re: Why does LSU think they are more than what they are?

Mostly because we have top 5 recruiting classes on a regular basis. Most players in the NFL & many fans screaming for years that we can't win with a Les Miles coached team. i wish Les the best but we needed new blood. That's the non BS answer.

LSU has finished in the top 5 of the SEC total offense twice since 2008. It has progressively gotten worse and been stagnant since miles' early years. They have finished in the bottom of the SEC west total offense nearly 50% of the time and have cracked the top 10 total passing only twice in that period.

Since 2012-current, total offense for SECW: 6th, 5th, last, second to last, and last this year.

With regard to other SEC team stats, their offense is currently last in points and their ypg is dead last. They're also 7th in rushing with LF, which is hard to imagine.

These are all signs that things are not good and Miles' has not held his OC responsible by retaining him on staff. As a leader, you have to motivate and hold your team accountable for their productivity. This combined with poor game management probably results in a lack of confidence from administration.