If the players were aware and it impacted their performance, I agree. If they weren't aware I don't see where it's that big a deal.
Of course I believe he should have been working his tail off preparing himself and his coaching staff for the game. I *hate* to harp on the past and that "other" coach we had for the past few years..... but answer this... Where do you think that other coach's car would have been parked on Thursday night? A) His house on highland B) The BR metropolitan airport C) The football operations center D) Other
If Miles makes a significant contribution to the offensive game plan and Jimbo was still working on the package I might tend to agree. However, the reports I've read suggest that time frame was some rare time off for the coaching staff.
The news hit the internet late Friday night. The Dallas Morning News had it on the front page of Sports as one of the leads. And this board started discussing it noon on Saturday. So I would guess they all knew.
The team was sequestered in their hotel in Atlanta Friday night and during the day Saturday. It is possible the news reached them but I think unlikely.
If the players were surfing the Internet or chatting with family and friends PRIOR to the game, I think that's a bigger distraction than Les's trip to Dallas. Someone with inside knowledge can confirm or refute, but I suspect the staff tries their utmost to minimize outside distractions and keep the team focused on the task at hand.
It's obvious to me that you've never played football or you would realize how utterly ridiculous this is.
The difference between Cotton/Peach after the SEC allotment is about $12,000. That is like the gameday netprofits from one concession booth at TS.
I was a starter for four years in high school but I don't see where that's germane to the discussion. You use the phrase utterly ridiculous but don't bring anything to the discussion to substantiate it.
