re: A philisophical question...Is LSU football fun anymore?

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Conclusion: The last 2 years of Les Miles at LSU has sucked the oxygen out of the room. LSU football is no longer fun.

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Interesting you post this because I have felt the same way this year. I had a chance to buy Georgia tickets but didn't do it because I didn't want to go to the game, spend close to $200 and get aggravated. No, it's no longer fun.

I was not directing this totally towards you...I read the whole thread and saw that you said you don't go to the games...I am mostly disgruntled with the fans I have to hear at the actual games...booing, complaining, and most of them do not even truly understand the game of football. They just think that this isn't as exciting as it should be. Or they read something online and think that because of what a kid did in highschool, they know that he should be playing ahead of someone else.

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We all love them, that's why we are here, when you are disappointed with someone in your life that you love, do you sit down and discuss it with them and try to work it out, or do you ignore it?

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I love this point you made. It is a great point, and you are totally right. In my belief, however, the way that our fans have been showing there disappointment is counter productive. Booing college guys on a field doesn't change what a coach is doing. Neither does calling for another player. Nor does talking about it on a fan website. I just feel these are counterproductive. It hurts things more than it helps. I don't know the best way to go about it, but I don't think this is it. I, for one, am not dissappointed with this season at all.

All in all, I think, considering everything, this team has improved every game this year, with the exception of last week. I can't ask more than that. And we have lost only 2 games to the two top teams in the country...I know there is a counter argument to that...who have we beat? Its not our fault the SEC is beating up on each other this year. If we finish 10-2 or even 9-3 (slightly more dissappointing bc we should win the last two) I will be happy with this year. If not, well then I may look into trying to show my dissapprovement for what our staff is doing.

But the games are still fun for me outside of what my previous points are. But I know no way of changing the fans. So I learn to live with it and enjoy the games

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Losing some is ok, looking awful while both winning and losing, isn't.

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I think winning is winning...awful, beautiful, regular haha. Of course I would rather us destroy teams everytime out. But I am satisfied with a win. As far as losing awful...we haven't this year. Our offense was awful against Florida but do give SOME credit to the number one defense in the country for that. As far as the Alabama game, I think we had a great game plan and were executing it well until some untimely injuries. It was a great and FUN game none-the-less. I was there.

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And fans are sick of looking at a poor product put on the field week in and week out, after having 4 top 10 recruiting classes in a row and paying coaches millions of dollars and having world class facilities. So it goes both ways.

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Have we gotten to the point where we expect SEC West Champs every 3 years? Because we won it 3 years ago. I think that last year was rough...but we addressed our issues and this team is much better for it. Of course I want to win the west every year too, but being competitive for it is still very fun. :)

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I just started NOT enjoying it recently, therefore I am wrestling with my emotions and decisions about watching it in the FUTURE, if they continue down this sorry path. You don't stop loving something and stop watching something you've been loving and watching for 30 years, it's a PROCESS of realization and change, and wondering whether or not you should feel that way.

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I really hope you weren't a saints fan before the last few years I liked the last bit you said the best in there. We are evaluating whether it is fun. I say it is. I gave my arguments for why...what say you?

I like this conversation a lot by the way and appreciate your opinions as well. I also like that we are able to go about this discussion rationally...its why i like this place sometimes

Couldn't have a convo like this on gameday for sure haha

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try to give the staff the benefit of the doubt, that they have to bring players along, but when you see what other teams are able to do - it sucks.

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+1

Miles is able to do enough to win games and keep his job, but he is not exceptional and does not get the most out of his talent. And this makes LSU football less fun. I still love it, but the past 2 seasons, except for a few games, have not been enjoyable honestly.

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The last 2 years of "LSU Fans" on the rant have sucked the oxygen out of the room. LSU football is no longer fun.

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Fixed it.

This board used to be fun until people like you put a strangle hold on it.

LSU football is still as exciting and fun as ever. At least to most rational fans that are actually knowledgable about the game. Yes, I would like to see us scoring more, but still as fun as ever.

I just wish fans remembered what it means to actually SUPPORT a team!

I am not saying to turn a blind eye to the problems, but it is never excusable to boo our own players.

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-La Tech...doesn't need an explanation. Probably the worst showing in Tiger Stadium by an LSU team since the Curley Hallman years. A complete clusterfrick and a stain on the Les Miles tenure.

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dude, seriously?

Do you remember UAB? Oh, that's right...that was Saban and he never made mistakes or lost games...my bad.

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i am just waiting for us to get a coach with brains and fire...

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That's funny...Miles' doesn't have fire?


Didn't hear this when he went for it on 4th down 5 times in one game! When he went for it, people said he was too reckless and cocky. Now he punts and y'all say he has no fire.

You people need to realize.....never mind...you morons won't ever realize anything because your head is too for up your colon while at the same time kissing Saban's taint!


Now, that's talented!

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right. i'm glad that you enjoy watching the most grossly mismanaged wealth of talent in the country, because it makes me want to gouge my eyes out.

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Maybe you should spend a Saturday watching everyone but LSU so you can gain some perspective.

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The truth hurts doesn't it sonnyboy. Your lack of any real response shows the world you and your ilk have NOTHING to stand on, other than your UNinformed opinions.

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Conclusion: The last 2 years of Les Miles at LSU has sucked the oxygen out of the room. LSU football is no longer fun.

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Let's get real here. The constant bitching at having a 2 loss season is what is making LSU football not fun anymore.

That's the bottom line.