Warrior Beat

The Rainbow Warriors conducted walk-on tryouts yesterday on Ching field, and one thing was noticeable: There was little walking. There was running, core drills, running, mat drills, and more running. Strength/conditioning coordinator Gary Beemer offered this advice: “If you’re gonna puke, go ahead and puke.” Nobody did. But when it was over, each of the 20 participants was told to expect a follow-up call. There is hope a few will be invited to participate in spring training in April. Then […]

LSU quarterback Stephen Rivers, through an intermediary, has contacted the Rainbow Warriors about the possibility of transferring, according to people familiar with the situation. Rivers, the younger brother of San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers, is scheduled to earn a bachelor’s degree at the end of this semester. After that, he may transfer, gain eligibility without redshirting, and have two years to play two seasons. UH coach Norm Chow, as UCLA’s offensive coordinator, recruited Rivers when he was in high […]

The Rainbow Warriors’ 2014 schedule has been announced. Save these dates: Aug. 30 — Washington Sept. 6 — Oregon State Sept. 13 — Northern Iowa Sept. 20 — At Colorado Sept. 27 — Bye Oct. 4 — At Rice Oct. 11 — Wyoming Oct. 18 — At San Diego State Oct. 25 — Nevada Nov. 1 — Utah State Nov. 8 — At Colorado State Nov. 15 — At San Jose State Nov. 22 — UNLV Nov. 29 — At […]

The good news with the state system is that roughly 15 days after you leave your state job,  you will receive a paycheck. And then roughly 15 days after that, you will receive another paycheck. And, maybe, 15 days after that you will receive another paycheck. The not-so-good news is after starting a state job, you might not receive a paycheck in  15 days nor, possibly, in 30 days. It’s the procedural lag that affects everyone from custodians to professors […]

Kurt Gouveia arrived in town yesterday, and by that afternoon, he already was at work in the football office. Gouveia was hired a week ago to coach the outside linebackers. He is a former Waianae High, BYU and NFL player. * * * * * In a unique format, the first AD show (featuring Ben Jay) will be at 6 p.m. today on ESPN 1420 AM. Bobby Curran is the co-host.  

Self-disclosure No. 1: I don’t know Falaniko Noga or Al Noga personally, and I never covered them as a beat reporter. Self disclosure No. 2: As a fill-in member of UH’s Circle of Honor selection committee, I nominated Niko Noga and Al Noga. Both are among seven former UH student-athletes who will be inducted this year. First, there are no concerns about the their on-field abilities. I’m 53, and I’ve followed UH football for 40 years. Niko Noga is the […]

There is a bumper sticker that reads: “Paris, London, New York, Waimanalo.” That list is as unique as USC quarterback Max Wittek’s transfer choices: Texas, Louisville and Hawaii. Hawaii? Two of UH coach Norm Chow’s friends can be credited with Wittek’s consideration of the Rainbow Warriors — Keyshawn Johnson and Steve Clarkson. Johnson, of course, is well known as a television analyst, “Dancing With the Stars” competitor, and former NFL wide receiver. Clarkson, known as the “Dream Maker,” is considered […]

At last count, about 17 former UH football players will participate in the Rainbow Warriors’ pro day in San Diego on March 20. The combo-like event will be held in the morning at the San Diego State facilities. Unlike last year, when UH and San Diego State were co-hosts, this time the former Warriors will have a separate session for drills in front of NFL scouts. The SDSU players will work out in the afternoon session. So far, all but […]