Warrior Beat

Mouse Davis said he remains 50-50 on whether he will return as the Warriors’ receivers coach next season. The Warriors concluded spring training yesterday with position meetings in the morning and a team video session in the afternoon. Evaluations and exit interviews will be conducted this week. Davis said he returns to his home in Portland next week. * * * * * * The Hartford Colonials of the United Football League will have tryouts in Atlanta, Houston and Hartford […]

Former UH quarterback Colt Brennan confirmed that the Hartford Colonials have acquired his United Football League rights. Hartford’s head coach is Jerry Glanville, a former UH defensive coordinator. Brennan and Glanville were together at UH during Brennan’s sophomore and junior seasons in 2005 and 2006. Brennan said he has not signed a contract nor reached an agreement with the Colonials. An NFL offer made before July 11 would supersede the UFL rights; the NFL, currently in a lockout, cannot make […]

Much has been made of the success of the Warriors’ walk-on program. Another successful endeavor is the Warriors’ grayshirt program. Started by former UH head coach Bob Wagner, the tactic is to sign a player but then delay his enrollment by at least a semester. This gives the player time to develop physically and academically (he can enroll as a part-time student in the fall without triggering his eligibility clock). The player then can participate in spring training the semester […]

This morning, the Warriors hosted about 90 high school juniors (who happen to be football prospects). The players and their parents toured the UH campus and facilities; met with coaches, academic advisers and counselors; and participated in a Q&A session on college life. Because this was considered a mass unofficial visit, parents and prospects must pay for their own refreshments. Cool to see AD Jim Donovan’s son take the tour, accompanied by his mom, Kinda Shy. * * * * […]

Tonight’s Warrior Bowl should be viewed the same way as a baseball spring-training game. It will be a good chance to see some unheralded players get work. But don’t expect to see the No. 1 receivers or quarterback Bryant Moniz play more than a couple of series. This will be the final audition for on-the-bubble players. * * * * * The volleyball Warriors received a favorable road matchup when it learned it will face UC Irvine in the April […]

This spring training was marked by injuries to key players. What happens when they return? • Linebacker Corey Paredes, who was the Warriors’ leading tackler in 2010, has served as a player-coach while recovering from shoulder surgery. For depth chart purposes, Art Laurel has been his replacement. Scheme wise, with the creation of the elephant position (rush end/linebacker combo), Laurel will remain in the lineup in most packages. Meanwhile, Paredes, a co-captain,  will return as an every-down linebacker, playing mostly […]

“Big Wednesday” was one of the best surf movies. Ever. OK, on to today’s football practice: • With roster cuts expected as early as next week, a full-contact 7-on-7 scrimmage was arranged for the final period of practice. Defensive back Gus Cunningham, battling for a roster spot, had two big hits — on wideout Jett Jasper and slotback Justin Clapp. • Cornerback Terry Wilson, who was on the second-team defense, had his best practice of spring training. He is in […]

In 2009, at the request (pleading?) of Fresno State, UH moved its kickoffs for home WAC games an hour earlier, to 5:05 p.m. That allowed visiting teams a chance to make the redeye flights that night, saving them the cost of an extra night’s hotel stay. Last year, based on a survey, the kickoffs were moved to 5:35 p.m. Now, based on another survey, the kickoffs will be at 6:05 p.m. this season, when rival Fresno State plays at Aloha […]