Wilton to leave UH
After 17 seasons, Mike Wilton is retiring as head coach of the Warrior volleyball team.
Wilton filed for retirement from UH a month ago, and was set to make an announcement at the end of this season. But he moved the announcement to today after news leaked.
Wilton already has accepted an offer to serve as an assistant coach for the Brigham Young women’s team.
Wilton and his wife will move to Provo this summer. Three of their five adult children and their families live on the Mainland. Wilton is a high official in the Mormon church, which administers BYU.
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WAILUKU — We arrived early — about a dozen blog readers are here — and that meant … food. Here’s Princess Leila’s breakfast at Tasty Crust Restaurant:
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The RainBowTique set up to sell H logo merchandise:
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Na Koa executive director Don Weir offers free coffee and doughnuts to UH alumni:
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. . . Kaulana Noa, who started 49 consecutive games at offensive tackle for the Warriors, is a UH graduate who now works on Maui.
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Defensive end Tua Mahaley receives treatment before the practice:
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Here’s slotback Dustin Blount:
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Here’s defensive tackle Rocky Savaiigaea wrapping up his surgically repaired left triceps:
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Running back Jayson Rego was raised on Maui:
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The offensive line works out:
Whoa!
Number 2!
Very cool pics! Thanks, ST!
Hope all have a good practice and scrimmage.
Hope everyone is having a great time. What an outstanding idea to build support for the team.
Hoppy Easter!
Off to go fix my Mom’s PC. Esme & out…
Mmmm… Tasty Crust….
basebows 12 – 8 bottom of the 8th, Nev. runners on 2nd and 3rd 1 out.
Nev. Kort, S. advanced to third; Bowman, M. scored on a passed ball, unearned. basebows 12-9 1 out.
I went to tasty crust for the first time on a trip last December. Good stuff.
12-11 Hawaii.. still bottom of the 8th… dang.. too close to call.
Melino, N. doubled to right center, advanced to third on a fielding error by rf, 2 RBI (1-0 B); Jaquez, T. scored; Kort, S. scored.
Stassi, B. reached on a fielder’s choice, advanced to second (1-1 BK); Melino, N. out at third 1b to c to 3b
12-11 2 outs
top of the 9th 12-11, yup to close still. vinnie up to bat hopefully he can put one over the fence.
Catricala singled to left field (3-1 KBBB).
Macdonald grounded out to p, SAC (1-0 B); Catricala advanced to second
Catricala out at second c to ss, picked off.
Wong homered to center field, RBI (3-2 BBKSB).
2 outs
kolt hits monster HR. Bigball Jobu! 13-11, bowz! top of 9.
second time this season vinnie got picked off at second…san jose picked him off last series..
augusta update:
Perry and campbell t/1 @ -11 after 15, cabrera -10, furyk -8.
tiger and leftie in the clubhouse, T/10 w -4.
bottom of the 9th,13 – 11
Josh Slaats pitching in the 9th.
It’s a good day…
…Regarding the Maui scrimmage, another thought surfaced. For some of these boys, I’m thinking, will have put so much of they’re time into the UH football program, namely off season workouts, Spring and Fall Camps and regular season practices. Yet for a few of them they’ll probably never make the 64 man traveling roster. So I’m thinking, gees, it must be a big day for them today to experience jumping on a airplane, going through all the traveling rigors–some of which the heralded players take for granted…and even though it’s only to Maui it’s something they can absorb, make they’re eyes come bigger and add some remembrance they can store away once their playing days are over.
And I like to express my empathy to those unheralded players making up the Warrior roster…and making the Maui scrimmage…and showing some recognition to them. Yet, none the less, knowing they are a few probable steps behind their heralded team mates and knowing, too, they’ll probably seldom (or never) see they’re names on the 64 man traveling roster.
So I’m thinking that today’s scrimmage adds some enrichment to they’re Warrior football experience. And I’m very happy for them. Truly, I am. And I would think the coaches are, too, likewise.. For myself, I’ve always likened the underdog…and it’s not to say I have anything against the elitist. But for one day, for one simple road trip, and maybe perhaps, in they’re careers they ( the less heralded players that seldom go on the road trips) have a sense of belonging unlike the other road trips where they’re delegated to staying back here…and watching they’re team mates on television.
