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Is Les Miles Smarter than People Give Him Credit For?
Posted on 12/19/08 at 7:27 am
Posted on 12/19/08 at 7:27 am
On the fastest hour I think it was Matt saying that Coach Miles is actually a very smart man.
His comments last year about not losing in regulation might have got us over the top last year to get into the NC game.
This year he was able to get away with not firing his coDCs, instead they get jobs. So now he has a selling point to get a good DC by saying he cant keep his coordinators because people are calling them for better jobs.
Think about it. The guy might come off as an idiot to some people but I think he knows what he is doing.
His comments last year about not losing in regulation might have got us over the top last year to get into the NC game.
This year he was able to get away with not firing his coDCs, instead they get jobs. So now he has a selling point to get a good DC by saying he cant keep his coordinators because people are calling them for better jobs.
Think about it. The guy might come off as an idiot to some people but I think he knows what he is doing.
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Posted on 12/19/08 at 7:32 am to GeauxChrisSports
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Coach Miles is actually a very smart man
How many times did the Media say Charlie Weiss would exploit Miles - look what happened. Then the same last year with Tressel. "Miles will be outcoached"... blah...blah...blah.
I do think Miles is a lot smarter then what most give credit.
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His comments last year about not losing in regulation might have got us over the top last year to get into the NC game
It was actually his wife that gave him this idea...which when he was asked to speak on ESPN..he used this to his advantage!
Posted on 12/19/08 at 7:34 am to GeauxChrisSports
I think his funny syntax when he speaks hides how smart he may be. But who knows? The problem I have with him, reminds me of a scene in Bull Durham when Kevin Costner tells the manager that the players are just kids and he needs to scare them...
I think he could get on them more.
I think he could get on them more.
Posted on 12/19/08 at 8:07 am to GeauxChrisSports
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This year he was able to get away with not firing his coDCs, instead they get jobs. So now he has a selling point to get a good DC by saying he cant keep his coordinators because people are calling them for better jobs.
other coaches know what was going on here, do you think other coaches will really belive this?
Posted on 12/19/08 at 8:25 am to GeauxChrisSports
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Is Les Miles Smarter than People Give Him Credit For?
absolutely....he comes across as somewhat of a goober because of his speaking skills and the way he handles interviews....
but he is after all, the very successful head coach of one of the elite programs in college football...analagous to being CEO of a large corporation....
you can't get a job of that caliber without having your shite together...
Posted on 12/19/08 at 8:32 am to GeauxChrisSports
at least some bammers are reasonable, most are not however as you read on...They expect another 7-5 season...
I highly doubt that, Highly!
And that he can't coach etc..
someone forgot to post the Nick's LSU record...
I think BAMA Fans must be expecting 12-1 from here on out
I highly doubt that, Highly!
And that he can't coach etc..
someone forgot to post the Nick's LSU record...
I think BAMA Fans must be expecting 12-1 from here on out
Posted on 12/19/08 at 8:46 am to GeauxChrisSports
Miles is his own kind of smart. It may or may not be your kind of smart, but he has his own brand. His hat is part of that brand. Inside that hat is one large brain.
This post was edited on 12/19/08 at 8:49 am
Posted on 12/19/08 at 8:59 am to GeauxChrisSports
there is one point i don't see get mentioned when it comes to how he handled letting his coaches go.
because he didn't fire them out right and helpled them find jobs he expanded his recruiting base.
they are going to smaller schools that don't compete with LSU when it comes to recruiting.
let's say there is a 5 star recruit in their area. now they have little shot tieing him down so they put the LSU/Miles bug in their ear.
great networking.
because he didn't fire them out right and helpled them find jobs he expanded his recruiting base.
they are going to smaller schools that don't compete with LSU when it comes to recruiting.
let's say there is a 5 star recruit in their area. now they have little shot tieing him down so they put the LSU/Miles bug in their ear.
great networking.
Posted on 12/19/08 at 9:06 am to GeauxChrisSports
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Coach Miles is actually a very smart man
Uhhh....want to buy a bridge from me???
Posted on 12/19/08 at 11:30 am to GeauxChrisSports
miles is n ot the smartest coach but he is smart. everyone knows that. if he wasn't smart, he wouldn't be a coach to begin with.
