VolDaddy61
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Milton came here with tons of potential but damaged. Now in his 3rd year under one of the best QB coaches in the game, being able to grow last year mostly out of the spotlight but the at the end was able to put it together when the big game is on the line.
This is not the Joe Milton who ran out of bounds on a final play. Who avoided contact at all costs. Who had no touch on his bullet like throws. That guy has been transformed by CJH into a top level QB - and we will bear witness as Immortan Joe Carries us, all shiny and chrome, though the gates of NC Valhalla.
I grow ever so weary of posting this pic SHOWING WITHOUT A DOUBT, that he did not step out of bounds on that play to avoid contact, but only did so after taking a serious shot to the head and neck area by 35. This is the most referenced non fact in this forum, probably ever.
He missed his chance when he did not bravely chunk a ball towards the endzone which would have protected his molars.
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Your other reference to his lack of touch PRIMARILY was on a toss towards the endzone and he WILDLY OVERTHREW a backup tight end...
Once again let's take a look at that grievous error on his part.......NOT. Sorry my screenshot did not show he was 4 inches off the ground when the ball went through his hands.
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I grow ever so weary of posting this pic SHOWING WITHOUT A DOUBT, that he did not step out of bounds on that play to avoid contact, but only did so after taking a serious shot to the head and neck area by 35. This is the most referenced non fact in this forum, probably ever.
He missed his chance when he did not bravely chunk a ball towards the endzone which would have protected his molars.
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Your other reference to his lack of touch PRIMARILY was on a toss towards the endzone and he WILDLY OVERTHREW a backup tight end...
Once again let's take a look at that grievous error on his part.......NOT. Sorry my screenshot did not show he was 4 inches off the ground when the ball went through his hands.
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Thank you for your insights Mrs Milton. When your son first came here he was very rough but has improved a lot under a real coach.
I watched EVERY touchdown of EVERY game from 2022… And I have to say that Joe Milton III looked DAMN GOOD! Yeah, some of them were in mop-up duty against lesser opponents, but his arm is phenomenal! And his performances against Vandy and Clemson really stood out. We still have a good stock of receivers & running-backs….. O-line is better than last year. D is definitely improving. I think that his “ceiling” is OVER THE TOP! After 2 years in Heupel’s system, I think he is ready for the Big Time! — I haven’t anticipated a football season like THIS in many years! - Can’t wait to see what happens! GO VOLS!!!!!!
10-2: Plus a major bowl win. And I think we beat either UGA or BAMA!
But, if we beat UGA AND win the EAST - WATCH OUT! I will have to re-access my prediction!…
Nope, just an old fart that won't let a graphically refutable falsehood about a VFL go unchallenged. I assure you I did not photoshop those screenshots. I bet there have been hundreds of posts with the same erroneous account of the OOB play. I guess many fall prey to the if you see it on the internet, it must be true axiom. Pretty embarrassing actually that they post it, and worse when folks actually defend it as a truth.
I'll predict the fans will be calling for Nico most likely after Milton's first over throw and certainly after his first interception.I watched EVERY touchdown of EVERY game from 2022… And I have to say that Joe Milton III looked DAMN GOOD! Yeah, some of them were in mop-up duty against lesser opponents, but his arm is phenomenal! And his performances against Vandy and Clemson really stood out. We still have a good stock of receivers & running-backs….. O-line is better than last year. D is definitely improving. I think that his “ceiling” is OVER THE TOP! After 2 years in Heupel’s system, I think he is ready for the Big Time! — I haven’t anticipated a football season like THIS in many years! - Can’t wait to see what happens! GO VOLS!!!!!!
10-2: Plus a major bowl win. And I think we beat either UGA or BAMA!
But, if we beat UGA AND win the EAST - WATCH OUT! I will have to re-access my prediction!…
And when Nico comes in and over throws people because he was still doing in just a few weeks ago at practice, they'll be saying "we" paid $8 million for this?!?!I'll predict the fans will be calling for Nico most likely after Milton's first over throw and certainly after his first interception.
While my memory serves that irrespective of the line, Milton simply screwed the pooch on that play. His overthrows were not merely one errant missile but a number of them and the reputation of “looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane” was earned by his times he had to run it,
Look, I am not knocking on Milton. He came into a tough situation, where we were sick as a team because of Pruitt’s malfeasance. His natural talent got him the starting position early only to lose it because his head was not right. Instead of sulking and being a distraction, he buckled in, supported and learned from HH, while soaking up the teachings of our QB whisperer.
People tend to remember the Milton who had the rough start. He simply wasn’t ready then. I think Clemson demonstrated that he is ready now. After this year, when people think of Milton, it will not be to remember those early struggles. With this coach, and this team, he has the chance to set the world on fire.
Now I do agree with you but in theory the OL should be better. Yes you lost Carvin but you brought in a transfer that can at least do what he did. Wright is the big loss. Mincey Crawford, and Spraggins have all started games for us on the big stages. Cooper will be back. They're all a year older so theoretically they should be better than last year.I am genuinely curious to know what makes you think this OL is better than last year’s. Not sure if anyone can compare to Wright and even though Carvin was not great he had 40+ starts in his career. Also who knows when Coop actually comes back. He has a long road to hold. So now we get a few Centers with no real game experience.
I’ve said it all offseason , I think the O takes a step back.
I like Joe and think he has grown as a person exponentially but I don’t think he can put up the same numbers an Hooker did. I hope he can, but not sure if he’s ready. I don’t think the OL will give him the time he needs to sit in the pocket.
I also don’t think we need to score 46 a game if the D is as good as I think it will be. If the RBs take the next step this Offense could be more about ball control than quick scores, at least until Coop comes back