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Jeff Long explains vetting of Les Miles, says parting ways 'absolutely the right decision'

University of Kansas athletic director Jeff Long defended himself Tuesday following another football coaching change that will cost his department millions while also saying he's the right person to make another hire.

In addition, Long defended his hiring process of Les Miles, who Long said didn't disclose he had been accused of sexual harassment by multiple women student staffers while he was the LSU football coach.

Tuesday, Long spoke with reporters for a half-hour on a videoconference call one day after Miles agreed to step down as head football coach, which KU Athletics announced late Monday night.