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SEATTLE — With the Space Needle in the background, the Warriors conducted a two-hour practice today at Seattle Memorial Stadium. * * * * * * Attending practice were former Isle standout Leroy Lutu Sr. and former Washington State quarterback Jack “Throwin’ Samoan” Thompson: * * * * * And former UH linebacker Adam Leonard: * * * * * Quarterback Bryant Moniz: * * * * * Kicker Kenton Chun:
For this two-game road trip to Washington and UNLV, the Warriors have a 66-player traveling squad. The breakdown: Four specialists; three quarterbacks, 11 offensive linemen, 13 receivers, three running backs, 11 defensive backs, eight linebackers, and 13 defensive linemen. Of note: Safety Brian Clay and lineman Blake Muir are on the travel list; offensive guard Chauncy Winchester-Makainai is not. * * * * * UH special teams coordinator Dick Tomey apparently is demonstrating tough leadership. He has been coaching the […]
Today’s update: • Andrew Faaumu will get his second consecutive start at right guard. • Right guard Chauncy Winchester-Makainai remains on crutches, but does not believe his sore right knee is seriously injured. He said he is not experiencing any sharp pains. It has not been decided whether he will be included on the travel roster. • UH will continue to split snapping duties. Luke Ingram will handle punt snaps; Beau Yap will be used on PAT and FG snaps. […]
Quarterback Bryant Moniz and defensive end Paipai Falemalu today were named the WAC’s top offensive and defensive players of the week, respectively. In a 34-17 victory over Colorado, Moniz rushed for 121 yards and three touchdowns, and was credited with a 22-yard scoring pass to Joey Iosefa. Falemalu had six tackles, of which three were in the Colorado backfield, including two solo sacks. * * * * * * Today’s updates: • Aaron Brown has been reinstated as the No. […]
Head coach Greg McMackin and athletic director Jim Donovan have completed their investigation, and linebacker Aaron Brown and left wideout Darius Bright will not have to serve an additional suspension. They were benched for last night’s game because of their arrests last week following their alleged involvement in a fight in Waikiki. McMackin is expected to impose community-service requirements on the pair. * * * * * • OK, the offense had a few glitches. Then again, the Warriors were […]
The Warriors finished a walk-through practice, then departed for a Waikiki hotel, where they will attend meetings late into the night. And, for those wondering, there’s a curfew and players are not permitted to leave the hotel. Here are Brian Clay Jr. and Brian Clay Sr. * * * * * Steve Jackson and running back Sterling Jackson: Steve Jackson, who lives in Georgia, said he is a big fan of all UH sports. He said he was late for […]
The Warriors conducted their final full practice this morning in preparation for Saturday’s season opener against Colorado. The Warriors have a closed walk-through scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, after which they will check into a hotel for a night of meetings. Colorado arrives today, and is scheduled to have a light practice this afternoon. The Buffaloes will have a walk-through tomorrow morning. From today’s practice: • Andrew Faaumu will open the game as the right guard. After that, Faaumu and Chauncy Winchester-Makainai […]
Following today’s light practice and meetings this afternoon, the Warriors are off until Monday morning’s practice. Head coach Greg McMackin said the Warriors did a lot of work during preseason training, and the off weekend will allow them to rest their legs before the practices leading to the Sept. 3 opener. For the Warriors, today was “game-plan Tuesday,” when the Warriors watch videos pertaining to the strategies they expect to use against Colorado. And, yes, such a day usually is […]