So, in summary, seeing how the lesser heralded players giving it everything they have for the program, but are seemingly and rightfully are left off the 64 man when the team goes on the road… it indeed makes me smile greatly knowing that today’s scrimmage on the road ( inclusive to all on the roster) gives them something they can cherish…and a little of a rewarding experience for their labor of love.
Al we don’t need two shooting point guards, we need play makers who make the other four better and contribute to the scoring. the point needs to be a slasher, passer and willing to drive to open the defense for the other bows to be open for good shots…good points aren’t the gunners but can score on what few shots they do take…i’d like to see a point who controls the flex offense and the only stats that i care about is his assist to turnover ratio, free throws and rebounds…
double-play, 5-4-3. Hawaii 13-11!!!! yoo Jobu!
so do we have any pitching left…i’m sure nevada is in the same hole
Ralph totally agree with you. It all starts with the PG because they have the ball in their hands every single play. Look at NC and Mich St they had Lucas and Lawson. The PG is the foundation of every team since they control the tempo and get the ball into the right hands at the right time.
Uh wins 13-11. good to see Kolten Wong got another hr, does anyone remember what he hit on thursday.
any weather update in manoa, i’m leaving in about 30 minutes to go to the softball game, anyone else besides Kazz going to the game..hiflyer are you coming to the game…
Inoke Funaki scores first TD as RB.. LOL!
Safety Kenny Estes gets 1st interception.
http://twitter.com/HawaiiAthletics
i thought ST and the princess weren’t going to maui because mgmt didn’t want to spend the dough
sloppy base running is on the base coaches too.
it’s a team effort that goes for coaches and base runners although getting picked at second has got be embarrassing for my couz vinnie.
Jason thanks for the wahine bb attendance….good to note that at some point in 2000-2003 they were able to garner 3000+ interested fans…my question is, actual peeps or tickets issued…nonetheless, a lot better than the 200 or less under e-bolla this season…
Auryte! Full pads (vs just shells)…good stuff for the Maui fans!
Thanks for the pics, Stephen!
Way to go BaseBows! 🙂 Now to take the series!
Mmmmm… that hash looks ono! and the short stack, too!
Aloha from the tropical islands of Hawaii on the coconut wireless in digital paradise….
Good Afternoon to the TsaiKo Ohana….esp those on Maui….
Happy Easter to the TsaiKo Ohana….
Back to the Future(of Lurking)
You know? I never understood why Vince Goo’s team did so poorly in his last year as Coach. Was it because he was being ushered out the door? Or was it just poor chemistry within the team? I do remember watching the games and wondering why he wasn’t really into the game like he usually was.
BUT, Goo had that ability to take what players he had and win more games than he lost. He found a way to make teams out of players without making excuses for what he had or didn’t have. Sometimes you could feel the rivalry between the men’s team and the women’s team. Not so, anymore.
eh, our pot-bellied OL needs richard simmons for trainer.
Spencer Smith nabs another pick for the defense.
Is Alexander making poor decisions? Or is the defense really coming into their own?
of the people mentioned as potential wahine BB headcoaches, Alika, Petersen, Wolfe and Bonvicini, I like Bonvicini as a coach with the most experience with a women program, knows recruiting, lots of game management experience, and many more intangibles. more importantly, she is the only woman candidate for a women sports and she is the best qualified to date.
Wow. Nice pix! Have a great day! Gotta meeting now.
Ralph – right now sunny, but looks like there might be some rain clouds moving in over manoa.
did alexander throw the two picks?
kolt went 4-6 on thurs w 3 rbis. today, i believe he went 4-5, 2 r, 5 rbis. that would give him 8-11, 4r, 7 rbis in 2 games.
kolt is hitting bigball @ peccole. da cheken is bled.
Ralph…
dunno. BUT I’d think so as it’s a scrimmage … so same offense.. same defense.. rather than a green vs white game, I think.
Wonder how many fans showed up for the scrimmage.
im not kool w bonvicini. she was fired at ariz w a year remaining and finished 10-20 for 2008. she is past her prime and already into the twilights.
get creative and hire someone w energy that will grow our program.
look, we have too many on the payroll at manoa staying for retirement. it seems we have no problems getting coaches to come here but must wait until they croak to get them out.
thats all part of the union-mindset at cooke–think about a shot-in-the-arm coach and someone that will get this program energized and up n running.
