re: Miles' Radio Show is Tonight.

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Again, just like last game, what he means is that IF we can get up by 3 TD's

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I don't think 3 TD's would actually be enough, I think it would take being up by 5 TD's for Harris to see the field at this point. It has to be so crazy either up or down that you leave Miles without a decision.

Beefy5 strikes again absolutely zero value to any of his posts, what a fricking turd burglar!!!!

miles you know i have a damn strong team and will run it till aggies submit,then reality steps in and miles will lose.

I had such hopes for this thread. But alas, it has almost totally failed to deliver.

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Cliffs?

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From Scott Long :


Last night Coach Les Miles held his weekly radio talk-show, and below you’ll find my rough summary of its key points.

Rickey from Birmingham pointed out that the team could end up fourth or last in the SEC West and asked if there is enough there to motivate the team to lay it all on the line tomorrow night.

Miles answered affirmatively, saying the team realizes they can win nine games and extend their streak of 8-win seasons to 15, but really it’s matter of playing hard for who you are and who you represent.

Ron from Kenner talked about the “anemic” play at quarterback and asked if that was because of the players or the coaching.

Miles said the problem is not with coaching and that Cam Cameron is a tremendous coach who is doing a great job of mentoring the quarterbacks. While acknowledging that everyone is unsatisfied with quarterback play, Miles said it may not all be the quarterbacks’ fault and then mentioned pass protection and drops by young receivers.

Miles added that he would not be surprised at any point to see Brandon Harris taking some snaps.

When asked by Donald from Vicksburg why Harris has received 50% of the snaps in practice yet has not received more playing time, Miles answered by saying, “We’ve chosen not to make the decision on our future quarterback until down the road. That’s why he’s getting 50 percent of the reps.”

Miles also said they are trying to put Harris in a position where he can make some explosive plays without encumbering him with the whole offense.

In his closing statement to Donald, Miles emphasized that Anthony Jennings is currently the quarterback who makes the team better over a range of things.


Michael from Lafayette said that the offense is more one-dimensional than he’s seen it in a long time and asked how that can be corrected so that all the playmakers can contribute.

Miles said the plan is to have balance and to execute better in the passing game, but that the plan “doesn’t currently fit the age of our passing group - both receivers and QB.”


The next caller, Neil, asked why they no longer name Plays of the Game during the weekly call in shows, as they’ve done in year’s past.

Miles said that’s a great question and that he really enjoyed that part of the show, too. Gordy Rush, who was filling in for Jim Hawthorne, assured Neil that in the next edition of the show they’ll bring back that feature.


Sadie, the young girl from Denton, Texas, who usually calls-in each week, was in the live audience for the show and asked Coach Miles what he’s most thankful for.

Miles answered first with, “My family and the good health the lord has provided.” He then added that he’s very thankful for his players who are motivated, hard working and very ambitious.


Genie from New Orleans asked Coach Miles how he balances keeping his players here versus leaving early for the pros.

Miles’ answer was a little hard to understand, as he started with something like, “We recruit a style of guy that can come in and play right way, and that makes it more likely that he’ll be gone after three years,” and ended with something about that being harder to do with quarterbacks, although Jordan Jefferson was very productive as a true freshmen. Sorry, but I wasn’t able to follow enough of his answer to give you a clear translation.


The Big Ragoo emphasized that it is very important to win out and end with nine wins, as this will carry over into recruiting and the whole nine yards. He then asked Miles if Leonard Fournette would get more than 5 carries in this game. Miles’ answer was, “We have to have some carries to give him.”


Bart from Memphis reminded Coach Miles that in the second half against Wisconsin Jennings worked out of the pistol set with the offense spread out and that the team ran well and Jennings seemed comfortable. He also pointed out that in the Arkansas game the Razorbacks were able to pick up on a lot of tendencies and anticipate where the play was going. Miles said they have kept the formations we saw against Wisconsin and have used them at times. As for the predictability, Miles said that they are trying to off-set those tendencies.

Dandy Don