Posted on 12/19/08 at 12:59 pm to GeauxChrisSports
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Is Les Miles Smarter than People Give Him Credit For?
Jesus, I hope so.
Posted on 12/19/08 at 1:01 pm to GeauxChrisSports
Miles has done two (that we can see) really dumb things -
1.) Appoint co-d coordinators
2.) Blame the team misfortunes on the players vs. holding the coaches accountable.
We will see if the introduction of new coaches can restore the trust between him and the players next season.
1.) Appoint co-d coordinators
2.) Blame the team misfortunes on the players vs. holding the coaches accountable.
We will see if the introduction of new coaches can restore the trust between him and the players next season.
This post was edited on 12/19/08 at 1:04 pm
Posted on 12/19/08 at 4:17 pm to GeauxChrisSports
quote:Chunks of cement are smarter than people give Miles credit for being. It is laughable how many people here point to two or three things they are convinced are absolutely stupid and assume that proves Miles is stupid. Of course, they completely ignore the fact that the same thing can be done with pretty much anyone's life (professional or otherwise), including many other very smart people.
Is Les Miles Smarter than People Give Him Credit For?
But, when people have an emotional attachment to disliking someone, rational thought and logic are hardly ever obstacles. It will be fun, however, after he has another spectacularly successful season seeing how many of those people continue to twist reality to come up with excuses why he's still stupid and not a great coach, and how many of them will suddenly pretend never to have thought that way at all.
The genuine shock would be for even one of them to come out and say, "well, I thought Miles wasn't a very good coach, but now that he is still kicking arse after 5 years I realize that I was wrong about Miles and he really is a great coach."
Posted on 12/19/08 at 4:28 pm to GeauxChrisSports
Les Miles is soooo smart:
He hired 3 assistant coaches that no school in the BCS conferences are even considering hiring.
Brilliant!!!!
He hired 3 assistant coaches that no school in the BCS conferences are even considering hiring.
Brilliant!!!!
Posted on 12/19/08 at 4:45 pm to GeauxChrisSports
yes. He is a "quality" individual
Posted on 12/19/08 at 5:13 pm to GeauxChrisSports
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Is Les Miles Smarter than People Give Him Credit For?
It would be hard not to be, since he's not given credit for being smart at all.
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The guy might come off as an idiot to some people but I think he knows what he is doing.
The weight of evidence so far is in favor of that conclusion.
Posted on 12/19/08 at 6:24 pm to GeauxChrisSports
I had a boss that used this technique. He used the good ole boy Mississippi drawl and laid back attitude to his advantage. The competition would think he was a country bumpkin and he'd play them with it. When the time came to execute a bid or contract, he'd move in for the kill.
Miles is playing to the media.
Miles is playing to the media.
Posted on 12/19/08 at 6:26 pm to GeauxChrisSports
miles has to be more intelligent than people give him credit for. i'd imagine that his iq is a standard deviation or two above the national average. he's just a horrible public speaker which leads people to believe that he's an idiot. perception becomes reality
Posted on 12/19/08 at 6:33 pm to GeauxChrisSports
No one said Miles was stupid. Maybe too loyal, but not stupid. He's not perfect, but he's obviously a good head coach. I am not one calling for his head, nor have I ever.
Now, most of your post is totally idiotic. Such as this beauty:
If Mallory takes the rumored job, its a demotion stupid. Secondly, Peveto going to be HC at NLU is a lateral move at best.
I respect Miles for how he has handled it thus far in cleaning up his own mess, but to say he helped these guys get better jobs is just stupid.
Now, most of your post is totally idiotic. Such as this beauty:
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This year he was able to get away with not firing his coDCs, instead they get jobs. So now he has a selling point to get a good DC by saying he cant keep his coordinators because people are calling them for better jobs.
If Mallory takes the rumored job, its a demotion stupid. Secondly, Peveto going to be HC at NLU is a lateral move at best.
I respect Miles for how he has handled it thus far in cleaning up his own mess, but to say he helped these guys get better jobs is just stupid.
Posted on 12/19/08 at 6:40 pm to GeauxChrisSports
yes he is a good coach- he got rid of his problems and has made proper hires in the past-- as I have said before the great saban had many screw ups-- we have our guy- look at rivals dot com- we have the guy
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