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Hawaii athletics: UH benefits from $350M for future stadium plus $5M appropriation

By Ferd Lewis on July 8, 2019

University of Hawaii athletics had a lucrative banner day Monday and none of its teams were playing. In the space of 20 minutes at the state Capitol, UH got a $5 million annual appropriation ($4.6 million for Manoa and $400,000 for UH Hilo) from the Legislature and the promise of a new $350 million stadium to replace soon-to-be 45-year old Aloha Stadium signed into law. Both measures passed the Legislature in May and were signed by Gov. David Ige in […]

Hawaii football: Latest 2019 over/under is 5.5 wins

By Ferd Lewis on July 8, 2019

The latest over/under betting line on regular season victories for the University of Hawaii football team this season is listed at 5½, according to BetOnline. UH will play a 13-game regular season. For background, UH’s over/under last season was listed 3½ and the Rainbow Warriors went 8-5 in the regular season and 8-6 overall. In 2017 was listed at 4½ over a 12-game schedule and finished 3-9. Boise State has the highest over/under in the Mountain West at 10 while […]

Jokes are on former Hawaii football player Tumua Tuinei

By Stephen Tsai on July 7, 2019

Seven months after his final UH football game, Tumua Tuinei is still delivering cracks. Tuinei is headlining “Laughing On Da East-Side” on July 13 at Honey’s Restaurant at the Koolau Golf Course. Admission is $10, with the first side-splitter at 8 p.m. James Mane and Shannon Cantan are the opening acts. Tickets are available through brownpapertickets.com “My mom’s family is from that side,” Tuinei said of Oahu’s East side. “They’re always asking me to try to do a show from […]

Warrior Beat: Scheyenne Sanitoa made a lasting impression with Hawaii football

By Stephen Tsai on July 6, 2019

Several years ago, a group of coaches and former players went to American Samoa to bring needed items and provide instruction in football. One of the camp attendees was memorable for his unique first name (it came from his mother’s cousin), his articulate questions, and unabashed joy for life and football. Former UH head coach June Jones, who was part of that group, said that youngster, Scheyenne Sanitoa, made an indelible impression. Sanitoa grew up to be a University of […]

Hawaii women’s volleyball: Wahine Meet & Greet set for College Hill

By Cindy Luis on July 5, 2019

The third annual Wahine Volleyball Meet & Greet is set for 5:30 p.m., Aug. 10, at College Hill, 2234 Kamehameha Ave. The cost is $500 with net proceeds going to the program for summer school, supplemental meals and other things. I know. A little pricey. Just passing it along. They’ve been doing this for various teams in recent years. This is the third for Wahine volleyball and is a chance to chat with coaches and players. This coincides with the […]

Hawaii football: Reactions to death of linebacker Scheyenne Sanitoa, 21

By Brian McInnis on July 5, 2019

Linebacker Scheyenne Sanitoa, who was about to begin his junior season in Manoa, was reported dead today by the University of Hawaii football program. Sanitoa, 21, of Fagatogo, American Samoa, died on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/lF5KInFHwX — Hawaii Football (@HawaiiFootball) July 5, 2019 In addition to the tweeted statement from UH, the athletic department put out this statement from athletic director David Matlin: “It’s with deep sorrow that we share the tragic news that Scheyenne Sanitoa, a student-athlete with our Rainbow Warrior […]

Hawaii men’s volleyball: Former Warrior Eyal Zimet new head beach coach at Tulane

By Cindy Luis on July 3, 2019

Former Warrior hitter Eval Zimet is taking over as head beach coach at Tulane. He has spent the past four years as Dartmouth’s assistant indoor coach. Before his time at Dartmouth, Zimet served as both the co-head coach of the beach volleyball team and assistant coach of the indoor volleyball team for four years at the University of San Francisco. Zimet played for the Warriors from 2000-03 and was a captain on the 2002 NCAA championship team. Big Green ➡️ […]

Hawaii men’s basketball: Noah Allen makes Wizards’ NBA Summer League roster

By Brian McInnis on July 3, 2019

Former Hawaii men’s basketball forward Noah Allen has another opportunity to impress in NBA circles. Allen, who was drafted by and spent last year with the Washington Wizards’ G League outfit, the Capital City Go-Go, received an invitation to play for the Wizards’ NBA Summer League squad in Las Vegas beginning Saturday. “I’m just excited and blessed for the opportunity and hope to make the most of it,” Allen messaged Hawaii Warrior World on Wednesday. Allen averaged 26.4 minutes in […]

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