Don't over-analyze the bama game

Coaching is two-fold: (1) putting together a general game plan and putting the players in a position to execute; and (2) managing the game between the lines.

No one disputes that Miles did the first. But, he failed miserably on the second. And, each is just as important as the other.

Think of it this way. LSU won the following metrics:

1) time of possession (by 19 minutes)
2) total yards
3) total plays
4) turnovers (2-0)
5) first downs
6) 3rd down conversions (10-20 as opposed to 1-9 for bama)

When you recognize that LSU won each of those metrics pretty convincingly, you will recognize that LSU snatched defeat from the jaws of victory...that only happens when your gameday coach is terrible at it. It's what happens when your coach calls plays at random regardless of momentum and circumstance. Really good coaches who win each of those metrics don't lose games at home like Les did on Saturday night. Good recruiters who don't know how to coach lose those games.

Don't over-analyze...these facts tell you all you need to know.