re: Miles/Payton

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Like you have never said anything rash following a loss.

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Certainly I have. Maybe not something that crazy, but certainly "rash" is accurate. Especially rash after the 2002 loss to Bama in Tiger Stadium (and will remain the last LSU-Bama game I will ever attend in person).

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Especially a loss to a team that is less talented (Kentucky or Arkansas 2007).

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True. And especially after a loss to UAB.

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Both times that season we lost when ranked #1.

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Good point, and absolutely accurate.

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Les has a problem motivating his players.

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However, he didn't seem to have trouble motivating them to achieve the #1 ranking THREE times that season (you did watch the BCS championship game between tOSU and LSU, didn't you?)

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For me that is clear cut.

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I'm sure it is.

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If they bounce back next year, then you can say that having a young QB was an issue and hopefully he will be able to recruit and develop that position better in the future.

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I can say it now. It's obvious and accurate.

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If the QB position shows no real improvement, then you have to blame coaching.

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We can certainly agree on this issue.

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They recruited and developed the players.

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Also true.

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I don't turn a blind eye to his weaknesses just because he is our coach.

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Good for you. I applaud your diligence and watchfulness, sir.