Warrior Beat

There will be another Joey in the Warriors’ backfield this training camp. Joseph “Joey” Pacheco, a Big Island resident who played at Hartnell College last year, has joined the Warriors as a walk-on. “I love that kid,” Hartnell coach Matt Collins said. “I think he’ll be a guy, they’ll realize, who brings something to the table.” Collins said the speedy Pacheco was mostly a receiver, but he also can play running back, a position he will be used with the […]

It’s Monday, time to empty to notebook. * * * * * The Warriors’ first practice is a week away, on Monday, Aug. 4. * * * * * The Warriors should have a better understanding of the potential transfers. The NCAA limits training-camp rosters to 105, but they may expand on the first day of  UH’s fall semester (Aug. 25).  The Warriors will not be adding too many after training camp. There are only 110 lockers. Plus, the new […]

Hawaii News Now’s Keoki Kerr reported that Tom Apple will be removed as UH-Manoa chancellor, an action that will impact the athletic department. Apple has been a supporter financially (absorbing the department’s eight-figure accumulated debt a year ago) and emotionally (he’s the first to greet the Warriors at Aloha Stadium). He’s backed projects, OK’d contracts, and didn’t send in the collectors when the budget was stained with red ink. In these difficult financial times, it’s always good to have friends. […]

The Warriors might have what seems like 99 problems, but a lack of food won’t be one of them. The Warriors will open their proverbial dining tables — and wallets — at least three times daily this year. Financial concerns were raised nationally when the NCAA changed legislation to allow schools to provide unlimited meals to student-athletes, including walk-ons. In the past at UH, the one training table each day was open only to scholarship football players. It is not […]

During football practices, the area where injured players work out is called the “pit.” The goal for the coming training camp is to have an empty pit. This summer, only players who are healthy enough to practice will be invited to the Aug. 4 opening of training camp. Players recovering from significant injuries will be added after they receive medical clearance. The next week will determine whether such players as Samson Anguay, Jamie Tago and Kawika Borden will be ready […]

Happy anniversary to us. The blog turns 8 today. Thanks, everybody. * * * * * With minimal notice — a single line in the media guide — it was confirmed  that Daronte’ Jones has been promoted to assistant head coach. Jones will continue to coach the Warriors’ defensive secondary.

LAS VEGAS — Today is the Warriors’ turn to receive attention at the MWC Football Media Days.            

The Warriors are predicted to finish sixth  among six West Division teams, according to a media preseason poll released this morning at the Mountain West Conference football media days. West Division 1. Fresno State (15 first-place votes) — 174 points 2. San Diego State (15) — 172 3. Nevada (3) — 130 4. UNLV — 95 5. San Jose State — 87 6. Hawaii — 35 Mountain Division 1. Boise State (20) — 183 2. Utah State (12) — 176 […]