However, Miles was in no joking mood following Creighton's 75-65 triumph at CenturyLink Center Omaha. He was matter-of-fact, trending toward dour — a departure from his wise-cracking norm, but no surprise. After all, the Bluejays won their seventh straight game in the series, and Miles fell to 0-14 lifetime against McDermott going back to their days in Division II.
Life probably was simpler then for Miles. These days, he faces pressure to reach the NCAA Tournament. High-ranking university bosses are putting stronger emphasis on a results-based culture in Nebraska athletics, and Miles has guided the Huskers to the Big Dance only once in his five-plus seasons at the school, in 2014.