AquaMan2342

True, but that was what was publicized immediately after the ordeal with UM, so it feels like fresh information again. Positive, "fresh" information ---> positive PR move

Based on some of the uber-supportive comments about Miles in this thread, it becomes pretty clear as to why it's possible somebody would say he was offered a fat contract and turned it down.

I am in the camp that believes he was offered a decent contract, but to say it's not possible this information is fluff to build up the reputation of a coach who is relatively beleaguered despite his success makes total sense. Especially when they quickly sign him to a 7-year deal soon afterwards.

Definitely feel good about Coach Hoke after the press conference today. He's an easy guy to pull for and you can definitely sense that he's from the old guard pipeline.

First you get to keep the Hat and now Crowton looks to be gone....you guys should give me some lottery numbers. :lol:

I'm almost certain that wasn't the case. They were coming off a 11-2 season the year before and he's already won a NC. He could have stayed as long as he liked.

:lol:

Per Adam Rittenberg (ESPN)

Just watched the Bret Hart documentary. Highly recommended. :cool:

I'm not going to say we didn't offer him, but only in the technical sense. If Miles really wanted to come to UM, we would have taken him. At least this is what I've been telling myself for the past three hours.

I do think the program has at least suffered due to its own arrogance. That's not a knock on Brady Hoke at all, but this coaching search was a complete joke.

Detroit News is about to report that all indications are Hoke. This is probably for sure.