Josh Heupel Can’t Resist Nico Iamaleava Jab After Joey Aguilar Rescues Biggest Gamble

‘No one’s bigger than the Power T.’ Tennessee Vols’ proud identity didn’t bat an eye following Nico Iamaleava’s bitter farewell. Vol’s pride has already been bolstered with Joey Aguilar’s successful Vols debut, saving Huepel’s gamble of letting Iamaleava walk away. “Adversity can divide you, or it can ultimately bring you closer together, too,” Heupel said in an appearance with @TennesseeVolunteersFootball. “If you want to have a special team, your locker room’s got to be wired that way.” Tonight’s clash against Syracuse saw a successful 45-26 win over the Orange.

It is almost poetic, Nico leaving the Vols for UCLA, whereas Aguilar bidding farewell to the Bruins and landing at Josh Heupel’s T. Although Aguilar’s initial plans included transferring from Appalachian State to UCLA, eyeing the QB1 spot. But the Nico drama sent ripples across Joey’s plan, and he landed at Rocky Top. And it’s been a wonderful season-opener for him. Heupel continued. “This is a close group. Doesn’t matter in a position room, a unit room, or on the other side of the football, they care about each other, and they also expect and demand the right things from each other as well,” he added.

Aguilar chipped in 16-of-28 passes for 247 yards and scored three touchdowns, along with rushing for 34 yards. So, what’s making the Aguilar an explosive quarterback?

This is a developing story….

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