re: Brian Kelly will be LSU'S Gerry Faust

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So - In your opinion are Les Miles and Coach O better football coaches than Kelly?

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Les Miles backed into a National Title with 2 losses during an era in which Alabama was losing to the likes of Louisiana-Monroe. He was the beneficiary of being in the right job at the right time. But that LSU team was not really that good relative to other National Title teams.... losses to TWO 8-5 opponents. When is the last time a National Champ had 2 losses to 5-loss teams? Has it ever happened before?

Ed O had a great team in 2019, no doubt. But you can credit that mostly to having an incredible staff (Brady, Aranda, etc.) coupled with a fantastic transfer QB. It was a perfect situation that resulted in a title, but it was obvious at the time it was not going to be long-lasting. It was a one-year success story (like AU in 2010) that would likely not be repeated.

Could Brian Kelly luck into a title or hit that perfect storm? Absolutely. But its harder to do that now in an improved SEC where all programs are swimming in cash. Ole Miss, Arkansas, and Mississippi State have even upgraded themselves. And Texas A&M is recruiting at a very high level. You can't luck your way to the top of the West nowadays.

I expect Brian Kelly to have success at LSU. If Saban starts declining due to age, he could possibly take LSU to to top of the West. But my gut feeling is that after 4 seasons he'll have zero National Titles, zero playoff appearances, and probably no SEC Championships. Strong 9-3 or 10-2 type teams are likely in LSU's future IMO.