Joe Milton Appreciation

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Give this guy an NFL Oline, NFL WRs and a decent D and he can succeed at the next level.

Very grateful for his contribution to Tennessee's proud football heritage.

Orange Bowl MVP and a Dabo beat down are historic.

We're glad you became one of us, Joe.

Vaya con dios, Big Man.
 
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- Starting QB that won the Orange Bowl and was MVP
- Solid QB for the 2023 season
- Has an amazing arm and made some jaw dropping throws
- Improved his skills and waited for his opportunity instead of transferring
- Seems like a genuinely good guy
- Appears to be a good mentor for other QBs
- Well respected by teammates
- Represented the team and university well

There's a lot to like there. Best wishes to Joe in the NFL and whatever else he does. Go Vols.
 
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I also would like to thank Joe for his time on Rocky Top.

OK, I accept he didn't hit the dizzy heights of Hendon Hooker, but what even his most ardent hater cannot deny, is that No 7 really gave his all as a Vol and player should not be criticized for not having enough talent but can be criticized is he do not give their all. Because of this total commitment (ask Jeremy Banks right jaw), all accounts came out of the dressing room that he had universal support of the dressing room and this support probably influenced Coach Heupel for sticking with him throughout 2023. After all team chemistry is more important than so give it.

There is one other subtle thing I wish to highlight and that is that, all Seniors have the chance to set the standard for their successors. In a world where players jump to the Transfer Portal the moment they drop down the depth chart or simply look for a big payday, Milton, when dropped in game 2 of the 2021 season, never ran away, he supported HH in a back up roll (something he doesn't get enough credit for) and waited for his time, and this culture of patience and support has now been replicated by Nico who in turn has patiently waited his turn.

Thank you Joe for your time in Knoxville and good luck on Sundays.

Go Vols
 
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orchidvol said:
- Starting QB that won the Orange Bowl
- Solid QB for the 2023 season
- Has an amazing arm and made some jaw dropping throws
- Improved his skills and waited for his opportunity instead of transferring
- Seems like a genuinely good guy
- Appears to be a good mentor for other QBs
- Well respected by teammates
- Represented the team and university well

There's a lot to like there. Best wishes to Joe in the NFL and whatever else he does. Go Vols.
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Nicely summarized!
 
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Joe Milton's contribution to this team won't be fully appreciated until His days here are long over. He was the perfect QB to bridge the the gap between the surprising success of Hendon and the promise of Nico. Anything less than Him winning the Heisman and Tennessee in the playoffs amounted to a failure. He choose to give His All for Tennessee, not once, but twice. He is the definition of a VFL. I look forward to seeing how His professional career unfolds.
 
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Good luck Joe. Use your God given ability to influence many in positive ways. Thanks for not being a quitter. Thanks to Coach Heupel for believing in you. Change your family tree as you become an NFL QB or TE or Full Back. Just go have fun and work your butt off.
 
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The way he torched Clemson means more to me than anything. They talked smack from the time the game was announced here in Upstate SC. All we heard was “Cade” this and “Cade” that. Dabo made smug remarks here and there, but had that “we are gonna roast em” smirk during his interviews. The low-rate Clemson homer radio station DJs ran their yaps every time I switched over to listen. Nobody gave poor Tennessee a chance against the mighty Tigers of the ACC.
This was their shot to show they belonged and had not caught lightning in a bottle in a weak conference.
Well, Dabo got his comeuppance.
The fans were crying in the stands.
All the frat boys with their wop hairdos and their drunk dates were standing there with their mouths open in bewilderment as Joe dropped dimes on the field and the Volunteer defense steadily turned Klubnik’s uniform from white to green and his parents could only sit there.
I turned on the radio station and they were talking about most everything but the game.
The Vols would go on to break Clemson’s hearts in softball and baseball in 2023 in front of everybody.
I’m sure it meant a lot to Vol fans everywhere, but when you have to live in Upstate SC and hear and see what I have to put up with, it was absolutely glorious.
And Joe started it all, going out there and picking up where Hooker left off.
Thank you, #7
I wish you nothing but the best.
Godspeed
 
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GiveHim6InSC said:
The way he torched Clemson means more to me than anything. They talked smack from the time the game was announced here in Upstate SC. All we heard was “Cade” this and “Cade” that. Dabo made smug remarks here and there, but had that “we are gonna roast em” smirk during his interviews. The low-rate Clemson homer radio station DJs ran their yaps every time I switched over to listen. Nobody gave poor Tennessee a chance against the mighty Tigers of the ACC.
This was their shot to show they belonged and had not caught lightning in a bottle in a weak conference.
Well, Dabo got his comeuppance.
The fans were crying in the stands.
All the frat boys with their wop hairdos and their drunk dates were standing there with their mouths open in bewilderment as Joe dropped dimes on the field and the Volunteer defense steadily turned Klubnik’s uniform from white to green and his parents could only sit there.
I turned on the radio station and they were talking about most everything but the game.
The Vols would go on to break Clemson’s hearts in softball and baseball in 2023 in front of everybody.
I’m sure it meant a lot to Vol fans everywhere, but when you have to live in Upstate SC and hear and see what I have to put up with, it was absolutely glorious.
And Joe started it all, going out there and picking up where Hooker left off.
Thank you, #7
I wish you nothing but the best.
Godspeed
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An excellent analysis of a memorable night for Joe Milton & the Vols as they destroyed Clempson. :cool:
 
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I wish every player we recruited, or that transferred in through the portal had the attitude, and Volunteer spirit that Joe Milton has displayed. He is a Vol through and through, and gave his all during his time here. I’ve never witnessed any more of a selfless, team-first attitude in my 40-plus years as a fan. I wish him nothing but the best in the league, and many happy returns to the Hill. Thank you Joe!
 
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KnoxRealtorVOL said:
Facebook exchange I had earlier on this very subject:

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IMO….we should just let those type comments alone. They are CLEARLY meant to garner attention and create animosity. And ole proverb says….”when you wrestle with a pig you both get muddy…but the pig doesn’t care”. 🤷
 
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