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Pate State Vol: Josh Pate with a strong take on Nico. Says he is a Heisman contender this season, point blank, and that he has a higher ceiling than Beck, Dart, or Milroe.
"Urban Meyer's a fan" Vol:
Meyer also revealed a conversation he had with a couple of former college football greats about Iamaleava’s future down the road:
“I went back and watched Tennessee and they have a quarterback that, I called Matt Leinart and Brady Quinn this morning after watching this thing, his name is Nico Iamaleava,” Meyer said. “I’m telling you this now, Mark. And I watched, it’s Tennessee-Chattanooga so they were overmatched, the opponent they played, they were so much better. But this guy, as far as a body type, to stand there athletically and throw the ball, the ball came out like a missile! He was a five-star product coming out of high school. I asked this question, is he a Top 10 pick in the NFL Draft, to Brady and Matt. Obviously, he has another year left. This guy is unbelievable, Mark. I know they had Joe Milton last year but this guy is a monster.”
"WR coach says the intangibles are even better" Vol:
“And as talented as he’s, he’s an even better teammate and a better leader,” Pope said of Iamaleava after game one. “So that’s a testament to him and the growth that he’s shown since coming on the campus. It makes our group, our camaraderie, it makes the chemistry that much better when those guys love each other and they play hard for one another. So they love playing for Eight Ball (Iamaleava).”
Eight Ball, kind of like that.
InvinciVol: If these guys can see it, why are some Fans afraid to be Gung HO about Nico and this team? Who is going to stop that offense? Ncst? Hail Naw.
"It's like Morpheus gave the red pill to a QB" Vol:
Urban has had some great QBs.
None of them were as talented as Nico.
We've seen Nico play 2 full games now, but a lot of us still don't see that ... he's like NEO from the Matrix.
He's a mature Tyler Bray... with the quickness of a Joshua Dobbs. A guy his height isn't supposed to be able to move like that, While being an accurate passer, and cool calm and collected demeanor.
Can you imagine it's 2012 and Tyler Bray is standing in the pocket waiting to throw to Patterson or Hunter, but then just breaks the pocket and rips of 50 yards with his feet???
Everyone in the stadium would have been confused about what their eyes saw!
But that's literally what we have at QB now!
"Move over Peyton" Vol: I believe Niko will be one of the best to ever play at UT.
"The Greatest Showman" Vol: this guy is ready to take the nation by storm his make up and heup wont allow him to be complacent… everybody no matter the classification has to continue to learn and grow but Nico has got everything you could want in a Qb with a Qb guru head coach in the helmet with him and a Qb guru OC lol… just enjoy the show…
"A name we will never forget" Vol: By year end every sportscaster in the land will be saying his name.
Megamillions Vol:
Wow, Nico is unreal leading the Big Orange down the field. I am even more impressed how humble and respectful he is. Running to meet up with his team after post game interview tonight with Holly Roe, a couple of NCSU coaches shouted out some congratulatory words to him. Nico stops, turns around and runs up to shake their hands and say thank you.
We have won the Lottery with Nico. What a great dude and role model. He is the best QB. Period. He will bring in so many 4 & 5 Star recruits that just want to be around him. Tennessee Football is back in the top 10 to stay. It just gets better from here. We will still lose some games but the Tradition of winning on the Hill have returned. Thank you CJH and staff. It’s great to be a Tennessee Vol.
"When my kids grows up, I want him to be Nico" Vol: He also leaned over and patted a NC State player on the ground that had been injured on a play in the 3rd quarter. Nico appears to be a rock-solid person.
"Nico will dominate the ratings" Vol: As long as Nico keeps performing and all the press he's getting, he's going to win most all tie breakers. Networks will start bumping most all our games to prime time...first b/c we're good, but second, Nico factor where ppl will tune in to watch him.
"SEC freshman of the year" Vol: If Nico won SEC freshman of the week this week, then he'll win it every week of the season!
Open Letter to Nico Vol:
Hey Brother,
You're our guy. We embrace you 100%. Not only because you're even more awesome, but because you chose to join us. You're wearing orange for us. And we have faith you're leading us to the very top of the mountain these next coupla-few years.
You stay as long as you want, and have no doubt. We got your back. You're our QB.
Go Vols!
p.s. Some of us got a feeling you might become the new GOAT. Nothing against Peyton, but we just think you might be that special to the program. Time will tell. GBO!
