Warrior Beat

In one of those good news/sad news deals, defensive end Kamalu Umu will receive a football scholarship starting Monday, the first day of UH’s fall semester.  It’s well deserved for Umu, who is married and has a 2-year-old daughter. He really worked hard to earn the starting job at right end.  The scholarship became available when defensive end Veni Manu, a 2009 signee who recently became eligible, quit the team. Best wishes to Manu. * * * * *  We’ve […]

Jerry Maguire: How do I spin this? Avery: Honey, it’s spun! Jerry Maguire: What did I do to you? Avery: It’s all about you, isn’t it? “Soothe me, save me, love me.” I have to finish my job. Jerry Maguire: Everything is on the run with us. Avery: We are salespeople. We sell. It’s not “trust my handshake.” It’s “make the sale. Get it signed.” Jerry Maguire: Welcome to my nightmare. Avery: Is honesty outlawed here? Jerry Maguire: I would […]

Earlier this month, the presidents and athletic directors of eight Western Athletic Conference schools not named Boise State decided that unity was the best way to ensure the league’s stability. A pledge of allegiance was crafted and, for the lawyers’ sake, an exit penalty of $5 million was included. All agreed to the terms, although now, Nevada’s memory is a bit fuzzy. The professed solidarity meant little during yesterday’s Ditch-Your-Ash Wednesday, when WAC members Fresno State and Nevada accepted invitations […]

Yep, it’s official.  WAC members Fresno State and Nevada have accepted invitations to join the Mountain West Conference. And, yes, it’s official.  The WAC and its most senior member — Hawaii — are in trouble. I suppose UH could wish upon a star that the MWC will offer an invitation.  More likely, UH is facing the probability of going independent in football. Maybe other sports, too. I mean, what’s softball, for instance, going to be like without Fresno State and […]

The news of All-America softball player Kelly Majam’s treatment for a cancerous thyroid is indeed a profile in courage. Majam, who had her thyroid removed July 27 and will undergo a one-time radiation treatment in December, will be able to play during the 2011  season. As expected of the gregarious third-year sophomore, she was upbeat at today’s news conference — optimistic about her treatment and thankful of her faith. Here’s the story: Kelly Majam. Star-Advertiser’s Jason Kaneshiro and Dave Reardon […]

It’s official: Brent Rausch has been named the No. 2 quarterback. Rausch and Bryant Moniz, the No. 1 quarterback, were the only QBs to take snaps during today’s 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills.  Also today:  • Slotback/punt returner Ryan Henry suffered a strained big toe. He said the injury is not serious. Miah Ostrowski took reps as the No. 2 left slotback.  • The Warriors worked on kick-blocking drills. John Hardy-Tuliau, Sterling Jackson and Siaki Cravens were the most successful.  • […]

Some newcomers have been making an impression during UH football training camp: • John Hardy-Tuliau — He’s having a breakout camp, especially on special teams. His future is at cornerback. He was getting a lot work there in the week that Lameterius Davis was held out while awaiting medical clearance.  • Allen Sampson — Easily one of the quickest on the team, he’s starting to pick up the offense. Might be difficult to get playing time at slotback, but he […]

Well, so much for the announced scrimmage. It was a regular practice, although the Warriors went full-speed on field-goal kicks and PATs, and full contact on drills matching the linebackers and DBs against the scout offense.  * * * * * *  Starting left cornerback Lametrius Davis, who underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in May, has been cleared to practice: * * * * * Assistant coach Cal Lee warms up his arm for a pass-rushing drill …  […]