A “little birdie” says over 1000 at War Memorial; GA didn’t throw the piks
Bonvicini is only in her mid-fifties. Far cry from retirement. She had a bad spell, who hasn’t?
I’d like to know more why seven of the assistant coaches left in the past three years. The last was her closest associate who apparently left to spend time with family (may have been the writing on the wall, as well). The previous 6, opens some questions. Maybe it was just bad timing. From the death of a very special player, disciplinary suspensions of other key players, and assistant coaches getting better offers elsewhere. It can happen. Sometimes, you just need to pull back and collect yourself, again.
But her over-all record is like Vince’s. And it wasn’t that long ago when she was winning against some very tough competition.
D1shima,
I thought the 1000 was at the start of practice. Scrimmage started a couple of hours later.
Nice to know it wasn’t Greg that through those piks.
through = threw
mih,
I think the word got out that only had so many Big Macs; that musta hurt attendance 😆
If the HSF was working they could have shipped cases of Big Macs over. Heck, the team could have brought them over on the team buses and equipment trucks. HA!
Anyone remember how many showed at the G/W game last year at the stadium? I think 1000+ is good for a scrimmage this early.
bonvicini started coaching at Long beach when she was in her twenties and compiled a 325-71 record in 12 years.
She started coaching after playing.
So, Y cant we be creative and look for someone youthful?
enuff w da old farts.
think out-of-the-box, she is in the sunset of her career with an atitude.
wafan,
Howzit!
They went Maui, not Mauritania! Get McD’s ova dea! 😆
…but I hear wat you saying 🙁
MBB game 2 started.
wafan,
IIRC was like around 12-15000?
third round finals at augusta:
cabrera and perry t/1 @-11, cambell -9 and furyk -8.
leftie and @ -4.
Warriorfanny2,
Probably because most coaches with a minimum of 5 years of “successful” coaching won’t be looking for a new job, just yet. You’d have to take a gamble on an unproven one. And finding one that knows what winning is all about, is key. As a player, too, Bonvicini was outstanding.
“Bonvicini was inducted as a player into the Southern Connecticut State University Hall of Fame in 1989 and the Connecticut Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 1994. In October 1996, she was inducted as a coach into the Long Beach State Hall of Fame. Bonvicini began her coaching career under the wings of two of the game’s finest: Darlene May of Cal Poly Pomona and Dr. Frances Schaafsma of Long Beach State.”
She’s female. She’s probably got the best credentials of anyone applying and will probably come with Vince Goo’s nod of approval.
d1 . . .
12K to 15K. Wow! Great for O’ahu!!!
Did you watch the Georgia scrimmage today? Oh my. Their stadium looked like it was a regular season game. Geez.
Still, we are building the momentum and the tradition of a championship team. It will take time.
What is that saying? Good things come to those who wait. Maybe, patience is a virtue. Or something like that.
GA did play. Inoki looks good at RB!
Good pix today!
I have wracked my brain cells (all two of them) and cannot remember where Tiffiany’s and Tasty Crust are located. I remember the Tasty Crust sign in the past and keep on “seeing” it near the old-folks home in Wailuku.
Eh dat Princess plate look onolicious…wish I was there.
Anyway, nice pics and hope the boys are doing well, having fun, and enjoying their experience on Maui. For some it could be a once in a lifetime deal?
Tua look pretty thick nowadays what he weighing now 240-250lbs.?
Sorry GA did NOT play
What?
I thought the Tsaiko versions were…
wafan,
The one I like is: The buzzard who says, “Forget being patient, I’m killin’ somethin’!”
Montplaisir goes yard! 🙂
BaseBows cut lead to 1-2….
We knew Funaki could scramble and run. All he has to do is remain healthy throughout the season.
Actually, they all do!
Howz da Oline boyz looking today? I think with Coach Gordy these boys going bring back the best OLine in the WAC status once again.
mih, d1 . . .
Bwah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! Well stated.
Inoke “Da Turbo Tongan” Funaki going be mean for us at RB? He can take da hits and dish it out too, bruddah is pretty thick and quick! Once he get da blocking down, he going be au’ryte!
