re: "A fish rots from the head down."

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From an outside perspective looking in, this adage appears to be an apt metaphor for much of what is wrong with our football program. Miles is too much of a "players coach" and not enough of a "martinet" (a stern but fair disciplinarian). As such, Miles is mostly responsible for the off-the-field issues last season, and the ongoing lack of discipline on the field during games (personal fouls and other avoidable penalties, players not knowing their assignments, etc.). Miles' philosophy sets the tone, and it trickles down the line to the other coaches. Miles is extremely stubborn, so he may never learn that: coaching is not a popularity contest, it's better to be respected, than liked, and being respected doesn't mean being hated. Miles will likely leave involuntarily, although probably gracefully, in 2-3 years, but he'll do so with his already arranged golden parachute.

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you're saying he should be less like Winters and more like Sobel?
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I like the challenge of obscure references, so...

TEX Winters, assistant BB coach on Dale Brown's staff staving off retirement???

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