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I do think Florida State is a contender…in the ACC, but nationally? I don’t see it. Talented squad but LSU is a legitimate contender, I’d argue the best in the West. 31-20, LSU.

Agreed on that. The hell is downvoting this? As if they won’t. Sark can’t compete in the lowly Big 12, do those that downvote think he’ll build a viable contender in the SEC and keep his job? Texas and hell let’s throw the other two in here, in Oklahoma, and A&M, will be or currently are middle tier programs in the SEC and the recruits that are being bought by them now, will regret not signing with an LSU and dare I say Alabama or Georgia. Short term gain or long term development. Those programs are a mess. Hopefully McKinley and family will take LSU on and help Kelly build toward his national championship.

Not sure who downvotes these A&M or Texas comments that are straight accurate. A&M, Oklahoma, and Texas having a solid recruiting trail so far with either lackluster coaching, results, or a combination of both, is almost bewildering, considering the pounding they already do or will endure in the SEC. High end recruits given a little more money upfront rather than take the development long term, is truly a shame.

LSU has been reaching more nationally. Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri are just a few they’ve ventured more into, successfully, might I add, since the new regime has taken over. We do not know what’s going on behind the scenes to also imply this specific class doesn’t have targets nationally. A chunk of these Louisiana kids are also going to pop, look at McBryde and Billiot, just recently.

Oklahoma and Texas are in for an extremely rude awakening when they venture in the SEC.

Talent can only take these kids so far, they also need that proper coaching and guidance. Between 2018 and 2020, Texas finished 3rd, 3rd, and 8th in composite recruiting rankings. Zero Longhorns drafted in the 2022 NFL Draft. There’s a clear correlation. LSU will coach up and develop talent at an elite level, let’s hope these recruits will choose the long term rather than the short term.

Sark being their coach does not help, long term for them, I agree there. Texas is more likely to implode in the SEC than explode. However, Mack was looked at as a cornerstone of the class. Hopefully LSU can keep him and McKinley in-state. Not one that’s about the doom and gloom and ultimately trust Kelly and company as well as their development, but McKinley and Mack would be crucial pieces for the class and help shape the future of LSU.

Summed it up pretty damn accurately. Until Texas can find a true leader among men, they’ll flounder. Got downvoted for saying something along those lines, but wonder whom would disagree with this sentiment. Shame kids are also following the money to A&M as well, with their lack of development.

Wouldn’t worry about them. Both programs are currently a joke. Sark is on the hot seat and Napier may well be after this season. Think this is all LSU. Though good intel there.

Sounds like optimism on the Burnt Orange side. Money can only talk for so long, schools like this and A&M with disappointing results and development, recruits will see through it. Anticipate Mack and McKinley being cornerstones of this class for the Tigers along with Simmons.

Texas will meanwhile continue to plunge further into mediocrity before their descend into the middle tier of the SEC, in the coming years. Short term gain, can only take these kids but so far. LSU, Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, among others, provide it all. Texas, A&M, and Miami in that “other” category, will not. Frankly, don’t see Texas landing those Louisiana kids, but of course, we will see. Good insight, Crown.