SEC Football Coach Stock Watch: Who’s Up, Who’s Down Headed into 2015

Nov 27, 2014; College Station, TX, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Les Miles on the sideline during the second quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Les Miles – LSU Tigers

Stock: Down

The Tigers had a rough year (by LSU standards) in 2014, and not having any real solution at quarterback again this season could make the bumpy ride even bumpier for Miles.

Fans playfully and humorously question some of Miles decisions and quirks when the Tigers are winning or competing for championships, but a 5-loss season including a bowl loss to Notre Dame, and those playful comments suddenly turn downright ugly.

Miles isn’t on the hot seat, he’s earned the right to have a bad season now and then, but the ship needs to be righted this season or things may get rather uncomfortable for him in the Bayou.

LSU’s recruiting class is the one thing that keeps fans supporting Miles through it all.

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