JC safety chooses UH
The Warriors filled yet another need, receiving a commitment from safety Aaron Brown of Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, Calif.
Brown is 6 feet 1 and 215 pounds. He can run 40 yards in under 4.5 seconds. And he’s from a pretty good JC — the school that produced Colt Brennan, Jason Whieldon and Mike Tinoco, as well as basketball players Anthony “A.C.” Carter, Tes Whitlock, Micah Kroeger and Eric Ambrozich.
After the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl, UH loses safeties Keao Monteilh, Erik Robinson, Dane Porlas, Desmond Thomas and Ryan Mouton.
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Here’s the release on Ryan Perry’s nomination for the Rudy Award:
LAS VEGAS, NV (December 9, 2008) – The University of Hawaii nominated Warriors senior defensive back Ryan Perry for the SECOND ANNUAL COLLEGE FOOTBALL RUDY AWARD, it was announced today by The Rudy Foundation 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The award honors student-athletes who demonstrate exemplary CHARACTER, COURAGE, CONTRIBUTION and COMMITMENT as members of their collegiate football teams. These same traits were immortalized in the blockbuster film “RUDY” in 27 seconds and against all odds on a gridiron in South Bend, Indiana, enabling Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger to carve his name into college football lore.
Every Division I Conference and 53 of its 120 football programs submitted nominations for the 2008 Award, more than double the number of applications from the inaugural year in 2007.
Ryan Perry, it was stated in the school’s nomination materials, was a walk-on who has overcome a disability (Erb’s Palsy) to become one of the team’s inspirational leaders and top scout team members, twice earning the Scout Team Award. A tireless worker on and off the field, Perry carries a 3.74 GPA at UH. His determination earned him a scholarship prior to the start of his senior year. After undergoing corrective surgery for a paralysis of an arm associated with Erb’s Palsy, Perry has been playing football ever since the age of 8. Perry is a member of the Golden Key Club, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and the UH Student-Athlete Athletic Committee.
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Disturbing report that the Arena Football League is expected to cancel the 2009 season. The AFL was a nice league for former Warriors. Chad Owens is still under contract with the Colorado Crush. Owens now runs football clinic Sundays in Pauoa.
Here’s the story on the AFL:
http://sports.espn.go.com/extra/afl/news/story?id=3759813
Here’s how to sign up for Owens’ clinics:
http://www.hawaiifootballschool.com
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My cousin Rodney Kubo spent his entire life helping others. He served in the military, served as a police officer, and then served as a fire fighter. He also was a great husband and great father.
He died yesterday at age 55.
We’ll miss him.
Aloha!
woohoo!
Hi Liz, you fast!
Good morning ST and all other tsai-kos still awake. Is this #1?
Condolences to ST and the Kubo Ohana.
Welcome, Aaron!
Condolences to Rodney’s family and ST and family. Why does his name sound so familiar?
lv- I was just going to sleep!
Hi myki!
My condolences to the Kubo family.
Rodney was a Waipahu grad.
His brother, Todd Kubo, was a friend of Homey’s. Todd died in 2001.
Deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your cousin. He is in a better place.
Hi Myki
Salutations SteveM
My condolences to Tsai and the Kubo family.
Condolences to the Kubo family and his extended ohana…..
Don’t worry. There will be offensive linemen on the way. I promise.
Good morning LV, Liz, SteveM
I guess we all are having a bit of insomnia? Too bad we’re not at Genjis singing a few carols. sj and Pepper are fast asleep. It’s muggy and hard to sleep. Wish we had some ac!
so really, lee aguirre is pretty much a no go then huh? are we pretty much done with recruiting with the exception of the 1-2 OL?
ST do have any idea what the practice schedule is like next week?
our heartfelt condolences to the kubo family.
also, condolences to you and your family.
ST — sad to hear your cousins departed so young. My condolences to you and your family.
las vegas — hi! Thanks for the Christmas poems on the last blog entry.
aaron brown is a huge pick up. he’s also good sized. that’s at least three recruits who experienced the electricity this past saturday.
but, stephen. who’s the running back that mack keeps mentioning????
Believe it or not, they’re not close to being done with recruiting.
I’m trying to crunch the numbers, and I think it’s do-able. A few will gray shirt, although it hasn’t been determined which ones. I know at least one probably won’t make it academically, so he’ll also be a grayshirt/redshirt type.
Finally getting a little sleepy. ‘Nite all!!
myki — Kid and I have long talked of a last-minute midnight cattle call at Hungry Lion. Never thought of a last-minute Karaoke Call at Genji’s … tell you what, you can have the honor of putting out the first call (but no later than 10:30 PM so we can get there before the kitchen closes) 😆
Which reminds me, I don’t have any plans for Saturday yet but might make a few inquiries tomorrow 🙂
tsai, i hope the one that doesnt qualify chooses the HPU route vs. the JC route. the numbers are crazy, too crazy for me to even try and crunch. and im an accountant!!!
One last shout out to SteveM- good to see you cruising around and feeling better! So what… Christmas Eve post game karaoke?
I know, I know…. family night…
based upon what tsai just said, sounds like a jc candidate will have to gray or red shirt all the while getting the necessary credits to complete his aa degree.
Actually, all of the JC guys are good.
It’s a high school guy who might not make it this year.
Liz — Christmas Eve post-game karaoke? Hmmmm–better have someone like Kekoa or d1shima call that one. That way I can tell Peaches that it wasn’t my doing… 👿
i like that so many people are coming in the spring: stutzmann, masch, brown, possibly davis, nielsen if i remember correctly. bradley.
Am still trying to put together a lunch Cattle Call on Sunday, December 21 for Tsaiko Lurker Kamali’o NYC, the generous donor of two season tickets to Coach Alan Inaba’s after school program at Dole Middle School. She will be visiting her family here on O`ahu from Friday, December 19, and leaves for the Big Island on Tuesday, December 23.
Unfortunately, that means she’ll miss both the Tsaiko Holiday Party at Murphy’s on the 18th as well as the T-Gate for the Sheraton Hawai`i Bowl on the 24th.
She’s a graduate of McKinley High School who moved to New York over 30 years ago to pursue a career in art. She still hasn’t forgotten her roots – her generosity has spurred a lot of support for Alan’s prgram including from Tsaikos.
Here’s what she said in her most recent e-mail:
I would love to get together for dinner or lunch. I arrive Friday evening on December 19 and leave for the Big Island on the 23rd. Unfortunately, I will miss the game and the T-gate. It would have been fun to finally put some faces to the names I always see on the Warrior Beat. But I have seen some of the Tsaiko karaoke performances on YouTube–I was particularly taken with Stephen’s rendition of “The LIon Sleeps Tonight.” How could anyone sleep?
