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There really is no denying this was a solid hire for Les

Posted on 1/2/16 at 8:43 am
Posted by ShortyRob
Member since Oct 2008
82116 posts
Posted on 1/2/16 at 8:43 am
Sure. There may be other coaches that were more preferable based on individual preferences, but, Aranda was certainly in the argument as #1 possible hire.

And, I said that how this hiring process goes might be somewhat informative regarding Miles in general. Well, clearly, Aranda wouldn't have jumped at the job if he thought there was a good possibility it would end up a 1 year hire. I know he's got a history of jumping around, but it just seems unlikely a guy would jump from Wisconsin if he thought the job was unstable.

So. All in all, a pleasant surprise.
Posted by Choupique19
The cheap seats
Member since Sep 2005
62426 posts
Posted on 1/2/16 at 8:46 am to
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this was a solid hire for Les


I concur.

Posted by ForeLSU
The Corner of Sanity and Madness
Member since Sep 2003
41525 posts
Posted on 1/2/16 at 8:50 am to
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And, I said that how this hiring process goes might be somewhat informative regarding Miles in general. Well, clearly, Aranda wouldn't have jumped at the job if he thought there was a good possibility it would end up a 1 year hire.


That's way the labeling of Miles as a "lame duck" didn't make sense. After the botched coaching change, the school either had to a) fire Miles and start a coaching search or b) renew their commitment to him for at least a 2-3 year period.
Posted by Rickdaddy4188
Murfreesboro,TN
Member since Aug 2011
46650 posts
Posted on 1/2/16 at 8:50 am to
Yeah I didn't think we would get a great dc with all the fire Mikes talk but it happened. Hopefully this hire turns out to be a coach in waiting type hire. I hope his defenses are so successful we make him a coach in waiting. He has over achieved every year given his talent pool.
Posted by Salviati
Member since Apr 2006
5690 posts
Posted on 1/2/16 at 8:56 am to
It's also a positive referendum on Miles.

At least from Aranda's viewpoint.
Posted by dr smartass phd
RIP 8/19
Member since Sep 2004
20387 posts
Posted on 1/2/16 at 9:02 am to
Les wanted him last year and got cock blocked by Alleva. Joe's little coup failed and has had his nuts cut-off. Les is here at least till his contract is up in 2019 and the Miles Clause is no more.
Posted by timlan2057
In the Shadow of Tiger Stadium
Member since Sep 2005
17076 posts
Posted on 1/2/16 at 9:03 am to
No doubt.

This staff needed fresh new blood badly.

Posted by ellessuuuu
Member since Sep 2004
8541 posts
Posted on 1/2/16 at 9:05 am to
It is a good hire. Just don't understand why it always takes Les two swings to make DC hires. 2005 he was bringing Bill Clay until there was a fanbase revolt in BR and then he got Pelini. 2008 he promoted from within before going to get Chavis on 2009. Last year he settled for Steele before being bailed out by Auburn.

As to the referendum on Miles comment, I wonder what the pay disparity looks like on this one. Wisconsin is notorious for not paying their staff. Maybe 1 year at LSU is worth 2-3 at Wisconsin on the pay scale.
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