This a pretty good article that raises good questions about the increasing revenues of SEC football. The really amazing thing that stood out to me was this quote:

"Les Miles, according to a 2008 contract tweak, is due $18.75 million if LSU decides to part company with him."

That is borderline criminal to allow that much money go to Les Miles if he is fired. I would assume it goes down over the remaining years, but do not know specifics. Does anyone else have any other information?

"He spoke to CBS Evening News with Katie Couric. The exclusive interview will air during the 5:30 p.m. Friday edition of the national news show."

I am busy tonight, but I will probably try and record it.

Any chance we can get this done, and have him start recruiting and coaching before Saturday's game?

A very fascinating article about one of the best recruiters ever. He definitely changed recruiting in the college game.

His time at Alabama will always be remembered for the sanctions that occured at Alabama after he was fired. I am sure some people still blame him for Alabama getting on probation. He was coaching at the high school level in Mobile, but I read recently that he was fired.

As OTS has pointed out in the past it appears that Alabama is at least considering redshirting BJ Scott for this year. It would seem very likely now that we are entering SEC play, and unless there is an injury or two I doubt he will see time.

The good news for Scott next year, is that three of the top four cornerbacks will be gone (Rogers, Arenas, and Johnson). Right now the only guys on the roster, besides Scott, that would legitimately be competing for playing time next year would be: Phelon Jones (LSU transfer), Dre Kirkpatrick, Robby Green, and Kareem Jackson. I put Robby Green in there as we look to have a little more depth at safety.

This is tremendous piece written by Smart Football's Chris Brown. He rips apart Jim Tressell, and rightfully so. I was watching that game and could not imagine being an Ohio State fan having to endure that completely unimaginitive offense.

There were many great points, but the one about the zone read really stood out in my mind. Pryor is supposed to be the best athlete on the field, yet his athleticism was never used. I agree Jim Tressell just is not an elite coach. He is a good coach, coaching at an elite institution.

As expected Deadrick will not play on Saturday, and it appears that Dareus will be the starter.

To the surprise of no one, Barrett Jones brother committed to Alabama last night.

"I looked at DeAngelo and made some hard, fast decisions with him," Miles said.

It appears what everyone was saying yesterday regarding LSU pulling Benton's scholarship was true. Essentially, Miles let a recruit's father (Reuben Randle's dad) dictate who does and does not get a scholarship. I have never heard of anything this crazy. Not sure what the consequences will be, but it has the potential to be a big story. I cannot remember a player having their scholarship taken away from them that late in the process, especially who has stuck with his commitment.

A little background information for those who do not know about the decision. Reuben Randle's dad called a local Louisiana sports radio show, and was complaining about how the LSU coaches had been untruthful regarding what position Randle and Benton would play. Apparently, Miles talked with Randle's dad, and decided that in order to get Randle into LSU he would have to witdrawl the scholarship offer to Benton. This is definitely the ugly side of recruiting, and possibly one of the strangest stories I have heard.