Therefore, I am putting together a Luncheon Cattle Call for Sunday, December 21 – probably around 12:30 pm. Alan and Barry, his assistant coach, will be attending along with their wives.
Recommendations wanted for a great place to eat with some scenic vistas and some local atmosphere – $20 to $25 per person including tip – anywhere on O`ahu. I’ll need to make reservations ASAP given the time of year. Either buffet or off-the-menu is okay.
Even if you don’t want to or can’t attend because of other commitments, please post your suggestions here. Signups will start as soon as a location is selected.
Crossing my fingers, hoping that the friendships made by some of this week’s Polynesia teammates will result in Hawaii getting a few recruits that want to play together. We could ceratinly use the services of John Martinez(6-3 270), Xavier Su’a-Filo(6-5 285), and Percy Tamoelau(6-5 280), and Stan Hasiak(6-6 315),on next year’s offensive line.
agree with you mr pride.
Those four along with Chauncey Makainai(6-4 315), Jordan Loeffler(6-5 265), and Benson Ma’afala(6-2 307), would give us a pretty bright future at the O-line for years to come.
Saddleback also sent us punter Tim Grasso
WR Jimmy Flanagan (Denny’s younger bro), who tried out in the spring, also went there
AddahKnowsJoe, great seeing you and meeting your wife in the elavator. Who was the other Tsaikette with you folks and UHFan808?
UHFan808 I hope you didn’t have to pay the big bucks for parking (I was behind you at the pay booth). Many of us who stayed late, including Michael Washington’s mom forgot the validation and luckily someone reminded us before leaving..
Oh and I bumped into your twin earlier in the evening. No I literally bumped into her outside when you folks were taking pictures.
Happy Belated Birthday to Warrior SB Rick Taylor, whose birthday was on Dec 7th (the day of the banquet)
Stephen,
I heard Waylon Lolotai is finishing up his LDS mission and may be enrolling in the spring? Will he be counted with the 2009 class?
Hey Stephen,
I’m related to some Kubo’s on the island…
Could it be we are distant, distant, distant cousins?????
Go to sleep Dave.
Good morning Tsaikos evferywhere.
so I got up and was going out the door when I decided to check in.
Lucky ting I went to da last post and caught up on Momo’s background.
Then I spied Las Vegas’ beddy bye stuff. Made me sleepy. I going back to the sack. 😛
ST
sincere condolences to the Kubo family. get some Kubo famly here. One was my tennis coach long time ago. Laupahoehoe man. Good man.
W/Doc,
I coming to Hono for work 12/22. I’l know better next week if i coming over on Sunday, but prolly not.
Pride,
howzit big guy. Wow. Lots of hopefuls you when name. You still never mention someone I wuz hoping for.
Aaron Brown
welcome to Warrior Nation, Aaron. Wat, you going be in da house when we buss up Notre Dame? Going be good fun watching Vilichaun.
I like see him do 42 pushups wit da funny hat! 😀
Pride, I did already…
I put NewWave down at 8pm and it turned out he put me down.
I just was downloading pictures of you folks at the alumni tailgate.
Never knew Nate Jackson is a position coach at Punahou.
Kelly McGill called me and told me about his foot.
Ok Now I’m ready for round 2 of moi moi..
Las Vegas,
howzit! Hope you been feeling better lately. those stones musta heart, from all i’ve read about that subject.
You know people. Coach Mack said a coupla weeks ago that he was hoping for Notre Dame. Weis has showed up 2 times already. =
Coach Mack is one sharp cookie! And Humble too. He’s got some major plusses.
Okay Coach, you got me convinced. Now pretty please: teach coach Brian the glare!!!! I’m feeling he’s almost right there!!
Howz dat LV? 😀
So I looked up South Bend Tribune. This is what they’re saying.
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“And I guess Hawaii probably adds a little more excitement and a little more wind under the sail for a lot of guys, because some guys would never imagine going to Hawaii in the first place, let alone to play under the sun. It’s more attractive than Houston or something like that.”
The younger players on the team are viewing the bowl more as a launching point for 2009 than an encore for 2008. And the seniors are right there with them on that. Bruton can’t envision a better way to leave a lasting legacy than by ending the bowl losing streak, which started when Bruton was 3 years old and quarterbacks coach Ron Powlus was a sophomore starting QB for the Irish.
“That would be a major accomplishment, especially since mine and David (Grimes’) class is the quote-unquote, forgotten class or the worst (recruiting) class in Notre Dame history,” he said. “But it would be great to say we broke that streak, along with the fifth-year seniors, and started a new streak in itself.”
Limited practices
Because of exam schedules, coaches being out of the road recruiting and the early bowl date, the Irish will use only 10 of their allotted 15 bowl practices this year.
ND’s first two practices were Saturday and Sunday. Players won’t practice again until Friday and Saturday, but they’ll lift and run twice this week in the interim.
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yee hawwww! Limited Practices. yeeeeeeeee haaaaaaa!!!
go Warriors!!!!
Those guyz like use us for da mat. No way men, no way!
okay,
down fo round 2. nite nite.
Good morning all!
Condolences to the Kubo family on their loss.
ST,
Sorry to hear about your cousin Rodney Kubo. Condolences to the ‘ohana.
Great to hear about Aaron Brown! E komo mai!
If this is finals week for UH students, when is their first practice?
Good luck with finals, guys!
I am up too early seeing the kids off on their bikes heading to the Super Ferry.
las vegas, how you doing?
Condolences to the Kubo family.
Welcome to the Warriors Aaron Brown!
Liz,
Momo has set up a HUGE hydroponic area at Olomana school and he teaches the students there. He also teaches an adult education class at Olomana that includes some instruction on hydroponics, so if you are interested in the subject he can help you.
Article about SJSU being one of the few bowl-eligible teams to be left out of a bowl game this year.
It is sad that there apparently won’t be a Hula Bowl this year…especially since UH has so many seniors!
Garret- Olomana, eh? I do vermiculture in my kitchen, btw… 😆
COLT WATCH!
http://lizkauai.blogspot.com/2008/12/colt-and-crossbar.html
Aloha Kakahiaka!
Will Aaron be here for spring ball?
Condolences to the Kubo Ohana and to Stephen and Michael.
Great Morning All!
Terrific news about Aaron Brown. Sounds like a good addition.
Comments from Brown and Masch highlight the value of vocal fan support at the games!
No recruit would be able to hear all those “Pay per Viewers” cheering from their living rooms or garages!
…but then again, neither would they be able to hear the “monku monku” after a disappointing finish 👿
Good Morning Tsaikos!!
Condolences to ST & the Kubo Ohana’s. 55?? Damn too young.
Great news with the new recruits. It will be interesting to see which will be grayshirted.
ST & Family:
Our condolences for the loss of your cousin Rodney Kubo and deepest sympathy to his entire family.
