Josh Pate reporting Nico and other players tried demanding more money right before the OSU game. Instead of sitting out they played which leads me to wonder did they throw the OSU game on purpose because they didn't get what they wanted?
I don't think players throw games but I will state that when you get behind, sometimes players are quicker to let off the petal.
I will state that our push to make it close before half time shows that they gave some degree of effort.
I just think it was a perfect storm of Ohio State having all the mojo (and more talent), Tennessee being overwhelmed, Tennessee missing Dylan Sampson (I think that was huge from leadership aspect), and the Nico drama.
I am starting to wonder one thing, though. Some of the turnover in December may have been in response to Nico (such as Squirrel White for example). Some of these players may have wanted to get away from Nico and the drama.
If we were throwing the game I am not sure what this was about:Josh Pate reporting Nico and other players tried demanding more money right before the OSU game. Instead of sitting out they played which leads me to wonder did they throw the OSU game on purpose because they didn't get what they wanted?
He definitely played different I said that after the game. Not that it was better, but he took off and ran more than any game. Problem was when you go back and look at the replay some of the time, he had an open receiver. I was a little perplexed after the game in one respect I was proud of Nico and his toughness but on another respect, I couldn't figure out what caused him to go completely away from his normal game style mode. Now I wonder if his handlers told him go out there and take over the game like you did in HS we are going after big money after we win, or you walk. The problem was its not high school, and he was playing vs. OSU and only threw for 108 yards. He might drop to a G5 school like Tulane and not get any more than he got at UT. I do believe the game vs OSU was compromised by his ppl getting into his ear, Polynesian culture has the kids walking lock step with what their parents say good or in this case bad. We are better off in the long run to get rid of this train wreck of a clan.my whole family and I were at the game and felt Nico gave it everything he had versus OSU. Clearly more than others from our POV.
Nico Iamaleava, Tennessee football teammates accused of sabotaging CFP game vs Ohio State because of NIL | Sporting NewsJosh Pate reporting Nico and other players tried demanding more money right before the OSU game. Instead of sitting out they played which leads me to wonder did they throw the OSU game on purpose because they didn't get what they wanted?
Nope., at least not intentionally They just got out classed by better athletes and Nico didn't have his best game. However, Nico could have been one player who probably could have played better. I think OSU knew the weak spots and had time to prepare for those spots on both sides of the ball.Ou Offense was pretty basic and the defense had problems at LB and Safety.Josh Pate reporting Nico and other players tried demanding more money right before the OSU game. Instead of sitting out they played which leads me to wonder did they throw the OSU game on purpose because they didn't get what they wanted?