[dylbert]

Disclaimer: although I live in Louisiana, I am NOT LSU fan. As much as it currently hurts, I am Ole Miss fan.

LSU is top 5 program. Why? They pay the BIG BUCKS to their head coach and assistant coaches. Before LSU supporters put real money out, they were merely giving lip service to being bigtime program. Saban brought credibility, class, discipline and structure into football rich region. And he delivered national championship. He cashed his chips in short NFL stay and has returned to his true calling.

I agree with earlier poster than 'Bama has talent -- just too little talent. Once Saban machine recruits two classes, watch out SEC & BCS!

Les Miles is interesting subject. He was OK at Okie State, but didn't set world on fire there. His Michigan roots might come calling. But, money talks & BS walks! Big Two (officially known as Big Ten) does not generate enough revenue to compete with SEC, Big 12, ACC, and even Pac 10 for best coaches. Les can play his hand out at LSU and then head north.

SEC will continue as NUMBER ONE football conference.