Football

Former UH slotback John Ursua will depart Jan. 12 to train in Arizona ahead of the Warriors’ Pro Day and the 2019 NFL Draft. Ursua will work out under Chad Ikei, who recently relocated his training business to Arizona. Ursua said he has healed from a hamstring injury suffered four days before the Dec. 22 SoFi Hawaii Bowl. * * * * * Quarterback Jeremy Moussa‘s decision to transfer was not surprising nor unprecedented. Since 2000, these quarterbacks left the […]

Quarterback Jeremy Moussa has decided to leave the Warriors and transfer to a junior college, head coach Nick Rolovich confirmed to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Moussa, who joined the Warriors as an early admission in January 2018, played in two games in 2018 — a limitation that enabled him to redshirt and still have four seasons of eligibility remaining. He completed four of nine passes for 77 yards and a touchdown. Despite having the strongest arm among the UH quarterbacks, Moussa […]

For the first time in years, the Warriors will play eight of their 13 regular-season games at home in 2019. The home games are: > Arizona — Aug. 24 > Oregon State — Sept. 7 > Central Arkansas — Sept. 21 > Air Force — TBA > San Diego State — TBA > San Jose State — TBA > Fresno State — TBA > Army — Nov. 30 The road games are: > Washington — Sept. 14 > Boise State […]

Don’t touch the panic button. C’mon, I know you think it’s calling you, like a freshly painted park bench. But step away. Here’s why: > Anxiety: John Ursua is leaving. > Reason for calm: Scout Bowls … team sessions … it doesn’t matter. In competitive situations, Kumoku Noa makes big plays. Lots of big plays. Fast cleats, soft hands, deceptive toughness. Noa can play inside and outside. He redshirted this season to take care of business. He’s ready for a […]

One of the most prolific receivers in Warrior football history — John Ursua — has decided to forgo his senior season in 2019 and apply for the NFL Draft. Ursua told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser his decision was based on his age (he turns 25 next month) and production the past two seasons. Ursua leads the nation in TD receptions (16), and is fifth in receiving yards (5), eighth in receiving yards per game (103.3) and 10th in catches per game […]