Thanks duffer!
(ahem) If you see the Princess wandering around there can you gently remind her there’s some folks waiting for some VIDEO!
OK looked good, but I’m a duffer, so what do I know!
Eh was Dustin Blount or Jovonte Taylor dat was sick? Cause if was Blount, he looking healthy and look like he got his weight and strength back…
Meant OL
Anyway, going wait to hear the good news about the scrimmage lataz, back to coloring these frikkin eggs… 🙂
PB . . .
Are you wishing you could be there? Or just in Hawai’i in general?
Were there refs on the field? Were they calling any holding penalties?
Mahalos duffer… I think once the OLine get everything together they can dominate… Our boys is definitely physical in the trenches but if can play with smarts and as one unit they can be a force this year!
D1, yeah but I think they were rookies! No holding calls
Holding and personals. Dang. Killed us so many times last year.
The thing about intra-squad stuff is always the “two-edged sword” aspect.
If the OL looks good, does that mean the DL needs help?
If the QB’s and Receivers roll it up, does that mean the DB’s and LB’s are lacking?
Ralph – She has a 7′ 6″ fun board. I can use it too…even though it’s pink. For a beginner, I’d suggest a longboard (around 8′ – 9′), then if she doesn’t like it you can use it. I’m looking into getting a stand-up paddle board.
GO BOWS
GO WARRIORS
wafan,
Both actually, wouldn’t mind if I was station at home again cause eventhough I live Cali, frikkin cold and not the same. Plus I wish I could see the boys play or at least da practices before I gotta take off to the land of sand. Besides Maui is my favorite island cause get dat onolicious guri guri ice cream fo cause buss mout akshon!
Thanks duffer…
…don’t let me keep you (and your entourage) from getting to the next meal! 😀
As long as the OLine play as one unit and can hold their ground, I’m happy. The DLine boys get advantage anyway this early in the year, plus when you get guys like Fonoti, Meatoga, Savaiigaea, Tufaga, Purcell, Hafoka, etc… no matter how good you, they still going wreak havoc and katoosh your QB!
DUFFER:
Any word on why GA did not play?
GA did not play bc most of the set starters or experienced players were held out.
pauao boy, j taylor is the player that got sick, not blount.
Salas didn’t play either
basebows not looking good in the second game down 4-1 top of 4th.
2-4 now… maybe it’s a new strategy.. wait till the later innings to take the lead.. give Nevada less opportunities to catch up again. The see-sawing in the past two games must have given the fans some near fainting spells.
2-4 bottom 5th
Did Rego play? If so, how did he do? It would be nice for a Maui boy to get a few touches at least.
rego played, had some good runs, 1 run for 15+ yards. scored a TD but was called back bc of holding.
dont worry, kolten and vinnie should each hit a homer before the night is over. bows will come back.
PB . . .
Yeah, I understand. Sometimes I wish I was back there but then I look at what I have in my labs and then I get over the feeling really quickly. HA! Miss the family, philosophies, people and food the most.
Thank goodness for the blog!
Hmm Wahine SB also under way.. down 0-2 after the first inning.
From a colleague who is a major Cougar Booster.
The Cougar Spring Scrimmage looked good with renewed interest and dedication to the team. The running plays clicked with strong blocking up front. The D will come into its own by the time they tackle the Warriors in early September. Still no word on the kick-off time.
Thanks for the info, LGW. Do you have any other highlights to share? I know that al will appreciate them too, because Sweety and I ran into him and his lovely “Boss” at Sam’s Club.
basebows lose second game 5-10
Two hours ago, Peaches and I ran into Curveball in the parking lot of Kiawe Grill and the Chinese restaurant he just got a take-out from.
Guess Peaches and I are having “eating sympathy pangs” with the Maui cattle calls — paralleling great amounts of eats (but not as much fun).
Kiawe Grill for lunch and we are going to Genji’s for dinner too…around 7:30 PM. I’m addicted to their chicken katsu and Peaches likes the fried chicken and shrimp tempura. Her daughter likes the hamburger steak. Don’t know about karaoke — haven’t made private room reservations for this week, but maybe… 🙂
We would be glad to have company at dinner. Probably won’t be there past 9:00 PM unless a room is available.
