Finebaum weighs in on the Uncle Nico saga

[UT Hill Man]

And he get's it right this time.

“I think from an early view of it all, Tennessee fared incredibly well,” Finebaum said. “They’re being credited and praised across the country for getting rid of him."

His opinions, like it or not, carry weight around college football, espesially in SEC country. So in the long run CJH will benefit from the hard decision he made - not just for the Vols - but for every program.

Paul Finebaum on Tennessee-Nico Iamaleava fiasco: Vols did ‘college football a tremendous favor’

 

[Godfatha]

I think generally the press has been positive for us, with a very few outliers.

 

[NATHAN05]

I think generally the press has been positive for us, with a very few outliers.

Honestly asking because I hadn't seen it......are there talking heads saying we're to blame? Just curious.....heck, there are Florida fans down here who have told me Tennessee is doing the right thing........its weird.

 

[Godfatha]

Honestly asking because I hadn't seen it......are there talking heads saying we're to blame? Just curious.....heck, there are Florida fans down here who have told me Tennessee is doing the right thing........its weird.

Honestly I think I have seen one national pundit say something negative, but I didn't really pay it much attention.

 

[NATHAN05]

Honestly I think I have seen one national pundit say something negative, but I didn't really pay it much attention.

Probably just looking for clicks......wouldn't be surprised if it was The View, everyone knows Whoopi is a Bama fan.

 

[brainvol]

And he get's it right this time.

“I think from an early view of it all, Tennessee fared incredibly well,” Finebaum said. “They’re being credited and praised across the country for getting rid of him."

His opinions, like it or not, carry weight around college football, espesially in SEC country. So in the long run CJH will benefit from the hard decision he made - not just for the Vols - but for every program.

Paul Finebaum on Tennessee-Nico Iamaleava fiasco: Vols did ‘college football a tremendous favor’

Couldn't disagree with you more. Read the whole article. Finebuam said this was good for Nico. He's the only pudit to say this.

 

[madbamahater]

The only negative towards Tennessee was the factually bankrupt article from some turd down in Alabubba that claimed Tennessee is too broke to pay Nico and how that's good news for them.

Of course we know he is just morally bankrupt and devoid of any truth

 

[dduncan4163]

I think generally the press has been positive for us, with a very few outliers.

They really have.

 

[VOLtaism]

I may be nieve but I am thinking coaches phone is full of messages from QB's, agents, parents across the country looking to replace Nico, sell their client, sell their son.

 

[DirtyDawg]

I’m saying this with the very limited knowledge of this situation that any big CFB fan can have, but I’m very much behind TN in how this was handled. “We want you, but TN football is bigger than any one player, so we don’t need you if you’re not buying in and getting on board.” TN set a precedent a bit in this, albeit maybe temporarily in our landscape, time will tell, but I respect that TN almost immediately responded how they did. I hope and honestly think that my team would have responded the same way.

It looks as though Nico was getting advice that is detrimental to his future, and if that’s the case, this is an extremely unfortunate incident. I’m assuming this is the case, why else would you buck like this when you are solidly set with a big time program that provides a huge platform for you to showcase your skills and you’re already enjoying big financial compensation. It just doesn’t make sense to me.

I am honestly afraid that this could be the first big peak of what we are in store for in the future of CFB. I’m glad and absolutely respect that TN didn’t fold into this, but this type of thing might become the new norm.

 

[ATLVols]

Honestly asking because I hadn't seen it......are there talking heads saying we're to blame? Just curious.....heck, there are Florida fans down here who have told me Tennessee is doing the right thing........its weird.

UGA fans are praising Tennessee here in Atlanta for showing Nico the door.

 

[DirtyDawg]

UGA fans are praising Tennessee here in Atlanta for showing Nico the door.

As you can see from my post just above yours, I think TN has absolutely responded how they should. I’ve nothing against Nico, and I do wish him well. Having said that, I like and respect how CJH has handled this.

 

[Godfatha]

I’m saying this with the very limited knowledge of this situation that any big CFB fan can have, but I’m very much behind TN in how this was handled. “We want you, but TN football is bigger than any one player, so we don’t need you if you’re not buying in and getting on board.” TN set a precedent a bit in this, albeit maybe temporarily in our landscape, time will tell, but I respect that TN almost immediately responded how they did. I hope and honestly think that my team would have responded the same way.

It looks as though Nico was getting advice that is detrimental to his future, and if that’s the case, this is an extremely unfortunate incident. I’m assuming this is the case, why else would you buck like this when you are solidly set with a big time program that provides a huge platform for you to showcase your skills and you’re already enjoying big financial compensation. It just doesn’t make sense to me.

I am honestly afraid that this could be the first big peak of what we are in store for in the future of CFB. I’m glad and absolutely respect that TN didn’t fold into this, but this type of thing might become the new norm.

It's only a matter of time, if it hasn't already happened, that kids or their handlers will threaten to sit out of big games or playoff games if their demands aren't met. I doubt coaches worth their salt, including Kirby, would put up with it, but I could see some others doing so.

 

[DirtyDawg]

It's only a matter of time, if it hasn't already happened, that kids or their handlers will threaten to sit out of big games or playoff games if their demands aren't met. I doubt coaches worth their salt, including Kirby, would put up with it, but I could see some others doing so.

What you are alluding to is exactly the type of scenarios that worry me. I’m concerned with the ramifications that are coming. With little oversight and little structure to our new CFB situation, this could potentially create chaos in a matter of speaking.

I’m certainly a traditionalist, but I also appreciate change and understand that change and growth are not only inevitable but also healthy. However, rapid and unchecked change can lead to unrest and uncertainty for a time and can create instability.

