Expanded coverage of UH football, including practice notes, game analysis, recruiting info and observations on the Mountain West Conference.
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Stephen Tsai covers University of Hawaii football for the Star-Advertiser. Follow him on Twitter @StephenTsai and sign up for the Hawaii football newsletter here: http://www.hawaiiwarriorworld.com/email-signup/
Congrats to Nick Rolovich on becoming Temple’s offensive coordinator. He’ll make more money and have a chance to run the four-wide offense. While Rolo had the OC title at Nevada, his input was limited. He’ll get to run the offensive show with the Owls. * * * * * Dismantle the “snooze” button. The Warriors will be moving spring practices to the morning in 2013. It will be part of what head coach Norm Chow describes as “an experiment” in […]
When the new year begins, the Warriors are expected to address the shortage of strength and conditioning coaches for the athletic department and football program. Since Mel deLaura’s departure in 2010, the Warriors have been without a fulltime football-only S&C coach. Of the 10 Mountain West football teams in 2012, UH was the only one without a FT S&C coach. School — Number of teams — FT S&C coaches — FT S&C coaches for football Air Force — 27 — […]
Former UH punter Alex Dunnachie has been invited to play in the Casino Del Sol All-Star Game in Tucson on Jan. 11, 2013. Dunnachie leaves Hawaii today to train in California. He still has not selected an agent. * * * * * * This year, the volleyball Warriors will have “VASTEC” on the back of their practice jerseys. Translation: Volleyball, academics, strength, teamwork, effort/energy, choice. The Warriors opened training camp today. * * * * * * There is […]
Tommy Lee is expected to announce his retirement today as the Warriors’ offensive coordinator and receivers coach. Lee is a good coach and a good guy. He was coaxed out of retirement last year to be on Norm Chow’s first UH coaching staff. Lee’s retirement is part of a wish to spend more time with family on the mainland. He has a son living in Utah and a daughter in the Bay Area. Lee and his wife still own a […]
The blog host, who apparently speaks in the third-person voice, wishes everyone a merry and safe Christmas. We’re closing the comments section on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. (The host apparently speaks in plural, too.) Please enjoy time with your family and friends. Life is precious. To paraphrase the great Bulla (or is it D-1): Make memories. Take care. See ya on Wednesday. (Well, unless UH gets a big-time recruit, then we’ll re-open earlier.)
The Hawaii football program might not have fortune, but it will have Fame. Initial plans call for a Hawaii section to be included in the new College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. The museum will open in 2014. * * * * * UH coach Norm Chow and the Warriors will be featured in a New York Times article. * * * * * Allen Sampson It is unlikely that receiver Allen Sampson, running back Samson Anguay and fullback […]
Two years ago, Justin Alo signed as a quarterback. His UH career was delayed twice — first as a grayshirt and then with an injury that led to redshirting as a freshman this past season. In between, Alo moved to receiver. But that was then, and now Alo is moving back to quarterback entering the offseason conditioning program that begins in January. “He’s a very good player,” UH coach Norm Chow said. The move will provide balance at the position. […]
The details are not finalized, but it appears the Warriors will be conducting a scrimmage/practice on Kauai on April 20. The Warriors have made a spring appearance on a neighbor island in each of the past few years. The event further strengthens the ties between the program and the Garden Island. Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho is a former UH player. He was among the first to reach out to the program after Norm Chow was hired as head coach a […]