I Am Absolutley Dumbfounded By This

by LSUDeathValley on Jan 1, 2010 11:47 PM CST Comment 5 comments

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Q. Not that it would have made a big difference in this game, but you said several times during the year we'll see more of Russell Shepard and again we didn't see him today. Is there a disconnect between and you the offensive coaching staff? COACH MILES: No. We'd like to have gotten Russell Shepard in the game. We felt like 8 was doing a really good job, and we didn't not only on returns, but taking the ball from scrimmage, some of the runs that he had, and those would have been Russell Shepard snaps. It ended up we played him more at receiver in this game and didn't get him on the field, (WHAT!?!?) and his snaps at running back were curtailed by the fact that our opponent had the ball for the length of time they had. (What snaps did I miss something?)

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Q. Coach, two losses now with time management issues right at the end of the game, do you feel like time management is still a concern or an issue with your football team? COACH MILES: I think we'll look at the want to clock the ball and have the ability to clock it, certainly we understand that. (I've read it 1698461681 times and have yet to figure it out...i mean it just startles me.) You know, there's a chance on that screen that we'll not get a first down. I think the issue of the personal foul is also plays a big part in that. If we allow to clock the ball, and certainly we use some time, but it's a positive play. The thing that hurt us, in my opinion, was the penalty. And even if they they will eventually call, you know, if they impede the progress in marking and spotting the ball, it's the responsibility of the officials, then, to make a call against our opponent to allow us to snap the ball. So what was happening there was time was running off the clock, and it was our intent to get it clocked. And the penalty ended up costing us not only the seconds but the field position.

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I asked him that first question

And despite his answer, which is really the only one he can give, he has more on his mind.

He gave me that OK, I know what you mean look and kind of smiled/smirked while he started to answer the question.

He also showed a little frustration about the play call on the screen – which came from Crowton as all of the play calling does – but defended it none the less.

He is just not going to throw anyone under the bus so you really can’t read too much into some of that stuff…

I will say though, I have gotten to the point where I feel like Les has hitched his wagon to Crowton for better or worse and I am no longer confident that’s a good ideal.

GEAUX TIGERS!!!

by SouthernMan on Jan 2, 2010 12:14 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

He’s the head coach he can overrule Crowton on the call. If he didn’t like the call it’s his responsibility to overrule it before the play happens on the field not after.

by jmellard on Jan 3, 2010 7:16 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Amen my brother. Amen. He just won’t do it. Middle screen. Middle of the field. No timeouts. it keeps going over and over in my head. And it still doesn’t makes sense.

by LSUDeathValley on Jan 3, 2010 9:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You guys need to get your boy on track...

Sometimes he seems to be more ADD than Jr Bush…

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by Maisbikkja on Jan 2, 2010 1:01 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

TIME FOR A POSITIVE ATTITUDE

Like many Tiger fans, I was extremely upset with some things that happened this season with the football team. I thought the team should’ve done better, and maybe it would have with better coaching. However, I’ve now had time to sit and reflect on the season. And, I’ve made a 180 degree change in my thinking. A 9-4 record and an appearance in the best bowl, other than BCS Bowls, is something to be proud of as most teams would give anything to do as well. Further, a top 10 recruiting class in the making and the addition of two very good coaches to the coaching staff gives me hope for the future. Finally, I’ve put aside my anger towards Les Miles and Gary Crowton. One thing that helped change my mind was watching Nick Saban at a press conference before the National Championship Game. A reporter asked Saban if he was having “fun”, and Saban looked at him as if to say “you’ve got to be crazy.” The message Saban conveyed to me through his body language was that coaching an SEC team is one of the most demanding jobs on this planet. It was at that point that I realized just how much pressure these coaches are under 24/7/365. Sure, they make a lot of money, but I think they earn it (just having to put up with fans like me).

I guess what I’m trying to say is that all the negativity being generated by the fans regarding the LSU football team is not going to do any good. In fact, it could be very harmful to recruiting and keeping coaches, who have given us a great football program the last few years. So, I say at this point let all true Tiger fans make a resolution to support the administration, the coaches, and the players. As LSU fans, we have a lot to do with making the football program a great one and that’s what we ought to strive for all the time. I’ve never known negativity to achieve anything great, but positive attitudes can accomplish anything.

by Caliguy55 on Jan 11, 2010 2:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs