re: KTBS piece on Rasco

It was interesting seeing the coaches from different schools.

CLM impressed me because he seemed natural, especially when talking about what good men he has playing for him, and how they'll be good players but also students and husbands and business leaders down the road. I think that sentiment is real, and I can understand why he recruits so well. And he is so different when he's relaxed vs. talking during a press conference.

Bama's coaches looked like sleezebags, and honestly, if that were my son and all they wanted to talk about was how many millions he'd be making in the NFL, I'd be almost insulted. As if that's the only f'ing thing that matters to me. Buncha doucebags. Of course, they may have had reams of film showing Bama in a better light and just chose to edit that way. But somehow I doubt that's the case.

Muschamp seemed likable. It was nice to see Mama give him a call once JR made his decision.

Petrino, as someone said, has the charisma of a wet dish rag.

I was also impressed with Jimbo, as far as he seemed personable in a good way rather than a sleazy corner lot used car salesman way (see Bama, Staff for definition).

Mack Brown seemed personable, but the 'this is what I do for recruits' with the whole showing the state of Texas his highlight film struck me as a bit over the top. I'm sure a lot of recruits like that kind of attention, but that strikes me as too much arse-kissing, not enough 'real', if that makes sense.

I mean, compare Mack Brown's spiel about 'this is what we'll do to show you off to Texas" with the chat about the framed articles on CLM's wall...and the reporter said 'that could be JR, he could be one of those heroes'...and CLM was all, 'yeah, and you just know how the people of this state respond to these guys'... I don't know, that was genuine, while Mack Brown's thing seemed fake. Maybe it's because I KNOW how the LSU fans respond to the guys play on Saturday nights in purple and gold. But that really struck a chord with me...it wasn't a prepared presentation, it was just an honest assessment of how LSU fans respond to the guys who wear purple and gold on Saturday nights.

I'm glad JR is a Tiger. I really like him and his Mama, and I hope they enjoy the next few years as Tigers.

I love the part when Mama said "I'm sold, I'm sold". Les sure knows how to close the deal.

Thanks for posting the wrap up

Wow, thanks for posting. I'm now a bigger fan of Rasco and his mother for having viewed that.

Somebody needs to Fark the first piece of Muschamp talking about seeing JR for the first time while it appears like he's whacking off under the table.

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First time I've ever seen Miles in action and I totally understand why he's so deadly on the recruiting trail now

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The coach from bama was such a douche. I thought mac brown would be better than that and jimbo fisher looks like midget in the face. by far Miles the best wilth Muschamp a close second.

Did anyone notice the Bama coaches didn't mention anything about a degree or academics? All they preached was NFl/money. Les promises a degree if they stay/work hard.

I've been vocal on here about Les and his antics. After watching that though, I'd choose him every time over any of those other coaches...well maybe Muschamp. Still, seemed like Les's values of family and education far outweighed the others. I've made my last negative post about the man.

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I am feeling the same way. I still remember my feelings of the Ole Miss and TN games, and how much bitterness comes up in me when I watch the same short-side options and all-american quality players not being used, etc etc.

But in spite of all that, these videos confirm for me that we as fans are LUCKY to have Les Miles represent the school and the state. I regret all the derision and cursing I have heaped on him over the years, and I won't do it again. He will always have the benefit of the doubt from me.

I've thought a good bit about Miles and his bumbling routine he often goes through in front of people he feels are antagonistic towards him (press). I believe Les uses this to his advantage.

We've caught him several times where he is highly passionate and articulate...but it's never with the press. Almost like he purposely confuses them with crazy coach speak and allows them to view him as slightly incompetent.

I could be way off base, but I truly believe he does much of it on purpose. He allows people to underestimate him as a strategy.

(I'm not talking about on the field as much as I am his persona off the field.)

Les is da man..Alabama coaches