NCAA Power 4 GM's throw shade at Nico and his demands according to NYT's article

[Vol737]

Has this article been posted?

Unannounced to both Nic and Nico, their agent went behind their back to work negotiations once again. When he overplayed his hand, things got messy quickly. He attempted to save some face with the family by blaming the Tennessee side.


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One KEY Part Of The Vols Offense Is SHINING In Spring Practice...

Yes, there was a lot more to the story. This situation didn’t just start overnight, and resolve in a couple of days. The situation was brewing for a long time, and the public just had the chance to see the results of misstep after misstep from the Iamaleava camp down the stretch.

A to Z Sports has been in contact with many sources over the last few days to put the pieces together, including in the Tennessee program, and close to the Iamaleava family.

The Winter Portal
This recent contractual renewal wasn't the first demand coming from the Iamaleava side. During the tail end of the season, there was already some planning ahead that was happening for the support system for the talented signal caller, according to those around his inner circle. Those conversations centered around the offensive line, which was a unit that needed some revamping for the Volunteers.


The demands were spearheaded by Nic Iamaleava, Nico’s father. In their familiar hierarchy, his dad has the majority of say regarding what he believes to be the best for Nico and their entire family, and they are expected to follow his lead. Along with Nico’s agent, the two of them wanted to be guaranteed that his son would be better protected, and wanted to see the actions to follow.


Tennessee did hit the transfer portal for offensive linemen this past winter, which included the additions of Sam Pendleton (Notre Dame) and Wendell Moe Jr. (Arizona). It appears that more support was wanted, and that meant that the Iamaleava side now wanted more benefits to stay. All demands were not met.

That period of time didn’t do anything for the relationship between both sides, but the portal passed, and Iamaleava was still a Volunteer. It did appear from there that the dust did settle, at least from an outsider’s perspective. Winter workouts came and went, and preparing for the 2025 season was the main focus.


A (not so) abrupt ending
On Thursday of this past week, college football fans from all over were shocked when an On3 report from Transfer Portal reporter Pete Nakos came out. The story centered around Tennessee and Iamaleava being involved in contract negotiations. If the situation wasn’t settled, and money increased, then the spring portal would be on the table for their starting quarterback.



Even before spring practice, the wheels had begun turning around this whole situation. In fact, contact with other schools began back around the winter portal window. Most just didn’t know it.


According to multiple sources, the duo of Nic Iamaleava and their agent were already shopping around to generate interest for Nico. Oregon was amongst the schools they contacted, but that was where things started backfiring for the Iamaleava camp.

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning reached out to Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel regarding them reaching out directly. As you can imagine, that wasn’t well received. The fracturing began, and this was the start of even more lies and deceptions to follow.


Some of the other schools that were reached out to in the winter window were Notre Dame, USC, UCLA, and Texas Tech. The Fighting Irish, like Oregon, were not interested. Making the move for both USC and UCLA didn't make much sense at the time. Texas Tech at least listened, but also didn’t make a move.

With Coach Heupel and Tennessee catching wind of the situation, their side was obviously unhappy but intended to let things play out. According to a source on their side, they weren’t going to make an impulsive decision. They would see what the next steps looked like.


The shame of this all is that Nico wasn’t privy to the majority of what was happening behind the scenes. This is just how things are managed in their family dynamic. He is typically used as an important piece in a game of leveraging, deception, and is expected to follow without any pushback.

With the intention to let the process play out, everything remained quiet for the next few months. Spring ball began, and things continued to be calm on the surface level. Unannounced to both Nic and Nico, their agent went behind their back to work negotiations once again. When he overplayed his hand, things got messy quickly. He attempted to save some face with the family by blaming the Tennessee side.


The story eventually made its way to On3, not via the Tennessee coaching staff or program.

When the story from Nakos came out, the Iamaleava family was completely blindsided by it. They all felt deceived, and Nico and other parts of his family were especially affected. With a lack of information about everything that was taking place, Nico was once again relegated to following his dad and his orders to not show up to practice last Friday.

https://atozsports.com/nashville/volunteers/nico-iamaleava-tennessee-volunteers-football-unprecedented-exit-nil-holdout-family-drama-josh-heupel-dan-lanning/

If that’s the case, then that’s easy. You lawyer up, fire the agent, file suit against them and make it known to the program you have done so and go from there. Not sure I trust the totality this AtoZ article.

