Warrior Beat

The Warriors started earlier (6:15 a.m. to accommodate players with early classes) and practiced lighter (in shorts instead of full gear) but still had a relatively animated practice. The defense, which struggled collectively on Tuesday, installed new blitz packages with some success. The Warriors also managed despite being down to three available defensive tackles. Here are some videos: Marcus Kemp Power/agility drill Zach Wilson (20) Makoa Camanse-Stevens (83), Terrence Sayles (36) Andrew James-Ho (85) On to the pictures: The alumni: […]

Because of injuries, suspensions and circumstances, the student-teacher ratio has narrowed in recent football practices. The Warriors list 89 players on their spring roster. For yesterday’s practice, there were 15 players who were not available for contact drills because of medical and disciplinary reasons. In addition, six special-team players worked on their crafts at Ching field. leaving 68 players to practice on the grass field. On the Warriors’ hopeful side, no serious injury was incurred during the first 10 practices […]

For the eighth consecutive spring practice, the Warriors were in full pads today. But this being a Tuesday, the contact was toned down. Here are two videos: Ikaika Woolsey slo-mo video Barker, Rogers, Packer video Microwave the popcorn, here’s the slideshow:

Much like how natural wildfires can reset the ecosystem, fiery football practices also can provide useful sparks during a five-week-long spring training. In the first nine spring practices, the UH coaches have tried to find a balance between promotion and provocation; being chipper and chirping. That was evident in a scuffle during the past Saturday’s scrimmage. While fights, particularly the hold-me-back type, can be a boost to lackadaisical practices, Saturday’s scuffle rankled the coaches because it came during a red-zone […]

It is perhaps time for UH media relations to use “after” pictures for the football team’s online roster. Linebacker Malachi Mageo, defensive end David Manoa and offensive tackle Matt Norman have gained weight — and expanded roles. Mageo has transformed from a skinny safety to a sturdier strong-side linebacker. He was the No. 1 strong-side linebacker the past three practices after Dany Mulanga incurred a leg injury. Manoa has been a pleasant surprise at defensive end, using his quickness as […]

Quarterback Aaron Zwahlen directed two long scoring drives in the Warriors’ full-contact scrimmage this morning. The ninth spring practice was the first on Ching field (in conjunction with the clinic for high school coaches). The videos: Oklahoma drill: Diocemy Saint Juste video Oklahoma drll: Steven Lakalaka video Return drill: Dejaun Butler * * * * *

The nine full-time assistant coaches have embarked on the ultimate one-day excursion today, attempting to visit every Oahu high school that fields a varsity football team. This is the first day of the evaluation period in which coaches may visit high school campuses to meet with coaches, teachers and counselors. NCAA head coaches are not permitted to visit the schools during this period, but the full-time assistant coaches are free to go. There are 30 prep teams on Oahu. * […]

After this morning’s practice, head coach Nick Rolovich announced defensive tackles Kennedy Tulimasealii and Ka‘au Gifford have been suspended for an indefinite period following their arrests on misdemeanor accusations on Tuesday morning. Both players will remain on scholarship and allowed to attend classes and study hall, but are excluded from team-related activities. Further decisions will be made after more information is collected. The will not participate in the rest of spring training, which runs through April 29. Tulimasealii is scheduled […]