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College football fans will be seeing Les Miles on their TVs this fall – just not on the sidelines.
The former LSU coach told WAFB sports anchor Jacques Doucet that he will be doing television work for multiple networks this fall. At this time, there aren’t further details as to which networks will employ Miles.
Former #LSU head coach Les Miles says he will be doing network television work this fall, for more than one network. pic.twitter.com/jaQ8mI7k7G
— Jacques Doucet (@JacquesDoucet) July 19, 2017
We know at least one family member endorses Miles’ move to TV. At SEC Media Days, Miles’ daughter, Smacker, expressed her desire to see the former coach settle into a long-term TV career. She did, however, say that Miles still really wants to coach.
ICYMI: Les Miles' daughter @smackermiles talks family life, dad eating grass, and her feelings towards Alabama. https://t.co/lXVAMK8Uen
— Tide 100.9 FM | WTBC 1230 AM (@Tide1009) July 13, 2017
One sportsbook recently set odds on whether Miles will hold a TV job, return to coaching or simple enjoy retirement for the 2018 season.
Whether it’s in the booth or the studio, we’re looking forward to seeing The Mad Hatter back this fall.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
