For those trying to make sense of the Nico situation

[GBOplayer]

Nick is from California. The only reason he committed to play at UT is because of the $8 million NIL deal that he had. I would assume this situation is similar to the Lane Kiffin situation in that playing college in California is his ideal choice…so when the opportunity came up, his heart and true desire was to play at UCLA (close to home). I think this was in the works for a while which is why his brother recommitted from UCLA and unexpectedly signed with Arkansas. Nico and his folks had already saw this opportunity to come back home and play in CA. Basically Nico and his folks saw this as an opportunity to ask for more money, if UT agreed, then he would be fine staying, otherwise he would just come back home to his dream school. You can’t blame the kid for following his heart.

 

[LittleVol]

Nick is from California. The only reason he committed to play at UT is because of the $8 million NIL deal that he had. I would assume this situation is similar to the Lane Kiffin situation in that playing college in California is his ideal choice…so when the opportunity came up, his heart and true desire was to play at UCLA (close to home). I think this was in the works for a while which is why his brother recommitted from UCLA and unexpectedly signed with Arkansas. Nico and his folks had already saw this opportunity to come back home and play in CA. Basically Nico and his folks saw this as an opportunity to ask for more money, if UT agreed, then he would be fine staying, otherwise he would just come back home to his dream school. You can’t blame the kid for following his heart.

And the bonds he made with teammates here meant nothing?

You can absolutely blame him. AND wish him well at UCLA.

But he threw Heupels whole program build off with this decision. It’s not trash now, but it is off. Now they’re forced to get a guy that knows nothing of the culture and has to win over the team, unless he’s just so good it doesn’t matter.

 

[DaddyChad]

Nick is from California. The only reason he committed to play at UT is because of the $8 million NIL deal that he had. I would assume this situation is similar to the Lane Kiffin situation in that playing college in California is his ideal choice…so when the opportunity came up, his heart and true desire was to play at UCLA (close to home). I think this was in the works for a while which is why his brother recommitted from UCLA and unexpectedly signed with Arkansas. Nico and his folks had already saw this opportunity to come back home and play in CA. Basically Nico and his folks saw this as an opportunity to ask for more money, if UT agreed, then he would be fine staying, otherwise he would just come back home to his dream school. You can’t blame the kid for following his heart.

Dude tried to go to Miami, North Carolina, Oregon, USC, Notre Dame, Ohio State and probably many more places before following his heart.

 

[OrangeVolMan]

That’s total BS. UCLA was never his dream school. Also, we know his team contacted several other schools only one of which was in CA. This was all about money and they didn’t care where it came from.

 

[Volfan76]

Nick is from California. The only reason he committed to play at UT is because of the $8 million NIL deal that he had. I would assume this situation is similar to the Lane Kiffin situation in that playing college in California is his ideal choice…so when the opportunity came up, his heart and true desire was to play at UCLA (close to home). I think this was in the works for a while which is why his brother recommitted from UCLA and unexpectedly signed with Arkansas. Nico and his folks had already saw this opportunity to come back home and play in CA. Basically Nico and his folks saw this as an opportunity to ask for more money, if UT agreed, then he would be fine staying, otherwise he would just come back home to his dream school. You can’t blame the kid for following his heart.

I don't think anyone is struggling to understand the Nico situation except for you.

 

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

Nick is from California. The only reason he committed to play at UT is because of the $8 million NIL deal that he had. I would assume this situation is similar to the Lane Kiffin situation in that playing college in California is his ideal choice…so when the opportunity came up, his heart and true desire was to play at UCLA (close to home). I think this was in the works for a while which is why his brother recommitted from UCLA and unexpectedly signed with Arkansas. Nico and his folks had already saw this opportunity to come back home and play in CA. Basically Nico and his folks saw this as an opportunity to ask for more money, if UT agreed, then he would be fine staying, otherwise he would just come back home to his dream school. You can’t blame the kid for following his heart.

Nice try with the spin but Nico shopped his services all over the place, mostly not in CA.

When you can explain that away, get back to us.

 

[OrangeShadeOfDoom]

Oh that's absolutely what they are going to try and make it seem like the issue was.

 

[molsen81]

I'm from California. I wasn't a college athlete but when it was time to choose a college, my heart was in Knoxville simply because I'm a diehard UT fan and have some family in the state of Tennessee. I love the school so much, I graduated from UT twice. Class of 2004 and 2013. Don't assume that Californians want to go to college in California and in Nico's case because of only the money. What an insane analogy.

 

[Gandalf]

Nick is from California. The only reason he committed to play at UT is because of the $8 million NIL deal that he had. I would assume this situation is similar to the Lane Kiffin situation in that playing college in California is his ideal choice…so when the opportunity came up, his heart and true desire was to play at UCLA (close to home). I think this was in the works for a while which is why his brother recommitted from UCLA and unexpectedly signed with Arkansas. Nico and his folks had already saw this opportunity to come back home and play in CA. Basically Nico and his folks saw this as an opportunity to ask for more money, if UT agreed, then he would be fine staying, otherwise he would just come back home to his dream school. You can’t blame the kid for following his heart.

