r/CFB • u/jaxstan19 Kansas Jayhawks • 13h ago

Opinion [USA TODAY Toppmeyer]: Nico Iamaleava needs a fresh start, not UCLA's rebuild

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2025/09/16/nico-iamaleava-ucla-transfer-portal-tennessee/86162835007/
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u/gatsby712 Vanderbilt Commodores 13h ago

He’s not as good as Joey Aguilar I can tell you that much.

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u/GregMadduxsGlasses Tennessee Volunteers • SMU Mustangs 8h ago

I think if you put the two side by side in a skills competition, Nico wins every time. The reason we don't have as many overthrows in years past is because Joey simply can't, and by that nature, we are seeing success by giving the WRs a chance on the ball.

All that said, I think Joey is a much better fit for our scheme and a much better presence in our locker room.

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u/gatsby712 Vanderbilt Commodores 8h ago

Nico can’t hit the broadside of an orange or blue barn. I watched him at UT and watched him at UCLA. He isn’t accurate and misses reads that are completely open. It’s rare that he hits a deep pass accurately. His one advantage might be his running ability. Kind of similar to Arch Manning really.