Milton’s One Hurdle

[mitzustu]

I think we can pinpoint Milton’s main limitation (thus far) to one thing. If he conquers it the ceiling is immeasurable. If he doesn’t, SEC road games are scary.

He plays tight when the game is tight. And plays loose (really well) when games are in hand.

Same with Clemson. There was an alternation of what felt like 5 or 6 possessions where it was a one possession game.

Once we shook free he played freely the rest of the way. Saw the same thing today. It’s a factor if he’s in a road environment with the crowd on his back. He needs to hit a few important balls early in Gainesville.

 

[cyclevol]

I think we can pinpoint Milton’s main limitation (thus far) to one thing. If he conquers it the ceiling is immeasurable. If he doesn’t, SEC road games are scary.

He plays tight when the game is tight. And plays loose (really well) when games are in hand.

Same with Clemson. There was an alternation of what felt like 5 or 6 possessions where it was a one possession game.

Once we shook free he played freely the rest of the way. Saw the same thing today. It’s a factor if he’s in a road environment with the crowd on his back. He needs to hit a few important balls early in Gainesville.

I agree, either that or the most satisfying thing happens at the most appropriate time and we do to them what they've done to us in the past: Freshman comes in off the bench and lights them up!

 

[AllVol23]

I noticed this also. Could be something to watch. But here’s my main concern, and I am a fan of Joe’s, but the guy is charmin soft to be as big as he is. I keep waiting for the Cam Newton style Joe to show up but he’s afraid of contact. Short yd situations he has to be the guy.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

I think we can pinpoint Milton’s main limitation (thus far) to one thing. If he conquers it the ceiling is immeasurable. If he doesn’t, SEC road games are scary.

He plays tight when the game is tight. And plays loose (really well) when games are in hand.

Same with Clemson. There was an alternation of what felt like 5 or 6 possessions where it was a one possession game.

Once we shook free he played freely the rest of the way. Saw the same thing today. It’s a factor if he’s in a road environment with the crowd on his back. He needs to hit a few important balls early in Gainesville.

Agreed
His supporting cast needs to help him too. If Keyton catches that bomb, then UT likely mounts a larger lead much sooner which would have allowed Joe to play loose earlier in the game.

 

[DC_Vol]

I noticed this also. Could be something to watch. But here’s my main concern, and I am a fan of Joe’s, but the guy is charmin soft to be as big as he is. I keep waiting for the Cam Newton style Joe to show up but he’s afraid of contact. Short yd situations he has to be the guy.

There’s one UVA defender today who FAAFO.

 

[OHvol40]

If we run the ball as well as we’re capable of, it will help Joe tremendously this year and he will shine. If we don’t, he might struggle.

 

[Volador]

OK, I am thinking back to the game and it seemed more times than not, our momentum on O was randomly stopped or thwarted (move chains, referees, time outs, end of quarter, injury, etc.). Joe appeared to do well when the O was in rhythm - did anyone else notice that??

Overall, I would give Joe a B for his performance - which is awesome for the first game of the year. The team looked to respect him and he looked like a leader. These intangibles will come in handy during closer games.

Go Vols. We are undefeated!!

 

[Remy]

The strangest thing I noticed is he rarely is moving his feet while holding the ball waiting on players to get clear. It's like he throws completely flat footed, it's all arm. He can throw it through a brick wall so it doesn't affect that part of his game but it may be affecting some of his throws when he chooses late to hit a second or third receiver coming clear. It's why some of those type throws look so poorly thrown sometimes IMO. I'd love to see him keeping some timing up on the balls of his feet but it's way too late in his career to make big changes like that.

 

[barney]

Not so sure. Coaches started the game out really really conservatively, which isn't characteristic of this staff. And that led to some bad passing downs and tough situations. Think the play calling will be more on point once this staff open up the playbook fully after next week.

 

[LAVol1]

He plays tight when the game is tight. And plays loose (really well) when games are in hand.

That may be just getting comfortable, more due to first game jitters and trying to meet lofty expectations. If Keaton doesn't drop the 70 yd. bomb, Joe probably puts up 400 passing yds. in 3Q. Joe probably would have overthrown him last year. He'll be more comfortable as the season progresses--I hope.

 

[AllVol23]

There’s one UVA defender today who FAAFO.

That he did. But he tried to shake him for what looked like slow motion before he decided to stiff arm. And the QB sneak for a TD he folded in the fetal position after taking the snap. I know I sound like a negavol lol but I want this dude to be on point! Our season goes as he goes!

 

[Vol in Buckeye Land]

I noticed this also. Could be something to watch. But here’s my main concern, and I am a fan of Joe’s, but the guy is charmin soft to be as big as he is. I keep waiting for the Cam Newton style Joe to show up but he’s afraid of contact. Short yd situations he has to be the guy.

Did you miss the play where he planted a defender in the dirt with one arm and got five more yards? What the hell do you people want from the guy?

 

[greenbacknative]

Good game. Wasn't a cupcake. I am stoked about the defense! They looked really quick today. It'll get better guys.Go Vols !

