Journalist in Alabama documents his lack of intelligence.
The Vols look pathetic after losing their starting quarterback.
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Yes, that’s it, Joe. Tennessee is too “poor” to pay for a quarterback.
Or perhaps Josh Heupel is showing a little bit of “Sabin-esk” leadership and not putting up with a good but not great, non-team player, realizing it will have an impact on the team far worse.
I dont think Josh put up with anything. His immature (former) QB quit on him, on the last day of Spring camp.
What was he supposed to do?
TN had invested $2M on a QB who gave us intermittent passing, pajama pants, and was a game manager. Uber talented but lacked EQ to rake next step. Something HH and even Joe Milton possessed or learned after maturing.
QB at UT is a big deal. There is stress, pressure, and big boy decision making.
It isnt for everyone.
Making demands on last day of practice waa never going to work. TN (Spyre) evaluates on performance and potential performance.
Any lay person can just turn on the tape and see Nico's issues.
Processing, mental preparation, and being in tune with his WR's which comes from hours of 1:1 work.
QB's make biggest progression Y2-Y3 in my opinion. Learning how to be a pro.
What they dont do is walk off field and mutter 'I'm transferring.'
Someone who looks their coach in eye, after saying that. One who was at a QB event the night before, and lies?! Isnt mature enough to handle this job. Hasnt earned this prestigious step to NFL, which he threw away. Hasnt taken that next step.
Im a HUGE believer in waking early, showering with soap and water (proper discipline), and dressing for success. Look good (subjective) feel good, be good.
Did Nico do the little things necessary to convey the traits of leadership to others? Did he arrive prepared? Did he hold himself to a higher standard? Or did he fold like a cheap tent when winds of reality came howling?
Missing autograph sessions
Lying to coaches like a snake in grass
Waiting till last moment so his coaches had to pivot quickly to find a starter
Not putting in time to be excellent, but having an over inflated idea of
Demanding pay, as entitled
One thing we do have is over 15 minutes of MISSED deep throws with wide open receivers.
Yes he did make some throws. And we won 10 games. But that was 90% the SECPOY, a veteran center, and a decent defense.
In fact, we would have hosted had it not been for his boneheaded decision.
In summary, and this is to every pair of ripped denim shorts, and incestual progemy.
Tennessee did exactly what it needed too. In listening to the SEC Squad with OTHER beat writers in SEC, everyone is bullish on Angular. Except TN fans.
Having a QB with even 1/2 of Gaurantano heart, older, possessing real world experience and knowledge. Going into Gainesville and Loser, will help us immensely.
I say to Bammers, what would you have us do? We cant conjure up a time machine and bring Hendon back. Of all teams you should know if five stars arent ready, they arent ready (cough, Ty Simpson).
Angular will surprise some folks.
His legs will also help us immensely.