LSU's Les Miles names Kragthorpe offensive coordinator

Steve Kragthorpe, who spent seven years as the head coach at Tulsa and Louisville, has been named offensive coordinator at LSU, head coach Les Miles announced on Thursday.

"Steve brings to our staff the type of experience necessary to develop quarterbacks," Miles said. "He's an experienced play-caller who will bring a great deal of enthusiasm and energy to the staff. Steve will come in and build on what we've been able to accomplish on offense in the past. We think he's a great addition, and we're excited about bringing Steve and his family to Baton Rouge."

Known as a top offensive mind with experience in developing quarterbacks, Kragthorpe will oversee the LSU offense while also serving as the Tigers' quarterbacks coach.

"I'm very excited to join the staff at LSU and to work with Coach Miles," Kragthorpe said on Thursday. "I have had great respect for Coach Miles since my days at Tulsa when I was preparing to play his Oklahoma State team. Since then, I've watched his career and I've been extremely impressed with what he's done at LSU.

"This is a great opportunity to join the coaching staff for one of the top programs in college football and to compete in a league as strong and competitive as the SEC."