Finally back from my trip and I’m exhausted. We didn’t go home after Vegas, we stayed with friends in Whittier last night and spent the day with them at the Discovery Cube today. Great time, but my whole family is worn out.
It was great to see 702WarriorNation at the Buffet at Asia during a last-minute planned lunch. 702WN left a message with las vegas, but he was probably busy. Wish I could have attended the Maui practice/scrimmage today–I appreciate all the reports from practice, but there is nothing like being there!
This article about how Miami’s management is looking to dump John Beck (drafted by Miami earlier in the 2nd round where they also drafted Samson) mentions how Samson and Reagan weren’t bad players…Miami didn’t want them because the new management wanted new players who fit their system.
REGO!
Your a WARRIOR!
Howzit Garret
Boy! The 5F’s must be happening fast and furious at Tiffany’s….not a peep from the Peeps for nearly 4 hours!
Wun hunnerd!
Howzit gang.
Just saw all the post.
Feels good, no?
The new season is knocking on the screen door.
gonna upload pics soon.
nice day for a scrimmage.
no worries, ST and THE Princess will get you your vids.
and stories.
Mahalo to Coach Wilton and Good Luck in Provo (well, maybe not so much 😉 )
Hey c_c,
Did you get a tan today?
here’s my pics.
http://picasaweb.google.com/chawancut/MauiWarriorScrimmage041109#
Good luck to coach Wilton and thanks for all you did for the mens volleyball program.
Great pics chawan_cut. Thanks!
Great to hear reports coming out of Maui.
Best of luck to Coach Wilton on his future endeavors. Guess that’s anodda coach JD and company gotta replace.
So the BaseBows split the doubleheader. Overall they split the road trip, so I guess things are looking fine for now records wise, although it sounds like they could use some pointers on base running. If they can take at least 3 of 4 from Sacramento State next weekend, I think they’ll be fine the rest of the way. Continue to at least split on the road and take 3 of 4 at home and they’ll be cruising into the NCAA Tournament.
Thanks to Coach Wilton from some memorable years of Men’s Volleyball. I’m sure he’ll do exceptionally at BYU with the women’s program. Best of luck to him.
c_c thanks for the pics, did they show anything of the kicking game.
c_c . . .
Thank you for the photos! Awesome stuff.
Just peeking in. YEA Kenny Estes!!!!!
All the best to Coach Wilton. Wish we coulda got the NCAA Champ back for him.
*WAC Standings:
1. NEV 5-2
2. NMSU 4-2
3.SJSU 5-3
4. HAW 4-3
5. FSU 1-1
6. SAC 1-3
7. LaT 1-7
*NMSU @ FSU, DH, SUN Apr 12
Week #3:
Sac St @ HAW
NMSU @ NEV
FSU @ LaT
SJSU, WAC-bye
*HAW and NEV will lose one WAC game–no make-up
No kicking game.
Brent Symonds didn’t even make the trip.
spencer smith is huge.
letsgowarriors:
he is also very quick and likes to hit people…….
Aloha to Coach WIlton. We’ve seen some great volleyball over the years, from Yuval to Jason Olive to Costas to Clay Stanley to the present crop of players. Wish him well as he continues on in his life.
Da dark side tour must be going strong. No reports from any of them. 😀
Kongrads to Kolt!
In the three-game series against Nevada, Kolt hit .666 (10/15) banged out 10 hits, scored 5 runs and drove in 9, plus had one BB.
Kolt homered twice (6,7) and matched that number in doubles (7,8).
Wong leads the bowz in runs (30), hits (44) and HRs (7).
Kolt’s .336 BA and 28 RBIs are second on the team.
He most certainly will be nominated for WAC/POW honors.
Uncle Don remarked during the game SAT, that he would have to go back in time before he could match a HAW-bred product as talented as Kolt is displaying in his frosh year for the rainbows.
The bows had other great hitters this series as they banged out 48 hits, 30 runs, 11 doubles and 7 HRs.
On the D side the bows D made 9 errors on the field resulting in 4 unearned runs.
Our pitchers didnt bring their control, issuing 18 BBs, 11 in the first-game loss in Xtra innings.
