So David Brandon and Les Miles met yesterday afternoon. They might have even shared a BBQ dinner before David jumped on his private jet back to Willow Run. Neither Les or Dave are talking.
So the question still remains: Did they have chicken or ribs for dinner? Maybe both!
Was there a Michigan job offer? Was David there to ask a high profile former Michigan coach what his opinion is on who should be the Wolverines next coach? We don't know.
What we do know is that Les has a speaking engagement at the coaching conference today in Dallas. We also know that David Brandon is home back in Ann Arbor. If I was the Michigan AD and didn't have a coach signed up and needed to interview a number of candidates to fill my open position. I sure the hell wouldn't be at home enjoying an Izzy's Meatball sub for lunch, I would be in Dallas at the coaches convention with a card table and a sign that says two things: Our helmet has wings and I'm willing to pay $5M a year if you can coach defense.
So is Les already signed up? I don't know. I'm sure LSU will make a run at keeping him.
But we should know by the end of day. So keep hitting your refresh button and I will let you know as soon as something breaks.
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Looking More and More Like Les
It seems David Brandon is on his way to Baton Rouge to finalize talks or a contract with Les Miles.
As you will see from this link. A U of M plane is heading from Hilton Head to Baton Rouge. Why you ask would be the Michigan plane be in Hilton Head? One theory suggests that Lloyd Carr has a home in Hilton Head and David Brandon is there "selling" LC on the Miles hire. Lloyd and Les notably did not get along due to some past history on the recruiting trail and maybe some other past issues.
Les has always made it well known that Michigan is his dream job and probably his last job as a head coach.
I will give you my feedback on the pros and cons if the deal is finalized.
Stay tuned. There could be an announcement as early as late this afternoon or tonight.
As you will see from this link. A U of M plane is heading from Hilton Head to Baton Rouge. Why you ask would be the Michigan plane be in Hilton Head? One theory suggests that Lloyd Carr has a home in Hilton Head and David Brandon is there "selling" LC on the Miles hire. Lloyd and Les notably did not get along due to some past history on the recruiting trail and maybe some other past issues.
Les has always made it well known that Michigan is his dream job and probably his last job as a head coach.
I will give you my feedback on the pros and cons if the deal is finalized.
Stay tuned. There could be an announcement as early as late this afternoon or tonight.
Touchdown Panda!
Since the last 3 weeks we have been Sad Panda, I thought I would give you a little Touchdown Panda today!
Random Thoughts:
- I was just kidding about scoring 70 points in yesterdays post
- Can a Defense play better then the week before after giving up 65 points this week?
- I had a strange feeling that Tate Forcier would win a game for Michigan this year.
- I really hope Denard is ok. He seemed pretty good jumping around after the sack on the last play.
- I really think Taylor Lewan is the next Jake Long, but his two penalties and specially the last one almost cost Michigan the game.
- More Mike Shaw please.
- Weird things that go through your mind after a win like that while watching LSU and Alabama: What if LSU fired Les Miles and he came to Ann Arbor as Michigan's new DC? I know it's a crazy thought, but talk about the best of both worlds.
- I was not happy that Michigan went for the field goal in the 3rd when they were up a touchdown.
- I thought Ray Vinopal and Courtney Avery played pretty well at times.
Enjoy the rest of your night with an adult beverage!
LSU gets beat by Arkansas
Well, what happens now? LSU lost last night in an "epic" 3 OT game against Arkansas. What does that mean for Michigan and Ohio State?
- OSU is sitting at home hoping that West Virgina or Kansas/Missouri lose another game after this weekend. If that happens, then they slip in the backdoor into the National Championship game. Can anyone say Playoffs?
- Michigan now has an opportunity to hire Les Miles and not worry about interfering with a National Championship game.
- The rumor mill on the Michigan job search has been very quiet. The Detroit media is reaching for anything. It's obvious they don't have any inside information.
- It's sort of ironic that Les has to answer questions about Michigan all week, loses and then helps Ohio State.
- The Columbus Media weigh in on the coaching search. I'm sure he knows what he is talking about.
