Joe Schad talks about Les Miles' future

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I certainly think most fans in America would enjoy averaging 10 wins per year

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Schad obviously doesn't know the Rant

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“But we all understand that he has to figure out a way to fix those quarterback issues. His quarterback play has just not been acceptable, and they need to recruit and develop at least an average quarterback.”

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ya don't say Joe

Couple things I disagree with the National media about.

1. "LSU always recruits as well as anyone."

*This is false. Sure LSU recruited top 15 classes but has not touched the top 5 nearly as much as other teams have. LSU hasn't put together consecutive classes like 13, 14, and 15 in a long long time. LSU is finally just now recruiting on that level and the 13/14 classes are finally ready to shine.

2. "The Program has lost its way."

* Losing as much talent to the draft will do that. LSU combined losing ridiculous amounts of talent with recruiting classes that weren't top 5. The result was a roster with talent similar to a typical Ole miss team. A few good pieces, but not an overall top to bottom solid roster.

LSU finally is recruiting at a level that allows them to replenish the cupboard and field a top contender. Remember what happened when the 09 class became sophomores and juniors. I could argue LSU has assembled just as much if not more talent than those teams had in some spots. I fully expect LSU to shock some teams this year with how good they are.


As long as QB is mildly productive, which they both showed signs of growth in the spring, LSU will be a double digit winner.

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“The guy has won 100 games over a 10-year period. I certainly think most fans in America would enjoy averaging 10 wins per year …

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Let's say in 2021, Urban Meyer has continued his success at Ohio State but hasn't won another championship or even another prestigious bowl game. Meanwhile Harbaugh has won 3 titles at Michigan and has beaten Ohio State 4 years in a row. Think that wouldn't get the buckeye faithful restless?

Les is here until he decides to retire.

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“It’s going to take a lot to fire Les Miles,” said Schad. “The guy has won 100 games over a 10-year period. I certainly think most fans in America would enjoy averaging 10 wins per year …

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10 wins is the benchmark this year. If we don't win atleast 10 games I will be on the fire miles bandwagon.

8 wins a year keeps his job.

failing to win 8 games in a year will lead to firing or assassination.

Miles has averaged 3.3 losses a year since 2008 and that includes the 2011 season. That is not acceptable.

I'm going to go out on a limb here. I say Brandon Harris wins the job and becomes the breakout QB of 2015. We have all the WRs you could want, all the TEs you could want, all the RBs you could want, and all the OL you could want. They have experience too. Let him become the true starter from week one and work through any early growing pains. I'm not saying he won't lose a game for us, but I believe with him at the helm, we win at least 11 games total next year.

I saw a lot of good things from him in the spring game, saw a lot of great things from the WRs. That will aid him immensely in his first year starting.

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LINK The SEC is going to be tough again this year, particularly in the West. The Tigers could be better, but due to the strength of the conference it is possible that the win total could not rise as much

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. The SEC West turned out to be very overrated last year. Almost every single team lost it's bowl game. Some of them were beaten badly. I don't think we can use the excuse that the SEC is just too tough anymore. The talent level on this team is elite. We are one of the 5 most talented teams in the country. No excuses for another 7 or 8 win type of season.