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*** Coaching Search Nuggets 11/7 ***

MikeSinger

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Not a ton of updates right now, but I've heard a decent bit of noise around Jim McElwain and Les Miles. I know those are just the media buzz candidates right now, but they're the guys my sources are talking about the most right now, so it's what I have.

1. The Les Miles - Oregon State talk has really heated up in the media the past few days ever since Canzano said that he's heard "pro-Miles talk in OSU circles" on Nov. 3. I heard from a source on Saturday that gave really interesting info about Miles. Apparently, Miles is real close with Mike Riley, and as many of you know, Miles' son plays at Nebraska. Miles spoke with Riley to get his opinion about Oregon State, and there is definitely interest from Miles in the OSU job. The source said that Riley is still very fond of Oregon State and has respect for the Beavers, so Riley had good things to say to Miles.

2. A heard from a second source about Miles, who said that "there is definitely smoke" regarding Miles to OSU, and a person close to Miles has been talking up Miles' west coast connections with other people in coaching circles. But could Miles just be looking to boost his name so that people don't forget about him as a candidate for a number of jobs? It's quite possible.

3. Some people that I've talked to - that let's just say make more money than I do - have said that OSU would be dumb to hire Miles. People think that he's already washed up, but I think he's a great candidate that Oregon State seriously needs to consider. I believe Barnes will give him a close look.

4. Quick note on McElwain.. A source told me yesterday: "I heard McElwain’s name a lot last week for that job." ... I think a lot of this which name is the flavor of the week for the job. One week it's Baldwin, then Sanford, the next it's McElwain, now it's Miles. I'll keep reporting everything I hear and am updating the hot board tomorrow.
 
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