LSU coach Les Miles addressed the media Monday at his weekly Lunch with Les press conference, following the Tigers blowout win against Texas A&M.
Senior Day always a special experience
When No. 15 LSU seniors take the field Nov. 29, it will be the last time they step on the Tiger Stadium grass, and Miles has no doubt the experience will be emotional.
When Miles was asked about his final time at Michigan Stadium, he compared it to what his players will experience on Friday.
“You got your name called aloud and you looked in a crowd where your father and mother sat, and it was a cold day in November, and it was a wonderful time in Michigan Stadium,” Miles said. “The similarity is this will be the last time that they will play at Tiger Stadium, and it will be emotional for a number of guys.”
With the recent trend of underclassmen being lured away from Baton Rouge by the bright lights of the NFL, this might be the last game for more than just the seniors.
“I think it’s always going to be their decision, and I think their friends and family certainly have input,” Miles said. “I think that’s a personal decision and it’s one that, frankly, will be used as a recourse and we’ll certainly give our opinion. But it’s really their call.”
Tigers have a chance to finish unbeaten at home
If LSU can take home “The Boot” trophy, it will preserve a perfect home record for the season. The Tigers hold an 11-6 advantage in battles for the massive trophy and Arkansas has only beaten the Tigers twice in Baton Rouge in the overall series.
“Every play that takes place, there’s a cheer and a groan and a want for victory,” Miles said. “It’s a place that when we take the field in Tiger Stadium, generally the crowd feels like we’re fixing to wear somebody out, and the football team tries to play to that expectation.”
Miles praises Magee
After rushing for a career-high 149 yards and a touchdown, junior running back Terrence Magee was named Southeastern Conference Offensive Player of the Week, and received heavy praise from Miles.
Miles said Magee has exceeded expectations at LSU, even though in high school it was clear he was a special player after the Franklinton product won high school player of the year.
Miles said Magee is the type of player that makes the LSU football team special.
“Basically what you ask Terrence Magee, is, ‘Hey, Terrence, I need you to do this.’ He says, ‘Yes, Coach,’ and he just does it,” Miles said. “And does it with everything that he has and every ability and talent.”