LSU’s Les Miles Won’t Confirm Possible Staff Changes

ATLANTA (AP) - LSU coach Les Miles says he won’t discuss possible changes on his coaching staff before Wednesday night’s Chick-fil-A Bowl in Atlanta against Georgia Tech. Miles says he won’t make any more comments regarding his staff until the team returns to Baton Rouge.

LSU released the written statement from Miles after a report on ESPN’s Web site said former Tennessee defensive coordinator John Chavis has agreed to become the Tigers’ new defensive coordinator.

LSU has allowed 31 points in three straight games. and it had back-to-back losses to Mississippi and Arkansas to end a disappointing 7-5 regular season. Earlier this season, Florida and Georgia each scored more than 50 in victories over the Tigers.

LSU ranks 11th in the Southeastern Conference with its average of 25.9 points allowed and last in the league by allowing 221 yards passing per game.

The defensive collapse helped lead to LSU’s drop out of the Top 25 one year after its national championship.