They werent effective when throwing strikes, allowing 46 hits and 30 ERs….yikes!
We fell asleep on the basepaths and were picked off of second and first in crucial situations that were rally killers.
jmwachamacallit,
A little birdie says the Tsaiko invasion of the Dark Side is in full swing!
A warm Aloha and Mahalo to Coach Wilton!
Yo C_C!!! Ya pics, dude! Friggin awesome! Thanks!
Anything exciting happen today?
homey,
I think Ralph got a surfboard!
curveball, good to hear u like our georgia safety.
That is a key position and we need somone to step-up to top WAC caliber if we expect to improve on D….not just a starter.
Spence has had a tough 3-year apprenticeship and has made steady progress–sounds like he is ready to make his statement.
How do u compare him to JP?
…my Easter ham is done! Mmmmm 🙂
Best wishes to Coach Wilton. There seems to have been several times where he was close to taking a job at BYU…this way he can retire from UH and still help out at BYU.
It will be interesting to see who applies to replace him…the UH job has to be one of the most attractive men’s volleyball positions available. With so few teams playing men’s volleyball, and with the attendance and TV for UH games, it has higher visibility at UH than just about any other men’s volleyball program. However, budget cuts (3 to a room, one day less on road trips for travel) and the travel burden will make it tough for Wilton’s successor to match his success.
I still believe that Coach Wilton and his team won that national title…and if HF had fought for it then UH would still have that banner displayed.
Free play link time. Please ignore my next 5 posts if you do not want the off-topic stuff.
Curved laser beams could be used to guide where lightning strikes by firing the lasers into thunderclouds.
DARPA is looking to fund technology that will allow soldiers to look through concrete walls and give them a detailed picture of a building’s interior.
Canadian scientists found the edge of space above the Earth.
Bluetooth 3.0 is coming on April 21, with faster speeds (up to 480 Mbps), greater reliability, and even allowing Bluetooth to run over WiFi.
Pres. Obama plans to buy 17,600 fuel-efficient cars and hybrids for the federal government–this works for his pledge to improve the fuel efficiency of the federal government’s cars (each car must be more fuel efficient than the car it replaces) and it will be a nice boost to the US car industry.
Free play links pau.
Howzit Maverick!
Word on the street is that some have under-estimated the power of the Dark Side….
What’s the chances some of those 17,600 cars end up being Fords! 😯 😈 😆
here’s tonight’s news!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTzH4XBu-Ds
did bighilo make it back to hilo or did whitey corrupt him to his core and left susan at home waiting for the giggler…
d1,
kinda got a tan.
more full of food.
oh yeah, as a note for the pics. in case you were wondering, the reason why the stands look so empty is because the majority of the fans sat on the side i took pics from. the parking lot was on that side and i guess most people didn’t want to walk around to the pressbox side to sit.
Got to also see #65 more than hold his own!
Ralph,
Big Hilo missed his flight! 🙂
did Kahai play center or guard? did mom show up?
warriorfanny2:
no comparison to be made yet…we will talk about that in the fall..
Good news for nalani! 🙂
…eh wait…duffer?
Wat you doing? How come you not on the Dark Side Tour?
d1 – he using his iphone as they tour the darkside.
Kahai played center, didn’t see Nalani.
d1
My spaceship is an older model, doesn’t have auto pilot like whitey’s.
hey duffer did you buy yours second hand from george jetson?
farewell to mike wilton.
thanks for the memories!
you brought the men’s vb team from out of obscurity to become the talk of the town and they especially endeared the hearts of many a local woman.
al
George who? 🙂
duffer,
no try act like you so young before i reveal your true age to the general public.
to be honest…..if those tsaikettes are tagging along the darkside tour, then, that will curtail the amount fun to be had.
stevem…
weren’t you just at kiawe’s a few days ago?
i thought i saw your car at genji’s. we attempted to go slurp noodles at sanoya’s but opted for minato’s since the line was so long.
Mahalo, Coach Wilton! Job well done in Hawaii, best of luck for the rest of your coaching career.
I saw bighilo on the news but I didn’t recognize any other tsaiko. he must have been stalking liz chun
Ralph,
Maybe that explains the quick powder touch-up by Liz in c_c’s pic 😉
Speaking of bhf2, I guess Aloha not flying out of Maui this afternoon. Maybe he’s stuck in the Dark Side?
