Football Practice Report - Tues., August 26

Aug. 26, 2003

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (hurricanesports.com) – The University of Miami of football team wrapped up preparations for its season opener with Louisiana Tech on Tuesday afternoon with 90-minute workout in shells at the Greetree Practice facility.

Hurricanes’ head coach Larry Coker announced that wide receiver Akieem Jolla has been suspended for the Louisiana Tech game on Thursday, Aug. 28, for a violation of team policy. Coker also announced that linebacker Rocky McIntosh, wide receiver Jason Geathers and offensive guard Joe McGrath would not be making the trip to Louisiana Tech due to injuries.

The Hurricanes and Bulldogs are slated for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff on Thursday at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La., in front of a national television audience on ESPN. UM is 2-0 all time against Louisiana Tech.For UM football ticket information, please call 1-800-GO-CANES. The Hurricanes are set to open the season on Aug. 28 against Louisiana Tech in Shreveport. La. UM then returns home to face the Florida Gators on Sept. 6.-UM-