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Nico Iamaleava’s father calls out former Tennessee football walk-on for social media post
Nico Iamaleava, Tennessee football receivers explain big plays vs Alabama
Nico Iamaleava made a pair of key second-half throws for Tennessee football vs Alabama in its 24-17 win.
The father of Tennessee football quarterback Nico Iamaleava, called out a former Vols walk-on and former Waverly High School offensive line coach, Clay Keaton, Monday for what Nicholaus Iamaleava said was a message Keaton sent his son through direct message from Keaton’s X account, formerly Twitter, Oct. 19.
The Vols played Alabama Oct. 19, beating the Tide, 24-17. Over a week later, Nicholaus Iamaleava took a screenshot of a direct message that came from the account of Clay Keaton that read “You dumb (expletive)”.
Nicholaus Iamaleava responded Monday on his own X account: “Hey @ClayKeaton65 Nico was busy helping UT beat Alabama. You should try the same with your HS team since you’re 0-9 instead of jumping into kids DMs. But here’s the attention you was looking for. Shout out to all the real Vol fans! #GBO”.
Waverly football coach Randall Boldin told The Tennessean on Tuesday that Keaton actually has not been on the Tigers coaching staff this season.
“This issue was brought to our attention (Monday) afternoon,” Boldin said in an email. “However, Clay Keaton is not on our staff this season. Mr. Keaton coached with us last season, but started a new job and was not back with us this season.”
Boldin said he tried to reach out to Keaton on Monday to have Keaton remove his ties to Waverly’s football program from his social media profile but was unable to reach him. Keaton’s X account profile no longer mentions Waverly, but his profile photo is of him on the Tigers’ sideline.
The Tennessean reached out to a parent of Keaton with a message to contact the newspaper for a comment, but was unsuccessful.
“We, as a school and football program, do not condone his actions, and had he been currently on our staff he would have been let go,” Boldin said.
Nico Iamaleava was 14-of-27 for 194 yards passing with a touchdown against Alabama. Tennessee outscored the Crimson Tide, 24-10 in the second half for its second win against the Tide in three seasons.
Keaton, a Grace Christian Academy of Knoxville graduate, was a 6-foot-6, 300-pound offensive lineman who was a walk-on at Tennessee as a freshman in 2015.
Reach sports writer George Robinson at georgerobinsontheleafchronicle.com and on the X platform (formerly Twitter) @Cville_Sports.
The Tennessee Titans’ search for their next head coach is coming into focus, and the initial interview phase is in full swing.
Following the news that Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy would be having a first virtual interview on Thursday, the dates and times for some interviews for other candidates have come out.
Multiple reports on social media indicate that Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will meet with Mike Borgonzi on Wednesday, followed by Nagy on Thursday. The team will then follow that up by meeting with former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski on Saturday and former Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris on Monday.
Tennessee will also meet with interim head coach Mike McCoy, and is rumored to have interest in former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.
It’s an ever-changing process in Nashville. Stay up to date with all the coaching search news with us here at Titans Wire, and please sound off with your thoughts.
Tennessee
Sick and tired: Counties near Chattanooga are now reporting highest flu rates in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Tennessee health officials say flu activity is rising sharply in around Chattanooga, with counties surrounding Hamilton showing some of the highest rates in the state.
Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie, Bradley, Meigs, Rhea, Bledsoe, McMinn and Polk counties are currently the only areas in Tennessee rated “very high” for influenza activity by the Tennessee Dept. of Health. Photo via the Tennessee Health Dept.
Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie, Bradley, Meigs, Rhea, Bledsoe, McMinn and Polk counties are currently the only areas in Tennessee rated “very high” for influenza activity by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
These counties have flu positivity rates greater than 10 percent. By comparison, the statewide average is 6.5 percent, and Hamilton County itself is at 6.9 percent.
State and federal health experts say the surge comes as influenza A(H3N2) continues to circulate widely. The CDC reports at least 11 million flu illnesses, 120,000 hospitalizations, and 5,000 deaths nationwide so far this season. One pediatric death was reported this week in Tennessee, bringing the season total to nine nationwide.
File photo: Getty Images.
Georgia officials are also reporting higher-than-average flu activity, signaling that the region is experiencing a particularly active season. Health authorities encourage residents six months and older to get vaccinated if they have not already and to take precautions such as frequent handwashing and staying home when sick.
Flu activity is expected to remain elevated in Tennessee and across the U.S. for several more weeks, according to the CDC. Local hospitals and clinics are urging families to monitor symptoms and seek care early, especially for children, older adults, and those with chronic health conditions.
For the latest guidance on influenza vaccination and antiviral treatments, visit the Tennessee Department of Health or the CDC at cdc.gov.
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