Recruiting Football Talk VIII

[Jackcrevol]

Those thinking we can be hostage to Nico and afford our roster after are incorrect.

Agree. And no one but Nico has anyone to blame but himself. Cant argue no one to throw too, then ask for more money. Esp when you are highest paid.

That's why i'm cautioning next year. Would be a transition year, in my mind.

You have to be able to pay your supporting arhletes.

 

[DD4ME]

Your team leader can’t be holding out. We may be worse in the short term, but you really set the stage for long-term turmoil if you tolerate this.

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[Adam2014]

 

[DD4ME]

I don’t care if he leaves or stays.

It sucks that we didn’t get Merk more reps, but oh well, I personally don’t think we were hitting 10 wins this season anyways.

I’m not gonna support giving more money to a kid that gave us JG like results in a much more dynamic offense. Sampson and defense was the reason we played so well last year.

Let the kid leave. Get Merk ready for game 1. Take all the Nil this kid tied us for and give it to some portal guys.

Totally agree. I normally advocate for the middle road, but as a contributor to NIL. Eff em. If you can't sign a contract in the winter or repeatedly want to re-up despite nothing new to justify - it man.

 

[DD4ME]

This IS UT proper speaking. There is no one more connected than Chris Low.

Your program is telling you what side to blame right now.

 

[Kurtastrophe]

They let Rickey Gibson do it.

Thought about this yesterday. Made me wonder if that was a template others would follow.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Honestly, after the last couple days, it’s probably best he just leaves.

At this point, I’d be embarrassed if he’s our starting QB come game 1

 

[Adam2014]

Woooo boy

 

[Leeleesteeth]

This is the Internet Age where nobody keeps their mouths shut and handles things quietly. If Nico stays, he stays. If not, ride with Merklinger. If he had a long term injury the same would be true. It is what it is.

 

[DD4ME]

They let Rickey Gibson do it.

It happens. It happens a lot. BUT - There are always lines in the sand and from 50k feet away this one looks like the great wall of Polynesian just got erected.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Im not sure the contract negotiations should come as this big a surprise as it is.

many said it would happen. and with schools about to take over disbursements. this makes more sense.

doesnt make it right, ethically. he aint breaking any rules.

 

[Gilbert]

Cut him loose. I think Nico is a good kid and most of this is coming from his people, but this isn’t worth the headache. Even if this is smoothed over, what happens when this bubbles back up mid season? How does him missing practice and negotiations being public affect the rest of the team? Disaster waiting to happen.

He’s talented but hasn’t shown to be elite. I doubt we’re winning anything of significance with him this year anyway. How many more wins is he worth than Merk? Not saying Nico isn’t better but I don’t know if it’s that many. I bet the staff is quietly ready to move on.

 

[DD4ME]

Woooo boy

I got Heup's back 100. Kick rocks kid.

 

[Kurtastrophe]

Sounds like locker room cancer at this point too.

 

[JCVol00]

Ur either a vol or ur not, **** nico if he leaves

 

[DD4ME]

This getting this public and the late stage is also tanking their value and his NFL. Shut up and play ball kid.

 

[Govolsman98]

I don't know what's gonna happen. I trust Heupel with whatever we've got though. He's the reason for our success

 

[BearCat204]

I mean what’s an offseason without **** like this going on. SMDH

 

[gordonr24]

To be fair, I don’t think this is all Nico. I think it’s less him and more his agents trying to get more money for him and a bigger commission for them.

This all reflects on Nico, regardless.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Woooo boy

dang, hate to hear that. they're hedging bets on his potential not his performance.

that's nfl money. even if we met them in middle thats waay too much. and that sucks bc he can help this team.

Glad Low has his hand on pulse of program.

 

[DD4ME]

You know this has to break Heupel's heart though. Remeber the way he looked at Nico after his first bowl game in the interview.

If we got to this point it was on the agents not the staff.

 

[Midas]

This makes me wonder if the dad and friend commenting “there are no contract negotiations” means they are done negotiating. We need more information.

The friend said the family loves their NIL deal.

 

[DD4ME]

To be fair, I don’t think this is all Nico. I think it’s less him and more his agents trying to get more money for him and a bigger commission for them.

Sure, but dude that's his dad per CBS - which now is clear was PER UT.

 

[tyonthefly93]

He’s driving around in a dang near 200 thousand dollar car and complaining about the amount of money he is making after losing every big road game he played in. Win at Arkansas and then holler about more money.

He can’t hit a deep ball, can’t make quick decisions, and doesn’t have the leadership qualities you need in a QB.

I’m venting at this point, but this is NOT professional sports. Binding contracts where the player loses money if they pull a stunt like this are necessary!

 

[Adam2014]

The friend said the family loves their NIL deal.

If they “love” the deal then why would you skip practice?