56°
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
7 Day Forecast
Follow our weather team on social media

Content Tagged As les_miles

Tagged News

  • LSU president, coaches, athletic director on list of potential witnesses in federal lawsuit

    October 4, 2023 3:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A settlement conference has been ordered in a lawsuit pitting a former LSU Athletics Department executive against the university, but if that case does go to trial, we now know who could be called as witnesses. On Tuesday, court records show, a federal judge ordered attorneys... more »
  • Lawsuit update: Judge's ruling means the hunt for Les Miles must continue

    August 31, 2023 5:51 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A ruling from a federal district court judge extends a legal game of hide-and-seek tied to a lawsuit against LSU by a former athletics department employee. Sharon Lewis sued the university and a number of individuals associated with the school in 2021, listing accusations of discrimination,... more »
  • Law firm fired, additional penalties planned by LSU in wake of Title IX scandal

    April 23, 2021 10:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE - In the wake of the Title IX scandal, LSU has fired a law firm and is planning additional changes. On Friday, the university terminated Taylor Porter, the law firm that has represented LSU for more than 80 years. LSU board Chair Robert Dampf told The Advocate... more »
  • With LSU leaders absent for Title IX hearing, students voice frustration at Capitol Play Video

    April 8, 2021 7:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE – There were plenty of questions at the Capitol on Thursday, and most of them went unanswered. Members of the Senate Select Committee on Women and Children hoped to talk to LSU leaders about Title IX policies. On Wednesday, the university’s legal counsel advised them not to... more »
  • Nakamoto: Invoices tied to Les Miles investigation at LSU in 2013 total nearly $100k

    March 23, 2021 3:31 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Invoices released by LSU Tuesday afternoon to the WBRZ Investigative Unit through a public records request show just how much was spent on the Les Miles investigation that's now cost him his job at Kansas and former LSU President F. King Alexander his university job in Oregon. ... more »
  • LSU appoints interim head of new Title IX office after Husch Blackwell report

    March 15, 2021 5:01 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU appointed a temporary head of its newly-formed Title IX office as the university moves to address a third-party report detailing its failures in reporting sexual misconduct. On Monday, LSU introduced Jane Cassidy as interim vice president of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX.... more »
  • Lawmakers not satisfied with LSU response to sexual assault complaints; asks university to reconsider punishment Play Video

    March 10, 2021 7:33 PM

    UPDATE: LSU released the unredacted police report from Samantha Brennan's complaint against Derrius Guice Friday. Read more here: https://www.wbrz.com/news/lsu-releases-unredacted-police-report-to-derrius-guice-accuser-who-sued-school-for-records-140735 ***** BATON ROUGE – LSU interim President Tom Galligan had to answer to lawmakers grilling him on how the university is going to improve its sexual assault reporting policies... more »
  • Les Miles' attorney responds to sexual harassment allegations after KU places him on administrative leave following LSU report Play Video

    March 5, 2021 8:37 PM

    UPDATE: Days after Miles was placed on leave, the former LSU head coach and KU mutually agreed to part ways late Monday night. LAWRENCE, KS. - Les Miles' attorney fires back at the University of Kansas after they placed their head football coach, Les Miles, on administrative leave following... more »
  • Les Miles dances on stage with Rick Ross after Kansas spring game

    April 14, 2019 1:11 PM

    Kansas- One football coach's attempt to "Stay Schemin" has their fans hyped up for the upcoming season. Former LSU and first-year University of Kansas Head Coach Les Miles was spotted on stage with Rick Ross Friday night after the Kansas spring game. Les Miles on the stage... more »
  • Report: Day after severing ties with LSU, Les Miles negotiating Kansas deal Play Video

    November 15, 2018 3:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A day after severing leftover ties with LSU and settling his contract, fired football coach Les Miles is said to be negotiating a new deal - with Kansas. Sports Illustrated and former local sports newspaper reporter Ross Dellenger reported late Friday afternoon Miles was in final... more »
  • Les Miles sells million dollar home but isn't leaving Baton Rouge

    November 16, 2017 5:02 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Miles family isn't leaving Baton Rouge but they're getting out of their upscale home along Corporate Boulevard. Former LSU coach Les and wife Kathy sold their home in the Bocage Lake neighborhood for “close to the list price” of $1.76 million. The sale closes next... more »
  • LSU's '07 BCS crystal football to stay 'where it belongs' after $22,500 purchase

    December 3, 2016 3:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A Waterford Crystal football claimed to be awarded to former LSU Athletic Director Skip Bertman after the 2007 BCS National Championship was sold for $22,500 at an auction overnight Saturday. ESPN Sports Business Reporter Darren Rovell tweeted Saturday afternoon that Bertman was selling his trophy through... more »
  • Leaving Baton Rouge? Les Miles lists home in gated neighborhood

