Monday ramblings

No warrior named?

LAME.

In case this isn’t seen at the bottom of yesterday’s blog:

Some key points from this article about Aloha Stadium:

1. The maintenance repairs that were supposed to take 4 years are instead going to take at least 8 years. No revised cost estimate is provided, which means that it will be quite a bit more than the $185 million previously estimated.

2. DAGS Director Russ Saito says that a new stadium site needs to be found now if it will be ready by the time Aloha Stadium’s maintenance projects are in need of replacement in 20 years.

3. Saito estimates that the new turf for Aloha Stadium will cost *$3 million*. I did a study of the turf projects at colleges around D-IA on this blog a month or so ago and found that the normal replacement cost to get a new turf is about $700k, though some pay a little less and others like Oregon go top-of-the-line and pay about $1 million.

4. Aloha Stadium manager Scott Chan says that the state of Hawaii will pay *ALL $3 million* for the turf replacement–he says that the NFL is not kicking in any money like they did last time for the turf.

5. The Aloha Stadium Authority does not plan to add luxury boxes or any other amenities to the stadium.

http://pacific.bizjournals.com/pacific/stories/2010/10/11/story3.html?b=1286769600^4066401

“Where” should be “were”

Garret, I think that would go against the WAC’s ongoing “head in the sand” policy.

Top Ten!

Could have been higher up on the charts

but customers got in the way of my reading what’s important, WB

Greg Salas got ROBBED…

…Taua? San Jose state?…jeeeez…give me a break.

Grest seeing everyone at Fresno. The Bay area chapter of the alumni association sure knows how to throw a party!

Just noticed that the Warriors are 7 1/2 point favorites this week against Nevada which I think is interesting since the wolfpack is ranked 19 and 21 in the two polls and UH doens’t even get one vote. I’m liking the disprespect to UH. Just go out there, knock heads, and get the job done.

Siting in the box w/ JD, we had the UH coaches on one side and the press on the other – separated by glass windows. Our coaches in the box work very hard. Not sure how old Mouse is, but he was one of the most animated folks there.

Every time UH got a first down, we did our own “It’s another Warrior First Down”. The people in the press box were slightly amused. It was really sad for the Fresno crowd as they started leaving right after the 4th quarter started. Even after they would get another first down, the P.A. announcer gave up his cheer of “It’s another Fresno State first down.” The two most populated sections in the stadium when the clock ran out in the forth quarter were Section 24 – UH Fans, and the other side of the stadium – the Fresno band. Was chilling to see the team do the haka after the game.

So, my buddy who came to Fresno with me was in the spirit of wearing a green shirt and sitting with the UH folks. We agreed to meet at the car after the game. 45 minutes later, still no Dave. Finally, get a call from him, and he’s about a mile from the stadium. I guess Fresno cops don’t know the parking lots, or just gave “wrong” directions to anyone wearing green. Hmmm….

#3 Garrett…same ole Hawaii kine business/politics/eyewinks/favors…8-years?

That’s so ridiculous it’s funny…(until i realize i’m a taxpayer).

Taua had a big run that gave him most of the yardage, against SJSU. Salas had a complete game as a receiver, aganist Fresno State. Hank took the words right out of my mouth!

I agree with pakegold – forget the WAC player of the week awards (although I think Salas was very deserving). Being WAC champs would be much more satisfying! Let’s beat the Wolf Pack this week!

First Hewitt, and now this? Seems like the WAC is pissed at Hawaii for something.

Pomai,

UH-38, Nevada-28

GO WARRIORS!!!!!

As long as we get Moniz into the top 16, somehow. It will come down to his performance, and the votes of all of those reporters that make up the Selection Committee, because many of the QB’s ahead of Moniz now aren’t really that good. Guess they just got lots of people voting for them on computers at the moment. So, the Selection Committe will determine the final 16 that move on to round two of the voting, and it starts over with a clean slate.

I just cast one “Mo” vote for Moniz.

gmahoney – of course the tailate is on, we are at the upper area this weekend.

…and from a New Mexico St. site:

Englewood, Colo. – Junior defensive lineman Donte Savage and freshman place kicker Tyler Stampler have been named WAC Defensive Player of the Week and Special Teams Player of the Week, respectively as announced by the conference office Monday morning. This is the first WAC Player of the Week awards for the Aggies this season.

Savage, a native of Portland, Ore., had a career night for the Aggies in a 16-14 win over New Mexico. He led the team with nine tackles, while recording the Aggies’ first two sacks of the season. He also tallied four tackles for a loss of 33 yards and forced two fumbles, one of which gave NM State the ball back and led to the game-winning field goal. Savage also recorded two pass break-ups.

