Performance & security by Cloudflare. 7 Clemson Tigers in the Orange Bowl on Friday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. But also considering the O-Lines and WR talent he had at his disposal, he massively underperformed. Milton did everything he couldnt do consistently until this season and may as well be a walking billboard for what Heupel has built in such a short time in Knoxville. . But if he's not accurate, he could throw it as far as Ypsilanti and it wouldn't make any difference. The next plays got to happen, Milton said. However, if he can take care of the ball even a little bit, his physical gifts are just too much to ignore. As big as he is, reminds me of Ohio States Carnell Jones. At the latest, Milton will be ready for the 2024 Draft. 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! Heups system is all about moving the ball. The Tennessee Volunteers quarterback has four siblings. In reply to While I'm optimistic to see by Nickel. Hes got nice touch on the deep ball and isnt afraid to throw it. They arent talking about it because: "That was just definitely outside," said an unblinking Milton of the talk about UT's "bad culture". And didnt look anything like Joe Milton III. Signals to me in-house agreement that only certain ears get to hear. I think it's at least helpful to stoke some excitement and give us a sense of the type of player we might be getting. In three seasons with Olympia, Milton threw for 3,975 yards, 35 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions. 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. I'm a little surprised by those numbers because McCaffrey has shown that he's plenty fast on the field with a handful of pretty long runs to his name. Please logout and login again. You sound like me. Joe is an incredible talent! Lets rank the NFL teams still standing in the divisional round. [16], In the 2022 season, Hooker was the primary starter for the 112 Volunteers. He showed touch on short throws, which he hadnt shown since he arrived on campus. 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). 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. Theres more, of course, to being quarterback than just having a strong arm. 45.77.36.152 Latest Videos. He had 251 yards passing, 3 impressive touchdown throws and completed 68 percent of his passes. Design by Human Element. Look at Arkansas QB KJ Jefferson, perfect example. Klubnik should be the unquestioned starter in Clemson, while Milton may have what it takes to hold five-star freshman Nico Iamaleava at bay. . I will be surprised if he doesnt hit the portal after spring practice. Then give it to your play makers and let them score. The Tennessee quarterbacks coach said the Vols hoped to draw Clemson offsides with a hard-count from Milton. The quarterback threw for 1,194 yards, five touchdowns, and six interceptions. Typing error under Milton's bio. Clemson (11-3) countered. This may bode very well for our passing offense, with Milton getting as many reps as needed. At 6'5", 243 pounds and possessing a big arm and. That bomb he threw to Hyatt early against Vanderbilt looked like he flicked his wrist and put it 60 yards in the air. Also a top 20 ground D. The area that was our weakness was our secondary passing Defense. I remember in the start of 2021 he seemed very raw but talented and it seems like hes refined his game a good bit. [3][4], Milton spent his first two years at Michigan (2018, 2019) as a backup to starter Shea Patterson. And might push mid 60's in year two. Fuzzy we won games bc other teams couldnt put up 50 points like Tennessee was doing. Ambry or not, we were going to get housed by OSU's receivers. Milton was poised and didnt panic. We finished 21st in Rushing Defense for the season nationally. A chance to stake his claim as QB1 for the Volunteers heading into next season. 5 NBA players who will likely make their first All-Star appearance, ranked. He threw on time and with anticipation. Milton started the season as Michigan's man under center, and he looked damn good against Minnesota and Michigan. Agreed. All rights reserved. Give the guy a chance. Hell compete with Milton, but if Milton made a significant jump in 15 bowl practices (and a week of practice as the QB1 for Vandy), what will he look like after 15 more practices this spring and an entire summer of work? Milton dropped back with a pair of receivers on . Go Big Orange! Uiagalelei in the transfer portal, it will be Milton vs. true freshman Cade Klubnik for all the marbles oranges. 