Fernandez "sounded like he was in really bad shape" before crash, other victim's friend says

By: Andy Slater

It will be some time before the investigation is finished, but we continue to learn more about what may have led up to the tragic boat crash that took the lives of Marlins' superstar Jose Fernandez and two other men. 

Will Bernal is best friends with Eddy Rivero, who was on the boat with Fernandez early Sunday morning. Bernal joined me on my radio show Monday afternoon and provided some exclusive details of a phone call conversation he had with Rivero.

Bernal said this was Rivero's first time going on a boat with Fernandez. Emilio Macias, who was also killed in the crash, didn't join Fernandez and Rivero until the boat docked at American Social restaurant in Brickell, Bernal said. 

"When [Macias] came down to meet them, that was first time he was actually ever meeting Jose as well," Bernal said.

You can listen to the entire interview below.

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UM McDonald's All-American arrested

By: Andy Slater

Dewan Huell is one of the biggest recruits in the history of the University of Miami basketball program, but before he ever took the court he ran into trouble.

Huell, 19, was arrested on Tuesday afternoon and charged with battery.

According to an exclusively-obtained police report, Huell walked into his ex-girlfriend's dorm room at FIU uninvited. He found her hiding in the closet with another man. 

Police say Huell grabbed the man by his shirt and dragged him out of the room, which left the man with scratches on his chest and neck.

Hurricanes athletic director Blake James issued the following statement: 

"I am aware of the reported incident involving Dewan Huell last night and we are still gathering information.  I have very high expectations for all of our student-athletes, as I know Coach Larrañaga does for his team, and any misconduct will be addressed."  

Huell, the five-star recruit from Miami Norland, is listed as 6-11, 220 lbs.

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