Les Miles: LSU players who do 'Lambeau Leap' will need a ride home
Les Miles will have no tolerance for any of his players doing the Lambeau Leap after a touchdown vs. Wisconsin on Saturday.
The Tigers and Badgers are playing at the Packers home stadium and, according to the Advocate, a few of LSU’s players have said they’ll be making the jump in honor of the Packers if they score a touchdown.
Miles said no way.
“I promise you that if anybody jumps (for) the Lambeau Leap, they’ll end up with their thumb out to see if they can get a ride home,” Miles said on the Southeastern Conference teleconference on Wednesday morning.
No, Miles isn’t suddenly against his players having fun. He just doesn’t want to deal with a 15-yard penalty. NCAA rules prohibit players from jumping into the stands. If they do, a personal foul penalty is assessed. Miles doesn’t want to have to kick off from the 20-yard-line or force his kicker into a 35-yard extra point.
The point about the penalty has clearly been made to LSU’s players too. Wide receiver Malachi Dupre said Monday he wasn’t going to risk it.
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“This game, no, but maybe in the future,” Dupre said, referencing an NFL touchdown. “Right now it would be a 15-yard penalty and I can’t cost the team.”
Cornerback and punt returner Tre’Davious White is one of those prepared to deal with the consequences of jumping into the stands if he scored a touchdown.
“I’m pretty much just open to whatever punishment that’s going to come my way Monday,” White said via the Advocate.
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When Dupre was informed of White’s potential rebellion, he refused to join him.
“For Lambeau leaping? That comes with seniority. I’m not going to try that right now, I’m a junior,” Dupre said.
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