Warrior Beat

It appears Chad Owens’ football career will continue. In a text message to the Warrior Beat, Owens said he will travel to Montreal Wednesday for a shot with the Canadian Football Lague team. “I’m just looking forward to playing football again,” Owens wrote. “Just trying to continue to live my dream and continue to do what I love to do.” Owens has recovered from a torn ACL that abbreviated his indoor-league season last year. * * * * * Word […]

The NFL has approved Colt Brennan’s request to donate uniforms to the Koolauloa Red Raiders, a Pop Warner team in Hau‘ula. “I wanted to give back,” said Brennan, who stays on the North Shore when he visits Hawai‘i. * * * * * The OxiClean guy apparently has died: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,529328,00.html?mep * * * * * Michael Jackson. Farrah. The U.S. soccer team. It’s hard to believe that only six days ago, the biggest story was Jon and Kate’s breakup. The […]

Rob DeMello, who has emerged as one of the most creative and entertaining radio hosts, is leaving the “Rob and Russ Show.” He said the schedule  — the show runs 6 a.m.-9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays — is tough to maintain since the birth of his daughter. But he has not ruled out a return to radio in another capacity. We’ll miss his radio show, but he’ll still be around as a KITV reporter and weekend anchor. * * * […]

Defensive end Charles Tuaau, who will be a senior at Leilehua High this year, said he has accepted a UH football scholarship. Tuaau said he is 6 feet 3 and 275 pounds. He said he is capable of bench pressing 365 pounds, and running 40 yards in 4.93 seconds. * * * * * Princess Leila’s video of UH players working out is now posted. Go to the home page. * * * * * The more I think about […]

Kailua High defensive end Calen Friel has accepted a football scholarship from the Warriors. Friel is 6 feet 2 and 240 pounds. “I was a Warrior fan since I was a little kid,” said Friel, who participated in the recently completed UH Big Man’s Camp for offensive and defensive linemen. * * * * * Greg McMackin, June Jones, Jesse Sapolu, Samson Satele, Ma‘a Tanuvasa, Ta‘ase Faumui and Jack “The Throwin’ Samoan” are part of the group taking part in […]

Outside linebacker Blaze Soares’ comeback is nearly complete. More than 10 months after suffering a career-threatening torn ligament at the base of his left calf, Soares runs 100-yard sprints every other day at Cooke/Ching Field. Under the guidance of strength coach Mel deLaura, Soares undergoes an intense strength and conditioning program. He has lost 23 pounds, and now weighs 236. Taking a couple of minutes from his training schedule, Soares talked story with the Warrior Beat. How’s the calf? “You […]

Special thanks to starting quarterback Greg Alexander joining us as the guest on today’s Warrior Beat Show. The link to the replay can be found on the site’s home page. Here’s Alexander practicing a skill he will not need: * * * * * We actually have converted an office into the Warrior Beat Show studio. Here’s the crew — John Garcia and Scott Morifuji. Sandee Oshiro monitors the show from her office. * * * * * John Estes […]

Quarterback Kevin Spain of Paradise Valley High in Arizona told The Warrior Beat he has accepted a football scholarship from the Warriors. “I’m really happy about it,” said Spain, who is 6 feet 2 and 190 pounds. “I’ve always been a fan of Colt Brennan. I can’t wait to play in his offense.” Spain also plays baseball and lacrosse. Span attended Arizona State’s football camp. ASU already received a commitment from a quarterback. But ASU head coach recommended Spain to […]