neil
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Post by neil on Oct 22, 2007 7:15:00 GMT -6
There was a rumor going around down here in Louisiana that Les Miles was going to Michigan.
Now that has been circulating for a while now. The reasoning behind the rumor is what I think is so funny.
After LSU's crazy win over Florida three saturdays ago, the theory behind Les Miles' "gutsy" play-calling/decision making was that he has already decided to head to Michigan anyway so who cares, as he says, "Let 'er rip!"
After the Auburn game, I am convinced this is true!
Just kidding. No I'm not.
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Post by Coach Bruce on Oct 22, 2007 8:27:56 GMT -6
I ihave heard Butch Davis name already mentioned for some upcoming vacancies also.
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danimal23
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Post by danimal23 on Oct 22, 2007 8:39:19 GMT -6
I think Harbaugh took himself out of consideration with his communications degree comment this summer. True or not, the self proclaimed "Harvard of the west" does not like their academic integrity called out on a national level.
I just don't see why Miles would leave LSU. I think he should thank his lucky stars that he wound up in Baton Rouge. Why he would want to take a shaky Michigan team, when he has that roster.
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Post by blackfly73 on Oct 22, 2007 20:11:58 GMT -6
I think Harbaugh took himself out of consideration with his communications degree comment this summer. True or not, the self proclaimed "Harvard of the west" does not like their academic integrity called out on a national level. I just don't see why Miles would leave LSU. I think he should thank his lucky stars that he wound up in Baton Rouge. Why he would want to take a shaky Michigan team, when he has that roster. Well... basically the same reason Bear Bryant left Texas A&M, "Moma Called". Miles is a "Michigan Man" bred from Bo Schembechler, and one who constantly refers to the influence Bo had on him as a person and his coaching career. Miles has always called Michigan his 'dream job', even while he was at LSU. He's got deep roots in Ann Arbor, but from what I hear he and Lloyd Carr aren't great friends - and THAT may have a big role too; as well as the success he has this year. |
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danimal23
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Post by danimal23 on Oct 24, 2007 10:58:58 GMT -6
Urban Meyer said the same thing about ND in 2004 but turned them down to coach an SEC school that could win faster.
Michigan certainly is a great job, but look at the roster for LSU. Absolutely loaded. And even if UM his alma mater, nobody will walk away from all that talent at LSU.
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Post by blackfly73 on Oct 24, 2007 18:45:10 GMT -6
Urban Meyer said the same thing about ND in 2004 but turned them down to coach an SEC school that could win faster. Michigan certainly is a great job, but look at the roster for LSU. Absolutely loaded. And even if UM his alma mater, nobody will walk away from all that talent at LSU. Urban Meyer turned down ND because they wouldn't allow him the number of 'exceptions' to the school's admissions policy. Paul Hornug had some quotes about that that got him into HOT water (about the "black" athlete). Don't underestimate the loyalty factor of those early guys who played for Bo... they stick together like glue, and stay in a close circle. I'd be surprised if he ends up at Michigan... but I wouldn't be shocked either. |
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Post by coachd5085 on Oct 24, 2007 18:48:19 GMT -6
I wouldnt be surprised either. Right now the man is getting 0 credit and 100% blame.
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Post by cqmiller on Oct 25, 2007 11:10:43 GMT -6
I wouldnt be surprised either. Right now the man is getting 0 credit and 100% blame. I'm with you on that one...I have watched EVERY GAME this year, and with the exception of not playing his 3rd string RB more against Kentucky (Charles Scott was by far the most effective back that game, and didn't get any carries in the second half)...he has done an excellent job this year (IMO). I think it's stupid that everyone is calling him 100% crazy for calling the fade route last week, but if anyone would have been to blame for ruining that playcall, it would have been Flynn... There were 16 seconds left when they got to the line. Flynn took 8 seconds to snap the ball after everyone was already set...They should have had PLENTY of time for the FG, and if you look at when the official signals with his hands in the air for the TD, there was 4 seconds left...I'm SURE that LSU would have challenged that if the clock guy would have let it run out on an incomplete pass... |
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Post by coachd5085 on Oct 25, 2007 11:45:40 GMT -6
cq---100% agree with you on the time issue. Unfortunately for Miles, it makes it MUCH more dramatic, and discussion worthy for the media to say "Oh man, they could have lost the game...." and the fools down here (much like everywhere I suppose) are simply Lemmings.
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Post by deaux68 on Oct 25, 2007 12:51:06 GMT -6
LSU guys. Would y'all be upset if he left?
I think the guy is on crack or something.
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Post by cqmiller on Oct 25, 2007 15:08:02 GMT -6
I'd be upset...I think he has done a great job.
Last year he was 2 questionable calls and one jump-pass short of playing for a NC, and this year it took his 1st round WR being hurt and an almost PERFECT gameplan/game by Kentucky to beat them in 3OT (and LSU had a chance to win the game in regulation with a FG)
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Post by coachveer on Oct 26, 2007 5:40:30 GMT -6
So here is a question for ya...Lets say Miles does bolt to Michigan. Why did both Saban and Miles take off when the local pond is stocked with talent? Something wrong with the water?
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Post by brophy on Oct 26, 2007 7:42:29 GMT -6
I would hate to upset the apple cart, but I would be happy for Miles, even though I hate UM, because THEN he would finally getting the credit he deserves.
So long as Garry DinNardo doesn't come back, LSU, should be fine.
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neil
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Post by neil on Oct 26, 2007 9:08:40 GMT -6
I'd take Gerry DiNardo over Curly Hallman!
I liked DiNardo. He was way to loyal to his assistants. He always wanted to promote from within and couldn't let Lou Tepper go after it was quite obvious it wasn't working.
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Post by coachd5085 on Oct 26, 2007 10:21:16 GMT -6
I agree with neil on this one. Dinardo actually was the person who set the table for Saban. Dinardo made it "cool" to go to LSU again, when at the time most big time recruits were going elsewhere. Dinardo got Kevin Faulk to commit, and that started the whole trend.
Coachveer--to answer your question, the "something wrong" is that LSU fans exist under the delusion that their teams have been national powers for the past 40 years. I am not sure about other schools, but LSU fans are some of the biggest "what have you done for me lately" fans ever. Just two or three years removed from a Final 4 appearance, lets fire John Brady. Miles is the only coach in History to guide the team to back to back years of dbl digit wins, and yet all he can do is wrong.
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Post by coachveer on Oct 26, 2007 17:39:08 GMT -6
Do you think ND fans drink from the same water.
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Post by coachd5085 on Oct 26, 2007 23:47:05 GMT -6
eh, ND has a MUCH greater tradition than LSU when it comes to being a National Football Power. Is any of that relevant to today's results? Not at all. But at least I can see where SOME of that comes from...
Plus, Weis came in with a MUCH different resume' than ANY of LSU's past coaches.
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Post by cmow5 on Oct 27, 2007 1:00:56 GMT -6
I live 18 miles from south bend and when Meyer was in the mix that was the biggest story around here, but the reason Meyer did not came here was he said ND never offered him the job and ND had no comment on the situation. Also living 2 miles from Michigan I hear that some of the higher ups do not like miles and would never offer him the job. I do not know if any of that is true, but that is what people around here are saying. And back to ND, I am a huge Irish fan and I want to know what other people think about weis? I personally do not think he is head coach material and I would love to see Shiano here. hey, you can chop wood in South Bend too!
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