AARON BROWN:
WELCOME TO THE WARRIOR FAMILY AND BEST TO YOU IN YOUR FOOTBALL CAREER AT UH.
WassupDoc,
Sorry, 12-21 is pretty booked up already since it’s the last Sunday before Xmas.
In light of that, your best choice for a site may be a buffet. It would be hard to make a reservation at a table-service restaurant at this late date, esp. since you don’t have a head count as yet. Anyway, since I can’t make it, I’ll defer from a specific suggestion but that would be my general recommendation.
Have a great day erryboddy!
HiHo….
Good morning Tsaikos everywhere.
have a nice day y’all.
hi ho hi ho.
ST ~ Add my condolences to the loss of your cousin Rodney Kubo. Seems we just spoke of exchanging tragic news at fb practice last week, and here we are with more of our friends and family in dire straits.
I am compelled to add deep condolences and prayers for another loved one who has passed. Hawaiianbods Grandmother.
Her son Jon is my backyard neighbor here on the ceded lands of Kaupe’a, and he is Hawaiianbods Uncle. -Mai Po’ina.
Mai Po’ina.
More healing prayers sent for Kristin as she continues her battle with Cancer. Hang in there Curveball!
Big Hilo Fan Man!…You wuz cauzin cramp in my leg o’ wot? No can sleep last nite braddah! Fricken nightmares of Mo Lepo Cons chazin’ me around da stadium!
Hi Kekoa!
Hugs to the Hawaiianbod Ohana!
HiHo and have a great day!
W/Doc ~ One of our fave Sunday Buffet spots is on the North Shore at Turtle Bay. Huge picture window on the point faces the big wave vista surrounding the perfectly positioned Dining area. Reservations are a must. Check their website for more details.
Looks like there is a big offensive lineman visiting us this weekend. He’s teammates with Aaron Brown, to bad they couldn’t of visited together this past weekend.
ST ~ Practice schedule please.
Also heard from dat dirty little birdee that some of ND players like to start fights after the play. We must alert coach Mack to look for evidence of that in the exchange of game film. We have players that would take the bait.
Hiya Liz!
Can you believe this recruiting class?! Damn the torpedoes…full speed ahead!
Kekoa,
howzit. so you know how you and fmaily can get ahold of me. bad time is Sats 11am – 2pm. oddawize Dec is open except fo 12/22 and 12/24. so i’m likely to stay in Honolulu 22 first flight-24 last flight. go shopping 12/23, bring presents XMas day.
come by, bring your relation. 😀
hi ho hi ho
Ronnie ~ Tell Ian to stay clear of jm2375 on his return. Ever since she loaded her Supah Sprayah wit paint, she lookin’ for one victim. She may just target Ian’s Tat2.
Aaron boy needs a day out here at Hawaiian Waters Park next trip home. I got some passes for you. Oh and let him know that Aunty and I ate his share of the dessert at the Banquet. IOU for next time.
Morning Tsaikos!
Nice pickup. I’m excited about the O-line on the way. hopefully they’re pretty good.
BHF2 ~ I’ll call to confirm day before. Going visit family before holidays get crazy. May bring Pops if he’s up to it. He’s been missing *grass* drills lately, then on Monday he collapsed after watching Cincy game film.
Kekoa,
you too funny. pops wen grab my pawz and squeeze em hard. secret training on da side.
wuz thinkin about next year’s non Wac games Central Arkansas, Wassu, UNLV, Navy, Wisconsin. plus we play da 8 WAC teams. neva know when USU shows un oh we fall down, right?
and it all starts XMas eve with Notre Dame. yeee haaa!
Go Warriors.
okay. gotta go work. bye.
Good morning Tsaikos and Tsaikettes…
Condolences to ST, his family, and the Kubo family….
Just a quick reminder gang before I have to leave….
Its that Holiday time again…..
2nd Annual Tsaiko Christmas Party
6:30 p.m., December 18th, 2008
Murphy’s Bar and Grill
2 Merchant St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 531-0422
Parking is available in the Harbor Court building or in the pay lot next to Murphy’s.
Party will be pupu style/order off menu and drinks. More details to follow.
Please RSVP me at jgo8464822@aol.com if you can so that I can figure out how many will be attending. Thanks.
morning tsai-ko kane’s and wahine’s
added condolences to st and hawaiianbod and sorry for your loss. shout out to curveball and encouragements to hang in there.
So, we’re expecting O-Linemen and that 2nd Running Back that keeps getting mentioned?
Koakane ~ Eh Pahtna…Mid-nite CC sound good o’ wot? Wen are you sending da keiki home for holiday break?
Our deepest condolences are extended to the Kubo Ohana.
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BigWave96744-
That was waaay cool to run into you. Long time no see. Braddah, please find the time to come out to more of our events if you can. I can only imagine what your job is like now.
The other young Tsaikette that was with us on the elevator was none other than Rob25.
Any chance you might be going to the Hawaii Bowl?
‘Gmornin everybody.
Positive energy flows for Sliders’ grammy.
Our deepest sympathies to the families Tsai and Kubota.
Thanks for the tidbits on the O-line, Pride.
Big Wave: Aren’t we all family here?
Aaron Brown: He arrives in May.
Waylon Lolotai: I think he actually may get to count against an earlier class since he signed a few years ago.
Prayers also for Karl “KP” Lorch, a former standout defensive end at Kamehameha, USC and with the Washington Redskins. I ran into a mutual acquaintance yesterday who said that “KP” is very ill at Queens.
Good morning Tsai-kos!
Welcome to the Warrior ohana Mr Brown!
Condolences to the Kubo, Tsai and hawaiianbod’s families on their losses.
lv – those funnies were hilarious. Couldn’t quite get thru the legalese one, but that’s why I’m not a lawyer.
ST,
Why does the home sports page show old news? I see this problem from time to time.
azwarrior:
not really sure why that happens. our techs are working on upgrading our laptops and computer system, so maybe they didn’t have time to fix it.
Kekoa last day for da kekei’s is 19th.
There appears to be enough unrecruited talent around to add some fantastic walk-ons that could make a big impact in the future.
Was da night bafo’ Christmas, and all ova’ da place,
Not even da geckos was showin’ their face.
Da stockings was hangin’ on top da TV
(‘Cause no mo’ fireplace in Hawai’i)
Da kids stay all crashed, my old man too.
They leave all da work for you-know-who.
So me, I stay pickin’ up alla their toys,
When – boom! – outside get only big noise!
I run to da window, I open ’em up,
I stick out my head and I yell, “Eh! Whassup?!”
And then, I no can ba-lieve what I seen!
Was so unreal, you know what I mean?
This fat haole guy get his reindeers in my yard!
And reindeers not housebroken, you know, as’ why hard!
