Jalen Milroe’s strength has been a calling card since his arrival in 2021.
NICK ALVAREZ al.com Jermaine Burton didn’t remember how far Jalen Milroe’s throws traveled, but the memory from the practice in Alabama football’s Hank Crisp Indoor Facility was enough to have Burton shaking his head and smiling.
Milroe’s strength has been a calling card since his arrival in 2021. It started in the weight room and became apparent each time the 6-foot-2, 220-pounder burst downfield on a run play. But this fall, Milroe’s power has materialized in the passing attack, oddly becoming the most reliable element of the Tide’s offense.
People are also reading… New coordinator Tommy Rees has focused most of Milroe’s attempts either behind the line of scrimmage or within 10 yards, according to PFF. But Milroe’s second-most common throw is a deep ball with his target at least 20 yards away. The style complements Alabama’s running game, which can force defenses to bring defensive backs closer to Milroe and more susceptible to a deep shot.
With Milroe making his first road start this weekend against Arnett’s Bulldogs , the aerial routes could give the Tide another statement SEC win. Mississippi State is one of the worst teams nationally in preventing long passes. It’s allowing 8.5 yards per attempt by opposing quarterbacks and has given up 1,120 yards in four games.
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