re: The Root of the Les Criticism IMHO.

I have listed all of the losses below. I have listed them from inexcusable to excusable

1. 2009 Ole Miss-clock it
2. 2008 Ole Miss-on fourth qb
3. 2008 Arkansas-Petrinos first year
4. 2012 Alabama-no d
5. 2012 Florida-no o
6. 2008 Georgia-two pick sixes
7. 2008 Alabama-4 picks
8. 2011 Alabama-national title rematch
9. 2010 Arkansas-BCS bid on the line
10. 2007 Kentucky-Charles Scott had over 100 yds rushing in first half, doesn't see ball till last play of game
11. 2007 Arkansas-Matt Flynn had turrible game and bad D in OT
12. 2009 Florida-No o
13. 2010 Penn State--cluster frick field
14. 2005 Tennessee-Monday night game
15. 2005 Georgia-tired after 11 weeks straight
16. 2006 Auburn-screwed on pass int no call
17. 2006 Florida-won title
18. 2009 Alabama-won title
19. 2008 Florida-won title
20. 2010 Auburn-won title

I give Les a mulligan for 2005 with Hurricane Katrina and his first year. 2006 we lost to two teams on the road ranked in the top 5 at the time. One of them won the title. 2007 had two triple OT games and still won the title with those losses. 2008 we had 4 qb's and a shitfest at D due to Mallveto. First gripe I had with Les not going after a big name DC to replace Pelini after the NC game and getting a huge raise. 2009 lost to two teams that were ranked #1 when we played them. Also had that horrible game against Ole Piss. If we just run the ball, we kick the FG and win after the onside kick. Decided to get stupid and throw the ball. 2010 had a few close calls with Tennessee and Florida. Had the ball leading Auburn on the road in the 4th and couldn't close the deal. Lost to Arkansas with a BCS bowl on the line. 2011 was great except the NC game. Wouldn't have matter who was the qb we were going to lose. This year if not for injuries and suspensions I think we would be playing for the SEC CG no doubt. Too much to overcome.

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