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Oklahoma Sooners fans aren’t the only SEC fanbase adapting to life with a former five-star prospect at the quarterback position. Tennessee is doing the same as Nico Iamaleava is settling into his starting quarterback role. The media coverage around the two is very different, even if both have exactly the same number of college starts.
Iamaleava is a terrific prospect. He has size, arm talent, and a cool disposition, and he has settled into Josh Heupel’s offense.
He’s been much closer to a game manager than a game changer this year for his team, but like Arnold, that’s okay. Both are still very green between the ears as collegiate quarterbacks, and neither should be depended on to carry their respective offenses.
He’s unafraid to rip a ball in a tight window and isn’t afraid to stand in the pocket to do so. At this juncture, due to a more stable offensive line situation, a better running game, and health with his receiving core.
With the exception of Iowa, Nico Iamaleava has yet to face a defense as formidable as Oklahoma’s. Zac Alley and the rest of the Sooners’ defense will try to test his confidence by putting him under pressure with aggressive blitzing. This will be a crucial test for Iamaleava and his ability to handle such situations.
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Publish date : 2024-09-18 11:00:00
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