re: Fundamentals are crucial

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that Miles does not emphasize execution in his approach to coaching his teams.





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This is factual commentary.




no, its not

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Yes, it is. What other conclusion can be drawn from the consistently sloppy execution demonstrated on the field every Saturday?

I remember earlier in the season Derek Helton telling one of the beat reporters that they hadn't practiced what to do in the case of a bad snap headed for the end zone. This is but one example of the little things that Miles doesn't focus on. There is no attention to detail and no attention to execution.

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that said i do prefer the saban approach, although both get results. mile's way is just unsustainable.

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not really, most organizations will grow tired of guys like Saban's approach as soon as they're successful. Kind of like a turnaround artist coming into a struggling company, once the turnaround is complete you need to get rid of him and hire a sustainer.

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not really, most organizations will grow tired of guys like Saban's approach as soon as they're successful. Kind of like a turnaround artist coming into a struggling company, once the turnaround is complete you need to get rid of him and hire a sustainer.

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1) I think (IMO) that this is BS. If Saban sticks around & continues winning, why on Earth would the organization grow tired of him? But I don't really care about Saban anyway.
2) Let's hope that Miles doesn't "sustain" this .500 SEC mark (since NC) too long.

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First, I like Les and want to see things improve.

Now, considering the scary "right foot" comments from Gonzo, I offer these thoughts:

I believe the key to any coach's success is his attention to detail, specifically teaching fundamentals.

I get the distinct feeling this is where Les et al (sans Chavis) have dropped the ball. Without crisp execution of the fundamentals, play is sloppy and disorganized.

The game plans on offense have been suspect, but sloppy execution greatly exacerbates this.

The lack of fundamental training is not just on McCarthy but all of them....it is Les' job to push his position guys. Oline execution is directly related to fundamentals. Even with superior talent, if an olineman does not execute properly he is beat. I have witnessed issues all season with them picking up blitzes/stunts correctly.......not necessarily recognizing them, but physically adjusting to them to stop the penetration and THIS is due to lack of fundamental training. I truly believe Stud is a good coach but they have all lacked in the fundamental realm.

Also, what makes practices extra tough is the basic drills and performing them over and over to get proper form/execution.......when you are placating/befriending young men, this may get pushed to the wayside. Crisp execution first....popularity second. Just a guess.

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There, fixed it. Now it's a post I can read without wanting to vomit.

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Im going to go out on a limb here and say that Miles knows more about coaching than anyone in this thread. I mean, he's won 78% of his games (2 years with rookie QB's) so he must be doing something right....right?

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Here we go.
This is almost akin to "pulling the race card."
"When I have nothing left to intelligently offer to the conversation, I'll just say this."

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Here we go.
This is almost akin to "pulling the race card."
"When I have nothing left to intelligently offer to the conversation, I'll just say this."

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My opinions are not going to change your mind so i went facts. I guess facts arent welcome in this thread.

Here's how i see it...

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I mean, he's won 78% of his games (2 years with rookie QB's) so he must be doing something right....right?

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How do you know this?

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I can tell by listening to him answer questions. If Play A fails because Hebert missed his block, then they'll work on Hebert not missing his block. Then they run it again and Shepard didn't know where to line up, costing the team a time out. So they practice again...and on and on. He believes that with enough repetition, everyone will perform and the play will work...never realizing that the fact that the call is coming in with 2 seconds left on the play clock is the root of the problems.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not taking up for the man at all, just trying to counter this argument that he doesn't really care how well the team executes or performs.

Walter Alston started each spring with such simple fundamentals as the pitcher throwing the ball underhanded to the first baseman over and over even with such superstar pitchers as he had. No matter who you were, they drilled, drilled, drilled on the basic fundamentals.

John Wooden taught his players on the first day of practice how to put their socks on and how to tie their shoelaces correctly. Once when he was asked why he did it with a team that had superstars year after year, he said a game may come down to the last seconds and if someone laces become untied, we might lose. If someones socks are not on correctly, they may get a blister and have to sit out some crucial minutes.

Both of these coaches were winners who understood that taking care of the fundamentals gives you an edge in close contests.

FUNDAMENTALS ARE CRUCIAL

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Given that none of us can change the staff, if the problem is Crowton, then, it could be just the need for an experienced QB for his system and we would have that this upcoming year.

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Maybe so, but go check out his track record at his previous stops & tell me if it inspires confidence.