> With the volleyball team enjoying a bye this weekend, Larry Tuileta took quarterback reps at this morning’s football practice. Tuileta Was admittedly rusty, but picked up some of the intricacies of the run-and-shoot offense. > Slotback Cedric Byrd has demonstrated speed and sure hands. > Asotui Eli has been impressive at left tackle.
Results from UH’s pro day: Dejon Allen Height: 6-2 Weight: 295 Hand: 9 1/4 inches Reach: 32 3/4 inches Wing span: 81 1/4 inches 225-pound bench: 29 reps Vertical jump: 30 1/2 inches Broad jump: 9 feet, 1 inch 10-yard split: 1.77 seconds 20-yard split: 2.93 seconds 40-yard dash: 4.98 seconds 20-yard shuttle: 4.83 seconds 3-cone drill: 7.63 seconds Ammon Barker Height: 6-2 5/8 Weight: 221 Hand: 8 7/8 Reach: 32 Wing span: 77 7/8 225-pound bench: 10 Vertical jump: […]
Our buddy Jon Nielsen reports that Trayvon Henderson had a 39 1/2-inch vertical jump at today’s pro day. * * * * * Keelan Ewaliko had a 35-inch vertical jump. Here’s Ewaliko in the 40 (video courtesy of Jon Nielsen): Keelan run * * * * * * Tight end Metuisela ‘Unga: Tui run * * * * * We expect to post more results later. * * * * * With tomorrow’s opening of spring practice, here are five […]
Sure, it’s early and Big West baseball teams have not faced each other yet. But still … Also of note, the ‘Bows jumped 51 spots to No. 46 in the NCAA’s Division I RPI. “All we can control is how we prepare and how we play,” UH coach Mike Trapasso said. “We’ll focus on that, and leave all the ridiculousness to everybody else.” * * * * * Meanwhile, Nick Rolovich and Jason Cvercko depart this evening for California in […]
Saturday’s baseball doubleheader was a reminder that another hyphen should be added to the student-athlete description. They also are financial contributors. Per NCAA rules, the ‘Bows are allowed to disperse the financial equivalent of 11.7 scholarships among up to 27 players. Each player on scholarship receives a minimum of 25 percent of the scholarship’s value. Translation: With a 35-player roster, every UH baseball player has to pay for part or all of his school and living expenses. That also is […]
A dozen former Warriors will participate in Tuesday’s pro day in Azusa, Calif. They are: > Dejon Allen, offensive lineman > Ammon Barker, wideout > Isaiah Bernard, receiver > Keelan Ewaliko, receiver > Trayvon Henderson, safety > Hunter Hughes, quarterback > Meffy Koloamatangi, defensive end/outside linebacker > David Manoa, defensive end/outside linebacker > Diocemy Saint Juste, running back > Ryan Tuiasoa, running back > Metuisela ‘Unga, tight end > Russell Williams, linebacker
Five days from the start of spring training, Nick Rolovich has a complete coaching staff. Here’s what the hiring of Michael Ghobrial means: > Unlike predecessor Mayur Chaudhari, who also coached the tight ends and then defensive ends, Ghobrial will focus, for now, exclusively on the specialists. He’s known as a meticulous and positive-thinking teacher who should be helpful in improving the Warriors’ place-kicking. There were five games in which the Warriors did not attempt a field goal. And when […]
The Warriors added four players to the spring roster: > Trey Larsen, slotback, PAC-5 (HBA) > Scott Lam, defensive back/receiver, Damien > Jacob Pitts, offensive lineman, Castle > Alakai Mashima, safety, Punahou