I would be ecstatic if it happened, but noNico and Ambry, I don't see it happening. Thats pretty much what I was gonna say bryanchip His passing accuracy has come along nicely but I would like to see him run the ball a bit more. We didnt really see much against Vanderbilt, considering that they played much of that game in the rain. We don't have that. Go Big Orange! he likely wont match hooks success but you just never know til the lights come on and the balls are flung. After all, Milton began the 2021 season as Tennessees starter, before giving way to Hooker. We support responsible gambling. He is a magnificent physical specimen (6'5" and 245lbs)and a devastating runner. Now he has 1 season remaining to make it all right and continue the meteoric. Its what he does. That's not a huge difference, but Milton certainly looks more put together and appears more physically ready for a complete season. Some. The reception put Tillman at 48 yards for the night on two receptions. The guy that couldnt hit a deep shot for anything the guy that looked uncomfortable the guy that got benched? Knowing what we know, which quarterback would you start in the fall. Mike Valenti show on 97.1 just said the rumors going around up there is that Michigan QB Joe Milton in the middle of the Rutgers game was disgruntled telling teammates during the game he was. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGaIdhEdrfk, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKX3B7lR4yE, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG786IBA46g, https://mgoblog.com/content/hello-joe-milton. During the season in mop up duty he played better. He came in here from Michigan with a cannon for an arm, but always overthrew everyone. The reception put Tillman at 48 yards for the night on two receptions. He needs to keep them ball as well some on RPOs. Log in or register to post comments. Neither of those stat lines are enough to make a full season prediction of how they'd do, but turnovers and accuracy have been an issue for Milton dating back to his prep days. Either way, 6 5, 245 with a head of steam is gonna take a corner with brass balls to want that tackle. I agree with this sentiment. In reply to Nothing is "off". was by My Name is LEGIONS. Being 2020, anythings possible. Its been a dry spell for qb play and even longer since weve had a true game changer. Milton is as big as linebackers so he needs to use his size. Milton began the 2020. Joe milton #5 (@Qbjayy7) February 18, 2021. The Bobcats (10-4) had time to answer, and Nathanial Vakos kicked a tying 46-yard field goal with 4 seconds left. And again, he could easily be speaking of Milton, who lost the job to Hooker in Week 2 of 2021 and never got it back until Hookers knee injury in November ended his season. The Tennessee quarterbacks coach said the Vols hoped to draw Clemson offsides with a hard-count from Milton. If you use any of the above quotes, please credit A to Z Sports and H/T Sportskeeda. You can tell they are coaching him to work the reads and throw the ball. Milton started out playing for head coach Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines. How much better could the quarterback who was benched at Michigan and Tennessee and was a placeholder for bigger and better things as recently as a month ago be after working an entire offseason with the first team offense? The last play, you cant go back and change it after its done.. I mean he has to be a solid QB. Milton attended Olympia High School in Orlando, Florida. Its a done deal. Joe Milton is a 22-year-old American football player who hails from Pahokee, Florida, and is a very promising quarterback. Milton was Hookers roommate this season, and soaked up valuable knowledge of the position, and how to manage it on and off the field. Milton passed for 1,077 yards, four passing touchdowns, and four . Staying at UT was probably much better for his career than going to a Power 5 school and toiling away. Though hes shown great improvement, he lack the precision that Hooker had. Incompletions are drive killers and make it rough on the defense. IMO, Ambry is the biggest loss. One that Milton largely passed on Friday night. The result worked. A prerequisite needs tweaking for him and others, Damieon George Jr., former Alabama OL, announces SEC East commitment, SEC Shorts releases final 2022 season report cards for every team, Rapid Reaction: Back-to-back! The former Michigan quarterback played solid in a blowout win over Vanderbilt but the Vols will need more from their signal caller against the Tigers. In order to change the tide on the rivalry however, we first need to make sure that night game jerseys are selling like hotcakes in Ohio. Hes got nice touch on the deep ball and isnt afraid to throw it. We also know that Milton recently ran a faster 40 time. At 6'5", 243 pounds and possessing a big arm and. McCaffrey did come in to relieve a dinged up Shea Patterson two seasons ago in South Bend, but it was only for a series or two. A team can score 14 and beat the Vols lol, Your offense is just too simple to fool an elite defense. Jalen Carter is good cause hes in a gimmicky defense. Beasley on the Vols Defense is dialed in. surely you can see that. The current guy is 14-0 and going for another title which would give him alone more than the Vols have in the last 50 years lol. He completed just 11 of 21 passes for 147 yards and a touchdown in a 56-0 rout of a Commodores team that finished with a 5-7 record, and did not qualify for a bowl game. In reply to Lets hope more Cam newton by Midukman. Did Joe Milton do enough to stake a claim as QB1 for Tennessee? St juste and Myles Sims shouldve stayed. There will probably be some bumps in the road early but this might be our best case scenario going forward. After the Tigers reached the end zone to cut Tennessees lead to 21-14, the Volunteers came right back, with Milton connecting with Ramel Keyton on this 46-yard touchdown to push Tennessees lead back to 14: But more importantly for Milton, and the Tennessee offense in 2023, might be thes other two touchdowns he threw in the game. DECEMBER 31, 2022 247SPORTS.COM. In 2019, Milton finds himself at third on the depth chart instead of fourth, but as of current, he's second, with McCaffrey doubtful this week with a concussion suffered at Wisconsin. he can and will mix in a few run plays but thats it. Even though this is not the bowl Clemson and Tennessee were aiming for at the start of the season, what an opportunity it is for Klubnik and Milton to get ready to get ready for next year! Its not a bad problem to have. But as long as the redzone D stood, we won the game. In his first-career game for the Tennessee Volunteers, quarterback Joe Milton did a little bit of everything. [Im] not naming a backup [quarterback].. 