Just a few minutes into Kansas’ first spring football practice, and new coach Les Miles was on the move.
This was a field-goal drill, and Miles wasn’t about to remain on the sideline. The 65-year-old swung both arms out wide, talking to sophomore Jay Dineen about balance. A few seconds later, he grabbed senior Clyde McCauley by the waist, guiding him through steps needed for proper blocking technique.
“I’m going to coach,” Miles said with a smile after his team’s first run-through. “Special teams is a favorite of mine, so I am involved in that, making sure that things are getting done in a way that would benefit us.