From A(mmon) to Z
They were hailed as Generation Next — tall receivers with multi-sport backgrounds.
They were supposed to be the counter punch to the age of taller cornerbacks.
That 2013 recruiting class featured 6-5 Keith Kirkwood, 6-4 Marcus Kemp, 6-4 Ammon Barker and 6-2 Vasquez Haynes.
Five seasons later, Barker acknowledges his last-man-standing status.
Kirkwood had 12 catches in 2013, but four went for touchdowns and he averaged 20.8 yards per reception. He transferred to Temple the following summer. Kirkwood started 10 games in 2016 and made the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. One downside is Temple lists him at 6-3.
Haynes endured an injury-filled tenure at UH, beginning when he was hurt the first week he arrived in Honolulu. He finished his UH career as an effective safety in 2015. He earned his degree, and is reportedly pursuing a career in coaching.
Kemp, of course, is now with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Barker said he has no regrets about his see-saw career. He established himself as a dependable receiver last year. He is projected to start at Z, the right wideout position. He also has been praised for his coverage skills on special teams, which would boost his next-level resume.
The other projected No. 1 wideout also came from the 2013 recruiting class. Keelan Ewaliko, who has played four positions at UH, was recruited as an “athlete.”
See? We all can trust each other.
Just checking, “I’m not a robot,” is all I need to do to prove I’m not a robot.
This is unlike Target, when I have to show ID to buy wine.
Oh, yeah, I was first.
Burro is third
StephenT,
What’s your win/loss predictions of each game this season, also do you foresee any breakout players this year?
Kirkwood was a real loss…We haven’t had.a game breaker since. He was better than Kemp.
You look young, that’s why you need ID. Internet says you don’t need ID to buy cooking wine.
The receiving corp is solid with Ammon, Keelan, Dylan and John. Add to the mix,Kalakaua Timoteo, Kumoku Noa, Marcus Armstrong-Brown….and TE Unga. Hoping these guys just light it up. Go Warriors !!!
I’m not saying Kirkwood wasn’t, or isn’t, better than Kemp, but leaving UH didn’t help his football career too much.
One guy that was overlooked to me was Makoa Camanse-Stevens, 6’4″, 205. When he was in there he made some big plays and big gainers and came on strong in his senior season. He will be missed. But, that’s my opinion. Anxious to see the travel roster depth chart.
Max Duval’s season began.
In four appearances, all as a starter, Duval is 2-0 with a 2.81 ERA.
Strikeout/walks: 26/4.
He is in the Florida Marlins organization: Greensboro(A, regular A, not short-season A or advanced A).
Prior to being signed, he was on the same independent team as Kaeo Aliviado.
Kyle Von Ruden is 2-2 with a 3.91 ERA.
If Trevor Davis gets acknowledged as a ‘Bow, so should Kyle Dowdy.
Dowdy is with the Detroit Tigers organization.
He is 8-10 with a 3.17 ERA. His strikeout to walk ratio is 113/25.
Dowdy and David Longville both transferred to Houston after the 2014 season.
These three names are not in the Hawaii Baseball Report.
And in addition, Matt Cooper is seemingly out for the season, but he still exists.
Interesting blog set up.
And then they say going get muggy…
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Das it
It’s getting easier to prove I’m not a bot. How humane of them. I did not see a car in one photo, but I swear I saw Bigfoot in the trees.
So much talent this year. Seven more days…
GO WARRIORS!!!
This.
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Is there a way to watch The Nick Rolovich Show from the mainland?
UH at UCLA football game on Sept 9 with large tailgate.
3 weeks from now!
Come join our group of almost 500 UH fans on the Hawaii side line in Sections 6H, 7H & 8L; 10-54 rows up around the 5 to 20 yard line. Text me at 415-324-0585. Prices are $69 or $89 (Sect 6H). These seats have backs (not benches).
http://uclafootball.io-media.com/web/index.html
http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/category/317733/nick-rolovich-show
Guud Evening Tsaikos…Bootiful Evening!
Good show tonight. Build the excitement.
Big question for me is the defense. No Lempa who went on to big time school. Will the new defense be ready? Gave up some points to UMass last year. We got the boyz so it’ll be execution and who wants it more. Execute the scheme and do your assignments.
Offense looks exciting. We got the horses again and expecting to put up some points.
IMUA WARRIORS!
Akamai Okele: I’d expect nothing less from anyone who played under Urban Meyer. Biggest fake in college football. He pretends to be this church-going, modest, small town coach…..but he has consistently fielded teams with trouble makers who play with very little class. This is just another example.
That Rigoberto hit job.
Shades of Jim McMahon.
Just a few thoughts-I am 100% college football fan, 100% plus Warrior fan-participated in a promotional event in Chicago area at a venue named Toyota Park home of MLS Chicago Fire-sold out crowd about 22K. They have a fan zone where all kinds a businesses pay a fee to promote business and give away stuff prior to game. All I can say is thousands show up prior to game to get trinkets for free. We had an autographed ball raffle that attracted about a 1000 folks. This event is 2 hours prior to game-all I can say is that a lot can be learned from what they do-music food fun and free stuff!!!! The facility is great with backed seats and great views-Built for 116 Million in 2017 dollars. All I can say this venue and pregame events should be examined and somewhat adopted or at least researched in the future regarding any future stadium plans-this was a very impressive experience from my point of view-GoWarriors!!!
GOD MORNING, HAWAII!
First Na Koa lunch today!
Aloha everybody ~ It’s almost time for FOOTBALL and TGATE. The team needs us to cheer them on, so come on out for some good fuud and fun. We’re in Cabana A at Rainbow Bay Marina for September, Cabana ‘B’ for October, and back in Cabana ‘A’ for November. The game day routine remains the same: early crew arrive/set-up ~9AM, grill crew fires-up ~10-10:30, eat ono grindz until clean-up ~ 4:30. Back after the game to finish off food. Donations to pay for the Cabana, pop-up tent and common items (paper & plastic items, charcoal, etc.) are always welcome. Remember, everybody (kama’aina and visitors) are welcome. Questions – email me at jboster(at)yahoo(dot)com. Hope to see everybody there even if it’s after the game. Cheers, SailorBlue
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