Les Miles will review Josh Boutte’s late hit against Wisconsin

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LSU head coach Les Miles has a lot to review after an upset loss to the Wisconsin Badgers to open up the season, and one of them will be the late hit by offensive lineman Josh Boutte.

After safety D’Cot Dixon intercepted LSU quarterback Brandon Harris late in the fourth quarter to seal the 16-14 win for Wisconsin on Saturday, he found himself on the receiving end of a vicious cheap shot from Boutte (video here).

Miles said after the game that he would review the hit, hinting that it was possible Boutte didn’t know the play was over.

“I grabbed him right away,” Miles said, per Adam Rittenberg of ESPN. “I’m going to have to see the film, but he’s an offensive lineman in protection, and what happens downfield sometimes is you’re protecting beyond the play. … Again, I’ll have to check this, but it’s very logical that he did not even know [Dixon] had gone down and was just running [with the ball].

“He’s not a malicious guy,” Miles continued. “I just can’t imagine that he saw him go down and then made it back.”

Boutte was ejected immediately for the hit, which definitely looked unambiguously callous. Hopefully after reviewing the film, Miles will be able to determine if further disciplinary action is warranted for the senior lineman.

H/T CFB Reddit

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Les Miles has firm warning for LSU players considering Lambeau Leap against Wisconsin

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The LSU Tigers face the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field on Saturday, so naturally, a few LSU players thought they’d have some fun with it if they scored a touchdown.

Several players, including punt returner and cornerback Tre’Davious White, said they’d perform the Lambeau Leap if they scored a touchdown in the game, no matter what the punishment was for doing it. By NCAA rule, it would be a 15-yard penalty, though the players expected coach Les Miles to have something else in mind.

“Definitely. I’m pretty much just open to whatever punishment that’s going to come my way Monday,” White said, via Ross Dellenger of the Advocate. “It’s going to be bad, but I feel like, it’s just a dream of mine. Whatever Coach Miles has in store, I’m pretty sure it’s going to be some bad things. I’m ready to do it. It’s my last year. I want to make some memorable moments.”

So, coach, what would you do to them if they did?

Les: "I promise you, that if anybody does the Lambeau Leap, they will end up with their thumb out looking for a ride home."

— Barrett Sallee (@BarrettSallee) August 31, 2016

Alrighty then. That’s pretty persuasive. Perhaps Les is just aware of the hazards of the Lambeau Leap. Frankly, at this point, I hope White scores a touchdown on Saturday now. I want to see how committed he is to defying his coach.

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