With just five days before No. 4 LSU’s opening battle with No. 3 Oregon, LSU coach Les Miles is aiming to move the focus from the team’s off-field allegations to Saturday’s showdown.
Despite the chaotic, headline-filled offseason, Miles said the Tigers have maintained their focus and mentality.
“It’s kind of what we’ve asked our team to do in several different events here – Katrina, Rita, Gustav – really a number of different times where we’ve had to deal with some adversity,” Miles said. “It’s an understanding that when we go on the practice field, it’s about playing football and developing the team and pursuing excellence. That commitment has really not us.”
With the plethora of injuries plaguing the offensive line this fall, Miles said offensive lineman La’El Collins could join Beckham as a freshman who could see action early.
Despite the recent controversies, Miles also said freshman wide receiver Jarvis Landry, who was involved in the Shady’s altercation, could make an impact Saturday.
“I don’t know that [Landry] is currently in any difficulty with the judicial system,” Miles said. “All I know is that he’s spoken candidly to anybody that would ask. It appears that we will plan to have him until we know