LSU's Flynn wears brace, practices
BATON ROUGE — LSU quarterback Matt Flynn wore a brace on his right ankle, but he did practice Tuesday afternoon, according to coach Les Miles.
Matt Flynn, who injured his ankle in the No. 2 Tigers win over Virginia Tech on Saturday, was not at practice during the media portion of practice, which is usually only a few short periods.
"He was on the practice field and took some reps (repetitions)," Miles said on a WWL Radio talk show out of New Orleans after practice. He was not available to reporters after practice.
"I think he'll be able to go, no question" Miles said of Matt Flynn's status for Saturday's 7 p.m. home game against Middle Tennessee. "We figure he'll be available to us."
Matt Flynn wore a large black boot around his ankle and up to his knee after practice.
"He puts that on after practice," LSU sports information director Michael Bonnette said. "He ran today. He threw."
Matt Flynn was supposed to meet with reporters Tuesday night after practice, but Bonnette said he had to have treatment. Bonnette said Matt Flynn was also getting treatment early in practice Tuesday during the media portion.
Miles is expected to have more to say on Matt Flynn's condition today. Matt Flynn has helped lead LSU to 45-0 and 48-7 victories in its first two games. He is ranked fifth in the Southeastern Conference in passing efficiency with a 140.4 rating on 29-of-46 passing for 345 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions.
Miles told WWL he has no problem getting backup quarterback Ryan Perrilloux more playing time should Matt Flynn not play very much against Middle Tennessee.
"We enjoy getting ol' Perr-i-lox in the game," Miles said, playing with the pronunciation of Perrilloux's last name. "I like how he's progressing."
Perrilloux has completed 7 of 8 passes for 105 yards in two games for three touchdowns and no interceptions.
PITTMAN HONORED: LSU senior defensive end Kirston Pittman was named the defensive lineman of the week by the SEC for his play in the Virginia Tech game. Pittman made eight tackles as LSU held Virginia Tech to 149 yards of offense.
MILES ON MICHIGAN AGAIN: Miles was asked by WWL on Tuesday night about the Michigan job, which may come open this season should Lloyd Carr resign as many have said he would.
"The Michigan thing is something I don't want to talk about," Miles said politely. "I think Lloyd Carr is a great coach. He won a national championship. I'm in total support of him. I'm all about these Tigers."
Miles played for Michigan in the 1970s and was an assistant coach for the Wolverines in the 1980s.
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