Steve Rainbolt is the director of track and field at Wichita State and he wrapped up 25 years leading the program this spring. We talk about why he starts athletes out “playing track,” and why he gets emotional thinking about conference titles. We also discuss some of his top athletes (and some of his lesser-known favorites) and his affinity for Cessna Stadium and its place in Kansas track and field history. In those 25 years, the Shockers won 35 conference team titles and earned 83 All-American awards. Rainbolt earned Midwest Region Coach of the Year eight times while at Wichita State and is a 28-time conference coach of the year.
We continue our series introducing fans to the Wichita State basketball newcomers with big men and freshmen. Will Berg describes his mushroom pasta sauce without revealing his secret recipe. Emmanuel Okorafor talks about handling social media and why it is important to avoid comparing himself to others. Freshman Tyrus Rathan-Mayes details the rise of Canadian basketball and the international style of play. Fellow freshman Pierre Couisnard discusses how recovering from knee surgeries shaped his journey and describes playing for his dad, current Shocker assistant coach P.J. Couisnard.
We continue our series introducing fans to the Wichita State basketball newcomers with big men Noah Hill and Dillon Battie and guards Brian Amuneke and Michael Gray Jr. Noah makes a passionate case for LeBron as the greatest. He also talks about his development and his maturity at Sunrise Christian Academy. DIllon talks about his basketball family and his journey to the sport. Brian reveals that “chill fits 24-7” guides his wardrobe choices. MIchael is impressed by the coaching staff’s attention to detail and how coach Paul Mills keeps practices intense and focused. We also discuss music, uniform numbers and which Shocker wins a game of HORSE.
We start our series introducing fans to the Wichita State basketball newcomers with guards Kenyon Giles and Dre Kindell and forwards Karon Boyd and Jaret Valencia. We discuss music prep, advice for youngsters and debate the NBA greatest. Giles talks about the importance of confidence for shooters and Kindell reveals why he wears No. 3. Boyd and Valencia share their love for playing defense and why coach Paul Mills is counting on them “taking the joy” from scorers this season.
Wichita State track and field is headed to NCAA West Preliminaries next week in College Station, Texas. We talk with director of track and field Steve Rainbolt and sophomores Jason and Josh Parrish about the AAC Championships, being twin brothers and what the twins learned as freshmen competitors. Jason describes his dramatic improvement in the 400-meter hurdles. Josh reveals the trash-talk between the brothers and how they push each other on the track. We also talk about race routines and growing up in an athletic family.
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in college promotions. WSU baseball is on a five-game win streak after sweeping Memphis. It plays Charlotte at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the AAC Championship. The winner gets a day off and resumes play on Thursday against either USF or ECU. WSU’s track and field team is off this week before traveling to College State for the NCAA West Preliminaries starting May 28. We also remind you about summer events at WSU – professional softball, TBT and the NBC World Series. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. WSU baseball concludes its home schedule this week vs. ORU (Tuesday) and Memphis (starting Thursday). WSU’s track and field team goes to Charlotte, N.C. for the AAC Championship starting Thursday. We also remind you about summer events at WSU – professional softball, TBT and the NBC World Series. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
P.J. Couisnard returns to Wichita State as assistant basketball coach.We talk about why he jumped into coaching, his role models and why he wants to work with WSU coach Paul Mills. We also discuss two of his big games as a Shocker and why getting 10,500 back into the Koch Arena seats means so much to him. Couisnard played for the Shockers from 2004-2008, highlighted by the 2005 NIT and the 2006 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. Couisnard averaged 10.3 points and 5.4 rebounds for his career. He earned All-MVC Defensive team honors three times and twice was an honorable mention All-MVC pick.
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. WSU baseball plays host to ECU this weekend. At 9 a.m., Saturday, WSU adds the name of its Hall of Fame coach to Eck Stadium. The ceremony officially names the complex Eck Stadium, Home of Tyler Field at Gene Stephenson Park and the public is invited to the unveiling of the signage. Shocker softball aims for a season sweep of Kansas at 6 p.m. Wednesday in their final home game. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker softball is back at Wilkins Stadium on Tuesday against Central Arkansas and Wednesday vs. Oklahoma. The Shockers play USF in a series at home beginning Friday. WSU baseball is back home vs. UAB in a series beginning on Friday. You can also catch Shocker tennis at Coleman Tennis Complex this week. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