1:42. Privacy Policy Please sign in or register. He passed for 147 yards and a touchdown in the 560 victory. The offense you describe never wins championships for that reason. He was. One that Milton largely passed on Friday night. There is no denying that. Looking to 2023 which game are Vols gonna lose intentionally? Gambling problem? Squaring off with a top ten team in Clemson, who won the ACC Championship, in the Orange Bowl provided a much stiffer test. But that is the big knock I remember against him. Well Milton needs to run the ball more. How about we chuck aside the size comparisons and allow Milton to be Joe fucking Milton? There was obviously a lot of excitement when Milton committed. The best of Tennessee's 2022 college football season. Did not mean to say as a pro. Bangura scored on a 3-yard option right after breaking off a 40-yarder midway through the third. Squirrel White waddles in celebration after Tennessee TD, Tennessee's big play leads to Jabari Small's TD, UT's Milton III: It's all about preparation and trust, UT Martin Skyhawks vs. Tennessee Volunteers: Full Highlights, Joe Milton goes 21-yard on impressive carry, Joe Milton crosses goal-line for 1-yard Rushing TD, Joe Milton crosses goal line for 4-yard TD, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. In three years at Michigan, he completed a cumulative 86 of 152 pass attempts for 1,194 yards, five touchdowns and six interceptions. Latest Videos. If Milton has half the balls Gardner has we can beat OSU. You give Heup some 5 stars and let see what yall can do. All rights reserved. he already has improved a lot from when he lost the job to hook. Another insurance is CJH might just also play Nico in some kind of rotation but difference is, with the starters and not just in garbage time. Quarterback Joe MIlton faced a true test against the Clemson Tigers Friday night. Once the safety breaks, MIlton resets and hits the post route behind him, away from the leverage of the cornerback in coverage: This is elite-level quarterback play, and a throw that could give head coach Josh Heupel confidence in Milton to start the 2023 campaign. Hes essentially the same prospect, just even better. WE are truly in unknown territory here. Typing error under Milton's bio. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Michigan quarterback Joe Milton (5) runs up the field during their college football game against Middle Tennessee at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, on Saturday, August 31, 2019. Its very rare a frosh QB comes in and plays well for an entire season. With Hendon Hooker sidelined with a knee injury in Tennessees loss to South Carolina back in November, Milton stepped into the starting lineup for the Volunteers to close out the season. But Tennessee's defense must rebound from a dreadful. His background of below average accuracy and propensity to turn the ball over is concerning. [22] In the game, Milton passed for 251 yards and three touchdowns in the 3114 victory to earn MVP honors.[23]. In reply to Maybe he can't hit a by ldevon1. Follow your favorite teams and leagues for in-depth analysis and expert coverage from the best newsroom in sports. Is that Josh Gattis' dream? Georgia rallies, survives on missed field goal to beat Ohio State, reach national title game. McCaffrey has played in a total of 13 games and is 18-of-35 for 242 yards and three touchdowns with zero interceptions. A chance to stake his claim as QB1 for the Volunteers heading into next season. Clemson (11-3) countered. But beyond Miltons numbers, was how he played the position, and answered some of the questions facing him for both Friday night, and beyond. Milton, who will turn 23 this year, transferred and might have again were it not for the unfortunate injury to Hooker. Milton was one of three primary competitors for the starting quarterback job. ? Friday night will be a different story. 2022 MGoBlog. Meant to say measurables today. The last time UGA tried to develop pocket passers the last two fled the program and one is playing on Sundays for doing so. Please sign in or register. He is improving yes. Uiagalelei in the transfer portal, it will be Milton vs. true freshman Cade Klubnik for all the marbles oranges. Click to reveal Joe Milton is here. Hes sneaky fast, not Denard by any means. If 2021 Milton shows up then its Nico Time! . I know he's got a cannon for an arm, and that's great. [7][8] Milton was considered the favorite after McCaffrey decided to transfer. The win propelled Tennessee to their first 11-win season since 2001, when they finished the season 11-2, and ranked fourth in the nation. If it were up to me, I'd give Milton a shot. For Tennessee to have a chance next year, 10 yards at a time is what we need. We finished 21st in Rushing Defense for the season nationally. After graduating from Michigan, he'll have three years of eligibility remaining. The best of Tennessee's 2022 college football season, Joe Milton's stellar performance helps Tennessee win the Orange Bowl, Milton drops 46-yard dime