LSU sophomore quarterback Jordan Jefferson was not limited in practice Wednesday after experiencing a “respiratory ailment” during the week, LSU coach Les Miles said on Wednesday.”[The ailment] is not football-related — not a contusion, not an abrasion, not a result of contact or tape cuts,” Miles said. “He got bits of work yesterday, and there are no issues with him.”Miles said freshman Russell Shepard worked hard in practice as usual after scoring his first collegiate touchdown, a 69-yard run which put LSU ahead of Auburn, 31-3, with 1:09 left in the third quarter Saturday.”[Shepard] has been the same guy, certainly,” Miles said. “The style of career he had in high school put him in some end zones, so we’ll look forward to getting him back there again.”LSU faces Tulane on Oct. 31 in Tiger Stadium. Miles said a distinct sense of enthusiasm emerges among the players when an in-state opponent comes to town.”There are guys on this team who know guys on [Tulane] and have a strong, healthy respect for that team,” Miles said. “We look forward to playing against them, and that’s benefited us in our preparation.”Miles was asked this week why senior running back Keiland Williams hadn’t gotten as many carries as he did in a breakout game with 72 yards and two touchdowns against Vanderbilt on Sept. 12. He said players like Williams know their role is to contribute to the team in whatever ways they are called upon.”We expect [Williams] to be a contributor in a variety of ways, and his plays may or may not be carries,” Miles said Monday at his weekly media luncheon. “Our football team, even those individuals who maybe would like to have more touches, feels like this is a team game and want to help us win in any way they can.”True freshman fullback Dominique Allen made his debut for LSU against Auburn. Miles said both Allen and sophomore fullback James Stampley will see playing time from now on.In Tulane’s running game, senior running back Andre Anderson will be in the starting lineup against LSU after missing last season’s contest with a season-ending shoulder injury. Miles said Anderson, a candidate for the Doak Walker Award who has rushed for 646 yards and six touchdowns this season, “is the kind of back you’re going to have to tackle.””[Anderson] has the potential to make some big plays,” Miles said. “He’s a talented running back — he can catch it, he can run it and he has speed and size.”In regard to officiating, Miles said he tells his players the “absolute truth” about calls made during games, and he has faith officials will work as hard as the teams do.”I’ve always felt like the officials will do a great job, work hard to get it right and pursue excellence just like we do,” Miles said. “I don’t want a player to harp on an issue.”—-Contact Rachel Whittaker at [email protected]