Kansas Jayhawks coach Les Miles, who announced on Oct. 8 that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, will not travel with the team to West Virginia for Saturday’s game, sources told ESPN on Friday.
Miles, 66, learned of his positive test and began isolating at his home. He has continued to handle his head-coaching responsibilities remotely and has not attended practices during a 10-day quarantine.
Miles told his coaching staff of the decision Friday morning and was expected to inform his players later in the day. It wasn’t immediately known who would serve as interim coach against the Mountaineers.
“Although I will not physically be able to attend practice for the time being, I will be using the technology available for remote working to stay connected during staff meetings, meetings with players, etc.,” Miles said when announcing that he had tested positive. “Thank you for your prayers and support in advance. I look forward to beating this virus and returning back to be with my team in person very soon.”