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This opinion refers only to CLM's performance as the head coach at LSU. Some take umbrage at criticism of CLM despite his laudable record at LSU which may be the best in the school's history for a football coach. Ironically, that is part of his problem. Agree or not, the calumny directed at him is related to his record compared to Nick Saban. It is as simple as that. Many point to LSU's 13-0 regular season record last year to buffer the dissatisfaction some have expressed about details of many of Miles's decisions over the past seven years-especially the absolutely perfect coaching disaster that was the MNC game. I think much of this displeasure is completely justified because over this time, LSU has been second fiddle to Saban and Alabama. LSU has one BCS championship (with quote:Saban's players) while Alabama has two and looks poised to win a third. This must burn with agonizing pain in the pit of Tiger fans of every generation. The fact is that, but for having Alabama in the same conference led by the former LSU head coach is worse than having the ex-wife you dearly loved marrying the bully who used to steal your lunch money. Let's face it, if LSU cannot beat Alabama and win the BCS this year, it will be a huge disappointment. Saban has done it by beating LSU-yes LSU got jobbed having to play them twice which makes it all the worse. Until he can beat Saban and win something for it, CLM will be in store for withering enfilades from Rantards. Oh, and if you are one of the fans who thinks being second best to Saban and the gumps is OK, then you probably think its OK to score a field goal after getting a fumble on the opponents 7 yard line.

1) Miles's record versus Saban is pretty good compared to any other coach who has faced Bama under Saban. (3-3)

2) Miles is still holding down most of the talent in the state in recruiting.

3) LSU under Miles has become an elite program. We had a 10-win season and a 13-win season in Saban's 5 years. We've had a 11-win, 11-win, 12-win, 11-win, and 13-win season in Miles 7 years at LSU.

4) If Miles 07 championship doesn't count because some players who were recruited under Saban were still playing, then both of Saban's NC don't count because he had Shula's recruits on the team. Pretty dumb, huh?

5) Look at CFB. The SEC is far and away the most dominate conference at the top. It has been that way for the better part of a decade. 3 teams have taken turns knocking people off the top of the mountain: Florida, LSU, and Bama. 1 year ago, LSU was on the top of the mountain and went into BDS and beat Saban's Bama. If not for some goofy upsets, Bama doesn't even sniff NOLA. Breaks fell their way and they lucked into the game. They took advantage of their opportunity. This year, Bama is on top the mountain and LSU gets a chance in Death Valley to knock them off the top of the hill. Instead of looking at Bama as if they are unbeatable, look at the recent past and realize we are Bama's peer, not a little sibling.

It amazes me how much some LSU fans sound like Auburn. (WAAAHHH, BAMA DOES THIS AND THAT, WE NEED TO BE LIKE THEM.) Who gives a shite what they do. We've beaten them enough that it shouldn't matter. We've beaten them when we were better than they were and when we weren't. Here's what I know, our home field is a massive advantage. Our defense is bad fricken arse. Our RBs are beastly. We are #6 in the nation and haven't remotely come close to playing to our potential. Lastly, LSU grabbed its SWAG back this weekend and is getting it together for a run at this thing.

An LSU that figures out it's OL issues is a scary thing. Ask S. Carolina.

F*ck Bama and Saban