LSU football coach Les Miles said the wind wreaked havoc on his team’s passing and kicking games in its first scrimmage in Tiger Stadium on Saturday.
“It was one windy day,” he said. “I don’t know that we were very efficient passing. We made a couple big plays and did a couple good things, but I think the day was the defense’s.”
Miles said his four quarterbacks continued to evenly split snaps but sophomore Jordan Jefferson appears to be in the lead for the starting position.
“Jordan Jefferson certainly is in the lead and looks to be making his case for being the starter,” Miles said. “We rotated ‘em all through. [Sophomore Jarrett] Lee certainly had a productive day, and I like Russell Shepard — any time he has the ball in his hand, he has the chance to make a big play.”
While the wind left its mark on the scrimmage, Miles was quick to credit his defense as the biggest reason for any offensive struggles.
“The defense was very difficult to move against,” he said. “I think they were aided a little bit by a windy day and the idea that we’re playing four quarterbacks, but give them great credit. Some guys had some great, spectacular days on the defensive side.”
 
 
 
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