Recruiting Football Talk VIII

[vol4eva]

If Nico’s out, is he the biggest Tenn bust of all time? Got to be up there

 

[therickbol]

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

Let's not be obtuse about UT's motivation in that lawsuit. The purpose of defending him specifically was much larger in scope than just getting Nico eligible.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Kinda does make sense as to why we didnt spend any money on WR's in Fall. Truthfully, they mustve known this was coming.

Someone was playing chess....and it twerent Nico.

 

[JT3]

They said it in the winter too about everyone. Just need to wait and see before jumping to a conclusion.

Thats my take. Let's see who is here after the portal window closes.

 

[volfaninpa]

If Nico’s out, is he the biggest Tenn bust of all time? Got to be up there

Him or Bryce Brown.

Both #1 prospects.
Both came with a lot of drama.
Both (seemingly) left UT early.

 

[DD4ME]

Nico probably thinks he deserves an extra $1.5M because we made the playoffs when in reality it was 90% due to Sampson and our defense.

Nico should be in the film room and practice field working his ass off and getting better instead of how many millions he’s going to make. Terrible look for him, because he was utterly mediocre last year.

He's like all kids and selfish people that don't understand that just because the market moved doesn't mean you get a new handout every time. Call me a boomer, but this level up mentality without the grind is fools gold.

 

[tyonthefly93]

lol what does this even mean?

I think high school football in the south is generally better and help equip guys a little more for college.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Guys, I'm scared. I'm not being emotional enough about this.

We need to learn to close!

 

[TrippieRedd]

Nico about to take the Jaden Rashada route and get to the point no one wants him.

 

[volfaninpa]

It has finally happened. The UT fans and national media are united!

Expect a meteor to hit in a matter of days.

 

[RikidyBones]

 

[KB5252]

Contract negotiation rumors and now holding out of spring practice is a bold move from the supposed-to-be star QB who was supposedly all-in and had stepped up as a real leader.

Here's a major reason why its so bold: NIL. If you piss off the fanbase that's buying your autographs and jerseys they're gonna stop doing that. And if they stop doing that, you will (I assume) make less.

Either Nico is done at Tennessee or orchestrate a new contract and he returns.

If it's the latter, he better show out. Honeymoon is over. Marginal play will get him crucified after this.

He's done here, no coming back now......

 

[Jack Burton]

By that math you have 1 million a piece for 4 skill guys with his ridiculous departure.

Theoretically I guess. We weren’t paying him $4m for this upcoming season though. So the amount available is whatever he was going to get originally. There’s no market cap anyway so we’re only restricted by our own coffers.

 

[peaygolf]

Money over everything is why I quit being a Mega Pro Baseball fan.

you need to follow intermural flag-football then................until that becomes corrupt.

 

[SoilVol]

The math is pretty simple. If the coaches believe that Nico will take us to the playoffs again then you pay him. Otherwise, you let him go and just play the younger guys knowing that the 2025 ceiling is now lower. You run the risk of losing more skill players though which should be part of the calculation.

Yup. You get a longer leash with the fans because of the turnover and its a rebuild with 2 freshman QBs ahead of Faizon coming in.

 

[vol4eva]

Him or Bryce Brown.

Both #1 prospects.
Both came with a lot of drama.
Both (seemingly) left UT early.

I don’t know what’s up with Tenn and striking out on Top-5/10 recruits when they get here.

Only one I can think of in the last 20 years that just came in and dominated from the get go was Eric Berry.

 

[knoxvol52]

We're gonna direct that $5M to basketball right?

Wouldn't you think they may use it for Spring Portal guys needed at key positions?. Just a thought...

 

[DD4ME]

Put me in Camp Merk.

Camp Merc..



Nico has left the chat

 

[SoilVol]

Wouldn't you think they may use it for Spring Portal guys needed at key positions?. Just a thought...

You really, really, really hate sarcasm don't you?

 

[Revived2002]

If this Nico business is indicative of where college football is headed, I may be out

Sticking by it for a bit longer, but am definitely in a wait and see mode.

 

[JT3]

I don’t know what’s up with Tenn and striking out on Top-5/10 recruits when they get here.

Only one I can think of in the last 20 years that just came in and dominated from the get go was Eric Berry.

Trey Smith too.

 

[Rishvol]

One day these college athletes will learn that fans are fans of the university and will be back the university over an athlete every day of the week

 

[knoxvol52]

You really, really, really hate sarcasm don't you?

Dude, I don't know when individuals are being sarcastic and when they're not. Sarcasm suppose to be Blue font is the word btw.....

 

[Rishvol]

Nico lost this nationally. It's over.

Dude better ball out or he has no shot in the NFL now

 

[ATC_VOL]

I hope they figure it out, I’ve enjoyed watching him play. If not, I’m excited about the couple of other QB’s we have. Obviously would suck to break in a first year starting QB again.