re: Valetine dismissed from team

Posted on 1/19/17 at 9:57 am to lsuhunt555

Posted by TenTex

Member since Jan 2008

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Posted on 1/19/17 at 9:57 am to lsuhunt555

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I still say he was allowed back as a Hail Mary of sorts by Miles and none of the other coaches wanted him back.

This is more about trying to save a talented young man in hopes he can attain a better life for himself. So tragic every time this happens.

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Posted by atltiger6487

Member since May 2011

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Posted on 1/19/17 at 10:14 am to TenTex

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This is more about trying to save a talented young man in hopes he can attain a better life for himself. So tragic every time this happens.

It's not the goal or job of a college football coach to "save" young men. It's about putting the best product on the field and winning. Yes, a by-product of that is learning discipline, dedication, sacrifice, humility, etc. but that's not Les' or O's primary job.

There are plenty of D-II and D-III schools where the pressure is less and Valentine could've gone to get "saved." But that's not LSU's job.

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Posted by logjamming

Member since Feb 2014

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Posted on 1/19/17 at 12:32 pm to TenTex

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This is more about trying to save a talented young man in hopes he can attain a better life for himself. So tragic every time this happens

There are plenty of shite heads running around, yet Valentine took the scholarship of a senior kicker because he was needed on the DLine.

Trent Domingue got to finish his career and get a degree at a much better university, Les Miles got fired after losing two early games by a total of six points (and a missed FG in the Auburn game) and Valentine got suspended, benched and finally kicked out for a SECOND time.

I love a happy ending. frick Miles and frick Valentine.

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