But nemmind, this Christmas, so I cut ’em some slack.
Plus, had uku pile presents pokin’ outta his sack!
So I wait ’till he pau tie up his reindeer,
Then I yell out da window, “Huui! Brah, ova hea!”
An’ I tell ’em first thing, when I open da door,
“Eh, Hemo your shoes! You going dirty my floor!”
He take off his boots, he tell, “You know who I am?”
I go, “Ho! From the smell, must be Mr. Toe Jam!”
He make mempachi eyes and he go, “Ho, ho, ho!”
By now, I stay thinking this guy kinda slow!
He look like my Tutu, but little less weight,
And his beard stay so white, mo’ white than shark bait!
He stay all in red, specially his nose,
And get reindeer spit on top his nice clothes!
But him, he no care; he just smile at me,
And he start fo’ put presents unda-neath da tree.
I tell ’em, “Eh, brah, no need make li’dat,
And watch where you step! You going ma-ke da cat!”
Then, out from his bag, he pull one brand new computah,
Choke video games, and one motorized scootah!
He try for fill up da Christmas socks too,
But had so much pukas, all da stuff went fall troo.
When he pau, I tell ’em, “Eh Santa, try wait!
I get plenty leftovahs, I go make you one plate!”
But he nevah like hang, he had so much fo’ do;
Gotta make all them small kids’ wishes come true.
So I wave ’em goodbye, and I flash ’em da shaka,
And I tell ’em, “Mele Kalikimaka!”
When he hear that, he stop…and I telling you true,
He go, “Garans ball-barans! Merry Christmas to you!”
Lava:
They’re going to need walk-ons.
There are a lot of pukas to fill on the roster.
Aloha Tsaiko’s!
lv— You may not know it but you are a poet! enjoyed your creativity.
ST Condolences to your family. Rest assured he is in a much better place than we are.
Knowing we have Tsaiko’s around makes it much better.
Great news on the new Warriors coming in. Let’s start with spring ball already!
O&O….
#92 wow wen cut off da whole thing
My condolences to those that have lost loved ones.
FYI, finals are next week. Last day of instruction is tomorrow. But I’m taking today off to study.
I love how the new commits are talking about the atmosphere at Aloha Stadium. That’s what we need for every game! So let’s build on last Saturday, get Aloha Stadium rocking on Christmas Eve; and in the meantime, let’s fill the Stan Sheriff Center and all the other sporting venues too. 🙂
Jason- yup, the 12th man showed up last Saturday! But we gotta kapu dem bachi chants…yikes!
ST – sorry to hear about your loss. .
My condolences to ST and Hawaiianbod and their families for their recent losses!
BigWave – Yup, that was me! Sorry I had to dash on the third floor, didn’t have time to talk!
Hey everyone, hope that you are having a great day!
Welcome to Aaron Brown! Glad to have you become part of the ohana!
D1 & Others:
Concerning a proposed Cattle Call on Sunday, December 21: There doesn’t seem to be any interest amongst folks here on the blog to go on one so we’ll just focus on an eating-out experience that day for the eight of us.
The only buffets I know about are the Halekulani (too expensive) and Sizzler’s – food is okay but the atmosphere is just one step above a fast food place.
Generally speaking, I am not a buffet kind of person unless, of course, the offerings are all desserts so I am not very familiar with what’s available here on O`ahu. I know there are two serving Japanese food – Aloha Tower Marketplace and another in Ala Moana Center on the Ho`okipa Terrace – however, I really don’t want to go anywhere AMC at this time of year. As for the former, a couple of Cattle Calls were held there, but I understand that that some of the folks got a little huhu over something that happened – I don’t know the details
Turtle Bay and Ko Olina may be a bit too far given that all of us would wind up traveling a fairly long distance – but that may be a possibility.
Any buffets in Waikiki?
As for a table service restaurant, there are several different possibilities, but the next step is deciding if it should be ethnic or standard American cuisine. Any suggestions? Until the heart attack, we used to eat out fairly regularly but pretty much stayed with places open after 9 pm.
BACK TO SPORTS: What’s with the lack of television coverage for the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament. According to the most recent e-newsletter sent out by the Athletic Department, the finals are going to be on ESPNU which I understand is not even carried by Oceanic/Time-Warner. I know – let’s get through Friday’s game first and then Saturday’s, but I am surprised that the coverage will be so limited.
Good morning/afternoon, Tsaiko-Nation and Tsai-Meister.
Another life cut short, tragedy a constant companion of good people all around.
This is the time when faith is challenged and proves itself or not. My thoughts are with all who are going through this right now, since those experiences are part of my life also. God bless.
Boy, the Warrior team next year is shaping up to be extremely interesting.
WD
Tsukiji’s @ Ala Moana is pretty good. I like it much better than Makino Chaya and think that their food is better with much better service…for a buffet.
We were at Ala Moana two nights ago and there wasn’t any problem getting parking or much of a crowd at any of the stores. I’m not sure what the situation would be like when you are planning to go, but I am sure that the economy is really affecting many at this time and they aren’t in a shopping frenzy.
Sorry about the non response, but I think that people are just really busy at this time of the year and sometimes you have to pick and choose. I do hope that you have a nice evening out.
Condolences to the Kubo family. 55 is so young.
Awesome! Congratulations!
Nice get on the Safety, Aaron Brown. Warriors are getting bigger and faster and more talented by the day. Looks like we will have a very good mix of local, mainland, and other country players next season.
WassupDoc: ESPNU is digital channel 219.
Are recruits allowed to visit UH and attend the bowl game?
A member of Congress introduced legislation today tackling the BCS system. The key sponsor of the proposed bill is from…..drumroll……..Texas.
http://www.azcentral.com/sports/colleges/articles/2008/12/10/20081210congressBCS.html
Condolences to the Kubo family for their loss.
Welcome Aaron Brown and all of the recent recruits who verbally committed to the Warriors!
How exactly does “grayshirtting” work? Are recruits allowed to change their mind during the year they grayshirt?
Mahalo Jason for the info; however, we don’t have digital tv service – or for that matter a digital tv and probably won’t even get one until our current tv set goes kaflooey. I’ll give Murphy’s and a couple of other sports bars a call if needed after this week.
Committed Road Warrior,
Good news (108), that’s at least a start and the rumbling will get louder, after all, our new President made it quite clear where he stands on this
B(C)S issue.
Maybe we’ll see an actual play-off yet in my lifetime, lol.
Condolences to Hawaiianbod & your ‘ohana.
Kekoa,
How’s Pops today? Hope he’s doin’ better.
curveball, Kristen is in my thoughts & prayers.