    November 4, 2016 3:25 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Fired LSU football coach Les Miles has put his home on the market. The home, in the gated neighborhood Bocage Lake off Corporate Boulevard, was listed at $1,795,000 Friday. The house has 6 bedrooms with as many bathrooms plus a half-bath in 5,535 square feet. There... more »
  • Guice helps LSU open Orgeron era with 42-7 win over Missouri

    October 1, 2016 2:17 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Ed Orgeron held both arms in the air as he emerged from the Tiger Stadium tunnel for his first game as LSU's interim coach. Derrius Guice's long, crowd-thrilling touchdown runs ensured Orgeron would have every reason to leave Death Valley in an even better mood. In the... more »
  • Orgeron makes radio debut as LSU Football Interim Head Coach Play Video

    September 28, 2016 10:38 PM

    BATON ROUGE- LSU football die-hards gathered at T.J. Ribs to hear Interim Head Coach Ed Orgeron take to the microphone for the first time on "the Ed Orgeron Show." In his new position, Orgeron joins "Voice of the Tigers" Chris Blair, speaking with fans about the football season and the... more »
  • Raising Cane's shows one love for Les Miles

    September 27, 2016 11:50 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Owner of Raising Cane's chicken fingers Todd Graves has nothing but love for Les Miles. The founder and CEO of the famous restaurant chain posted a tweet that thanked Miles for the many years he represented the company as a spokesperson. The tweet also included a picture... more »
  • Les Miles can expect at least a $9 million payout Play Video

    September 26, 2016 5:19 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Former LSU Head Football Coach Les Miles can expect to receive at least $9 million dollars in a payout over six years for firing him. That word came down late Monday from LSU leaders. His contract spells out exactly what he could have received. Miles was eligible... more »
  • On national radio show, Miles talks about his firing

    September 26, 2016 11:33 AM

    BATON ROUGE - During a call-in morning radio show televised on cable, former LSU head football coach Les Miles said football remains a part of his life and wished his successor luck. Miles talked with national sports radio host Dan Patrick about being fired, his future and if there... more »
  • LSU players react to Miles firing on Twitter Play Video

    September 25, 2016 8:05 PM

    BATON ROUGE – After 11 years at the helm of LSU Football, LSU dismissed head coach Les Miles Sunday. Both current and former players took to Twitter to react to the news: Derrius Guice tweeted, "We literally have the worst support." That tweet was later deleted. Many players... more »
  • LSU's Les Miles, Cam Cameron fired; Orgeron offered interim job Play Video

    September 25, 2016 4:51 PM

    BATON ROUGE- LSU athletics has fired head football coach Les Miles and offensive coordinator Cam Cameron, WBRZ confirmed Sunday The Advoacte's Ross Dellenger reported that just before 4p.m. that Miles and Cameron were fired Sunday afternoon. BREAKING: Multiple sources confirm to The Advocate that #LSU has fired... more »
  • LSU board defers $100,000 playoff incentive decision for Les Miles' contract

    September 8, 2016 6:56 PM

    BATON ROUGE - N ear the end of more than a thousand pages of agenda items and notes for Friday's LSU Board of Supervisor's meeting was a $100,000 increase for Les Miles. The addendum to Miles' contract was essentially a change to the head football coach's incentive package, should... more »
  • Miles: Fournette out of walking boot, will practice on Thursday

    August 24, 2016 12:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU Coach Les Miles has confirmed via Twitter that running back Leonard Fournette is out of his walking boot and was “running today” after he was briefly sidelined during fall camp with an ankle sprain. Confirming what he mentioned after Tuesday’s final fall scrimmage, Miles suggested... more »
  • Tigers return to campus this morning

    August 3, 2016 10:31 AM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU football players started arriving on campus Wednesday morning. Sports anchor Chris Price found Donte Jackson arriving on campus. By lunch, all 105 players will be on campus as the Tigers prepare for the season. Donte Jackson might be the fastest man in college... more »
  • LSU players report to campus on Wednesday

    August 2, 2016 6:10 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU expects to welcome 105 players to campus on Wednesday as the Tigers prepare for their 12th season under head coach Les Miles. The 2016 football season will open on Saturday, Sept. 3 against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. It’s the first major college... more »
  • Les Miles speaks to Baton Rouge rotary

    July 28, 2016 12:02 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Using the majority of time to salute local law enforcement, denounce hate and divisions in the community, and to tell some funny family stories, LSU head coach Les Miles entertained the Baton Rouge Rotary Club for over half an hour on Wednesday afternoon. Speaking at Tiger... more »
  • Les Miles kicks off LSU Media Day appearance with Q&A session

