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Quarterback Bryant Moniz will answer your questions during Tuesday’s Warrior Beat Show, which will start at about 10 a.m. * * * * * The question, posed by a co-worker, was innocent: How did UH get to the point where it will start a walk-on at quarterback? The answer is: by chance and by design. Twenty-one months ago, the Warriors were in the Sugar Bowl, and June Jones — in theory — was the head coach. Jones’ plan was to […]
Quarterback Greg Alexander said he will undergo season-ending surgery tomorrow. Alexander said he has a torn ACL, MCL and meniscus in his left knee. He said the recovery is between six and nine months. Because Alexander is a senior and has played in four games this season, his UH career is over. He does not qualify for a medical hardship because he has played in more than three games this season. Alexander said he will focus on graduating in May, […]
Greg McMackin said quarterback Greg Alexander’s injury is to the medial collateral ligament in his left knee. “That’s not as bad” as an ACL injury, McMackin said. But it likely will be damaging enough to prevent Alexander from playing in the Oct. 10 game against Fresno State. What’s next? McMackin said he has not thought about the scenarios yet, including whether to use Inoke Funaki as a backup quarterback. Funaki was the starting quarterback when UH defeated Fresno State last […]
RUSTON, LA — It was a tough night for the Warriors. Not only did they lose to Louisiana Tech on national television, but they also might have lost quarterback Greg Alexander for a while. UH announced he suffered a sprained left knee. Alexander, who was on crutches after the game, said he will undergo an MRI on Sunday. Also, at least two players were affected by the tsunami in American Samoa. Rocky Savaiigaea said he was told one of his […]
The Warriors have departed Dallas, by charter flight, and will spend tonight in Monroe, a 30-mile drive from Louisiana Tech’s Ruston campus. The Warriors had a spirited 45-minute workout at Trinity High this morning. * * * * * Students from Trinity’s middle school attended today’s practice: * * * * * Trinity is known for its large Polynesian population and its use of the haka before football games. Check out this guy’s T-shirt: * * * * * Here’s […]
DALLAS — The Warriors arrived in Dallas this morning, then practiced this afternoon at Trinity High School. They practice tomorrow morning here, then depart this afternoon for Monroe, La. * * * * * UH sports media director Derek Inouchi is a life-long Cowboy fan who got to visit his dream site: * * * * * PowderPuff also got into the Cowboy mood: * * * * * Here’s the new Cowboy Stadium: * * * * * “Ron,” […]
Defensive tackle Vaughn Meatoga was able to participate in some drills today. Meatoga is recovering from a sprained right ankle. He is expected to start in Wednesday’s nationally televised game against Louisiana Tech. * * * * * The travel roster was shuffled several times. But when it was finalized, defensive end Paipai Falemalu was on it. Falemalu also is recovering from a sprained right ankle. Offensive tackle Brett Leonard, who has not played a down this season, is on […]
Blaze Soares appears to be comfortable in his new role as the middle linebacker. The move enables Soares to make use of his lateral range. He also will assume a greater leadership role. Soares is considered to be the Warriors’ best blitzer. But even at middle, there are enough schemes to allow him to storm the backfield. By the way, according to defensive coordinator Cal Lee, Soares’ GPA is 3.7. * * * * * Defensive tackle Vaughn Meatoga and […]