to Keyton for a Volunteers TD. You must be logged in to post a comment. Lets rank the NFL teams still standing in the divisional round. If you feel like you're losing control over your gambling experience, call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, PA, WV), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-888- 532-3500(Virginia) 1-800-522-4700 (NV, TN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO, TN), 1-855-2CALLGA (IL), 1-800-270-7117 (MI). Then it was now that defenses have tape on him (like there wasnt tape before) they will shut down his gimmicky offense with ease. Entering the 2021 season, Milton was named starter over Hooker. All I am saying is Milton has to be more versatile instead of sitting back in pocket all the time. Well see what they have in store for the second half. [13] He was benched in favor of Hendon Hooker, a fellow transfer quarterback from Virginia Tech, after an injury against Pittsburgh. In reply to Beating Ohio St. will not be by IndyMattGoBlue. Heups system is all about moving the ball. While I'm optimistic to see Milton play, weren't Peters and McCaffrey both given YMRMFSPA comps to Andrew Luck? Nothing NFL GMs and coaches like more than finding a player whos exceptional at something and building offenses around it. A prerequisite needs tweaking for him and others, Damieon George Jr., former Alabama OL, announces SEC East commitment, SEC Shorts releases final 2022 season report cards for every team, Rapid Reaction: Back-to-back! Milton attended Olympia High School in Orlando, Florida. He previously played for Michigan Early years. Tennessee is only one of a handful of SEC football states with legalized sports betting. They are right. Sadly I miss the John Navarre days. With Hooker looking ahead to next year's NFL Draft, it presents an opportunity for Milton to be a full-time starting quarterback next season. Again, not a huge difference, but Milton does have the edge. re: Jon Crompton on Joe Milton Posted on 1/4/23 at 9:08 am to Luggahead quote: I will give Milton this, he has a rocket launcher for an arm. he is improving and he will never be a running qb. If he can just put it all together (have the lights come on as they say), he could have as good a season as Hookers last Milton, a Michigan transfer, struggled in his time with the Wolverines. The last time Milton was . Tennessee is only one of a handful of SEC football states with legalized sports betting. Id like to see more of that. 1 ranked offense in college football. Also, you seem to be overlooking gwhites obsession/stalker behavior when it comes to the Dawgs. He looked like the same Milton a week later against SEC tomato can Vanderbilt, barely completing 50 percent of his passes and using his big arm for a couple of wow throws in an unremarkable game to make you forget about all the other questions. Despite the highlight throws, Tennessee has just 14 points, low by Josh Heupel-era standards. Greg McElroy is the worst announcer ever, but yes Joe Milton has an arm! His accuracy looked much improved. The disclaimer is important. Agreed. Meet the Future of Michigan Football (Joe Milton) - YouTube 0:00 / 4:37 Meet the Future of Michigan Football (Joe Milton) 85,593 views Sep 23, 2020 1.2K Dislike Share Save Scott Fisher 83.8K. Hooker was a very talented smart QB. Be able to hit all the throws most of the time. On 2nd-and-8 from the Bowling Green 40-yard line, Milton stepped out of the pocket and let a pass fly high and deep to the end zone, placed perfectly into the hands of Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman. We have, You forgot to begin and end with LOL. I sure hope so for him. And thats not the case. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Joe Milton made this throw look so effortless? Due to injury, Hooker replaced Milton III as the Vols' starting quarterback against Pittsburgh last season. Tennessee did this with very few 4 star guys, mostly 3 star talent. In three seasons with Olympia, Milton threw for 3,975 yards, 35 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions. But, if he can learn to escape when the pocket breaks down and get a few yards instead of eating so many sacks I think thatll help in so many ways. Virginia Tech transfer Hendon Hooker, a redshirt senior who started threw for nearly 3,000 yards and rushed for over 1,000 more with the Hokies, and returning sophomore Harrison Bailey were both vying for the job. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. And hes bigger than most linebackers Dude is an athletic freak. Milton is listed at 6-5, 245 pounds, to McCaffrey's 6-5, 220. Milton dropped back with a pair of receivers on . But total defense is based primarily on one thing, yards gained against you. if 14-0 and in the NCG again = embarassing, what is getting 63 hung on you in a must win by South CAROLINA LOL. He was excellent in the Orange Bowl. He seems to have an amazing depth of talent. No 20 yard overthrows that I saw. Love him despite though. Or maybe more correctly, the Mgofaithful wishful thinking that the next guy is finally going to be Luck 2.0? Ambry or not, we were going to get housed by OSU's receivers. Milton leads Michigan with two TDs in win vs. Minnesota (1:45) Joe Milton completes 15 of 22 passes, while throwing for a touchdown and running for another in Michigan's 49-24 win vs. Minnesota. I dont think theres just one thing, Heupelsaid, when asked what separated Milton from Hooker and Bailey. Navarre is somehow both under and over rated. This biographical article relating to an American football quarterback is a stub. The Volunteers run a post/dig combination on the left side, and watch as Milton uses his eyes to influence the safety to break on the dig route. Perhaps though, the dearth of starting caliber CBs will force Don Brown to gameplan around a lack of talent at the corner position. 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