Throw in the fact that Milton is running in the 4.6 range at over 240 pounds and you have something that offensive coordinators dream of. [2] He committed to the University of Michigan to play college football. We have to remember that with most talented QBs, the more starts the more they calm down and settle into rhythms and got no reason to think Joe will be any different. The talent has always been there with Milton, but it has always been about putting it all together. Per Josh Henschke, the Feds are NOT involved in the Weiss investigation. 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. Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton torched Clemson through the air during the Vols' 31-14 win over the Tigers in the Orange Bowl, a coming of age moment that sparked national media reaction for the . If 2021 Milton shows up then its Nico Time! Now he has 1 season remaining to make it all right and continue the meteoric. First was this touchdown to open the scoring. . The Bobcats (10-4) had time to answer, and Nathanial Vakos kicked a tying 46-yard field goal with 4 seconds left. Follow on, No College Football Hall of Fame eligibility for Stetson Bennett? Fuzzy we won games bc other teams couldnt put up 50 points like Tennessee was doing. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. I've been saying that the last 10 years. Just my 2 cents. Hendon Hooker will miss the game after suffering a torn ACL injury versus South Carolina last month. In reply to For a frame of reference: NBA mock draft 2023: Updated projection with Victor Wembanyama to surprise team in lottery sim. He had something like a 3/4 side arm delivery causing the batted balls and was forced into action too soon by Hensons departure. Kind of like TNs gimmicky offense does. Milton has played in eight games this season for the Tennessee Volunteers. Milton started out playing for head coach Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines. [12], Milton transferred to Tennessee, where he was named the team's starter. The disclaimer is important. I hope hes gotten that piece down, because he seems to have the other traits youd be looking for. He threw accurately on intermediate throws, and still had the big arm to fit throws into tight windows and throw it farther than anyone would ever need it. Tempo Spread offense has been around for at least 20 years and its run based like most every other offense. Because thats really the only way to describe the acute metamorphosis from a guy seemingly headed to the transfer portal again (while Vols fans pined for 5-star recruit Nico Iamaleava), to an impressive, affective and heres the key consistent threat in the passing game. 1. Dude has one of the biggest cannons Ive ever seen and hes tall and has a smooth throwing motion. I remember in the start of 2021 he seemed very raw but talented and it seems like hes refined his game a good bit. I really liked the power sweep play we ran with Milton in the bowl game. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. He previously played for Michigan Early years. Before you go chest pumping, Georgia had 5 star talent all over the field. 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. Signals to me in-house agreement that only certain ears get to hear. Joe Milton crosses goal line for 4-yard TD. All hail the GamecocksOrange Bowl Champions lol. Ive seen enough, Joe Milton is winning the Heisman in 2023. He showed touch on short throws, which he hadnt shown since he arrived on campus. How do you rate the UM recruiting sites (Rivals/247/On3)? For Tennessee to have a chance next year, 10 yards at a time is what we need. After all, Milton began the 2021 season as Tennessees starter, before giving way to Hooker. The quarterback threw for 1,194 yards, five touchdowns, and six interceptions. Joe is an incredible talent! 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. It is simplified and an elite defense can easily learn the route trees and as you saw, shut it down without much trouble. The quarterback entered the transfer portal in February and landed with Tennessee in April. I guess your not a fan of player comps in general. In reply to How about we chuck aside the by 1VaBlue1. And yes, we use that spelling proudly. Matt, are you auditioning as his agent? 10 Clemson 31-14. CB is a massive, raging question mark. Thats when the QB throws an absolute strike on the post route for the games first touchdown: Volunteers Touchdown! Hooker transferred and found peace and prolific change. he likely wont match hooks success but you just never know til the lights come on and the balls are flung. I've said this for a long time, but I think the offense's ceiling is higher with Milton, but, at the same time, the floor is probably lower. 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, Matt Hayes is a national college football writer for Saturday Down South. Milton attended Olympia High School in Orlando, Florida. WE are truly in unknown territory here. 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. 