re: Does this year matter to LSU?

Many of the educated LSU fans (That have a degree from LSU or elsewhere) are more concerned with the long term stability of the program. We're not that concerned about individual wins and one winning season; the one that's right around the corner.

The uneducated LSU fans (Pump Lump Nut Butter Cheerleader MA's) are shallow and can only see what's right there in front of them. They really don't care about W-L record or SEC West/SEC Championships.

The "Ed's" (Educated) are not interested in the "Meds." (Mediocrity)

While we would never openly pull for LSU to lose a game or have a losing season, it's at the point now where one season of sacrificial defeats would be acceptable if it produces the desired results of removing the main Cancer (Alleva) and then cutting out the remaining disease (Orgeron) so that body can rebuild and become healthy again.

Many of us are completely out of patience and are ready to pull the plug if this thing gets out of hand. (IF it gets out of hand)

Of course all the simple minded cretins (There are many) can't grasp this concept and are only concerned about winning the next game. They don't really care about Championships. They're only worried about procuring their tailgate spot, making sure the beer is cold and having a good party.

Mediocrity reigns supreme. (For themselves, their life, the State of Louisiana, Louisiana State University and the LSU football program)

They just don't care if LSU is 7-5 or 12-0. It's all good. What happens in Tiger Stadium is irrelevant. They jes wanna have sum funs Cher, you know. Les Bon Temps Roulet. Let the good time Roll.

Meanwhile, the rest of us are looking ahead and preparing for the future just in case disaster strikes in 2018. (Prospective new AD's and HC's have already been contacted through the normal informal third party channels to judge their interest so the move can be made when it's time)