Les Miles, without naming Minnesota specifically, said he interviewed for a head coaching position within the last 48 hours.
The Gophers gig went to P.J. Fleck, a young coach on the rise noted for his exuberance.
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But Miles, 63, is still left searching for a fit even though the former LSU coach was bypassed for a number of opportunities since his departure from Baton Rouge.
"Here's the interesting thing: The experience that you've had in 17 years of head coaching experience, you can't put in a two-hour interview and it's impossible to try," Miles said Friday, via ESPN. "So what you do, is you do the best you can to display these great number of experiences that you've had, and then you want to see how they respond. It's important that it's a great fit.
"And if they don't want an experienced coach and a guy that's been through really a number of situations, I understand. I really do, and I'm for them."
A number of reports said Miles, who also played in the Big Ten and was a longtime assistant in the conference, was Minnesota's second choice.
In addition to Minnesota, Miles reportedly was a candidate for openings at Purdue and Houston.
Miles said he wants to continue coaching. His resume includes two SEC crowns, one national title, one coach of the year honor, and a 141-55 career record.
Not a bad resume for a coach looking for work.