re: Letter to the Advocate - Unhappy fans

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Are you seriously comparing Miles to Hallman?

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They have some very similar traits. Of course, they took over at LSU under completely different circumstances, so we'll never know just how similar they were. But lacking in basics like knowing the rules or doing simple addition is one characteristic they share. The utter inability to speak coherently and communicate even the simplest concepts is another.

If I had to compare Miles to a previous LSU coach, I'd probably put him somewhere between Mike Archer and Charles McClendon (admittedly a very wide range). Like them, he was handed control of the program when it was in terrific shape and was a turn-key powerhouse. He's taking longer to dismantle it than Archer did, but won't maintain it at even a reasonable level for as long as McClendon did.

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It is simple next year - he wins and stays or loses and leaves. Why keep criticizing? Just bringing down LSU.


this...bigtime. the man has earned that chance.

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Yes, he earned that chance, and he got it. In 2009. He blew it.

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what many people just refuse to acknowledge is the disastorous effect the dismissal of RP has had on our program.

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That kid is going to be perhaps the biggest scapegoat in the history of this state. Did he also cause Katrina, 9/11 and global warming?

What a strong program Miles built that could be destroyed for two years (and counting) by the loss of one player. I'm sure he would have been a big help on the defensive line these past two years if he had stayed, and not having him around to call time out in the Ole Miss game was a real killer.

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Les is on the clock

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What clock? Hell, he's in a job where they pay him one of the top 5 or 10 salaries in the profession, and all he has to do is win half his SEC games to keep it. If he's still got a job today, it's pretty clear there's not much that could get him fired.

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Louisiana is supposed to have a stellar pool of recruits next year it would probably be a good idea to leave Les alone until after National Signing Day 2011. Firing him next season will not help recruiting.

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True. Look how firing Shula and hiring Saban killed Alabama's recruiting. A cautionary tale for us all, to be sure.

None of this is new. The guy called a timeout after an int in 05 for pete's sake.....he is a goof ball and has been for 5 years now

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Choctaw

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I was waiting for you to appear. Even if you didn't I was going to recommend that you be the person to give the written response to the editor. It will at least be well reasoned and with sincerity...despite the fact that you'll be wrong.

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Jesus H. Christ....im really starting to hate the LSU fanbase.

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I agree but I seriously doubt some of these Miles haters are fans. Maybe bandwagon and definately miserable human beings.

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A. Wayne Stewart lawyer Denham Springs

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Free advertising. Take a position that is presently popular and write a letter to the editor. The Rant is the place for his attack on an individual, not the newspaper.

Hears the deal...Im not going to blame RP or try to predict the future and state it as fact which seems to be really popular on here.

With that said...LSU has had rookie, inexperienced QBs the last two years. I cant understand how some cant see how that has affected the outcome of some games. Miles knows how to coach and knows more about football than anyone on this board. You dont compile the record that he has without knowing how to coach. Ill be the first to admit he's made some mistakes but so does everyone....Mack Brown in the Big 12 CG, Saban in the NCG. LSU is not in complete disarray as some would have you believe. I think that LSU will be fine. LSU dropped of after the NC which isnt that uncommon and improved (record wise) last season.

So whats the point in continually bashing the guy? He's not going anywhere. I thought Crowton should've been fired and not even allowed on the plane after the bowl game but he's still here....so guess what, i got over it and now support him and hope he can turn it around. Being negative is too draining an honestly a waste of time.

[quote] It is simple next year - he wins and stays or loses and leaves. Why keep criticizing? [quote]

So, what's the "Regular Season" breaking point and just cause for termination next year?
6-6,7-5,8-4. What about another duplicate 9-3 and second behind Bama in the West with either a Bowl win or loss?

Why keep criticizing? You're still seeing crticism because the two coaches (OC/OL) mainly seen as responsible for the offensive "112" debacle are still on the staff. (No doubt in my mind that if McCarthy hadn't been caught with his hand in the cookie jar, that clown would still be here as well)

HOPEFULLY, Billy Gonzales is a miracle worker and WILL BE ALLOWED to stop the insanity on offense. If Les LETS HIM overhaul what needs overhauling, (play calling/on-field personel participation/QB + WR mental concentration and technique) and with a bigger,stronger, more experienced offensive line, there is a chance for substantial offensive improvement in 2010............

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How many times was Miles mentioned this year as a candidate for a vacant head coaching position?

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About as many times as Mack Brown, Tressel, Saban. You cant judge a coach on that criteria