An LSU star linebacker had a 'pivotal' practice as he tries to return against Arkansas

LSU junior linebacker Whit Weeks was listed as questionable on the Tigers' availability report Wednesday night ahead of their game against Arkansas.

Weeks, LSU's defensive captain, has missed the past three games with an injury to the same right ankle that required surgery after the Texas Bowl last season.

LSU interim coach Frank Wilson said Weeks would practice with the team Wednesday as he tries to come back for Saturday's game in Tiger Stadium.

"Today is a pivotal day for him and his practice to see how his body holds up," Wilson said Wednesday morning on the SEC coaches teleconference. "We're anxious to see how that happens. Certainly could use his contributions and his leadership on the field, but we gotta play it day-by-day."

LSU has lighter practices scheduled Thursday and Fr