SEC Media Days live blog: the LSU Tigers' Les Miles
by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 11:30 AM EDT
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PrintWe continue today's frenzied live-blogging at RTT with Les Miles of the LSU Tigers. He's scheduled to start saying whatever pops into his head at 10:40 CST.
Miles is also bringing offensive tackle Ciron Black and linebacker Jacob Cutrera.
As we've been doing all along, I'll be leaving my instant impressions in the comment thread below so that you don't have to refresh your browser for new comments and so you can respond to any particular statement in a nice, orderly threaded fashion.
See ya below.
Up next is our very own Lane Kiffin at 11:40.
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Its only fair.
Now that we’ve wasted everyone elses time, might as well make it equal (except for Spurrier, all of his time should be wasted for his Judas move)
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Member of the Committee to Keep Keith Bulluck.
Eric Berry for Heisman!!
by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Besides, would it be fair to learn something interesting about LSU
when we didn’t bother learning anything about any other school?
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Q. How did your hat fit through that doorway?!?
Tennessee WILL beat Georgia on the way to 9+ wins in '09!!!
Eric Berry For Heisman!!!
Q: Coach, suppose you were in your first year in the SEC and you drew a lot of attention to yourself...
would you consider that stupidly arrogant, or arrogantly stupid?
Hypothetically speaking, there was a coach...
Lets call him K. Iffin,
RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
Member of the Committee to Keep Keith Bulluck.
Eric Berry for Heisman!!
by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
I may have to check out for a bit.
The one time they actually require my presence today. I have no idea how I’ll weasel out to catch the Kiffin fireworks.
Aargh.
What time does Kiffin actually go on? I have a lunch meeting at noon..
RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
Member of the Committee to Keep Keith Bulluck.
Eric Berry for Heisman!!
by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully I can cut lunch a bit short. Maybe I'll miss the first bit
I leave my trust in Joel, so its in good hands.
RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
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Eric Berry for Heisman!!
by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
and I have an hour-long video presentation starting at noon
sad blogger is sad
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
I actually dont expect any Qs about Kiffin aimed to Les
Hes one of the few top-dogs in the SEC that Kiffin hasn’t really slighted.
But if they do, it just means Kiffin has really made an impact into the SEC-psyche
RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
Member of the Committee to Keep Keith Bulluck.
Eric Berry for Heisman!!
by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 11:46 AM EDT reply actions
I'm not sure the media has any other questions to offer.
They haven’t let context slow them down so far.
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Joel, I have $20 for you,
If you can cobble together a question for Les that includes:
Tim Tebow
Erin Andrews
Lane Kiffin
Layla Kiffin
virginity
And I’m sure others would toss money into that extra tall hat…
Doug from Hey Jenny Slater had the answer to the virginity question
Les: Virgin! I’m not a virgin today!
I’ll add: “And it’s only 10:49 a.m.!”
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Summer’s over. The Miles family played youth sports and swam, put our feet in the sand, reacquainted with four children.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 11:48 AM EDT reply actions
and voted for Tebow.
the most important part of any summer
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
oh please please someone ask if he voted for tebow. jsut for the laughs.
and the best response would be: No, I voted for Snead.
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Eric Berry for Heisman!!
by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
especially if he teared up about it
and requested his ballot be changed…
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
If he answered Snead, imagine the curveball that would go for the media
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Eric Berry for Heisman!!
by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
I would suggest Kiffin do it
but the media hoopla would be nuckin futs
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Eric Berry for Heisman!!
by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Might as well obfusicate it more
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Eric Berry for Heisman!!
by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Rambling on about the team
New staff: Chavis. Comfortable with a dominant defense. Good fit for LSU. They’re off to a good start.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
I expect to LOL like crazy when I get back and re-read...
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Not off to a good start
zzz . . . zzzzzzz . . .
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Dang
If I’m gonna be this busy during live-blogs, we need to have them every day!
Tennessee WILL beat Georgia on the way to 9+ wins in '09!!!
Eric Berry For Heisman!!!
Re: Tebow
I certainly did. He’s always had great games against us. I like who he is. I’m going to hold my QBs to that level of play. He obviously hasn’t heard about Spurrier.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 11:56 AM EDT reply actions
Officials
We have great officiating. But it’s a tough role, and I think it tends to be over-officiated.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 11:57 AM EDT reply actions
bad form
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Eric Berry for Heisman!!
by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Q: Was it a shock to the system for the kids not to have won 11 games last year?