 

[NashVolDavis]

So Cordell Landers effed everybody

 

[volbound1700]

NC needs a QB and they are supposed to ante up with Belichick at the helm.
Colorado needs someone.
UCLA has the need but I don't think they have the pockets for this one.
I am reading Wisconsin is desperate for a QB after their first losing season in 30 years. Fickell is already on the hotseat.
I'm thinking Wisconsin could pull the trigger when the word 'desperate' is in most articles.

Hard to imagine anyone paying more than we did based on what he has done on the field. Last season was not nearly good enough to pull Nico's move. He don't get a raise for such a mid showing. He was already being paid for his potential by Spyre.

Deon already came out that he wasn't interested

 

[ForMyLosses]

If that’s the case, then that’s easy. You lawyer up, fire the agent, file suit against them and make it known to the program you have done so and go from there. Not sure I trust the totality this AtoZ article.

I’m guessing Nico’s PR team got a great raise last night after they fired the agent. Now they’re gonna try to flip the blame on the agent and try to save face.

 

[CAVPUT]

He doesn’t have any money, that’s the issue.

Curious, how would you know that?

 

[CAVPUT]

Bugatti Chrion sportscars retail between $3.4-3.9 million dollars.

Where exactly is this coming from? I've seen it mentioned, but does anyone have a credible source for this? Link?

 

[wrangler]

Has this article been posted?

Unannounced to both Nic and Nico, their agent went behind their back to work negotiations once again. When he overplayed his hand, things got messy quickly. He attempted to save some face with the family by blaming the Tennessee side.


0:17
/
0:30
One KEY Part Of The Vols Offense Is SHINING In Spring Practice...

Yes, there was a lot more to the story. This situation didn’t just start overnight, and resolve in a couple of days. The situation was brewing for a long time, and the public just had the chance to see the results of misstep after misstep from the Iamaleava camp down the stretch.

A to Z Sports has been in contact with many sources over the last few days to put the pieces together, including in the Tennessee program, and close to the Iamaleava family.

The Winter Portal
This recent contractual renewal wasn't the first demand coming from the Iamaleava side. During the tail end of the season, there was already some planning ahead that was happening for the support system for the talented signal caller, according to those around his inner circle. Those conversations centered around the offensive line, which was a unit that needed some revamping for the Volunteers.


The demands were spearheaded by Nic Iamaleava, Nico’s father. In their familiar hierarchy, his dad has the majority of say regarding what he believes to be the best for Nico and their entire family, and they are expected to follow his lead. Along with Nico’s agent, the two of them wanted to be guaranteed that his son would be better protected, and wanted to see the actions to follow.


Tennessee did hit the transfer portal for offensive linemen this past winter, which included the additions of Sam Pendleton (Notre Dame) and Wendell Moe Jr. (Arizona). It appears that more support was wanted, and that meant that the Iamaleava side now wanted more benefits to stay. All demands were not met.

That period of time didn’t do anything for the relationship between both sides, but the portal passed, and Iamaleava was still a Volunteer. It did appear from there that the dust did settle, at least from an outsider’s perspective. Winter workouts came and went, and preparing for the 2025 season was the main focus.


A (not so) abrupt ending
On Thursday of this past week, college football fans from all over were shocked when an On3 report from Transfer Portal reporter Pete Nakos came out. The story centered around Tennessee and Iamaleava being involved in contract negotiations. If the situation wasn’t settled, and money increased, then the spring portal would be on the table for their starting quarterback.



Even before spring practice, the wheels had begun turning around this whole situation. In fact, contact with other schools began back around the winter portal window. Most just didn’t know it.


According to multiple sources, the duo of Nic Iamaleava and their agent were already shopping around to generate interest for Nico. Oregon was amongst the schools they contacted, but that was where things started backfiring for the Iamaleava camp.

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning reached out to Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel regarding them reaching out directly. As you can imagine, that wasn’t well received. The fracturing began, and this was the start of even more lies and deceptions to follow.


Some of the other schools that were reached out to in the winter window were Notre Dame, USC, UCLA, and Texas Tech. The Fighting Irish, like Oregon, were not interested. Making the move for both USC and UCLA didn't make much sense at the time. Texas Tech at least listened, but also didn’t make a move.

With Coach Heupel and Tennessee catching wind of the situation, their side was obviously unhappy but intended to let things play out. According to a source on their side, they weren’t going to make an impulsive decision. They would see what the next steps looked like.


