Comments on: The closer

By: Stephen Tsai

Stephen Tsai — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 20:36:29 +0000

New post: http://www.hawaiiwarriorworld.com/?p=45356

By: roygbivs

roygbivs — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 19:23:16 +0000

Sorry.
Yes, it’s Navy.

Thanks #26

By: A-House

A-House — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 16:46:27 +0000

walk-ons and scholarship — NCAA or UH rule not eligible for 2 years before earning a scholarship?

while many “flap” about supporting UH Tom K is doing a hell-of-a-job with his support to UH — that’s putting the $$$ where the mouth is!

wish our legislature would do the same — ditto the Hawaii Tourism Authority

By: Maddog50

Maddog50 — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 15:56:53 +0000

Should be signing and Farrington in the above post. One last thing, please give strong consideration to Tom Kitaguchi’s effort to support the program. We need more folks like him, there is strength in numbers! GoWarriors!!!

By: Maddog50

Maddog50 — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 15:44:01 +0000

As the supigning day looms any idea who those 6 or seven prospects might be? Really jacked for “Solo” to commit on Sat. Barring last minute stuff indications are he will commit-really like Fila from Farmington tweet about being thankful for opportunity. I expect this young man to be on scholarship after two year period. Would really like to have some confirmation of any additional transfers rather than rumored, so as to put it to bed and move on. Battoon Banker et al will put as much speed and aggressiveness on field as they can muster. This will be exciting. Offensively with the addition of Lavao, Ilm, Pryor we need two maybe even three immediate impact OL. Protecting the QB. Combined with a play extending QB will enhance and improve the receiver performance. I believe the culture of the program will reset to the mind set “Your in for a long day against us”. Time for Tavai, Mautautia, Hensley et al to seize control of teams mantra “Iam as mad as hell and I’m not gonna take this any more! Exciting times ahead! GoWarriors!

By: seewhy

seewhy — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 11:54:29 +0000

RE: #25

Great analysis, suckkabooya. Liked your descriptions of each players style and technique. Do you think Taala will have an impact this season?

By: seewhy

seewhy — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 11:46:26 +0000

RE: #24

Actually, we play Navy… But I’m with you. Whoever is on the field wearing a UH jersey will have my support.

By: suckkabooya

suckkabooya — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 11:41:11 +0000

Looking at the defensive line situation for the upcoming season I think (in my opinion) there is REAL reason for optimism here. If Mermea could be convinced to stay on board the amount of different packages they could employ could be as diverse as the receiver packages. Rittner and Thomas have such incredibly high motors its unreal how they just “pop” on the Hudl videos. Thomas is kind of skinny but damn fast and Rittner has some nice thickness for a young guy and gets low leverage on the edge rush. Mataafa looks more comfortable with his leverage at chest and shoulder level. He doesn’t force blockers backwards but “blasts” then sheds them, then squares up and then “blasts” again. Keene is a “scrape and square” leg wrapper, not as physical on video but very effective (Alvis Satele style). Moala put up nice numbers that kind of went under the radar (oh yeah, plus he blocks kicks). Akoteu was a little more effective than Faalologo (he was banged up a lot) and looks ready (he seemed to have a nice comfort level with his abilities toward the end of the season) to break out. Zeno was a beast against Western Carolina and has a weird quickness to his powerfulness (if that makes sense) that surprises you sometimes. He gotta finish tackles a little better though. Padello is awesome but is so undersized. What an inspiration to all us normal sized people. I also cant wait to see what Doug Russell brings to the rotation. On his video he constantly pushes dual blockers backwards. I hope he’s ready. His is a different facet than Akoteu. more of a trodder, while Akoteu is more of a scrapper. But Mermea is the jewel of the bunch in my opinion. He can line up anywhere and penetrate. He has next level size and has some chippiness to his temperament. I didn’t even mention Kahahawai-Welch who can redshirt, bulk and tone up, then become the next Alama-Francis or Mel Purcell. And then there’s Laulu who looks like he could be a solid, legit. H-back. I cant wait. I hope things work out for EVERYBODY (players and fans).

By: roygbivs

roygbivs — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 10:48:53 +0000

Rice. 09/01/2018
NOW

212 days away…..

I’m cheering for whomevers dons a Warrior football uniform on GAME DAY

By: Palolo

Palolo — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 08:50:47 +0000

We will be better than 3-9. Coach Rolo upgraded the coaches and now has more openings for better recruits. If quitters not with us just get out of the way, new players coming in Feb. 7th. Geevum.