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Tyler Booker says Jalen Milroe’s toughness ‘gets us fired up’
By Rolando Rosa
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Jalen Milroe has faced some backlash early this season and Nick Saban benched him in Week 3 at South Florida.
However, the sophomore quarterback has the full support of his teammates because of the way he competes.
During Alabama’s 24-10 victory vs. SEC West rival Ole Miss, Milroe delivered a 33-yard dime for a touchdown to Jalen Hale and tough a tough blow in the process. Offensive lineman Tyler Booker says Milroe’s toughness is a major part of why his teammates respect him.
“He plays with so much heart…I have yet to see Jalen Milroe slide. As an offensive lineman that get’s us fired up, like ‘hey, don’t take so many hits’ but at the same time we love it…he’s fighting for us so we gotta fight for him” said @iamtylerbooker when asked about the hit… https://t.co/9JHSvHUJWB pic.twitter.com/0W2Bm9bd38
— The Next Round (@NextRoundLive) September 25, 2023
“He plays with so much heart…I have yet to see Jalen Milroe slide,” Booker said. “As an offensive lineman that gets us fired up, like ‘hey, don’t take so many hits’ but at the same time we love it…He’s fighting for us so we gotta fight for him.”
The Katy, Texas native completed 17 of his 21 passes for 225 yards, a touchdown and an interception. For the season, the 6-foot-2, 220-pound Milroe has 674 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions.
Milroe and No. 12 Alabama will aim for a 4-1 start when they travel to take on Mississippi State (2-2, 0-2) on Sept. 30 (9 p.m. EST/ESPN). Mississippi State is coming off a 37-30 loss at South Carolina.
Alabama leads the all-time series 85-18-3 against Mississippi State, riding a 15-game winning streak vs. the Bulldogs.
