‘23 CA QB Nicholaus Iamaleava (Tennessee)

[Batman1948]

I’m not talking about the ones that just signed. I thought there were 85 on scholarship. Why do just 70 get to go?

I believe it was a cost saving measure to limit travel squads by the NCAA

 

[SweetasSoda]

Not sure, probably cost related, but I do not believe there is a roster travel limit on bowl games.

Now that’s what I wanted to hear.

 

[swampfoxfan]

Hard to believe the 70 cap is money related as the SEC tv deal is over 1 mil/school
I chalk it up as a stupid rule made for the sake of making rules

 

[SweetasSoda]

Hard to believe the 70 cap is money related as the SEC tv deal is over 1 mil/school
I chalk it up as a stupid rule made for the sake of making rules

Was probably made a long time ago and never changed.

 

[jerrync]

Hard to believe the 70 cap is money related as the SEC tv deal is over 1 mil/school
I chalk it up as a stupid rule made for the sake of making rules

Does that mean, Clemson can only travel 70? Since they are considered the Home Team!

 

[Batman1948]

Hard to believe the 70 cap is money related as the SEC tv deal is over 1 mil/school
I chalk it up as a stupid rule made for the sake of making rules

Not every college has that kind of money and the sport is bigger than just a few schools.

 

[iuvol]

Why is Clemson the home team, we are rated above them.

 

[butchna]

Why is Clemson the home team, we are rated above them.

Conference affiliations.

 

[swampfoxfan]

Not every college has that kind of money and the sport is bigger than just a few schools.

I see your point. But if I can't afford to vacation in Hawaii you can't go either? Not every college is playing in a bowl game.

 

[Tennessee Golfer]

Write it in stone! Definitely boom worthy again that this could be the guy to bring us all the way back!

 

[Pridedad]

Definitely BOOM worthy!!!

 

[Volnut]

Write it in stone! Definitely boom worthy again that this could be the guy to bring us all the way back!

Anybody know when he arrives in K-Town?

 

[Volnut]

Hard to believe the 70 cap is money related as the SEC tv deal is over 1 mil/school
I chalk it up as a stupid rule made for the sake of making rules

I wonder if it dates back to when Bear Bryant had 120-130 players stashed and didn’t want to have pay their travel costs?

 

[ERvolsfan]

Anybody know when he arrives in K-Town?

I believe I heard/read somewhere the 15th maybe sooner.

 

[CNeagleVolFan]

With him being an EE I could see him being a Bryce young type instant impact QB. The orange bowl and spring practices will be make or break for Joe Milton. I for one hope he’s the guy, but if he’s not hand the keys to Nico or Tayven IMO.

 

[KnoxToTheBoro93]

With him being an EE I could see him being a Bryce young type instant impact QB. The orange bowl and spring practices will be make or break for Joe Milton. I for one hope he’s the guy, but if he’s not hand the keys to Nico or Tayven IMO.

You do know Bryce sat for a year right ?

 

[UTMVol76]

You do know Bryce sat for a year right ?

And he say that year while Mac Jones (who many including myself never thought would be any good as a starter) turned himself into a first rounder.

 

[KnoxToTheBoro93]

And he say that year while Mac Jones (who many including myself never thought would be any good as a starter) turned himself into a first rounder.

Mahomes sat for a year behind Alex Smith… it’s so much to being a starting Qb and transitioning to a higher level in year 1 is much more about off the field and preparation than overall talent… most greats still needed at least 1 year to sit and learn joe will show Nico how to prepare every day like a starting SEC Qb… I hope Nico doesn’t have to play meaningful snaps year 1… that would mean joe was successful and Nico got to sit and Learn then in 24 and 25 go have the 2 greatest years by a Tennessee Qb in coach CJH system with elite skill players around him…

 

[LittleVol]

Write it in stone! Definitely boom worthy again that this could be the guy to bring us all the way back!

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uhhh uhh which is his arm? And which is the pen???

He so skinny i can' t tell .
#redshurt4LIFE!

 

[OrangeEtBlanc]

Very excited that Nico gets the benefit of the Bowl practices plus the Spring. He’s going to absolutely set records in this offense.

 

[tnhunter 10]

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uhhh uhh which is his arm? And which is the pen???

He so skinny i can' t tell .
#redshurt4LIFE!

AP and Hubbs spoke on his weight during the last podcast. They said he's alot bigger then you would believe, but looks skinny because he's 6'6. They also said you would be surprised by how big his legs were.

 

[VolsFan-TX]

Write it in stone! Definitely boom worthy again that this could be the guy to bring us all the way back!

I thought early signing day starts on Dec 21. Is this just his school ceremony or actual signing?

 

[rgvol]

He can sign it and then turn it in on the. 21st

 

[Ron Swanson]

It’s a fake signing. The EE’s that are going to bowl practices just show up and that’s their “signing”. Once they practice they’re in.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Every time I open this thread to read new posts, I’m still in slight disbelief we managed to secure his commitment. Program changing QB. Man, what a freaking huge recruiting win.