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/
Offense LWO — 1. Darius Bright. 2. Allen Sampson. 3. Charles Clay/Joe Avery. LSB — 1. Billy Ray Stutzmann. 2. Justin Clapp. 3. Scott Harding. 4. Chris Gant/Donnie King. LT — 1. Clayton Laurel. 2. Jordan Loeffler. 3. Blake Muir. LG — 1. Brett Leonard. 2. Andrew Faaumu. C — 1. Matagisila Lefiti. 2. London Sapolu. 3. Kody Afusia. RG — 1. Chauncy Winchester-Makainai. 2. David Lefotu. RT — 1. Sean Shigematsu. 2. Levi Legay. RSB — 1. Miah Ostrowski. […]
Virginia Hinshaw, who will end her tenure as Manoa chancellor at the end of this fiscal year, had a key role in UH athletics. She orchestrated Herman Frazier’s departure as athletic director, hired Greg McMackin as Warrior football coach three weeks before the 2008 signing date, signed off on Jim Donovan’s hiring as AD, and lobbied to implement a student fee. But she had minimal involvement in negotiations to retain June Jones or in talks to help UH gain admission […]
Quarterback Stump Godfrey, who joined the Warriors yesterday, was one of the first to arrive at this morning’s practice. His orange jersey does not have a number. And, yes, they do practice tackling: * * * * *
Darian “Stump” Godfrey, a former Texas all-state quarterback, has joined the Warriors. He gained admission to UH a couple of weeks ago, arrived in Honolulu last night, and began attending classes this morning. He is scheduled undergo medical tests tonight, as well as attend an orientation session. He will be eligible to practice tomorrow, although, as part of NCAA transfer rules, he must redshirt this season. After that, he will have three years to play three seasons. Godfrey played for […]
UH’s fall semester starts tomorrow, which means traffic gets heavier and the Warriors’ roster expands. Head coach Greg McMackin said 18 players will join (or rejoin) the team. Here are some of them: • Defensive back Donte Johnson. • Leilehua free safety Ryan Pasoquen. • Kailua defensive end Ethan Mahaulu. • Safety Jack Damuni • Offensive lineman Scott Collins • Offensive lineman Elmer Lim • Defensive lineman Dustin Elisara • Defensive lineman Calen Friel • Safety Gus Cunningham • Safety […]
The Warriors received four points — placing 41st — in the AP preseason top-25 rankings. Here’s the list: AP poll. Ferd Lewis and Dave Reardon alternate as the S-A’s AP voter. This year, it’s Reardon’s turn. * * * * * The Warriors officially close training camp with today’s practice and this afternoon’s meetings. * * * * * Ben Clarke of Chatfield Senior High in Colorado attended yesterday’s practice. Clarke is a grayshirt who is enrolled as a part-time […]
The defensive line won the Warriors’ talent show — “Hawaii’s Got Talent” — last night in the athletic complex auditorium. Backup kicker Kenton Chun, a magician, and the quarterbacks/receivers tied for second. In a best-of-three jan ken po, Royce “Scissorhands” Pollard defeated Chun, giving the quarterbacks/receivers second place. Here are the talent show winners: But the photo was a setup (arranged by assistant coach Cal Lee). While defensive tackle Vaughn Meatoga flashed a smile and shaka sign, teammates prepared to […]
• Allen Sampson and Scott Harding today were tested under fire for the first time. They both did well in catching the ball under pressure and eluding would-be tacklers in full-contact drills. • While Mike Edwards will be getting the first shot as a kickoff returner, Sampson, Harding and Royce Pollard also will be considered. • Long-snapper Luke Ingram’s left arm was in a sling. Although he will have an MRI, there isn’t much concern. Mostly because Ingram snaps side-armed. […]