It’s Jalen Milroe anew! With his outstanding performance on Saturday, Milroe made definite to convert his detractors and skeptics into supporters. Football commentators questioned his abilities and potential as a QB following the Tennessee game. We can now all see the fruits of head coach Kalen DeBoer’s perseverance in sticking with Milroe while others were busy casting doubt on him. Given that he has experienced the same stage this season, complete with ups and downs, we are confident DeBoer can sense him. DeBoer made sure to give his leader credit after thrashing LSU in week 11. And CFB insiders have now expressed admiration for Milroe as well.

A video on the Heisman Trophy contender and pretender was posted by Yahoo Sports on November 14th, with the caption, “Which quarterbacks are Heisman frontrunners and who’s on the outside looking in? 🧐.” Jalen Milroe was portrayed in that clip as a 1000% Heisman candidate. “A thousand percent contender, especially depending on what happens over the next few weeks with the sec. I’m not taking anything away from Alabama yet. Definitely a contender,” said the CFB insider. It appears that the star quarterback’s fate has taken a drastic turn.

His performance against LSU nearly had people wonder whether he had a minor injury that prevented him from playing well in the middle of the season. However, the moment you let Jalen Milroe go. The child is dangerous. But in case you didn’t know, Milroe was criticized before taking the field on Saturday. He was called a “scapegoat” for Alabama’s troubles after the team’s defeat in Tennessee. His 55.6 percent completion rate and his on-field judgment were questioned by detractors. 

Despite the unfavorable comments, Milroe has occasionally had brilliant moments that have quieted detractors. For example, he put on a strong show against Georgia, throwing for 374 yards and running for 117 yards in a crucial matchup that raised his status in the Heisman Trophy race. Along with this, Milroe had a spectacular 39-yard rushing touchdown to start the game against LSU. In reality, nobody could have predicted that play. And it’s not just that. The man proceeded to score four rushing touchdowns for Alabama. The impression of the star quarterback that he faced during Bama’s slump last month appears to have changed as a result of Milroe’s LSU performance.

However, the question remains; how did he get through all of that difficult time and maintain his composure to perform on Saturday? Let’s explore it in more detail.

Jalen Milroe’s spur to overcome criticism

Milroe’s parents, who work for the county, are particularly important in his life. SEC Network released Milroe’s video on game day, highlighting his challenges and—most importantly—answering the question of what has shaped him into the player he is present. In CFB, receiving criticism for subpar play is nothing new, but how you handle it matters. We’ll see if Jalen Milroe found it challenging.

“To be honest, I had a difficult upbringing in terms of discipline, motivation, and attention to detail.” His remark amply illustrates how challenging his upbringing was. However, the discipline his parents instilled in him is now beneficial. He stated, “Because my dad taught me this,” which would have greatly assisted him in concentrating on the game and ignoring the critics. “You don’t; you don’t pay attention to the volume that the speaker is providing you. Pay attention to the message.” he remarked. Adorable!

However, his mother has been his greatest source of inspiration, much like his father. “My mother is giving me strength because she has endured a lot in her life, whether it was serving in the military or obtaining two masters.” He added that while his father was serving his country, his mother nurtured kids by herself. Hence, it appears Jalen Milroe is deserving of all the affection and esteem now. And his parents. Hope Milroe and his family have a pleasant and supportive existence.