One of the primary questions heading into LSU’s season opener against TCU involves sophomore running back Jeremy Hill’s playing status, which coach Les Miles addressed Monday during his first “Lunch with Les.”
“We said earlier that he will be withheld from play,” Miles said. “That is going to take place, and our discipline will be internal at this point. I don’t think we have much further to say.”
Miles added he would not be surprised if Hill makes the trip to Dallas with the team.
However, Miles did confirm that injured senior right guard Josh Williford will not play this coming season. Instead, Williford will play a role as a student coach.
Miles opened speaking about TCU coach Gary Patterson and the Tigers’ first contest of the season, noting that he’s expecting the Horned Frogs to pose a challenge when the two squads match up Saturday night.
“For us not to start fast would be a mistake,” Miles said. “It’s really an ideal-style opponent. The quality opponent should sharpen us pretty well.”
Miles also said that he expects senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger to grow exponentially in his final season.
“Zach expects more out of himself going into his final campaign,” he said. “[LSU offensive coordinator] Cam [Cameron] is a very demanding coach and is knowledgeable and wants to help [Mettenberger] compete at a high level.”
Miles said he is expecting the pace of the offense to change throughout the game, with the potential for a huddle or no-huddle offense being evident. He mentioned he wants to play a number of receivers to help expand the offensive attack.
The Tigers receiving corp will look to get into a rhythm early against the TCU secondary.
“You never know what they’re going to bring or present us with after looking at tape from last year,” said junior receiver Jarvis Landry. “It’s going to be one of those games that we set our standard.”
On defense, LSU will have two returning cornerbacks who received extended work during their freshman campaigns.
Sophomore cornerback Jalen Mills intends to use the experience he gained to help prepare the freshman defensive backs for their first game in Dallas.
“Before the game, you just have to get those guys comfortable and let them know they’re here for a reason and they’re here for a purpose,” Mills said.
The defensive line is dealing with a similar scenario, as both juniors Anthony Johnson and Ego Ferguson will be in charge of mentoring several newcomers to the trenches in Tiger Stadium.
Johnson says he’s ready to be a force in 2013.
“Last year I believe I progressed tremendously,” Johnson said. “This year, I’m ready to put my foot down and have a great season.”
One of the primary questions heading into LSU’s season opener against TCU involves sophomore running back Jeremy Hill’s playing status, which coach Les Miles addressed Monday during his first “Lunch with Les.”
“We said earlier that he will be withheld from play,” Miles said. “That is going to take place, and our discipline will be internal at this point. I don’t think we have much further to say.”
Miles added he would not be surprised if Hill makes the trip to Dallas with the team.
However, Miles did confirm that injured senior right guard Josh Williford will not play this coming season. Instead, Williford will serve as a student coach.
Miles opened speaking about TCU coach Gary Patterson and the Tigers’ first contest of the season, noting that he’s expecting the Horned Frogs to pose a challenge when the two squads match up Saturday night.
“For us not to start fast would be a mistake,” Miles said. “It’s really an ideal-style opponent. The quality opponent should sharpen us pretty well.”
Miles also said that he expects senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger to grow exponentially in his final season.
“Zach expects more out of himself going into his final campaign,” he said. “[LSU offensive coordinator] Cam [Cameron] is a very demanding coach and is knowledgeable and wants to help [Mettenberger] compete at a high level.”
Miles said he is expecting the pace of the offense to change throughout the game, with a huddle or no-huddle offense being possible. He mentioned he wants to play a number of receivers to help expand the offensive attack.
The Tigers receiving corp will look to get into a rhythm early against the TCU secondary.
“You never know what they’re going to bring or present us with after looking at tape from last year,” said junior receiver Jarvis Landry. “It’s going to be one of those games that we set our standard.”
On defense, LSU will have two returning cornerbacks who received extended work during their freshman campaigns.
Sophomore corner Jalen Mills intends to use the experience he gained to help prepare the freshman defensive backs for their first game in Dallas.
“Before the game, you just have to get those guys comfortable and let them know they’re here for a reason and they’re here for a purpose,” Mills said.
The defensive line is dealing with a similar scenario, as both juniors Anthony Johnson and Ego Ferguson will be in charge of mentoring several newcomers to the trenches in Tiger Stadium.
Johnson says he’s ready to be a force in 2013.
“Last year I believe I progressed tremendously,” Johnson said. “This year, I’m ready to put my foot down and have a great season.”
“For us not to start fast would be a mistake. It’s really an ideal-style opponent. The quality opponent should sharpen us pretty well.”