tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125402567351329247.post857182799148312640..comments2024-03-11T16:39:12.344-05:00Comments on Once A Knight ...: This is going to be a long season ... and what's next?Nico Van Thynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07072351355184106484noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125402567351329247.post-67240685155354841682016-09-06T20:21:36.505-05:002016-09-06T20:21:36.505-05:00From Thomas Youngblood: Agree with some of the com...From Thomas Youngblood: Agree with some of the comments on Miles' tenure at LSU. My thoughts are slanted toward a buyout. At every level of sports the coach is paid to win. College football contracts are ridiculous but that is not the point. He needs to go.<br />I disagree with your comments on the quality of the LSU players. The NFL regularly drafts them at all levels in the draft and I think we have as many players in the league as anyone. Nico Van Thynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072351355184106484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125402567351329247.post-2760146397394639432016-09-06T11:28:05.021-05:002016-09-06T11:28:05.021-05:00Johnny Hollier said it well. He was a great athlet...Johnny Hollier said it well. He was a great athlete (track) and now I learn he is a great LSU fan. Being a native of Louisiana, I have a soft spot for LSU, but since 1972 I have pulled for another school (after all it is my employer). All the objective people I know thought Wisconsin would beat LSU especially at home. The Tigers weren't perfect, but they did well in a hostile environment. Most fans think they know what is going on with their favorite team. Unless they are at every practice, in every meeting, and in close contact with the players they know very little. Their job is to publicly support their team and only criticize it privately and usefully. Just sayin'. Lenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07116824081078623940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125402567351329247.post-22191089784803608172016-09-05T19:46:00.180-05:002016-09-05T19:46:00.180-05:00From Johnny Seymour: As always, good stuff. Two wo...From Johnny Seymour: As always, good stuff. Two words for LSU -- hire Tom Herman, soon before someone else gets him.Nico Van Thynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072351355184106484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125402567351329247.post-63004273001650230652016-09-05T19:44:06.706-05:002016-09-05T19:44:06.706-05:00From Becki Boudreaux Bass: Whether you're a Le...From Becki Boudreaux Bass: Whether you're a Les Miles supporter or not, this article says it all. Best one I've ever read on the "subject."<br />Nico Van Thynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072351355184106484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125402567351329247.post-79505855287468338442016-09-05T19:43:26.459-05:002016-09-05T19:43:26.459-05:00From Phil May: I've loved LSU all of my life b...From Phil May: I've loved LSU all of my life but as long as Miles is the coach, I'll never be able to go "all in" again. He ripped any inkling of that away in the national championship game against Alabama. So ready for him to go.Nico Van Thynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072351355184106484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125402567351329247.post-58274431512028068842016-09-05T19:41:44.188-05:002016-09-05T19:41:44.188-05:00From Lonnie Dunn: Well said and on point. Les Mile...From Lonnie Dunn: Well said and on point. Les Miles best years at LSU were when he was coaching games with Nick Sabin's recruits. Miles' thought processes are too slow to be effective in today's level of brain football. Time for the plug to be pulled.Nico Van Thynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072351355184106484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125402567351329247.post-22328722469563122632016-09-05T19:40:39.710-05:002016-09-05T19:40:39.710-05:00From Lewis Allgood: After traveling 2,200 miles to...From Lewis Allgood: After traveling 2,200 miles to see this historic game I'm almost speechless and really disappointed. In the last seven years since my wife passed away I think I have missed about 6 or 7 games in Tiger Stadium with my son, who lives in Port Allen. We love LSU and won't give up on them. However, your piece was really on point. I'll be there Saturday night, not for the coaches but to support the team I love. Things always have a way of working out -- for good or bad. Thanks for your article. After all these years I must say the good has outdone the bad, although I've shook my head in disbelief at many of Miles' decisions. Nico Van Thynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072351355184106484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125402567351329247.post-4521579703374481042016-09-05T19:38:16.195-05:002016-09-05T19:38:16.195-05:00From Rod Chandler: You wrote exactly what many of ...From Rod Chandler: You wrote exactly what many of us cannot put on paper. Great article.Nico Van Thynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072351355184106484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125402567351329247.post-6349096518714127922016-09-05T19:37:18.990-05:002016-09-05T19:37:18.990-05:00From Sandi Tison Atkinson: I have not been a fan o...From Sandi Tison Atkinson: I have not been a fan of Les Miles since the national championship game where a below-par Jefferson was left in the entire game. Showed Miles to just be stubborn at all costs. If there is a "go fund me" page collecting $ to remove Les as head coach, where do I donate? Embarrassing loss for all LSU faithful.Nico Van Thynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072351355184106484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125402567351329247.post-44668638695076695782016-09-05T19:36:02.341-05:002016-09-05T19:36:02.341-05:00From Maxie Hays: Lucky Les is on the way out. When...From Maxie Hays: Lucky Les is on the way out. When??? Should be today!!! 5 million dollars is too much money to pay a guy to play the first game of the season so unprepared in Wisconsin. He is paid to make good decisions for his football team and he never does. PULL HARRIS in the first quarter. Let other linemen have a chance to do a better job than the starters. Get the TE off the field and spread their D out so they can't put eight in the stupid box.<br />I am so sick of watching that mess. Les and Cam need to leave BR ASAP. There is no HOPE for LSU football under Les Miles. Nico Van Thynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072351355184106484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125402567351329247.post-84520252861507456082016-09-05T19:33:45.728-05:002016-09-05T19:33:45.728-05:00From Joe Harris: I agree with most of what you had...From Joe Harris: I agree with most of what you had to say, but emphasize this: LINE PLAY. [Brandon] Harris has the tools to play, [but] he needs better protection, especially with the Miles philosophy. Hard to find receivers when you are running for your life. Also, Fournette's talents would be better utilized with a stronger line and a different set. Up for the running game, hard to run to daylight when you are handed the ball 8-10 yards behind the line and the defense has already reached 3-4 yards deep. ... Miles will most certainly never give up his game plan.Nico Van Thynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072351355184106484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125402567351329247.post-40729364763220268112016-09-05T18:53:15.790-05:002016-09-05T18:53:15.790-05:00From Johnny Hollier: What is even more predictable...From Johnny Hollier: What is even more predictable than Les Miles is the criticism by so-called fans of LSU. Those who believe preseason polls and recruiting class rankings are always destined for disappointment. Support the team and more importantly Louisiana State University and what this institution means to our state. Just sayin'.Nico Van Thynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072351355184106484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125402567351329247.post-80413070402277425252016-09-05T18:51:50.385-05:002016-09-05T18:51:50.385-05:00From Lee Holland: It's funny, I watched throug...From Lee Holland: It's funny, I watched through the first series of the third quarter and after that three-and-out I said that's enough and went to Home Depot and bought a lawnmower. Not wasting any more time.Nico Van Thynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072351355184106484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125402567351329247.post-23001159850805246142016-09-05T18:50:40.133-05:002016-09-05T18:50:40.133-05:00From Brian McNicoll: Lots of good points here, but...From Brian McNicoll: Lots of good points here, but the best, I think, is that we're still not good at offensive line or defensive line. <br />It also helped that Wisconsin knew our defense, and it being the first game, that we were not prepared to adjust much.Nico Van Thynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072351355184106484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125402567351329247.post-51363381393227722572016-09-05T18:49:42.318-05:002016-09-05T18:49:42.318-05:00From Bubba Kneipp: After the first two three-and-o...From Bubba Kneipp: After the first two three-and-outs, I went bush hogging. ... Well written. Nico Van Thynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072351355184106484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125402567351329247.post-46880035825477416202016-09-05T18:47:17.360-05:002016-09-05T18:47:17.360-05:00From Roger S. Braniff Sr.: "Just the facts, m...From Roger S. Braniff Sr.: "Just the facts, m'am, just the facts." Very well said. I believe you nailed this, every element of it. Funny and memories ... I can remember my Dad listening to the radio on Saturday night in the late 1950s and hearing: "The Chinese Bandits are on the field!"Nico Van Thynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072351355184106484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125402567351329247.post-56112029265096835712016-09-05T18:44:29.623-05:002016-09-05T18:44:29.623-05:00From Patrick Booras: Personally for coach Les Mile...From Patrick Booras: Personally for coach Les Miles' sake and his continued mega-employment as LSU head coach, I hope he can lead the Tigers to a 10-3 season or better, including a win over Alabama in Baton Rouge on Nov. 5.