Not to put this too personally but basically, all that sounds like spin from someone sniffing Big Pappa Nic's fantasy farts.

Likely because he has blown all his son's money already, he tried to squeeze UT one too many times and Nico is good but not great enough to warrant the bump, so UT said buh bye! Then they are scrambling and go to the place local that they know who already had done a lot of work getting another QB in, though at the price point you would expect for a school like UCLA, who has money but wont spend it on football. Now because they saw a chance to get Nico for nearly nothing, they took it and poor appalachia boy is now having to go find something else.

 

[OrangeBeachVol]

Nico's Dad probably had to beg UCLA to take him and for less $. No dream team here, it was desperate last attempt at face saving. How did that heart following work out for Lane K.

 

[wmcovol]

UCLA was supposedly gonna pay App State transfer $1.2mil. They’d decided to pay Nico $1.5mil & let App St kid go.

 

[Hacksaw]

OP with some world-class spin

 

[DaddyChad]

That’s total BS. UCLA was never his dream school. Also, we know his team contacted several other schools only one of which was in CA. This was all about money and they didn’t care where it came from.

Wasn’t just about money. UCLA was their fallback option, they know the director of player personnel there. UCLA was the only place that would pay him but they’re not paying close to what Tennessee was at.

 

[DaddyChad]

UCLA was supposedly gonna pay App State transfer $1.2mil. They’d decided to pay Nico $1.5mil & let App St kid go.

Honestly I think the App state kid might be the better player. No where near the ceiling but right now he’s a better player than Nico and a lot better leader

 

[molsen81]

Nico and Troy Aikman in negotiations for his #8. Trying to get Nico to shave his mustache and cut his hair.

 

[Oldvoldad]

Nick is from California. The only reason he committed to play at UT is because of the $8 million NIL deal that he had. I would assume this situation is similar to the Lane Kiffin situation in that playing college in California is his ideal choice…so when the opportunity came up, his heart and true desire was to play at UCLA (close to home). I think this was in the works for a while which is why his brother recommitted from UCLA and unexpectedly signed with Arkansas. Nico and his folks had already saw this opportunity to come back home and play in CA. Basically Nico and his folks saw this as an opportunity to ask for more money, if UT agreed, then he would be fine staying, otherwise he would just come back home to his dream school. You can’t blame the kid for following his heart.

So, you are one of those that likes posting crap on the internet and getting a rise out of others response. I get it. Sometimes I do the same.

 

[Dadof2Vols]

Nick is from California. The only reason he committed to play at UT is because of the $8 million NIL deal that he had. I would assume this situation is similar to the Lane Kiffin situation in that playing college in California is his ideal choice…so when the opportunity came up, his heart and true desire was to play at UCLA (close to home). I think this was in the works for a while which is why his brother recommitted from UCLA and unexpectedly signed with Arkansas. Nico and his folks had already saw this opportunity to come back home and play in CA. Basically Nico and his folks saw this as an opportunity to ask for more money, if UT agreed, then he would be fine staying, otherwise he would just come back home to his dream school. You can’t blame the kid for following his heart.

And this commentary is based on facts or opinions?

 

[Tennman]

I can't believe UCLA took him. Am I wrong, but didn't Nico's brother commit to UCLA and then bolted for Arkansas and took their best receiver with him. all without notifying the coaching staff. Maybe I'm thinking of someone else.

 

[vol24/7/365]

Nick is from California. The only reason he committed to play at UT is because of the $8 million NIL deal that he had. I would assume this situation is similar to the Lane Kiffin situation in that playing college in California is his ideal choice…so when the opportunity came up, his heart and true desire was to play at UCLA (close to home). I think this was in the works for a while which is why his brother recommitted from UCLA and unexpectedly signed with Arkansas. Nico and his folks had already saw this opportunity to come back home and play in CA. Basically Nico and his folks saw this as an opportunity to ask for more money, if UT agreed, then he would be fine staying, otherwise he would just come back home to his dream school. You can’t blame the kid for following his heart.

You forgot to put in blue font.

 

[volfan102455]

The family is chasing the money and trying to find a school that will make the team all about their son. That is what this is.

 

[vols 30]

I can't believe UCLA took him. Am I wrong, but didn't Nico's brother commit to UCLA and then bolted for Arkansas and took their best receiver with him. all without notifying the coaching staff. Maybe I'm thinking of someone else.

They are desperate. So is Nico. They are made for each other.

 

[m1al]

I honestly don't give a sh!t about the "Nico situation". Human weakness and money, it's a very old story. The seven deadlies are still alive and well.....

 

[DaddyChad]

The family is chasing the money and trying to find a school that will make the team all about their son. That is what this is.

This is really close to right. Family is chasing a school that will make it about them, it’s a package deal.

I think the rumors about Lanning shows people talk. The media reports are tame compared to what’s being said staff to other staffs.

 

[vol24/7/365]

The family is chasing the money and trying to find a school that will make the team all about their son. That is what this is.

I agree but do they think he can carry the whole team on his back and control the defense too? He can’t snap the ball to himself. I just think it’s asinine to go from a top ten football program to nobody UCLA team. I really do think the whole situation is sad

 

[VolDC]

Crap shining a turd right here.