LSU 'could have done better' with punt returns against Alabama

LSU wide receiver D.J. Chark catches the ball against Alabama defensive back Levi Wallace during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)One of the costlier plays for LSU in the Saturday loss at Alabama came early in the second quarter, when the Tigers appeared close to grabbing momentum with a 14-3 deficit.

D.J. Chark's punt return of more than 30 yards to get beyond midfield came back due to an illegal block penalty against Jontre Kirklin.

That penalty set LSU back to its 13, costing the Tigers what would have been their best starting field position against a punter who was named Monday as the SEC special teams…