Who is a problem. I wanted Les Miles, because he had a pipeline of D5 recruits that he'd been in contact with and I believe that he'd have swayed some of those to follow him. I've said it before, PU football isn't a destination, though it's been good but not great. PU would have been his last stop...at his age, he's set for life I'd assume, and was looking for a major program to finish up at.
This pipeline of which you mention...
Les Miles recently received a commit from a 3-star Indiana HS QB, whose only other offer was Bowling Green (MAC). To be fair, I hear the kid is a great kid. Solid talent. But... KU (the Kansas version) with recruiting stud Les Miles as HC, and recruiting stud Les Miles has the pick of the litter all across the South (TX included), chooses to take a 3-star QB from IN with only one MAC offer and no other offers...?
I don't think your theory holds water.