Joe Milton III’s overthrows drive Tennessee fans crazy on social media

Joe Milton III is Tennessee’s starting quarterback. He can run a bit, but he also has a cannon for a right arm, and he likes to show it off.

The problem? He’s been incredibly inaccurate with his deep balls. He has overthrown at least half a dozen Vol receivers during the first quarter Saturday against Pitt.

And, let’s just say Tennessee fans aren’t handling it well on social media. Milton’s overthrows have drawn plenty of frustration on Twitter, but they’ve also led to some great jokes.

Check out some of the best reactions from fans below:

We really need Joe Milton to throw the ball into like a 10 mph gust of wind

— Dylon McGregor (@DylonMcGregor13) September 11, 2021

Joe Milton is gonna be the best QB in NCAA history with a 45% competition percentage.

— Nathan Chester (@NathanChester24) September 11, 2021

Someone tell Joe Milton put some damn touch on the ball ?

— T (@ttbgocanes) September 11, 2021

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I have been watching Tennessee-Pitt for like 10 minutes and have seen Joe Milton badly overthrow like 4 receivers on deep shots

— Alex Drain (@Alex_Drain) September 11, 2021

Drink every time Joe Milton overthrows a receiver

— John Ramey (@johnramey09) September 11, 2021

Joe Milton has overthrown more receivers in the first quarter than Joe Burrow overthrew in his entire career at LSU

— Bryan (@Bryan002189181) September 11, 2021

Okay I’m not on the Joe Milton hype train anymore. That’s like 5 touchdowns he’s missed?

— Seth?? (@seth_trent13) September 11, 2021

Joe Milton just needs to drop back like 15 steps on each play and he’d be amazing

— Dan Hoff (@disheveledjew) September 11, 2021

I'll say this… Joe Milton throws a pretty overthrow.#CollegeFootball

— Justin Cripe (@justincripe) September 11, 2021

Tennessee still holds a 10-0 lead in the first quarter, so things are going OK on Rocky Top. However, Milton has missed some touchdown throws. We’ll see if he can settle down as the game goes on.

Adam Spencer

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