1Y; 0:11. Either way, 6 5, 245 with a head of steam is gonna take a corner with brass balls to want that tackle. The quarterback has one year of eligibility left and could declare for the 2023 NFL Draft or stay for another season at Tennessee. Its a bit of a one off that CJH developed a dual to the passing level of Hooker. Navarre is very under appreciated. In reply to Navarre is somehow both by othernel. Notable traits: Big arm, tough, very athletic, dual threat Now here is Milton: As a recruit: 4* 6-5.5, 230 lbs (#204 overall, #9 pro) As a pro: 6-5, 234 lbs, 4.65 40 Will start after two years with the program (RS Sophomore) Before you go chest pumping, Georgia had 5 star talent all over the field. We don't have that. [13] He was benched in favor of Hendon Hooker, a fellow transfer quarterback from Virginia Tech, after an injury against Pittsburgh. We have seen improvement though. Michigan won. There are multiple viable options already in the QB room and of course If you use any of the above quotes, please credit A to Z Sports and H/T Sportskeeda. NBA mock draft 2023: Updated projection with Victor Wembanyama to surprise team in lottery sim. And if not, well, at least we got to see Milton throw an orange some 100 yards in the lead-up to it then. Rent free in your head little one. Georgia destroys TCU to repeat as national champs, Rapid Reaction: LSU dominates Purdue in short-handed Citrus Bowl wipeout, Rapid Reaction: Mississippi State swings its sword, wins ReliaQuest Bowl on last-second field goal, Rapid Reaction: Unreal! Tennessee does not have a top 10 defense, not even a top 50 defense. About Saturday Down South | Ethics and Editorial Standards | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Other Conferences: Big Ten | ACC | Pac-12, A former beat reporter, Andrew Olson is a news manager for Saturday Down South. Its like just a flick of the wrist and that ball comes out Hard! if 14-0 and in the NCG again = embarassing, what is getting 63 hung on you in a must win by South CAROLINA LOL. Milton was Hookers roommate this season, and soaked up valuable knowledge of the position, and how to manage it on and off the field. If hes improved his accuracy, the sky is the limit. IMO, Ambry is the biggest loss. In reply to Maybe he can't hit a by ldevon1. If Gattis cannot figure out how to take advantage of both his strengths and weaknesses, he'll be less successful - and we should hang out Gattis. Theyll be an odd symmetry between Hooker and Milton next year, one that could play out like the same beautiful symphony. Joe Milton is a 6'5.5", 230-pound Pro-Style Quarterback from Orlando, FL. Win either one of those two and Michigan plays LSU or Oklahoma for all the marbles. Hes sneaky fast, not Denard by any means. 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. And they always believe they can coach up the rest. He's got -8 yards on seven carries tonight. Weiss on leave due to police investigation. 6 Tennessee beat No. Of course he has to not overthrow those and if he cant then jackson or Nico get the job. Milton, who played his freshman season farther south at Pahokee, developed into a four-star prospect in his three years at Olympia, despite his completion rate never eclipsing 50%. Its very rare a frosh QB comes in and plays well for an entire season. Nearly 70 yards covered and still hits his guy right on the numbers. Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) December 31, 2022. He fits the physical mold for sure. 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. Milton, a product of Orlando's Olympia High, entered the NCAA transfer portal in February. Its definitely his best option. Now its an elite defense will shut it down. The question is accuracy and knowing when to put touch on the ball and when to rifle it. Nothing is "off". was at home during covid lost job feels comfortable to transfer back near home. The guy that couldnt hit a deep shot for anything the guy that looked uncomfortable the guy that got benched? A lot of big plays will be given up this year. He knows the system and with the freakish arm strength he has he needs to be somewhere that puts the ball in the air often. But if Friday night was any indication, Milton has the talent, and experience, to not just start out as QB1. Friday night will be a different story. Maybe Harbaugh saw a little bit of both Luck and Kaepernick in him. Hell be transferring to the Gators. He has 1 decent game(not great) and all of a sudden his future is freaky bright? They run him every 4th or 5th play just to keep the defenses honest. There is no denying that. 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. 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. Theres so much left for us out there, Heupel said. Legendary British guitarist Jeff Beck has died aged 78 after 'suddenly' contracting bacterial meningitis, Jeff Beck dies aged 78: Legendary British guitarist passes away after 'suddenly' contracting bacterial meningitis - weeks after finishing tour with Johnny Depp appeared first on Your Content. Well Milton needs to run the ball more. In reply to For a frame of reference: He was average in the Vandy game but UT didnt need anything more from him. Despite the highlight throws, Tennessee has just 14 points, low by Josh Heupel-era standards. Super young and not a lot of starzzzz on paper compared to the last 5 years. Milton started out playing for head coach Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines. I wondered who was paying him!! Let's put the onus on the coaches to use him to best advantage. He led Tennessee to a victory over Vanderbilt in the season finale, but that game was played in the rain, and Milton was not tasked with doing much for the Volunteers offense. Nico is the wild card. Being 