Miles: Tigers recovered well from ’Bama, excited for night game Sat.

LSU coach Les Miles' jubilant mood carried from Monday to Wednesday as he remained light-hearted during his weekly meeting with media.

Despite last weekend's victory against Alabama, which some players described as the most physically taxing game they had ever played, Miles said the team hasn't experienced any lag and has been practicing well so far.

"I looked for that," he said. "I felt like the pace of the practices has been good. I feel like the uptake was what it needed to be."

Miles also addressed this weekend's matchup with a visiting Western Kentucky team that has won five straight games.

"Conceptually, they do a number of things with formations and personnels that are going to concern us, and we have to work on them," he said. "We feel like we're going to match up pretty good."

Students aren't the only ones who are excited for the Tigers' first home night game since Northwestern State on Sept. 10. Miles said the team is ready to play under the lights.

"We're thrilled to be back in Tiger Stadium for a night game," Miles said. "Frankly, it's about time we had one of those."

Miles declined to name a starter at quarterback.

He maintained both senior quarterbacks Jordan Jefferson and Jarrett Lee will see time against Western Kentucky but said he hasn't spent much time considering a starter for the game.

Jefferson took most of the snaps after the first quarter against Alabama, amassing 67 passing yards and 46 rushing yards.

Miles said Jefferson's time was premeditated rather than a response to the play of Lee.

"We anticipated him playing a very significant role in that game," he said.

Lee didn't return to the field after throwing his second interception of the game in the third quarter against the Crimson Tide.

"My same two guys, I'm looking forward to them playing," Miles said. "They're working hard and understanding the position they're in."

Miles talked on the field with Saban prior to and following the game Saturday. He said both visits were respectful.

"I wished him luck and that we'd both stay healthy," Miles said. "He was gracious in defeat, and I'm certain he's looking forward to their future opponents."

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