In each of his three seasons in Baton Rouge, Pelini’s defenses ranked No. 3 in the nation in yards allowed. LSU also ranked No. 3 nationally in scoring defense in 2005, and No. 4 in 2006. The Tigers trounced Miami and Notre Dame in consecutive bowl games his first two seasons, then did the same to Ohio State in winning the national title in 2007.

Source: FEROCIOUS: Former Tiger Says Next Year’s Defense Will Be Exciting to Watch

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