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Michigan’s season opener in 2020 was so nice, former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer had to watch it twice.
The former Buckeyes headman has been emphatic that the Wolverines had something of a gem in quarterback Joe Milton, and he continued to wax ecstatic about the first-year starter and Josh Gattis’ offense while sitting down with Big Ten Network’s Gerry DiNardo this week.
In the weekly ‘Urban Analysis’ film breakdown, Meyer said that Michigan’s offense has taken a big step forward, crediting all parties involved in the Wolverines explosive 49-24 win over the Gophers. But for him, it starts with Gattis’ maturation and learning how to utilize the strengths of his weapon under center in Milton.
“This is pure spread,” Meyer said. “I thought this was by far his best game plan. Great play calling! He called a great game throughout it, and most importantly, he did what his quarterback does well.
“This guy (Joe Milton) is a big pretty now, this a big ole freak-looking quarterback. He can run, he can throw. Obviously, he looks like he can make great decisions. The ball comes out pretty easily.”
Meyer further breaks down Milton in Gattis’ offense, including a ‘well-executed relief,’ while noting Michigan’s solid perimeter blocking from the wide receiver group.
He also praised Milton’s ability to throw ‘a very catchable ball’ in an RPO, noting it was ‘well executed by Joe Milton,’ in the throw to Ronnie Bell where the junior receiver nearly scored a touchdown — but was tripped up by the turf monster.
Ultimately, Meyer was very impressed by both the coaching staff and Milton’s prowess, further noting that this was all done without — not only a non-conference slate — but no spring ball, as well.
“You’ve gotta give credit where credit is due,” Meyer said. “The coordinator, the quarterback coach and Joe Milton coming out the first time — now he’s gotta grow and build on the success he had.”
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