The Les Mess

So I watched the pre-game press conference and watched his post game press conference as well. This is a man that wanted the Michigan job more then anything. This was a man that was trying to win a Championship while chasing his dream job. This was a man we saw "crack" under pressure on national tv.

See Les had exactly what he wanted, a chance to become the next Michigan coach or stay at LSU with all the talent, championships, and the big dollars. The Michigan job isn't about the money it's about being the head coach of Michigan. Les knew that and was willing to take less money to come to Ann Arbor.

What he didn't understand was making a decision on the eve of the championship game is the worst thing he could have done. He will regret this decision for years to come. He cracked, he chocked, he wilted under pressure (not exactly what we are looking for in our next coach).

Les could have addressed his team and the media by saying, he hadn't talked to Michigan, there wasn't a deal in place and was focused on the game and left it at that. Instead, he threw a hissy fit and looked pretty stupid doing it.

Yo, Les you could have dodged these questions today, won the SEC Championship, and taken the Michigan job next week (when it would have been officially offered). Instead, you let your dream job slip because the LSU folks put pressure and a ton of money on you. I hope that makes you happy, because this was your only shot at a job in Ann Arbor (unless you coach Pioneer). Enjoy your dollars and the SEC. Today you won a SEC Championship but lost something more important to you.

Don't feel bad for Michigan, feel bad for yourself and your family.

The Freep details what happened and that Brian Kelly is not a candidate.

Mich Albom throws Les under the bus.

Will the next candidate, please stand up.