re: Miles news conference LIVE at 12:15pm CT

Q: LSU had good starting records in recent years, but UF, Bama, Ole Miss .... moving forward what is approach to finish strong?
A: that really is the issue. we want to take it one game at a time. going on the road at UF is a challenge to our team. UF is very talented, but we are capable. we like the matchup. always an enjoyment to play great teams. our team will look forward to it. these things have to be aproached one game at a time... pivotal like all SEC games. opportunity to win... our team is a special group of men and they want more for this team than just to finish with a good record

Q: was Sam Montgomery a dirty hit?
A: don't know if it was. it was a setup, opportunity to be injured was there. couldn't have thrown a flag. sam getting an MRI today.

Q: Stevan Ridley, leading rusher in SEC, where does his play against UT rank in great games for LSU rushers?
A: Great approach to this season, come in to do something special, his practices are attention to detail, the way he runs, he's made improvement. the way he runs the plays we ask him to run. he can have one of those years that are special.

Q: Ridley said you told him the play yourself at the end, did you call that play?
A: The advantage was Ridley.... explains the play... ridley made a great run for the score... yeah i did call that play not being in contact with press box allowed me to make the call

Q: how are you guys doing after hearing jokes, comments.. did your "raunchy" side come out in meetings?
A: the truth is i don't know how it's affecting the team. that's a real answer: i don't know. i can tell you it's important that our team correct things and my job to correct management of the clock. for our team, we have to eliminate mistakes. if we do that... we have a chance to win a lot of games. that's what we want to do. that's been the push. i think they're hearing me, i don't know that the approach is any different.

Q: drew brees is coming into town tonight... some consider him the best QB on the planet right now... at any point trying to get jarrett and jordan a dialogue with guys like him for mentoring?
A: we've turned to a guy who is local maybe drew brees would be perfect for these QBs. they're handling it better than we're giving them credit for. just let them get on the field of play. we have to correct some things, we have to improve, i like both guys.

Q: after game, you were euphoric, hopefully we won't see it again... did you say "damn how did it get to that?"
A: 437 yards, 4 turnovers, penalties.. those are the issues. we're talented enough to score, but we have to sure up the things...

Q: LSU/UF have 2 overall best SEC records in last 10 years. are you ok with the schedule (lsu/uf being permanent opponents)?
A: It's hard for me to criticize schedules that are made. after i have the schedule, i look forward to playing it. i think the schedule up to this point has prepared us for this game. we'll go into this game with advantages. i've never been too picky, i kinda enjoy it.

Q: some dumb question
A: any QB that goes on the field goes in with confidence, our guys understand the things they do well, they should have confidence

Q: Les, explain what happened with PJ, is he hurt?
A: T-Bob was playing, subbing in at guard, PJ got dinged in his non-snapping hand and t-bob went in and we were fortunate he went in and comfortably played.

Q: Talk about trey burton, was bama's defense just that good or is florida still figuring stuff out?
A: Bama is just good. UF's offense is getting better. trey burton is a piece to that offense... talented guy... ran into a very good defense.

Q: At the end of the game, you didn't have the headset, you called the toss, do you have more confidence to get that yard than you did at this time last year?
A: I think our running is better than it's been... a confidence with our OL, our backs, with our team that we can pound the line of scrimmage and get the yards that we need. more confident in ability to run the football than a year ago.

Q: Disconnect between you and fanbase. Blind luck how you won that game. You seemed happy. Fans don't feel like you answer their questions at your weekly show. Obvious disconnect between you and fans.
A: (looks at the dude like he's a huge douche for saying that.. turns away for next question... guy says 'do you have a response?' then les turns back..)... oh was that a question? .... I enjoy victory. Our football team fought their hearts out. For me not to enjoy victory, for me not to celebrate, would've been a mistake. The fanbase, I hope that like me they root for our team. I hope that their support extends to the players on the field.

Q: what did gary crowton tell you about your call on the last play?
A: "way to go, coach." the key is to win, we aren't happy how we did it, the football team understands, coaching staff understands. how wonderful... our players fought like hell for victory... a lot of fight in that team...

at the end of the conference, some dude goes up asking about the headphones at the end of the game "were they disconnected?" les explains they were just taken off, not disconnected, then the feed cuts out.