Warrior Beat

Pittsburgh head coach Jamie Dixon, the 2009 Naismith National Coach of the Year, is back in Hawai‘i, visiting his in-laws (his wife Jackie was raised on O‘ahu) and playing golf with former UH head coach Riley Wallace. Dixon had two stints as an assistant under Wallace. After a round of golf at Waikele yesterday, Dixon answered a few questions from the Warrior Beat. On Riley Wallace: “He’s my mentor in a lot of ways. There’s a lot more than Xs […]

Starting right tackle Laupepa Letuli was among several offensive linemen who participated in unsupervised workouts  yesterday afternoon at Cooke/Ching field. Here’s Letuli finshing off a run-block move: * * * And here’s Letuli finishing a back flip onto the high-jump mat: * * * During unsupervised workouts, the players are responsible for supplying the water and sports drinks. Letuli took on the Bobby Boucher role yesterday. * * * Here’s guard/center Matagisila Lefiti working on his run-block technique: * * […]

Check out these music videos, featuring UH football players Mike Tinoco, Shane Austin and Troy Lauduski: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExuZ4Vg_nDA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-AwF4MCGUc * * * All seven quarterbacks attended yesterday’s unsupervised workout. (Bryant Moniz ran routes, but did not throw.) Here’s Greg Alexander: * * * And Brent Rausch: * * * And Shane Austin (throwing to slotback Ryan Henry): * * * And Corey Nielsen: * * * And David Graves: * * * And Cayman Shutter: * * * Happy birthday to […]

UH and USC finalized their games in 2012 and 2013. Here’s the announcement: http://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2009/6/3/FB_0603091138.aspx * * * Here’s the Warriors’ depth chart for offense. (Incoming freshmen are not listed): Left wideout 1. Rodney Bradley/Royce Pollard 2. Mike Tinoco 3. Joe Avery 4. Billy Ray Stutzmann Left slotback 1 Greg Salas/Jon Medeiros 2. Ryan Henry 3. Miah Ostrowski Left tackle 1. Aaron Kia 2. Clayton Laurel 3. Brett Leonard Left guard 1. Ray Hisatake 2. Austin Hansen 3. Tui Tuiasosopo 4. […]

UH has retained Mason Kuo as an assistant coach for the men’s volleyball team. The position of associate head coach, held by Tino Reyes through June 30, has been posted. But it might be a while before there are new assistant coaches for the Rainbow Wahine basketball team. The positions were posted today. They must be posted for 10 working days before they may be filled. * * * Mahalo to newly hired Rainbow Wahine basketball coach Dana Takahara-Diaz and […]

Every returning Warrior and recruit receives The Book, officially the “2009 Warrior Strength and Conditioning Manual.” It is a day-by-day guide detailing workout drills and exercises. There also is a section for specific workouts based on a player’s position. The manual includes illustrations. Whether a player follows the guidlines will be known Aug. 3, the first day of training camp. For the Warriors, that is the measure of a successful summer. Some programs trumpet the participation rate during the summer. […]

UH head coach Greg McMackin confirmed that Nate “Nasti” Ilaoa is rejoining the Warriors as a student manager. McMackin said Ilaoa, who was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2007, has to complete one class to earn a bachelor’s degree. * * * Things are good between Jim Donovan and June Jones. Donovan has agreed to play in Jones’ golf tournament next month in Kona. * * * Did we mention that Dana Takahara-Dias and Corey Nielsen will be Tuesday’s […]

According to a study, nearly 1 in 3 O‘ahu adults attended a UH athletic event last year. Demographic………. O‘ahu adults ………UH game attendees past 12 months Total O‘ahu adults………….703,420………………….220,703 Men…………………………………..49 percent……………..61 percent Women……………………………..51 percent……………..39 percent 18-34 years………………………29 percent……………..33 percent 35-54 years………………………36 percent……………..41 percent 55-older……………………………35 percent……………..26 percent Median age………………………46.6 years……………..42.7 years Married……………………………..58 percent…………….55 percent Children 18-younger in HH……44 percent……….52 percent Median HH size……………….3.8 people……………..4.3 people Some college……………………31 percent…………….35 percent College graduate……………..27 percent…………….30 percent White collar………………………31 percent……………..35 percent Blue collar………………………..28 percent……………..29 percent […]