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Les Miles to Coach Michigan |
 Who will Coach the Prestigious Michigan Football Team?
As he is constantly surrounded by the media in regards to this matter, Les Miles, Michigan class of ’76, completely denies any type of discussion with the Wolverines and says the only team he has on his mind is his Tigers. He quotes, "The key is I'm completely focused on this place and this team," Miles said during his regular Monday news conference. "I want to stay just where I'm at. I don't want to think about it. I don't want to envision it."
But can we believe him?
Currently, LSU is ranked number 1 in the BCS standings and is on pace for another appearance in the national championship game. Miles, a proven coach, has been coveted by many schools as he has consistently brought winning records to his teams. This year, the Tigers are 10-1 and finished 11-2 the previous two years. The only issue is this type of surrounding is not unfamiliar to Miles which leads to the question of his fidelity. Would Miles really pass up an opportunity to return to his roots and coach a more prestigious football team?
While coaching for Oklahoma State in 2004, Miles was organizing his strategies and prepping his players for the Alamo Bowl against arch rival Ohio State. Consequentially, at the same time, he allowed negotiations with his future employer and current team, LSU.
As expected, the unprepared Oklahoma State went down in flames regardless of the countless claims of denial from Miles to the media about a potential job transfer. We saw how good his word was there…
It’s easy to see that the words of Les Miles can never be taken at full value. Although he maintains a firm position that he has no interest in the coaching position at Michigan and his heart remains on focus at LSU, it would be foolish to overlook such a track record that Miles carries. Do not be shocked when LSU finishes at 11-2 and drops what ever bowl they end up in…it will be due to bad coaching and Les Miles will receive the heat for it. Many have already had it with these so-called "rumors" and call for athletic director Skip Bertman to remove Miles from the head coaching position before another repeat of the 2004 Alamo Bowl. If this were to happen, the most likely outcome would be the promotion of defensive coordinator Bo Pellini to finish out the season.
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