Recruiting Football Talk VIII

[jpope9]

Plowman/Danny White/Randy Boyd/Josh Heupel really went to bat for Nico over the NCAA a year ago...

Really disappointing that this is how his crew wants to play things with how much the University had his back

this

this is why the fanbase is pissed, the school sued the NCAA for this kid, allowing him to play in the first place.

 

[headhunter15]

I'd be shocked if Nico is back at this point.

Absolutely unreal. If true, he’s going to have that Kiffin-type hatred.

 

[KPT_VFL]

I’m fine rolling with Merk. The way college sports are going I’m far more interested in rooting for loyal kids who want to play football first and get paid second.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Now my question…..was our portal haul meh due to actually not “needing” anything, or was it because our hands were tied due to these negotiations?

 

[BigSteve09]

We only killed the NCAA for him. No big deal

 

[LaagerVol]

From what was being said in the winter, Nico was torn about it cause he wanted to be here and it was his dad/agents stirring stuff up. If that’s the case again Nico needs to be an adult and tell his dad/agents to back tf off. He needs to realize that people around him will always want him to do what’s best for them and he needs to do what’s best for him and make his own decisions.

Sounds like dad runs the show. When you are raised like that, someone so heavy handed and dominant, it’s hard to break away from it. He probably doesn’t even realize yet that there is anything wrong with the way his dad goes about things. It’s the norm for him.

Not necessarily defending Nico, just saying it’s not black and white in that way.

 

[BigSteve09]

I can't believe his dad is quadrupling down like this. A lesson in pride for all to see.

 

[VolNash17]

@Ericvol2096 whats the scoop since a lot of this is out

 

[GoBigOrange86]

Whatever. Stay or go. I don’t care.

College athletics is tanking anyway.

 

[KPT_VFL]

I say let him walk then pay the giant portion he takes up to bolster the defense and weapons for Merk.

 

[RyanWalkerPGH]

Basilio presented an interesting theory just now on his show.

Maybe Nico's family thinks he isn't an NFL QB and is trying to cash in?

 

[85SugarVol]

I don’t care if he leaves or stays.

It sucks that we didn’t get Merk more reps, but oh well, I personally don’t think we were hitting 10 wins this season anyways.

I’m not gonna support giving more money to a kid that gave us JG like results in a much more dynamic offense. Sampson and defense was the reason we played so well last year.

Let the kid leave. Get Merk ready for game 1. Take all the Nil this kid tied us for and give it to some portal guys.

Anybody member’ me bitching about not playing Merk and giving the reps to Gaston effin’ Moore?

I member.

Gaston has earned those reps!!!
They said.

He deserves those reps!!!
They said.

Well, it’s a dumb fkn plan. Gaston ain’t the future.
I said.

 

[buffaloblue]

What’s awesome. Not one reporter has said a bad thing about Tennessee and their side since this broke.

 

[jpope9]

Basilio presented an interesting theory just now on his show.

Maybe Nico's family thinks he isn't an NFL QB and is trying to cash in?

Will Levis is on an NFL roster.....

 

[Checker_the_Shire]

Yeah he's also 20 years old and being pressured by his entire Polynesian family.

Everyone on the team and the coaches love Nico.

But hey, I'm sure the redneckery that's ensuing is gonna do wonders for the program.

Nothing redneckery about saying if you make a commitment and haven’t proved you’re worth more than you say you are, then you need to follow through and stick with your word.

 

[85SugarVol]

Woooo boy

Of course they want more money now.

They too realize at this point that Nico likely doesn’t cash in at the NFL level. So they have to maximize his earnings now.

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

I’m just gonna let this play out..be back when things calm down..

 

[RyanWalkerPGH]

Will Levis is on an NFL roster.....

Fair point

 

[LargePairOfVols]

Well there will be less overthrown deepballs in the game tomorrow

 

[Midas]

Sounds like dad runs the show. When you are raised like that, someone so heavy handed and dominant, it’s hard to break away from it. He probably doesn’t even realize yet that there is anything wrong with the way his dad goes about things. It’s the norm for him.

Not necessarily defending Nico, just saying it’s not black and white in that way.

Coming from past experience it takes a long time to say enough is enough even when you know what’s going on. If the people around you are benefitting off of what you do, they will always give you advice that serves them best even if it’s running you into the ground. That’s why Nico should understand this and put his foot down now because it will save him a lot of heartache and stress down the road. They are already ruining his reputation right now.

 

[TrippieRedd]

I hope Merk is just sitting back smiling at all this.

That kid looks like a face of a program.

 

[BigSteve09]

Hubbs saying it's probably too far gone now

 

[MarcoVol]

I actually appreciate this development. I needed some entertainment. Don’t love watching just 2 groups on ESPN app before mainstream tv coverage and baseball game game isn’t until much later today.

Interesting sh*t happening in here with these news drops!

 

[Mullins2010]

Hubbs saying it's probably too far gone now

Swain as well

 

[BigSteve09]

I hope Merk is just sitting back smiling at all this.

That kid looks like a face of a program.

he just fell backwards into millions of dollars

our fans will line up to buy all of his merch just to prove a point

if he comes out throwing 3+ TD the first few games, he will be treated like the people's champ