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Jalen Milroe praised on social media for stepping up in final drive vs. Arkansas
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Jalen Milroe didn’t have the best game of his career, but the Tide quarterback showed up in some big moments on Saturday and proved that he’s continuing to grow in his first season as Alabama’s starter.
Milroe had 238 yards and a pair of touchdowns, but what really stood out was his composure on a crucial final drive for Alabama.
Arkansas crawled back into the game and was within reach, trailing by 3. Alabama had a chance to put the game away, but the Tide needed a few first downs to do so.
That’s when Milroe stepped up.
Milroe picked up a first down on a 5-yard pass on second down, then on a crucial third down, he picked up 5 yards on the ground to get another first down. A few plays later on a 2nd and 13 situation, rather than going to the ground, Nick Saban put his trust in Milroe, and he delivered with a 14-yard throw while being hit to pick up a first down and just about close out the game.
The performance on the final drive was another step in the right direction, and fans and media praised him for his efforts.
What a throw here from Jalen Milroe:
Under pressure, gets hit, fits this ball in a very tight window. Great touch from Milroe.
— Lincoln Heimbach (@LincHeimbachTSP) October 14, 2023
Props to Tommy Rees for trusting Jalen Milroe to make a play when Bama needed it.
Fantastic job staying in the pocket and throwing a dime when needed.
Tide surviving and advancing.
— Peter Burns (@PeterBurnsESPN) October 14, 2023
So happy to see Jalen Milroe mature and make these plays!!
— Shidddd T (@T_Heath3) October 14, 2023
Predicting a future where Jalen Milroe rises to like a solid #5 in the Beloved Bama QB rankings
— ?BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL? (@edsbs) October 14, 2023
I think Jalen Milroe is one of those players where you see the flashes of what he could be, but it's going to take time and patience to get there. Ride the course.
— Nick Martin (@themicknartin) October 14, 2023
Say what you will about Jalen Milroe but when it mattered he helped the Tide pick up two huge first downs when they really needed them #Alabama
— Burning Q’s (@BurningSportsQs) October 14, 2023
Jalen Milroe haters…
Sit down.
He’s not perfect and not elite, but he’s definitely capable of leading this team to the SEC Champ Game.
— Jordan Harper (@HarperNation24) October 14, 2023
Well I’ve been critical obviously but that’s a huge play by Jalen Milroe to get the ball to Niblack and a first down.
— ReadyCFB (@ReadyCFB) October 14, 2023
Alabama football QB Jalen Milroe's deep ball came up big again Saturday, and at this point, it's as much a part of UA's offensive identity as anything https://t.co/6qZIUHysv0
— TideSports.com (@TideSports) October 14, 2023
