Football

Oh, what the heck, Canada? The pro careers of receiver/returner Chad Owens and quarterback Bryant Moniz are on hiatus after the former Warriors failed to make Canadian Football League rosters this past weekend. The Saskatchewan Roughriders cut Owens and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats released Moniz. Owens, who was limited to three games last year, did not play in the Roughriders’ final preseason game after reportedly suffering a shoulder injury. Even at 36, Owens still is fit enough for another couple seasons. […]

Following a successful two-day camp on the Manoa campus, the Warrior coaches were back on the road today participating in mainland camps. Head coach Nick Rolovich and defensive coordinator Corey Batoon led a group participating in USC’s camp. UH coaches also are attending camps on the California and Northern Arizona campuses.

The Warriors received their first commitment for the 2019 class with Kaimana “Bubz” Wa‘a’s pledge. Here’s the skinny: > Homecoming: Wa‘a lived in Hau‘ula until he was 8. Then his family moved to Corvallis, Ore., to be closer to his uncle (his mom’s brother) Jeremy Perry, an offensive lineman for the Beavers. Wa‘a will be a senior this fall at Crescent Valley High — known as “CV” — in Corvallis. Wa‘a has family — lots of family — on the […]

Few were better than Jim Leahey in providing narration of a sporting event. His commentary entertained, informed and, sometimes, provoked. His viewers/listeners were enraptured with stories that transcended generations, often told with a wink and sometimes with words originating from a thesaurus’ deepest reach. For decades, a UH telecast was like watching a game with Uncle Kimo. It seemed he was speaking directly to you, even though he was in a press box or at courtside. But for all his […]

High school-aged quarterbacks and receivers (or students interested in the passing game) are invited to participate in the 2018 Under the Lights clinic. The event is from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, at Aloha Stadium. Each participant will receive instruction from prominent coaches, including passing guru Vince Passas, as well as a shirt. The cost? Zero. Nada. Nothing. It’s free, thanks to organizer Sean Schroeder, a former UH quarterback. Schroeder’s not-for-profit organization, 808 Passing Academy, is […]