UM playing this to perfection

Some have referred to the UM situation as a "dumpster fire". I think they have positioned themselves perfectly. They targeted JH from the get go and if reports are correct have made an offer. Really playing in the big leagues if numbers are accurate. If JH says no, UM fans cannot fault the admins based on the carrot reportedly being dangled. Reports have mentioned Miles is #2 target. Some in admin are still leery of Miles from history. Most think there was contact with Miles agent and probably kept abreast of the situation with JH. Miles goes "off record" to say "I am not considering the UM job, have not been contacted, and have no intention of leaving LSU". Should JH fall through, All eyes will be on other plan B candidates since Miles made the off record comments above. If indeed he is #2 on the list, and he really wants the UM job as many believe, then the perfect smoke screen exists for those negotiations to happen (6-6.5 mill range and similar asst coach pool) while all eyes are on the other plan B guys. By Miles making those comments, then taking the job, UM admins can sell his "UM loyalty and love to come back home even after saying not interested" to the remaining Miles detractors at UM and allow old wounds to heal. LSU can say his loyalty for UM was strong and he felt obligated to return as they were in dire straits with JH off the board. If he stays even after UM offer, LSU camp trumpet his LSU Loyalty and UM can say we went down swinging in full and move on leaving alums happy all that could be done was done to secure #1 and 2. Still a win win for everyone. That is what makes Miles comments so smart. It allows ALL PLAYERS to save face regardless of what happens!! Very smart move indeed. So hats off to UM, well played!! Either get JH or Miles or if neither fans are satisfied with the process.