Warrior Beat

The quarterback who came in from the cold — Cayman Shutter was born in Saskatchewan — has made a warm transition to Division I workouts. Shutter, a 2009 Punahou School graduate, has bonded with UH teammates and, during unsupervised workouts, has proven to be a leader. Shutter, who recently returned from a trip to Saskatchewan, took a couple of minutes to talk story with the Warrior Beat. Saskatchewan, eh? “It’s like in the middle of the prairies. It’s completely flat. […]

In a show of good faith, David Veikune will depart tonight for Ohio while contract discussions continue. Veikune was one of the Cleveland Browns’ two second-round draft picks in April. The Browns have not signed any of their top three selections. Friday is the reporting date for Cleveland’s rookies. NFL policy does not allow for an unsigned rookie to participate in training-camp functions. Advisers had planned to keep Veikune in Hawai‘i until a contract agreement was reached. But it was […]

Former UH-Hilo volleyball standout Glennie Adams has resigned as head coach of Chaminade’s volleyball team. Hmmm. Wouldn’t Tino Reyes, past associate head coach of the UH men’s volleyball team, make an outstanding successor? Reyes was once Chaminade’s head coach. * * * * * Offensive tackle Kainoa LaCount said he has met the requirements to play for the Warriors this season. “Finally,” he said. * * * * * Mahalo to Miss Hawai‘i Raeceen Woolford and David Veikune for appearing […]

Tes Whitlock had “Tracy’ (his three-point shot). Inoke Funaki had “Stevie (his football helmet). Now Jett Jasper has the “Red Rocket.” “It gets me where I need to go,” Jasper said of his red-and-white bicycle. Jasper moved from Kauai in the spring of 2006. Jasper has a truck — red, of course — but with the cost of parking and the lack of available stalls for underclassmen, he decided to seek a two-wheeler. “My dad said: ‘No mopeds, they’re dangerous,’” […]

Australian punter Alex Dunnachie has been blasting shots during recent unsupervised workouts. He is the successor to punter Tim Grasso. * * * * * Marcus Malepeai will grayshirt this fall, and join the Warriors in January, UH coach Greg McMackin said. * * * * * Happy belated birthday to Craig Stutzmann. Colt, Billy S., Craig S.

Congrats to Liana Green-Wright  — wife of former Warrior linebacker Matt Wright — who was crowned Mrs. Hawai‘i. * * * * * Thanks to Jon Nielsen for the news: Leonard Peters has qualified for the U.S. national rugby team. He leaves tonight for a tournament in China. He is the only rookie on the U.S. team. * * * * * The Warriors will not have any poster players this year. There won’t be, in fact, any posters. In […]

The Leahey and Leahey radio show on KUMU-1500 AM — starring Jim Leahey and Kanoa Leahey — apparently has ended. Their last show was last week Friday. “They’re definitely done for now,” general manager John Aeto said. “We were honored to have them as part of the show.” The morning show aired Mondays and Fridays. Aeto said the Dan Patrick Show will air live this Monday. Aeto said Bob Hogue will replace Rob DeMelllo on the Tuesday and Thursday morning shows. […]

Wide receiver Daniel Lofton, the son of Hall of Fame receiver James Lofton, has transferred from UH to Hardin-Simmons, a Division III school in Abilene, Texas. “I just felt it would be a good fit for me,” said Lofton, who started his career at California before transferring to UH. “I have family on both sides in Houston and Dallas. I wanted to be somewhere close.” Lofton said he will compete in both football and track. He will have two seasons […]