re: Article: "Perception of Bielema, Malzahn different in year 4 "

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I feel like both programs are going into an important year.

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I feel like the entire West sans Alabama and MSU are going into important years.

LSU - Expectations for program/Miles at highest point, need to deliver "or else"

AU - Malzahn needs to dig himself out of hole created last 2 seasons on downward trend, must improve "or else"

aTm - Much like Malzahn, Sumlin has trended down last 2 seasons, not being able to keep any of his QBs it seems, must improve "or else"

Arky - Despite a barely upward trend, Bielema has yet to leave a good mark at Arkansas in any season he's been there, how long do they put up with Houston Nutt esque-seasons after the success Petrino had

OM - Do they have the best coach in their history in Freeze? Looming sanctions could make a quick exit for Freeze depending how things end up

MSU - Honestly, Mullen is going to cruise through the season ridicule free because there are zero expectations, his seat is so cool after the success he had with Dak

Bama - Of course Bama fans always want to compete for NCs, but no one would shed a tear for Nick or the program is they just missed the playoffs and went something like 10-3 in a "down" year