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When you have sanctions posing a 5 year probation, 2 year bowl ban, 21 scollie cut, and a carousel of mediocre coaches because of said sanctions, any program in the country would be bad and suffer in recruiting. Just for the record, Alabama has a .748 winning % for the last 6 decades, LSU is not far behind at .685.

One of Tua’s biggest talents is something most average fans do not see, he is incredibly smart on reading defensive schemes, coverage, check offs, and such. At Dilfer’s QB camp,Tua was the only player who knew all the NFL playbook in a week or so.

Your post points out one of Saban’s strongest talents, evaluating players talent and adjusting his O and D to maximize those talents. He never tries to force players into a system that does not fit their talents, he will change his O and D as need be so they will fit. That has been one of the biggest criticism’s of Malzahn at AU, it is perceived he tries to force his players into his system, and many times it does not work. The proverbial square peg in a round hole. I wonder if this could be Ensminger’s problem?

A point on the Alabama-Auburn rivalry I’m not sure LSU fans can relate. LSU does have a bitter in state rival that divides the state fan base. Sure,other Louisiana schools have their followers, but they are not your bitter rival.In Alabama, your allegiance for one or the other is instilled at a very young age. So through the years, there is the daily, 365 days a year rivalry between you and your classmates, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and family members. For Bama fans, this does not happen with LSU. LSU is a huge game every year, but just not as big as AU, and for many years not as big as Tennessee. For many, LSU is still #3, others now have you #2, but the vast majority still put AU #1. Saban and recruiting have put a different slant on the game, but nowhere near enough to replace AU. SEC West and CFP implications are always a factor in the LSU game as well.