SoutheastDuck No. 1 Share Posted Saturday at 04:46 PM I hope Lanning doesn’t go for him… Oregon predicted as surprise landing spot for Nico Iamaleava after Tennessee fallout WWW.SPORTINGNEWS.COM Dan Lanning and Oregon could be in play if Nico Iamaleava heads back out west after Tennessee fallout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanducky No. 2 Share Posted Saturday at 05:01 PM Quote Tennessee was aware that Iamaleava's representatives had reached out to at least one other school, Oregon, prior to the start of spring practice, sources told ESPN, but Oregon said it wasn't interested. I hope this is accurate. This kind of thing could really divide a locker room. Sources - Tennessee moving on from starting QB Nico Iamaleava - ESPN WWW.ESPN.COM Tennessee is moving on from starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava, sources told ESPN, in the wake of his decision to not attend practice Friday amid NIL contract discussions with the school. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JabbaNoBargain No. 3 Share Posted Saturday at 05:03 PM Except Oregon already said no thanks, allegedly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 4 Share Posted Saturday at 05:40 PM The opposite of what Lanning wants to build... 3 2 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 5 Share Posted Saturday at 05:50 PM On 4/12/2025 at 12:46 PM, SoutheastDuck said: I hope Lanning doesn’t go for him… Oregon predicted as surprise landing spot for Nico Iamaleava after Tennessee fallout WWW.SPORTINGNEWS.COM Dan Lanning and Oregon could be in play if Nico Iamaleava heads back out west after Tennessee fallout. It has been reported that Dan tipped off the Tennessee coach, Heupel, that Nico's representatives were shopping him. The article on Fansided noted that Dan wasn't interested in Nico and speculated that he alerted Heupel so Nico wouldn't go to USC or Ohio State. Dan may have tipped off Heupel as a courtesy but for no other reason. Nico looking for 'market value,' has left the program. Another article had him looking at SC, Ohio State, and three SEC schools. Ohio State has a bevy of young QBs. SC has 5-star Husan Longstreet who flipped from A+M. UGA, Bama, and Ole Miss were also mentioned as landing spots. However, the SEC continues to restrict Spring portal intraconference transfers by not allowing immediate eligibility. This is the first but not the last of college players with NIL deals looking to improve their deal(s) by threatening to walk. Without transfer restrictions in the NFL, we'd see the same thing in the pros and even with restrictions NFL players occasionally hold out of practice. If the House Settlement is approved, players will receive payments directly from their university. I imagine contracts will prohibit Nico-like behavior but will restrictions hold up in court? The professional leagues have enforceable restraint on movement because the players are members of a union that bargains on their behalf. IMO, the House Settlement is a last gasp by the NCAA to have any control over football. The settlement may slow down but it will not stop an NFL-Lite College Super League with bargained agreements with the players. 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 6 Share Posted Saturday at 06:03 PM On 4/12/2025 at 1:40 PM, Charles Fischer said: The opposite of what Lanning wants to build... Charles, Spot On! As I posted above, if Danno had a role in any of this 'stuff' it was tipping off his friend Josh Heupel and nothing more. Nico was average last season with one of the easier SEC schedules. I believe he failed his 'Show Me More Money,' tryout vs. Ohio State. I think he'd be hard-pressed to win the backup QB job with OBD. I don't see Division Street throwing millions of dollars at this kid or a big chunk of House Settlement money being allocated to Nico. Nico leaving Tennessee for more money when he was making millions in Knoxville is not a good look. The type of behavior that will undoubtedly turn some CFB fans off. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 7 Share Posted Saturday at 06:30 PM It could reverse on us...as Tennessee might be interested in whoever is the No. 2 QB at Oregon after the Spring Game... 1 1 2 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDuck No. 8 Share Posted Saturday at 07:22 PM Reportedly...if anything from the Internet is ever an accurate report.... both Notre Dame and USC have told him not interested, and Lanning called Heupel a few days ago. Imagine the scrutiny that will accompany any program that offers Nico a spot now that this publicity has surfaced. The theory is he was jealous of his current NIL in comparison to what a couple more recent portal transfers have received. Now, he may have to hope he can find a spot that will match Tennessee? That may be problematic based on the P.R. fallout. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDuck No. 9 Share Posted Saturday at 07:31 PM "Tennessee might be interested in whoever is the No. 2 QB at Oregon after the Spring Game" Not directly tied to my comment here, but except in very adversarial relationships, I bet there is more communication between head coaches about potential players than we realize. Might Cristobal and Matt Wells (Tex Tech) had some conversation about Tyler Shough before the transfer, for example? If a kid wants to leave, help him find a spot? If a kid wants to arrive, check with his former head coach first? And, so on. