NOLA.com: LSU athletic director says Michigan has not contacted him about Les Miles

Posted on Tue, Jan 4, 2011 : 7:53 p.m.

While stories and rumors about Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez's job security continue, LSU athletic director Joe Alleva says Les Miles' name is not part of the conversation.

Miles, a former Michigan assistant coach and the LSU coach since 2005, would have to pay LSU a $1.25 million buyout if he leaves the program, according to NOLA.com.

"I don't know what's inside the head of the Michigan AD (Dave Brandon). I don't know what he has in mind. I'm sure he's got a plan, but I don't know if that includes Les Miles or not.

"Obviously he's an alumnus of Michigan and he's had a tremendous amount of success here at LSU. I don't know what Michigan has on their mind. We'll see shortly."

Miles is 61-16 in six season with one game to go. This season his team bounced back from a combined 17-9 record the two previous seasons to go 10-2, and was in the BCS championship hunt nearly the whole season.