Les Miles and Michigan

Miles and Mullen both have good reason to consider Michigan and both have an obligation to try to maintain a poker face. I tend to agree that UM likes Miles over Mullen (I would, anyway). Miles might say no, but I doubt Mullen would turn it down.

CB4 said:

I really wouldn't want to be the interum AD at Michigan conducting this search. Think about it. If Harbaugh, Miles, and Mullen all say no, then where do you go? Anyone after that really is rather underwhelming. I don't know if Gundy flies there.

I know one thing for certain. I'll forever be grateful to the late Mal Moore for making the decision to make "one last run" at Coach Saban before moving on.

God bless you, Coach Moore.

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Agree on Gundy - it would be Rich Rod version 2 for them

I think Cam Cameron would be an interesting hire should Les take another job..I think Cam would actually be a descent hire, he's got the NFL HC'ing experience, he can sale recruits on, and he would know what it would take to get them to the next level in the NFL..He's a pretty descent offensive minded HC, as long as he hired a big name DC, I think Coach Cam could do really well as The Swamp Kittens HC..JMHO

Matt0424 said:

I think if Miles was a candidate there would be more floating around, unless they have been REALLY secretive about it. If I were Michigan, he would be at the top of my list (Harbaugh is unrealistic IMO).

As far as replacing him at LSU, that's an interesting one. I think Mike Gundy would get some consideration. I also think Cam Cameron would get an interview. Pelini? Ruffin McNeil? Who knows...

Les, off the record, said basically he wasn't going to Michigan...so TIFWIW (<-- click for article)

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Mullen will either go to Michigan or he'll manage to get a substantial raise out of Mississippi State.

TideMan09 said:

I think Cam Cameron would be an interesting hire should Les take another job..I think Cam would actually be a descent hire, he's got the NFL HC'ing experience, he can sale recruits on, and he would know what it would take to get them to the next level in the NFL..He's a pretty descent offensive minded HC, as long as he hired a big name DC, I think Coach Cam could do really well as The Swamp Kittens HC..JMHO

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I really don't know what y'all are seeing in cam Cameron because this is the same cam Cameron that coached the 07 dolphins and the same cam Cameron that once he got fired by the ravens that they won the Super Bowl. Lsu fans raved that cam was going to solve alabama with a high powered offense, but he hasn't hit 20 points on us even with zach mettenberger. Cam Cameron is cancer. I would hire Bo pelini way before I even get the thought of possibly hiring cam Cameron only to say heck no anyway. Btw cam Cameron has never had a winning season at any level

Don't discount Mullen going to LSU if Miles leaves.......................

That LSU job isn't chopped liver. Its a elite program.

4Q Basket Case said:

I don't know if Lester is going to Meetchigun or not..

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I like the term "Meatchicken."

The only thing I "See" in hiring Cam would be his NFL HC'ing experience would be a good sell to recruits & he could sell recruits telling them with him being a HC in the NFL, he knows how & what it would take to get recruits in the NFL, and while he's not the best OC in college football, he's far from the worse, and if he hired a big name DC & allowed the DC have full control of the D side of the ball..

I honestly think The Swamp Kittens would do pretty good with Coach Cam as their HC..That's just my opinion..Nothing more & nothing less..And Cam is pretty well respected among other HC's, in the college football coaching ranks, from what I've read about Coach Cam..Now I honestly think for some reason he would be a great recruiter as a HC as well..

81usaf92 said:

I really don't know what y'all are seeing in cam Cameron because this is the same cam Cameron that coached the 07 dolphins and the same cam Cameron that once he got fired by the ravens that they won the Super Bowl. Lsu fans raved that cam was going to solve alabama with a high powered offense, but he hasn't hit 20 points on us even with zach mettenberger. Cam Cameron is cancer. I would hire Bo pelini way before I even get the thought of possibly hiring cam Cameron only to say heck no anyway. Btw cam Cameron has never had a winning season at any level

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TideMan09 said:

The only thing I "See" in hiring Cam would be his NFL HC'ing experience would be a good sell to recruits & he could sell recruits telling them with him being a HC in the NFL, he knows how & what it would take to get recruits in the NFL, and while he's not the best OC in college football, he's far from the worse, and if he hired a big name DC & allowed the DC have full control of the D side of the ball..

