Why Joe Milton starting 2023 Vols season hot would benefit Nico Iamaleava

Nico Iamaleava is the nation’s top freshman prospect, and he may
be the most-anticipated Tennessee Vols signee in many years. He's
enrolled and will participate in spring practice. But should
Tennessee fans expect Iamaleava to start as a freshman? Should
they prefer he doesn’t?


On today's episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and Adam Sparks
reassess the Milton-Iamaleava debate and explain why Milton
retaining the reins may be most beneficial to the Vols and
Iamaleava.


Peyton Manning, Casey Clausen and Erik Ainge each started as
freshmen, but they endured growing pains. Giving Iamaleava the
keys may result in this season becoming a rebuilding-year bridge
into 2024.


An opening stretch of Virginia, Austin Peay, Florida and
Texas-San Antonio provides Milton a runway for a blistering
start. And Milton delivering a strong September wouldn’t be bad
for Iamaleava, either. Milton playing well means keeping the
pressure off of the freshman and allowing Iamaleava to grasp
Heupel’s offense throughout the year while entering as a reserve
in lopsided victories.


Milton playing well while Iamaleava earns seasoning as a backup
sounds like the ideal win-win-win.


Also in this episode, we take a look at UT's 2023 recruiting
class and Josh Heupel's new contract.


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