Warrior Beat

UH head coach Greg McMackin said he does not expect defensive ends Paipai Falemalu or Fetaiagogo Fonoti to play in Saturday’s game against UNLV. Both did not practice today. Falemalu was on crutches and wearing a medical boot to protect a sprained right ankle. Fonoti has missed more than two weeks of practices because of a hyper-extended left knee. < < * * * * * < < * * * * * LAS VEGAS — Maybe because it’s Vegas […]

LAS VEGAS — Hey, who turned the heat up? * * * * * Paipai Falemalu, considered to be UH’s best pass-rushing defensive end (at least until Fetaiagogo Fonoti returns), suffered an apparent sprained right ankle during today’s practice. Falemalu was on crutches afterward, but he said he does not consider the injury to be serious. * * * * * This practice is brought to you by … * * * * * The assistant coaches exercise by making […]

SUMMERLIN, NEV. —  The Warriors reportedly are interested in 10 Las Vegas-area football prospects. The coaches are scheduled to visit schools this week. One of  the stops is expected to be Liberty High. Liberty bills itself as the “Ninth Island,” and its football team performs the haka before games. * * * * * The Warriors completed a 2-hour practice this morning at Palo Verde High. Because of the roster limit for road trips, several backup players were used on […]

Quarterback Greg Alexander and linebacker Corey Paredes were named the WAC’s weekly winners as the top offensive and defensive players, respectively. In a 38-20 victory over Washington State, Alexander completed 26 of 36 passes for 453 yards and three touchdowns. Paredes, making his first UH start, made eight tackles and forced two fumbles. * * * * * And the winner of the two-night stay at Hilton Hawaiian Village (as selected by Wena) is … D-1. * * * * […]

SEATTLE — Don’t forget — gambling and shopping permitting — tonight we will draw the winning name for the two-night stay at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. * * * * * And TYaiea is the latest winner of a $100 certificate to Tropics Bar and Grill at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Coincidentally — uh, that’s right — he guessed the closest score of yesterday’s game. * * * * * In a road trip within a road trip, the Warriors […]

SEATTLE — The Warriors appear to be ready after following their usual game-day routine: Breakfast (which actually precedes the wake-up call), team meeting, voluntary chapel and the pre-game meal. Yes, it’s chicken and pasta. Again. * * * * * Backup quarterback Shane Austin’s parents had booked plane tickets to Seattle months in advance, when it appeared their son would be one of the top three quarterbacks. When he was listed as No. 4 during the preseason, they were supposed […]

Shane Austin will arrive in Seattle today as an injury replacement for backup quarterback Brent Rausch. Rausch apparently injured his right hand on a teammate’s helmet yesterday. Here’s Rausch at today’s practice at Qwest Field: * * * * * Here’s Brashton Satele: * * * * * Qwest Field: * * * * * Alex Dunnachie practices by punting to himself: * * * * * The Warrior Beat will be giving away a two-night stay at the Hilton […]

SEATTLE — The Warriors practiced for 2 hours at Brigham Field. One of the attendees was former Warrior linebacker Adam Leonard: < < And here’s a view of the field: < < It’s a homecoming, of sorts, for special teams coordinator Chris Tormey. He spent 18 years with the University of Washington. His wife was raised in Seattle. Their two daughters were born in Seattle. One is a student at Washington. The Tormeys also own a house in Seattle. “It’s […]