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OU football: Les Miles was a Sooner antagonist before — and hopes to be one again some day

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Les Miles became known for his quirky quotes and his wacky witticisms, even prompting a website dedicated entirely to Les-isms during his LSU days.

But in Sooner circles, he is remembered not for funny words but rather fightin’ ones.

As Oklahoma State's coach, Miles was an Oklahoma antagonist.

“We should have won by more,” he famously told boosters in 2001 after a stunning 16-13 Bedlam win.

And that was only the beginning.

On Saturday, Miles will face OU for the first time in 15 years. He left OSU for LSU after the 2004 season.