Nico Iamaleava gone from Tennessee as Heupel says no one is 'bigger than the Power T'
- Tennessee decided to move on from quarterback Nico Iamaleava on Saturday, according to ESPN reports.
- Stalled negotiations for an updated NIL contract, seeking around $4 million per year, led to the split.
- Iamaleava, a former five-star recruit, skipped Friday's practice, frustrating coaches and teammates on campus.
- Sources described the team as "fed up," and Nicholaus Iamaleava initially denied contract talks.
- Iamaleava's expected transfer creates a void for Tennessee and a frenzy among quarterback-needy teams as the portal opens April 16.
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Mark Story: Nico Iamaleava’s exit at Tennessee revealed nothing distressing about college sports
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Dante Moore Receives 4-Word Ultimatum from Dan Lanning After Oregon HC's Involvement Reported in Nico Iamaleava's Tennessee Misery
Dan Lanning is one of the best things to happen to Oregon. He’s coming back after a great 2024 record of 13-1. His time with the Ducks has been marked by annual progress. Now, for a coach to put out those numbers, it shows that he enjoys a wonderful rapport with his team. They’re able to translate whatever he guides them to do in the field. Albeit short, Lanning has built a career in Oregon that is worth mentioning. And some of that has to do wi…
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