Stampler, from Lauderdale, Fla., hit three field goals in the Aggies’ win over New Mexico, 16-14. He recorded a long of 39 yards in the first quarter, followed by a 34 yarder late in the same quarter. Stampler would hit the game-winning field goal with just 1:56 left in the game, a 22-yard attempt. Stampler becomes the first Aggie kicker to hit three field goals in a game since Nov. 6, 2004.

The Aggies travel to Fresno, Calif., this week to take on the Fresno State Bulldogs beginning at 8:30 p.m. (MT). The game will be televised on ESPNU.

Oh, I see… the WAC is trying to stroke NMSU so that they up their win streak to two games. Well, good luck in beating a tee’d off Fresno State team! Maybe Leilehua’s Manley will get the job done for the Aggies!

Happy Birthday Michigan Warrior!

expat

excellent observations

2007 was magical

but we didn’t dominate

so many close calls

Beating Nevada this Saturday will trump over any award.

Wonder if ESPN would consider dropping the NMSU @ Fresno show, and agree to air the Nevada game instead?

They would have stronger ratings.

ST, can you get on the Red phone hotline and make that suggestion?

assesment = assessment

I hate double consonants! My fingahs getting old!!!

Is that right, Rich? 7.5 point favorites over the Wolfpack?

the current line is now 8 points. Hawaii favored.

Link: http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-football/odds/las-vegas/

Ethan,

Uh, still looks like a minus 7.5 at the Wynn and Leroys Sportsbook.

UH 42

Nevada 21

Where are people getting that we are the favorites?

Every single place says we’re dogs.

UH vs Nevada

28    –    17    4UH

35    –    14    gigi

35    –    31    LK

38    –    21    wafan

38    –    21    tommui

38    –    28    MP

38    –    31    GRM

38    –    35    longdistance808

41    –    27    NYUH

42    –    17    Pomai

42    –    21    Tarai

42    –    24    UKU

42    –    28    gmahoney

42    –    31    losthawaiian

42    –    35    LizKauai

42    –    41    Jack Flash

44    –    29    RedZone

44    –    38    Kev-1

45    –    24    al

45    –    28    HiFlyer

45    –    31    UHFan808

45    –    42    MR. GIGI

48    –    20    madeinhawaii

48    –    27    Steve

48    –    42    Boo-sit

49    –    21    DPK

49    –    24    Pride

49    –    28    Tcahng

49    –    45    Glen

52    –    34    Lils.808

52    –    35    chopsueyboy

52    –    45    Ballpicker

53    –    24    bighilofan2

56    –    14    d1

56    –    17    Kekoa

56    –    49    jm2375

60    –    30    HNL

63    –    27    Ipu Man

Mahalo, Papajoe2!

Ipu Man… didn’t St. Louis just get it done not too long ago?

Roosevelt had theirs done not that long ago, too. I think.

Last Call..

Maybe more reason for Hawaii to move their other sports to the Big West and take their football where it will benefit UH the most, eh? If that means staying with the WAC so be it… but if it means something else, having the other teams safely tucked away in a West Coast conference may be a blessing.

Wonder if the new Governor would want to “privatize” Aloha

stadium and then maybe someone like MacDonalds could

bring in their contractors from China and do it in one week

for a cost of ?????

Good morning Tsaikos…

My apologies to all the Tsaikos who went to Giovanni’s on Saturday. My mom was released from the hospital @ the exact same time the game was on. Tried to let other Tsaikos who were going to be there know what had happened and that I would be late. However, by the time the paperwork was completed and I got my mom home it was almost the third quarter so I decided that I wouldn’t go down to Giovanni’s. I really wanted to go because besides the good friends who would be there, I heard the food was also supposed to be good. Next time.

Thanks to all who have been calling to find out my status and who were concerned as to where I have been. I am okay, I think……MWAHAHAHAHAH….

Again my apologies….

Just win, baby!! That’s the bottom line. Gives more ammo to UH to in order to take care of all this conference affiliation or going independent dilemma.

Funny how much a win helps with dealing with another Monday at work. Everyone seems to be in good mood 🙂

In the 2008-2009 fiscal year…the State appropriated $3.3 million for plans, design, construction, and equipment for the new field turf and track improvements for Leilehua High School.

CoolEthan,

The gambling line still confuses me as I dont give a rat’s okole to gamble.

Happy Birthday Michigan Warrior and gmahoneymommy!

For the love of God! I forgot today was a holiday. Got halfway to town before realizing it!!!!

Bowwar

Nevada is the SAME Nevada team we’ve playes the last two seasons. If anything last season was more of a threat with Lippencott still around to add to Taua and CK.

