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Originally Posted by -LSU-
...but it should be noted that Miles has beaten 6 different coaches who have won crystal trophies:
Stoops
Fulmer
Meyer
Saban
Spurrier
Coker
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This was brought up in the
Les Miles, "The Hat" thread, to which I replied:
"Stoops: 2-2 against OU while at OkState. Meh.
Coker: Beat Coker's 2005 Miami team that was in the beginning of their collapse. So-so.
Spurrier: Beat 6-6 South Carolina by 12 at home this year. Not impressed.
Saban: Beat 6-6 Alabama by 7 points on the road. Not impressed.
Fulmer: 2-1 against fat boy, all three games close.
Meyer: 2-1 against Meyer, with both wins coming at home by 4 points.
At first glance, "conquering 6 Crystal Trophy-winning coaches" appears impressive, but upon further review..."
Those who think isn't a great coach is his own way are mistaken, but I wouldn't simply tally up how many "Crystal Football" coaches he has beaten. Tressel has beaten Coker, Mack Brown, and owns Carr (who won the last natioanl title before the BCS took effect). He also has beaten Joe Paterno (two national titles) five of seven times. That simple counting of coaches is a true measurement of ability. Probably the best would be head-to-head, where Tressel has coached against Miles once, winning 33-7 just three seasons ago.