Gosh, I love College Football fans.

All off-season Krags was the difference maker in this team. Now, his removal from the OC position to a limited QB coach roll is now no big deal.

This is a HUGE deal, but it doesn't mean LSU can't overcome. I'd say most teams in the top 25 would not be able to overcome something like this, but most teams wouldn't have been able to overcome the Perrilloux loss either (2010 Texas perfect example). Noth that LSU didn't struggle after losing Perrilloux, and not that this will definitely equate to as many (or any) losses, but trying to diminish this to make you feel better is foolish.

Having confidence in Strud, Gonzo and Miles does not have to think this isn't a big deal. It is a big deal, can LSU answer?

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Posted by KappaSwig

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Member since Nov 2009

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Posted on 8/4/11 at 2:02 pm to LSUfan4444

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All off-season Krags was the difference maker in this team. Now, his removal from the OC position to a limited QB coach roll is now no big deal.

Why are the 2 inconsistent? The big difference maker in my opinion was getting rid of a "the Wizard" and his incomprehensible schemes and going for a simplified, technically sound approach. Kragthorpe, if media reports can be believed, has already effected such a change, and in his role as QB coach, will continue to do so. So yes, it's a big deal, but i don't see any hypocrisy in not running around like the building's on fire.

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Posted by LJBurton

Member since Feb 2005

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Posted on 8/4/11 at 2:20 pm to LSUfan4444

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Gosh, I love College Football fans.

All off-season Krags was the difference maker in this team. Now, his removal from the OC position to a limited QB coach roll is now no big deal.

Outstanding point. Welcome to Homerville, Baton Rouge, LA.

The only way this isn't a significant blow to LSU football is if Coach Kragthorpe wasn't expected to have a significant gameday role in the first place. I don't know that this was ever really addressed. The stories this offseason have all placed emphasis on his role as QB coach and gameplanner, rather than playcaller.

Truth be told, there has been a fair amount of mystery regarding the play calling duties at LSU lately. How much influence did Miles have over the playcalling? Did he take over playcalling duties at times last year? If so, when? These questions have never been specifically answered by anyone inside of LSU football and probably never will be. Miles goes to great lengths to protect his players and coaches. While this has proven to be a great strength of his regarding staff and player loyalty, it makes it very difficult for the fans and the media to know exactly who is accountable for what.

At the end of the day, I think this HAS to be a significant concern for the program. Hopefully, Miles and his staff will be able to make this work.

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