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Posted on 11/3/11 at 3:22 pm to TheCaterpillar
<---Big fan of Les.
<---Bigger fan of the Crimson Tide.
Can't wait for the game.
<---Bigger fan of the Crimson Tide.
Can't wait for the game.
Posted on 11/3/11 at 3:30 pm to TheCaterpillar
Very, very good article. All rivalry aside, it's difficult not to like Les Miles. He's good natured, goofy, fun, unpredictable, but most of all a good person. His eldest daughter is kinda cute too.
Having said all this, it's amazing how some fanbases get a pass on the way they treat head coaches. Alabama fans get blasted all the time regardless of whether we treat a coach poorly or treat him too well. We're "worshipping" coaches when we show them love but we're evil, delusional, "unrealistic" (if I had a dime for ever moron in the media and among rival fanbases who called Bama fans that when we fired Shula and speculated on his replacement
). LSU fans have largely gotten a free pass for the times they were so overdemanding of Miles.
Having said all this, it's amazing how some fanbases get a pass on the way they treat head coaches. Alabama fans get blasted all the time regardless of whether we treat a coach poorly or treat him too well. We're "worshipping" coaches when we show them love but we're evil, delusional, "unrealistic" (if I had a dime for ever moron in the media and among rival fanbases who called Bama fans that when we fired Shula and speculated on his replacement
). LSU fans have largely gotten a free pass for the times they were so overdemanding of Miles. 
Posted on 11/3/11 at 3:36 pm to Govt Tide
quote:agreed, but that is the unfortunate side effects of a passionate fan base. the highest of highs, the lowest of lows.
it's amazing how some fanbases get a pass on the way they treat head coaches
Posted on 11/3/11 at 5:51 pm to TheCaterpillar
That is an incredibly interesting & touching article that really does a lot to help explain how CLM has his own unique style & formula for success within the VERY high-pressure world of top-flight SEC football.
No doubt, far too many head football coaches have literally "lost their families" & seriously damaged themselves by becoming pathologically obsessed with their own programs. The terrific documentary about Vince Lombardi definitely brings out this very tragic aspect of the big-time sports world.
I've often wondered if Coach Saban's highly intense, relentless style will eventually "burn him out" in a manner similar to what happened to Urban Meyer. I certainly hope not & perhaps the recent tornado tragedy that hit our state will help him to enjoy his life & those around him in the years ahead.
Thanks for the link to that wonderful article; it's definitely a keeper.
RTR . . .
No doubt, far too many head football coaches have literally "lost their families" & seriously damaged themselves by becoming pathologically obsessed with their own programs. The terrific documentary about Vince Lombardi definitely brings out this very tragic aspect of the big-time sports world.
I've often wondered if Coach Saban's highly intense, relentless style will eventually "burn him out" in a manner similar to what happened to Urban Meyer. I certainly hope not & perhaps the recent tornado tragedy that hit our state will help him to enjoy his life & those around him in the years ahead.
Thanks for the link to that wonderful article; it's definitely a keeper.
RTR . . .
Posted on 11/4/11 at 6:50 am to TomTide
Posted on 11/4/11 at 8:29 am to TomTide
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I've often wondered if Coach Saban's highly intense, relentless style will eventually "burn him out" in a manner similar to what happened to Urban Meyer. I certainly hope not & perhaps the recent tornado tragedy that hit our state will help him to enjoy his life & those around him in the years ahead.
Not all styles work for everyone. Saban, Meyer, Spurrier or (in the corporate world) Welch, Jobs, Ellison have their own ways and would certainly not be happy doing it any other way.
All of these men are willing to sacrifice family time with work (no matter how much is being paid). The question is whether they can sacrifice work time for their family.
I am not saying that these folks hate their wives or children but the job is their identity for them. They cannot be less demanding because it is who they are.
It is as simple as this - if your wife insisted on a night out or your son wanted you at his game - do you convince them or do you go with them.
If the number of times you do one is very much higher than the other - then you have your answer as to what takes higher priority in your life.
ETA: this is not to pass judgment - each of those folks mentioned were winners in their field and totally dominated the landscape in one way or the other. It was to point out that to do that requires different priorities in life and only a few can do that.
This post was edited on 11/4/11 at 8:32 am
Posted on 11/4/11 at 8:49 am to CalTiger
It is really just this simple "your spend your time on what is important to you"
Posted on 11/4/11 at 8:55 am to TutHillTiger
I wonder who the frickhead teacher was that made the "pass the hat lol your dads gunna get fired" joke in front of Miles' kid.
Posted on 11/4/11 at 9:02 am to Govt Tide
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LSU fans have largely gotten a free pass for the times they were so overdemanding of Miles.
I think most reasonable LSU fans understood that Gary Crowton was the main culprit during the 08-09-10 seasons. LSU did not have any clock issues, substitution issues, etc.. with Jimbo Fisher at OC. And LSU hasn't had any of these issues since Crowton has left either.
But I'll say the same thing about LSU fans who want Miles gone, unrealistic. If your coach can keep your program at 10+ wins per season, you're an idiot to want him gone.
Posted on 11/4/11 at 10:10 am to Chimlim
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LSU fans have largely gotten a free pass for the times they were so overdemanding of Miles.
I think most reasonable LSU fans understood that Gary Crowton was the main culprit during the 08-09-10 seasons. LSU did not have any clock issues, substitution issues, etc.. with Jimbo Fisher at OC. And LSU hasn't had any of these issues since Crowton has left either.
But I'll say the same thing about LSU fans who want Miles gone, unrealistic. If your coach can keep your program at 10+ wins per season, you're an idiot to want him gone.
Being blind to Les' faults is as bad as ignoring his abilities.
The mismanagement, bad play calls, performance issues is all on Les and so is the top notch recruiting, game planning and performance of the team and overall management.
The head coach, directly or indirectly is responsible for he program - so the fault for the losses is on him and the credit for the wins is on him as do the cheers when he hoists his 2nd NC on Jan 9th 2012.
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