25. Craig Davis, LSU, WR, LSU (6-1ΒΌ, 200) | previous: Same Possesses outstanding speed (4.35 40-yard dash) to go along with his size. Davis was steady and reliable for most of his career, then took his game to a new level late in the season for the Tigers.
I don't think another coach in America could have got us to 10 wins, a BCS Bowl, and third in the SEC West with the talent he had to work with. I can tell you now that there is no way that the great Saban would be able to win 8 games over unranked teams including a 3 point last second win over 4-8 Ole Miss, and go 2-2 against ranked teams with victories over the # 12 and # 17 teams in the country. With this mediocre talent that Saban recruited for Miles to work with, Miles is really overachieving. When is Miles going to start getting some Coach of the Year recognition.
Miami was 9-2 vs LSU in the peach Bowl last year. They had nine players drafted that made NFL rosters, and Coker was labled and under achiever.
Hopefully around the time Brett realizes that you add absolutely nothing to this forum and decides to take out the trash.
:hihi: :hihi: :hihi: I wish you would learn how to tell us how you really feel!!! I hate always wondering what you "really" mean!!!:rofl: :rofl:
Fair or not Miles is bound to take criticism for LSU being "underachievers." Being the coach and leader of the team he will is at fault to an extent. Now grant it the schedule was extremely tough. I think thats a large part of the reason LSU lost two games. On the other hand, I think LSU did beat itself in both games. Coaching therefore comes into play. When LSU plays a lesser opponent, they come out guns blazing. THe play calling is great, nothing too predictable and with full confidence. The offense looks amazing. Yet, in the big games, the calling is tight. Which means being conservative and more predictable(too much focus on the run and too many WR screens). That falls on coaching. Also, LSU turns the ball over a decent amount and are prone to penalties in crucial situations. Again that is coaching. Im not trying to attack Miles, as Ive said, Im holding my judgement until next year. Im just stating the questions I have about Miles. I think he is a very good coach, but is he champioship material? Remains to be see. On to Russell. I like what Corso said the other night. When Russell is on LSU is unbeatable. I really believe he hit the nail on the head with that statement. We have the offense to beat anyone, but Russell can be prone to making big mistakes in big moments. I fully believe he is being drafted more on potential than actual skill. Im sure Ill get flack for that statement. Im just speaking honestly and not sugar coating my opinion because he is from LSU. Like Corso said, Russell can make any throw there is. When on he will make throws that very few QBs can make. On the other hand, when off, he makes throws that a high schooler would make. The good thing with Russell is he is unflappable. The guy forgets mistakes and has all the confidence in the world. I think one more year is what he needs. Sure I want him back because he is our best chance at a title, but I honestly think one more year is what he needs. Its much easier to work out kinks in college than the pros. I wonder if the conservative play calling at times is due to a lack of confidence in Russell? Or if the lack of confidence in him and subsequent conservative play calling make him feel tight? Therefore trying to force a play to happen when its not really there?
Listening to ESPN Sports Talk radio this morning on the way to work and they made this comment: "Cleveland and Detroit are places where talent goes to die". ...and they were talking about why Jeff Garcia didn't have the success there like he's having in Philly. Personally, I know it would be a nice income for whomever gets drafted by the Lions (given their high draft position), but with Detroit's braintrust (Matt Millen) they are going to remain a HORRIBLE place for any offensive player to play. Think about it. When was the last time Detroit had a good offense??? And before you say it, Barry Sanders WAS that offense and without him, Detroit would be a team that would have had a DEAD offense for over 30 years. On the flip side, put Barry Sanders on any other team and he's probably sitting with a career rushing record that no one would be in position to touch.
