With the specific Alabama performance that he faced, Miles lost the game for his team. But I think LSU played the best ball they have played all year, and in particular Mettenberger's breakout performance reminded me of when Garcia beat us, he just could do no wrong.
And having said all that and with appropriate props to LSU, Bama still won with just about their worst performance of the year. Like any glass being half full or half empty, did we see warning signs of vulnerability, or a champ showing its resilience and character? I think the team showed character, and I'm not worried about Johnny Football or Aaron Murray or anyone else. Wait and see, we'll win the time of possession game and hold A&M and Georgia to a very manageable score.