Mike Riley actually didn't know Les Miles any better than the rest of us.
But he got to know the former LSU and Oklahoma State head coach in recent months as the Huskers successfully recruited his son, fullback Ben Miles, to join the NU program.
Riley enjoyed that in-home visit. And he really enjoyed Ben's loyalty as a six-month commit to the program. He told him as much on a recent visit.
"I'm really proud that that family selected Nebraska," Riley said. "I think all of Nebraska should feel good about that. With his experience in this business .