re: NY Times: Nick Saban Broke LSU

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Before Saban got there LSU was irrelevant contrary to what LSU fans will say on here. Les was able to maintain that for awhile but the foundation Saban built eventually started to crumble over time without the "Saban maintenance" factor.

LSU is a good job but nowhere near the level Saban made it. Saban has set LSU fans up for unreal expectations that will probably never be matched again.

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Very inaccurate.

The 90s was LSU's darkest decade. Prior to 1990, LSU was top 13 in all time win percentage with multiple national titles and multiple conference titles. Hardly "irrelevant."

During the 90s, LSU didn't win shite. Our one bright spot was a 1997 win over top-ranked Florida and Spurrier, who beat us like a drum for years before that. As bad as the 90s were, LSU only dropped to 18th in overall win percentage.

Since Saban, no one will argue LSU has enjoyed an immense amount of success. We're currently up to 12th in all time wins with a few more nattys and conference titles.

There are factors unique to LSU that make it a top 10 coaching job, but a good coach is necessary. Ed Orgeron is not a good coach.