Pomai:
That, my friend, was an awesome poem – another talented Tsaiko found!
morning gang!
continued thoughts and prayers for Kristin and the Curveball ohana
my condolences to the Kubo and Hawaiianbod ohana’s
Let Aaron know also that A-Joe ate enough for all three of you. I thought that he was bringing the big plate of dessert for the whole table. That buggah get one sweet tooth!!
Congrats to the Warriors and Staff on a great regular season!
time to prepare for the Hawaii Bowl and send the Seniors out with a victory
Stretch – howzit! garden isleing this week?
looks like a great recruiting class coming in
auwe, too bad about the AFL, good stepping stone for a lot of players
ST, our good neighbor:
How many of last year’s and this year’s recruits will make a strong contribution in 2009?
We all know that there were many seemingly good players from last year that redshirted, got a year under their belt, and ready to go into Spring ball.
Hope this year’s JC recruiting class can make a significant contribution in 2009. If not, redshirt and be ready to go in 2010 with 2 years to play.
Would be terrific to see next year’s LB corps with Blaze, Satele, and Paipai as the starters. It would take another player with extra-ordinary skills in Spring and Summer training to displace this trio. Build the 2nd and 3rd string to be ready to go in 2010.
Somehow, I am not comfortable with the 2009 O-line; just a feeling, not a bad omen. Vets and new recruits must make a statement in Spring and Fall to push those ahead of them. Strongly believe that the better the reserves, the better the starters. Hope that Hisatake will make a statement for an OT starting spot. Brian Smith must do all in his power to get the players to believe in their “techniques”.
I still question the O-line philosophy of “back-pedalling” to block. Be aggresive and charge the D-line and make them pay for playing the Warriors. I do not believe in “that’s tradition” mentality – I ask WHY if it does not make sense and why don’t we find a new way to block! The Warriors OT back pedalling gets pushed back into the QB making it tougher to find a receiver and complete the pass. Look at sumo – do they wait for someone to hit them? – hell no, they charge and try to kick ass!!!
But again, “mine is not to reason why, mine is but to do and die”. Hell no, I want to know the reason why!!!!!!!!!!!!
CRW – #108, hmm, i wonder if the representtives would have introduced a bill if Texas was in the championship game
Condolences to Hawaiianbod and family on the passing of Grannie.
Santa dislikes your kid when,
Along with presents, Santa leaves hefty bill for shipping and handling.
By the time he gets to your house, all he has left is foam packing.
Instead of “Naughty” or “Nice”, Santa has him on the stupid list
Kid asks for new bike, gets pack of smokes
Christmas day, your kid wakes up with a Reindeer head in his bed
Loa,
Don’t know. Probably not, if I reckon. Didn’t Rep. Abercrombie introduce a bill trying to go after the BCS after our Sugar Bowl appearance? I don’t think anything resulted from that.
howzit las vegas and A-House
any mention on when the bowl practices are?
A-House: I’ve never understood your point with the offensive line — do you want them to drive block like with run blocking? Eventually, the linemen will have to backpedal somewhat because you can’t go downfield in pass blocking — that would be an illegal man downfield penalty.
CRW – yeh i kinda recall something like that after the sugar bowl, but then again my memory not too good
Rep. Barton’s proposed legislation hasn’t shown up in the THOMAS database yet.
I’ll check tomorrow to see if it’s there. I’d be interested in seeing what this one contains, compared to Rep. Abercrobie’s resolution from earlier this year, which pretty much died in committee:
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c110:1:./temp/~c1104I7zDB::
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I didn’t realize that there was a women’s football league until this article announced their tryouts. The thing is, this isn’t a serious football league and is going after a different market…because instead of using full protective padding, all of the women play in lingerie. The tryouts in Atlanta are taking place at an Elementary School…
Lee – howzit, so which one is your favorite?
The league is looking to have 10 teams from around the country for their 7-on-7 tackle football teams. Right now they are looking for players in LA, San Diego, Seattle, Phoenix, Dallas, Tampa, Miami, Atlanta, New England and Chicago.
Loa – sorry ran out to eat some lunch. Yup, still on Kauai daily. I’ll be here for a while more.
Garret – didn’t they have a lingerie bowl one year during the half time of the super bowl? or was that bud bowl?
Stretch – was hoping for some practice reports
loa – I guess we’ll really have to wait for ST
Jason,
I can visualize what A-House would like the O-Line to do.
I assume that he wants the line to take an initial step forward and meet the D-Line head on.
Fine for the interior line but not for our slo-mo tackles.
Lacking true lateral speed our OT’s must take an angle to (sometimes)
block or divert the pass rusher and that usually means to back up and/or drop the outside leg to seal the edge.
Loa,
They did have that during half time of a super bowl, and now they want to create a 10-team league based on the concept.
has anyone seen the hawaii, mainland bowl practices. how are our recruits doing.
there must be some big time scouts there trying to steal our better recruits.
If anyone has gone, can we get an update????
the paper has some stuff on qb corey neilson. what about the others?
Mr.A-House,
Your sumo analogy is interesting but flawed.
Though both men may make a hard initial contact, neither men needs to continue the attack and may shove, slap down, back up or throw their opponent down as there is no QB to chase after.
Las Vegas:
Exact-a mundo!!!
Charge the D-line and meet them within the “parameters” allowed for pass plays beyond the line of scrimmage if necessary.
Also, depending on the play calling, the OTs can take 1 step back and then attack the DEs’.
Current philosophy favors the D-line by huge chunks since they can just “rip-out” on the OTs.
Now, Jason, can you visualize this?
psst Mr.A-house, you buying next time in ‘Vegas, right?
re: post 145,
This cannot be construed as a solicitation for fuud
Also, add the word “again” after buying
reports from poly practice is that makaula is tearing it up at DE. isi sofele, who probably is going to SMU or WSU is doing good as well i hear, hopefully he commits to UH instead. shutter is looking good in practice as well.
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Tom grew agitated, “What I mean,” he said, “is I’d like to see something real cheap.”
So the clerk handed him a mirror.
# letsgowarriors:
December 10th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
reports from poly practice is that makaula is tearing it up at DE. isi sofele, who probably is going to SMU or WSU is doing good as well i hear, hopefully he commits to UH instead. shutter is looking good in practice as well.
Thanks….
ST – Sad to hear of Rodney’s passing. Yep, the Kubo family were good to me back in the day.
I’ll be lighting candles this evening.
H-bod and curveball…take care.
Welcome Aaron Brown! Looks like a bigger faster version of eRob.
A-House and las vegas: Okay, that was the other thing I was thinking of, just wanted to make sure.
How would that counter the widening of the DEs, though? Are you widening the line splits to get those tackles aligned in closer proximity to the ends? If so, what would prevent the defense from shooting those gaps?
Christmas party today, so see everyone later
A-House is treating?? I’ll be there!!
Jason,
Speed kills.
