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What Les Miles and AD Joe Alleva said after LSU’s 19-7 win over Texas A&M
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Prior to Miles taking his regular turn at the post-game podium Saturday night, LSU athletic director Joe Alleva spoke first.
Alleva: “I want to make it very clear that Les Miles is our football coach and he’ll continue to be our football coach.” #LSU
— Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) November 29, 2015
Alleva: “Les and I have talked about this program. We are committed together to working to win to compete at highest level.” #LSU — Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) November 29, 2015
Alleva: “We’re going to go forward together and win championships here at #LSU.”
— Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) November 29, 2015
And here’s what Miles had to say:
Miles: “I’m motivated by my team and my family. I have very little trouble putting the distraction of perimeter away.” #LSU — Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) November 29, 2015
Les: “We’re a very talented team and we undershot our mark this year. I agree with Joe. This team needs to compete for championship.”
— James Moran (@SmartestMoran) November 29, 2015
Miles: “I had very little trouble putting the distraction that was the perimeter away.” #LSU — Marcus Rodrigue (@RodrigueAdv) November 29, 2015
Miles: “We seemed to undershoot our mark this year. Playing for championships is our goal. …You have to win all the time.” #LSU
— Marcus Rodrigue (@RodrigueAdv) November 29, 2015
Miles: “I’m right with (Alleva)” about winning championships together. #LSU — Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) November 29, 2015
Miles: “The guy that delivered our body blows was Leonard Fournette.” #LSU
— Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) November 29, 2015
Les Miles said #LSU and the team knew how many yards Fournette needed to break the single-season record. — Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) November 29, 2015
Miles: “It’s great to be the head coach at LSU.” #LSU
— Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) November 29, 2015
Miles: “It was a nice night. Victory is always enjoyed, especially when it comes a couple of weeks late.” #LSU — Marcus Rodrigue (@RodrigueAdv) November 29, 2015
Miles said he did not expect any cheers from #LSU fans during senior night event. Got “my attention,” he said.
— Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) November 29, 2015
Les Miles said he found out after the game that he’d continue to be #LSU‘s head coach. — Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) November 29, 2015
Miles said he doesn’t know if the players know of his fate yet. #LSU
— Marcus Rodrigue (@RodrigueAdv) November 29, 2015
Les asked how he found out he was staying on. “Telegraph” Sense of humor still working just fine #LSU — James Moran (@SmartestMoran) November 29, 2015
King Alexander said “I want you to be our coach. You are our coach.” Alleva said the same afterward. #LSU
— Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) November 29, 2015
Les Miles: “I love coaching football. It’s tremendously fun.” #LSU — Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) November 29, 2015
Miles: “I’m not easily distracted.” #LSU
— Marcus Rodrigue (@RodrigueAdv) November 29, 2015
Miles asked about offensive overhaul: “That include Leonard Fournette?” #LSU — Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) November 29, 2015
Miles on serious overhaul of offense: “The motor seems to be pretty stinking strong.” #LSU
— Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) November 29, 2015
Miles on staff changes: “Obviously includes change, you have change, there’s staff change. Sometimes there isn’t.” #LSU — Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) November 29, 2015
Miles on staff change: “That would be a natural contemplation.” #LSU
— Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) November 29, 2015
Miles on carry off field: “Scary. … I know what it’s like now to ride an elephant.” #LSU — Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) November 29, 2015
Miles on Harris being 4-for-17 at one point: “That’s not good enough.” #LSU
— Marcus Rodrigue (@RodrigueAdv) November 29, 2015
Miles on Harris regression: “Up to Game 7, he was magnificent. There seemed to be a pause. Haven’t got back on track.” #LSU — Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) November 29, 2015
Miles says the “one thing that really gets you is when the press surmises doom and gloom.” #LSU
— Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) November 29, 2015
Miles side steps a question about Cam Cameron’s future. #LSU — Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) November 29, 2015
Brent Holloway is a contributing writer for Saturday Down South. He covers Georgia, LSU and Mississippi State.
