Are the wheels falling off the LSU football program?

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Are the wheels falling off of the LSU football program?

  1. Yes

    30 vote(s)
    17.5%

  2. No

    94 vote(s)
    55.0%

  3. Maybe

    47 vote(s)
    27.5%
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  1. ParadiseiNC

    ParadiseiNC don't worry, be happy

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    Fantastic post. Really summarizes/expresses my setiments and concerns.

    Overall, I would say wheels are not falling off, nor do I think CLM will let them. He strikes me as a man who will pull up his boot straps and work harder to fix things. If he is ever let go, it will not be b/c the "wheels come off", it will be b/c of loyalty to asst's and gradual decline in performance/expectations. I do agree with your observations and concerns, and I'll bet we are in the majority on that. But, I think we just need to take a deep breath, sit back, and let the circumstances unfold - and, I'll bet we will be pleasantly surprised by the progress over the next 2 years. The other "problem", if you will, with CLM is that he is not a quick fixer, much to the dismay to those with little patience. He makes changes slowly and then allows those changes to seed and blossom before he contemplates other changes. It's probably a better way to long-term solutions, but not satisfying to the masses.
     
    ParadiseiNC, Jan 22, 2010
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  2. MobileBengal

    MobileBengal Founding Member

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    Close. The first was in 2001, so the window would be the seven seasons from 2001-2007.

    I agree, though we only won 8 games in 2008.
     
    MobileBengal, Jan 22, 2010
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  3. gumborue

    gumborue Throwin Ched

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    using only the SEC as a reference, decline of top programs is usually tied to coaching changes---UF (spurrier), UT (cutcliffe), UGA (van gorder), AU (borges). but this doesnt seem to be the issue since lsu won with gc in 07. we hope that wasnt an anomaly. personally, i dont think positive anomalies happen. an idiot cant accidently be brilliant, but the converse is true
     
    gumborue, Jan 22, 2010
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  4. Cajun Sensation

    Cajun Sensation I'm kind of a big deal Staff Member

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    I agree. The 2011 recruiting class is comprised of some studs. Kenny Hilliard is going to be a HOSS. Terrance Mcgee, Freak Johnson....the 2011 recruiting class is definitely a silver lining to the dark cloud....for now.

    Now if we can just keep these guys committed to LSU....
     
    Cajun Sensation, Jan 22, 2010
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  5. DRC

    DRC TigerNator

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    I voted no.

    327 makes some good points but this discussion is one year too soon.
     
    DRC, Jan 22, 2010
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  6. LSUtiger327

    LSUtiger327 Pow right in da kissa

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    or hopefully a year away from not taking place :thumb:
     
    LSUtiger327, Jan 22, 2010
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  7. BAY0U BENGAL

    BAY0U BENGAL I'm a Chinese Bandit

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    this is what I'm aiming for. I don't think the wheels are falling off, but I can understand most fans' concerns. But jumping the gun because of Bama fans... C'mon CS, you can do better.:hihi:
     
    BAY0U BENGAL, Jan 22, 2010
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  8. boblinfoto

    boblinfoto Ohio LSU fan/artist

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    How about a little civility? If you two are going to quarrel, exchange email addresses and do it somewhere else. Last time I looked, this is the United States of America, and people are entitled to their opinion. Just keep it civil, huh?:grin:
     
    boblinfoto, Jan 22, 2010
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  9. stevescookin

    stevescookin Certified Who Dat

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    I only voted maybe because there was no "Upshot of the who dat cougar" option.:hihi:.
     
    stevescookin, Jan 22, 2010
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  10. Cajun Sensation

    Cajun Sensation I'm kind of a big deal Staff Member

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    Just a lil' friendly ribbing is all. I don't need no smiley for most of the regulars to know it's all good.:)
     
    Cajun Sensation, Jan 22, 2010
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