A series of entry - level coaching jobs landed him at Miami in the late - 1980s , working under Jimmy Johnson .
But before Orgeron could send his first letter or make his first call , he needed to recognize talent .
A series of entry - level coaching jobs landed Orgeron at Miami in the late - 1980s , working under Jimmy Johnson .
But before Orgeron could send his first letter or make his first call , he needed to recognize talent .