Mainieri Out at South Carolina, Lee In as Interim

0:00Global stories making news on March 22nd. Paul Manieri is no longer the baseball coach at South Carolina after less than two full seasons. The 68-year-old veteran was let go following a rough stretch with the game cocks finishing 40 wins and 40 losses under his watch. He had come out of a three-year break to take the job. Manieri built a legendary career elsewhere, including a college-world series title with LSU back in 2009. As South Carolina, things didn't click, especially after a promising start this season at 12 wins and 5 losses. The team then dropped six straight games, including a 22-6 blowout and a 3-2 extra inning loss to Arkansas. Both Manieri and Athletic Director Jeremiah Donati agreed a change was best for the program. Manieri took full blame for the results, saying he couldn't deliver the quick turnaround everyone hoped for, though Donati praised his long career and character. Manieri stepped in as interim head coach right away. He served as Manieri's hitting coach and

1:03has solid head coaching experience, including stints at college of Charleston and Clemson with winning records. The game cocks sit at 0 and 5 in South Eastern conference play now, searching for momentum under new leadership as the season pushes forward.