‘23 CA QB Nicholaus Iamaleava (Tennessee)

247 has been falling recently. They haven't been keeping up as much since the staff changes over there.
They've always had things a bit off imo. Especially the scholarship distribution or having walkons added to ranking scores by accident.

Not sure why, but the way they handle team rosters and things are too much handled at a national level. Maybe a part of their agreement with fan sites to take some things off of their plate, but I agree it lowers the accuracy of their product when the local guys know much more.
 
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Nico quote on Rivals:

“I love Tennessee. Tennessee is definitely one of the top schools. I want to go where I’m loved and Tennessee fans are great. You see a lot of orange on social media. I love Knoxville and that whole experience when I took that trip was a great experience for me.”
Uh oh fans are the #1 selling point.

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We start with the player many Vol fans like to talk about the most and that’s quarterback Nico Iamaleava. As of now this appears to be an SEC vs Oregon battle. Ohio State is certainly swinging as well. We expect Nico and his entire family to be in Knoxville in early March for a handful of days. His mom and the rest of his siblings are coming in after missing the last trip to Knoxville when Big Nic and Madden joined him. Landing Nico is no small chore and so getting everyone in is a big deal in our opinion. It further solidifies Tennessee as a major contender.
-VQ
 
I won't say I know for a fact where he is going, but I can tell you that the Vols staff fully believes that this kid will be a Vol.
I fully believe I am Iron Man.

I have no real foundation within reality to base that belief, but I believe it with all my heart. I am Iron Man.

Now we can both **** in one hand and believe in the other and see which one fills up first.
 
I fully believe I am Iron Man.

I have no real foundation within reality to base that belief, but I believe it with all my heart. I am Iron Man.

Now we can both **** in one hand and believe in the other and see which one fills up first.
You feeling better? Kinda like taking a big dump right outside a Jemele Hill fundraiser, huh? 😏
 
I fully believe I am Iron Man.

I have no real foundation within reality to base that belief, but I believe it with all my heart. I am Iron Man.

Now we can both **** in one hand and believe in the other and see which one fills up first.

Have you lost your mind? Can you see or are you blind?
Are you alive or dead? Have you thoughts within your head?
 
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The longer Arch holds off commiting the better it bodes for us honestly.Arch is Bama and Georgias#1 QB option,from all accounts their waiting on him.Don't really know that though,but I don't think they would take Nicos commitment if theres a chance,esp this early.Then again who would turn this kid away if he wanted in today,no one I'm guessing.Hopefully he goes where he sees he's wanted and not somebodies 2nd choice. Nobody wants to be anyone's fall back option
 
I think Nico is a better prospect than Arch, especially for our system. If Arch was named Joe Smith, he’d be a high 4/low 5 star talent with all his skill set and intangibles intact. He’s getting a bump because of his name which I think is a disservice to him and the other kids in this class by the services to get clicks.

Arch is super talented and I’m sure he’s got the same drive/work ethic his whole family has, but I don’t think he’s the number 1 player in this class. I think Nico and Malachi are both more naturally talented QBs currently.
 
I think Nico is a better prospect than Arch, especially for our system. If Arch was named Joe Smith, he’d be a high 4/low 5 star talent with all his skill set and intangibles intact. He’s getting a bump because of his name which I think is a disservice to him and the other kids in this class by the services to get clicks.

Arch is super talented and I’m sure he’s got the same drive/work ethic his whole family has, but I don’t think he’s the number 1 player in this class. I think Nico and Malachi are both more naturally talented QBs currently.

He is pretty amazing and deserving in his own right but last name def make coaches feel even more confident that his bust potential is close to NIL. It is interesting that he is playing long game to see probably how Ewers does at TX. If he goes to TX then UGA becomes a problem in the Nico race with Bama. But does Nico say you know what I’m number 2 on these guys lists and their fans but TN over here has me number 1 and not pursuing Arch
 
Nico is definitely a better prospect than Arch. Nico is the 2nd best QB in this class behind Malachi Nelson

I think Nico has a higher ceiling of the two (bit of bias I’m sure). I think in this thread I said I thought Dante Moore was more instant impact ready but Nico is bigger in person than I thought he’d be. But still needs to continue to add weight.
 
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