re: Why did Les Miles get so much hate for 1/9/12?

Saban was put in a very similar situation in this last NC and did win that game by doing the exact thing Les would not. He sat his starting QB for his next in line which shifted the game completely. Heard from friends who have spoken to players about that game and Les was stubborn as a mule. His continued hard headed game plan is why he isn't the coach today.