re: If we would've fired Miles, do we still have #1 class?

Of course not.
U can bash Miles' lack of Qb play and if u must go back 3-4 years, his time management. You can even complain about the way he speaks to the media, but he is the best closer in the business on the recruiting trail. LSU wouldve done "OK" with another big time Coaching hire, but it wouldnt be this good.

A coach like Jimbo Fisher, that sits in one of the best recruiting areas in all of college football can barely break the top 5 with Florida and Miami in influx.

He'll be in trouble after this year if he lets the likes of 3-9 Georgia Tech beat him again in the weak ACC.

Urban Meyer spent alot of time and energy and had an excellent situation for Lawrence but in the end, he stood no chance against Miles. I doubt if he ever tries that again on one of Louisiana's best.