Diego Pavia had a lot to celebrate this season after taking Vanderbilt to a 4-0 season. But as the saying goes, winning comes with a cost, and their season-opening win against Charleston Southern came with a big one. Both of his brothers, Javier Pavia and Joel Pavia, were arrested after the game with public intoxication charges. And what’s surprising is that Joel even had charges of as*ault on law enforcement, which just made the matter worse. Even though they are out now, Pavia doesn’t want this to happen ever again. His move? A subtle warning with a punch of sarcasm for his brother.

Vanderbilt is going to go up against Utah State in Week 5, and the hype’s real as it’s a home game for them. And Clark Lea, just like any other coach, is hyping up Vandy’s fan base to show up at the stadium and support their team. He takes his plea to X and says, “Vanderbilt students, this is your call to action. I need you. This team needs you. Tomorrow morning at 11:45 is the kickoff. You have to set the tone for us in that stadium, and the fan base needs you to lead the charge. So here’s the deal I’m going to make with you. You bring the juice. I’ll bring the donuts. We partnered with Fox’s Donut, the best donut spot in Nashville, to make sure you are well fed before the game again.”

But only if Diego Pavia could let it be about the game, as he took it as a perfect opportunity to warn his brother to be on his best behavior in the game. And replying to Lea’s tweet, Pavia said, “Aka don’t get too hungover tonight. 🥱 Same with you, @javy_pavia. 😂😂” Well, this warning makes sense, as despite getting out on bail, they had to go to the court for a hearing, and that’s not a post-game venue Pavia’s would want to be at again.

Let’s not forget it was Javier Pavia’s hangover that even got Joel in custody. That’s right; first, Javier was given a warning and asked to leave the stadium, but he refused and ended up getting arrested. Later, when Joel saw police officials taking him, he went straight to them and confronted them, and as per reports, he even pushed one of the officers. That’s when the real trouble began. In order to stop his brother’s arrest, Joel even ended up getting in, but in fear, he literally took off from the field, running out.

Pure Hollywood climax: after Joel flew off, police officers tracked him down and arrested him at a parking lot, which was near FirstBank Stadium. So, now you know why Diego Pavia wants his brother to avoid “juice” during the game. But that’s not the only move that’s turning heads, as Diego has another banger ready to shock everyone.

Diego Pavia’s last eligibility trial

It looks like Diego Pavia is not done yet with his college eligibility, as he’s setting up the stage for a potential seventh year, as Pavia’s lawyer has put up the case against NCAA regulations on junior college seasons and eligibility, which clash with antitrust laws. Crazy, right? But that’s true. It all started when Pavia fought against the NCAA for an extra year of eligibility, as he was in JUCO. And he’s now seeking a way to compete again in 2026.

Even though Diego Pavia took to X, making it clear that it’s his last season, his legal team is still exploring options to keep him in college. They are trying to overturn the NCAA’s redshirt and eligibility rules, making their point clear on how this rule unfairly restricts athletes and their potential to earn NIL income. Now, the NCAA has already given an extra year of eligibility to the players for 2025-26 for all JUCO schools; this move came as a complete shocker.

Now, talking about the NCAA, they are receiving mixed success in the court, with some citing the antitrust violations and others favoring Diego Pavia’s plea. But there’s a high possibility that Pavia could request a new injunction and even fight a new trial in 2026. 7 years staying in college is a big commitment, but at least with Pavia’s move, more than 30 athletes are inspired to seek extra eligibility and fight against the NCAA. Let’s wait and see how this entire thing turns out.