Miles focuses on SEC Championship

Fresh off an overwhelming victory against No. 3 Arkansas, LSU coach Les Miles has his attention focused on the Southeastern Conference Championship.

Despite whispers hinting that LSU has already clinched a spot in the BCS title game, Miles is only preparing for No. 14 Georgia.

"There is never a thought in our minds what the next game holds," Miles said. "Very specifically about this championship and this conference. We intend to make a great showing for ourselves and prepare and go in there and play well."

INJURY REPORT

Miles said sophomore safety Eric Reid ran at practice Monday and should participate fully Tuesday. Reid is expected to play against Georgia.

Miles said sophomore running back Alfred Blue and sophomore defensive tackle Michael Brockers have recovered from minor injuries and are also expected to play against the Bulldogs. Miles said freshman running back Terrence Magee is recovering from an injury, and his status for the SEC Championship is questionable.

STUDRAWA TO OHIO STATE?

Rumors have circulated that new Ohio State coach Urban Meyer has sought out LSU offensive coordinator Greg Studrawa to join him with the Buckeyes.

Studrawa, also the offensive line coach, became the offensive coordinator when quarterbacks coach Steve Kragthorpe was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease this summer. Miles said he has spoken with Studrawa about his future with LSU, but Miles has not been contacted by Meyer regarding Studrawa and the Ohio State job.

"Coach Stud recognizes that he's stepped in and done a great job and this is a place that would love to have him stay," Miles said. "For me to be more specific about the details would be inappropriate."

HILLIARD NAMED SEC FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK

Freshman running back Kenny Hilliard was named SEC Freshman of the Week after rushing for a career-high 102 yards against Arkansas.

Hilliard also ran for a 6-yard touchdown in the second quarter against the Razorbacks. The Patterson native has rushed for 248 yards this season with six touchdowns.

CHAVIS FINALIST FOR TOP ASSISTANT AWARD

LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis was named a finalist for the Frank Broyles Award, given to the nation's top assistant coach.

Chavis joins Wisconsin offensive coordinator Paul Chryst, Michigan defensive coordinator Greg Mattison, Arkansas offensive coordinator Garrick McGee and Alabama assistant head coach Sal Sunseri as Broyles Award finalists.

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