re: Miles spells out why Keiland hasn't played much

No, Keiland went to Hargrave in lieu of his senior year of high school because he turned 19 before September 1st of his senior year. Therefore it was either sit out of sports for a year or play at a prep school. A lot of people who actually paid attention to the running game in 2006 were confused when Hester got the starting job, because I at least thought the Keiland Williams was a foregone conclusion in terms of who would be starting at running back. But alas we actually get to watch him score in goal line situations against Moo State in the opening game and shred VT's defense the next week, only to sit his arse down on the bench and prevent him from getting any further meaningful playing time until 2 seasons later when Scott breaks his collar bone.

quote:

---

but I trust their decision making because I am not the one with $4M a year riding on my every move.

---

yeah, thats why the offense is ranked 100+ in the nation. the coaches dont always make the best decision, thats why they get fired all the time.

how about Crowton trusted JL and Hatch last yr to play QB and wouldnt give JJ a lick of PT. JJ was hardly even getting reps in practice til Hatch got injured and didnt get PT til JL got injured.

Crowton is a poor evaluator of talent and thats all there is to it. Hes the same coach that recruited Hatch to come play at LSU. shite, I can watch Hatch throw a few balls and see that he has no business playing in the SEC.

Coaches dont always make the best decision. Thats why Miles fired the last Co-DC we had and our OC is on the verge of being out the door too.

quote:

---

So, you would trade the 2007 season for a season where KW would have gotten more touches? I am confused. Is LSU success or KW success more important to you?

---

Are you fricking retarded? Christ some people are truly helpless. Let me spell this out for you. If Keiland is doing well, the team is obviously doing well. To me it really makes no sense watching him revive our running game in 2006, which neither Scott nor Hester were called on to do only to see him sit in 2007. Watching him early in 2007 absolutely run all over VT, it made no sense watching him get hardly any playing time. Why the frick do you leave your hot hand sitting on the bench? It's a mindfrick watching him make brilliant plays on the field, only to be put back on the bench. Use your fricking head from time to time.

quote:

---

What do you base his caliber on? His Rivals rating? His high school performance?

---

Perhaps the fact that he's averaged over 5ypc in EVERY season at LSU? He has proven year after year that he can bust big plays and change games. He was the best RB on the roster from 06-07 IMO (yes, better than Mr. 4 yards aka Hester). Charles was the best player last year, but this year, I think Keiland is the best RB on the roster again.

quote:

---

Miles, Crowton, and Porter watch these RBs everyday. Their job is hinged on the team's production, so why do you think they would leave KW on the bench if he was so unstoppable? Exactly, they wouldn't.

---

These chumps have produced the 107th rated offense in the country this year with elite talent. I don't trust anything they fricking do. This is the same staff that chose to run like 6 consecutive passes this weekend when Keiland was ripping Tech a new a-hole, so take their decisions to the bank!

quote:

---

The same people that bitch about Les and Crowton sticking with things that do not work are also adamant that KW get a mandatory amount of touches regardless of production. Amazing. The Rant at its finest.

---

Regardless of production?

5.6ypc
6.8ypc
5.0ypc
5.6ypc

Keiland's year by year results speak for themselves. Sure, he won't light the world on fire every game. For instance, against MSU, he had 9 carries for 20 yards. Charles had a poor performance as well, 6 carries for 15 yards.

The only other two games against BCS opponents where they have both gotten similar amounts of carries were Washington and Vandy.

Charles' numbers:

Wash: 12 attempts, 4.3ypc
Vandy: 13 attempts, 3.8ypc

Keiland's numbers:

Wash: 7 attempts, 7.3ypc
Vandy: 10 attempts, 7.2ypc

So, you tell me. Keiland has played well when given carries this year, last year, the year before that, and the year before that. But yeah, coaches know best! :fearthehat:

OFWHAP thinks it is a grudge that holds back KW. If KW is truly the better back for LSU, then why hasn't he played. I am not trying to be facetious. I am open to your reasons as to why, since he has had quality production, has he not played?

It doesn't make sense. It has to be personal between Miles and KW. Remember the three-headed beast that was Hester, Scott and Williams? It didn't matter that Hester started because a rested Scott and a rested Williams wore out defenses behind that "Gifted'' offensive line. Why does Miles run Scott into the ground every game with a weaker offensive line? No touches for KW against Florida and I don't remember any against Alabama either. A true running back needs multiple carries to get into a rhythm, "work up a lather,'' as KW said in an interview after the game. The last couple of years, I'm sure Miles has planted in his ear that he'll never be the "Featured Back'' at LSU and that's why he hasn't been motivated in practice or the games. It's a beatdown thing between the coach and player. Perhaps, Miles is trying to motivate KW and wants to see a response in practice first. With the beatdown, that hasn't happened. Now that Miles has to use KW, how fast did Miles IMMEDIATELY throw Steven Ridley into the conversation? Miles was loyal to Hester and Scott to keep them both as a starter their senior year and give them multiple carries. Just watch how fast Miles turns on KW for Ridley. Miles was loyal to Hester and Scott, but not to KW. This is the proof there's a problem between them since KW is a senior and deserves much better. For KW though, at least his body hasn't taken the pounding of the SEC like Hester, Scott, Addai. KW should have a longer career as a pro if Miles will sign him off to participate in a combine after he leaves LSU (JOKE). Shame on Miles.

I was in the fourth row when he jumped over the Hokie DB and ran for the touchdown - CLASSIC.

quote:

---

I was in the fourth row when he jumped over the Hokie DB and ran for the touchdown - CLASSIC.

---

Classic it was. He jumped over one of our linemen though...

LINK- :26 Mark

All I know is in the first four games of the season, Williams rushed 36 times for 184 yards. Then, in games 5-9, he gets a total of 9 carries for 28 yards. Hard to make sense of that.

quote:

---

All I see is him running to first contact and then falling over...every now and then he throws a pathetic shoulder (half assed)....

---

He averaged 5 yards a pop the first four games of the season: with that kind of productivity he could dance around the field in a tutu for all I care.