Was there, was there *** moment where someone wanted you to play *** different position or something you kind of said? No, I'm *** quarterback shoot, you know, all my life, even when I was in college, shoot my own offensive coordinator, Bill o'brien told me I shouldn't play quarterback. So, you know, there's *** lot of things I can, you know, have motivation on and that is something I have motivation from.
Former Crimson Tide OC Bill O'Brien told Jalen Milroe he shouldn't be a quarterback
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Updated: 3:52 PM CST Dec 28, 2023
With his game-saving throw in the Iron Bowl followed up by a stellar set of passes to help win the SEC Championship, it's hard to believe that anyone ever doubted Jalen Milroe's quarterback abilities.As it turns out, some of those doubters were on Alabama's own coaching staff.In a news conference ahead of the Rose Bowl next week, Milroe was asked by 米兰体育 13 Sports Director Ryan Hennessy if there was ever any doubt that he should play as a quarterback, as opposed to another position."All my life, even when I was in college," said Milroe. "My own offensive coordinator Bill O鈥橞rien told me I shouldn't play quarterback."Benched for a single Saturday following the Tide鈥檚 Week 2 loss to Texas, the Redshirt Sophomore out of Katy, Texas, has since taken on a starring role in the program.He finished the year with 2,718 passing yards and 23 touchdowns in the air, adding 468 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns.Jalen Milroe and the rest of the Crimson Tide take the field of Rose Bowl Stadium on New Year's Day. Stay updated on the latest sports updates with the 米兰体育 13 app. You can download it here.
PASADENA, Calif. — With his game-saving throw in the Iron Bowl followed up by a stellar set of passes to help win the SEC Championship, it's hard to believe that anyone ever doubted Jalen Milroe's quarterback abilities.
As it turns out, some of those doubters were on Alabama's own coaching staff.
In a news conference ahead of the Rose Bowl next week, Milroe was asked by 米兰体育 13 Sports Director Ryan Hennessy if there was ever any doubt that he should play as a quarterback, as opposed to another position.
"All my life, even when I was in college," said Milroe. "My own offensive coordinator Bill O鈥橞rien told me I shouldn't play quarterback."
Benched for a single Saturday following the Tide鈥檚 Week 2 loss to Texas, the Redshirt Sophomore out of Katy, Texas, has since taken on a starring role in the program.
He finished the year with 2,718 passing yards and 23 touchdowns in the air, adding 468 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns.
Jalen Milroe and the rest of the Crimson Tide take the field of Rose Bowl Stadium on New Year's Day.
Stay updated on the latest sports updates with the 米兰体育 13 app. You can download it here.
