Warrior Beat

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/

Latest news

Volleyball Warriors get setter

By Stephen Tsai on December 12, 2012

The paperwork has been finalized, and setter Jennings Franciskovic of Oaks Christian High will be joining the volleyball Warriors next year, coach Charlie Wade has confirmed. Franciskovic is 6 feet, but can touch at least 11-3. “He’s clearly one of the top setters in the class,” Wade said. “He’s an absolute volleyball nut. He’s into it. He’s one of those volleyball gym rats who just loves to play. He loves to watch film. He’s a really good student. He’s a […]

UH lands JC receiver

By Stephen Tsai on December 10, 2012

Wide receiver Vasquez Haynes of Blinn College told the Warrior Beat he has accepted a scholarship offer from the Warriors. Haynes is 6-2 and 205 pounds. Haynes said he made the decision after consulting with his parents Monday night. Haynes is a second-year freshman at Blinn, a school with UH ties. (Ryan Mouton and Jacob Patek are alumni.) Two good things for UH: 1) Haynes enrolls in January, meaning he can participate in spring training, and 2) He has three […]

Road Warriors

By Stephen Tsai on December 10, 2012

Head coach Norm Chow, defensive coordinator Thom Kaumeyer and defensive line coach Lewis Powell are on the mainland recruiting. Chow, who is in California, has home visited scheduled. Kaumeyer and Powell are in Seattle, but will be making their way to Northern California, Utah and Texas. * * * * * * Next year’s Mountain West dates are not finalized, but UH knows the league road games will be at UNLV, Nevada, San Jose State and New Mexico. Each team […]

Warriors land receiver, two linebackers

By Stephen Tsai on December 9, 2012

Two JC linebackers and a receiver accepted scholarship offers from the Warriors this morning. They are: • Julian Gener, 6-0, 230, of Mount San Antonio College. • Tevita Lataimua, 5-11, 230, of College of San Mateo. • Wide receiver Stacey Howard, of San Bernardino Valley College. Also, wide receiver Terrance Polk reaffirmed an earlier oral commitment to the Warriors. Of note: The surfing instructor on this trip? Quarterback Taylor Graham … of Ohio.

UH recruit to play in all-star game

By Stephen Tsai on December 8, 2012

Waianae High defensive tackle Kennedy Tulimasealii has accepted an invitation to play in the Under Armour All-America Game. The game is scheduled for Jan. 4 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. Tulimasealii remains true to his commitment to play for the Warriors in 2013. He has received several offers since making an oral commitment a couple of weeks ago. * * * * * Time will be the judge on Ben Jay’s upcoming tenure as UH athletic director. In […]

Three request releases

By Stephen Tsai on December 7, 2012

Defensive back Mike Sellers, linebacker Kendrick Van Ackeren and receiver Chinedu Promise Amadi have requested releases. The requests, which were made during exit interviews this week, enable them to enter transfer discussions with other schools. Coach Norm Chow said the players would be welcomed back for the spring semester if they decide not to transfer. Scholarships are one-year arrangements that are subject to renewal at the end of each academic year. * * * * * * Brashton Satele asks […]

Three complete UH careers

By Stephen Tsai on December 6, 2012

Defensive end Alema Tachibana and offensive lineman Hunter Hollowed will not be returning to the Warriors in 2013, UH coach Norm Chow confirmed. Also, Jared Leaf has requested — and received — a release from his UH scholarship. Tachibana, who graduates on Dec. 15, said he will either pursue a career in law enforcement or seek to play at another school. Hollowed was honored as one of the Warriors’ top scouts at this past Sunday’s luau. Leaf is a second-year […]

Comeback?

By Stephen Tsai on December 5, 2012

Defensive end Siaki Cravens, who missed the past two seasons because of injuries, said he is seeking a medical exemption that will allow him to play football as a sixth-year senior in 2013. Cravens is completing work on a bachelor’s degree. He will participate in the Dec. 15 graduation ceremony. * * * * * Princess Leila will complete work on a master’s degree in public administration this week. But hold the lei. She will participate in the graduation ceremony […]