🏈 Nico Iamaleava is no longer a Vol after NIL dispute.

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[Justneedme81]

Based on how many interceptions he throws?

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Of course On3 makes it sound like some dramatic showdown, but this is pretty much standard now with these players... it is going on everywhere to some degree. Players always asking demanding more money and being pressured by their "agents" to renegotiate at every turn when the market creates a new high water mark. It's a big reason why as much as I enjoy it college sports, I'd be ok with the entire thing collapsing so that greed doesn't win out.

 

[rick4bama]

Let him go he isn't they for his education!

 

[TerryP]

Of course On3 makes it sound like some dramatic showdown, but this is pretty much standard now with these players... it is going on everywhere to some degree.

I've read this is Mo-D. part deux, UT style. The implication is they had their "re-negotiation" in January. I don't know what's going on there. Just what I've read.

However, there's no need for a Vol fan to try to persuade me someone created a bidding war for Nico. It wouldn't even make me blink at 8 million a year.

 

[Rolltide24]

The school would be smart to negotiate a lower cost deal based on his performance.

 

[Justneedme81]

The school would be smart to negotiate a lower cost deal based on his performance.

he didn't post impressive number this past season. Part of the rumors is that he's looking to go back to West. If he does enter portal, this shakes up the QB roster for other school. Nico goes to this school this qb goes to another, and etc. Tennessee goes after ... a sec QB. so We'll see next week.

 

[Rolltide24]

He was a no-show at practice today. ESPN says he’s wanting $4MM for this upcoming season and his current contract gives him $2.4MM. Good luck with that request! Making it to the watered down playoffs and proceeding to get your ass kicked, doesn’t ensure a 67% raise.

 

[TerryP]

 

[TerryP]

However, there's no need for a Vol fan to try to persuade me someone created a bidding war for Nico.

I shot a few texts out a little while ago. Four have pointed to "Burnt Brisket Boy."

 

[TerryP]

@Brandon Van de Graaff

Years ago, I'm thinking around two decades now, I met the daughter of one of the USC board member on an LSU site. The lady "knew ball," right? We started messaging, led to texts, phone calls...

She just told me they are talking with Nico's agent. And, she said they aren't the only west coast team. I trust her.

On a funny note...her daughter decided to attend UGA. From that USC background, to UGA...both mom and daughter love it. They visited UA, had a full ride at both schools. UGA had more spending money. I want to say it was around $400 or so a week. I can't fault the decision, ya know?

In my early view/opinion...if Nico pulls this off there is a power dynamic shift in the QB room and interactions with the staff.

If all of this is true he will have a season this fall that looks just like Jalen's did last season. The signs are there.

 

[Justneedme81]

I shot a few texts out a little while ago. Four have pointed to "Burnt Brisket Boy."

For those who doesn't get it. Lincoln Riley hilariously roasted for sad attempt at brisket

 

[Justneedme81]

@Brandon Van de Graaff

Years ago, I'm thinking around two decades now, I met the daughter of one of the USC board member on an LSU site. The lady "knew ball," right? We started messaging, led to texts, phone calls...

She just told me they are talking with Nico's agent. And, she said they aren't the only west coast team. I trust her.

On a funny note...her daughter decided to attend UGA. From that USC background, to UGA...both mom and daughter love it. They visited UA, had a full ride at both schools. UGA had more spending money. I want to say it was around $400 or so a week. I can't fault the decision, ya know?

In my early view/opinion...if Nico pulls this off there is a power dynamic shift in the QB room and interactions with the staff.

If all of this is true he will have a season this fall that looks just like Jalen's did last season. The signs are there.

Tennessee would be smart to cut their ties with Nico and it sends messages to players..... because if they agree to it, then someone is going to get fired this fall.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Tennessee would be smart to cut their ties with Nico and it sends messages to players..... because if they agree to it, then someone is going to get fired this fall.

The Vols leaked all this to the media for a reason. But, they were reckless and irresponsible with their NIL from the jump so they deserve the pain of putting some of the toothpaste back in their own tube.

 

[Rolltide24]

Nico’s last name pronounced “I’m a gonna leave ya”

 

[mando]

Let him go... In the real world there is a market that responsibile companies are willing to pay. There will always be outliers. Let them go and wish them well.

With that said I HATE NIL and the portal. Destroying college football and what made it great.

 

[UAgrad93]

If he leaves, the Viles deserve every bit of this shitshow!!

 

[BamaFan615]

I love seeing the Vols get messy.

 

[Crimson&WhiteGecko]

PLEASE, PLEASE . . . . . PLEASE, let this be true.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

Never really thought he was that good. Might be with a really good qb coach.

USCw ...perfect for him