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re: Nico Iamaleava Update: Cowherd says it's UCLA. Confirmed by The Athletic

Posted on 4/15/25 at 5:55 pm to
Posted by Fun Bunch
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Posted by Sofaking2
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Posted on 4/15/25 at 6:09 pm to
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No matter where he ends up, if it actually goes from 2.5 to 1 then it’s one of the biggest bungles I’ve ever seen.

Isn’t the idea of negotiation to get more money? LOL
Posted by grizzlylongcut
Member since Sep 2021
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Posted on 4/15/25 at 6:48 pm to
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Isn’t the idea of negotiation to get more money? LOL


Doubtful the dad has anything more than a barely-passing high school education. The kid isn’t smart enough to get in school without being a gifted athlete.

Trash arse family.

Trash arse culture.
Posted by Stamps74
Member since Nov 2017
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Posted on 4/15/25 at 7:03 pm to
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Tulane put together an impressive offer.


How much $$$ is that? Impressive can mean different things to different ppl.
Posted by shutterspeed
MS Gulf Coast
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Posted on 4/15/25 at 7:10 pm to
Impressive for Tulane.
Posted by RemouladeSawce
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Posted on 4/15/25 at 7:10 pm to
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Doubtful the dad has anything more than a barely-passing high school education. The kid isn’t smart enough to get in school without being a gifted athlete.

Trash arse family.

Trash arse culture.
Tua’s dad would have fricked this up even worse. The Bama bridges would end up burnt and he’d never see the NFL money he ended up with. He lucked out bigly
This post was edited on 4/15/25 at 7:13 pm
Posted by Oilfieldbiology
Member since Nov 2016
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Posted on 4/15/25 at 7:12 pm to
I’m not celebrating that a young man is struggling to find employment, but I am celebrating that teams are basically calling this bluff saying “you haven’t proven shite yet. I’ll pay you what you’re worth”
Posted by Oilfieldbiology
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Posted on 4/15/25 at 7:17 pm to
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The Dad is Lavar Ball without the charm.


God damn! Wow
Posted by RemouladeSawce
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Posted on 4/15/25 at 7:22 pm to
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I’m not celebrating that a young man is struggling to find employment
I think people actually need to be more sympathetic to Nico himself and direct the arrows more to those around him. Yes, he’s a legally an adult and ultimately responsible for any outcome, but between his father and other handlers, it’s clear that it was their stupidity and greed that fricked him. Unfortunately that’s the kind of thing a 20-year old can’t know until it’s too late

Though I won’t shed a tear for anyone who got paid $2m as a freshman for sitting on a bench
Posted by Ed Osteen
Member since Oct 2007
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Posted on 4/15/25 at 7:28 pm to
He’s 20 and has been around the NIL/money game for 2+ years at this point. He's well aware of how the game is played, he just played it poorly. If he didn’t think UT telling him to frick off was a possibility then he really is a dumbass
Posted by OweO
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Posted on 4/15/25 at 7:32 pm to
I saw something where someone was saying the most likely place for him to end up. It listen USC... A few other school and Tulane.
Posted by RGT
Member since Aug 2024
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Posted on 4/15/25 at 7:50 pm to
I wouldn’t give him a nickel.If it’s true he demanded more money to play in the playoffs ,f him.Why any team wants him I don’t know he regressed last year and isn’t very good.He needs to be blackballed.
Posted by Lou Loomis
A pond. Ponds good for you.
Member since Mar 2025
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Posted on 4/15/25 at 8:35 pm to
When he finally lands at an inferior school for less money, the inevitable will happen. He and his family will sue everybody, playing the victim card. Because after all, it’s always somebody else’s fault. They’ll allege collusion, racism, whatever it takes to further upend college athletics and get a settlement.
Posted by GoGators1995
Member since Jan 2023
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Posted on 4/15/25 at 8:45 pm to
Nico at UNLV with Dan Mullen would be perfect.
Posted by bamameister
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Posted on 4/16/25 at 8:27 am to
If you going to take the trouble to contribute why not at least get the facts right. Tua was frustrated after his freshman year and wanted to go back to USC who originally recruited him.Tua's dad talked to him about his commitment to Alabama and that he should stick it out and win the job. Which he proceeded to do. If you care enough to comment why don't you try to care enough to get the facts right. It can even be refreshing around these parts.
Posted by RemouladeSawce
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Posted on 4/16/25 at 8:35 am to
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If you going to take the trouble to contribute why not at least get the facts right. Tua was frustrated after his freshman year and wanted to go back to USC who originally recruited him.Tua's dad talked to him about his commitment to Alabama and that he should stick it out and win the job. Which he proceeded to do. If you care enough to comment why don't you try to care enough to get the facts right. It can even be refreshing around these parts.
Nothing was inaccurate. The only reason Tua’s dad didn’t shake down Bama was because he couldn’t. No reason to defend a lunatic parent
Posted by Sun God
Member since Jul 2009
49867 posts
Posted on 4/16/25 at 8:40 am to
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Tua's dad talked to him about his commitment to Alabama and that he should stick it out and win the job. Which he proceeded to do

How bad do you think the beating was?
Posted by Cash
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Member since Feb 2005
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Posted on 4/16/25 at 8:43 am to
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Isn’t the idea of negotiation to get more money? LOL



Seinfeld covered everything.

Posted by bamameister
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Posted on 4/16/25 at 8:48 am to
Prove it. Otherwise you're the lunatic.
Posted by TheRouxGuru
Member since Nov 2019
13500 posts
Posted on 4/16/25 at 9:22 am to
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I think people actually need to be more sympathetic to Nico himself and direct the arrows more to those around him. Yes, he’s a legally an adult and ultimately responsible for any outcome, but between his father and other handlers, it’s clear that it was their stupidity and greed that fricked him. Unfortunately that’s the kind of thing a 20-year old can’t know until it’s too late

Though I won’t shed a tear for anyone who got paid $2m as a freshman for sitting on a bench


Go look at I am a leaver’s instagram page

Literally everything he’s ever posted is some sort of posturing that he’s a filthy rich superstar
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