LSU coach Les Miles speaks with media after first spring practice
LSU coach Les Miles spoke to the media following the team’s first spring practice on Monday.
From what Miles indicates, the Tigers are certainly putting a big focus on improving the passing game. Speaking on the team’s aerial attack, he had some praise for junior quarterback Brandon Harris.
Miles also had some personnel updates and had plenty to say regarding Peyton Manning’s retirement.
Miles said #LSU did some "off-season studies" on the passing game, with specifics to breaking down video of other teams' systems.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) March 8, 2016
Miles: We had some schools visit us and brought in film of opponents and teams that throw the ball & run spread offenses. #LSU
— Scott Rabalais (@RabalaisAdv) March 8, 2016
Coach Miles after practice: I want to throw the football for 15 practices just like we threw it today.
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) March 8, 2016
Les Miles says #LSU is spending more time on the passing game this spring than before. Did it start to finish Monday.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) March 8, 2016
Miles punts on describing competition between Harris and Etling at QB. Said today more about teaching than competition. #LSU
— Scott Rabalais (@RabalaisAdv) March 8, 2016
#LSU coach Les Miles: Brandon Harris is much more comfortable under center. Much better.
— Jim Kleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) March 8, 2016
Les Miles declines to comment to confirm Oregon and Cameron news. #LSU
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) March 8, 2016
Miles: Maea Teuhema will work some at LT but not today. Toby Weathersby will be at RT in his place. #LSU
— Scott Rabalais (@RabalaisAdv) March 8, 2016
Les Miles says Derrius Guice should return for #LSU's spring but he's not sure about QB Anthony Jennings.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) March 8, 2016
Miles said Devin White texted him before spring acknowledging that he might have a better chance to play early at LB over RB. So he's at LB
— David Ching (@ESPNChing) March 8, 2016
Les Miles on start of spring practice: 10-12 players are out, none in jeopardy this fall. Some injured, some academics. #LSU
— Scott Rabalais (@RabalaisAdv) March 8, 2016
Miles on Peyton Manning: Cam and I recruited him at Michigan. He was a joy to be around. Now that he's retiring … #LSU
— Scott Rabalais (@RabalaisAdv) March 8, 2016
#LSU coach Les Miles: Peyton Manning kept his championship hat under his arm while shaking hands with opponents after Super Bowl.
— Jim Kleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) March 8, 2016
#LSU coach Les Miles:We’ll miss him (Peyton Manning) They don’t come by like that often.
— Jim Kleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) March 8, 2016
