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| Eric Konkol at his introductory press conference (Photo Credit: Louisiana Tech University) |
Written By: Nathan Skinner (@Canedude08)
@CanesRisingBlog Contributor
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Konkol to Louisiana Tech--Miami assistant men's basketball coach Eric Konkol was named the head coach at Louisiana Tech on Monday. Konkol is the second Miami assistant to leave the program this offseason, Michael Huger was named head coach at Bowling Green. This puts Jim Larranaga in a tough spot, he has now lost his top two assistants, two coaches that were given wide berth in managing game plans, and individual player development. Larranaga has promoted Chris Caputo to Konkol's former position, leaving Caputo's former position in the hands of Adam Fisher, formerly the director of basketball operations.
Meier accepts new transfer--Katie Meier and the 'Canes have a new player, former FAU star Shaneese Bailey has joined the program. Bailey, a guard from Callahan, Florida arrives as Meier looks to replace Suriya McGuire and Necole Sterling. Shaneese was a star for the Owls, averaging a team high 16.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per contest. She was named First Team All-Conference USA in 2015, and will be a major contributor for the 2016 'Canes. Bailey will be ineligible for the 2015 season, per NCAA rules, and will have two years of eligibility remaining.
Baseball plays for national seed--Jim Morris and the eighth ranked 'Canes are still alive in the ACC Tournament, with a crucial game against NC State Friday night. Miami has to win at least two more games to clinch a national seed in the NCAA Tournament. The 'Canes have a great case as is, with the top RPI in the country, and an impressive strength of schedule, but Miami is still on the bubble in regards to drawing a coveted seed. If Miami is given a national seed, the 'Canes would host both a regional, and super regional, provided they advance out of the regional stage.
Yearby in trouble?--Running back Joe Yearby may be facing a suspension, thanks to some disciplinary issues. While University officials are mum on the subject, rumors are swirling around the sophomore back. Odds are that Yearby will only miss 2-4 games, with more time being unlikely. If history is any indication, Al Golden will announce the suspension in August, if he does decide to sit the talented Yearby. If Yearby is forced to miss time, look for freshman Mark Walton to see extended time, with Gus Edwards being the complimentary back. Trayone Gray continues to struggle in the classroom, it's not a guarantee that he will be eligible when the season begins.
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