Recruiting Football Talk VIII

[tnhunter 10]

The more I think about it the more I want Luke Altmeyer to be our starting QB.

Sorry Illinois.

Luke Altmyer could be a solid fit in Tennessee’s offense. He’s accurate on short and intermediate throws, moves well, and has SEC/Big Ten experience. His skillset fits a tempo and RPO-heavy system. And doesn't take a lot of sacks.

 

[Playdo]

Luke Altmyer could be a solid fit in Tennessee’s offense. He’s accurate on short and intermediate throws, moves well, and has SEC/Big Ten experience. His skillset fits a tempo and RPO-heavy system. And doesn't take a lot of sacks.

Also he can look off a safety and get to his third receiver.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Altmeyer is losing all his top receivers this year as well. Top three receivers last year were seniors.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

There's this thing called Google, grandpa. Could've saved yourself some buggin'.

Lol..I did finally give in and Google it, that is how I found out...I like trying to remember where I've seen actors before, but I couldn't figure it out this time.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

If it's their culture then...I can see where he's too naive to know when to speak up. Ya know, if the dad is the grand patriarch that makes all the decisions and everyone is subservient to him.

Either way, it's all bs. And they should get over their Polynesian nonsense. They don't have to live in tribes anymore and figure out how to navigate the pacific ocean. You can be an individual Nico. You're an American.

I don't buy the ...I think he is complicit and this is all spin doctoring.

 

[TheTimeIsNow]

Is Avery Johnson really an option? Dude is a baller and would instantly make an impact. Is he really planning on entering the portal or is this all speculation?

 

[LaagerVol]

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

The dad…..and agent of course. way to go.

 

[MarcoVol]

I figured it was him when there was some chatter about it.
Could the drama surrounding this guy be the reason we lost practically our entire receiving corps?
It's tough to be teammates with someone who is an arrogant cancer.
His departure should be an improvement in team chemistry and culture.

Considering Kaleb Webb was backing Nico on twitter I’m gonna say no

 

[MarcoVol]

I recall the rumor that we were having trouble with some starters threatening to sit the game.

Not just us

 

[tnhunter 10]

Is Avery Johnson really an option? Dude is a baller and would instantly make an impact. Is he really planning on entering the portal or is this all speculation?

All speculation, the portal doesn't open until Wednesday.

 

[DD4ME]

Happy Monday - what a wild weekend

April 14, 2025: Regroup after encountering and dealing with unusual circumstances. Take time to relax and recover. Keep the faith. Christ is your help in trouble, and He will give you the strength you need to move on with conviction and courage. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

 

[knoxvol52]

For ESPN to supposedly "hating us" wink,wink. They are sure as hell defending us on these talkshows this morning. Chris Canty said Nico was selfish for taking reps in Spring practice then jumping ship, tried to back Vols in a corner doing that...

 

[VolsDoc81TX]

Can’t you tell from the O&W game that Jack Van Dorslear is gonna be the next Tony Gonzalez?! He had 3 TDs after all!!

He is going to be good for sure. Played DE some as well in HS. Great potential. Hope he is really good.

 

[rikberry31]

All of this Nico business is a cluster on the part of Nico's family. I think dad panicked.Believe me this is not a shock to the staff and behind the scenes "negotiation" has been going on since the end of the season. Nico's camp was told that their demands would not be met and dad decided to call their bluff in public. Nico didn't have a good spring, Merk did. Dad thought he was holding a pair of aces with a king high when he had a pair of twos and a 5 high.
I truly think the staff was surprised at the stupidity of this move but they had no recourse other than to let Nico go.
Nico's dad really f'd him over.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Is Avery Johnson really an option? Dude is a baller and would instantly make an impact. Is he really planning on entering the portal or is this all speculation?

Not really as far as anybody can tell...he was brought up because Heupel follows him on X.

But...it would be nice.

 

[Volsdeep4]

I appreciate that from everyone, I was kinda skeptical at first to post about him at VT in here lol. But it's truly appreciated

That’s a really thoughtful sentiment. Please post cam stuff here. as many have said on here the staff should have kept him at his natural position (wr). He might of stayed and guess what. We need WR’s haha.