6 Volunteers to a 31-14 win over the No. Joe Milton III, Tennessee Volunteers. You must be logged in to post a comment. You give Heup some 5 stars and let see what yall can do. Tennessee needs to move the chains, 10 yards at a time. This may bode very well for our passing offense, with Milton getting as many reps as needed. In the first half, Milton was 13-of-18 for 155 yards and. 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. Friday night will be a different story. . He held onto the ball too long a couple times but otherwise a very good performance. And, unlike McCaffery (who I would also describe as sneaky fast with similar attributes to Milton), Milton's physique just looks more solid and better suited to take the 4-8 hits a game that will result from running when necessary. Milton, a product of Orlando's Olympia High, entered the NCAA transfer portal in February. A big improvement from as year. (@trojanwilliams) December 31, 2022, Joe Milton has the strongest arm Ive ever seen in my life, Ryne Mills (@rynemills7) December 31, 2022. Milton has resumed starting quarterback responsibilities for UT since Hendon Hookers season-ending injury. 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. He passed for 147 yards and a touchdown in the 560 victory. Sorry he has to please such a spoiled fan base. He will be the starting quarterback for the Volunteers when they face the Clemson Tigers in the Orange Bowl. Again, not a huge difference, but Milton does have the edge. Sadly I miss the John Navarre days. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. Milton started the first three games but steadily lost more playing time to Cade McNamara as the season progressed. He is more Cam Newton / Devin Gardner / Dwayne Haskins / even Daniel Jones than he he Denard Robinson / Lamar Jackson. Well see what they have in store for the second half. Something we havent had since Henne. 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. And hes bigger than most linebackers Dude is an athletic freak. I bet dude could throw it 80 yards of he really put some umph into it. We didnt really see much against Vanderbilt, considering that they played much of that game in the rain. I was simplifying it for them. The Milton QB mold - QB first, strong arm, athletic enough to take off consistently - is the ideal blend. In certain games it locked down pretty well and in others, gave up many yards. Will the juice be worth the squeeze, though? A team can score 14 and beat the Vols lol, Your offense is just too simple to fool an elite defense. [5] During those two years, he played in eight games, completing 6 of 11 passes for 117 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions and also had two rushing touchdowns. 247Sports listed Milton this week via odds from Fan Duel as one of 13 Heisman hopefuls for the 2023 season. Incompletions are drive killers and make it rough on the defense. 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. I used gimmicky because thats what 13 out of 14 SEC teams call TNs offense. The identity of his father is unknown. Tennessee does not have a top 10 defense, not even a top 50 defense. The quarterback has one year of eligibility left and could declare for the 2023 NFL Draft or stay for another season at Tennessee. Quarterback Joe MIlton faced a true test against the Clemson Tigers Friday night. Lets hope more Cam newton than Elvis Grbac . In reply to I guess your not a fan of by azee2890. Instead it was the most intriguing player of 2023 setting up his 6th super senior season. 1:42. Most of those throws that go over 50 yards he throws flat footed. Theres more, of course, to being quarterback than just having a strong arm. Set up plays by making them guess whether its run or pass. pic.twitter.com/7IPOw5AOV9 https://t.co/Qy40Al2Udg, It has to be so fun for Tennessees offensive coaches to draw up plays and be like this shouldnt work at all but Squirrel can get behind the defense and Joe can get it to him from anywhere on the field, Austin Burlage (@Austin__Burlage) December 31, 2022, Joe Milton giving Michigan fans a lesson on why you should give players a chance to develop before you completely write them off, Jackson Henning (@jackson_henning) December 31, 2022, Id throw a day-3 draft pick at someone like Joe Milton just for his elite arm strength alone. However, the Wolverines lost some games, Milton was benched during a blowout against Wisconsin and he's now on his way out the door. Where could Tom Brady land next, and does anybody want him? Go Big Orange! The former Michigan quarterback will have a fantastic opportunity to show everyone and their brother what hes got in the Vols New Years Six bowl matchup vs. the ACC champion Clemson Tigers. We finished 21st in Rushing Defense for the season nationally. Im running around, having fun again, Milton said. We would be lucky to have a QB who played as well as Elvis. "Joe Milton helps No. Just because hes hasnt been high percentage in passing accuracy, does not make him an auto dual. Joe Milton Draft Joe Milton has not been drafted by any team in the NFL as he is yet to appear in the NFL Draft. Nico is the wild card. He's probably just a little pissed and has a bruised ego. As hard as it was to watch our defense give up so many yards, it was effective hope we can get some better talent in the secondary as that seems to be our biggest weakness. Milton III started five games for Michigan in 2020 before transferring to Tennessee. This is also how his sack rate went way down this year. 