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I dont need to brush up on anything to figure out that Leach's success on the field rested with his players.

BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - The waiting game continues for LSU football fans. Many are anticipating Michigan will make its pitch to alum Les Miles and university officials expect something might happen in the next 24-48 hours.

For the second time in three days, a Lear twin-engine jet with Michigan's maize and blue colors landed at Baton Rouge Metro Airport. It landed early Saturday afternoon. It's not clear whether there were athletic department officials aboard or just representatives of Miles' alma mater, maybe a former teammate or friend.

The same plane landed in Baton Rouge Friday morning and took off about two hours later. Sources said Miles spent the day with family and has told his players he is staying at LSU, but does have a pre-scheduled trip back to Dallas coming up Tuesday for the American Football Coaches Association, where he is one of the headline speakers.

Athletic Director Joe Alleva said there was nothing new on LSU's end.

I thought i was pretty clear about this, but apparently some need clarification, so here goes.

Mike Leach was HC at TTU for quite a while before they really had any success. News flash: he had about the same average talent as everyone else. It's only when a team gets real standout players that they separate themselves, such as when TTU had Harrell/Crabtree.

Before they showed up, TTU was just another team in the Big 12, AFTER, they were winning lots of games, putting up 50+ points per game, highly ranked, fighting for the Big 12 Championship, and on the Heisman ballot. At that time Leach was one of the hottest prospects for every high profile HC job that would be available.

After those players left, it was back to business as usual. 7 or 8 wins.

Now, is their anything that needs further explanation?

I suspect that the vast majority of those so mystified and taking pot shots at those LSU fans that want Les gone are:
1) NOT alum
2) Have never donated one red cent to the Atheletic Foundation.
3) Watched between 0-2 LSU games this year.
4) Would soil themselves if Les was announced as the new head coach of their school.

I also notice no one mentioned a prime example of his coaching brillance in the Cotton Bowl. The challenge on the touchdown when it was 1st down and less than one FOOT to go for a TD in the first half and he challenged the spot/call (that of course stood).
To answer some of you who just can't understand what "all the fuss is about". I want a coach that coaches UP and brings the best out of the kids and gets them to play to their potential. It's not just about the record. It's about how well your team plays and are you making the most out of what you have. Les, inheirted a talented bunch and recruiting juggernaut and his big accomplishment is he's been able to keep the wheels form coming off (despite the white knuckled ride). The man needs to GO! Yes they've had an impressive record since he's been there. I assure you, a great coach, even a pretty good one, would have done even better. I promise you Nick Satan (evil incarnate) would have had at least one other BCS championship and at least 2 additional BCS bowl games. Anyone reading this thread would have had a hard time not doing as 'well' as Les.
Did anyone really think his denial about not hearing from Michigan was honest? That is one lie I can forgive him for.
As someone said, he who pays the bills is boss. I trust the AD's words are simply marketing or class on his part and they allow Les to move on.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=6003504

There's the man of the hour. I expect to hear from you tomorrow night unless you have a action planned evening already underway.

Saying "It's not about the record" is like saying "It's not about the money."

Miles' shortcomings as a coach are basically clock management, and some coaching calls on game day, many of which work out well for him despite being against the norm. The rest of what you cite isn't an issue, but something folks have to make up to feel better about hating Miles. Doesn't coach players up? I'm certain you're referring to the QB situation. Does Miles coach QBs? Does every QB that gets good coaching up make a good SEC QB? That, along with the supposition that someone else would have done a better job? Crystal ball?

Look, just say you don't like him, he's not a fit. Don't make stuff up.

Some of You LSU people are either smoking crack, or just plain crazy. Why would you get rid of a winning coach like Les Miles with a proven track record to bring in an unknown. Yes, I watch a lot of LSU football, and he's made some questionable calls, but he's a proven winner. You folks need to be careful what you wish for. By the way, who do you think can do better?

Some of You LSU people are either smoking crack, or just plain crazy. Why would you get rid of a winning coach like Les Miles with a proven track record to bring in an unknown. Yes, I watch a lot of LSU football, and he's made some questionable calls, but he's a proven winner. You folks need to be careful what you wish for. By the way, who do you think can do better?

Great talent makes average coaches look like a genius. Miles is the poster child for this.

[quote=jstall].......anybody want to take a ole used to be able to win coach by the name of Mack Brown?? I believe we need a change as well!!! As for as who I would replace him with......maybe a assistant by the name of Applewhite.