Warrior Beat: Lane concerns, depth chart released
The Warriors expressed concern as Hurricane Lane approaches the island chain.
“I’m praying,” said slotback Dakota Torres, a Waianae resident. “I’m hoping it passes us by or miraculously dissipates before it gets here. But, still, it’s pretty nerve-wracking.”
The Warriors are scheduled to depart tomorrow on a direct flight to Denver in advance of Saturday’s game against Colorado State.
“I worry about people here,” head coach Nick Rolovich said. “Hey, we’ve got enough warriors on the island. They’ll keep it safe.”
The Mountain West permits each member to travel with up to 70 players. The Warriors will not use all the allotted travel spots. Rolovich said there is a plan in place for the players who will remain in Hawaii this week.
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UH released its depth chart:
Offense
LT: Ilm Manning … Micah Vanterpool
LG: J.R. Hensley … Emil Graves
C: Taaga Tuulima … Kaiwi Chung
RG: Solo Vaipulu … Gene Pryor
RT: Kohl Levao … Joey Nuuanu-Kuhiiki
WO: JoJo Ward … Devan Stubblefield
SB: John Ursua … Tristan Kamaka
SB: Cedric Byrd … Dakota Torres
WO: Jason-Matthew Sharsh … Marcus Armstrong-Brown
RB: Fred Holly … Dayton Furuta
QB: Cole McDonald/Chevan Cordeiro … Jeremy Moussa
Defense
DE: Zeno Choi … Tevarua Eldridge
NT: Blessman Taala … Eperone Moananu
DT: Samiuela Akoteu … Kendall Hune
DE: Derek Thomas … Pumba Williams
LB: Solomon Matautia … Scheyenne Sanitoa/Paul Scott
LB: Jahlani Tavai … Penei Pavihi
NB: Manu Hudson-Rasmussen … Cameron Hayes
CB: Eugene Ford … Zach Wilson
S: Kalen Hicks … Kai Kaneshiro
S: Ikem Okeke … Donovan Dalton/Jay Dominique
CB: Roe Farris … Akil Fransciso/Mykal Tolliver
Specialists
PK: Ryan Meskell … Michael Boyle
P: Stan Gaudion
LS: Noah Borden … Shawn McCarthy
H: Stan Gaudion
PR: Cedric Byrd … JoJo Ward
KR: Cedric Byrd/Justice Augafa
Stay Safe Hawaii
Flying out of a storm, bringing the rain.
GO WARRIORS!!!
I don’t know about you guys, but I don’t like the latest track of the storm right now. Not sure if my area will even have power to watch the game now… 🤷🏽♂️ But go Bows!! Hope they can start the season off with a W!
game may go on on 8/25/18, but no can see if all electricity is down on Oahu/Kauai due to strong winds
just too many open areas where flying debris can damage lines and will take weeks to repair
our valley is bad cause only one road, entry/exist, with many tall trees leaning over the road — last time a tree fell, it took over 7 hours to reopen road and fix that single electrical line
if wind are in the 73 mph range, many roofs gone/many fallen trees/many damaged electrical lines — perhaps 2 or 3 weeks or more before electricity restore? if so, much spoiled ice box/freezer food.
yet, it’s a beautiful day on Oahu – broken clouds, sunny skies, gentle breeze
anyone got extra generator I can borrow? rent??
What ever happened to Justus tavai?
whoa, buggah!
subject/verb error in para #4
no worry, be happy!
#5 — maybe ‘ red shirt ‘?
Howzit Tsaikos!
Safe travels to the Warriors.
Safe prayers for all of us.
BC mentioned that there were some defensive players not here. Was going to ask Rolo tonight on call the coach.
Aloha from San Antonio Tsaikos,
Been a while since I posted last. But I have been doing my best to keep up.
First off my prayers to all the warriors and fans in Hawaii. Stay safe everyone. We went through Harvey almost an exact year ago. Safety first guys.
Second. Dang I’m excited with what I saw on the depth chart. offensively the oline makes me excited. Size and agile big men. Ursua and Bird at slot. Could we possibly see a new 2.0 bess and grice-mullen tandem being created.
Defensively. Okeke at safety excites me. I see him bringing the big hits like Leonard Peter’s used. Just play. I like our interior linemen. And I wanna see what coach dials up with the stunts and twist with the rest of our defense. I also think Nickel is the best spot for Manu.
Only a few days away.
Go Warriors!!!
Hmmmn, surprised at Kumoku Noa not making the two-deep? Is it possible that we are that deep at receiver,?
Dear UH,
I have kept up with UH(not just the one here in town) for many years. This storm looks quite serious, so is the team leaving before it hits? If they aren’t using all of their spots on the plane, you would think that more players could go if for no other reason going to a safer area. Harvey was terrible, and I hope everyone stays safe.
