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Head coach Norm Chow said Kevin Spain is transferring to Scottsdale Community College in Arizona. Spain did not play in his first UH season, in 2010, after undergoing shoulder surgery. He did not take a snap in a game last season. Spain did not participate in spring training this year. * * * * * Chow is conducting exit interviews with each player this week. * * * * * No, Chow does not have a second job. He volunteered […]
Former UH defensive tackle Vaughn Meatoga, who was released by the Washington Redskins this past weekend, was claimed on waivers today by the Cincinnati Bengals. Meatoga said he leaves tomorrow for the Bengals’ mini-camp. Also, former UH offensive lineman Austin Hansen said he has a tryout with the Philadelphia Eagles this weekend. * * * * * Offensive lineman Kapua Sai is in the process of transferring from Utah to UH. Although Sai participated in Utah’s spring graduation ceremony this […]
It’s back to business . . . • For head coach Norm Chow, who returned to Honolulu last night. He didn’t sleep much because he was back in his office before dawn this morning. Chow is learning that the head coaching position, at UH, comes with a lot of responsibilities. Early last week, he signed a check to purchase fertilizer for the grass practice field. • For quarterback Cayman Shutter, who was competing with teammates during unsupervised workouts this morning. […]
Thehogs.net is among several outlets reporting that the Washington Redskins have released former UH defensive tackle Vaughn Meatoga. * * * * * Thanks to Esme, Mrs. C and Stretch for organizing last night’s Dark Side/Pink Side Fiesta.
After the second day of the three-day tryout, the New York Jets had seen enough. They offered former UH wide receiver Royce Pollard a free-agent contract. That means Pollard goes on the Jets’ 80-player active roster, with a chance to compete as a wideout, third receiver and kickoff returner. From thejetpress.com * * * * * Pollard’s signing means the four starting receivers and running back from the 2010 team are on NFL rosters: Pollard, Rodney Bradley (Ravens), Greg Salas […]
Head coach Norm Chow has made arrangements with two Los Angeles-area high schools to serve as practice sites during road trips this season. The plan calls for L.A. to serve as a hub city. On the week of a road game, the Warriors will practice on Thursday morning at UH, then depart for L.A., where they will stay overnight and then conduct a light practice at one of the prep schools on Friday morning. The Warriors then will either take […]
As part of the Mountain West contract, the Warriors will make four appearances on national cable networks: • Sept. 22 vs. Nevada, 4:30 p.m., NBC Sports Network. • Oct. 6 at San Diego State, CBS Sports Network. • Nov. 10 vs. Boise State, 2 p.m., NBC Sports Network. • Nov. 16 at Air Force, ESPN2. Translation: • Don’t get too excited. NBC Sports and CBS Sports are not NBC and CBS. Those are the cable affiliates. NBC Sports used to […]
Quarterback Cayman Shutter will remain on suspension from team activities until at least mid-July, but he will be allowed to participate with teammates in unsupervised workouts. Head coach Norm Chow said the players are on their own for those workouts, which lead to the opening of training camp on Aug. 3. Shutter was arrested on March 29 on suspicion of drunken driving. On April 3, he was suspended indefinitely for violating team rules. Chow said not embarrassing the program “is […]