That was only the idiots who think it's somehow important for them to know what's going on inside the program. I don't give a shite if the coach lies to me every god-damned PC. Just win the fricking games on Saturday and you can tell me Brandon Harris fricked a unicorn while executing a perfect read option in practice today.

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I am concerned that Les has lost the team as well as some of the coaching staff. I would bet some of those buggers are spending part of today updating their resumes because they know it is just a matter of time.

If they aren't updating their resumes, they are fricking idiots. Which, of course, means probably none of them are, except maybe Aranda, who is probably hand-walking his over to Alleva right now.

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I like a run game myself, but understand that defenses and personnel have changed somewhat over the years to the point that you have to have a little more balance in your approach. Moreover, you need to have a coaching staff that will recruit the right folks for positions, teach those recruits, and put them in positions on the field that gives them a chance for success. If an assistant is not pulling their weight, they need to go. Charles McClendon was too loyal to his own staff (who really did not do him many favors) and look where it got him. I remember that all too well, and really hate to see us going through a repeat.

I agree. McClendon and Miles are both too loyal to their assistants. Miles wants recruiters and doesn't give a shite whether they can coach. That's why every year we have a great recruiting class and a shitty season.

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However, the bottom line is that Les and his staff promised changes that didn't materialize and won't.

No, they didn't promise shite. They told us all off-season that they didn't think there was a problem with the overall scheme on offense and they did exactly what they said they would do, which is the same thing they've been doing.

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The players, knowing no better, were parroting what their coaches were saying. I don't blame the players.

The great talents are going to make it to the NFL no matter how bad their college coaches were at showcasing their talents. Can you imagine one of the worst passing offenses outside of West Point and Annapolis putting WRs in the NFL on the reg like we do? This staff is promising them a ticket to the NFL and they are delivering on that. It's great for the players, but does nothing for the program because they don't use the talent they recruit. But the players aren't being misled. They are being told that they will go to the NFL and winning in college is irrelevant, and it's true.

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However, in the final analysis there is a difference between coach speak and out right lying. Les has done a lot of the former, and then engaged in the latter.

So what? Why does the coach have to tell you or me the truth? He's telling the players the truth. He's telling them you will compete against elite athletes and go to the NFL while winning nothing of significance as a team. Do you think any of these players give a shite about winning a championship or accomplishing team goals? Hell no! They want to go to the NFL and they are doing that, so Miles is not lying to them.

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I have no doubt that these kids are working hard. My concern is that they are not being coached to play smart and are showing signs of lacking proper conditioning.

The kids on that team are talented and want to win, but they need the proper guidance.

They are working hard on their individual skills but they could not give a shite about winning. Stay healthy, make a highlight reel play every now and then and take a play off whenever you want, and get your paycheck on draft day. Why would they do anything else when nobody expects anything more than that?

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It's time for the program to go in a different direction. We may have to wade through the season and wait until the end to make the change, but someone needs to start doing their homework and be prepared to engage in some back channel negotiations in about a month.

Agree with all except the "in about a month" part. That needs to have already happened. If it didn't start last November, it's overdue.