    July 14, 2016 11:10 AM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU will be featured today at Southeastern Conference Media Day at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, Alabama. LSUsports.net says more than 1,200 members of the media are registered for the four-day event that started on Monday and concludes Thursday. LSU will... more »
  • Les Miles appears at No. 7 in head coach power ranking

    June 22, 2016 12:43 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A new ranking of head coaches in the Power Five conferences places LSU’s Les Miles at the No. 7 position. The CBS Sports poll ranks all head coaches in college football’s top-flight conferences in 65 positions. Miles is the second highest ranked coach in the SEC... more »
  • Les Miles shares tender moment with Mike the Tiger

    May 26, 2016 3:13 PM

    BATON ROUGE – LSU football coach Les Miles shared a tender moment Thursday with the university's live tiger mascot, Mike VI. Miles shared a picture on his official Facebook page of him touching the glass at Mike’s habitat as the Tiger swam in his pool. “Coach Miles is... more »
  • Les Miles to talk LSU satellite camps in noon conference

    May 17, 2016 6:41 AM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU head coach Les Miles is to address the media Tuesday at noon about upcoming satellite camps. The Tigers will host a pair of camps in New Orleans with one of those in conjunction with the New Orleans Saints. A second camp will be held in... more »
  • 'LSU Student Day' comes to Tiger Stadium

    April 15, 2016 11:59 AM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU students got the chance to experience what it’s like to come out of the tunnel at Tiger Stadium as the Athletics Department invited students to join the Tigers for drills on Thursday afternoon. Students participated in a range of activities including a dance-off and an... more »
  • LSU's Les Miles in Cuba for today's historic baseball game

    March 22, 2016 12:02 PM

    HAVANA, Cuba - Les Miles is in Cuba, the football team tweeted Tuesday morning. The secret is out. @LSUcoachMiles is in Cuba this week. Could he be down there auditioning to become the World's Most Interesting Man? — LSU Football (@LSUfootball) March 22, 2016 Miles, LSU's... more »
  • WATCH LIVE : Coach Miles introduces new assistant coaches for 2016 season

    February 17, 2016 2:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU football head coach Les Miles is set to address the media at 2 p.m. Wednesday as he is expected to introduce two new assistant coaches for the upcoming season. Miles will be welcoming on board former Auburn coach Dameyune Craig who will oversee the wide... more »
  • Fans pack Bayou Bash Play Video

    February 3, 2016 10:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU fans have been celebrating the new highly ranked football class since the announcements began rolling in. The Gridiron Club's Bayou Bash at the River Center began at 8:30 Wednesday morning. It's the biggest annual recruiting party in the country, and some people take off work... more »
  • Greatness begins here? Les Miles seems to think so Play Video

    February 3, 2016 5:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU football Head Coach Les Miles took to the mic at the end of what many consider to be one of the most fruitful recruiting seasons of all time for Tiger football with nothing but good things to say about his crop of fresh recruits. “The... more »
  • Brett Favre to be headline speaker at LSU Football Coaches Clinic

    January 30, 2016 3:30 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The LSU Tigers are getting the help from some NFL star power over the off season. National Football League star and Gulfport native Brett Favre will be the headline speaker at the LSU Football Coaches Clinic, according to LSU Football spokesperson Michael Bonnette. Excited... more »
  • Tonight's sold-out Texas Bowl features battle of explosive offenses Play Video

    December 29, 2015 4:24 PM

    HOUSTON - Offensive fireworks are expected tonight as contrasting styles of moving the football meet on the gridiron at NRG Stadium for the now sold-out 10th-annual AdvoCare Texas Bowl. No. 20 LSU and breakout star running back Leonard Fournette will collide with Texas Tech and their top-rated passing offense.... more »
  • LSU and John Chavis set for court today

    December 16, 2015 5:14 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The saga between LSU and former defensive coordinator John Chavis will be back in court Thursday in Baton Rouge. LSU will ask a judge to make Chavis turn over his cell phone number and phone records. LSU wants Chavis to pay $400,000 for breaking his contract early... more »
  • LSU to face Texas Tech in Texas Bowl on December 29

    December 6, 2015 11:23 AM

    BATON ROUGE – The LSU Tigers are set to face Texas Tech in the AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl in Houston, Texas. The Tigers will take on Red Raiders at 8 p.m. on December 29 at NRG Stadium. The Tigers finished the regular season 8-3 with a 5-3 SEC... more »
  • Alleva: Les Miles will continue to be LSU's football coach Play Video

    November 28, 2015 11:39 PM

    BATON ROUGE - After a weeks of speculation, LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva said Saturday night that Les Miles will continue to be the coach of LSU. "I want to make it clear that Les Miles is our football coach and will continue to be our football coach,"... more »
  • Future of LSU, Miles the talk of tailgating Play Video

