This is why a small minority of fans will always dislike Miles.

First off let me say this, this isn't a Saban thread. It's the mindset of Tiger fans that fell in love with Saban when he was here. I myself am very thankful for the things Nick Saban did while at LSU, but the minute Les Miles became coach at LSU, he became my coach.

2003, our first NC since 1958. Like most, I give Saban total credit and he deserves every bit of it.

2004, when you look back, Saban was leaving if the right opportunity came. Well, he did just that. Remember he left LSU.

2005, LSU coached by Miles, goes 12-2 (7-2 in the SEC, a lose to Georgia in the SECCG) and a blowout Peach Bowl win over Miami.
Note: those who don't like Miles only say two things about 2005, the Tennessee OT loss and Miles is winning with Saban players. Final ranking 5th overall in the country.

2006, LSU finishes the season 11-2 (6-2 in the SEC) tough losses at Auburn and Florida. Still another blowout Bowl win over Notre Dame 41-14, a BCS Bowl win. Those same fans still say Miles is winning with Saban players and we lost to Auburn with a QB like J. Russell. How's he doing right now? LSU finishes 3rd overall in the country.

2007, A year that was filled with drama and excitement, then add in a couple of heartbreaks. Yes we go on to win it all. LSU finishes 12-2 (7-2 in the SEC) and once again, a blowout win against tOSU 38-24 in the BCS NCG. LSU No.1 in the nation. Yet these same fans use the same montra. Miles is only winning because of Saban players.

2008 and 2009, these two years put these fans in their glory. We all know these were subpar years and it added validity to these fans who still to this day thinks Miles is an IDIOT. 2008 we finish 8-5 (3-5 in the SEC) another blowout win over GTech 38-3, but we end the season unranked. 2009 we finish 9-4 (4-4 in the SEC) and LMs first bowl game loss 17-19 to Penn St. ranked 17th at years end.

2010, this was suppose to be the year of the antiMiles fan. They were certain he would fall flat on his face. This season proves to me why these fans will never accept the fact that they have been wrong about Miles. Regardless of what excuse they try to bring up to show their distain for Miles, they can't deny that Miles has LSU at #6 in the coaches and AP polls and #5 in the BCS. He has LSU at 10-1 with a lone road loss at #2 Auburn. He has accomplished this with having to handle a QB situation that most coaches would have gone postal on, that includes Saban. The toughest thing for these fans to swallow, is that this has LMs signature written all over it. This is all his recruits and the best part is he has recruited better than Saban. Yes these fans will call BS on that, but check out the recruiting position by position since Saban has been at Bama. The proof is there. The scary part for these fans is the season isn't over and the outlook is great. Something these fans dread. God forbid if Miles for the 213th time gets lucky and finds himself in the NCG.

2011, this will probably be the year that totally destorys these fans arguement about Miles. It will not be a good year for the antiMiles fans.