Warrior Beat

Because of space limitations, the story on Diocemy Saint Juste did not appear in today’s newspaper. Here it is: Diocemy Saint Juste, a speedy running back from Santaluces High in Florida, told the Star-Advertiser he has accepted a football scholarship from the Warriors. Saint Juste is 5 feet 9 and 180 pounds. “He’s built like a big back, but he has the speed of a little back,” Santaluces offensive coordinator Matt Starr said. “He’s unbelievable. The first (defender) is definitely […]

The Warriors’ recruiting class just got faster. Diocemy Sainte Juste, a running back from Santaluces High in Florida, told the Warrior Beat he has accepted a football scholarship from the Warriors. Despite missing four games because of a hip pointer, Sainte Juste rushed for 1,243 yards and 15 touchdowns. He is fast. Very fast. His interview will be in tomorrow’s paper. * * * * * * The Warriors are expected to seek a pay increase for the offensive coordinator’s […]

It appears that Kawehi Sablan, a former Castle High and Foothill College linebacker, is set to join the Warriors as a walk-on. Here’s his highlight video: Sablan * * * * * The glitch has been de-glitched, and offensive tackle David Griffin, a transfer from Mesa College, is expected to begin his UH classes on Monday. That means he can participate in the Warriors’ offseason conditioning program and spring training. Griffin signed with the Warriors last month. * * * […]

Barry Higdon, a speedy cornerback from Chaminade Madonna High in Florida, told the Warrior Beat he has accepted a football scholarship from the Warriors. Higdon is 6 feet 2 and 190 pounds. * * * * * The tentative plans call for the Warriors to stage their pro day on March 11 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. It is the same site UH has used in the past several years. Cornerback/returner Mike Edwards is expected to participate. […]

Part of the Warriors’ football future will be shaped this month. The Warriors are expected to bring in up to 32 recruits for visits, beginning with eight recruiting visits this weekend. The NFL will be a coincidental partner in UH’s recruiting. The Warriors will bring in the most recruits on the Jan. 25-27 weekend. The NFL has announced it will have a pro combine at UH on Jan. 25. The Pro Bowl is scheduled for Jan. 27 at Aloha Stadium. […]

With the application deadline at the end of this week, more than 25 coaches have called UH head coach Norm Chow about the vacant OC job. It is not known how many other have filed formal applications. Chow has said he is in no rush to fill the position. * * * * * Dejon Allen, a member of the 2012 recruiting class, still has not met all of the requirements to compete for the Warriors this spring. Because of […]

Former UH long-snapper Luke Ingram has accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl. It’s a prestigious invitation, and one surely to provide a boost to his pro stock. Flashback — Luke Ingram, UHfan808 and Jake Ingram: * * * * * And softball training camp has officially started: * * * * * Happy birthday to UH Alumni bigwig and former Rough Rider songleader Janet Yoshida Bullard: * * * * * That friendly person at the reception desk at […]

Today is both the first day of UH’s spring semester and the start of another “dead” period for football recruiting. This lockdown phase was activated because of this week’s coaches convention. Several UH assistant coaches will be attending the convention. UH coach Norm Chow, who is working on administrative projects, will remain in Hawaii. * * * * * And UH softball coach Bob Coolen tweets: Aloha! First day of school & practice for the 2013 season! Winds have subsided […]