An honest observation. Does Bama really matter?

A point to consider when reading all these
pro and anti Bama posts.

Does it really matter?

Think about why LSU is on top. LSU is in a very unique position, due to locale, lack of in state competition and proximity to other state talent.

I liken it to the UF scenerio up until 1985. Florida was always a stepchild and then once the facilties and the coaching came in, the tremendous talent stayed there. UF has never looked back. Oh sure, Zook had them slip a bit a few years agi, but they play every year on New Years Day-- or later. The same should and can be expected for LSU now.

First, LSU upgraded the coaches and facilties, and then like UF, got wildly successful.

Second, Louisiana is, has been and always will be dripping in talent. High School football in Louisiana is big time, and per capita is one of the few areas that can match the states of CA, TX and FL in delivering top notch college talent.

Third, our facilties are incredible, and always being updated to stay ahead, which is happening as we speak. Even if there are a handful that might be a little better, like Oregon... there's no doubt LSU's are top notch.

Fourth, pro scouts and teams, and many contacts are in the state (unlike MS and AL) so there's simply no reason for a Louisiana kid to go elsewhere, unless he wants to play earlier or has in his heart he wants to go out of state. It occasionally happens, but most of the time, most of the top notch kids from Louisiana head to LSU.

Fifth, there is the "rivals" factor. In state people hounding you to make a decsion to go to either Auburn or Alabama?

Where do you go? Hell with it-- go to LSU. They're just around the corner and can offer as much (or more) than either one of the rivals.

It makes for an easy alternative.

Now, that's a nice advantage. Now.... multiply that 4 times....for example.... Plug in a kid trying to choose between Texas A&M or Texas (eastern Texas). Plug in Ole Miss-MSU (MS) and to a lesser extent the panhandle of FL, what you end up with is the fact that LSU is perfectly situated with access to the greatest football talent in the USA. All within about 150-200 miles of it's stadium.

Like Florida, LSU has found itself. And in my opinion, based on the above criteria, LSU is actually in even a more desirable position than Florida.

And despite what many LSU bashers have stated, and even some LSU ranters, this is why I will continue to state LSU should be the top force in the SEC, with or without Bama.

Saban could go 6-6 this year and blame it on the process. That process full of excuses will continue to prove LSU is simply a better program.

LSU has many more advantages than Bama has. And LSU knows it. It's why we're reloading again with perhaps the best recruiting class in LSU history. It's why we have the best set of coordinators.

LSU is it's own eco-system. LSU, quite simply is in fact the 800 pound Gorilla (Tiger?) with the chainsaw for a penis, the only one that in fact could consume Gators on a year in and year out basis in the SEC.

We have more going for us now, and in the future than any other SEC team, possibly... and I mean possibly... save for Florida.



This is no slam to Bama, nor is a hate message.

It's simply an honest opinion based on factual changes in the world of college football. The 1970s ended a long time ago guys-- and while the West will have a lot of powerful teams, LSU should be the superpower, regardless of what
Bama does. The SEC could use a good Bama to complement LSU, like Auburn does, or like a good Georgia or Tennessee team complements Florida.


Sad as it is... let Bama believe what they want. Let them believe what they want. It can only postpone reality a few more years. In the new millenium, it's as simple as this:

Bama ain't LSU.