It now appears that Miles never was out of it after all.
It really sounds like a two horse race at this point. Former players and big donors are backing Miles. Carr and some of the current staff are backing Ferentz. Carr and Miles are old enemies so this is no surprise. Backup candidates are Schiano, Pinkel and English. This list could grow, obviously. Apparently there is a personal issue that would not allow Kelly to leave Cincy just yet.
I expect this will all be wrapped up in the next 7-10 days as everyone's "season" will be complete. Martin will not wait to talk with Miles.
IMO it will be Miles so long as he can convince Martin (the AD) he's a changed man (was pretty wild during his last stint in A2) and that the recruiting mud Carr is flinging at him is unfounded.
I know that Miles took over an LSU program with at least 8 1st rounders on the roster and managed to not play in an SEC title game until his 3rd season. The cupboard was definitely more stocked at LSU upon his arrival than Michigan's is today. IMO, you guys should be praying for anyone but Miles at this point, especially since Pelini is heading in a different direction.