Les Miles after first practice: 'We're talking championships'
This isn’t what opposing SEC defenses wanted to hear after LSU’s first practice Saturday:
Les Miles said RB Leonard Fournette is now 230+ pounds. “He’s a lot stronger and bigger.” @Geaux247
— Shea Dixon (@Sheadixon) March 7, 2015
Additional muscle for a ballcarrier considered the league’s Heisman co-frontrunner with Mississippi State’s Dak Prescott?
Gulp.
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Coach Miles addressing media: “Today was a very nice first practice. We got a lot accomplished.” pic.twitter.com/DYlCH6Jqru — LSU Football (@LSUfball) March 7, 2015
Tigers coach Les Miles mentioned competing for championships and his team’s goal of reaching the CFB Playoff before shifting his focus to attention to detail and individual position groups.
One of this month’s hot-button topics is the the quarterback battle between Anthony Jennings and Brandon Harris. Miles likes where both players are headed:
Les on Brandon Harris: “So much more comfort in the play call and what we’re accomplishing. From both guys.” #LSU
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) March 7, 2015
Les on the QB: “I’m going to give it to one guy if he distances himself from the others.” #LSU
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) March 7, 2015
Les: “We’re going to devote a lot of time to throwing the ball in terms of stats, percentages. It’ll be fun.” #LSU — Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) March 7, 2015
Miles was brief when asked about the ongoing situation with John Chavis’ departure to Texas A&M and ensuing legal battle over his remaining contract. He also didn’t say much about LSU’s recent recruiting sanctions:
#LSU coach Les Miles cuts off question about Chavis “don’t know what’s going on. Certainly understand. it’s unfortunate.” — Jim Kleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) March 7, 2015
I don’t know how we could’ve done it any differently. #LSU Les Miles on recent NCAA violation. — Jacques Doucet (@JacquesDoucet) March 7, 2015
It’s like we went the speed limit listed. Then they changed the sign after we passed + gave us a ticket. #LSU Les Miles on NCAA infraction.
— Jacques Doucet (@JacquesDoucet) March 7, 2015
