January 29, 2025 – Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III is under fire following a disappointing performance in yesterday’s 24-17 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats, with sports analyst Mark Reynolds launching a scathing attack on live television.
During a post-game breakdown on SEC Sports Network, Reynolds did not hold back when discussing Milton’s costly mistakes, stating, “I’m sorry, but that was just dumb football. Joe Milton is such a dumb player when it comes to decision-making. You cannot make those kinds of errors at this level.”
Milton struggled throughout the game, throwing two interceptions and fumbling in a critical moment during the fourth quarter. A late-game delay-of-game penalty on a crucial third down further hurt Tennessee’s chances of a comeback. The Volunteers’ offense, which had been expected to dominate, instead faltered under pressure, allowing Kentucky to capitalize.
Fans reacted strongly on social media, with some agreeing with Reynolds’ criticism while others defended Milton, arguing that the entire team struggled. One fan tweeted, “Joe Milton had a rough game, but he doesn’t deserve to be called dumb on national TV. That’s just disrespectful.”
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel quickly defended his quarterback, saying, “Joe’s a leader, and he knows we have to be better as a team. We’ll review the film, make adjustments, and move forward.”
With Tennessee set to face Alabama next week, all eyes will be on Milton. Can he silence the critics with a bounce-back performance, or will the pressure prove too much? Only time will tell.
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