- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
"Where's My Wife?"
Posted on 10/13/08 at 7:32 pm
Posted on 10/13/08 at 7:32 pm
Hard to believe it was 3 years ago when this was the question that made a fanbase quickly turn against its coach only two games into his LSU career. The brooked trout look at the end of the game was one that many became sick of.
Two days later, on the Les Miles Show (and three days before the State game), a caller asked Miles (in an attempt to belittle him):
"Coach...you ok? You sound a little nervous?"
My take on Les is that he's not an X's and O's guy. He's more of a Dale Brown kinda guy who surrounded himself with smart people (right now, that's questionable to a degree). He's a CEO type for sure...let everyone else get it done under your careful eye. So, to answer an earlier question from a Gump...no, Miles is not stupid. He's a damn strong leader with presidential skills.
Two days later, on the Les Miles Show (and three days before the State game), a caller asked Miles (in an attempt to belittle him):
"Coach...you ok? You sound a little nervous?"
My take on Les is that he's not an X's and O's guy. He's more of a Dale Brown kinda guy who surrounded himself with smart people (right now, that's questionable to a degree). He's a CEO type for sure...let everyone else get it done under your careful eye. So, to answer an earlier question from a Gump...no, Miles is not stupid. He's a damn strong leader with presidential skills.
This post was edited on 10/13/08 at 7:33 pm
2
Posted on 10/13/08 at 7:37 pm to PiscesTiger
It's easy to be tough on Les right now...but I think since he's given us so many memorable games, I ought to give him the benefit of the doubt. I think if the defense doesn't improve, he'll make staff changes after the season.
He's just built up too much "capital" to hang him out to dry after the first loss of a year in which I expect 2-3 losses.
He's just built up too much "capital" to hang him out to dry after the first loss of a year in which I expect 2-3 losses.
This post was edited on 10/13/08 at 7:41 pm
Posted on 10/13/08 at 7:41 pm to Rocket
True...that's some serious capital.
It really does amaze me, though, about the 180 degree turn that people did on Les from that Tennessee game to last December at the SEC c'ship. I was sort of one of them. I didn't really care what he had done or didn't do on that day. I was impressed with a guy who turned down his belovd alma mater to stay put. From that point on, where Les goes, I follow.
It really does amaze me, though, about the 180 degree turn that people did on Les from that Tennessee game to last December at the SEC c'ship. I was sort of one of them. I didn't really care what he had done or didn't do on that day. I was impressed with a guy who turned down his belovd alma mater to stay put. From that point on, where Les goes, I follow.
Posted on 10/13/08 at 7:44 pm to PiscesTiger
Templars wouldn't approve of some of these posts
Posted on 10/13/08 at 7:47 pm to Dodd
I'm the on ewho asked him that question aftet the Tennessee game in 2005. I'm disappointed like everybody else, but hell DA HAT averages 11 wins a year. So I say we'll be fine.
Posted on 10/13/08 at 7:47 pm to PiscesTiger
Well, unlike some goody-two-shoes fans who believe in a coach from the get-go as soon as he arrives, I like to see if a coach can earn his keep before I trust him.
Miles just stepped in a situation following a coach who was extremely popular here and who many believed in because they felt he had unquestioned authority.
But, Les has earned his keep. He's put in work and done right by most folks. Some changes need to be made. I'm not ready to write this season off.
Miles just stepped in a situation following a coach who was extremely popular here and who many believed in because they felt he had unquestioned authority.
But, Les has earned his keep. He's put in work and done right by most folks. Some changes need to be made. I'm not ready to write this season off.
Posted on 10/13/08 at 7:48 pm to Rocket
quote:
Some changes need to be made. I'm not ready to write this season off.
I would hope not..........I've seen this before....We lost a game.......its gonna be ugly at practice this week.
Posted on 10/13/08 at 7:50 pm to Rocket
And with Les it's always the team... Damn Strong Football"..whereas his predecssor it was all about him. And if you notice OSU beat Mizzou with Mile's talent.
Posted on 10/13/08 at 7:51 pm to L S Usetheforce
I bet Les was breathing fire and eating nails this afternoon.
Posted on 10/13/08 at 7:51 pm to Rocket
I'm not writing this season off, either, and I agree he's earned his keep. He could go 6-6 and he's still going to get 2 more years. If he doesn't, no one is going to want to come coach here...you gotta be careful about that. Clemson, for instance, was justified. It was time. LSU's job is safe, no matter what UF did to us.
My whole thing is I neevr had to write the season off because this is somewhat expected. I had us down for 10-2 with losses to Auburn and Florida. Replace Auburn with Bama or UGA or both and that's pretty much what I expected.
My whole thing is I neevr had to write the season off because this is somewhat expected. I had us down for 10-2 with losses to Auburn and Florida. Replace Auburn with Bama or UGA or both and that's pretty much what I expected.
Posted on 10/13/08 at 7:51 pm to Rocket
quote:
I was impressed with a guy who turned down his belovd alma mater to stay put. From that point on, where Les goes, I follow.
ditto that. add a conf champ and a nat'l champ to that too! even if we finish with a 3-4 loss season, relax tiger nation, we'll be right back...les has proven time and again over the last 3 years what a great coach he is.
Posted on 10/13/08 at 7:53 pm to PiscesTiger
quote:
.its gonna be ugly at practice this week.
I sure hope so. Looking forward to seeing marked improvement this weekend.
Posted on 10/13/08 at 8:03 pm to Aktig
I heard Les lined up in front of the OL with no pads and starting going off on MFers.
Turned his hat backwards too. The white cap on backwards equals bad news.
Turned his hat backwards too. The white cap on backwards equals bad news.
This post was edited on 10/13/08 at 8:04 pm
Posted on 10/13/08 at 8:06 pm to icoczar
quote:
And if you notice OSU beat Mizzou with Mile's talent
I threw that out at some Bammers today....according to them the reason why we are struggling as well as Auburn and Tennessee in some way all have to do directly with Saban and his impact.
Posted on 10/13/08 at 8:10 pm to PiscesTiger
The thing is....he can at least say that he gave some assistants their chance to prove themselves......
Posted on 10/13/08 at 9:05 pm to Rocket
quote:Sadly, this isn't the time (and LSU isn't the place), for on the job training.
The thing is....he can at least say that he gave some assistants their chance to prove themselves......
This post was edited on 10/13/08 at 9:06 pm
Posted on 10/14/08 at 1:49 pm to Tiger_n_ATL
quote:
Sadly, this isn't the time (and LSU isn't the place), for on the job training.
AMEN !
Posted on 10/14/08 at 2:10 pm to rbdallas
What is this "wife" query to which you allude?
I have been a fanatical Tiger fan for over a decade and I even attended the Arizona State game at Tempe in 2005, but I don't remember this question?
I have been a fanatical Tiger fan for over a decade and I even attended the Arizona State game at Tempe in 2005, but I don't remember this question?
Posted on 10/14/08 at 2:17 pm to The312
quote:
What is this "wife" query to which you allude?
+1
Posted on 10/14/08 at 2:21 pm to deltahotel
One loss and everybody is jumping off the Les Miles has big balls bandwagon. You people suck and I am getting tired of hearing about it. The guy is a good coach who has lost 7 games in 3 and half seasons coaching here. Wait until he loses 5,6,7 games in a season before you jump all over him. I am really starting to hate a lot of LSU fans and their pathetic attitude.
Page 1 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News