    November 27, 2015 6:57 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Toby Campbell is stirring up his second dish of the day Friday, but it's empty RV spots and not empty bellies that has the LSU fan worried. Campbell told News 2 he's noticed fewer tailgating fans have turned out for the past few home games after... more »
  • LSU squashes Les Miles Gridiron Club rumors Play Video

    November 27, 2015 4:11 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU came down hard against rumors that Les Miles made comments Friday about ending his career as coach for the Tigers. The blog Tiger Rag reported that Miles indicated to members of the Gridiron Club during a Friday meeting that he was leaving after the Texas... more »
  • Fans offer words of support for Miles at weekly radio show Play Video

    November 25, 2015 11:15 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Some fans got emotional Wednesday night during the last big call-in radio show of the regular season. A woman got teary as she asked Coach Les Miles to sign her hat and another young fan got choked up asking Miles a question about his offense. Instead... more »
  • November 24, 2015 Morning News Pop Play Video

    November 24, 2015 8:11 AM

    Here are today's top stories: Travel alert issued for Americans Miles addresses firing rumors at press conference Tom Cruise filming in downtown Baton Rouge Out of the chill Updates all day, every day: FACEBOOK | TWITTER more »
  • Miles addresses firing rumors at press conference Play Video

    November 23, 2015 11:39 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Les Miles said there may be a discussion coming about his status as LSU's head football coach, but he won't get into it until the last game of the season is behind him and his Tigers. Miles took a few minutes at the start of his... more »
  • LSU fans say it's not time to cut ties with Les Miles yet Play Video

    November 22, 2015 7:00 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Tigers championship hopes went to Sunday copes in 3 weeks. Now, the Tigers sit on the outside looking in at the Associated Press Top 25 poll. Despite their lackluster play over the past three weeks, many Tiger fans say its not time for a... more »
  • LSU losing streak reaches 3 for the first time under Miles, Tigers fall 38-17 to Ole Miss Play Video

    November 21, 2015 4:29 PM

    OXFORD, MS - With the noise surrounding Les Miles and his tenure at LSU getting louder, the Tigers lost their 3rd straight game for the 1st time since 1999 as LSU lost to Ole Miss 38-17. The Tigers fell behind 24-0 before starting a rally late in the 2nd... more »
  • Les Miles looking ahead to Western Kentucky

    October 19, 2015 5:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE - On Monday after successful 7-point win over the visiting No. 8 Florida Gators, LSU Football Head Coach Les Miles says he already has his sights set on their next opponent in the form of Western Kentucky. LSU will come into the game ranked No. 5 in... more »
  • Les Miles: LSU still traveling for S. Carolina game

    October 5, 2015 5:08 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU head football coach Les Miles said plans are still in place for the Tigers to play in South Carolina this weekend, despite punishing floods and rains which could push damage into the billions of dollars there and which have caused 12 deaths so far. The... more »
  • Les Miles says refund announcement coming Tuesday

    September 8, 2015 2:00 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Head LSU football coach Les Miles said an announcement about ticket refunds after this weekend's canceled game against McNeese State will be made later Tuesday. >UPDATE: LSU announced it will issue refunds for tickets. Click HERE for the latest story. Miles addressed the media during... more »
  • Les Miles: Rumors of my demise exaggerated Play Video

    August 31, 2015 2:12 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Head LSU football coach Les Miles quoted writer Mark Twain as he addressed his health scare Monday evening. "Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated,"Miles paraphrased before talking about football and his game plan for Saturday's contest with the McNeese State Cowboys. Miles discussed... more »
  • Wish granted, Tigers win

    November 29, 2013 9:18 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A purple and gold wish came true for a teen with cancer. Joe Wuellner and his family joined Les Miles on the field ahead of kickoff against the Arkansas Razorbacks. The 15-year-old is living with a brain tumor and currently going through chemotherapy treatment. It... more »
  • LSU, Mettenberger arrive in Georgia Play Video

    September 27, 2013 6:46 PM

    DULUTH, Ga. - The LSU Tigers are set to take on Georgia in a top-10 showdown between the hedges. For most, it will be a stadium they've never been to, except Zach Mettenberger, who grew up around the program and even spent part of his freshman year at the... more »
  • Source: Cameron hired as LSU offensive coordinator

    February 8, 2013 2:10 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Sources tell WBRZ that former Baltimore Ravens Offensive Coordinator Cam Cameron has been hired as the new offensive coordinator for LSU. WBRZ Sports Director Michael Cauble confirmed the hire through an LSU school official. The university is expected to make the official announcement next week. ... more »

Desktop News

Click to open Continuous News in a sidebar that updates in real-time.
Radar
7 Days