Recruiting Football Talk VIII

[RikidyBones]

I agree that Nico has had a deal in place with another team for a while.

But he ultimately doesn’t want to go and has been leveraging the deal at UT. He wanted to stay.

But this last round pissed off UT and they said no. His camp pushed in all the chips and now it’s blown up in their faces.

His people are mostly to blame. He could have shut it down though.

He should have. He let his pops ruin his image and potentially, likely, his career.

 

[smokeyz1]

At this point, Would the staff let Nico come back even if he agreed to come back at a lower NIL price?

 

[SpringBokVol]

Still think he is our best option. We will know soon tho. The portal closes on the 25th. Total sh*t show though.

We will know tomorrow if not today.

 

[DD4ME]

#facts

 

[SpringBokVol]

At this point, Would the staff let Nico come back even if he agreed to come back at a lower NIL price?

They would but would also require some guardrails around his family and team

 

[UTSuave’]

Multiple blue bloods pursuing Nico Iamaleava, per report

Nico Iamaleava would reportedly have multiple potential suitors should he decide to enter the transfer portal next week.

www.saturdaydownsouth.com

 

[Wickman]

Man if Nico plays tomorrow, he is going to hear the boo birds alllllllll day

 

[RikidyBones]

Nico and Family

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Jesus

 

[csprig9]

Rfr QB led us to the playoffs last year
No reason one can’t this year also

 

[TN-POSSUM]

I know right......... More like plastered!

More like postered!

 

[UTK]

I’m not gonna say anything negative towards Nico. If his dad is in his ear, this kid is in an impossible spot. “Be there for your team.” Or “provide for your family”. Whoever it is that’s whispering nonsense in his ear, it’s just tanking Nico’s future in this sport. Nico has all the potential in the world, from reports in practice it seemed like he was confident and taking a next step. So to suddenly hit pause on that is a horrendous thing to do. This is not the time you pull a stunt like this. I honestly feel kinda bad for Nico, sure he’s technically an adult and could do what he wants but to potentially having a family member in your ear, has to be tough. The guy can’t just focus on ball.

 

[DD4ME]

At this point, Would the staff let Nico come back even if he agreed to come back at a lower NIL price?

No or the avalanche of press would not have been unleashed.

 

[Kurtastrophe]

I agree that Nico has had a deal in place with another team for a while.

But he ultimately doesn’t want to go and has been leveraging the deal at UT. He wanted to stay.

But this last round pissed off UT and they said no. His camp pushed in all the chips and now it’s blown up in their faces.

His people are mostly to blame. He could have shut it down though.

That would explain the part about the administration and players being frustrated with him. He's going to have an uphill battle to win the locker room back at this point if he does stay.

 

[InVOLuntary]

"birdie" said to look out for TTU

That could mean Tennessee Tech. Just saying.

 

[DD4ME]

Yup

 

[knoxvol52]

After a horrible last 4 holes yesterday. Rory shoots a 66 to put himself back into contention at the Masters....

 

[volinbama256]

End any talks, roll with merk. I'm tired of 20 year olds making millions then making the university a laughing stock hours before what's supposed to be a celebration of the program in a spring game.

am I doing it right from yesterday? Your tune changed quite a bit now that it's coming out...

 

[UTK]

Hell I was all for just giving Nico and family what they wanted even if it turned out to be new negations…which it seems obvious now they were….but after the no show tactic at this point in the year, you can’t. That’s how to destroy culture 101.

 

[DD4ME]

He did get some dirt hurled at him unfairly

 

[volinbama256]

I wont fault Heupel one bit if they don't pay Nico and start Merk, then we have a mediocre year.

The problem is what it does to the future of other players and the program. It's obvious Nico isnt considering other's future well being. It's obvious it's all about him. Terrible look for a "leader".

GTFO imo.

WAIT, so now you are agreeing with me ?

 

[Volbucky]

After a horrible last 4 holes yesterday. Rory shoots a 66 to put himself back into contention at the Masters....

What does that have to do with Nico?

 

[JT3]

Initially I was hoping they would work things out. But after learning that his family was “shopping” his services around for the highest bidder, I’d rather he leave. Just terrible for team morale. How do you listen to a guy who isn’t truly bought in with his team? I wouldn’t take him seriously ever again. Just my personal feelings on it

Totally fair, I trying to stay optimistic about the whole thing. Him skipping practice placed a deep line in the sand. Can't fault the staff for holding their ground.

 

[Plove23]

Oh no, I may be late....but is Nico potentially leaving??

 

[DD4ME]

Everybody in Knoxville bout to make money off this situation-


Except Nico

 

[Volbucky]

Oh no, I may be late....but is Nico potentially leaving??

Never heard of her