A: Our guys understand it. We have a certain standard. You never expect that. Not at LSU. Our team has prepared in earnest. It will be seen this fall.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 11:58 AM EDT reply actions
Q: Spurrier said he doesn't fill out his own ballot. Do you do the same?
A: I do it with someone. Those are my calls as well.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 11:59 AM EDT reply actions
This is like the hanging chad meme now
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Eric Berry for Heisman!!
by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
And with that, I'm out
see you all after lunch, and during Kiffin-time. Joel keep up the good work, make sure to get a slim jim in to keep up the energy.
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Member of the Committee to Keep Keith Bulluck.
Eric Berry for Heisman!!
by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: Defense, Chavis.
A: Not a lot different from Pellini. You’ll find it’s the same. Also similar is the desire. There are some differences, based on personnel.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 11:59 AM EDT reply actions
Q: Do you fill out your own ballot in the coaches poll?
A: I do it in conjunction with someone else. It’s a responsbiility for the school to do it well and right.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:00 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Jordan Jefferson. Impressive last year. What's he doing to get better?
A: Bigger, stronger. He’s had a great summer. He’s run our 7 on 7s a couple nights a week. Both he and Jarrett Lee.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:01 PM EDT reply actions
Q: With Chavis coming on board, will last year's on-field discipline issues that cost ballgames be remedied.
A: No, that’s my responsibility. That won’t happen again.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:02 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Ciron Black; Your impressions of him and his intelligence, thoughtfulness.
A: Very talented man. Not only athletically, but he’s intuitive and has an understanding of what’s going on. It’s fun to see a guy grow, where he came from and where he’s going. He’ll be a great rep for LSU for years to come.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:03 PM EDT reply actions
Q: QB struggles last year, inexperience?
A: When you put a young one on the line of scrimmage and have trained him, . . .
There’s nothing better than experience to learn the things they need to know.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:05 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Any benefit from time spent in Oklahoma (watching LSU players win the college world series)
A: Been fortunate to have guys who have played multiple sports, including Holliday now. If a p layer has an interest in a spring sport, we can offer that. There comes a time to focus on football. The academic load on student athletes is greater. It’s tough. But in society, we want more. So desire to have those experiences (watching players play baseball). I enjoyed it.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:07 PM EDT reply actions
Q: How hard to keep a staff in the midst of bidding wars?
A: Fortunate to live in a country where market value is a good thing. It’s good that assistant coaches salaries are rising. It’s a tough time in the economy now. It’s good they can make a great living. Our country is based on the pursuit of excellence. If he’s doing a great job, he’s deserving.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:10 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Depth on offensive line. Russell Shepard.
A: Five starters, should be a great o-line. Behind them are many in a position to compete. We’ll have enough.
A: There’s a challenge to our offense on how to use Sheppard. Very bright. Understands secondaries. Knows where the ball is supposed to go. He can run, too, as the third option if everyone’s covered.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:12 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Holliday (could focus on track)
A: I’ve told him that I believe he’s a football player. Doesn’t shy from contact. Specific skills. I think he’ll have a great fall. We’ll run him from the backfield a bit more. He loves the idea that he’s not big and can serve as a role model for kids who don’t have the typical physique.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:14 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Having staffers do the coaches poll, is that right, considering it's importance?
A: You have to have a staffer or an assistant coach, but you need to review them. Overall, it’s doing a good job. I am for playoffs, but presidents bring up their priorities, and TV does, too, and the calendar for the student athletes gets changed, and it gets complicated. I’m not going to complain. The system has its advantages.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:16 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Influence of Chavis?
A: John has great experience. Understands the desire for defense. Really looking for that. He’ll expect, his guys will deliver. STrategies behind call, effort and technique will be improved.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:17 PM EDT reply actions
Q: What went wrong the 2nd half of the season?
A: Turnovers over a series of games is a huge statistic. TOP, rushing yardage, secondary to TO margin. Need both sides to focus on minimizing any disadvantage there.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:19 PM EDT reply actions
Lane Kiffin thread
Here.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:36 PM EDT reply actions
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