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. They arent talking about it because: Perhaps the best way to frame the discussion comes courtesy of our friends at Rocky Top Talk, who posed the questions that Milton needed to answer against the Tigers: Is he the guy that we saw to start 2021? They run him every 4th or 5th play just to keep the defenses honest. Passing alone will expose some defenses but those with depth and/or experience will keep pace. Sneaky fast is a good description. 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. Well Milton needs to run the ball more. They have no answer when a real defense shows up. He needs to keep them ball as well some on RPOs. Pep was lead on JM, and the one who was going nuts! Made an emotional decision and now we move on. 10 years at a time. Jim Harbaugh, Josh Gattis and Ben McDaniels all have and endless supply of information when it comes to choosing a starting quarterback. He has worked hard at putting air under his throws (thanks to good coaching) and now connects with exceptional accuracy. Milton has certainly improved from his previous games. That being said, he'll get his chance in about a month to show how far his accuracy has come. Its a bit of a one off that CJH developed a dual to the passing level of Hooker. Milton's mother is named Deshea Boise. obsessed with a team that you dont even like. Joe Milton Schools: Michigan, Tennessee Position: QB 6-5 , 244lb (196cm, 110kg) 3 5 7 Joe Milton Overview Game Logs 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Career Splits 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Career On this page: Passing Rushing & Receiving Defense & Fumbles Scoring Leaderboards, Awards, & Honors Full Site Menu To me, this is where the QB position is heading. Also coming with him was Joe Milton, a transfer from Michigan and native of Orlando. 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. Joe Milton made quite an impression Milton was steady and productive in his audition for the. 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. Tennessee needs to get 4-5 yards at a time, then try to long ball. Navarre is somehow both under and over rated. But also considering the O-Lines and WR talent he had at his disposal, he massively underperformed. Obviously we can't compare accuracy or awareness to Mahomes but I think the physical tools are similar. The days of statue QBs are over. And if not, well, at least we got to see Milton throw an orange some 100 yards in the lead-up to it then. Anywho, here is Milton throwing an orange some 100 yards, well, because its bowl season, baby! he can run but for his size he isnt a dominant runner and more importantly doesnt want to be. Despite the highlight throws, Tennessee has just 14 points, low by Josh Heupel-era standards. And they always believe they can coach up the rest. Submitted by lmgoblue1 on December 30th, 2022 at 11:04 PM. But that is the big knock I remember against him. He is not a pocket passer. And Milton made it clear that the talk about Tennessee's locker room issues was just outside noise all week. 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. From Clemson to Rocky Top to Miami, it is going to be more orange than The Home Depot! Because anyone who saw Milton as Michigans starting quarterback in 2020, or Tennessees starting quarterback for 2 games in 2021, must have been stunned by what played out against one of the best defenses in the nation. Milton, who will turn 23 this year, transferred and might have again were it not for the unfortunate injury to Hooker. Very big for UT to keep him on board after he lost the starting gig to Hendon Hooker for the past 2 years. Miltons arm has fans and media members talking on social media. Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III and his rocket arm guided the No. Us TN fans know all about that. He seems to have an amazing depth of talent. As a recruit: 4* 6-4, 215 lbs (#42 overall, #3 pro), Started after one year with the program (RS Freshman), Notable traits: Cannon arm, huge body, not afraid of contact, mobile/athletic, As a recruit: 3* 6-4, 172 lbs (#632 overall, #25pro). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lauri Markkanen, DeAaron Fox, Tyrese Haliburton and Anthony Edwards are all likely to make their first NBA All-Star game appearance, so lets rank them. THE . This is going to lend itself to more yards against us than most any other team. Typing error under Milton's bio. Scroll to Continue We also know that. Can someone mop up this Wisconsin drool? Lol your a loser obsessed with UGA. [6], Milton competed with Dylan McCaffrey to be Michigan's starter in 2020. We support responsible gambling. Joe Milton is a 6'5.5", 230-pound Pro-Style Quarterback from Orlando, FL. The Tennessee Volunteers quarterback has four siblings. Please logout and login again. In three years as a starter at Olympia High School, Milton completed just 47.3% of his passes. It is a simplified offense similar to what big high school programs often run. 