- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Updated w/articl: Pat Forde: LSU allows UM to speak to Miles
Posted on 11/28/07 at 7:54 pm
Posted on 11/28/07 at 7:54 pm
Being reported right now on ESPNews.
LINK
LSU athletic director Skip Bertman confirmed Wednesday night through spokesman Herb Vincent that his Michigan counterpart, Bill Martin, has officially requested permission to speak with Les Miles about becoming the next coach of the Wolverines.
Bertman requested that the meeting not take place until after LSU plays Tennessee Saturday for the SEC championship. Martin told Bertman he will comply.
Miles played for Bo Schembechler at Michigan, where he met his wife and later became an assistant under Schembechler.
LSU will have its own meeting with Miles next week to make its pitch to keep Miles. Sources say Miles will be offered a sweetened deal.
Although formal discussions will wait for next week, a source close to the situation said Miles' agent, George Bass, was in Baton Rouge Wednesday meeting with LSU officials. The subject of those talks is unknown.
Miles has been at the center of speculation to be the next coach of the Wolverines since Lloyd Carr stepped down Nov. 19. The Michigan alum has carefully chosen his words when asked repeatedly about his interest in returning to his alma mater, but the one thing he has not done is say he is not a candidate.
LSU's national championship chase ended with an upset loss to Arkansas last Friday. That might have changed the timetable for negotiations with Michigan and freed up both sides to discuss the job sooner.
LINK
LSU athletic director Skip Bertman confirmed Wednesday night through spokesman Herb Vincent that his Michigan counterpart, Bill Martin, has officially requested permission to speak with Les Miles about becoming the next coach of the Wolverines.
Bertman requested that the meeting not take place until after LSU plays Tennessee Saturday for the SEC championship. Martin told Bertman he will comply.
Miles played for Bo Schembechler at Michigan, where he met his wife and later became an assistant under Schembechler.
LSU will have its own meeting with Miles next week to make its pitch to keep Miles. Sources say Miles will be offered a sweetened deal.
Although formal discussions will wait for next week, a source close to the situation said Miles' agent, George Bass, was in Baton Rouge Wednesday meeting with LSU officials. The subject of those talks is unknown.
Miles has been at the center of speculation to be the next coach of the Wolverines since Lloyd Carr stepped down Nov. 19. The Michigan alum has carefully chosen his words when asked repeatedly about his interest in returning to his alma mater, but the one thing he has not done is say he is not a candidate.
LSU's national championship chase ended with an upset loss to Arkansas last Friday. That might have changed the timetable for negotiations with Michigan and freed up both sides to discuss the job sooner.
This post was edited on 11/28/07 at 8:20 pm
Posted on 11/28/07 at 7:55 pm to TigerGuru1971
so what is the breaking news?
Posted on 11/28/07 at 7:55 pm to TigerGuru1971
Yup.
DirecTV channel 207.
DirecTV channel 207.
Posted on 11/28/07 at 7:55 pm to TigerGuru1971
SO you thought LSU was going to tell Miles no?
Posted on 11/28/07 at 7:55 pm to TigerGuru1971
yep, bottom right hand corner.
Posted on 11/28/07 at 7:56 pm to X Carter Is Fast
that this guys a little late.
Posted on 11/28/07 at 7:56 pm to cayjon
They have probably been talking for weeks now, this is just the first time LSU made it officially OK for them to talk.
Posted on 11/28/07 at 7:56 pm to Ace Midnight
quote:
Link?
turn on your tv
Posted on 11/28/07 at 7:57 pm to Cash
quote:quote:
Link?
turn on your tv
I dont get ESPN News.
Posted on 11/28/07 at 7:58 pm to RepublicGold
They're about to talk about it after the commercial break
Posted on 11/28/07 at 8:01 pm to TigerGuru1971
o snap
good to see some official news finally breaking instead of internet rumors
bring on the coaching search baby
good to see some official news finally breaking instead of internet rumors
bring on the coaching search baby
Posted on 11/28/07 at 8:01 pm to TigerGuru1971
Good thing Miles is concentrating on the team.
I hope he goes 0-12 in his first season in the big 10. I've been a supporter all along but if he talks to Michigan the week of the SEC championship that is really weak.
I hope he goes 0-12 in his first season in the big 10. I've been a supporter all along but if he talks to Michigan the week of the SEC championship that is really weak.
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News