# RECKLESS?: Tennessee Football SHOULD NOT Face NIL SPENDING Scrutiny Despite Chaz Coleman, Nico Iamaleava Deals

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Podcast: [Locked On Vols - Daily Podcast On Tennessee Volunteers Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-vols-daily-podcast-on-tennessee-volunteers-football-basketball-774642)
Published: 2026-05-29T04:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Tennessee Volunteers face tough questions about roster management as high-profile NIL investments and transfer portal decisions draw scrutiny from the fanbase. Is Josh Heupel’s approach too risky, or do the Volunteers’ recent successes outweigh the few big-money misses? Eric Cain spotlights the cases of Nico Iamaleava, Boo Carter, Chaz Coleman, and other major recruits, weighing their impact against the narratives of reckless spending and roster turnover. CBS Sports drops Josh Heupel in its Power Four football coach rankings, sparking a debate on whether the Vols’ 8-5 season justifies the slide. Plus, Bubba Rosenbaum of the Jungle Tales Podcast previews the Chapel Hill Regional, where Tennessee baseball prepares for battle against East Carolina. Get insights on East Carolina’s pitching, including Ryan Towers and Ethan Norby, and discover what could tip the balance in this highly anticipated NCAA baseball showdown.

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