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. But as you saw this season, as the offense developed more from last season, less need for Hooker to run and less need for run options. Your login session has expired. I agree with this sentiment. Apr 26, 2021: Transfer Joe. he still need to work on everything and get fine tuned. That is pretty good for TN and showed vast improvement overall from a season ago. By the end of the night in Miami Gardens, Milton had completely flipped the script on his career. talked to Milton at length about his time playing for Harbaugh in San Francisco. Maybe now, we will try to scheme around the weaknessthat rather than thinking we're going strength vstrength. TN has a top 20 Redzone D, had it all season. Tennessee Vols quarterback Joe Milton is already receiving some Heisman hype despite the 2022 season just ending last week. Beating Ohio St. will not be easy, but I truly believe this is our year. Milton is as big as linebackers so he needs to use his size. The guy that couldnt hit a deep shot for anything the guy that looked uncomfortable the guy that got benched? Gardner's knock from HS was accuracy too. Tennessee does not have the defense yet to hold up for the offense going 3 and out. Ambry or not, we were going to get housed by OSU's receivers. I think that Joe Milton is a good quarterback and can throw the ball all over the field, but he makes some very questionable decisions on the ground. It was third-and-9 at the Tennessee 41 with less than nine minutes to play in a 21-14 game. What my gut is telling me is that this will be similar to Gardner inthat Milton might not have much time to throw against any good defenses and will probably get banged up which will leave us with McNamara and that scares me. He definitely held the ball a bit too long on a handful of plays and took some sacks that Hooker would have probably escaped from and picked up a couple first downs. Both injuries caused McCaffrey to miss significant time. The result worked. Joe Milton III is coming back for his sixth and final year of eligibility in 2023. 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. First off, this is not meant to be a debate about whether or not the football season is going to start on time, nor should it become an opportunity to bash whichever player you don't choose. Lol. Of course, starting the season out as QB1 and staying there is the taller task. 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. Is that Josh Gattis' dream? Go Vols. Milton has basically been an extended member of that family since meeting A.G. as a. Click this link for the original source of this article. Milton eventually was replaced by Hooker due to injury, and Hooker took control of the offense for both 2021, and the first part of 2022. Squaring off with a top ten team in Clemson, who won the ACC Championship, in the Orange Bowl provided a much stiffer test. Joe Milton III (born March 6, 2000) is an American football quarterback for the Tennessee Volunteers. Either way between both QBs, the offensive production just might be higher than this season was. Klubnik should be the unquestioned starter in Clemson, while Milton may have what it takes to hold five-star freshman Nico Iamaleava at bay. This biographical article relating to an American football quarterback is a stub. 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? Wishful thinking, but that's about all we got. He threw with accuracy. Speaking of under rated, I always thought Todd Collins was a damn good college QB, Felt the same way about Brian Greise in the pro's. just prior to his big injury he had the highest QB rating in the NFL and was leading the Broncos to a superbowl run, but if I am honest, never much liked Navarre (but of course we were all spoiled as fans in those days). The quarterback threw for 1,194 yards, five touchdowns, and six interceptions. At the end of the day, I felt like Joe just his grasp over our offense in a short amount of time, the growth over the middle portion of training camp, his acceleration in what were doing, some physical attributes, decision-making led us to put the ball in his hands here [for] this first ballgame.. So if that's also going to be Milton's comp we're basically on Harbaugh's 3rd try to replicate Andrew Luck? You sound like me. In reply to A lot of big plays will be by cbrad. He was benched last season and entered the transfer portal, before enrolling in Tennessee in June and so far, he seems to have put those struggles behind him. Milton attended Olympia High School in Orlando, Florida. But total defense is based primarily on one thing, yards gained against you. 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.
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