<br />There is a lot of football for LSU between now and Nov. 5. <br />If LSU does not win the game vs. Alabama, then it looks like there is no room for error, and that loss to Alabama needs to be a competitive game that the Tigers do not give away -- like they did the last two times Alabama came to Tiger Stadium.<br />People are tired of the "comedy of errors" on the football field. You want to stay positive, but for four-plus years now Miles has unintentionally turned LSU football games into a complete circus.<br />Here's hoping Les Miles and the Tigers get it done. The bar for me is at 10-2 or 11-1 before postseason game(s). It is a high level to reach. Nico Van Thynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072351355184106484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125402567351329247.post-81698159070139230242016-09-05T18:35:30.752-05:002016-09-05T18:35:30.752-05:00From Anonymous: Excellent column on Miles. Sums up...From Anonymous: Excellent column on Miles. Sums up how so many of us feel. It is now beyond frustrating to watch. And you know when a coach's back is against the wall, they only dig in deeper and become more paranoid and bull-headed. It's a pattern we see over and over. I like Miles as man, but not as a coach. I'm just as aggravated at our athletic director. Have never been a fan of him or how he handles situations. Had he handled the coaching situation in a professional manner last year we would likely have a new coach now.Nico Van Thynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072351355184106484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125402567351329247.post-71334382153542789242016-09-05T18:27:16.769-05:002016-09-05T18:27:16.769-05:00From Tommy Canterbury: My son was at the LSU-Wisco...From Tommy Canterbury: My son was at the LSU-Wisconsin game and texted: "Do we really ask why all wanted Miles fired?" He is very level-headed. I think we know the answer.Nico Van Thynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072351355184106484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125402567351329247.post-65624359515461226702016-09-05T18:12:49.595-05:002016-09-05T18:12:49.595-05:00From Tena Pilcher: Just read your latest blog on L...From Tena Pilcher: Just read your latest blog on LSU and I really enjoyed it, and totally agree. I stopped being an LSU fan in January 2012 when 'Bama blew out the Tigers in the BCS championship game. I watched every second of that game and nearly had a stroke. After it was over I gave all my LSU shirts to Goodwill and became a "Roll Tide" girl. My whole family still wears the purple and gold while I strut my 'Bama t-shirts. Like I tell them, I'll put the purple/gold back on when LSU gets another coach. Nico Van Thynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072351355184106484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125402567351329247.post-82565899254603127442016-09-05T18:04:16.064-05:002016-09-05T18:04:16.064-05:00From Dick Hicks: As usual, you are dead on. I stop...From Dick Hicks: As usual, you are dead on. I stopped playing football after my 9th grade year at Lakeshore when I had broken 13 bones in three years and my Dad said, "Son, I don't think football is in your future; if I were you I'd stick to basketball and baseball." As usual he was right. My point is this: I don't know an awful lot about the schemes and things of play, but it just didn't look to me that much changed from last year or past years. Also, it looked like to me from play one that Wisconsin wanted the game a lot more. Thanks as always for your insight.Nico Van Thynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072351355184106484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125402567351329247.post-32751707589495346592016-09-05T09:46:51.008-05:002016-09-05T09:46:51.008-05:00Nico, I agree with your observations! I have not b...Nico, I agree with your observations! I have not been a Miles supporter since he put the group that got in trouble with the Law back in as starters. Miles has less character than those players. LSU needs a leader with character, first, and then technical skills far superior to what I have seen in Miles.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17729311726617923706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125402567351329247.post-66349626836229203152016-09-05T09:33:49.542-05:002016-09-05T09:33:49.542-05:00From Stan Tiner: I feel your pain. One thing for s...From Stan Tiner: I feel your pain. One thing for sure is that Les will not change. Such a waste of so much talent. Can you imagine what Herman or Jimbo could do with the LSU talent. Saturday LSU was fully revealed to be a poorly coached team -- in almost every phase of the game. Fans are investing way too much money and psychic capital into a mess of mediocrity. And we are being humiliated on a national stage. What a shame for Leonard Fournette.Nico Van Thynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072351355184106484noreply@blogger.com