 

[Orange_Crush]

If it's their culture then...I can see where he's too naive to know when to speak up. Ya know, if the dad is the grand patriarch that makes all the decisions and everyone is subservient to him.

Either way, it's all bs. And they should get over their Polynesian nonsense. They don't have to live in tribes anymore and figure out how to navigate the pacific ocean. You can be an individual Nico. You're an American.

I was thinking last night, I actually feel kind of bad for Nico in all of this. He bears his own responsibility and isn't without guilt, for sure, but at the same time, your family's ways are normal to you, even if they aren't normal. He's starting probably the first season of realizing that there has to be a different way than the toxic control, lies and manipulation that he's been presented as 'normal'. And it's a hard/expensive way to learn.

You have to hate seeing so much promise getting flushed.

 

[Volator]

A couple of interesting comments on RKW (104.5 the zone) this morning by Ramone Foster. He said GMac is the most accurate deep ball thrower and makes quick progressions to second and third options. Played in a Heupel style offense as a sophomore. Needs to add 20 lbs of good weight to his frame and once he does that he could be the starter. Ideally could add 12lbs between now and start of fall camp. Made the point that Meatchicken will be starting a 5* so why not the Vols. He has seen several scrimmages since he is MK’s booth analyst.

 

[Z06VolinWV]

What a sh!t show!
Been absent from VN for quite a while. Wanted to enjoy my sons sr season and work with as much as possible on recruitment, finding a college and enjoy his time at home. After dealing with recruiting, I began to have a true disdain for college football and the landscape of where it sits currently!!
My son finished his sr year with 2K yards on O, 1st team all state, and several honors. Found out after the season, he played the 2nd half of season on a broken fibula, tough kid!
He ended up with 14 offers to play in college, d2/3, couple naia, and couple of fcs offers. He committed to Glenville state over the winter on a nearly full scholarship. Very proud of his accomplishments, and they want him to compete right away, no RS. They’re also building a new $40+M football facility!!
What we learned during recruiting was incredibly, heart breaking, for lack of a better term. Had coaches tell us they won’t take kids from WV. Had coaches completely ignore him after putting on clinics to go gush over a kid that fell down 6 times running pads. Found out crootin is very “black and white”…
The 3 fbs schools we had the most traction with all had HC changes, Marshall, WVU, and Ohio. All hit the portal hard, flipped rosters, and the traction we had was lost. Marshall even visited him, essentially, suggested to stay in touch, they were very aware of him, but needed game day ready players.
Trying to keep it short here, but I have seen several kids hang their cleats up that easily would have gone to the next level 5+ years ago! Mine nearly did as well. Sad what football has become!!
Then, you throw **** like the Nico deal out there, and mediocre kids making 2.5M a year want MORE?!? Gtfoh!!! Pathetic, when’s there are literally 1000’s of kids that just want a chance!
Rant over. Hope Vols find their path and have a successful year!

If anyone is bored at work today and wants to see his sr film. 6’0, 190, 4.51 laser at 17 yo.

 

[DD4ME]

Lol this is my beef with Pate. He always acts like he knows best on all things football. I know they kind of all do in a way. He's ok, just not my cup of tea on the regular.

 

[DD4ME]

Just keeps getting sadder.

 

[DD4ME]

Masters laughs

 

[DD4ME]

Lol

 

[Jackcrevol]

I was thinking last night, I actually feel kind of bad for Nico in all of this. He bears his own responsibility and isn't without guilt, for sure, but at the same time, your family's ways are normal to you, even if they aren't normal. He's starting probably the first season of realizing that there has to be a different way than the toxic control, lies and manipulation that he's been presented as 'normal'. And it's a hard/expensive way to learn.

You have to hate seeing so much promise getting flushed.

Ive thought this from the get go.

How will your son grow up to become his own man? I'm ALL about preserving rich cultures and furtherance of that. At some point there needs to be self realization.

Its called narcissistic extensionism, clinically. Children of narcissists. You can blame Micronesian/Polynesian culture, or call it exactly what it is. A dude who wont let his children get out way of his own ego.

At some point Nico will have to have that aha moment. And either emotionally divorce his parents (happens sooner or later), or just continue on this tumultuous path.