I was accused in another thread of having never said anything "pro-JL".
So, just to set the record straight.
When Jim Les was hired, I was actually quite excited. I thought it was "outside the box", but I thought it could work.
I argued, against the current, on the PJStar board against many many people who felt it was ridiculous to hire a coach with very limited experience.
I posted about staying calm, giving it time to grow. I pleaded many times on that board that Jim would learn on the job and eventually create a winner.
The very night of the WSU game (I think), when BU tanked the game and looked like the team would fall apart during the S16 season, I went on the board and said Jim had done his best postgame ever on the radio.
Jim came out and said he was challenging the team, changing who would get minutes, etc...you all remember that postgame.
and it worked....Jim turned that season around, the team went on that crazy run and I was there (as many were) when BU played in Auburn Hills and beat two powerhouses!!
I pumped Jim, the team, the program, and everything surrounding it up as much as possible. So did many people I know who post on here and on PJStar.
I gave JL even more credit the following year when he rebuilt the offense around the perimeter and did his best coaching job.
However, in the past several seasons as the losses have increased and the level of play and fundamentals has decreased(IMO)....Yes, I have been less positive about the job JL has done and the direction the program is heading.
I think this probably covers how many many BU fans feel about the situation.
Now, there are some on here who will support Jim Les and say he is doing a super job to this very day. That is fine, and I accept that that is your opinion.
For me, I just cannot do that. I want and frankly, expect better for this program.
I realize people feel differently and have different sets of goals or whatever. That is great. The world would be boring if everyone felt the same on every issue.
But don't try and call me out and say I never liked JL or wanted him to do well. That is BS and 100% untrue.
I praise the coaches and team when it's warranted. I will also criticize or question them when it's warranted.
