Warrior Beat

 Here’s the (tentative) 2009 spring roster: Quarterbacks: Greg Alexander, Shane Austin, Inoke Funaki, Steele Jantz, Bryant Moniz, Brent Rausch. Kicker: Brett Symonds. Offensive linemen: Taylor Choy, John Estes, Andrew Faaumu, David Garness, Brysen Ginlack, Austin Hansen, Ray Hisatake, Raphael Ieru, Daniel Johnson, Lucas Kennard, Aaron Kia, Clayton Laurel, Matagisila Lefiti, Levi Legay, Brett Leonard, Laupepa Letuli, Joey Lipp, Daniel Otineru, Ikaika Rodenhurst, Adrian Thomas, Bronson Tiwanak, Tuiatua Tuiasosopo, Drew Uperesa. Receivers: Joe Avery, Craig Bell, Dustin Blount, Rodney Bradley, Ryan […]

It’s been open season on UH recruits. But don’t worry about quarterback David Graves. “I’m definitely still with Hawai‘i,” Graves said. He said quarterback Nick Rolovich made a home visit the past Monday. “For sure, I’m signing with Hawai‘i,” Graves said. “Everything is A-OK. I’m pretty excited.” * * * Fourteen players who competed in last week’s walk-on tryouts have earned berths on the spring roster. They’ll participate in next week’s start of Super Games, and will be assigned lockers. […]

UH coaches Ron Lee, Cal Lee, George Lumpkin and Nick Rolovich are on the Mainland making home visits to prospects who have given verbal commitments to the Warriors. (Ron Lee’s flight was snow-postponed yesterday in Oklahoma City.) What’s more, assistant coach Brian Smith is heading to American Samoa. And Greg McMackin has visited prospects on O‘ahu. This is a hectic time heading into the final weekend before the Feb. 4 signing date. Washington, UCLA, Oregon and Oregon State are among […]

 What a wonderful world this would be if I actually had the correct state for Butte College. I wrote that it was in Montana. It’s actually in California. Hey, maybe Washington and UCLA recruiting poachers will go off to the wrong place. Anyway, a UH coach told me: “I hope you’re not a UH grad.” This was like the first time I tried to go to BYU. I didn’t realize that Brigham Young was in the opposite direction of Brigham, […]

All-State safety Aulola Tonga of Kahuku High said he told coach Greg McMackin he will accept a Warrior scholarship offer. Tonga is 6-3 and 200 pounds. He said he can run 40 yards in 4.5 seconds, and has a vertical jump of 38 inches. At Kahuku, he earned letters in football, basketball, baseball, track and field, and volleyball. He also earns his Eagle Scout ranking next month. Tonga joins Kahuku safety Kamalani Alo as a UH commitment. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGbC0NBhPUI * * […]

 Running back Alex Green of Butte College told The Warrior Beat he has accepted a football scholarship from the Warriors. Green said he is 6 feet 2, 220 pounds and runs 40 yards in under 4.5 seconds. “I love the program and the coaches and the players,” Green said. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMq6vduTK_E * * * Let”s play word association: Allen Allen … Yuval Katz … Answer: UH men’s volleyball. Anthony “A.C.” Carter … Nani Cockett … Answer: UH basketball. Garett Gabriel, Michael […]

Remember the joke from elementary school: Q: Does beer make you smart? A: It made Budweiser. Well, maybe that’s sorta-sorta true. As part of the “Get Into the Game” program, Budweiser promised to donate something like a quarter for every case sold. Seems like a lot of UH fans have, um, team spirit. Tonight, Budweiser will present a $100,000 check to the UH football program. Nice call on the part of the UH marketing folks. * * * Here’s David […]

After fully recovering from a scary viral infection, what’s a little knee problem? “It’s nothing major,” said wideout Jovonte Taylor, who underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a slightly torn meniscus. Taylor, who was on crutches yesterday, said he should be able to resume workouts in three weeks. Taylor withdrew from classes the past October when he suffered a viral infection. “I lost 25 pounds, to be exact,” said Taylor, whose weight dropped to 153. “I thought I was dying, man. […]