Tennessee practiced for the fifth time during the spring on Monday.
Redshirt freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava enters his second spring practices at Tennessee and the first as the Vols’ starter.
Iamaleava appeared in five games as a freshman in 2023 for the Vols. He completed 28-of-45 passing attempts for 314 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for 71 yards and three touchdowns.
The 6-foot-6, 210-pound signal-caller started his first career game in the Citrus Bowl. He earned MVP honors after totaling four touchdowns in Tennessee’s, 35-0, win against Iowa.
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Following Monday’s fifth spring practice, Iamaleava met with media. His media availability is listed below.
On if there is a difference in camp coming in as a starter
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“Not too much. Even last year, I approached every day like I was the starter. I think Joe (Milton III) did a great job of just helping me visualize what that looks like, and I have carried it over to this year.”
On working on his leadership as the starting quarterback
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“Still being myself. I have been trying to work on being more vocal for the guys, speaking up when I need to. I think just being myself out there, hanging out with the guys and making sure we are getting our business done. I’ve grown more in the vocal aspect of it, just being louder for the guys is what I’ve really been trying to work on.”
On how he has evolved physically since arriving at Tennessee
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“I think I’ve gotten to 215 (pounds) over the spring, and really have been trying to maintain that and stay at that weight. I think it has been a huge difference in the way I’ve been eating and taking care of my nutrition. Everyday habits have grown more and more for me as the years…
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