Well, hope the Easter Bunny brings me sumtin’ good…
Oyasumina-tsai….
I don’t usually comment, but I have to because of Coach Wilton. The sport I watched most from when I was a baby was UH Men’s Volleyball. Best of luck to him, and thanks for all of the years. I will be at the last game, hopefully I won’t cry.
i am glad that wilton will have the opportunity to say goodbye in front of home crowd.
al #162:
Yep. Wonder if the crowds will come out for one last hurrah…..
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Yo, Tsaikos! I can say I’ve been on Captain Whitey’s darkside tour. Wow. It was a blast — the whole day and night were a blast. Good night!
Al — yes on both counts. Ran out of Kiawe Grill leftovers yesterday so had to replenish 🙂 Didn’t get out of Genji’s until midnight when we decided to give the mics to others in the main lounge. Interesting night–now I know we can brave the main lounge if we overflow our private room.
On the issue of pointguards for the men’s BB team, I hope people will reserve judgement until we see what the 2 kids can do. They are supposed to be legit PGs WITH the ability to drive & hit for a high percentage outside. We really lacked the outside threat in a number of games this past 2 seasons; I think Coach Nash is addressing the issue. Although I didn’t dislike Parghalava, his shooting & ability to create was erratic & his defense was nonexistent. The incoming kids sound pretty dynamic & if Kareem & Hiram keep improving, we can platoon players. Let’s hope they can land a quality post player or dynamic forward.
I wonder what time the bars close on Maui, only duffer and chawan cut emerged from the abyss of the dark side to post, or did whitey take them into the bowels of happy valley for an all niter…
Good morning all, it’s 8:20 am here in Marshall, Texas…..have a wonderful Easter Sunday…be safe.
MIH,
caught your take on the previous blog and I say, ditto, to that thought.
take care…going to have my breakfast especially since I’ve seen pic’s of that plate of food from this blog…laters.
Almost forgot…..I hope Mr. Funaki has a lot of fun and magic this season at rb, he is truely a classy guy.
A most Joyous Easter Sunday to all!!!
c_c . . .
Thanks for the news clips!
Good luck to Wilton!
Never had the opportunity to watch you coach but followed the team over the years. Good health to you!
Garret . . .
Interesting article about the edge of space. I always thought it was a seamless change between the atmosphere and space.
Two distinct layers?
I sure hope each of you counted the total number of eggs with which you started before the Easter Bunny hid them! There is nothing like discovering a surprise about two months from now!
so the next men vb coach will be picked by a booster, former AD, and broadcaster plus two former players…googled ken rowe, no info…does the AD and booster have any connection to vb? does robbs do the vb games and does he know people out there for references and cross check the applicants resume….e-bolla wasn’t vetted properly.
barely a word from the tsaikos on Maui….whitey got to be host of the year, everyone must be having fun to post any news of the scrimmage or what’s happening on Maui….
Peeking out of the Starship. I have come back into the light. My mind is reeling with the events of the past 24 hours.
First things first. Happy Easter everyone!
To our Starship Captain, I’d like to offer my appreciation for taking us on the ultra-darkside escapade.
“What happens in the dark side, stays in the darkside!”
Mahalo Whitey & Duffer for showing us your Maui hospitality!
Ralph,
Happy Easter Tsai-kos!
Good Morning Kekoa!
Saw some of the coaching staff at Tiffanys after the scrimmage.
We may need a roll call for the Tsai-kos that went on the tour last night!
Duffer . . .
Do you folks need to contact officer Rego to find the missing Tsai-kos?
Note to Rob25: You need to start a “Cash Cab” on Oahu! Thank you for driving us Tsaiko (‘s).
To da Twins: Some day your *Prince* will come! Your encounters with the Warrior team at the autograph tent yielded signatures from every player, coach, and even the guy selling plate lunches!
wafan,
Worried about Stretch and Sleaze, they kinda young compared to the experienced captain of the space ship whitey!
Happy Easter Tsaikos!
Duffer ~ Bhf2 has been deported to Hilo as of 0′ dark-thirty this morning.
C_C left under very similar circumstances.
