Miles says LSU has starting QB, but transfer is ‘coming like heck’

LSU coach Les Miles addressed the media following Saturday’s spring practice that included a scrimmage during which all units reportedly received at least 40 reps.

One of the topics was the performance of his quarterbacks, which have been talked about in the days following the announced departure of former starter Anthony Jennings.

Brandon Harris is the incumbent, having started for the Tigers in 2015. But the passing game struggled at times last season, and former Purdue QB Danny Etling has brought fresh blood to the competition for the spring.

Here’s what Miles had to say about the quarterbacks on Saturday:

Coach Miles: We are more consistent throwing the ball than we've been. We have some talented young receivers that will be fun to watch play.

— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) March 12, 2016

Miles on Etling: "Understands what's going on, gets the ball where it needs to go." #LSU

— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) March 12, 2016

Coach Miles: He (Brandon Harris) has more poise and comfort. I think he and Danny Etling will really give us some quality play.

— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) March 12, 2016

#LSU coach Les Miles: Anthony Jennings, we wish him the very best. Going in a direction to benefit him.

— JimKleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) March 12, 2016

Miles on Etling, Harris: "I think Brandon is probably the starter and I think Danny is coming like heck." #LSU

— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) March 12, 2016

More notes from Miles’ media session:

#LSU coach Les Miles says "day to day, nip and tuck" for Kendell Beckwith to return to spring practice.

— JimKleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) March 12, 2016

Miles on Beckwith's replacement at MLB: "A number of guys that can step in there. Duke Riley would factor in, Devin White, Divinity." #LSU

— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) March 12, 2016

#LSU coach Les Miles says OL Jevonte Domond is no longer with the team. "Graduated and moved on."

— JimKleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) March 12, 2016

Miles on No. 1 O-line: Pocic, Clapp, Teuehema, Weathersby. "Number of guys" competing for other spot. #LSU

— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) March 12, 2016

#LSU coach Les Miles: Maea Teuhema, CHidi and KJ Malone rotating at LT

— JimKleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) March 12, 2016

Nick Cole

Nick Cole is a former print journalist with several years of experience covering the SEC. Born and raised in SEC country, he has taken in the game-day experience at all 14 stadiums.