, especially those in the secondary. I know Pyburn and Peyton weren’t elite edge rushers but they certainly set the edge well.
Moore is our starting center again and it was clear the O-Line greatly missed him 100% healthy.
The major difference between these 2 classes is that along the lines of scrimmage we picked up solid depth AND elite players at positions of need.
The biggest difference, we will have superior coaching on the offensive side of the ball compared to whatever the hell we had last year.
Posted on 1/24/26 at 2:28 pm to CDawson
First, this year's portal class is 40...last year's 18. I actually think last year's secondary class will probably prove to be better than this year's. However, Edge rusher from Ole Miss is far superior on paper to anyone from last year's class. 3 good QBs this class...subpar Van Buren last class. And where was the OT from last year's portal class...oh yeah, Kelly only signed 2 guard and center guys although Moore was a great signing.
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