Recruiting Football Talk VIII

[buffaloblue]

Nico has one way left. Show up tommorow. Take the boos on the chin and apologize and state he will play under his current deal the rest of his career. Then ball.

I doubt that happens

 

[DD4ME]

Swain not the kind of guy to tweet something like this or add unnecessary fuel to the fire.

Above all else, this tells me that it's over.

Right- he's on official Vol radio now.

 

[UTK]

On a positive bright side if Nico is gone, most reports have said Jake has looked good in practice. Won’t know until game time but it’s something

 

[DD4ME]

 

[UTK]

His dad needs to stick to rugby….nico’s stats aren’t anywhere close to 25 million…pops needs to put down the koolaid

While I’m not a stat watcher and think Nico was way better than anyone gives him credit for last year, this is not the time to pull this. It was last December. Y’all seemingly agreed and confirmed you were happy to stay here. So after spring to pull this kinda stunt is just incredibly stupid

 

[UTSuave’]

My only concern with Nico leaving is the ripple effect…who follows?…Mike Matthews?..I’d imagine our WR being crippled

 

[Plove23]

oh Plove

my sweet, sweet Plove

 

[PowerT.]

My only concern with Nico leaving is the ripple effect…who follows?…Mike Matthews?..I’d imagine our WR being crippled

I have the same thoughts as well

 

[Kurtastrophe]

On a positive bright side if Nico is gone, most reports have said Jake has looked good in practice. Won’t know until game time but it’s something

Merk looked really good in the spring game last year as an EE.

 

[Rizzo924]

Dang I knew I liked the Ducks but if this is true they might become my second favorite team.

Can a duck pull a truck??! Hell yeah! Loved the interaction with that fanbase when they were on our schedule.

 

[SoilVol]

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

Its so nearsighted. 2Mil more now that could cost him tens of millions over his lifetime.

 

[sutro]

knoxvol52 said:
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?

Rory mentioned the Nico situation in his post-round press conference. He played angry today after hearing the news. Doesn't seem to be fond of selfish breakaway types.

 

[peaygolf]

That could mean Tennessee Tech. Just saying.

Look out OVC

 

[DD4ME]

All the radio stations are playing the same song atp

 

[Rizzo924]

Well...It seems done
Looks like Texas Tech...........

Fine, glad it's somewhere we never have to see him

 

[thistime]

This is what I was afraid would happen. Some kid has talent, those around him see dollar signs, everybody wants a pay check, the reality of life in College sports. We have two options, make a system that is equitable and fair for the players and the schools OR do away with college sports as we know it and let the pros start a minor league system where those that want to go pro can just like baseball or hockey and give up the chance of a education. You can choose, get a degree with no real pay so to speak and get drafted or take your chances with the minors. The one thing you must also do is if a player receives any under the table funds, the school, the coach and the player will face huge penalties and you cannot let the schools or anyone associated with schools or the media oversee the implementation of the rules.
........fixed that...........Next Problem........

 

[headhunter15]

That or Tennessee has said “f it” and move on.

 

[Jackcrevol]

My only concern with Nico leaving is the ripple effect…who follows?…Mike Matthews?..I’d imagine our WR being crippled

Its a learning lesson for this staff. They have to be more assertive, and go after bigger fish more aggressively.

Its simple mathematics. Very few programs would be willing to throw out that kinda coin for a $1-2 million dollar QB.

 

[headhunter15]

 

[Jackcrevol]

That or Tennessee has said “f it” and move on.

Thanks SEC Mike.

In other news the rain on your head is wet.

 

[DD4ME]

That was fast

 

[DD4ME]

This is basically a Josh level quote. Donzo

 

[KnoxVillain]

That or Tennessee has said “f it” and move on.

This is the arithmetic. Does Nico win us any additional games compared to #2 and #3? If you can’t say yes definitively then the decision is obvious.

 

[DD4ME]

There were signs

 

[Rizzo924]

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

I really don't think he's in town. His IG post 23 hours ago said Long Beach, CA -

Well, my kids telll me that doesn't mean his location at time of posting... sorry!