Bill Plaschke: With Nico Iamaleava joining UCLA, everybody loses

Bill Plaschke: With Nico Iamaleava joining UCLA, everybody loses

By Bill Plaschke Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — The UCLA football program has a coach with a losing record, losing seasons in six of the last nine years, a losing bowl record and a losing-their-minds fan base. This is a disappointing outfit desperately in need of a field leader, a staunch huddle general who can command loyalty and model integrity and win the battles. So what do they do? They hire a deserter. They hire a kid who just quit on one…

New details emerge about Nico Iamaleava's Tennessee drama

Oct 19, 2024; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) warms up before a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images A new report on quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s relationship with Tennessee suggests issues existed between the two sides long before he ultimately decided to leave the program. A new story from Chris Low, Max Olson and Adam Rittenberg of …

Jay Paterno Reacts to NIL landscape, Nico Iamaleava and NCAA Transfer Portal

The college football transfer portal is experiencing unprecedented activity, with star quarterback Nico Iamaleava at the center of the buzz. Iamaleava, a five-star recruit from Tennessee, is reportedly considering his options in the portal, raising questions about his future after a season marked by injury and inconsistent playing time. As players navigate this landscape for better NIL deals, Iamaleava's potential move could shake up recruiting …

Nico Iamaleava skipped multiple February workouts at Tennessee due to NIL issue, per report

More details regarding Nico Iamaleava’s exit from Tennessee are beginning to come to light. On Wednesday morning, ESPN published a wide-ranging story detailing Iamaleava’s departure from Knoxville. The story, authored by Chris Low, Max Olson and Adam Rittenberg, includes several details that haven’t been previously reported. According to ESPN, Iamaleava skipped multiple practices — at the advice of his attorney — back in February due to what hi…

Tennessee Vols FREE UP NIL funds; SEC schools SUING Iamaleava family?

Caleb Calhoun discuss the Tennessee Vols having increased NIL funds due to how much UCLA Bruins transfer quarterback Joey Aguilar is commanding. Off the Hook Sports’ Wednesday, April 23 podcast also covers the Arkansas Razorbacks potentially suing Madden Iamaleava, more details surrounding Nico Iamaleava’s departure and a Vanderbilt scout trashing UT.The post Tennessee Vols FREE UP NIL funds; SEC schools SUING Iamaleava family? first appeared on…