re: Miles IS sandbagging - He really is a poker player

Posted by windmill

Prairieville, La

Member since Dec 2005

7684 posts

Posted on 10/1/09 at 7:53 am to LSUtoOmaha

but i don't think a poker player once to be within one inch of losing.

Are you trying to say "wants"?

Posted by 12inches

Marisa Miller's dreams

Member since Apr 2007

4693 posts

Posted on 10/1/09 at 7:58 am to therocketscientist

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Love him or not, Miles holds his cards close to his vest.

I heard this all last year.

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Now that the pre-season has unfolded, his genius will become evident.

There is no pre-season in college football. Also, LSU played 2 SEC teams.

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He has a lot of aces in the hole.

And he keeps them on the bench

Posted by otowntiger

O-Town

Member since Jan 2004

16745 posts

Posted on 10/1/09 at 8:03 am to LSUtoOmaha

quote:
but i don't think a poker player
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once
to be within one inch of losing.

Wow. congrats! I've seen a lot of misspelled words over years on this site, but that's the first time I've ever seen the word "wants" spelled like "once".

Just giving you a hard time. I'm not the grammar police btw.

And by the way I agree that if Miles truely was playing it close to the vest and holding back then that almost blew up in his face because there is no way he would have scripted nearly losing the game like that on purpose.

This post was edited on 10/1/09 at 8:07 am

Posted by skullhawk

My house

Member since Nov 2007

27099 posts

Posted on 10/1/09 at 8:34 am to therocketscientist

To even entertain the idea that Miles and staff held anything back last week at Miss. State is just asinine.

How soon we forget.

Posted by Methuselah

On da Riva

Member since Jan 2005

23350 posts

Posted on 10/1/09 at 8:55 am to skullhawk

I really don't care whether he was:

1) holding his cards close to the vest;

2) trying desperately to work on the inside running game against lesser opponents;

3) trying to simplify the system to allow because the younger players on offense to grasp it.

4) trying to build a comfort level in JJ by not trying more dangerous plays sooner;

5) wanting to reward Scott for what he perceives as his hard running and his good attitude;

6) just being stubborn;

7) the dog ate his playbook; or

8) some other reason or combination of reasons.

Like I said I don't particulary care what the reason is. I DO care that they open it up starting this week. Pretty Please.

Posted by skullhawk

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Member since Nov 2007

27099 posts

Posted on 10/1/09 at 8:57 am to Methuselah

What is their to open up? The only thing we can hope for is better execution and more Shep in the backfield.

Our running game will be a problem all year long but if we totally abandon it we will continue to suck in the redzone.

Posted by Elleshoe

Wade’s World

Member since Jun 2004

143780 posts

Posted on 10/1/09 at 8:58 am to SlowFlowPro

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how many cliches and stupid references was in that post? 15? 20?

I went fishing yesterday. I caught a boot, a tin can, and this post filled with cliches!

Posted by Lsupimp

Ersatz Amerika-97.6% phony & fake

Member since Nov 2003

85202 posts

Posted on 10/1/09 at 9:00 am to therocketscientist

I SO want to buy into this theory.

Posted by TenTex

Member since Jan 2008

15949 posts

Posted on 10/1/09 at 9:01 am to Elleshoe

I've felt all along MIles knows exactly what he is doing. Although after last week's game I've become dang nervous. We have the talent to win the SEC. Our major concern is QB experience. We are still feeling the effects of RP's loss.

Posted by yurintroubl

Dallas, Tx.

Member since Apr 2008

30190 posts

Posted on 10/1/09 at 9:06 am to kevmoe993

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so is he a golfer or a poker player?

I'd like to challenge him in a game of Texas Putt-em or 5-card Bogey.

Posted by VernonPLSUfan

Leesville, La.

Member since Sep 2007

17530 posts

Posted on 10/1/09 at 9:14 am to yurintroubl

Bad thing about this play on golf and poker. Theres not any mulligans or wild cards in football. The goal line stance was a tee shot inches from being out of bounds, and hitting the straight on the river.

Posted by Methuselah

On da Riva

Member since Jan 2005

23350 posts

Posted on 10/1/09 at 9:17 am to TenTex

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We are still feeling the effects of RP's loss.

If I remember right, after Miles got rid of Perilloux, there were some posts about whether people thought that it was the right thing to do, even if it cost us 1 or even 2 sub par years. I'm pretty sure most (including me) said yeah, it was the right thing.

Now, it's the 2nd year and I think we can safely say that the decision* did affect the success of the team last year and could well do so again this year.

Question is, do people still feel that it was the right thing to do? I still do.

*Of course, I think it was not only RP's "loss" but the skill/experience situation with the back ups (or lack of the combination of those things).

Posted by therocketscientist

too far away from Tiger Stadium

Member since Mar 2007

5010 posts

Posted on 10/1/09 at 9:18 am to SlowFlowPro

quote:
how many cliches and stupid references was in that post?

Rant Principle #1: If SFP dislikes your post, then their is genius in your post....

so thanks for the indirect compliment...and read the post carefully...because you are putting 2 and 2 together and getting 7

This post was edited on 10/1/09 at 9:20 am

Posted by Tiger_n_ATL

Atlanta

Member since Jul 2005

33181 posts

Posted on 10/1/09 at 9:30 am to johnsec

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Gentlemen, start your Xanax!

I see the UGA game as a 6 beer, Xanax combo affair myself.

Posted by sgallo3

Lake Charles

Member since Sep 2008

25233 posts

Posted on 10/1/09 at 9:30 am to SlowFlowPro

State was one of those games where you aren't in danger of losing, then u field a punt on the 5 n with a young QB u can't really risk too much.

Posted by theunknownknight

Baton Rouge

Member since Sep 2005

60101 posts

Posted on 10/1/09 at 9:34 am to sgallo3

quote:
Miles IS sandbagging - He really is a poker player

I guess by that logic, so is Mark Richt. Richt has been playing close to the vest until he plays LSU.

Therefore, this it won't matter because everything will cancel out.

Posted by therocketscientist

too far away from Tiger Stadium

Member since Mar 2007

5010 posts

Posted on 10/1/09 at 9:36 pm to theunknownknight

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Richt has been playing close to the vest until he plays LSU

Not really. I am referring to offense, where the most sandbagging potential exists. UGA has looked less than spectacular for different reasons than has LSU. UGA has averaged 3 turnovers per game (which certainly is not indicative of conservative close-to-the-chest offensive play calling) and also because their defense has shown real issues.

LSU has had a variety of issues, but the offense has been the biggest dissapointment.

I honestly do not know what the man is thinking, cause Miles has a brain unlike no other (as witness by his quirky expressions that are framed much differently than most).

He is either a genius or the opposite.

I hope he is a genius. I am far from convinced that is the case.

I would gladly be proved wrong.

Until we get the next 2 (or 3) games behind us, we are all just asserting and guessing for the 2009 team.

This is his team. There are no excuses not to play well. None. Plenty of reps. No notable injuries...etc...

Geaux Big Les geaux !!

This post was edited on 10/1/09 at 9:38 pm

Posted by hondo

Member since Oct 2006

1243 posts

Posted on 10/1/09 at 10:02 pm to therocketscientist

When you see Shepard throw out of the wildcat formation, you know we have entered the REAL season. I hope Miles lets it happen and does not hold Crowton back.
It could be the first nail in Les's coffin.