Rolo energizes practice

Coach Nick Rolovich said this morning’s practice needed a little “juice.”

It was Rolovich who delivered the punch.

Rolovich took over as the scout team quarterback, completing 4 of 6 passes in the 7-on-7 drill, including a beautiful scoring throw to fullback Dayton Furuta, against the defense’s top units. But the defense had its moments, leading Rolovich to praise the effort of the session.

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Linebacker Malachi Mageo, who is recovering from an ACL injury suffered in the spring, continues to run without any apparent side effects. Mageo is predicted to be available in two weeks.

But highly regarded linebacker Paul Scott, who has been hampered by injuries all season, is expected to redshirt.

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In case you missed it, defensive end Ka‘aumoana Gifford now plays for Southwest Baptist University. Gifford, who wears No. 50, has started four games.

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Backup quarterback Larry Tuileta will join the volleyball Warriors in a series of fall matches next week in California. Tuileta is scheduled to play left-side hitter. Tuileta will rejoin the football Warriors after that.

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Ronley Lakalaka, a San Diego State linebacker and Punahou School graduate, said 60 family members and friends will attend Saturday’s game between SDSU and UH.

He said is brother Steven, a former UH running back, also will be on the field. Steven Lakalaka is a student trainer for the Warriors.