Nico and the future

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A lot of you might not know this, but I’m a former strength athlete, mainly in powerlifting. I’ve always been fascinated by strength and conditioning — whether it’s reading about it, performing it, or just watching athletes develop. That’s why I can’t help but think about the incredible potential of our quarterback, Nico Iamaleava.

At 6’6” and roughly 216 pounds (thanks, Google), he’s already a physical specimen. But as I watch him play, I can’t help but imagine what he could be like if we added another 15 to 20 pounds of solid muscle to his frame. His dad looks like a massive dude, so I’d bet Nico has the genetics to fill out in all the right ways. If the staff can help him build that strength while maintaining his agility and running ability, I think we’re in for an exciting future with this young man. The sky’s the limit for him in this offense. Go Vols!
 
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Volanta said:
A lot of you might not know this, but I’m a former strength athlete, mainly in powerlifting. I’ve always been fascinated by strength and conditioning — whether it’s reading about it, performing it, or just watching athletes develop. That’s why I can’t help but think about the incredible potential of our quarterback, Nico Iamaleava.

At 6’6” and roughly 216 pounds (thanks, Google), he’s already a physical specimen. But as I watch him play, I can’t help but imagine what he could be like if we added another 15 to 20 pounds of solid muscle to his frame. His dad looks like a massive dude, so I’d bet Nico has the genetics to fill out in all the right ways. If the staff can help him build that strength while maintaining his agility and running ability, I think we’re in for an exciting future with this young man. The sky’s the limit for him in this offense. Go Vols!
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He’ll gain more as he matures into his body. I’ve trained HS Athletes for many years and guys in HS (most) struggle to gain weight. Get them to age 20-22 and eating the same and lifting pretty close to the same most take a huge leap in their ability to build muscle.

I’d be shocked if he doesn’t add another 10-15 this coming year for sure.

But I can’t say how much I agree with you 100%
 
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Nico will definitely be much better next year. I think he could be one of the nations best QBs next year. My only worries are the WRs and especially the center position. Our WRs have to get better. And replacing Coop is going to be HUGE for the offense next year.
 
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He could become Josh Allen like IF he puts on 25 pounds of muscle. Not saying he will -
But he has the frame for it.

My concern is oline play. Not good this year at times - especially against SEC teams in road games.

Losing Mays is a major concern. I’m not sure we have what we need to succeed next year with oline play.

Also - until the line and Nico can go up tempo . . . This offense will be limited. Not up tempo makes this a MUCH easier offense to defend.

We are now on year two of a pedestrian offense. A third year of this . . . And recruits will notice.
 
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Peyton wasn't as thin as Nico when he arrived at Tennessee, but he really is an excellent template for projecting the degree of transformation that Nico's physique can achieve. Shuler, on the other hand, was already packing a lot more muscle mass than Peyton or Nico when he arrived on campus.
 
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BigOrangeTrain said:
Nico will definitely be much better next year. I think he could be one of the nations best QBs next year. My only worries are the WRs and especially the center position. Our WRs have to get better. And replacing Coop is going to be HUGE for the offense next year.
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I am also worried about that. The current staff has not hit on a high school WR or an offensive lineman. I am not bashing the staff, just telling the truth.
 
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Speaking of tempo, why was Tenn running such uptempo when the defense was so thin at talent an making the starters play 50-60 snaps a game, and now with depth, they are running the clock down before every snap?
It’s been a very good year, but in all honesty, Ala is the only top tier team we have beaten. Although few teams have that many top tier teams on their schedule. Ga is definitely an exception this year. Actually Texas’ best win so far is Vandy.
 
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Volsloco said:
I am also worried about that. The current staff has not hit on a high school WR or an offensive lineman. I am not bashing the staff, just telling the truth.
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Mike Matthews and Braylon Staley seem to be good gets at WR and Bennett Warren, David Sanders OL.
 
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Volosaurus rex said:
Peyton wasn't as thin as Nico when he arrived at Tennessee, but he really is an excellent template for projecting the degree of transformation that Nico's physique can achieve. Shuler, on the other hand, was already packing a lot more muscle mass than Peyton or Nico when he arrived on campus.
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Peyton was very lanky. Jayden Daniels was very lanky at LSU.
 
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a vol n tears said:
Speaking of tempo, why was Tenn running such uptempo when the defense was so thin at talent an making the starters play 50-60 snaps a game, and now with depth, they are running the clock down before every snap?
It’s been a very good year, but in all honesty, Ala is the only top tier team we have beaten. Although few teams have that many top tier teams on their schedule. Ga is definitely an exception this year. Actually Texas’ best win so far is Vandy.
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Nico’s youth
 
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He has to find touch on his deep ball. If not he could lose his job over the next two years. Competition incoming
 
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