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What Michigan football QB coach Ben McDaniels liked from Joe Milton's first start

Ben McDaniels has certain things he's looking for from a quarterback making their first start.

McDaniels — Michigan football's quarterbacks coach — wants to see the new starter exhibit control of the offense. He wants the quarterback to be at ease running the offense.

Sometimes, McDaniels acknowledged, these things can take some time.

But not with Joe Milton.

“Played with great poise," McDaniels said Wednesday. "He was comfortable in the pocket. I think from a starting point, that’s a great start.

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