Unless D-Line over loads, no way that with just four men DT’s can shoot the gaps.
Everything hinges on quick and intuitive OT’s
Las Vegas:
One thing that always impressed me was the “intial” contact where the sumotori would stand each other up.
Why would this technique not work for the O-Line? How does this differ from the “punching” techinque? Stopping the push beyond the “ineligible receiver penalty” mark should be part of the technique for any pass play.
Does it hurt to try this without telling the D-line coach to see the results? Of course, we are assuming that the O-line coach is willing to listen and evaluate many different techniques and determine what works and what does not.
Stretch,
Mr A-House and his wonderful family (and his never empty wallet) make wonderful yule time guests
Condolences to the Tsai and Kubo families.
Deepest sympathy to HawaiianBod and his ohana on their loss.
A-House – First of all I have no o-line coaching or playing experience. That being said, I would think if you step forward and attack the d-lineman then you will be out of position, unbalanced, and in prime position for the d-lineman to make a quick move on you. From what I have seen from the couch it’s best if you stay balanced on the line of scrimmage and get under the d-lineman’s pads. Keep your hands in his center mass. It looks like one of the techniques employed by the Warriors and other various teams is the punch technique. Another thing I notice is that the olinemen shouldn’t have their legs too wide apart. Other than that I have no clue.
No, what I’m saying is this: I’m the defensive coordinator, so I decide I’m going to widen out my defensive ends. (Most teams play their DEs pretty wide against UH.) So according to this scheme, how do you counter that? If you don’t widen your offensive line splits and you don’t backpedal to get between my ends and the QB, then my ends can just crash through, like Georgia did against us in the Sugar Bowl. But if you widen the splits, then I’m going to send linebackers up through the holes formed by the wider splits.
My argument is that the scheme being presented here as I understand it doesn’t effectively counter wide ends at all. Sure, it would work for interior linemen, but that’s not the problem we have. Our interior linemen have done a great job all year, it’s the tackles that are our weak spot.
Mr A-House,
If players are taught to take a step or two, why not?
I takes dicipline though, and we know about that, don’t we all?
Never empty wallet??!!?? As I recall, when we left the Rio, our wallets were empty, well at least mine was.
Liz
Vermicast is the bye product of the worms which is used for organic fertilizer so if that is what you want to do, it is the organic way to grow things. hydroponic is to use water to feed the plants. Plants grow better since they are fed when they need food. If interested we can talk more later.
What I’m trying to say is this — there’s nothing wrong with the backpedal. It’s where you position yourself, how you set your feet, how you distribute your weight, whether your leaning at the waist or bending your knees.
Wow, I just got some exciting news. I get to watch Jason Rivers play again starting in April. Jason Rivers signed to play with the Spokane Shock (af2). This makes my season tix worth even more!!! WooHoo!
Jason:
I agree with you on oline blocking technique…….It just seems that our oline can’t execute the proper technique…and isn’t the punch a technique that is used by all oline men? isn’t the goal of blocking to keep the defensive line off of your body?….I’m sure the coaches would know of alternative techniques, but stepping foward in pass protection would not be one of them…..maybe in play action
My condolences go out to ST and his ohana and to Hawaiianbod’s ohana.
Losing family is always tough.
The key to blocking on the o-line, especially pass blocking is to keep your feet moving and make sure you get an initial good first “punch”
Does anybody on the blog have a way to get in touch with Jason Rivers?
I would be able to let him know that while he is in Spokane, there is definitely gonna support for him!
Here is a link to the article about J. Rivers
http://spokaneshock.com/news/index.html?article_id=510
Hey ST, just wanted to share a statement from the AFL (from their own website):
http://www.arenafootball.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=3630656&DB_OEM_ID=3500
Despite rumors and reports to the contrary, all AFL teams are continuing to work towards ArenaBowl XXIII. As it has previously stated, the AFL continues to work on long-term structural improvement options.
Some of the options may impact the 2009 season. There is currently no timetable for an announcement of any kind. We remain grateful to our fans for their enthusiasm and patience.
djmitcho – Maybe bigwave dave knows how to get in touch with JR.
A-house,
I share your frustration in watching Hawaii’s OL get “walked back” into our QB, however, IMHO it is an issue of poor implementation of a time-tested technique.
As homey and djmitcho have posted, “low-man wins” and “you gotta move yo’ feet”!
I agree. Good footwork, low center of base and good balance.
I volunteer koakane to be the d-lineman as Jason demonstrates how to pass block. jm4478 can be the o-linewoman.
Momo- I need hydroponics (have to build a bug-protected environment too, I guess) for veggies. I am thinking a vertical setup might be a space-saver. Anyway, hope to be able to cht chat with you when the opportunity arises!
Not enuf vermicast for more than my poor, neglected orchids. I like feeding the worms 😉
Great news about Jason Rivers – now if only the league can survive!
A-House- the rikishi style o-line will work better if the dee is wearing mawashi 😆
Howzit Everybody,
My thoughts on blocking is your first initial punch is what is the key to blocking. If you can get the D-End or D-Tackle off balance as they shoot off the line, you have a better chance of dictating what is going to happen.
from that list, probably todai.
homey – gee thanks. NOT!!! grrrr… 👿 you so funny. grrrr
oline blocking – so what does da expert, pride. say?
Todai is always good. 🙂
▌I volunteer koakane to be the d-lineman as Jason demonstrates
▌how to pass block. jm4478 can be the o-linewoman.
So this is how the drill works: koakane falls flat on his face because he drank too much. jm2375 then jumps on him, like those people wearing those padded sumo costumes do in UH giveaways. 😀
RE: Pass blocking. Larry Price had it right …physical superiority cancels all theory. After the QB, the highest paid position in the NFL is LT. There’s a premium on Big, Athletic guys that can play that position. Unfortunately UH has a shortage of big, athletic linemen. We got some tenacious and strong guys but not quick enough to handle the speed/athleticism of the better college DEs.
One of the principles of the R and S is to get the ball out quickly. Neither Alexander or Funaki are particularly adept at this. UH has been using the shovel/screen passes and counter runs to slow the rush but this stategy seems to lose effectiveness as the game wears on. The Oline and QBs have got find a balance where the line gives the QB that extra 1/2 sec and the QBs get the ball out a 1/2 sec quicker.
I think Pride should also chime in on this subject.
BTW, does anyone remember Wes Suan put out a DVD in 2006. Run – and – Shoot Pass Protection.
Some of the best tackles we had off the top of my head was Adrein Klemm, Dane Uparesa, and Tala Esera.
Tala and Dane could blow holes into some of the D-Ends coming off the corners. They were powerful and quick. The olinemen should look at film of them to get there techniques corrected.
