Georgia head coach Kirby Smart has praised Alabama QB Jalen Milroe, comparing him to Lamar Jackson and Tim Tebow. Smart believes Milroe's ability to scramble and extend plays makes it difficult to defend. There is a focus on Georgia's strategy to slow down Milroe, especially given its history against dual-threat quarterbacks. Smart views Milroe as a bigger, physical version of Lamar Jackson, playing at a different speed than others. The comparison to Tim Tebow suggests Milroe's unique skill set, with Smart stating that Milroe is different from Tebow. The anticipation is high for the upcoming game between Georgia and Alabama, with attention on how Milroe will fare against Georgia's defense.
Jalen Milroe is reportedly thought to be a “bigger, faster version” of Lamar Jackson by Kirby Smart (Georgia HC). Smart was also asked how Milroe relates to Tim Tebow: “No offense to Tim Tebow, but this guy is different.” Nick Saban really reincarnated Jalen Hurts in the form… https://t.co/dGVYkIwWf6
Jalen Milroe vs. the Georgia defense: What this season’s results and past history tells us about how it may go. (With interesting analytics data! And Kirby Smart comparing Milroe to Lamar Jackson on Madden!) https://t.co/K2fjcDOtCB
Kirby Smart discusses comps of Alabama's Jalen Milroe to Lamar Jackson, Tim Tebow https://t.co/gswMqomcER
Georgia coach Kirby Smart views Alabama's Jalen Milroe as a 'bigger, physical' version of Lamar Jackson "He's playing in a different speed than everybody else when you watch it." https://t.co/oUdbLmdZ2L https://t.co/UBORLlUr0i
Can Georgia slow down Jalen Milroe? What its history against dual-threat QBs shows https://t.co/l2s8Ie7PQc
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart on Alabama QB Jalen Milroe: "He's a tremendous, tremendous football player ... I think anytime you can scramble and extend plays a la Stetson, it makes it harder to defend"