Hotty Toddy

After a solid week of calling recruits from around the state of Louisiana I have come to this conclusion: If you're a high school senior and you don't have a scholarship offer from Ole Miss, then you must be a stiff.

No, it only seems as if Ole Miss has offered every high school senior in the state. In all seriousness, Ole Miss has offered scholarships to more players (24) in Louisiana than LSU (16).

What's going on here?

"They're trying to raise the level of the players in their program,'' says one in-state Division I coach.

So I asked, what happens if all of these players commit - after all 24 offers would just about take up the whole class.

"They'll tell people they're full,'' the coach says.

So should LSU fans be worried about Ed Orgeron, Frank Wilson and the Ole Miss Rebels?

I don't think LSU fans should panic, but they certainly would be wise to keep an eye on the Rebels.

Yes, Ole Miss has four commitments in the state. And yes, defensive tackle Drake Nevis is one of the better players in the state.

But until the Rebels start landing the Joe McKnights of the recruiting world, panic shouldn't set in among LSU fans.

Les Miles' staff, though, may have a more difficult time sealing the border than Nick Saban's did.