re: James Smith of Nola.com on Coaching Search:

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Alleva is said to be targeting the end of this month to the early part of December in announcing his decision,

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This indicates we have someone locked up. We wouldn't be discussing announcement dates if there was any uncertainty as to who the next coach would be.

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Everyone's season is basically over except maybe the conference championships. I don't see any coaches leaving those programs. I hope this is the time frame because it gives time to get connected with recruiting. Hopefully the search has been thorough and all big time coaches have been contacted. This is why firing Miles was important when it happened.