Still can’t believe U.H. is favored in the Hawaii bowl. The psychology of Notre Dame willing to come out to the enemy’s home turf says that they are either an incredibly confident bunch of jocks or just terribly stupid to take a bowl game in paradise. I bleed green and follow U.H. religiously, but I have a feeling N.D. has something up their sleeves to win the game. Somehow, N.D. has more to play for than U.H. On the other hand, N.D. taking on a team not associated in a BCS conference makes you wonder if Charlie Weiss is indeed the great coach he’s supposed to be.
cocobean,
that could explain the decline of OL play in ’07-’09 🙄
this happens after JASON trips backpeddling and koakane leaves his cleat marks on his face and chest. 😈
now jm# jumping on koakane mmmmmmmm
sorry, ’07-’08
RE: Pass blocking. When they’re taught to backpedal, they’re creating a “pocket” that the QB is supposed to step-up into. Unfortunately, our tackles don’t have the footspeed and/or technique to move back fast-enough to stop the DEs. Also, I’ve noticed that Greg Alexander doesn’t really step-up into the pocket to give himself that extra second and so he either scrambles or gets sacked. INMO the O-line needs the most work. You can blame the play calling all you want, but if we can’t pass-block and we can’t run-block, how can we expect to consistently get 1st downs?
d1shima, I’m a retired armchair QB. My only observation is we have less athletic players on the Oline than the Satele, Esara, Upuresa years. As far as blocking schemes, I can’t tell if it’s man to man, zone or slide. It just seems quickness is getting the better of our current line.
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LRob, I actually thought the overall blocking was improving, except for the last 3 possesions on the Cincy game. After the pick6, it seemed the whole O (including the coaches) reverted back to the protect the lead mode of the SJSU game. The team seemed tentative and overly cautious, was like each lineman was on his own individual island and not part of a complete scheme. Greg seemed to aiming some of his throws rather than having a fluid motion. That’s why Colt was great, he could fire up the whole team. To me that’s what was missing in the last 10 mins. …someone to lead and inspire.
Howzit Tsaikos.
may chance. for XMas cheer
Its been almost a year now,
when feelings were high
then JJ pullled da plug
and wen bye bye.
I was so frustrated,
but lslit my throat, no way
cuz along came big Mack
and he took my blues away
we’ve had ups and downs,
frustrations come and go
we won some big ones
when our oline was not slow
now we get Notre Dame
almost a year has past.
we get chance fo redeem ourselves
give da holies da gas :D.
ta daaa!
OK, OK, so am I now gigi’s replacement – da wahine everybody picks on? grrrrrr…. 😥
jmxxxx,
Why? What did Rob25 tell you? 😆
LizK,
The team J.Rivers signed with is an af2 team and is not affected by what is going on with the AFL. the af2 is run seperate from the AFL
Al,
You get mail.
jm2375: Don’t take it personally; we tease all the ladies (except the pretty ones, like midori7 and uhfan808). And I guess you can throw chawan_cut in that list as well. 😛
Condolences to the HBod family.
Jason,
Uhhh…I think you may need to rephrase that.
Is jm0934023473024 x .23489234987 really GG in disguise?
Yeah, I know. That’s okay, you know what I meant. 🙂
Let’s find out — jm2375, how was La Mer last Sunday evening?
…and what color is your new carpeting?
Liz
I have developed a up right system wfhich dwill not take too much space …Will take a pic and send you a photo.
jason you begin to sound and write like gigi
Hey Jason, Mahalo for the Subway card, it’s something you really didn’t have to do, but thanks anyway! 🙂
My son will be using it!
OK, OK, I get it. I get it. grrr… My new carpeting *was* beige but after almost 14 years, I think it’s some combo of grey, beige & brown. I’ve never been to LaMer, we tend to go for places that serve large portions, like steakhouses. Hubby’s boss has *never* bought us dinner. AND BTW, I have *never* met gigi.
Creating a pocket for the QB is good only if there is a pocket to step up into.
Most of the time, the center and guards are being pushed back and what little pocket there was becomes a “vice” with the QB going down.
I suppose reviewing film of the so called “great” NFL OTs may shed some light, but it will work ONLY if the OTs are willing to apply their abilities.
Some of the “great” OTs at UH were constantly being called for “holding” – just what I saw through my binocs!
My point of this is there’s gotta be some way to improve the blocking other than securing commits from “very good” OTs who usually commit to a BCS school. One would wonder why a “great” OT commits to a BCS school who primarily runs the ball while UH sucks wind.
oh yeah, and I am not a 99 year old Korean woman.
JJ and Homey:
BTW, last I saw of the prime steaks Okazu brought to the tailgate were sizzling on the grill – what ever happened to them cause I neva when tase!
I saw Koakane by the grill, but he no eat until post-game meal.
jm2375:
Mrs A-House says anytime somebody wants to make humbug for you – she’s got your back!!!
The wind is starting to roll down the Koolau’s and sounds like a train moving along.
Guess it’s only the beginning of more wind. Electricity already went out for 45 minutes so we got the lanterns and flashlights handy.
I no can believe. Pops Leahey hesitated…… ND or Hawaii…..
Traytahhh!!!!!!
heh heh
back in a few
jm2375 gigi isn’t 99, she is korean, but you think she looks 99? you can now join jason in gigi’s doghouse, cause he is already there and she slammed the door shut….
previewing Friday’s all star game with some of our future Warriors
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COka9NKnFgU
chawan_cut
thanks alot for the pix!
Ralph – didn’t she used to say she was 99 and that’s why she didn’t go to the games, even when she lives in Salt Lake?
A-house – please thank Mrs A-house for me. She’s da bes!! Hope the wind and rain stays on YOUR side of Kailua. 😆
jm2375:
Got a feeling that the entire Windward side is ging to be in for a rough night and day tomorrow.
Only chance we got is for the “system” to take a quick move North so we get some of the tailend rather than a “mid-section” blow. All we need is for any high pressure system to move out of the way.
oooops – ging = going
L & L were talking about the football reasons a student would go to another university other than UH. What they failed to mention is that a student might choose another school because there are academic programs the students will major in which are stronger than those at the UH, besides the football program.
Each week the South Florida Sun-Sentinel identifies one matchup that Miami must exploit in their next game. This week they think that Bess needs to have a big game against the 49ers. I didn’t realize that Bess was so close to NFL records for undrafted rookie WRs!
The “system” QB label really hurt Texas Tech’s Graham Harrell, even though he plays for a BCS conference team and his team was ranked #1 for part of the season. Last year JJ spoke up for Colt and I think that was a factor in Colt getting to New York (the Heisman polls changed immediately after JJ spoke up and the controversy started, Colt went from off the ballot to getting to go to New York)…Harrell isn’t even getting to go to New York even though ESPN has been using him in their Heisman commercials and his parents already bought tickets to New York!
