Weeks before UCLA would confirm that the Vols’ big hope was joining them, Nico Iamaleava had gone AWOL. Neither the players nor the coaches could reach him after Tennessee had lost the first round of college football playoffs. Sources close to him reasoned that the QB needed a “mental break” after the 42-17 defeat. Fans haven’t forgotten what followed– absence in practice, transfer portal talks, and an eventual confirmation. Today, the Iamaleava family felt the heat when the sting of betrayal came disguised as a mockery after the Bruins’ 3rd straight defeat.

The parody page “No3” —a cheap copycat of recruiting giant On3, made a snide comment on X. “Following Friday’s loss to the Lobos, UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava convened a team meeting to announce he will be stepping away from foot

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