Georgia gets their man, LSU botches their plan

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Awkward.

The idea to leak Miles’ potential ouster to the local press, which then quickly mushroomed nationally, obviously proved to be a major mistake for LSU. Meanwhile Miles, who I’m convinced could fall out of an airplane from 3,000 feet and land squarely on his feet, played his PR cards absolutely perfectly.

He never displayed a hint of anger or lashed out during press conferences (and there were a few) that questioned his job status. Miles consoled a crying "Sadie From Denton, Texas" at what figured to be his final radio show ever last Wednesday at TJ Ribs, hugging and consoling the young girl who feared her favorite coach was soon gone. Miles genuinely emerged as a sympathetic figure, despite the fact he’d walk away with $15 million dollars if fired.

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To the contrary, LSU looked like Fredo trying to protect "The Godfather" in the classic movie, bumbling to get a handle on their pistol and then watching it spin and fall to the street below without getting off a shot.

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What we do know, is that both Georgia and LSU had a movement in recent weeks to replace their head football coach. Both men had long runs of success (although Miles made two trips to the national championship and won one, zero on both counts for Richt in four more years on the job), but likewise experienced fatigue factors with their respected fan bases. One school moved quietly through the night towards their goal, while the other triggered car alarms and barking dogs.

The Bulldogs got their man. LSU, botched their plan.

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