So it turns out that when you put a specific dollar value on a rare commodity — say, the ability to play quarterback at a high level — and you allow people who possess that skill the freedom to shop their talent to the highest bidder … well, you’re setting the stage for chaos.

Nico Iamaleava saw his future with the Tennessee Volunteers came to an abrupt end after his decision to skip practice amid an NIL dispute, and now the quarterback is facing fire from college football fans.