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islstl · Nov 12, 2007

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I can't see why Miles won't be on Michigan's radar, at the very least, when they begin their coaching search. Dude is 31-5 and is an excellent recruiter. Not sure what more you want out of a coach.

The bigger question to ask is whether Miles wants the Michigan job or is he at home with LSU?

Buckeye Fan · Nov 12, 2007

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islstl said: ↑

The bigger question to ask is whether Miles wants the Michigan job or is he at home with LSU?
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Yes, and I don't think that answer is as clear cut as some may believe. I think he may have made some good friends down there. I honestly believe Saban when he says he thinks fondly about his time at LSU, and enjoyed that part of his life. And I don't think Miles is any different. :milesmic:

DRC · Nov 12, 2007

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islstl said: ↑

The bigger question to ask is whether Miles wants the Michigan job or is he at home with LSU?
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Buckeye Fan said: ↑

Yes, and I don't think that answer is as clear cut as some may believe.
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I think Miles would be on Michigan's radar but I dont think they will pay him which is why I dont think they will go after him. However, its pretty obvious what Miles thinks of Michigan. I dont think there is any question that he would take the job if the offer was right. Just look at these comments he made. The draw home would be too great for him

"I can only tell you the men that represent Michigan back home are hard pressed to find a smile," he said. "They're fighting like heck. I believe they understand adversity. I suspect they will do right things. I trust very comfortably what Coach Carr had to do.

"It's not the first time. Maybe the first time against Appalachian State, but many seasons there are those times you have to pick yourself up off the mat and play. That team is used to doing that."

Miles was asked if anyone from Michigan had called him.

"All my buddies that were in the stadium," he replied. "We're a close-knit group. That team carries some emotional attachment to a number of us. They'll be back. They'll be fine."
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Mr. Peabody · Nov 12, 2007

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Bob Stoops for 5 years in a row.

Pretty much it happens all the time considering people want a top coach.
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Please explain!

Some NFL teams were supposedly courting him. Florida wanted him, but Florida is not a more prestigious job than OU.

I don't consider LSU a stepping stone job. I wouldn't leave LSU for Michigan, but that's just me.

TigerBait3 · Nov 12, 2007

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Mr. Peabody said: ↑

Please explain!

Some NFL teams were supposedly courting him. Florida wanted him, but Florida is not a more prestigious job than OU.
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You just answered yourself. But rumors came up every year, and at this point, like Miles, they were just rumors.

TerryP · Nov 13, 2007

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Now thats just down right STUPID! The only thing that could draw Miles is the school. I said this back a few weeks ago but I'm still not convinced Meechigan will go after Miles. I dont think they will pay him the necessary money either. They are cheap.
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With the success Tressell has had at OSU I suspect if UM is in a search mode this winter they'll at least be at the same level, if not exceed it. Tressell is making a tad over 2M a year.

UM has the money. Their Athletic Dept's profits in the 15m to 20m range each year.