I am a long-time proponent of the pro-style offense we run. I don't really think Jennings would be better in a spread. I haven't seen him make good decisions when running the read option. He's a solid competitor who throws a nice deep ball with touch and accuracy but he has limited arm strength. His arm-strength might be adequate but Harris has pro-level arm strength and accuracy. Jennings doesn't make killer mistakes but has not shown an ability (yet) to sustain drives.

Miles has shown an ability to run a great program. Great coordinators want to work for him and he attracts elite talent. He never throws anyone under the bus, takes the heat and allows people to criticize him but then makes the tough decisions when necessary in a compassionate and professional way. That's what you want long term for a sustainable program.

People will always compare Miles to Saban and many will be dissatisfied because of that. Saban is not coming back and Miles will outlast Saban in football.

Consider Miles' success. People like to downplay it and say he didn't build the program to what it was. Other than the Univ. of Miami in the '80s when Erickson then Johnson left, what other program has sustained success with the next coach after a legend leaves? Certainly not Bama after Bryant or Florida after Spurrier. I also think about how much the U of Mich (I live in Ann Arbor) has struggled since getting rid of Lloyd Carr and thinking switching to a spread would take them from simply being a top 10 team to consistent champions. Well that hasn't worked and it's been a frustrating decade.

I think we just need to put this loss in its proper perspective. We don't need a new head coach or coordinator. We haven't failed at recruiting. We are currently inconsistent and see periodic breakdowns leading to big plays - the hallmark of a young team.

I plan to enjoy watching the new guys develop and expect a 6- to 9-win season this year and going to a mid-tier bowl. Frankly, their results are out of my conrol. I'd love it if LSU would play in a championship every year. However, it is not a "long-term problem" with the program if we don't.