re: This is the first time in 14 years the SEC has only one team ranked in preseason AP Top 10

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My point was I think Coach O's classes will translate into a .500 record against Alabama once he establishes his own talent. One thing to have a top 10 class, it's another thing to have Bama like talent and depth.

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I think that's the exact point the other poster was making. LSU hasn't lacked the talent, Miles brought in tons of talent. We didn't have the depth Alabama had, in large part, because every LSU guy declares as soon as he can, and that caught up with the program. That, and the desire to have a dual threat QB instead of just going with competent pocket guys.