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Posted on 1/18/26 at 9:05 am to
Posted by Wolfcola
Member since Nov 2025
1488 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 9:05 am to
Kelly had 4 years to win one and didn’t

Lane should have same expectations
Posted by guttata
prairieville
Member since Feb 2006
22647 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 9:07 am to
Hopefully they can make playoffs within 2 yrs.
Posted by lepdagod
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2015
5779 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 9:12 am to
quote:

Kelly had 4 years to win one and didn’t

Lane should have same expectations


No… the standard is 3 years… the hell with BK got 4 Lane should too… Lane got LSU outspending every other program in the country… he better be on or just below the same level coaching-wise as Cignetti who doing it with lesser players
Posted by LSU Neil
Springfield
Member since Feb 2007
3465 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 9:16 am to
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You're one of those people who find scenarios to worry about.


Yep. We have a few of these at work as well. It drives me crazy. I fail to understand how they survive life itself sometimes
Posted by Lsuray70443
Independence
Member since Dec 2025
716 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 9:21 am to
What I expect is to start running the ball with the RB from day one, and converting third downs with a mobile QB. We were last in the SEC in rushing yards by the RB’s all 4 years Kelly was here. When a defense has to stop the run all sorts of big plays are available in the passing game.
Lane’s staff will tell you that last year they dropped 8 in coverage “because LSU’s tackles were the weakest in the SEC and they couldn’t run the ball even against a 3 man line”
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
289597 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 9:27 am to
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is all this for naught if we don’t win a championship in the next 2-4 years??



what if he wins it in his 5th year? is it not all for naught?
Posted by Srobi14
South Florida
Member since Aug 2014
4034 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 10:03 am to
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ain’t no question we building the most talented team on paper


Maybe, I havnt heard of most of these guys we got in the portal. I'm pretty optimistic because I trust Kiffen's evaluations but it's not like we just landed 40 consensus top 4-5 stars out of the portal.
Posted by lsusteve1
Member since Dec 2004
47124 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 10:07 am to
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Ok… let me ask it this way… is it all for naught if we don’t make the playoffs the next 6 years??


Complete failure, yes
Posted by dmatt2021
South LA
Member since Aug 2021
1751 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 10:22 am to
Make the playoffs regularly that’s the first goal. Currently we can’t even attempt to win a title because we couldn’t even make a 12 team playoff under BK. We recruit and hit the portal every year like this year and there is no way we don’t win a title. Key to titles is QB first and we will have no issues signing signal callers. Our O Line was bad this year but there is no excuse to finish dead last in SEC in yards per game, and that’s what we accomplished this year.
Posted by Adajax
Member since Nov 2015
8480 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 10:31 am to
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when is actual coaching going to come into play…


When we have the first practice maybe? Your question either makes no sense or I don't understand what you are asking.
Posted by LSBoosie
Member since Jun 2020
17835 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 10:33 am to
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LSU should be a perennial playoff team, that’s the expectation

It’s easy to say this, but history doesn’t really back this up.
Posted by redfish99
B.R.
Member since Aug 2007
18916 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 10:42 am to
Nowadays the roster turns EveryYear .Our expectations will be to get in playoff EveryYear. If the money people see fit we will be top part of league EveryYear . If Kiffin stays here we will have a top coach EveryYear. It’s the new way.
Posted by RGT
Member since Aug 2024
1763 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 10:45 am to
The SEC is a bitch ,as talented as ALA,TEXAS,GEO,were they still had multiple losses.LSU schedule is brutal not only next season but also in the future.I think the Tigers will be very competitive but to think they will run through the SEC without 2or 3 losses is pie in the sky.No matter what Lane Kiffen makes.The good thing is if they expand the playoffs to16 teams even with 3 losses we should be in.
Posted by lepdagod
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2015
5779 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 11:03 am to
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but it's not like we just landed 40 consensus top 4-5 stars out of the portal.


I only apply the “star” ratings to high schoolers… we getting P4 transfers…these guys expected to perform… you could sometime expect and accept a 4-5 star player out of high school underperforming for what ever reason… but no way in hell you expect or accept someone getting paid top money to underperform… no business works this way
This post was edited on 1/18/26 at 11:07 am
Posted by clamdip
Rocky Mountain High
Member since Sep 2004
21236 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 11:09 am to
So basically you're just here to point out, "We got some portal players. Lane better produce!"

Thanks?
Posted by dmatt2021
South LA
Member since Aug 2021
1751 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 11:10 am to
10-2 makes the playoffs nobody expects undefeated seasons
Posted by goatmilker
Castle Anthrax
Member since Feb 2009
75167 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 11:25 am to
Let's all hop in my Delorean and find out Lep!
Posted by Sissidog02
Member since Jan 2020
6991 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 11:39 am to
I don’t know about winning a Natty it’s hard. Look at Georgia, won 2 then NIL really set in and they’re just another good team in the playoffs. This board has pounded Mario C & Miami and now he’s built a formidable team but is a pretty good underdog to Indiana.
Cig has lost to 2 games in 2 years, is on the verge of being compared to the GOAT teams in college football history. Teams that were built with less known and ranked players but through NIL.
Kiffin took the job and has so far done exactly what he said he could do at LSU. He’s lived up to the expectations so far despite the media killing him at every chance. He was brought here on his Coaching abilities. This board earlier blasted Kiffin at his High school recruiting but his coaching was never in question. He pivoted & has dominated NIL at Ole Miss to make them a power. He said “can’t wait to get to LSU, with that Stadium, fans, and LOGO “LSU” he’ll have no problem getting players to come here, I wish I could get in the phone right now but I won’t it’s not open yet”
Well he’s been on the phone and destroyed the portal. Exactly what he said. Now if he can mesh this “talent” to play together (that’s the key) there is no reason to question his coaching ability. Playoffs is the goal, once you get in anything can happen i e Miami/Indiana final has proved that. Miami almost didn’t get in and Indiana literally came out of nowhere. CLK has proven he’s the Portal King(OM/LSU) & coaching(OM/4yr run). The Chef is working so let him Cook, our job is TO HOLD THE TAIL while HE’S fkg the CAT. So Far So Good, Let him Cook!
Posted by semjase
New Smyrna Beach FL
Member since May 2014
15108 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 1:33 pm to
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LSU should be a perennial playoff team, that’s the expectation
That's a statement of fact, but it's an agitating and confrontational statement to those with low standards. (Louisiana Symptomatic)
Posted by thumperpait
Member since Nov 2005
3749 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 2:26 pm to
He is also taking a lot of kids that have more than one year left. He is building good depth at LSU.
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