Las Vegas – Since his complete transfer from his first public comments Tenasi To UCLA In April, Bruins Quarterback Nico IAMALEAVA On Thursday, he said that the decision to leave the volunteers was “one of the most difficult decisions made by me.”
During the Big Ten media days, IAMALEVA said, “My driving factor to come back home was my family, and I hope every Tennessy considers a fan.” “It was just a lot of drama, but the man, I am excited to live in UCLA.”
IAMALEVA gave many references to the “false report” about him, while in Tennessee who focused on him and wanted his representation high zero compensation. Long Beach, California, the native remained stable that the main inspiration for their move was not money, but was close to the family. He said that the reports felt him that “I was not comfortable in the situation I was in.”
“I think only the outside world, in general, think it was something that was not,” IAMALEVA told ESPN. “Going back home was always behind my head. Just coming back close to my family; [it] Toll a toll to get my family for Tennessee. It was just a lot of journey. ,
ESPN reports in April The representation of that Iamaleava was insisting on their NIL contract – which had earlier paid him $ 2.4 million per year and was ready to pay more than $ 8 million in Tenasi over $ 8 million per year – to grow up to $ 4 million to 2025. Sources also told ESPN that IAMALEVA camp also reached. Miami, Ole miss And OreganBetween others, about movements after the end of the previous season.
“I don’t speak on money matters,” Iamaleva said on Thursday. “I am here for the ball and school.”
Between those zero contract negotiations, Iamaleva did not show for a Tenasi spring practice. Shortly thereafter, coach Josh Hupel said the program was “moving ahead” from Imalva.
Hupel said at the time, “I want to thank him for everything when he is here as a recruitment and as a player and how he competes inside the building.” “There is no one who is bigger than Power Tea. In which I am involved.”
On Thursday, Iamaleva called the events of that week “crazy” and said that experience was “very” for him. After partition, IAMALEAVA decided to quickly move to UCLA. Quarterback Joy AgiillerThose who had moved from Aplachian state to Westwood in the hope of becoming a starter of the program, resulting in transfer to Tennessee.
“My mindset, who was there for the initial place, was going into competition with her,” IAMALEVA said about the aguilar. “I want him nothing but best. I know that he is going to get the best fans out of there. Hopefully I have experience of all positive things I had experienced.”
Iamaleva redshirted in 2023 and threw 2,616 yards and 19 to touchdowns as a starter in 2024, Tennessy was 10 wins and a college football playoff attendance that ended at the first round loss for the national champion. Ohio StateIamaleava is ready to be Bruce’s Starter this season.
“Hope is better for me,” IAMALEVA said. “I got better.”
UCLA coach Dehan is recording 5-7 in Foster’s debut season. Foster said that there was no hesitation about adding IAMALEAVA to the roster on Thursday when the opportunity presented itself.
“We are just excited for a playoff quarterback,” said Foster. “Just coming back home and being able to be comfortable and being in a familiar environment, I think there is a limit to the sky.”
