Les Miles was unable to find a head coaching job that he considered worthwhile for the 2017 college football season, so he will have to settle for working as a TV analyst.
On Tuesday, FOX Sports officially announced the hirings of Miles, Mark Helfrich and Danny Kanell.
Fox Sports officially announces it has hired Mark Helfrich, Les Miles and Danny Kanell.
— Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) August 29, 2017
Miles said weeks ago that he has decided to join the media in multiple roles, though it is somewhat surprising that he ended up with FOX. About a month ago, he said he had tried out for a role with FOX and realized an analyst job was not for him. Apparently the 63-year-old changed his mind.
Miles was fired mid-season by LSU last year and pursued multiple jobs. His name came up for the Houston, Minnesota and Western Michigan jobs, but nothing developed. He has a colorful personality, so he should be a natural fit in the broadcasting studio.
