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LSU returned from spring break and got back on the practice field Tuesday. With just a few practices left before Saturday’s spring game, Les Miles hit the podium after practice to talk to reporters.
Of course, the question on everyone’s mind was the quarterback situation. Miles said that Brandon Harris is much closer to being a starting quarterback than he was last year.
#LSU coach Les Miles said it is more accurate that Harris simply wasn't ready last year, and not overconfident.
— JimKleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) April 14, 2015
Miles says Brandon Harris is "much closer" than being ready at QB than last year at this time. #LSU
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) April 14, 2015
Miles also told the media that he wants his quarterbacks, Harris and Anthony Jennings, to do a good job running the team and taking care of the ball in the spring game.
Speaking of that game, Miles talked about how quarterback repetitions would be split, while also giving some uncertain answers on the format of the game.
Miles says #LSU QB reps will be "pretty even" in the spring game.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) April 14, 2015
#LSU coach Les Miles: Format for spring game pretty much the same as in the past. Running time in second half.
— JimKleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) April 14, 2015
Miles isn't sure if the #LSU spring game will be 1s vs. 2s or 1s vs. 1s.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) April 14, 2015
Miles also gave an update on defensive tackle Quentin Thomas. Expected to be a major contributor last season, Thomas suffered a biceps tear early in the year. He ended up playing in 11 games but only started in three of them and made just nine tackles on the season. Thomas hasn’t participated in spring drills this year, but after surgery Miles expects him to be ready for fall.
Quentin Thomas "will be healthy and full go" by the fall. Hasn't participated in spring yet while recovering from surgery. #LSU
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) April 14, 2015
Miles also cited two players on the offensive side who have improved in spring practice. Andy Dodd, fighting for the center job, and wide receiver D.J. Chark, who made a splash with a string of touchdowns in early scrimmages both earned recognition from the coach.
Les Miles says Andy Dodd is "one of the more improved guys" on the offensive line. #LSU
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) April 14, 2015
#LSU coach Les Miles: DJ Chark one of the most improved receivers we have.
— JimKleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) April 14, 2015
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