Possible Miles landing spot according to CBS

[Wizard.sixpack]

http://www.cbssports.com/college-fo...s-are-the-most-likely-les-miles-destinations/


Miles thought it was tough to beat Bama at LSU...

4. Mississippi State: This is not me saying I believe Dan Mullen is going to get fired. I don't. What I believe is that it's very possible that at the end of the season, Mullen could be looking to get out of Starkville.
I don't know if you noticed, but Mullen's boss left him earlier this week. Scott Stricklin didn't hire Mullen at Mississippi State, but has been the school's athletic director since 2010 left for the same job at Florida.
While there's never been any hard evidence, Mullen's name has popped up as an interested party for other jobs -- like Penn State -- in the past. With Stricklin now gone, and a new boss coming in, it's possible Mullen might be more eager to move on at the end of the season if the right opportunity presents itself. And if he does leave, you have to think Mississippi State would be happy to replace him with Miles, who not only continues to give the program credibility, but has plenty of experience in the SEC West.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

if Miles coaches next year it will be at Penn State

 

[DawgatAuburn]

What I have loved about Les in his time at LSU was that I felt like he was an equalizer on the opposing sidelines. In no way would I have any desire to bring that to my OWN sideline.

 

[57stratdawg]

We would struggle to make Bowl games with LM as HC.

 

[DogStuckAtUM.sixpack]

If Cohen goes this route, I'll be pissed.**

 

[Dawg Jurist]

I always got the impression that Miles really didn't like State (more than just as an opponent). I seem to remember him making some pissy "cheating" comment about the cowbells a couple of years ago.

I would not want Miles as HC although it would be interesting to see how he would do with recruiting.

 

[MSUDC11]

Wouldn't be shocked at all if either Les or Dan ends up at Baylor.

 

[Dawg1976]

After what they have been through, they may be interested in a 'clean' face. Dan or Les would give them that. Mullen might excel in that situation.

 

[MarkDallas]

I would not want Miles as HC although it would be interesting to see how he would do with recruiting.

In my mind, a school like LSU hides a coach's recruiting shortcomings. LSU is one of the easiest schools in the nation to recruit to. I think a coach like Miles would have difficulty recruiting at MSU where you have to fight for (almost) every player.

 

[RocketDawg]

But I also remember him telling his team once before coming to Starkville to pay attention, that it would be the nicest field surface they've ever played on.

 

[Bulldogg31]

Hey, we should definitely hire Miles! He's a Top Ten recruiter you know! ***

 

[Shmuley]

One thing we know for sure is that one has no need to beat Bama, or even be competitive against them, in order to remain the head football coach at Mississippi State. In that respect the job would be right up LM's alley.

 

[RocketDawg]

One thing we know for sure is that one has no need to beat Bama, or even be competitive against them, in order to remain the head football coach at Mississippi State. In that respect the job would be right up LM's alley.

Well, in his and our as a school's favor, very few others beat the current Bama either.

 

[Dogariffic]

We need to find the next great OC who wants to be a head coach and offer to make him a millionaire many times over.
Find another up-and-comer not a retread.

 

[was21]

Bingo..lsu recruits itself. Minus that recruiting advantage Miles is a very poor coach...no thanks

 

[was21]

Hell, Dan has been in Waco East for the last 8 years. He and Megan are looking for the bright lights and big city..gone to my baby's head as Jimmy Reed say. He may end up at Penn State or USC or even Notre Dame

 

[patdog]

Dan Mullen isn't going anywhere after this season, either voluntarily or involuntary.

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

Dan Mullen isn't going anywhere after this season, either voluntarily or involuntary.

Hey Dan! How's the strain this weekend?**

 

[boatsandhoes]

So no one thinks he would get a good oline coach (the opposite of Hevesy), big nasties up front, several good running backs and pound ppl?

No one thinks he could recruit great players here?

 

[was21]

And probably not after next year either unless it's voluntary for something he considers better

 

[JungRebel]

This is why I don't get the hate. Before Dan Mullen MSU was best when it had a strong D and running game. Plus Les would have a ton to prove.

 

[PBRME]

Les has worse clock management than Dan. Les underachieved with arguably the most talent in the country. His offense is terrible unless he's playing State.

Why do you think he would be successful with above average talent?

The only way he could possibly be successful is if we bought top 5 classes like you guys. We suck at cheating so there's that.

 

[Shamoan]

If we hired miles, we would be forcing that offense on the fan base. If that offense won't click with top 5 talent year in and out, it's going to be terrible even with the recruiting bump les might bring. Hiring les would be a huge mistake.

 

[JungRebel]

He played for a national championship twice in 12 years and won one. I think Saban has jaded the expectation for what 'elite' coaching is; he is in a whole nother galaxy. LSU has done much worse than Les in the past, even in my lifetime, and there is no guarantee they are about to do any better. He also won ten or more 7/11 full seasons with 11, 12, and 13 wins sprinkled in there. If Saban wasn't at Alabama Miles would probably have won the SEC numerous more times, and perhaps even more NC's, and we would be talking about Les Miles as the best SEC coach of the last decade.