Also, no Jeremiah Pritchard in the two-deeps? Is it because they have a nickel/rover instead of a third linebacker in the base defense? Just wondering aloud ….
#13 Clyde, I think we will see different depth charts based on opponent. For example, I think Navy and Army run so much the we’ll see a 4-3 depth chart instead of a 4-2-5.
My niece in Colorado said hail falling…
#Sangamon Keith. Thanks, I’m sure you’re right. I was just a bit surprised that they released a starting defense in a 4-2-5 for CSU. That said, situations will dictate the defense’s alignment, whether it’s during a game or game by game.
8/20 Na Koa lunch report has been posted.
https://www.nakoa.org/2018/08/21/coachs-lunch-report-aug-20-2018/
Good luck to the upcoming 2018 Warriors football season. Be watching them all year streaming online. Will be supporting the Warriors when they visit SDSU.
Go WARRIORS. 808 all day.
last year when cole mcdonald came into the game,everybody including the other team knew he was going to run.i hope moose doesn’t get put in the game for one play to throw a bomb.
If we escape this hurricane’s wrath; hoping electricity still on; can’t wait to watch the game; hope everyone comes through the storm safe. BTW #11, team leaving tomorrow before the storm.
Mr. Tsai, time for the pesticide.
Where’s J Pritchard? And K Noa?
Lots of surprises on the two deep. I don’t know what to make of some of the omissions but I think we will see a lot of them (the omitted productive veterans) in specific packages at some point of the game. Start off with your base packages and everybody else be ready to contribute. Everybody! It’s time. Let’s go Warriors! We can do it. Terrific
There are probably staffers in the WH who are unaware that Hawaii is a state.
There used to be a preschool called Helping Hand across from Times Kahala.
I had a friend who was a refugee from Vietnam.
I’ll be thinking of him when Honolulu, formerly known as the Kaimuki Little League, takes on Staten Island today.
I really hope Guy Hagi is wrong.
That one is for you Jim Leahey.
Hey, best of luck to our little league team today!! I would be remissed not to mention the original OG little league team all-star team was from Aiea, albeit senior little league, in which I was a part of, circa 1976, we were the first US team to beat Taiwan but eventually lost a double header to that same Taiwan team, and came up as the runner ups. Imua Aiea!
Best of luck to the Warriors vs CSU. Shades of 1992, again? Safe travels! Good that UH is flying directly to Denver instead of saving some $$$ by stopping over in LAX (like the previous regime).
Hope that UH officials take good notes and many pics of CSU’s stadium. Also believe that they can learn a lot from USU’s stadium’s renovations, too.
Hope the electricity holds out on Saturday, enough to watch the game!
Howz It Tsaiko Nation !
The Rainbow Cliff is here just posting and catching up with some Steven Tsai die hard Rainbow Warrior fans !
I am well here in Cali Los Angeles just seven days away from turning the big 60 !
Got some osteo arthritis in my right ankle playing 37 years of tennis after basketball with some shoulder pains and back muscle issues but still in all I’m together in one piece ready to join you great folks of Hawaii local lore senior citizen status!
Getting ready for another football season as it never gets old rooting the home team on even living here in the city of angels. Got some special projects up my sleeve bring the “retro era” back with the big green machine & Rainbow warrior spearhead menehuene in full living color !
If interested dawning this great logo of past historical years just email me at cliffsanchezatgeemaildotcom and I will be more then happy but ECSTATIC sharing the logistics going forward !
Wishing all of you great wealth, health and divine spirit while we get ready for another UH football season !
Giv Um Bows !
#11 – yeah it’s easy to spend someone else’s money.
UH will not be running a pure Run N Shoot . They will also use the RPO as you know, so Cole is a good pick for the starter, per Tsai.
For me, the big surprises in the 2-deep are Pumba Williams and Kai Kaneshiro. The interesting aspects are some of the names not listed.
http://www.jimrome.com/articles/nick-rolovich
best location for an on-campus stadium is partially on lower campus, over H1, and part into Varsity Circle — raise bottom level to prevent any flooding — lowest level can be receiving area for food, merchandise, emergency vehicles including police, entire Varsity Circle area up to King Street for a high rise parking structure which may or may not abut to the stadium with multiple walk ways at all levels, etc.
can be 35,000 to 42,000 seats similar to CSU and like CSU new stadium make it use able 100% of the time including a food court open to the public with private business establishments, fast food outlets, etc. — direct entry/exit to H-1 fwy in both directions — parking lot open to students and public — allow UH ROTC office/classroom space — build up restrooms and shower space
rather than hear about why it would not work– offer suggestions on how to make it workable!
A-House: Your proposal (on campus stadium) is a one that has the best chance for success. I would like to see condemnation and campus extended all the way down to King street.
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