Milton opt out?

[cgrish]

You forgot the Florida loss didn’t you … ? Yep, I wish we all could …

oops, yes I did

 

[Jaxon_Vol2017]

Might want to reread your sentence that you typed out.

I didn't accuse anyone of having a low IQ and then proceed to prove that I was the one with the low IQ. You did.

 

[Jaxon_Vol2017]

The disrespect toward a Big Ten division champion is puzzling. I felt confident when we had all of our tools in the tool belt. Now not so much.

I still think we can win but I'm guessing this Iowa team comes in disciplined and ready without a lot of drama leading up to the game.

Minnesota beat them. The two games they played against good competition, they got destroyed. They deserve the disrespect.

 

[allvol17]

Good hope he don't let the door hit him in the A$$ on way out!! Milton was a Joke!!

2,813 yards with 20 touchdowns and 5 interceptions this year... hilarious

 

[BleedingOrangeInChatt]

Pretty sorry if you ask me that a Starting QB opts out and quits on your team for the bowl game 5 days before the game. Yeah he or others are really VFLs!

I'm guessing it was less Joe's decision and more the coaches decision based on what's best for the team. Joe doesn't gain anything either way. His draft stock doesn't improve but he could get hurt and not get drafted. It helps the team by getting a freshman qb experience against a tough defense. So I'd say the team has known for awhile but wanted iowa to prepare for Joe. Giving us a slight advantage.

 

[BleedingOrangeInChatt]

If Milton ever see the field of a real NFL game I'll be surprised. I honestly think he goes undrafted. Theres a lot of QBs in this years draft. It smart of him to opt out because a bad performance will ensure he doesn't get drafted.

With his arm strength someone will definitely draft him. I hope he finds success. Why everyone is hating on him is mind blowing.
Yes he could've been better.
Yes he made mistakes.
But he wore the orange and white and gave his all. He's a winning quarterback. Much better than some others before him. I'd take a 8-4 season over a 3-9 season again.

 

[Carl Pickens]

I remember when bowl games meant something. Now they’re no more meaningful than an inter-squad scrimmage.
F this

 

[BreatheUT]

I remember when bowl games meant something. Now they’re no more meaningful than an inter-squad scrimmage.
F this

The entire system seems ready to implode and looks like a free for all.

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

Pretty sorry if you ask me that a Starting QB opts out and quits on your team for the bowl game 5 days before the game. Yeah he or others are really VFLs!

He is still a full blown VFL, and he would have to go to the hospital and kick some babies before he could sink below the serial detractors on the character meter.

 

[Chippo]

Not a Milton fan here. But I respect what he did for UT. I wish all the best in his career. . Show a little class

I wasn't really a Milton fan either but after
All the aggravation of putting up with JG
for 3 years It wasn't all that bad.

 

[Behr]

Pretty sorry if you ask me that a Starting QB opts out and quits on your team for the bowl game 5 days before the game. Yeah he or others are really VFLs!

Tennessee's decision to start Nico Iamaleava caught Iowa off guard​

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"Tennessee's decision to hold off on revealing the news publicly was almost certainly an act of gamesmanship from Heupel and his staff -- to make Iowa prepare for Milton for as long as possible.

And it worked."

 

[thehardknoxlife]

With his arm strength someone will definitely draft him. I hope he finds success. Why everyone is hating on him is mind blowing.
Yes he could've been better.
Yes he made mistakes.
But he wore the orange and white and gave his all. He's a winning quarterback. Much better than some others before him. I'd take a 8-4 season over a 3-9 season again.

You call a duck a duck. It's not hate. Why is everyone afraid of criticism anymore. It's like, if you ain't saying the best things, then shut up. Thin skin wimps everyone has become.

 

[KnoxToTheBoro93]

Joe Milton is not going to be drafted.

Will some team try to “fix” him? Maybe. But it will be as an undrafted free agent.

Lol I see you don’t know how the nfl works… he will for sure be drafted especially after he makes multiple throws only he can make at his pro day.

 

[BIGMANVOL]

I remember when bowl games meant something. Now they’re no more meaningful than an inter-squad scrimmage.
F this

Yeah since this Portal and NIL Crap, Outside of really the playoffs, and not really even them. Bowls are nothing anymore! The Transfer Portal shouldn't even open until AFTER the Bowls. Players should be made to finish out what was started. All bowls are now are games for the freshmen

 

[TheVolsFrog]

2,813 yards with 20 touchdowns and 5 interceptions this year... hilarious

Don't forget 1 of only 6 UT QB's that had a 3000 yrd total offense in Vols History

 

[Bluetickdevildog1076]

Possibly the dumbest post I've seen here. Nico has been taking first team reps all bowl practice. This has been known by the staff and players, and hinted at by VQ and others for a long time.

Just because you only found out about it today, doesn't mean he "quit" on his team 5 days before the game.

I think it's more like he cares more for the team than he does himself. He knows next year starts now, if he didn't opt out it would hurt the team moving forward. Everyone is going to say because an injury would hurt his draft stock. That wasn't a major factor in his decision in MHO.

 

[Sea Ray]

More of an NFL career than you will.

Probably but we'll see

 

[CAVPUT]

I remember when bowl games meant something. Now they’re no more meaningful than an inter-squad scrimmage.
F this

All about "gettin' paid". 'Bout time college players got their freedom. They've been used and taken advantage of for far too long. Can't expect them to put in the work they do for that pittance they call a college education.

 

[CAVPUT]

Tennessee's decision to start Nico Iamaleava caught Iowa off guard​

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"Tennessee's decision to hold off on revealing the news publicly was almost certainly an act of gamesmanship from Heupel and his staff -- to make Iowa prepare for Milton for as long as possible.

And it worked."

Just means they've got a little more time to jump those endless WR screens. Not sure the offense will change much due to the WR corp.

 

[UTFranklinVol]

This is why I don't understand all those that have complained this year. The only thing I guess is the love of the backup QB.

I'd say the complaining came from the loss to Alabama and Florida and Missouri and Georgia, but I could be off the mark

 

[Behr]

Just means they've got a little more time to jump those endless WR screens. Not sure the offense will change much due to the WR corp.

Obviously that was my point.

 

[TMvol10]

Good hope he don't let the door hit him in the A$$ on way out!! Milton was a Joke!!

Go find a cliff to drive off

 

[CAVPUT]

Obviously that was my point.

Obvious won't work for me until that second cup of coffee kicks in. Apologies.

 

[Behr]

Obvious won't work for me until that second cup of coffee kicks in. Apologies.

No apologies necessary. I was just joining the fun giving Ole Vol a hard time and being a smart aleck.

 

[OrangeBeachVol]

I'm guessing it was less Joe's decision and more the coaches decision based on what's best for the team. Joe doesn't gain anything either way. His draft stock doesn't improve but he could get hurt and not get drafted. It helps the team by getting a freshman qb experience against a tough defense. So I'd say the team has known for awhile but wanted iowa to prepare for Joe. Giving us a slight advantage.

A couple of articles I read this AM indicated that this was true but Heuple showed some class and did not disclose it to let Joe make the announcement it was his decision to opt out. Very good decision for both sides. Article indicated Nico had been taking all the snaps since bowl practice started.

Off the Hook sports was one of them in case anyone needs backup.