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After 14 nights in the two dance studios that have served as the training-camp base, the Warriors today checked out and moved into the dorms, off-campus housing or their family homes. * * * * * It was an eventful day. The Warriors learned that a generator, equipment and special tools to fix equipment were stolen from a storage shed next to the grass practice field. The generator was used, for among many things, to power the JUGS machine. * […]
The Warriors tested Aloha Stadium’s newly installed turf during this morning’s practice. The reviews were positive. * * * * * Head coach Greg McMackin: * * * * * Right wideout Royce Pollard: * * * * * Defensive tackle Haku Correa’s new ‘do: * * * * * * Linebacker Brenden Daley: * * * * * Quarterback David Graves: * * * * * Left slotback Justin Clapp: * * * * * * Right slotback Miah […]
In today’s morning practice: • The four No. 1 receivers practiced together for the first time. Darius Bright (turf toe), Billy Ray Stutzmann (hamstring) and Miah Ostrowski (hamstring) participated in the non-contact passing drills. They hope to extend their workouts tomorrow. “Small steps,” Ostrowski said. • Right guard David Lefotu does not have any serious damage in his his sore left. He’ll resume practicing this week. • Mike Sellers worked out as the No. 1 quarter (nickelback). He dropped three […]
• Defensive end Tavita Woodard has a broken right foot and will undergo surgery to insert a protective plate. He will miss the season opener. • As we all expected, Mike Edwards has been promoted to a No. 1 cornerback. • Edwards also has been named the No. 1 kickoff returner. • John Hardy-Tuliau, who was the No. 1 right cornerback, is now the No. 1 free safety. • If the season were to open today, the starting defense would […]
In a team meeting last night, head coach Greg McMackin awarded football scholarships to wideout Jett Jasper, offensive lineman Andrew Faaumu and cornerback Kawika Ornellas. Jasper and Faaumu already have earned bachelor’s degrees. Jasper is pursuing a master’s.
With teammates chanting “Heisman! … Heisman!” quarterback Bryant Moniz jumped off the high board at the Duke Kahanamoku pool. Yes, today, was pool day for the Warriors. It was a chance to bond and, for newcomers, to take a leap of faith. Luke Ingram, Jordan Gomes and Corey Paredes perform a three-man back flip: Kawika Ornellas: George Daily-Lyles: Levi Legay: * * * * * In today’s practice: • Center Matagisili Lefiti was on crutches with a strained PCL in […]
From today’s scrimmage: • The offense had some big plays — three to be exact. David Graves threw a 61-yard scoring pass to Charles Clay. Cayman Shutter had TD passes of 74 yards to Breyden Torres-Keohokapu and 70 yards to Cecil Doe. • Graves: 6 of 10 for 119 yards, no interceptions. • Shutter: 4 of 10 for 151 yards, no interceptions. • Drew Loftus dropped a sure touchdown pass. But it was encouraging he could get deep. • Dylan […]
This is the first day of double practice. In the morning session: • Right wideout Royce Pollard was absent while taking a final exam. That meant none of the starting receivers practiced. Left wideout Darius Bright still is bothered by a turf toe, and left slotback Billy Ray Stutzmann and right slotback Miah Ostrowski have “tweaked” hamstrings. • Cecil Doe was this morning’s first-team right wideout. • Left cornerback Tank Hopkins suffered a minor ankle injury that did not require […]