re: So did Les Eat Grass??

The cameras caught LSU coach Les Miles in the fourth quarter Saturday bending over, plucking a blade of grass from the turf at Tiger Stadium and then chomping on it.

Turns out that is not uncommon.

“He says there’s a lot of protein in it,” LSU receiver Russell Shepard quipped.

Miles, as only he can, offered a much more complex explanation.

“I have a little tradition that lets me know that I’m part of the field and part of the game,” Miles said. “I’ll tell you one thing. The grass at Tiger Stadium tastes better.”