Knoxville Smokies rescind Nico Iamaleava’s first pitch invite

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Smokies have rescinded an invitation to Nico Iamaleava to throw a first pitch during their inaugural season back in Knoxville.

The news came after the university confirmed that the starting quarterback was parting ways with the university.

The past week, headlines have been full of speculation about Iamaleava’s relationship with the Vols. First, it was reported that he was entering contract negotiations, then reports claimed he had missed practice Friday.

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It came to a boiling point Saturday morning, when the university said it was parting ways with the player.