re: Letter to Alleva (ok, I scratched the word "open", sensitive types)

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because they believe his value to the University is worth it? and it is hard to argue otherwise. There is no guarantee of getting a better coach than Les Miles. And, while we could take a shot with a dozen or so coaches who have a chance of being equal to Miles (maybe 3 or 4 with a legit shot to be better), it is just a chance. So, you can give Miles another $250,000-$500,000/year, add a year or two to his contract for the guarantee of sustained success (winning 10 games almost every single year).

Or, you can take a chance and end up paying another coach $500,000 - $1,000,000 less than Miles and having the program tank.

That's why they have given him raises and extensions. Because his value is worth it.

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Like I said: I have no problem with a raise. He's already signed up through 2019. Let's talk extension after next season.