re: Wright Thompson: The Obsession of Les Miles

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But even in failure, the call works like gasoline thrown on the fire -- for the players and for the fans -- because everyone understands its meaning: All in.

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This is why I was okay with the gambles he took

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When the kick slips wide left, something happens. The carefully constructed circle breaks. Everyone can feel it: the crowd, the suddenly conservative defense on the field, the coaches calling the plays, the players on the sideline, even Miles

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This is what i can't understand. Why play not to lose when you've played to win all game.

Miles is the Man, regardless.