Dylan Thomas’ summer of fun resulted in being named the top relief pitcher in the prestigious Cape Cod Summer League. Thomas, who is returning to UH for his junior season, was 3-0 with a 1.19 earned-run average and nine saves for the Hyannis Harbor Hawks. In 22 2/3 innings, he struck out 33 and walked two. He had a 0.88 WHIP. “Not surprised at all he received the award because of how his numbers were and how he did,” UH […]
Cornerback Austin “PK” Pang Kee has rejoined the Warriors. “I had some personal business to take care of,” said Pang Kee, who did not participate in the offseason conditioning program. (Coach Nick Rolovich) gave me an opportunity to come back, and I was really appreciative of that.” Pang Kee’s father, Tony Pang Kee, played for the Warriors in 1990 and 1991. Pang Kee is a 2015 Damien Memorial School graduate. He was a member of the scout team the past […]
“It’s a tradition,” said coach Nick Rolovich, kicking off the annual pool day for the Warriors. A little bit of history: > Pool day started as a reward during the JJ era. > Pool days are pre-planned, but to make it entertaining, sometimes there would be a “reward” competition. If a kicker converted a field goal, say, then everyone got a pool day. Thing was, there were times when the kicker would miss. And the the competition would have to […]
The newcomer is feeling at home. Kolney Cassel, who enrolled at UH last month as a graduate transfer from Sacramento State, remains in the mix at quarterback. This training camp, each candidate has taken a turn in the front of the rotation. Today, it was Cassel’s turn to take the first reps of each drill. Cassel began his collegiate career at SMU, playing in June Jones’ run-and-shoot offense. But his stints there and at Sac State were interrupted by three […]
The Rainbow Warriors depart Wednesday for a 10-day — er, make it nine-day because of the International Date Line — tour of Australia. Here is the schedule: > Saturday — Brisbane Bullets at Sir John Pidgeon Sports Complex > Aug. 13 — Melbourne Tigers at Veneto Club > Aug. 15 — Centre of Excellence at Australia Institute of Sport > Aug. 17 — Sydney Kings at Abbotsleigh College * * * * * BYU was unbeaten, nationally ranked and still […]
The defense ruled in the Warriors’ final open-to-the-public practice of training camp. Cornerback Eugene Ford made two interceptions — a pick-6 and an end-zone grab at the end of the second overtime —in the scrimmage-like session. The Warriors also improved on point-scoring kicks with Kekoa Sasaoka and Ryan Meskell converting on all of their field-goal attempts. After the practice, the players and fans were treated to shave ice.
Hawaii football camp is important, no doubt. Jobs must be won, knowledge must be attained, discipline instilled for the battles to come. But some things take priority over that. On the eastern flank of the Big Island, Fissure 8 is pumping out lava unabated in a seismic event that has claimed more than 700 homes. The effects of that have been far-reaching, including to UH Manoa Lower Campus, and Cooke Field, specifically. KK Padello, a UH senior defensive lineman, is […]
In an unofficial official move, Tommy Heffernan and Josh Elms will oversee the UH football team’s strength and conditioning. They replace Bubba Reynolds, who was not renewed after two years in the program. Heffernan, a former UH baseball and football player,is the athletic department’s overall strength/conditioning coordinator. Elms is a former UH baseball player who has been on the strength/conditioning staff since 2013. He also handles men’s volleyball. His wife, Kelly (Majam) Elms was an All-America softball player for the […]