SEC Media Days Wednesday, July 16 (Photo by Dylan Rubino)
Hoover, Ala.- LSU head coach Les Miles always gives an interesting press conference no matter the situation and he did not disappoint Wednesday.
Miles opened up by recapping what his kids were up to and details on his family vacation to Austin, Texas. Miles sarcastically said that he didn’t enjoy it because it’s the summer and he wasn’t around a beach and didn’t have a hotel.
Miles was quick to point out that his LSU Tigers have went four straight season winning at least 10 games. Miles went on to say that his team returns 16 starters: six on offense, seven on defense, and three on special teams. LSU went 10-3 last season and look to improve in many areas on both sides of the ball.
“We’re a team that’s really on the cusp of an opportunity to win championships,” Miles said. “If you look at the three games we lost, turnovers played a very significant role. It’s an annual battle. Certainly we have, in my opinion, the style of team that can win championships.”
The offensive line for LSU will be a strong point for the tigers to build around as La’el Collins and and Jerald Hawkins “will be two of the finest tackles in our league.”
The quarterback spot will come down to a battle between Anthony Jennings and Brandon Harris. Miles said it will be competitive from start to finish and that offensive coordinator Cam Cameron will help develop both of his quarterbacks.
Year after year, Les Miles always seems to have a strong defense at his disposal. Having John Chavis for a sixth year at defensive coordinator, Miles said the defense will feature speedy linebackers, physical corners in Tre’Davious White and Rashard Robinson, and a big, physical defensive line.
This will be Miles’ tenth season at LSU and winning has been an important reason for his long tenure at LSU. Miles is thankful for his long tenure at LSU and looks to build his program even further in the future.
“First of all, you have to have a great school,” Miles said. “I think the opportunity that we present in recruiting is a place where you’re going to get your degree, you’re going to play championship football, you’re going to play one in one of the historic venues in college football. I think you have to have one of those. I recognize how fortunate I’ve been to be at LSU for the length of time that I have.”
