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By Stephen Tsai on January 18, 2013

Dejon Allen, a 2012 Dominguez High graduate, has met the requirements to play for the Warriors in 2013. Allen will join in June. He will count toward the 2013 recruiting class. Allen played on both the offensive and defensive lines at Dominguez. He will compete initially as an offensive tackle for the Warriors. Allen signed with the Warriors in February 2012. The Warriors reserved his scholarship while he worked on meeting eligibility requirements. The Warriors will have three offensive tackles […]

It’s not about us

By Stephen Tsai on January 17, 2013

Whenever there is a national story about something unfortunate — or, in yesterday’s situation, bizarre —  involving a resident of the 50th state, we always hear the refrain: This will make Hawaii look bad. The inclusiveness is because this is a state that treats each as his own. It is why many took an interest in Philadelphia when Shane Victorino played there, why we texted support for Jasmine Trias, why we watch Hawaii Five-O on Monday nights. And it is […]

Warriors land WR

By Stephen Tsai on January 16, 2013

Keith Kirkwood, a 6-foot-4, 210-pound receiver from Neptune High in New Jersey, told the Warrior Beat he has accepted a football scholarship from the Warriors. Kirkwood was a star basketball player before deciding to play football during his senior season in 2012. He averaged more than 22 yards per catch. * * * * * When we first read this, we were bowled over: Deadspin article. * * * * * The relationship between UH and Kahuku began with the […]

Muir gets release

By Stephen Tsai on January 15, 2013

Blake Muir, who started 12 games at left tackle, has requested — and received — a release from his football scholarship. Muir recently underwent shoulder surgery and was not expected to compete in spring training. David Griffin, a transfer who begins classes tomorrow, is expected to compete as the No. 1 left tackle. If Muir had stayed, he probably would have moved to left guard. Ben Dew, Chauncy Winchester-Makainai, Mike Milovale, Kody Afusia and Kiha Sai will be competing at […]

Diocemy Saint Juste

By Stephen Tsai on January 14, 2013

Because of space limitations, the story on Diocemy Saint Juste did not appear in today’s newspaper. Here it is: Diocemy Saint Juste, a speedy running back from Santaluces High in Florida, told the Star-Advertiser he has accepted a football scholarship from the Warriors. Saint Juste is 5 feet 9 and 180 pounds. “He’s built like a big back, but he has the speed of a little back,” Santaluces offensive coordinator Matt Starr said. “He’s unbelievable. The first (defender) is definitely […]

Warriors land speedy back

By Stephen Tsai on January 13, 2013

The Warriors’ recruiting class just got faster. Diocemy Sainte Juste, a running back from Santaluces High in Florida, told the Warrior Beat he has accepted a football scholarship from the Warriors. Despite missing four games because of a hip pointer, Sainte Juste rushed for 1,243 yards and 15 touchdowns. He is fast. Very fast. His interview will be in tomorrow’s paper. * * * * * * The Warriors are expected to seek a pay increase for the offensive coordinator’s […]

Saturday ramblings

By Stephen Tsai on January 12, 2013

It appears that Kawehi Sablan, a former Castle High and Foothill College linebacker, is set to join the Warriors as a walk-on. Here’s his highlight video: Sablan * * * * * The glitch has been de-glitched, and offensive tackle David Griffin, a transfer from Mesa College, is expected to begin his UH classes on Monday. That means he can participate in the Warriors’ offseason conditioning program and spring training. Griffin signed with the Warriors last month. * * * […]

Warriors land Florida corner

By Stephen Tsai on January 11, 2013

Barry Higdon, a speedy cornerback from Chaminade Madonna High in Florida, told the Warrior Beat he has accepted a football scholarship from the Warriors. Higdon is 6 feet 2 and 190 pounds. * * * * * The tentative plans call for the Warriors to stage their pro day on March 11 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. It is the same site UH has used in the past several years. Cornerback/returner Mike Edwards is expected to participate. […]