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave23 No. 10 Share Posted Saturday at 07:31 PM Do you think this looks good for his future in the NFL? When will these guys learn to play the long game and prove it on the field. His stats and leadership aren't even close to what top QBs are doing so maybe it a get it while you can type things or just greedy agents with bad advice. Pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 11 Share Posted Saturday at 07:41 PM I hope Dan and Co. keep a supply of ten-foot poles for these instances. 4 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 12 Share Posted Saturday at 08:10 PM Talk About BAD Advice in the Long Term. Maybe he can QB Gonzaga in the Pac-7? Tennessee moving on from Nico Iamaleava strikes a blow against never-ending NIL negotiations - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Iamaleava's original deal with the Vols made him the face of NIL, now his departure from the program shows its downfalls 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kamikaze Kid Moderator No. 13 Share Posted Saturday at 09:16 PM Just because you want in the door doesn't mean you're welcome. Lanning tipped off the Vols about his wandering eye. The way Tennessee handled this, I may become a Vols fan. I'd expect him to land at a place like SUC or the U. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Ducky No. 14 Share Posted Saturday at 10:32 PM Perfect fit for usuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augduck No. 15 Share Posted Saturday at 10:45 PM I would not be surprised if Mario went after him. Dan's 'BS' and 'me' acumen is very high. When Dan took over from Mario it took him about a month to figure who was real and who wasn't. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeotechDuck No. 16 Share Posted Saturday at 10:52 PM (edited) Noooooo!! IMO, this kid doesn’t deserve $100k, let alone $4M. If you take out the Vandy game, he only had 5 TDs total against the entire rest of his SEC schedule. I’m not worried. Lanning knows better! A live look at Tennessee when he asked for $4M: Edited Saturday at 11:04 PM by GeotechDuck 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Moderator No. 17 Share Posted Saturday at 11:28 PM Not too sure what donors want to fork over big money for someone who quits on a team. At some point the kid needs to earn his money, and make the decision that he wants to be a leader. Right now he is simply a quitter. Read an article that stated that an in conference transfer during the spring requires he sit out a season. So, high probability he ends up in the BIG, or ACC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 18 Share Posted Sunday at 01:33 AM Hey Nico. go to Washington. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marsh No. 19 Share Posted Sunday at 01:42 AM Looks like the opposite happened where it is rumored that Dan is the one who outed Nico's dad for shopping around. Lanning doesn't want him. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando No. 20 Share Posted Sunday at 02:06 AM Didn't the father use some expletive towards a onOne writer that reported on this? Nothing like having your father act like a petulant child and say a report is unfounded only to basically confirm the opposite less than 24 hours. That's the kind of thing that ruins kids futures. He's your son, not a lottery ticket sir. Geesh I thought Universities treated these guys like disposable pieces. I can't imagine acting so selfish as to use my own son like this. I can't publicly take the side of Tennessee on anything. But they aren't the bad guys in this story. I hope the fools in Miami don't validate this clown father, but their credo and history never fails to make me laugh. There's no such thing as substance in Coral Gables. It's all about the facade. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevada Dawg No. 21 Share Posted Sunday at 05:22 AM On 4/12/2025 at 11:03 AM, Jon Joseph said: Nico was average last season with one of the easier SEC schedules. I believe he failed his 'Show Me More Money,' tryout vs. Ohio State. I think he'd be hard-pressed to win the backup QB job Absolutely spot on about Nico being quite average--and he had good weapons among he wide receivers in Knoxville. In two outings against the Dawgs, the defense absolutely rattled him both times, but that happened to a lot of opposing QBs, several better than Nico. I wouldn't touch the guy and I am pretty sure he has really sunk his football future. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Funduck No. 22 Share Posted Sunday at 01:37 PM NFL contracts have 'guaranteed' money and then 'performance' bonuses money. Yes, there are signing bonuses, but there needs to be some sense of base pay and then performances pay linked to individual as well as team accomplishments. Also, when I first saw Nic's name a few years back, I couldn't help but pronounce his name 'I am uh leave uh'. Prophetic??? 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRunningDuck No. 23 Share Posted Sunday at 01:54 PM I believe Oregon already has three QBs that will eventually get an NFL shot. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kamikaze Kid Moderator No. 24 Share Posted Sunday at 02:27 PM On 4/13/2025 at 6:54 AM, TheRunningDuck said: I believe Oregon already has three QBs that will eventually get an NFL shot. Moga could easily become some sort of wildcat demon that pops up out of nowhere from time to time for four years and makes it four future NFL QBs currently on the roster. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoutheastDuck Author No. 25 Share Posted Sunday at 02:48 PM (edited) Had to mention this dumb joke… Tennessee should have known considering his last name is; I Am a Leava… sorry… couldn’t resist. dang it @1Funduck beat me to it… Edited Sunday at 02:49 PM by SoutheastDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 26 Share Posted Sunday at 03:39 PM A Nico Update - Robert Griffin's Comments? Come on Bobby! Yes, coaches leave but not the day before the Spring game, and liquidated damages are built into coaches' contracts. Nico Iamaleava transfer: Josh Heupel reveals new details on rift with QB - On3 WWW.ON3.COM Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel revealed new details on the Nico Imaleava situation following the program's spring game. Hell of a teammate! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave23 No. 27 Share Posted Sunday at 03:58 PM Thanks Jon, not only is there penalties for breaking their contract most coaches get roasted by their former team as well. There's no love for Mario around here. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JabbaNoBargain No. 28 Share Posted Sunday at 04:31 PM (edited) Not sure if there was a strategy here, but it backfired if there was. With the no transfer within the SEC spring rule he’s almost guaranteed he’ll have to enter the portal twice or take a lot less $$. Outside the SEC there are probably like 6 schools that would even entertain paying what he currently makes let alone what he was sitting out for. Edited Sunday at 04:33 PM by JabbaNoBargain 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 29 Share Posted Sunday at 04:52 PM Hey Nico, Don't Let The Door ... CFB world reacts to Tennessee's big move with QB Nico Iamaleava WWW.YARDBARKER.COM It's a shocking move, but some would say it was bound to happen. As Jabba noted, he can't transfer to an SEC school, if one would have him, in the Spring without taking the season off. Just Say No! To Date - OBD, USC, Notre Dame, and Mari(o.) It's always a good idea to bolt before knowing there is somewhere else to go, right? - Head. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave23 No. 30 Share Posted Sunday at 06:23 PM Michigan? They're one of the few with the money and the need. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando No. 31 Share Posted Monday at 12:59 AM On 4/13/2025 at 11:23 AM, Dave23 said: Michigan? They're one of the few with the money and the need. They just gave Underwood 10 million guaranteed to spurn LSU. They also brought in a fifth year guy out of Fresno who will likely be in a mentor role. Michigan is projected to be in a build it this year to compete for it all next year mode. Underwood has more gifts than Nico. I can't imagine them wanting to pay ten million this year on three QBs in a rebuilding year. Underwood is the phenom their boosters want to play. I only see one place and that's UCLA, but do they have the money to give a middling QB 4 million a year? Also remember 4 million in California is likely worth only three million. Now if it was Texas Tech or UCF it would be 4 due to no State taxes. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 32 Share Posted Monday at 02:13 AM On 4/12/2025 at 7:06 PM, GatOrlando said: He's your son, not a lottery ticket sir. Geesh I thought Universities treated these guys like disposable pieces. I can't imagine acting so selfish as to use my own son like this. Back in the good ole days, we had Todd Marinovich's dad, then more recently, LaVar Ball & his sons and basketball. But this leaves those in the dust. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 33 Share Posted Monday at 02:16 AM On 4/13/2025 at 6:37 AM, 1Funduck said: I couldn't help but pronounce his name 'I am uh leave uh'. Prophetic??? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando No. 34 Share Posted Monday at 04:15 AM On 4/13/2025 at 7:13 PM, 30Duck said: Back in the good ole days, we had Todd Marinovich's dad, then more recently, LaVar Ball & his sons and basketball. But this leaves those in the dust. Didn't LaVar launch a shoe company? Big Balling or something like that I think. I read a review that they really had no arch support and ultimately fell apart under pressure. Phil Knight and Nike have no cause for concern. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevada Dawg No. 35 Share Posted Monday at 05:25 AM Todd Marinovich's dad went to my old high school where he was a stud football guy but a first-class p---k. If I recall correctly, he (and the entire USC Front Four) got thrown out of a Rose Bowl game, with Wisconsin I believe, for dirty play. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 36 Share Posted Monday at 06:06 PM Even the Lawyers are Ticked Off! NIL Lawyer hammers handlers, calls for Nico Iamaleava damage control WWW.ON3.COM . Now, about those Used Car Salesmen? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