The shame of this all is that Nico wasn’t privy to the majority of what was happening behind the scenes. This is just how things are managed in their family dynamic. He is typically used as an important piece in a game of leveraging, deception, and is expected to follow without any pushback.

With the intention to let the process play out, everything remained quiet for the next few months. Spring ball began, and things continued to be calm on the surface level. Unannounced to both Nic and Nico, their agent went behind their back to work negotiations once again. When he overplayed his hand, things got messy quickly. He attempted to save some face with the family by blaming the Tennessee side.


The story eventually made its way to On3, not via the Tennessee coaching staff or program.

When the story from Nakos came out, the Iamaleava family was completely blindsided by it. They all felt deceived, and Nico and other parts of his family were especially affected. With a lack of information about everything that was taking place, Nico was once again relegated to following his dad and his orders to not show up to practice last Friday.

https://atozsports.com/nashville/volunteers/nico-iamaleava-tennessee-volunteers-football-unprecedented-exit-nil-holdout-family-drama-josh-heupel-dan-lanning/

Yes.

According to this, his agent went rogue

Sources lay out family drama and blame of Nico Iamaleava's unprecedented exit from Tennessee following NIL holdout

 

[chinpokomon]

I still see Oregon mentioned as a possible buyer. So how would that possibly work if Lanning went to the trouble to call CJH to let him know they were shopping Nico around?

 

[Franklin_Vol09]

He crapped on the TN fans paying money into the collective. Didn’t show up for multiple events. He is an entitled diva and I wish the worst for him and his family

 

[the_todd]

Has this article been posted?

Unannounced to both Nic and Nico, their agent went behind their back to work negotiations once again. When he overplayed his hand, things got messy quickly. He attempted to save some face with the family by blaming the Tennessee side.


0:17
/
0:30
One KEY Part Of The Vols Offense Is SHINING In Spring Practice...

Yes, there was a lot more to the story. This situation didn’t just start overnight, and resolve in a couple of days. The situation was brewing for a long time, and the public just had the chance to see the results of misstep after misstep from the Iamaleava camp down the stretch.

A to Z Sports has been in contact with many sources over the last few days to put the pieces together, including in the Tennessee program, and close to the Iamaleava family.

The Winter Portal
This recent contractual renewal wasn't the first demand coming from the Iamaleava side. During the tail end of the season, there was already some planning ahead that was happening for the support system for the talented signal caller, according to those around his inner circle. Those conversations centered around the offensive line, which was a unit that needed some revamping for the Volunteers.


The demands were spearheaded by Nic Iamaleava, Nico’s father. In their familiar hierarchy, his dad has the majority of say regarding what he believes to be the best for Nico and their entire family, and they are expected to follow his lead. Along with Nico’s agent, the two of them wanted to be guaranteed that his son would be better protected, and wanted to see the actions to follow.


Tennessee did hit the transfer portal for offensive linemen this past winter, which included the additions of Sam Pendleton (Notre Dame) and Wendell Moe Jr. (Arizona). It appears that more support was wanted, and that meant that the Iamaleava side now wanted more benefits to stay. All demands were not met.

That period of time didn’t do anything for the relationship between both sides, but the portal passed, and Iamaleava was still a Volunteer. It did appear from there that the dust did settle, at least from an outsider’s perspective. Winter workouts came and went, and preparing for the 2025 season was the main focus.


A (not so) abrupt ending
On Thursday of this past week, college football fans from all over were shocked when an On3 report from Transfer Portal reporter Pete Nakos came out. The story centered around Tennessee and Iamaleava being involved in contract negotiations. If the situation wasn’t settled, and money increased, then the spring portal would be on the table for their starting quarterback.



Even before spring practice, the wheels had begun turning around this whole situation. In fact, contact with other schools began back around the winter portal window. Most just didn’t know it.


According to multiple sources, the duo of Nic Iamaleava and their agent were already shopping around to generate interest for Nico. Oregon was amongst the schools they contacted, but that was where things started backfiring for the Iamaleava camp.

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning reached out to Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel regarding them reaching out directly. As you can imagine, that wasn’t well received. The fracturing began, and this was the start of even more lies and deceptions to follow.


Some of the other schools that were reached out to in the winter window were Notre Dame, USC, UCLA, and Texas Tech. The Fighting Irish, like Oregon, were not interested. Making the move for both USC and UCLA didn't make much sense at the time. Texas Tech at least listened, but also didn’t make a move.

