re: If you're Michigan how do you NOT try to get Les and/or Cam?

I can't really think of who Michigan would go after.

Saban isn't leaving Alabama.
Miles isn't leaving LSU.
Jimbo isn't leaving FSU.
Meyer isn't leaving tOSU, especially for Michigan.

Ok, we knock those four out of contention. Now we've gotta think at this point Michigan isn't willing to settle for someone. They want the absolute best they can get.

Would Gus leave Auburn? I don't think so, but I'd make a big time offer.

Would Sumlin leave A&M? I think if he were to do it, it'd either be for the NFL or one of the top CFB programs. Michigan fits into the latter category, so I make a big time offer. If he takes it, great. If not, you've got to move on.

At that point, I'm not sure who I'd offer. Smart is enticing, but he isn't a proven HC. Is Chris Petersen a guy who could succeed at Michigan? Is Kiffin ready to be a HC again after only one season with Saban? Too many questions for me to figure how where I'd look next. Someone from the NFL? I don't think Kelly is coming back to college because he is building a solid Eagles team. One of the Harbaugh brothers? If Jim is gonna come back to CFB, it may be a while. He's got something good going on over there with the Niners. John could be a target. Cam Cameron is an interesting option as well, but his HC record leaves a bit to be desired. No denying he's an offensive mastermind though.