No word from the others yet. Things kinda blurry this morning…I put up a flare as I came out of the Starship…waiting for the Mothership to send provisions. Maui Sausage from Up Country would be good!
Shoots! I almost forgot about da scrimmage! What a FANtastic show of force…but I digress…
Yesterday, I bumped into Coach Mac at Hnl airport. He was understandably excited (about my Tsaiko Tee). Met the other coaches as I continued to #52. St and the Princess were in the waiting room, so started taking roll as players and family members showed up.
Hop, skip, and a jump later…we are in Kahului!
headed back to HNL now.
thanks to bighilofan for the ride to the airport.
hope everyone else has safe travels back home as well.
thanks to the maui hosts for everything!
Breakfast with our gang is always noisy as everyone decides their scrumptilicious starter meal of the day OUT LOUD!
Before we knew it…War was declared at War Memorial Stadium!…and we were there to witness it.
Happy Easter All!
A glorious celebration for everyone….
…and for the more secular crowd
…a sing-a-long!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1FUTpPRYAw
Why didn’t Brett Symonds make the trip?
Gosh durnit Kekoa!
Pulling the ol’ “What happens in…” rule, eh? Well, perhaps an exwmption can be made at the next CC 😉
😳 exemption
Good Morning All!
Glad to see that everyone had such a great time yesterday on the Island of the Valleys!
Happy Easter! Praise and thanks for a risen savior.
mainlandfan,
perhaps at this stage, the coaches want to spend the time (and available airline seat) on exploring other areas/players…just MHO.
Howzit DPK! Long time no see…
…off to church!
mainlandfan,
No kickoffs, punts, field goals or extra points at the scrimmage.
I would have liked to see the punter and kicker though.
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HAPPY EASTER!
Man- I gotta make breakfast. That pic of Leila’s plate is just too much.
I’m almost ready to go buy some CB Hash! Pancakes, eggs and bacon will have to do.
Any sign of PL videos yet?
Mahalo to c_c for his pix and vids!
Although no kicking game observed seems it was a nice team building event that should not have excluded any players as a simple matter of keeping the team unity. Maybe seats were limited and there were other players that did not go as well.
Happy Easter everyone !!!!!
Ralph (#176)
Ken Rowe played early 1980s, from the Hilo Rowe volleyball family. BigHilo can probably add more info about him.
Happy Easter to all Tasikos near and far!
Just beginning to crawling out of the “black hole” called sin city – still wobbly – not enough sleep whenever I go there with this special group of friends!
Good luck to Coach Wilton!
Happy Bifday to Florida Patti ( and out best to Ted )!
Coach Nash starting to build a solid foundation to the BB team!
OK, back to sleep.
wf2, need your opinion on the slots
Good morning Tsaikos!
Happy Easter to all! Make sure you find all the eggs you hid.
Nice to hear reports from the Tsai-kos just emerging from the darkside tour. 😀
Happy Easter one and all!
Off to church!
Good morning tsai-ko’s and welcome back all the maui trekkers. by the moaning and groaning looks like all went well
8) Sun is up, the day is warm and everyone should go out and have a fine Easter Sunday. What ever you will do make it a good one.
enjoy lattas esmeeeeeeeeeeee whossssssssssssssssssh
Hi A-House- had your own “darkside tour”, eh???
Is it fishing season yet?
Misoyaki butterfish from AK…. mmmm.
kk- yea! Sun is out! Turn off gas backup heater today. Phew!
GO TIGER!!!!
Capt. got away from the Somali pirates!
Whoa- Lefty is charging!
Every practice was scripted before Spring ball started.
It seems that yesterday was about finding who would be the back-ups in the depth chart for the rest of Spring so that rep counts can be established for the rest of the practices.
No need special teams yet because they are usually manned by those who are 2 and 3 on the depth so need to establish who is in those spots first.
If Symonds is the Kicker he can practice on his own on Oahu just as easily as on Maui.
Just going thru the motions at this point with ad hoc line-ups to please spectators doesn’t seem to be a priority for Mac.
With Wilton retiring, is it time to retire the Men’s VB program, as well? I like watching VB but there are just too few teams left and the attendance levels seem to have also been dropping. Or do we need to keep it for our D-1 status?
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