Baton Rouge native Dylan Moses, nation’s top-ranked 2017 prospect, defends Les Miles
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Dylan Moses, the nation’s top-ranked player for 2017 who decommitted from LSU in August, says Les Miles knows what he’s doing and needs more time.
Moses expressed his interest in the Tigers as a prep freshman and plays at University Lab School in Baton Rouge — literally on LSU’s campus. He sent a series of text messages to SEC Country on Monday night defending LSU’s current regime:
“To be honest, I personally think it’s wrong. I have a good relationship with coach Miles, and you have to think about it. Before the three losses, people weren’t talking about firing him because LSU was undefeated. Now look, I think everything is a process. Just like how last year LSU was a really young team. Then they grew. They have improved since last year, and I feel like that they’ll improve even more next year maybe to even win it all OR win most of their regular season games. LSU really has a bright future. … Just really takes some strong supporters and faithful fans to actually see it. I mean, even though I de-committed from LSU, it was only for me to explore and view my options, but I still have love for the school no matter what. I just hate how the media is bashing coach Miles like that. I’m friends with all of his kids, and I also played alongside his son Manny Miles, so I actually have a real relationship with the man. I just wish they’d give him some slack. Just like there’s a slogan “Built by Bama,” LSU is building their program back to that strong team they used to be. Once these guys keep strengthening their mindset and set a TEAM GOAL on where they want to be and what they have to do and get the incoming recruits to have that same mindset once they come, they’ll be just fine. Maybe even an unstoppable force. The last time LSU had an 11-win season was in 2011. They’ve lost a lot since then. Honestly I think they’re doing a great job as far as the rebuilding process goes. I think maybe next season they’ll be ready. Like I said, it’s all a process. Coach Miles knows what he’s doing. You’re not going to become great overnight. It takes time and patience. God has a plan for these guys and coach Miles.”
Moses was offered by Alabama and LSU in junior high. The five-star has since blossomed into a can’t-miss, Jadeveon Clowney-level prospect at the linebacker and running back positions.
