Top 5 Quotes Top 5 Moments
5. “F-u-p-a-s. Maybe an ‘H’?” — Miles attempting to spell “faux pas” while he talked about punter Brad Wing’s unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against Florida in 2011.
5. Sept. 22, 2007 — With a 14-7 lead over No. 12 South Carolina, LSU set up for a 32-yard field goal from the 15. Instead, Miles called a fake, and holder Matt Flynn flipped the ball over his shoulder to kicker Colt David, who streaked up the right side of the field untouched. LSU won, 28-16.
4. “When I wake up in the morning and I turn that lm on, it’s like reading a book, and it’s exciting. I don’t read books, but if I read books it’d be like reading a best.” — Miles shedding light on his grass consumption during the 2010 game against Alabama.
3. Oct. 6, 2007 — Miles went 5-of-5 on fourth down against No. 9 Florida, with two of these conversions coming in the nal drive of the game. LSU would win, 28-24, on a 2-yard Jacob Hester touchdown run with 1:09 remaining.
2. “We’re looking forward to playing Florida. We’re looking forward to playing Auburn. But we have a new rival in f——g Alabama!” — Miles at the Bayou Bash after Nick Saban took shots at LSU prior to the 2007 season.
2. Nov. 5, 2011 — Miles may have fallen down coming out of the tunnel, but he didn’t stumble against No. 2 Alabama, winning “The Game of the Century” against Nick Saban’s Crimson Tide, 9-6, in overtime.
1. There was some misinformation on ESPN, and I think it’s imperative that I straighten it out. I am the head coach at LSU. I will be the head coach at LSU. I have no interest in talking to anybody else. I’ve got a championship game to play, and I am excited about the opportunity of my damn strong football team to play in it. … There will be no questions for me. I represent me in this issue. Please ask me after. I’m busy. Thank you very much. Have a great
For Les Miles’ 58th birthday, The Daily Reveille reflects on some of his best moments.
By Alex Cassara
Sports Contributor
Sports Contributor
November 9, 2011