21 Facts About Les Miles

1. At the time of his dismissal, Les Miles was owed about $9 million, to be paid in monthly installments until 2023.

2. Les Miles nearing deal to become next Kansas head coach.

3. Les Miles took a lump sum of $1.5 million out of the $6.5 million he was still owed from the folks in Baton Rouge.

4. Les Miles was still owed $6.5 million from his LSU buyout, paid in monthly installments until 2023.

5. At the age of 65, former LSU coach Les Miles is prepared to forgo his well-paid retirement to take on a massive rebuilding project.

6. Les Miles signed an 11-plus-year contract with the Tigers in 2005 but was fired in September.

7. Les Miles has been out of coaching since being fired in September of 2016 after 13 years at LSU.

8. Les Miles might be headed back to the sideline soon.

9. In 2018, Les Miles was featured in Dos Equis' "Keep It Interesante" campaign, showcasing Miles' affinity for playing field grass.

10. Les Miles is involved in churches with his family and has described himself as a "strong Christian.

11. Les Miles was again mentioned as a candidate for the head job when Rodriguez was fired after the 2010 season.

12. Les Miles reaffirmed his commitment to stay at LSU, declaring "I'm going to be the coach at LSU next season.

13. In 2007, Les Miles gained national attention due to numerous unconventional play calls during nationally televised games.

14. In August 2005, days before Les Miles was to make his debut as the coach of LSU, Hurricane Katrina struck southern Louisiana.

15. On January 2, 2005, Les Miles was named as the 32nd head football coach of Louisiana State University.

16. Les Miles returned to Oklahoma State in 2001 as the head coach.

17. At the same time, Les Miles had a rift with the University of Michigan, forcing him to seek employment elsewhere.

18. In 1987, Les Miles returned to Michigan, which was still being coached by Schembechler, as the offensive line coach.

19. In 1980, Les Miles returned to Michigan as an assistant coach to Schembechler.

20. Les Miles was born to Bubba, a long-haul trucking broker, and Martha Miles.

21. Les Miles is nicknamed "The Hat" for his signature white cap, as well as "The Mad Hatter" for his eccentricities and play-calling habits.