 

[KeyVol14]

I think we can pinpoint Milton’s main limitation (thus far) to one thing. If he conquers it the ceiling is immeasurable. If he doesn’t, SEC road games are scary.

He plays tight when the game is tight. And plays loose (really well) when games are in hand.

Same with Clemson. There was an alternation of what felt like 5 or 6 possessions where it was a one possession game.

Once we shook free he played freely the rest of the way. Saw the same thing today. It’s a factor if he’s in a road environment with the crowd on his back. He needs to hit a few important balls early in Gainesville.

This is spot on

 

[B81]

We were bad converting 3rd downs in the first half. They made some adjustments, and did much better in the second half. Very similar to the clemson game.

 

[AllVol23]

Did you miss the play where he planted a defender in the dirt with one arm and got five more yards? What the hell do you people want from the guy?

I did. Read other reply . I want him to use his frame more.

 

[EZE]

You people are crazy.

 

[Gandalf]

I think we can pinpoint Milton’s main limitation (thus far) to one thing. If he conquers it the ceiling is immeasurable. If he doesn’t, SEC road games are scary.

He plays tight when the game is tight. And plays loose (really well) when games are in hand.

Same with Clemson. There was an alternation of what felt like 5 or 6 possessions where it was a one possession game.

Once we shook free he played freely the rest of the way. Saw the same thing today. It’s a factor if he’s in a road environment with the crowd on his back. He needs to hit a few important balls early in Gainesville.

Top your worrying. It’s the first game of the season where it’s all on Milton’s shoulders. Let him get settled. He will be fine.

 

[TAF]

I was at the game and Milton looked fine.

Ross SUCKS as a punter…

and whomever was kicking off should have to run steps at Neyland till their guts are hangin out of their mouth.

The Boys looked Good (NOT Great, but Good) on BOTH sides of the ball. BIGGEST leap, as ALWAYS will be for Game 2…then Game 3

i’m EXCITED for this year.

EDIT. BTW, Pierce & Carter are SPECIAL! And Nico showed Command!

 

[BigVol88]

I think we can pinpoint Milton’s main limitation (thus far) to one thing. If he conquers it the ceiling is immeasurable. If he doesn’t, SEC road games are scary.

He plays tight when the game is tight. And plays loose (really well) when games are in hand.

Same with Clemson. There was an alternation of what felt like 5 or 6 possessions where it was a one possession game.

Once we shook free he played freely the rest of the way. Saw the same thing today. It’s a factor if he’s in a road environment with the crowd on his back. He needs to hit a few important balls early in Gainesville.

It's all mental for Milton. When he struggles, he gets in his own head. I think the difference versus when he first started is that he can recover better. He had that one rough drive, but was able to pull it back together afterward.

I seriously think he can make any throw, when he loosens up and relaxes.

 

[MEDVOL]

I noticed this also. Could be something to watch. But here’s my main concern, and I am a fan of Joe’s, but the guy is charmin soft to be as big as he is. I keep waiting for the Cam Newton style Joe to show up but he’s afraid of contact. Short yd situations he has to be the guy.

 

[volfeeva]

Some of the plays called in the 1st quarter seemed a little conservative. Like when we were down close knocking on the door they passed out towards the sidelines ( for little or no gain ) when I was hoping to see them take some shots into the end zone. Maybe they were just giving Milton some adjustment time.

 

[Pride85]

In reality, he was playing loose until the Keyton drop. Our lovely fan base has been very vocal in their ridicule of his troubles early on. If you don't think he heard all the "overthrow Joe" stuck you are pretty dense. I truly believe his confidence took a hit and he was afraid the same crap was going to come from the fans and he reverted back to his old bad habits. The next 4 passes were flat hard and high. Once he got a chance to calm down, he started throwing well again. We are a very balanced team and there will be games that the running game is better than the passing game and Visa versa. Unless the wheels come off against AP next week, he will be completely ready To drain the swamp.

 

[wmcovol]

I think we can pinpoint Milton’s main limitation (thus far) to one thing. If he conquers it the ceiling is immeasurable. If he doesn’t, SEC road games are scary.

He plays tight when the game is tight. And plays loose (really well) when games are in hand.

Same with Clemson. There was an alternation of what felt like 5 or 6 possessions where it was a one possession game.

Once we shook free he played freely the rest of the way. Saw the same thing today. It’s a factor if he’s in a road environment with the crowd on his back. He needs to hit a few important balls early in Gainesville.

He threw a beautiful 50 yd TD pass to Keyton right after Clemson scored, was all excited & had the momentum but keep believing what you wanna believe

 

[VOLAGAIN]

I think we can pinpoint Milton’s main limitation (thus far) to one thing. If he conquers it the ceiling is immeasurable. If he doesn’t, SEC road games are scary.

He plays tight when the game is tight. And plays loose (really well) when games are in hand.

Same with Clemson. There was an alternation of what felt like 5 or 6 possessions where it was a one possession game.

Once we shook free he played freely the rest of the way. Saw the same thing today. It’s a factor if he’s in a road environment with the crowd on his back. He needs to hit a few important balls early in Gainesville.

If you look back... Early each season Hendon was the same way.... Pittsburgh comes to mind and ball state