Utes baseball coach Bill Kinneberg’s return has been relatively seamless. He spent a recent practice session bouncing around the field on Guardsman Way overseeing drills in the outfield, watching his pitchers throw bullpen sessions, having conversation with players and staff.
Kinneberg wasn’t interested in getting overly introspective about the time he spent away from the team during a university-imposed 14-game suspension, nor was he interested in making excuses for Utah’s underwhelming start to the season (2-17 overall, 1-2 Pac-12). His primary interest is seeing his team make immediate strides.
Kinneberg served a suspension for an NCAA rules violation involving a former staff member who engaged in impermissible practice and coaching activities.