With Coach Heupel and Tennessee catching wind of the situation, their side was obviously unhappy but intended to let things play out. According to a source on their side, they weren’t going to make an impulsive decision. They would see what the next steps looked like.


The shame of this all is that Nico wasn’t privy to the majority of what was happening behind the scenes. This is just how things are managed in their family dynamic. He is typically used as an important piece in a game of leveraging, deception, and is expected to follow without any pushback.

With the intention to let the process play out, everything remained quiet for the next few months. Spring ball began, and things continued to be calm on the surface level. Unannounced to both Nic and Nico, their agent went behind their back to work negotiations once again. When he overplayed his hand, things got messy quickly. He attempted to save some face with the family by blaming the Tennessee side.


The story eventually made its way to On3, not via the Tennessee coaching staff or program.

When the story from Nakos came out, the Iamaleava family was completely blindsided by it. They all felt deceived, and Nico and other parts of his family were especially affected. With a lack of information about everything that was taking place, Nico was once again relegated to following his dad and his orders to not show up to practice last Friday.

https://atozsports.com/nashville/volunteers/nico-iamaleava-tennessee-volunteers-football-unprecedented-exit-nil-holdout-family-drama-josh-heupel-dan-lanning/

I call BS. If this was the case, why did he skip meeting’s & practice?

 

[SpookyAction]

I still see Oregon mentioned as a possible buyer. So how would that possibly work if Lanning went to the trouble to call CJH to let him know they were shopping Nico around?

Lanning is a lowkey folk hero among CFB fans at the moment. If he turned to signing Nico, it would be a wash. He was a standup guy for Coach Heupel. He would be a good coach.

I'm not convinced Nico is an upgrade for Oregon.
I still think Wisconsin needs him the most. I presume they have NIL available or on demand.
I don't think UCLA can afford him, even if he goes for a discount.

 

[VolFan_stuck_in_the_901]

Lanning is a lowkey folk hero among CFB fans at the moment. If he turned to signing Nico, it would be a wash. He was a standup guy for Coach Heupel. He would be a good coach.

I'm not convinced Nico is an upgrade for Oregon.
I still think Wisconsin needs him the most. I presume they have NIL available or on demand.
I don't think UCLA can afford him, even if he goes for a discount.

Oregon literally has a QB (Dante Moore, who came over from UCLA and sat behind Gabriel for a year)

 

[Vol737]

I’m guessing Nico’s PR team got a great raise last night after they fired the agent. Now they’re gonna try to flip the blame on the agent and try to save face.

I might say Nico didn’t know everything going on necessarily, but from what we are learning about his dad, I’m willing to bet nothing happened wrt to agents and talking to other schools without not only his knowledge, but also him giving the green light.

 

[B81]

He crapped on the TN fans paying money into the collective. Didn’t show up for multiple events. He is an entitled diva and I wish the worst for him and his family

I had heard this as well. Does anyone have hard facts on examples that he skipped out on meet and greets?

 

[DaddyChad]

He made a dumb decision. Both sides are probably worse off today. In the end, I believe he will suffer way more than Tennessee. The Vols will have Brandon on campus in 9 months to go with two now seasoned qbs and whoever they may get in the portal. Nico will probably get a starting spot at a lower tier P4 school making less than he is now and his reputation in the shitter.

Tennessee may take a hit in the short term but I doubt it. You give him money after sitting out then the whole lockerroom is lost. Heupel arguably lost some talent but kept his integrity and the lockerroom. I say arguably bc Nico has been nothing more than mediocre against the top competition

 

[DaddyChad]

I might say Nico didn’t know everything going on necessarily, but from what we are learning about his dad, I’m willing to bet nothing happened wrt to agents and talking to other schools without not only his knowledge, but also him giving the green light.

According to LWS they’ve been shopping him around since Dec.

 

[CABVOL]

Has this article been posted?

Unannounced to both Nic and Nico, their agent went behind their back to work negotiations once again. When he overplayed his hand, things got messy quickly. He attempted to save some face with the family by blaming the Tennessee side.


0:17
/
0:30
One KEY Part Of The Vols Offense Is SHINING In Spring Practice...

Yes, there was a lot more to the story. This situation didn’t just start overnight, and resolve in a couple of days. The situation was brewing for a long time, and the public just had the chance to see the results of misstep after misstep from the Iamaleava camp down the stretch.

