Nico to UCLA?

[first time caller]

Reading between the lines…I think UCLA said “we’ll pay this amount.” If you want to look around and try to top it, feel free to do so.

You are probably right. UCLA made a money offer and said take it or leave it.

 

[CAVPUT]

$1.75 Million before taxes...............KARMA!

Link?

 

[first time caller]

Can Nico draw unemployment?

 

[EtowahVol]

Nico Iamaleava poised to lose millions over Tennessee standoff

Big Nic said, ‘We want you guys to reassure us that you’re going to recruit and get the O-line right, that you’re going to go out there and you’re going to get receivers,’” the friend said

Get the receivers? why you couldn't find them. al, you done was lock in on one. You didn't deserve a raise!

 

[beamerman]

UCLA vs Ohio State. Gonna be a rough one for them boyzzz.

Nico will be sick or have an injury to keep him from playing that day.

 

[SouthpawTN]

Nico will be sick or have an injury to keep him from playing that day.

This is just slander. He was one of the few that fought the entire game. Say what you want about how this NIL stuff went down, but as a player, he isn't scared and gave it his all. Don't be petty.

 

[farmdogvol]

An ESPN article said Nico entered the transfer portal with a “do not contact”. What does that mean?

Nico's dad saying don't call us we will call you. This usually means the player already has a deal in place when he enters the portal, so nobody else needs to bother making a bid.

 

[wmcovol]

Peyton was never was the full package when it came to running, or hitting a deep down the field bomb.

His teammates that game back, knew Tee gave them a good shot at that natty, because Tee was a dual threat.

I have all the respect for Tee’s accomplishments here but reality was he wasn’t very good until the 2nd half of the Ga game that season. Even after that he wasn’t very inconsistent. He had a great game at sc but wasn’t very good vs Arkansas. Tee had an outstanding senior season I thought.

 

[volfannga]

I’ll take 1985 Tony Robinson all day long over Peyton.

That program was humming by 1889 and up, which was. well before Manning came into the fold.

edit:
Getting tired of Vols fans that feel like somehow Peyton is the best “college” quarter back to ever play for UT.

Yes, Tony was a great QB. I was simply referencing the transition and how the team as a whole stepped up, and this year's team could do the same - not meaning win a national championship but continue the growth.

 

[FranklinVFL]

If it wasn't about money why did he ask for more?

Rule #1: When they say it isn't about the money....it IS about the money.

Rule #2: See rule #1

 

[Jaxon_Vol2017]

The one time our fanbase will all be hoping the Buckeyes beat UCLA.

My wife is an Ohio state fan, I'm going to that game

 

[HubbaBubba]

Nico to UCLA - NOT a done deal! Doesn't sound like they are really very interested or trying to get the bargain basement price - UCLA says they are willing to just sit back and see what happens

Not a done deal

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

Closer to the beach.

 

[ButchPlz]

Nico to UCLA - NOT a done deal! Doesn't sound like they are really very interested or trying to get the bargain basement price - UCLA says they are willing to just sit back and see what happens

Not a done deal

Like I said, UCLA has near zero incentive to meet the Iamaleavas where they are. If I were UCLA, my bid amount would be going down every hour they waited to commit.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

Doubt Troy Aikman gives up #8 as part of the NIL.

Is his jersey retired? I thought he only played one full year there

 

[Majors]

Is his jersey retired? I thought he only played one full year there

It’s retired, he played two years.

 

[Vol4Life2007]

Legit.

 

[CAVPUT]

Like I said, UCLA has near zero incentive to meet the Iamaleavas where they are. If I were UCLA, my bid amount would be going down every hour they waited to commit.

Honestly, I was surprised that someone indicated UCLA was going to 1.75m for Nico. Way, way higher than I'd expected. For UCLA to sit back and watch while Aguilar is making plans to relocate himself, I have to question that line of thinking, too. They might mess around and find themselves without Aguilar or Nico. Seems crazy to do things this way.

 

[MBVolFan]

Nico to UCLA - NOT a done deal! Doesn't sound like they are really very interested or trying to get the bargain basement price - UCLA says they are willing to just sit back and see what happens

Not a done deal

Ant that would be pretty crappy of UCLA to Joey Aguilar. From What videos I have seen of their spring, he is looking pretty good. But, that's the landscape of the game now.

 

[first time caller]

Nico's dad saying don't call us we will call you. This usually means the player already has a deal in place when he enters the portal, so nobody else needs to bother making a bid.

Gee, that seems even dumber.

 

[CAVPUT]

Ant that would be pretty crappy of UCLA to Joey Aguilar. From What videos I have seen of their spring, he is looking pretty good. But, that's the landscape of the game now.

Gotta say Aguilar gets pretty loose with the ball sometimes. While a good QB coach might help in that regard, I'm not convinced we have one so....

 

[Majors]

1.8M for the Nico deal per Rick Neuheisel

Who’s son is also on the staff.

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

Just spitballing here. Maybe the whole point was to protect Nico until he goes pro. Certainly, he could get hurt in any conference, but the SEC is special when it comes to getting to the QB. Nico got a taste of that. He could get into a softer situation and still get attention from the pros. He wouldn't be starting for a year or two, anyway. The pros won't be afraid of his dad.

 

[TheVolsFrog]

1.8M for the Nico deal per Rick Neuheisel

Who’s son is also on the staff.

After Fed and Cali taxes his pops really did wrong by his kid.
Better hope he balls out there so he can go to the draft as a Day 1 or early Day 2.

 

[TheVolsFrog]

Just spitballing here. Maybe the whole point was to protect Nico until he goes pro. Certainly, he could get hurt in any conference, but the SEC is special when it comes to getting to the QB. Nico got a taste of that. He could get into a softer situation and still get attention from the pros. He wouldn't be starting for a year or two, anyway. The pros won't be afraid of his dad.

Naw if that was the case he would have left right after the CFP. TN fans would've been mad but pretty much everyone else would've been like that's college football for you now. Going to spring practice, taking all the reps and trying to hold the team hostage is what united fans from all schools.

No need to try and rationalize or over think it.