LSU's Nick Brossette aims for bigger role after Leonard Fournette's exit

BATON ROUGE, La. -- Even Nick Brossette is unsure what his role will be this season, but the LSU running back knows it could be much bigger now that Leonard Fournette is out of the picture.

When healthy, the Tigers' star running back handled the vast majority of the carries during Brossette's first two college seasons. However, Fournette is now chasing his NFL dreams, while Brossette is chasing playing time -- under a new position coach whose track record indicates that he'll give touches to anyone who proves they deserve them.

"Just going into this year, I'm ready. I feel like I'm ready," Brossette said. "I got stronger and everything and faster. I feel like this is going to be a big year…