LAWRENCE, Ch. The University of Kansas and Les Miles have mutually agreed to split up with immediate effect. Terms of the agreement will be released in the coming days. While a national search for a new head coach begins immediately, Mike DeBord will continue to serve as acting head coach until an interim head coach is determined.
Statement from Director of Athletics Jeff Long:
“I am very disappointed with our university, fans and everyone involved in our football program. There is a lot of young talent on this football team and I have no doubt that we will find the right person to lead this program. We will immediately begin the search for a new head trainer with an outside company to assist in this process. We have to win football matches, and that’s exactly what we’re going to do. “
Statement from former head football coach Les Miles:
“This is certainly a difficult day for me and my family. I love this university and the young men in our football program. I really enjoyed being a head coach at KU and know it’s in a better place now than when I arrived. I want you to remember to our student athletes that you came to play for KU and graduated here. So I beg you to stay and build on what we started and do all the things we talked about doing together. There is a bright future for all of you and for KU Football. “