Line in the Sand: Vols send clear message in NIL showdown with Iamaleava

Lane Kiffin Is Not Wrong About The Nico Iamaleava Situation, But The Supporting Cast Hasn’t Helped The Story

One week ago, the college football world was shocked to hear that former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava did not show up for the Vols' final practice before their spring game. As coaches from across the sport have been asked for their opinions on the matter, it was Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin that offered a different perspective. What transpired last week set off a chain of events that has led to both parties looking to get their sides of th…

Nico Iamaleava to lose nearly HALF of his $1.5 million salary if he joins UCLA

FORMER Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava quarterback is set to lose a majority of his NIL earnings to taxes in 2025. Iamaleava held out of Tennessee practices in seek of a higher NIL deal and ultimately ended up losing money. GettyNico Iamaleava is taking a massive pay cut in his transfer to UCLA[/caption] GettyIamaleava was seeking $4 million but ended up getting a reported $1.5 million offer[/caption] Iamaleava was seeking a $4 million deal…

Line in the Sand: Vols send clear message in NIL showdown with Iamaleava

KNOXVILLE — Sometimes you just have to say enough is enough.

Constantly Smoking: Nico Iamaleava Transfer Fallout: UCLA Football’s Gain, Tennessee’s Loss?

Nico Iamaleava's decision to transfer to UCLA from Tennessee could have significant implications for both college football programs. This move raises questions about Tennessee's prospects under coach Josh Heupel and whether they can secure a viable replacement at quarterback. Meanwhile, UCLA fans are left wondering if Nico will be a transformative player or if cultural differences may pose challenges. The episode dives deep into the NIL landscap…

Nico Iamaleava's Father Caught On Camera Packing U-Haul For UCLA Looking Frustrated After His Bad Advice Embarrassed His Son And Cost Him $1 Million

U-Haul truck and Nico Iamaleava Nico Iamaleava’s father was caught packing a U-Haul truck ahead of a trip from Tennessee after helping his son lose a significant amount of money. And his body language did not seem like that of a happy man. While much about the circumstances surrounding Nico’s Volunteers exit remains unknown, the most important details have been the subject of many reports. Basically, Nico’s dad, Nic, put his son on the market af…

Nico Iamaleava's exit means the minority of SEC teams have an all-important area of continuity

When Tennessee moved on from Nico Iamaleava, it joined the majority. Well, let’s provide some context. The majority of SEC teams didn’t have a returning starting quarterback bolt in the post-spring transfer portal window after seeking a $4 million salary. I get that. That’s not the majority that I’m referring to. The majority of SEC teams don’t have offensive play-caller-to-QB1 continuity. It’s a rarity across college football, and not just beca…