Warrior Beat

With Dr. Andrew Nichols’ promotion to director of UH student health services, the Warriors are in search of a new team physician. A decision should be reached soon. In the interim, Nichols is overseeing the physical examinations for players on the training-camp roster. Nichols has been a good match for the Warriors — helpful but not intrusive; with both bedside and sideline manners. His calm demeanor is useful for a player suffering injuries during the chaotic situation of the game. […]

The thing about composites is that people with similar characteristics believe they are the character. It is why various agents — Leigh Steinberg, Drew Rosenhaus and Gary Wichard — have been credited with being the real-life Jerry Maguire, the sports agent with a conscience. But maybe they’re all right. Maybe the reps are getting a bad rap, and that there are several real-life Jerry Maguires in the sports-agent business. Take Kenny Zuckerman, who represents several NFL players with Hawaii ties. […]

Alex Green tweets: “Signed, sealed and delivered.” * * * * * We’re giving away eight of those Mighty Mo promotional brochures that were distributed at the WAC media day. To enter, post: “Let’s strap it up already.” Avis will choose the winners. * * * * * Happy birthday to Iwonderwhytheyhateme. Belated birthday wishes to brother Mike. * * * * * Thirty-five more days until . . .

Because of a family death, linebacker Penitito Faalologo will delay enrolling at UH until January, UH head coach Greg McMackin confirmed yesterday. Faalologo is a graduate of Fagaitua High in American Samoa. * * * * * Running back Hogan Rosehill, who underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL last October, still has not been medically cleared to play for the Warriors this season.

Backup quarterback Corey Nielsen is transferring to Saint Francis (Penn), according to his uncle Jon Nielsen. * * * * * * Quarterback Bryant Moniz has been selected as the WAC’s preseason Offensive Player of the Year in polling of the media covering the WAC. The Warriors were selected as the WAC’s preseason No. 1 by both the coaches and media. Coaches poll: 1. Hawaii (5 first-place votes) — 47 points 2. Fresno State (1) — 41 3. Nevada (2) […]

LAS VEGAS — The Warriors are the guests of two parties — the Mountain West media preview, which ends today, and the WAC’s version, which opens tonight. UH media relations director Derek Inouchi has been distributing four-page brochures featuring quarterback Bryant Moniz and linebacker Corey Paredes. * * * * * MWC commissioner Craig Thompson told reporters today that expansion has not been mentioned in the AD or presidents’ meetings. That apparently quells the rumors of Utah State jumping to […]

Former Warrior offensive lineman Wayne Hunter has reached agreement on a four-year contract with the New York Jets, according to agent Kenny Zuckerman. Reports out of New York claim Hunter’s total deal is worth a little under $14 million. In such contracts, the usual guaranteed amount — signing bonus — is about $5 million. * * * * * When the music finally stopped, three undrafted former Warriors landed NFL free-agent contracts. Today, wideout Rodney Bradley and safety Mana Silva […]

Former Warrior lineman Laupepa Letuli is expected to sign with the Dallas Cowboys tomorrow, according to his agent, Leo Goeas. * * * * * John Veneri has been offered the job of color analyst for ESPN 1420’s broadcasts of Warrior football games. The deal is “pending agreement” of terms. Veneri, who has served as sideline reporter during Warrior football broadcasts, would succeed Robert Kekaula, who has been named play-by-play announcer for Oceanic’s football telecasts. * * * * * […]