Nico Iamaleava, star Tennessee signee for 2023, takes home Polynesian Bowl MVP

Tennessee QB signee Nico Iamaleava took home the offensive MVP award at the 2023 Polynesian Bowl.

The star recruit led Team Mauka to a 22-17 victory over Team Makai on Friday. Iamaleava completed 13-of-20 passes on the day for 186 yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT. The QB also rushed for 63 yards on 5 carries.

The Polynesian Bowl is an annual game played in Hawaii, displaying top high school football recruits in the nation.

Iamaleava is a 5-star QB out of Warren High School in Downey, California, and is the 3rd-ranked national prospect in the class of 2023 according to 247Sports Composite. The star recruit was an early enrollee at Tennessee and joined the team for practice before the Orange Bowl.

The Volunteers are coming off of an Orange Bowl victory over Clemson, leading to an 11-2 finish on the season.

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  • Nice. Ok nico now the real world starts. Get rested up and ready for spring. U r only 1 play from starting in 23.

    Man I really hope joe can produce and stay healthy all season. Give nico a year to acclimate, learn and put on a few lbs.

  • Just for context, for folks who may be thinking that those numbers seem low, that's just one half.

    • 1998Vol...

      How did you get the T icon on your name??

      I do not see where to add it.

      Thanks.

      • I think u get that option to pick your team when you sign up for an account. You would think that you would have the option to add/change that but I don't see it

        • Doggie 2021...

          Isn't it interesting that you can't find the Georgia icon either...

          Folks... this is a typical Georgia dumb a.ss...

          I can not make this up!
          Lol!

  • Doggie 2021...

    Isn't it interesting that you can't find the Georgia icon either...

    Folks... this is a typical Georgia dumb a.ss...

    I can not make this up!
    Lol!

  • BiomedicalEngineeringVol......First of all Dawgs2021 was joking! Secondly, not everyone wants an avatar picture!!!! I'm absolutely certain you understand this. I mean because as someone who represents Tennessee. You just have to be smart!!!!!

    I mean the name you picked screams you are smart!!!!! I'll bet you even know the best way to tie your shoes!!!!! I have a riddle for you...

    PS. What does an asteroid have in common with Tennessee football????

    I MADE UP THIS RIDDLE....LOL

    Negan

    • Back to back buffoon...

      Isn't it interesting that Negan's Georgia's QB just got arrested and put in the slammer...

      What an outstanding knucklehead...

      Great example for young kids...

      Negan... the buffoon.

      lol!

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