Warrior Beat

Tavita “Tui” Eli, a lineman from Kealakehe High, told the Warrior Beat he has accepted a football scholarship from the Rainbow Warriors. Eli can play both sides of the line, but said he has been told he will compete as an offensive lineman. It’s a key recruit for UH, which is looking to restock the offensive line. The Warriors already have Dejon Allen, Elijah Tupai, John Wa‘a and R.J. Hollis in the wings. Here’s Eli’s highlights: Eli video. * * […]

Questions, questions. Can the Rainbow Warriors get their first victory of the season? What will Joey Iosefa do for a hana hou following last week’s 35-carry, 191-yard performance? Do the Warriors have an answer for the Aztecs’ Adam Muema, who is averaging 135.4 yards per game and 5.79 yards per carry the past five games? Did we really look like that in the 1960s/1970s? * * * * * OK, everybody get up, raised a “Hurricane,”  and sing along to […]

The Rainbow Warriors are optimistic that three ailing players — center Ben Clarke, defensive tackle Saui Matagiese and slotback/punter/punt returner Scott Harding — will be available to play against at San Diego State. And if they’re available, they’re starting. Kody Afusia moved from left guard to provide the snaps at center this week. Clarke, who had knee issues, is expected to make his 22nd consecutive start, the longest active streak among the Warriors. Even if Matagiese can’t go the distance, Marcus […]

Byron Hahn-Morin loved his family, his friends and music. He respected elders, youngsters and those his own age. As the self-styled “Ukulele Boi,” he entertained us with his music and inspired us with the belief that doing what you love best is the best way to live. He was 21. He will be missed. Deepest sympathies to Liz Kauai and her ohana. * * * * * Please click to watch Ukulele video: Ukulele Boi * * * * * […]

The blog host’s story on Saint Louis School’s Devan Stubblefield committing to UH to play football and baseball did not make today’s paper edition because of space limitations. But there are no limits on the Internet, so here are a few excerpts from the story that should appear tomorrow. Maybe. Vitals: 6 feet 1, 185 pounds. Stats: 45 catches, 18.2 yards per catch, 117.3 receiving yards per game, 12 touchdowns. Saint Louis coach Matt Wright said Stubblefield is “the best […]

Saint Louis School’s Devan Stubblefield told the Warrior Beat he has accepted an offer to play football and baseball for the Rainbow Warriors. “I’ve been thinking about this for a while,” said Stubblefield, a receiver and outfielder who received the dual offer this summer. “I figured it was time to make a decision. Why not play for the home team?” Football, which is the larger-revenue sport, will sponsor the scholarship, although Stubblefield has been promised an equal shot at playing […]

“Calvin from Kona” was mislabeled. True, he was raised in Kona and graduated from Konawaena High School. But he was born in Florida, attended a college in Oregon before transferring to UH, and worked on Maui, Oahu and in Portland. He had recently moved to Washington. Wherever he lived, he rooted for the UH football team. In 2007, he wrote: “My first memory of being a UH fan was when I was a kid. We didn’t get the games on […]

It’s time to come home. The blog will be closed today while the show moves back to Hawaii. Let’s chat on Monday. Take care, folks. Have a great Sunday.