I honestly think The Swamp Kittens would do pretty good with Coach Cam as their HC..That's just my opinion..Nothing more & nothing less..And Cam is pretty well respected among other HC's, in the college football coaching ranks, from what I've read about Coach Cam..Now I honestly think for some reason he would be a great recruiter as a HC as well..

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Ok so would you think rod marineli would be a good candidate as well since he has head coaching career in the nfl even though he was 0-16. Cam Cameron was 1-15 at the dolphins , 18-37 at Indiana with no winning seasons, and was the ravens oc for a few years and they didn't do anything offensively until they fired him in week 14 in 2012. Cam Cameron is a horrible head coach and a mediocre offensive coordinator. But if lsu gets so desperate to let cam Cameron to take that job then that's one less team we have to worry about.

You may very well be 100% right, I'm not trying to argue against, I'm just stating my opinion..We don't know how he would do as a HC on the college level..Pete Carroll is an exmple of a HC that was an NFL flop you could say, then ended up being one of college football' best HC on the college level, when USC gave him a 2nd chance..Like I said..You may be spot on & Cam wold stink it up as LSU's HC..But..He's one of LSU's best recruiters on their coaching staff if I'm not mistaken, & I honestly think he would be one helluva good recruiter as The Swamp Kitten's HC..But..Recruiting is only a part of "The Process", can Coach Cam coach up all the talent, he would land & would he be a true leader for those kids..Is a whole other story though..And LSU would be rolling the dice crazy big-time if they hired Coach Cam & it would either be big-time success or a big-time flop by hiring Cam..

I actually agree with ya..And think Coach Cam would keep the The Swamp Kittens in the middle of the pack in the SEC as their HC..Chances are against LSU, that it would work out for the good, like it worked out for the Trojans, when they took a chance on a washed up Coach Carroll..Ya just never ever know how coaching hires, will work out in college football, and every hire can go either way for the good or the bad..That's what makes keeping up & being a fan of college football, is so awesome, and is why I love college football more than I do the NFL..Cause coaching in college football, is a whole different kinda beast for HC's, than it is for them coaching in the NFL..And is why some HC's has success on the college level & then not have that same kinda success on the NFL Level..Coach Saban is another example of that as well..Ya just never know how any coaching hire will work out on the college level..I respect your opinion & think most likely that you're correct & Coach Cam would be a "so so" type hire..That's just my opinion about Coach Cam Bro..

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Ok so would you think rod marineli would be a good candidate as well since he has head coaching career in the nfl even though he was 0-16. Cam Cameron was 1-15 at the dolphins , 18-37 at Indiana with no winning seasons, and was the ravens oc for a few years and they didn't do anything offensively until they fired him in week 14 in 2012. Cam Cameron is a horrible head coach and a mediocre offensive coordinator. But if lsu gets so desperate to let cam Cameron to take that job then that's one less team we have to worry about.

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If Les does move on, I think Pelini is a perfect fit in Baton Rouge.

I've got a friend who is a LSU fan....pretty cool guy who's not a jerk and he wants Miles gone and has wanted him gone for the last couple of years. He doesn't think they'll get back to championship level as long as Miles is there.

So, despite my friends desire, I hope Miles stays put!!!

Jim Harbaugh will be Michigan's next coach

I hope Les stays. He makes me laugh!

UM would win with LM. They would do well. And honestly, I think LSU would do well with several other coaches. It's a solid, winning program nowadays.

Michigan is going to be way behind in recruiting the longer they weight. Concerning Miles, that was the most unprepared team in the history of the BCS in 2011.

BamaMoon said:

I've got a friend who is a LSU fan....pretty cool guy who's not a jerk and he wants Miles gone and has wanted him gone for the last couple of years. He doesn't think they'll get back to championship level as long as Miles is there.

So, despite my friends desire, I hope Miles stays put!!!

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Most of my family lives in cajun country, and they all pretty much want Coach Miles gone. But I'm with you, keep him there.