It’s a whole new financial pie that everyone wants a piece of, and the big players want to maximize their slice. Everyone involved is trying to understand how to successfully achieve this or take advantage, and when there is a new cash cow things just get messy. We need some sort of fair stability. I’m honestly not sure the fix, but I do think in time it will be worked out. It just might take awhile.

 

[ptcarter]

Probably just looking for clicks......wouldn't be surprised if it was The View, everyone knows Whoopi is a Bama fan.

Message board gold in my opinion.

 

[VOL931]

UGA fans are praising Tennessee here in Atlanta for showing Nico the door.

Bama fans in southern middle TN are too.

 

[EZE]

It's only a matter of time, if it hasn't already happened, that kids or their handlers will threaten to sit out of big games or playoff games if their demands aren't met. I doubt coaches worth their salt, including Kirby, would put up with it, but I could see some others doing so.

I think Kirby told Beck to move along. So Kirby already has…albeit not exactly under the same circumstances.

 

[FanDude]

The only negative towards Tennessee was the factually bankrupt article from some turd down in Alabubba that claimed Tennessee is too broke to pay Nico and how that's good news for them.

Of course we know he is just morally bankrupt and devoid of any truth

And he might also be a bad person.

 

[EZE]

What you are eluding to is exactly the type of scenarios that worry me. I’m concerned with the ramifications that are coming. With little oversight and little structure to our new CFB situation, this could potentially create chaos in a matter of speaking.

I’m certainly a traditionalist, but I also appreciate change and understand that change and growth are not only inevitable but also healthy. However, rapid and unchecked change can lead to unrest and uncertainty for a time and can create instability.

It’s a whole new financial pie that everyone wants a piece of, and the big players want to maximize their slice. Everyone involved is trying to understand how to successfully achieve this or take advantage, and when there is a new cash cow things just get messy. We need some sort of fair stability. I’m honestly not sure the fix, but I do think in time it will be worked out. It just might take awhile.

First of all, you are right.

But, what I don’t understand is the failure of some of these kids (and most likely their families) to understand the long play.

Yes, there is money to be made now at the college level. And, yes, there is certainly no guarantee of an NFL career.

But, damn, playing at any school in the top-half of the SEC is a huge honor and incredible opportunity to develop for the next level. Hell, CJH already took two transfers off the scrap heap and put them on NFL rosters for multiple seasons. And Tennessee put one all-time great in the League.

If they had let Nico be a real teammate and develop under CJH, who know what could’ve happened?

Sad. Because I don’t think Nico had any say in this at all. And before I get pushback. How many 20-year-olds are ready to essentially end their relationship with their father?

 

[njvols]

Couldn't disagree with you more. Read the whole article. Finebuam said this was good for Nico. He's the only pudit to say this.

I took that as a “bless your heart” type comment, instead of saying he may have difficulty getting his deal in the open market.

 

[OrangeBeachVol]

What you are alluding to is exactly the type of scenarios that worry me. I’m concerned with the ramifications that are coming. With little oversight and little structure to our new CFB situation, this could potentially create chaos in a matter of speaking.

I’m certainly a traditionalist, but I also appreciate change and understand that change and growth are not only inevitable but also healthy. However, rapid and unchecked change can lead to unrest and uncertainty for a time and can create instability.

It’s a whole new financial pie that everyone wants a piece of, and the big players want to maximize their slice. Everyone involved is trying to understand how to successfully achieve this or take advantage, and when there is a new cash cow things just get messy. We need some sort of fair stability. I’m honestly not sure the fix, but I do think in time it will be worked out. It just might take awhile.

Good post. If TN had caved on Nico it would have caused big repercussions for NIL CFB that would not have been good. TN would be getting trashed instead of praised. And we all know when big $ are involved the dirt moves in.

 

[OrangeTsar]

Good post. If TN had caved on Nico it would have caused big repercussions for NIL CFB that would not have been good. TN would be getting trashed instead of praised. And we all know when big $ are involved the dirt moves in.

Also, If UT would have caved; hey would have created a cancer in the locker room.

 

[Bigorangefaninga]

First of all, you are right.

But, what I don’t understand is the failure of some of these kids (and most likely their families) to understand the long play.

Yes, there is money to be made now at the college level. And, yes, there is certainly no guarantee of an NFL career.

But, damn, playing at any school in the top-half of the SEC is a huge honor and incredible opportunity to develop for the next level. Hell, CJH already took two transfers off the scrap heap and put them on NFL rosters for multiple seasons. And Tennessee put one all-time great in the League.

If they had let Nico be a real teammate and develop under CJH, who know what could’ve happened?

Sad. Because I don’t think Nico had any say in this at all. And before I get pushback. How many 20-year-olds are ready to essentially end their relationship with their father?

How many of those 20 year olds are the cash cow of an entire family where I don’t even think the dad works anymore as he instead sells his son?

Nico holds all the power so if even in his culture he’s that much of a pus$ we don’t need him and he will be an idiot the rest of his life! So yeah I’ve seen 20 year olds cut off their parents before, child actors have done it many times while their parents squandered their money, so yeah, he needs to stand up for himself and do what’s best for him and not just his family, if he can’t do that he will never be a leader you can trust in to get the job done and done right! For all his supposed talent, it can all be squandered by his stupid decisions and lack of leadership.

 

[TheVolunteer002]

The important question is where Dan Wolken sits on this issue

 

[feathersax]

Paul & the vast majority are SPOT ON: Nico, his daddy & the money-grubbers are trash. Get gone NOW!