2020, anythings possible. As if we forgot. Instead it was the most intriguing player of 2023 setting up his 6th super senior season. Should either of these guys ball out, no doubt about it, Clemson and/or Tennessee will definitely be making the College Football Playoff next year. Per Josh Henschke, the Feds are NOT involved in the Weiss investigation. The same way Missouri set records when Heupel was the offensive coordinator for Drew Lock, and the same way UCF set records when Heupel was head coach. This was a massive improvement and probably evidence that with full focus on Milton its paying off. Milton sat behind Hendon Hooker at Tennessee for the majority of the last two years, but there was a time Milton was ahead of Hooker on the depth chart. In reply to I would be ecstatic if it by RockinLoud. Lol. Us TN fans know all about that. 3 and outs must not happen. The idea of super senior Joe Milton throwing to freshman Asaad Waseem is an enticing one for the family. Joe Milton has reportedly found a new home, and it's in the Southeastern Conference. Hes a prostyle pocket passer. Although Id be less shocked if an alien shot out of my ass. Trust the system and your place in it, Hooker told Milton. What the guy has in spades though is that rocket cannon arm. I love the idea of hitting receivers in stride 60-plus yards down the field. not in this system. His pocket presence was pretty good in the orange bowl, he moved around nicely in the pocket. 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? surely you can see that. The quarterback threw for 1,194 yards, five touchdowns, and six interceptions. The strong-armed one-time starter replaces Hooker to try to spark the No. Joe Milton is here. Though hes shown great improvement, he lack the precision that Hooker had. Good for the young man! Milton, a Michigan transfer, struggled in his time with the Wolverines. Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III and his rocket arm guided the No. For now, this is Miltons Vols team he is leading. Pep was lead on JM, and the one who was going nuts! The D is what it is and likely will be similar in production to last seasons if they dont find some DBs in the portal to last until our frosh get a year under their belts. It can be overcome. 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. he already has improved a lot from when he lost the job to hook. With Milton, whose a pocket passer, not a dual style is being coached by this staff the same way to develop his pocket presence, accuracy in throwing like they did Hooker. obsessed with a team that you dont even like. Navarre is somehow both under and over rated. Yes the batted balls by Midukman. McCaffrey has played in a total of 13 games and is 18-of-35 for 242 yards and three touchdowns with zero interceptions. Yes the batted balls thing was always a mystery. Big explosive plays are important but until Milton can hit those big throws with some consistency,then he has to add another area to his game. Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel spoke on Joe Milton being a backup all season to Hooker and about his talent. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. I think a few things have clicked for him as hes making more technical throws and reads. In reply to I guess your not a fan of by azee2890. He may as well have been talking about Milton, the sudden Superman of a quarterback after his brilliant performance in the Orange Bowl win over Clemson. 1. [6], Milton competed with Dylan McCaffrey to be Michigan's starter in 2020. The last play, you cant go back and change it after its done.. I bet dude could throw it 80 yards of he really put some umph into it. Its been a dry spell for qb play and even longer since weve had a true game changer. 6 Volunteers to a 31-14 win over the No. Id like to see more of that. Friday nights Orange Bowl presented a huge opportunity for Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton. Then it was now that defenses have tape on him (like there wasnt tape before) they will shut down his gimmicky offense with ease. I do think the D will take a step and cover any drop off in points production averages. Hes essentially the same prospect, just even better. Even in HS he barely had 50% completion rates. The simplified system will make him look OK against weaker and even good Defenses, but when an elite D shows up hell need to be able to run a more complex pro style offense like Ohio State to hang. That's certainly got to improve if he's going to be the #Vols' starting quarterback. Kaepernick completion percentage at Nevada: 58% (62% first year starting for the 49ers), Luck completion percentage first year starting: 56% (70% the following year). His accuracy looked much improved. Is that Josh Gattis' dream? 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. Timeline 2021 Sep 6, 2021: News Pitt vs. Tennessee Game Week: Key Takeaways from. Again, you're neglecting to consider the fact that there really hadn't been any live/pad practices since the end of last season -- so it's hard to believe he'd already definitivelylost the job. 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