It’s part of why he’s so respected in the UT locker room. It’s why The Legend of Joe Milton isn’t just about launching things into the air. It’s why UT defensive end Byron Young said when asked to evaluate Milton during the past two years: “Growth. Maturity. Now it’s his turn again. I think, honestly, he’s taking advantage of it. Watching him every day, the type of leader he is, he cares about the team, you know? I really love the fact that it’s bigger than football with him. He’s just like Hendon, the attitude’s the same.”
“It’s ‘The Joe Show’ now,” UT defensive end Tyler Baron said, although as we’re talking to Milton and having a good time and getting into childhood memories and hurled oranges and his future as a quarterback, he is not predicting such things.
“You’ve just got to be where you’re feet are at,” Milton said of the competition ahead. “Those guys, I’m gonna help them to the end. I wish the best for all of them. Our quarterback room has been great for the past two years and we’re looking forward to adding Nico to that now. Looking forward to moving on and getting each other better.”
He is asked how he’s able to look at it that way.
“That’s just my heart, man,” Milton says. “My heart desires helping others, so that’s just what I like doing. If not, then I feel bad about myself. That’s just the hard part of life. You want to help others, are you willing to do it, or willing to just let them be? Me, myself, I’m willing to help others.”