Just now, Realist Horn said:

Since it's the Spring Portal, Nico would not have any SEC teams bidding on him - and not sure many would if the $4mil price tag is close to what he's seeking

I was just about to post this. SEC is out of the picture. Unless Oregon is poaching here, no one in at a P2 school is going to sign him.

Word on the streets is that Nico's dad called Lanning looking for a deal and Lanning told Heupel about it. Probably how this story blew up.

Nico can’t return to Tennessee now

Fan base will boo his ass out of Knoxville 

Dad better start calling Cody Campbell 

Nico’s production and inability to hit wide open receivers does not justify a raise. He’s not even a serious NFL prospect from what I can see. 

3 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Nico can’t return to Tennessee now

Fan base will boo his ass out of Knoxville 

Dad better start calling Cody Campbell 

Could you imagine his first interception if he does return? oh boy!

What a POS. Doing this to your team at this point. Now fake UT has to scramble to find a new QB and spring is halfway over.

1 hour ago, Hashtag said:

Word on the streets is that Nico's dad called Lanning looking for a deal and Lanning told Heupel about it. Probably how this story blew up.

This also let’s you know what Oregon’s QB situation may look like currently.

2 hours ago, CJ Vogel said:

The rest of the SEC should be pretty happy Tennessee has millions tied up with Nico, rather than spreading that money out to other prime positions and finding an actual game changer at QB. 

I would have believed that an SEC secret cabal was tampering to drive up Tennessee payroll was the culprit, but brother Dan ratting out the family is truly juicier. 

They should tell Nico and his dad to kick rocks 

7 minutes ago, CoachBobbyFinstock said:

They should tell Nico and his dad to kick rocks 

I’m not sure who Tennessee has as a back up. The problem that both Nico and Tennessee have is that teams are already practicing with their ones. Too late now to start breaking in a new starting QB. 

1 hour ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Nico can’t return to Tennessee now

Fan base will boo his ass out of Knoxville 

Dad better start calling Cody Campbell 

Which one?!  The El Camino Real runs through Austin and San Antonio, not Lubbock! (bypassing BCS I might add)

 

1 hour ago, Hashtag said:

Word on the streets is that Nico's dad called Lanning looking for a deal and Lanning told Heupel about it. Probably how this story blew up.

Now word from Tennessee insiders is that he’s also not responding to teammates or coaches text

It’s just a matter of time before we see breach of contract or even tortious interference lawsuits.

4 minutes ago, Tuco Ramirez said:

It’s just a matter of time before we see breach of contract or even tortious interference lawsuits.

Those revenue sharing contracts are going to be ironclad I feel. 

Cousin Shane is in shambles

Nico has cooked the Tennessee locker room.  No way he is returning there.  SMU??  They will pay and he has all summer and fall camp to catch up.

How is Miami doing at QB?

The price of milk has gone up. I saw Nico taking major hits and coming back to play. They made the cfpb. He's a premium player at a premium position. Crazy how we want a starter out of the portal.. but we kill a kid that might go into the portal. In a capitalism crazed society like America, it's funny to see you guys try to judge whose worthy of getting more money and tryna determine when they should go after it. Think NIL is destroying college football? It's about to get a lot worse. These kids understand the game and how the universities have been getting over on them, and they don't have any brakes when it comes to mashing the gas and getting everything they deserve and then some. When you date a girl and start off tricking...spending money to impress her, don't think a year from now she'll be ok with McDonald's. You gotta keep her living a 5 star life. Get what you pay for!

 

4 hours ago, Texasborn91 said:

Let him walk. He sucks 

 

1 hour ago, 817 Boxing B said:

The price of milk has gone up. I saw Nico taking major hits and coming back to play. They made the cfpb. He's a premium player at a premium position. Crazy how we want a starter out of the portal.. but we kill a kid that might go into the portal. In a capitalism crazed society like America, it's funny to see you guys try to judge whose worthy of getting more money and tryna determine when they should go after it. Think NIL is destroying college football? It's about to get a lot worse. These kids understand the game and how the universities have been getting over on them, and they don't have any brakes when it comes to mashing the gas and getting everything they deserve and then some. When you date a girl and start off tricking...spending money to impress her, don't think a year from now she'll be ok with McDonald's. You gotta keep her living a 5 star life. Get what you pay for!

 

 

The thing is he's already been making $2M per year and his production doesn't quite scream that he's underpaid. The bigger thing here is the position that he plays. A QB is supposed to be the leader of the franchise and the last thing they should be doing is walking out on their team. You don't think NFL GMs aren't going to have a huge issue with this and have questions?

double post 

Edited April 12, 20251 yr by NothinButDaHorns34

6 hours ago, TTaylor2135 said:

Just makes me appreciate Sark and co more and more by the day. They have done a phenomenal job with player retention.

There’s a reason our staff doesnt start the recruitijg process with NIL negations and rather build healthy relationships unlike a lot of these programs (USC, aggie and so on)

 

1 hour ago, 817 Boxing B said:

The price of milk has gone up. I saw Nico taking major hits and coming back to play. They made the cfpb. He's a premium player at a premium position. Crazy how we want a starter out of the portal.. but we kill a kid that might go into the portal. In a capitalism crazed society like America, it's funny to see you guys try to judge whose worthy of getting more money and tryna determine when they should go after it.

True statements, but there's a right way to negotiate - maybe something like "hey guys I got this incredible offer for twice what I'm earning here.  I want to stay but come on, I know every one of you would be gone with a raise like that, so can you sweeten my deal?  You know I'll always love Tennessee.  I'm gonna miss Tennessee if we can't negotiate something fairer, but I'll always love Tennessee."  Lay it on thick.

Something like that maybe?  Sounds like his 'agent' (dad?) is negotiating Tony Soprano style, maybe overplaying his cards and rubbing everyone the wrong way.  For sure Nico is losing the public relations battle.

7 minutes ago, THookem said:

 

?? What about the SEC spring transfer rule though?

12 minutes ago, NothinButDaHorns34 said:

There’s a reason our staff doesnt start the recruitijg process with NIL negations and rather build healthy relationships unlike a lot of these programs (USC, aggie and so on)

This. Mercenaries are trash. They will never buy in to the team. It’s all about them. Focus on team players. 

32 minutes ago, THookem said:

 

Taking a reincarnation of jalen milroe for that much is wild.