UTK QB Nico Iamaleava holding out for more NIL money (TN/Nico part ways - Entering portal)

[DzynKingRTR]

Iamaleava's new name is Iamaunemployed.

 

[NoNC4Tubs]

Wait til some QB like this at a big football program decides to hold out right before some big game.

It's going to happen

Yeah, not sure that would be viewed favorably by the NFL...when scouting him.

 

[tusks_n_raider]

Iamaleava's new name is Iamaunemployed.

BRUTAL pun

10/10 no notes

*fullcolby* reaction

 

[BearFoot]

Apparently, lamaleava has submitted paperwork to change his last name to iwasjustajokin

 

[colbysullivan]

If only Saban or DeBoer had done this…

 

[colbysullivan]

BRUTAL pun

10/10 no notes

*fullcolby* reaction

PUNishment doesn’t fit the crime

 

[colbysullivan]

Apparently, lamaleava has submitted paperwork to change his last name to iwasjustajokin

 

[BamaBoySince89]

What does Jalen Milroe, Peyton Thorne and Taylen Green all have in common???

They all had better overall QB stats than Nico, and this dude held out for more money. No way you’re worth 4 million and you’re a middle of the pack QB in a conference such as the SEC.

I would tell him to kick rocks too

 

[BamaNation]

So his NIL deal coming out of high school was said to be $8 million over four years. Supposedly he is set to make $2.2 million this his third year.

Saying “I want $4 million now” is just plain stupid. I’d say “well buh-bye…”

which is what they said. Can’t believe I’m saying this but good for UTn that they did say buh-bye. Hope we have guts to do same for any player that tries to hold us hostage.

hope he transfers to a mid major and sits the bench and transfers again and again and again … some of these guys are about to see how life treats them when they arent a star at a top school. Hope he hasnt wasted his first year after tax wages

 

[Cruiser]

which is what they said. Can’t believe I’m saying this but good for UTn that the did say buh-bye. Hope we have guts to do same for any player that tries to hold us hostage.

hope he transfers to a mid major and sits the bench and transfers again and again and again … some of these guys are about to see how life treats them when they arent a star at a top school. Hope he hasnt wasted his first year after tax wages

He could be the next TJ Finley; well traveled.

 

[OconeeTide]

FSU called they want another washed up unpronounceable last name QB to tank the program.

 

[bamamc1]

I can only think of one other school other than UTK that I would love this happening to. Please respond if you know whom I’m referring to.

 

[AlistarWills]

I can only think of one other school other than UTK that I would love this happening to. Please respond if you know whom I’m referring to.

That cow college on the other side of the state.

 

[RammerJammer14]

Apparently not. Seems it was Lanning who informed UcheaT Labalaba was being shopped around.

People can say what they want about his coaching ceiling but I like Lanning. Seems to be a straight shooting, no nonsense guy.

 

[colbysullivan]

He could be the next TJ Finley; well traveled.

TJ had already transferred 3 times by this point in Nico’s career.

 

[colbysullivan]

FSU called they want another washed up unpronounceable last name QB to tank the program.

 

[BamaNation]

Yeah, not sure that would be viewed favorably by the NFL...when scouting him.

NFL doesn't care... and that's part of the problem ... no consequences for selfish decisions most of the time. Talent > character.

 

[Cruiser]

TJ had already transferred 3 times by this point in Nico’s career.

Nico has 3 years left; plenty of time to play catch up

 

[Slowpoke Catracho]

Evidently, the situation has already set some of the other coaches off:

"We're not going to do that at Miami," Cristobal said. "If anyone is thinking that, they can be the best player in the world. If they wanna play holdout, they might as well get out."

Mario Cristobal sends warning to Miami players after Nico Iamaleava drama

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal conveyed strong feelings on holdouts when discussing the situation between Tennessee and Nico Iamaleava.

www.yardbarker.com

 

[4Q Basket Case]

Other coaches can beat their chests and bare their teeth all they want. The real question is whether this ends up working for Nico.

IOW, now that his mindset is publicly known, will another school take Nico? And if so, what will they pay him?

If Nico ends up either without a school or with a pay package less than he made at UTe, that'll serve as a lesson to everyone else -- coaches and players. If he ends up somewhere making more than he made at UTe, it worked for him and that'll teach a different lesson.

And what happens if Nico realizes he's overplayed his hand and withdraws from the portal? Given what's happened, would UTe take him back at his current pay? I tend to think that bridge is burned. But it would make for interesting theater.