re: What can stop LSU next year from being considered one of the greatest?

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It's hard to imagine they'll be better next year.

They lose 3 Senior LB's and 1 Starting DB for sure, and probably R. Randle and M. Claiborne.

I think they lose a couple OL, but not sure on that one.

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Just to set the record straight - Ryan Baker is the only senior LB that LSU loses that will have any meaningful effect. Hatcher and Francois are essentially backups to Kevin Minter (So.) and Tahj Jones (So.).

Mo Claiborne is likely gone, and losing Brandon Taylor (sr.) will hurt. But I have confidence in Ron Cooper, LSU's secondary coach. The secondary may not be as epic as this year's but it will still be one of the SEC's best - especially now that TM7 has demonstrated his ability to play safety.

Losing Will Blackwell on the OL will hurt a lot, but he is the only senior starter.

ETA: The scariest part about LSU next year is that the defensive line will be better. Returning all starters + Freak and Rasco with a year of experience...This should make up for any backsliding in the secondary.