Football

The Warriors completed their third — and final — practice of bye week with sprints and renewed enthusiasm. “I think the development of the offense is progressing,” associate head coach Brian Smith said after today’s two-hour practice at the Ching Athletic Complex. “You can see that — growing through the second half of the Washington game, then Central Arkansas, then Reno. You’re seeing a progression of confidence … and familiarity and comfort playing together with each other offensively.” This weekend […]

Defensive lineman Maurice Ta‘ala of Faga‘itua High (Aua, American Samoa) told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser he has accepted a scholarship offer from the Warriors. Here’s the skinny: > Familiar name? Ta‘ala’s older brother is nose tackle Blessman Ta‘ala, who has started all 19 games of his UH career. > The elder Ta‘ala encouraged his brother to 1) first sign up for football, and 2) to join the Warriors. “I want to take the path my brother took,” Maurice Ta‘ala said. > […]

The next time somebody wonders about Hawaii football’s attendance, think about George “Kekoa” Furtado. Despite being weakened by cancer treatments, as well as lungs coated with Agent Orange from a war five decades earlier, Kekoa attended every UH home game in 2018. And he made it to the first two games at Aloha Stadium this year, saving each precious breath to cheer. The next time somebody wonders about root-root-rooting for the home team, think about Kekoa. He was elected as […]

The aftermath of Saturday’s one-sided victory added up to Hawaii quarterback Cole McDonald being named the Mountain West Conference’s Offensive Player of the Week. The Rainbow Warriors won their league opener, 54-3, over Nevada at Mackay Stadium. “It feels like a great team win all around,” McDonald texted to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser this morning. “The defense handled business, special teams came out with energy, and the coaching staff called great plays and schemes.” McDonald was 25 of 30 for 312 […]