Garret,
That’s just so kewl to hear about Bess.
djm… Loved hearing about J. Rivers doing well, too.
Free play link time. Please ignore my next 5 posts if you do not want the off-topic stuff.
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This is NOT a development that I am in favor of…TiVo will show “premium ads” when users try to fast forward through commercials!
The Hubble found carbon dioxide on a Jupiter-sized planet about 65 light-years away.
HP will be offering a battery next year that is guaranteed to last 3 years without *any* degradation in performance! It also charges to 80% capacity in just 30 minutes…maybe Lori’s next laptop will be an HP because battery life has been a problem for her laptops in the past.
This list of the top 100 high schools in the US is always interesting to me. I’m impressed the the Charter School that Oscar de la Hoya started in LA is ranked #53 in the country despite having over 99% minority students, with over 96% of the students considered disadvantaged. 73.2% of the students at that school are considered college ready, which is extremely high even when not taking into account the area the school is in! California was #4 among states while Hawaii was tied for last.
Free play links pau.
tks d1…i hit you back.
all oldies listen to ch 11 for some doo wop music. these, er, old guys can still sing it.
duffer: So it was you! Thank you very much, you really didn’t have to do that. But since you did, I had a great time on Sunday night. I didn’t take any pictures or anything, but between sj-macro, UHfan808, and midori7, there should be plenty. 😀
Graham Harrell got absolutely robbed. I would have had him 4th (although you only get to place your top three), but he still deserved to go. I guess most of the ballots were so Bradford-McCoy-Tebow heavy that Harrell didn’t really get much in comparison.
Oh yeah, and congrats to Ryan Perry for being nominated by UH for the Rudy Award! Although, ahem, it’s the Golden Key International Honour Society. Yes, that’s Honour, with a U. Hey, what do you know, I just so happen to be wearing my Golden Key T-shirt right now. 😛
Wasn’t there a recent precedent for an “extra” finalist in NYC for the Heisman award ceremony?
Wow! Hawaii tied for last in terms of the quality of it’s high school program. Egads! Ooka Shame dat!
careful what you say girl. know that she lurks.
mwahahahaha,
duffer – I guess the gig’s up.
and why are you guys beating yourselves and each other on the head regarding pass blocking. you all should be asking the resident oline guru, pride. himself.
small kine thought. pass blocking is like catching fish with a net. position yourself such that the fish comes in to your net. you chase em they run away from you. get it?
madeinhawaii,
to be below Mississippi is not a fear to be proud of, wow. I didn’t realize it was that bad.
fear = feat
The Federal government lets each state determine how standardize testing is implemented. I once talked with Donna Ikeda and she said Hawai’i is one of only a handful of states that actually test all students and submit all scores. Both good and bad. California does not. California also elects to base their selective scoring process on a curve that make their rankings seem exceptional. If they were to include all scores and judged them without a curve, CA would be even worst than Hawai’i. Many other states would follow suit.
Don’t get me wrong, we could always do better. But, Hawai’i doing alright. No shame.
A-joe,
From what I recall, yep, CA get some mean curves!
Congratulations to Ryan Perry for his nomination and Good Luck in your future endeavors!
Ho boy!
Just checked NWS radar…
LizK and Kymry,
Looks like Kauai is about to get “hydroponic-ed” again in a little while! Take care!
just got out power back after 20 mins. Missed the last part of CSI:NY. grrrrr. Kid walked into her *closed* bedroom door. hehehe.
addaknowjoe,
What kind shibai is this? Shouldn’t all schools be required to submit with the same criteria? How can one score properly and have a fair comparison if they all do their own thing?
Anyhow, good to see your post, makes me feel better.
I hope Ryan gets it.
Good night all, time for bed.
d1 – re: steaks
Ralph cut them up and is was placed in an aluminum pan. Many Tsaiko’s and Marines indulged. snooze you lose.
jm#&%@ – I’m sure you have pretty muumuu’s too.
is = it burp
benson listed as a commit on rivals. but thanks to al for the coconut headsup.
Aunty Liz! Time to have the boys lash you to a coconut tree!…Hang in there kiddo! We’ll send help as soon as we get the weather people to stop telling us the sky is falling.
jm2375 ~ I know the ending…nah-nah-nee-nah-nah!
jm2375 ~ Should I schedule you for golf lessons like gigi? I have another set to give away if you survive my Q-course.
Not quite as good as the matched set of Pings I gave gigi, but not exactly Fisher Price plastic clubs either.
Kekoa – 😆
Time for bed. Guess I should set the alarm on my watch or cell phone. Oyasumina-tsai. Hasta manana.
I guess we won’t have to many state workers at the bowl game unless they take vacation time off- Kekoa’s aunty wants all state workers to work a full shift on christmas eve.
FloridaTed-
Yup. California has a huge immigrant student population. CA does not include this demographic into their overall scoring process. (Why? What’s the benefit? dunno) Whereas, Hawai’i does. That’s why, overall, we seem to test low in math and English. For many of our immigrant students, English is barely a second language.
I’m not sure where she got these figures from but, Donna also said with the scores submitted, per capita, Hawai’i has a very high percentage rate of students who go onto secondary education. Other states percentages may be higher but again, they’re based on selected students. Not on a total overall count like Hawaii. If it were, Hawaii would be one of the top states.
Just a thought. How many of us BELIEVE this team could score a TD with just two minutes remaining in the game? Last year, I had no doubt Colt and company could accomplish the feat. This year, well, I’m not a believer.
Flat out, I BELIEVE they can.
The question is, do THEY believe they can.
After Alexander got intercepted for a touchdown you could just see his confidence drain from him. With every incomplete pass, every sack, the touchback, it all culminated to the teams demise. The attitude quickly went from “play to win” to “play not to lose.”
Was it inexperience? Nerves? No one to tell xander the, “shake it off, forget about it and we need you now” speech? Addahknow. It’s something the team needs to openly address, share, resolve and find a solution to.
I still feel Hawaii hasn’t found itself. They’re still not firing on all cylinders yet. There’s so much talent and potential being left untapped this year.
In the past, there were UH teams where you just KNEW “it ain’t getting any better than this brah!” But with this years team, they were stocked and loaded. For some reason, it just never gelled. That chemistry never materialized. That team light bulb never clicked to the “on” positon. Mind you, there were some flickers.
I give these young men credit. They tried everything to find that light switch. I mean really, with all the set backs they’ve had to endure as team all season, the penalties, an all Big East officiating crew and not being at full strength for the game they still had the #13 team in the nation crapping their pants in the waning moments of the 4th quarter. Das all heart!
It was a bitter loss to swallow. Hopefully, Hawai’i learned something from the Cincy’s loss and can apply it to the ND game. Perhaps carry it over to next season.
And eh- next season begins bright and early Christmas morning!
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