LSU Camp Tour: XM 84 College Sports (Cliff Notes)

Anyone wanting to take a listen can catch LSU Camp Tour on XM College Sports. Interview with Miles, thoughts on Aranda's scheme, Fournette, expectations, QB play, etc. 2 HOUR Show

Cliffs coming..

Les Miles interview:
Excited to get camp started and deal with the "necessary evil that is camp." Big Cat drill is designed to break it down to a one on one matchup, and how to win it. Having White (like Mathieu) at nickle allows them to disguise pressure. Aranda is a teacher first. Guys have really taken to him. On having coordinators on the sideline.. "Oh that headset will still work." There's some sideline responsibilities they won't have so they can focus on their respective sides of the ball. Says Harris's confidence and poise is evident. Learning to take what the defense gives you. Les says he's going to coach the exact same way honestly, consistent with that, it wasn't going to change in relation to pressure at end of last year. Great relationship with his players and staff. On addressing team about social issues, says he asked for their (players) opinions. Thinks they've handled the situation the right way. Registered the pulse of his team, and gathered how they felt. This time of year he has scratchy voice, sleeps very little but a really fun time of the year right now.

Aleva Interview:
Passionate fans. Likes hearing opinions from them. His and Les's relationship better than its ever been, won bowl, recruiting is trending the right way, best staff ever assembled under Miles in his opinion. Seeing kids come back shows their confidence in Miles. Most excited to see Brandon Harris on Offense. Says he's turned the corner in his opinion. Most excited to see Aranda's overall impact on the defensive side of the ball. Giving back $11 million to LSU through football this year. Fournette a special of a kid he's been around in his 40 years.

Malachi Dupre Interview:
Team is putting in work, getting better everyday. Looking forward to one on one match ups that having RB stable will give the receivers. Unselfish, understands when you have a guy like LF & DG that you have to use them. Gets tips & encouragement from Jarvis & Odell. Says that the main thing they told him is patience, and how LSU prepares you for the NFL. Team couldn't be happier to have Miles back. Feels like Harris has improved tremendously from last year, says it will show this year. Knows they have a chance to be special on offense. Having White at the nickle will be special, says he's such a smart football player. Best cornerback he faces is right there in practice. Deepest team that he's been a part of while LSU, but they have to show it on the field on Saturdays.

Ethan Pocic Interview:
Teams putting in work while managing the heat & humidity. Since surgery actually feels better range of motion, and squatting more than he ever has. Motivation to block for LF. Says LF is great leader, pushes the team to get better, great football IQ. Oline feels responsibility to help him break records. Miles is always having a good time off the field. Since surgery, feels more flexible, really helps in being a taller center. Couldn't imagine playing for another coach. See's confidence in Harris growing by the day.

Colin Jeter Interview:
Team is really excited to get season started, can it feel it at practice. If offense executes they will turn some heads, from wide receivers and TE perspective. Has evolved and grown as a person in his journey with his Moms situation. Seeing Miles at the JuCo camp and meeting him was a special experience. Miles handled the pressure at the end of the season with professionalism, came to put in work for the bowl game. Most excited about the depth and returning guys coming back. Aranda is a guru, ready for him to show the world what this LSU defense can do.

Jamal Adams Interview:
Fournette hasn't paid his bet on the steak dinner pick 6. Aranda is bringing a new scheme but relatively same for him and his style. Great at disguising pressure in the new system. Thinks White will also thrive in the nickle role. Says Harris seems more comfortable, and has confidence now. Thinks he'll be unbelievable this year. Having White & Beckwith back is huge, was really happy when he found out. Says LF is the best player he's ever played against. You have to have a plan when facing him. LF can do it all, catching out of the backfield, pass blocking, etc. Thinks ppl forget about the talent at wide receiver position. Have stereotype of not utilizing them, but this year will be different from what he's seen.