A to Z Sports has been in contact with many sources over the last few days to put the pieces together, including in the Tennessee program, and close to the Iamaleava family.

The Winter Portal
This recent contractual renewal wasn't the first demand coming from the Iamaleava side. During the tail end of the season, there was already some planning ahead that was happening for the support system for the talented signal caller, according to those around his inner circle. Those conversations centered around the offensive line, which was a unit that needed some revamping for the Volunteers.


The demands were spearheaded by Nic Iamaleava, Nico’s father. In their familiar hierarchy, his dad has the majority of say regarding what he believes to be the best for Nico and their entire family, and they are expected to follow his lead. Along with Nico’s agent, the two of them wanted to be guaranteed that his son would be better protected, and wanted to see the actions to follow.


Tennessee did hit the transfer portal for offensive linemen this past winter, which included the additions of Sam Pendleton (Notre Dame) and Wendell Moe Jr. (Arizona). It appears that more support was wanted, and that meant that the Iamaleava side now wanted more benefits to stay. All demands were not met.

That period of time didn’t do anything for the relationship between both sides, but the portal passed, and Iamaleava was still a Volunteer. It did appear from there that the dust did settle, at least from an outsider’s perspective. Winter workouts came and went, and preparing for the 2025 season was the main focus.


A (not so) abrupt ending
On Thursday of this past week, college football fans from all over were shocked when an On3 report from Transfer Portal reporter Pete Nakos came out. The story centered around Tennessee and Iamaleava being involved in contract negotiations. If the situation wasn’t settled, and money increased, then the spring portal would be on the table for their starting quarterback.



Even before spring practice, the wheels had begun turning around this whole situation. In fact, contact with other schools began back around the winter portal window. Most just didn’t know it.


According to multiple sources, the duo of Nic Iamaleava and their agent were already shopping around to generate interest for Nico. Oregon was amongst the schools they contacted, but that was where things started backfiring for the Iamaleava camp.

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning reached out to Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel regarding them reaching out directly. As you can imagine, that wasn’t well received. The fracturing began, and this was the start of even more lies and deceptions to follow.


Some of the other schools that were reached out to in the winter window were Notre Dame, USC, UCLA, and Texas Tech. The Fighting Irish, like Oregon, were not interested. Making the move for both USC and UCLA didn't make much sense at the time. Texas Tech at least listened, but also didn’t make a move.

With Coach Heupel and Tennessee catching wind of the situation, their side was obviously unhappy but intended to let things play out. According to a source on their side, they weren’t going to make an impulsive decision. They would see what the next steps looked like.


The shame of this all is that Nico wasn’t privy to the majority of what was happening behind the scenes. This is just how things are managed in their family dynamic. He is typically used as an important piece in a game of leveraging, deception, and is expected to follow without any pushback.

With the intention to let the process play out, everything remained quiet for the next few months. Spring ball began, and things continued to be calm on the surface level. Unannounced to both Nic and Nico, their agent went behind their back to work negotiations once again. When he overplayed his hand, things got messy quickly. He attempted to save some face with the family by blaming the Tennessee side.


The story eventually made its way to On3, not via the Tennessee coaching staff or program.

When the story from Nakos came out, the Iamaleava family was completely blindsided by it. They all felt deceived, and Nico and other parts of his family were especially affected. With a lack of information about everything that was taking place, Nico was once again relegated to following his dad and his orders to not show up to practice last Friday.

https://atozsports.com/nashville/volunteers/nico-iamaleava-tennessee-volunteers-football-unprecedented-exit-nil-holdout-family-drama-josh-heupel-dan-lanning/

Did the agent force Nico to miss meetings and Friday practice? Sounds like damage control from the Nico camp. Nico and family (dad) are labeled as toxic goods right now. They’re going to spin this any way they can to try and gain even a microcosm of sympathy.

 

[DaddyChad]

Did the agent force Nico to miss meetings and Friday practice? Sounds like damage control from the Nico camp. Nico and family (dad) are labeled as toxic goods right now. They’re going to spin this any way they can to try and gain even a microcosm of sympathy.

lol texted Halzle as well after being at his house in person. Like a damn junior high kid.

 

[tim]

I call BS. If this was the case, why did he skip meeting’s & practice?

Exactly. Total BS

 

[tnutater]

Where exactly is this coming from? I've seen it mentioned, but does anyone have a credible source for this? Link?

