Football

It is known as the “sauna effect” — rain followed by heat. The Warriors endured those elements during this morning’s workout, which also marked the end of Summer Session I. Several Warriors will attend Summer Session II, which begins on Monday. Many will stick around until the start of the July 26 start of training camp. And some will return to the mainland to visit family and work out on their own. The Warriors will have a week off from […]

One of our favorites from the 2007 Warriors was Francis Maka, a reserve DE/OLB and key special-teams player. Maka played two years at UH, earned a degree in mathematics, and enjoyed a substantial career in arena football. It all started with Maka’s desire to join the Warriors primarily as a specialist. Everyone has a role, and UH offered Maka a scholarship to set wedges on returns and dismantle blocks. Through the years there have been many Warriors whose best roles […]

The Warriors continue to invest in the future with a 2018 commitment from running back/safety Khoury Bethley of Don Antonio Lugo High in Chino, Calif. Bethley, who is 5 feet 11 and 195 pounds, said he will sign on Dec. 20, the first day of the NCAA’s new signing period for football recruits. Here are the details: > Running man: In 13 games last season, Bethley rushed for 2,089 yards, averaging 8.7 per carry and 160.7 per game. He scored […]

Los Angeles Harbor College safety Justice Augafa, who was born and raised in Alaska, told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser he signed a scholarship agreement with the Warriors last night. An official announcement is expected today. Augafa, who is 5 feet 11 and 205 pounds, will join the Warriors for training camp, which opens July 26. He will have three years to play two UH seasons. Here what it means: > Versatility: Augafa was a multi-talented senior at South Anchorage High in […]

Thirteen freshmen started their UH football careers today with the start of the bridge session — two full-credit classes that lead to the opening of training camp. The newcomers all checked in by this past weekend. Training camp opens in exactly one month.

The Queen Lili‘uoklani Trust and UH athletics did a cool thing, collaborating for a sports clinic for 80 students of Hawaiian ancestry. They spent Saturday on the Manoa campus, listening to inspirational speakers and participating in activities with the football, soccer and women’s basketball teams. * * * * * * Brian Smith, receivers coach Kefense Hynson and safeties coach Jacob Yoro attended today’s USC camp.

It was an evening of football, fun and flashbacks for the second 808 Passing Academy clinic. Former UH quarterback Sean Schroeder was the organizer. Schroeder,PAAMCO and individual donors paid all the expenses for the free camp for quarterbacks and receivers at Aloha Stadium. Participants received Under Armour dry-fit shirts, snacks and instruction from Vince Passas, Robby Toma, Miah Ostrowski, Jeremiah Cockheran, TJ Taimatuia, Andrew Manley, Cayman Shutter, Jeremy Higgins, Kamuela Alo and Schroeder. Schroeder is enrolled at Stanford’s MBA program […]

One of the best team-building experiences is the PRPs — player-run practices. It’s intriguing to watch player step up to lead drills and sessions. Here are some pics from yesterday’s PRP (with apologizes for the blurriness and darkness. I had problems with the distance and that West-sinking sun.) * * * * * 808 Passing Academy’s FREE camp for quarterback and receivers is this evening at Aloha Stadium. Details are here: 808 Passing Academy * * * * * And […]