Pate State Vol: Josh Pate with a strong take on Nico. Says he is a Heisman contender this season, point blank, and that he has a higher ceiling than Beck, Dart, or Milroe.
"Urban Meyer's a fan" Vol:
Meyer also revealed a conversation he had with a couple of former college football greats about Iamaleava’s future down the road:
“I went back and watched Tennessee and they have a quarterback that, I called Matt Leinart and Brady Quinn this morning after watching this thing, his name is Nico Iamaleava,” Meyer said. “I’m telling you this now, Mark. And I watched, it’s Tennessee-Chattanooga so they were overmatched, the opponent they played, they were so much better. But this guy, as far as a body type, to stand there athletically and throw the ball, the ball came out like a missile! He was a five-star product coming out of high school. I asked this question, is he a Top 10 pick in the NFL Draft, to Brady and Matt. Obviously, he has another year left. This guy is unbelievable, Mark. I know they had Joe Milton last year but this guy is a monster.”
"WR coach says the intangibles are even better" Vol:
“And as talented as he’s, he’s an even better teammate and a better leader,” Pope said of Iamaleava after game one. “So that’s a testament to him and the growth that he’s shown since coming on the campus. It makes our group, our camaraderie, it makes the chemistry that much better when those guys love each other and they play hard for one another. So they love playing for Eight Ball (Iamaleava).”
Eight Ball, kind of like that.
InvinciVol: If these guys can see it, why are some Fans afraid to be Gung HO about Nico and this team? Who is going to stop that offense? Ncst? Hail Naw.
"It's like Morpheus gave the red pill to a QB" Vol:
Urban has had some great QBs.
None of them were as talented as Nico.
We've seen Nico play 2 full games now, but a lot of us still don't see that ... he's like NEO from the Matrix.
He's a mature Tyler Bray... with the quickness of a Joshua Dobbs. A guy his height isn't supposed to be able to move like that, While being an accurate passer, and cool calm and collected demeanor.
Can you imagine it's 2012 and Tyler Bray is standing in the pocket waiting to throw to Patterson or Hunter, but then just breaks the pocket and rips of 50 yards with his feet???
Everyone in the stadium would have been confused about what their eyes saw!
But that's literally what we have at QB now!
"Move over Peyton" Vol: I believe Niko will be one of the best to ever play at UT.
"The Greatest Showman" Vol: this guy is ready to take the nation by storm his make up and heup wont allow him to be complacent… everybody no matter the classification has to continue to learn and grow but Nico has got everything you could want in a Qb with a Qb guru head coach in the helmet with him and a Qb guru OC lol… just enjoy the show…
"A name we will never forget" Vol: By year end every sportscaster in the land will be saying his name.
Megamillions Vol:
Wow, Nico is unreal leading the Big Orange down the field. I am even more impressed how humble and respectful he is. Running to meet up with his team after post game interview tonight with Holly Roe, a couple of NCSU coaches shouted out some congratulatory words to him. Nico stops, turns around and runs up to shake their hands and say thank you.
We have won the Lottery with Nico. What a great dude and role model. He is the best QB. Period. He will bring in so many 4 & 5 Star recruits that just want to be around him. Tennessee Football is back in the top 10 to stay. It just gets better from here. We will still lose some games but the Tradition of winning on the Hill have returned. Thank you CJH and staff. It’s great to be a Tennessee Vol.
"When my kids grows up, I want him to be Nico" Vol: He also leaned over and patted a NC State player on the ground that had been injured on a play in the 3rd quarter. Nico appears to be a rock-solid person.
"Nico will dominate the ratings" Vol: As long as Nico keeps performing and all the press he's getting, he's going to win most all tie breakers. Networks will start bumping most all our games to prime time...first b/c we're good, but second, Nico factor where ppl will tune in to watch him.
"SEC freshman of the year" Vol: If Nico won SEC freshman of the week this week, then he'll win it every week of the season!
Open Letter to Nico Vol:
Hey Brother,
You're our guy. We embrace you 100%. Not only because you're even more awesome, but because you chose to join us. You're wearing orange for us. And we have faith you're leading us to the very top of the mountain these next coupla-few years.
You stay as long as you want, and have no doubt. We got your back. You're our QB.
Go Vols!
p.s. Some of us got a feeling you might become the new GOAT. Nothing against Peyton, but we just think you might be that special to the program. Time will tell. GBO!
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