I believe most of what we hear and read come from a far from credible source.
on3s NIL valuations.....some clickbait artist' opinion.
nicos 8 million deal??what proof? was all over media about a 10million deal at first
4 million dollar demand??? says who?
transfer portal my butt, i hate to think anyone who has been enrolled at UT for 2 years is stupid enough to make demands without already knowing his landing spot.
if he can get more money, wish hin much success.

 

[ftsandersvol]

Why don't QBs like Lagway not have to have multiple seasons to develop? Bryce Young. There are tons of college QBs that didn't have to 'develop' over a year or two, but because he came to Tennessee it takes time for some unexplained reason. I thought this kid was the next PM. But Spyre spent $8M for an unknown commodity that DIDN'T pan out even after a full year of watching/learning/practicing... AND a bowl game. Are we as fans this gullible? Really?

You are right though. The NFL will pay him a ton to hold a clipboard because he has "potential". idiots.

Some players are just gamers, and it became apparent last season he’s not one of them. He might be good by his senior year, but he still has a lot of developing to do. That is not the definition of a gamer. They are ready to go once they step on the field.

 

[EZE]

Those Facebook rumors will get you every time....

Yep. Probably also saying he wanted 100 concubines of his choosing, too.

 

[TartanTurff]

Why don't QBs like Lagway not have to have multiple seasons to develop? Bryce Young. There are tons of college QBs that didn't have to 'develop' over a year or two, but because he came to Tennessee it takes time for some unexplained reason. I thought this kid was the next PM. But Spyre spent $8M for an unknown commodity that DIDN'T pan out even after a full year of watching/learning/practicing... AND a bowl game. Are we as fans this gullible? Really?

You are right though. The NFL will pay him a ton to hold a clipboard because he has "potential". idiots.

More often than not, skill positions are products of the high school environments they play in.

Lagway played high 6 A football in Willis, Texas, where the speed, strength and agility of the high school game is more akin to those skill sets necessary in the SEC. Also, Lagway was Mr. Football in Texas in 2023, Gatorade Football Player of the Year in 2023 and the USA Today High School Offensive Player of the Year in 2023. Langway has ability not potential.

Bryce Young played quarterback at Santa Ana Mater Dei in Orange County, after transferring from Cathedral High in LA, Mater Dei is essentially one of the most competitive, top 5 high school programs year in and year out, playing at the highest classifications within the California high school programs (which also produced a tough as nails receiver named Bru McCoy) and Bryce Young was recognized as the Gstoraide Football Player of the Year as well as the USA Today Offensive Football Player of the Year in 2019. Young has ability not potential, demonstrated at Alabama and on draft day.

Nico, on the other hand, was a phenominal athlete at Earl Waren High in Downey, having transferred from Long Beach Poly (which is one of the more competitive high school teams in California), but the Downey Independent School District is not noted for football powerhouses and Nico was a highly rated QB prospect coming from a middle of the road competition track in Southern California. He was not as highly regarded as Langway or Bryce Young, he was a highly rated recruit, but a bit of an experiment at the upper eschelons of the SEC. Nico's ability was harder to measure, certainly the potential is there, the loss of OC Alex Golash may have been a factor.

The kids coming from the highly competitive 5A 6A high school programs in Texas, Georgia, Florida and to a different degree Alabama and Louisiana, are more familiar with and compete in the speed, strength and agility necessary for SEC play.

The Nico experiment just didn't work, the toboggans, bling, sun glasses, braids, private jets and super cool LA personna will only get you so far, at some point in time you have to demonstrate the successful skill set on the field, not the hip style set, to make it all work. Particularly in the SEC.

 

[JohnnyJava]

My impression of Nico is that he isn't the smartest QB, certainly not a Dobbs, Manning, or Hooker type. Can he really go to a new school and excel in a new offense in four months?

 

[DaddyChad]

My impression of Nico is that he isn't the smartest QB, certainly not a Dobbs, Manning, or Hooker type. Can he really go to a new school and excel in a new offense in four months?

He may just be dumb enough to believe that.

Honestly here’s the thing, the kid has raw talent. He just wasn’t far enough along yet mentally. His parent and probably Nico himself believes he should be further along bc he’s the #1 qb coming out of high school (I know him and Arch were on different services). Maybe they think Heupel is to blame for just not developing him quickly enough. Maybe they thought he would land in a better situation. Also possible Heupel told them to cut some of their BS and this was the response.

Basically I agree he’s not real intelligent but it’s not him making the decisions here.