re: Leslie Edwin Miles is picking up NFL steam per cbs

There are intangibles related to being LSU's coach that are hard to put a dollar value on.

Yes, the NFL has deeper pockets, and the draw of the largest stage in professional sports.

But Les Miles lives in Baton Rouge, eats in Baton Rouge, goes to church in Baton Rouge, and is without a doubt the most popular man in town.

Unlike Saban, who is universally accepted as a great coach but terribly unfriendly, Miles is liked as a person on and off the field.

I'm not naive enough to say it can't or won't happen, but being HC of the LSU Tigers while the Tigers are a dominant program is a HUGE thing to walk away from. How do you put a dollar amount on that?

Saban put a dollar value on it, but his personality is completely different than Miles'.

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and is without a doubt the most popular man in town.

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With what I see, why wouldn't he consider it.

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Ask Sabn how leaving LSU for the NFL worked out?

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Exactly. It was a mistake for Saban, it would be a mistake for Miles. I didn't cry when Saban left and I won't cry if Miles feels so inclined.

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Exactly. It was a mistake for Saban, it would be a mistake for Miles.

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Just like it as a mistake for Jimmy Johnson or Barry Switzer?

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I don't think a good NFL franchise will ever take the risk because Miles's goofiness will always make him a hard sell to a fanbase.

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Like Rex Ryan or Chan Gailey?

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I can remember this board saying how he was an inferior coach b/c he didn't burn both ends of the candle like CUM did.

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Look, I'm all for acronyms but this one... come on.

Les dont care about $$$. He's a tiger for life

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I can't stand LSU fans.

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And you think NFL fans are better?

Les feels the love. He'll make whatever goofy decision he makes in his own goofy way. That is why I love him. If he leaves, who could be mad? He brought us some great years, and no one can say he was not loyal to the program.

[quote]quote:"He's the most intriguing coaching prospect I've seen in a long time," said one team executive. "I think he has a great deal of talent and can deal with the modern athlete." And that is what I've heard repeatedly about Miles from team executives. Their belief is that Miles is, as one told me, the next Jimmy Johnson in terms of knowing how to coach the 21st-century player. Take that comparison as you like, but to me there's no bigger compliment since Johnson deftly handled a Cowboys locker room full of gigantic egos. League executives also seem to be impressed with Miles' ability to build and maintain a top-level program. While the challenges and differences between professional and college are obvious -- the salary cap being the biggest -- Miles has made LSU into a staying power in the toughest conference in the country. quote:An LSU spokesman initially said Miles would speak with me. He even suggested a day. Then, communication ceased. My guess: The university wasn't going to help promote the fact that Miles had drawn extensive NFL interest. Can't blame them. But I think they're fighting the inevitable. I think it's only a matter of time before Miles is gone to the pros.

The headline could have read "drug testing being considered for ALL nfl staffs, including owners and gm's". miles inthe nfl would increase my bankroll considerably. some of the point spreads would be memorable.

Good for him! I have questioned Miles at times but at the moment, I really like him.