re: What were some of the other HC candidates when bertman hired Les Miles?

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OSU Record since 89

89: 4-7-0
90: 4-7-0
91: 0-10-1
92: 4-6-1
93: 3-8-0
94: 3-7-1
95: 4-8
96: 5-6
97: 8-4
98: 5-6
99: 5-6
00: 3-8
01: 4-7 Miles' first year
02: 8-5
03: 9-4
04: 7-4 sans bowl

OSU losses during the last 3 years:

04: A&M (7-4); OK (12-0); TX (10-1); TT (7-4)
03: NE (10-3); OK (12-2); TX (10-3); MS (10-3)
02: LaTech (4-8); UCLA (8-5); TX (11-2); KSU (11-2); TT (9-5)

I don't think people appreciate what Miles has accomplished at Ok State. Prior to him becoming head coach, OSU only had one winning season since 89. He now has them in their 3rd straight bowl appearance, which had not happened since 83-85 (J. Johnson's last year and the following 2 yrs). In the last 3 years, he has only had one bad loss. That was to La Tech at La Tech and was the first game of the season. A closer examination of the program should reveal whether this success, which is exemplary for OSU, is temporary or set to continue. Until then, he should be viewed as a strong candidate. His Jones for Mich, which is known, can be dealt with up front during negotiations.

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