Here’s what LSU coach Les Miles had to say after the Tigers’ 44-22 win over Eastern Michigan on Saturday.
#LSU coach Les Miles: “We knew we were playing a team that was capable. They have players.”
— Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) October 4, 2015
Miles: “I’m glad we responded the way we did. Certainly, we’re not perfect. Offense took first two possessions right down and scored.” #LSU
— Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) October 4, 2015
Miles: “I wish we had not dropped balls but we will work on that and reaffirm that desire to throw and catch.” — Cody Worsham (@CodyWorsham) October 4, 2015
Miles: “We’d have thrown for 180, 200 if we’d just caught balls.” #LSU — Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) October 4, 2015
Miles: “Really looking forward to sinking our teeth into an #SEC opponent.” #LSU
— Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) October 4, 2015
Miles on LF’s 75-yarder: “Leonard’s liable to do that at any time.” #LSU
— Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) October 4, 2015
Miles on Fournette’s carries: “I am not going to stop a back once he’s in flow and feel of the game.” #LSU — Marcus Rodrigue (@RodrigueAdv) October 4, 2015
Did Miles anticipate Fournette having 26 carries: “It sometimes takes some time to wear a defense down.” #LSU — Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) October 4, 2015
Miles on Harris: “There’s nothing you can do to correct when you hit a guy in the hands.” #LSU
— Marcus Rodrigue (@RodrigueAdv) October 4, 2015
Miles on receivers: “We’re gonna throw it and catch it. It’s that simple.” #LSU
— Marcus Rodrigue (@RodrigueAdv) October 4, 2015
Miles on WRs: “I think they’ll play big at South Carolina.” — Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) October 4, 2015
Miles on WRs: “I think they take for granted the snaps. My message to them, ‘Don’t do that.'” #LSU — Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) October 4, 2015
Miles said he didn’t have a problem with the energy #LSU played with tonight.
— Marcus Rodrigue (@RodrigueAdv) October 4, 2015
Miles: “EMU had only 255 yards of total offense. That’s pretty impressive (for us).That’s hard to do against air.” #LSU
— Marcus Rodrigue (@RodrigueAdv) October 4, 2015
Miles: “We feel like first down is an optimal time to throw. Play-action is honored. It’s something we want to do more of.” #LSU — Marcus Rodrigue (@RodrigueAdv) October 4, 2015
Brent Holloway is a contributing writer for Saturday Down South. He covers Georgia, LSU and Mississippi State.
