Now that just cannot be true. KF is responsible for recruiting and we all know he's the greatest ever. No way Tennessee had better talent. Iowa just had an off day, much like vs Michigan and Penn State (93-0, but not KF's fault in any way).
No one will acknowledge whether Iamaleava is the player who is the subject of the marketing deal that The Athletic’s Stewart Mandel detailed last month. That deal will pay its subject as much as $8 million in exchange for the collective marketing revenue made off the player’s NIL rights for the next four years. Iamaleava’s father Nick offered a quick “no comment” when asked about the deal Saturday. But within 10 days of the deal being signed, Iamaleava committed to Tennessee. Knoxville-based marketing agency Spyre Sports is the group dealing with the most current Tennessee players, and appears to be on the cutting edge of NIL deals compared to most of its competitors.
I’ve thought about this, too. I would not be surprised if a situation came up in which a team locked into a #8 seed or better basically throws a game rivalry week, so instead of playing for a bye, chooses instead to stay home and rest during CCG weekend and then host a playoff game.
The players opting out will be what ultimately kills it. Fans would still like to watch the games, but not if key players aren't involved.