- Chris Spielman mentions that Glen Mason should be considered. What John Cooper and Earl Bruce are too busy?
- I think the only person with a Columbus address that should even comment about the Michigan coaching search is Kirk Herbstreit. Glen Mason is pretty funny. Nice work, Chris!
- Fox Sports thinks that Les was out coached by a Nutt and that Michigan should be scared on what they saw.
Side Notes: Michigan basketball goes 1-1 in Alaska. Good Coach - very little talent on the floor. 3-4 years this program will be back.
LSU AD Makes Interesting Comments
So Bill Martin has been working on his search since September. If he has been working on it for that long you would think he has a good idea of who he wants to hire. Everyone and their brother believes it to be Les Miles. Does even the LSU AD think that?
See the following comments from a local LSU paper.
Should LSU coach Les Miles get offered and accept the head job at Michigan, there is the possibility he could still be with the Tigers for the BCS national title game on Jan. 7 in New Orleans if LSU were to make it that far.
LSU athletic director Skip Bertman said if such a scenario develops, he would want Miles to coach the Tigers in the national championship game before leaving for Michigan.
"If it were to be a national championship and the advantage for LSU to win, it would be my opinion that I'd want the coach (Miles) there to win the game," he said. "But I think that the decision to be made is too premature to even talk about for something like that."
Does he know something we don't? Those comments seem pretty strange coming from a guy that wants to keep his head coach.
I guess the next few weeks will tell, but it looks like Les could be Bill Martin's choice.
See the following comments from a local LSU paper.
Should LSU coach Les Miles get offered and accept the head job at Michigan, there is the possibility he could still be with the Tigers for the BCS national title game on Jan. 7 in New Orleans if LSU were to make it that far.
LSU athletic director Skip Bertman said if such a scenario develops, he would want Miles to coach the Tigers in the national championship game before leaving for Michigan.
"If it were to be a national championship and the advantage for LSU to win, it would be my opinion that I'd want the coach (Miles) there to win the game," he said. "But I think that the decision to be made is too premature to even talk about for something like that."
Does he know something we don't? Those comments seem pretty strange coming from a guy that wants to keep his head coach.
I guess the next few weeks will tell, but it looks like Les could be Bill Martin's choice.
Lloyd Carr Retirement on Monday
Reported at mgoblog.com on Monday night. ESPN is reporting that Lloyd Carr will retire on Monday.
That may put Les Miles in a very difficult situation with a game the day after Thanksgiving and the SEC Championship game in the next two weeks. Not to mention the National Championship game if LSU wins out.
That may put Les Miles in a very difficult situation with a game the day after Thanksgiving and the SEC Championship game in the next two weeks. Not to mention the National Championship game if LSU wins out.
News and Notes: Wednesday Edition
- Let's be clear, Brian from mgoblog.com broke the Lloyd Carr retirement story. It was the opening story on SportsCenter last night at 6:00. Brian had it 24 hours before anyone. I am also proud to say bighouseblog.com had it Monday night as well.
- A nervous AD at LSU responds to questions on whether Les wants to go to Michigan. Les was on ESPN radio yesterday and couldn't hide his love for the Michigan program. LSU better back up the Brinks truck to Les right now if they want him to stay.
- ESPN makes a good point about a coaching change and recruiting. There is a two week dead period in December. What a great time to make a change and keep the top recruits that have verbally committed.
- Update: 2 new names that I didn't mention who could replace LC are: 1) Kirk Ferentz - IOWA HC. I wouldn't support this hire. This guy is a solid head coach and has turned down the NFL, but what has he really done at Iowa? I know he is very well respected at U of M. 2) Michael Trgovac - Who? You ask? Mike is the current defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers. Born near Youngstown, Ohio, Trgovac was an All-American noseman at the University of Michigan before starting his NFL coaching career. It seems OSU has had success with a coach from Youngstown. I wish I could remeber his name.........
- Wojo article talks about Carr and the "Game"
- Don't expect any news on Henne and Hart before Saturday morning. They both will play
- Michigan Basketball expected to get two recruits today in the early signing period.
- Look for the special Buckeye John, Michigan - OSU Preview today.
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