They’re ranked and SO WHAT?

Nevda has YET to bring their A game against the Warriors.

Even last season at Reno, Nevada wasnt able to manhandle and injury-ridden dilapidated UH defense…

I have NO respect for this program especially considering their undeserved invite to the Mountain West.

Damn typos. I tried the SWYPE feature on my Droid. Never again.

Its the feature that allows one to text or type by literally swiping your finger from letter to letter to type. Its like playing connect the dots with the letters on the touchscreen keyboard.

It takes practice.

Personally, I don’t care about winning awards….JUST WIN GAMES BABY!!! I love being the underdog…gives us more fight and bite….

Just take it to the pack…Contain Kaepernick….and play smart D…

Score early and often and we can win this thing…

Let’s get the crowd out there too. The twelfth man can be a beautiful thing.

Leilehua’s field probably has the newest turf. It was on O16 against Mililani right after the UH game. I think it costs approx.$1 mil, but my concern is in 5 years, how will we get the money to replace it. I know that Leilehua is always raining and the field is always a mud pit so having a field turf there is good, but when it starts to wear down, with Hawaii’s red tape, how long will it take before they get the money to replace it? In the mean time, where will their games be played? All road games? I understand that Mililani High School is also under consideration for field turf. Do the teams with field turf practice on the turf? Everyday use will wear down the field sooner. Not only for football and JV football, but girls soccer, girls jv soccer, boys soccer, track and field, band (yes, the band uses the field for practice and competitions), and also other outside of school events, like summer fun track and field state championships, Pop Warner championships, church events, football Pro day, etc.. Although Mililani’s field looks mostly green from the highway, if you go down to the field, you realize that its about 98% weeds (I don’t know what they call it, but its the big weeds, the kine that if you step on it wrong, you can easily sprain your ankle) and the rest is either real hard, dried dirt with footprints and holes or mud. They also don’t have any practice fields for their other sports other than the outfield of their baseball field. Leilehua’s field turf was started after last football season and was completed in time for this football season. Their soccer teams played all their games on the road last year.

hmmm. So how come the public schools are closed today.

Gigi…#85, Public schools on all fall break

Nevaddie’s defense seems to have improved a great deal since previous seasons. Yes, we should be worried about Kapearnick, Taua, and co. but we also must be weery of their “d”. We must take care of the ball, continue to improve on special teams, take care of the ball, ELIMINATE the penalties, take care of the ball, cause some turnovers, and did I mention, take care of the ball.

It was supposed to be Teacher Institute Day for teachers on Oʻahu; that was given up as one of the six furlough days for this year.

Note: For those who thought there were no furlough days anymore for educators, all six days are on non-instructional days (when students weren’t going to be in school, anyways).

(J)J no need say sorry, just worried we nevah hear from you, main thing all is well. Anyway SailorBlue made up for your lost vocal cheers. LOL

I graduated from Leilehua technically last school year but earlier this year an they started putting in the turf at about I would estimate it at around December they said they would finish by March but ended up rushing in May for they worked on it when ever it didnt rain an well we live in Wahiawa so yeah but I would say it took 5 months for Leilehua I would assume if they were to do returfing it would take lesser in a area if a)it doesnt rain b)the Workers I dont know Work. Everytime I checked up on how it was looking the workers were sitting down talking story nothing.

From Parade Magazine about immigrants moving to America:

Since Iraqi women are accustomed to raising their children communally, they can feel isolated in the U.S., Zainab says. “Back home, families have aunts, sisters, and neighbors who watch the children too. If your kid misbehaves outside, he gets spanked in the street, and parents thank the neighbors for spanking them. Here no one has help.”

This is basically what is lacking in today’s kids. No discipline, parents crybabying, and no respect for teachers. Crack em if they deserve it. No hurt nobody except make kid’s mom and dad more responsible cause they no like the shame it brings to the family.

100

So Pomai….was Giovanni’s a good place to go??? How was the food???

Some people didn’t think that Hawaii couldn’t beat Fresno St. Garrett was one of them. Another one was Dave Reardon. What’s up w/ Reardon? He probably will take Nevada this week. He’s not convinced that Hawaii is a good football team. I believe that this Hawaii football team is getting better every week. The offense is playing at a high level and scoring points. The defense is making some plays and getting some turnovers, 3 interceptions each of the last 2 games. The special teams IS getting better, especially with Dustin Blount returning kickoffs and not giving up big yardage. We will score a lot of points against Nevada. Nevada will score some points too and it looks to be a high scoring shootout. But, I like our chances at home. My prediction later this week after a little more study. I said last week that Hawaii would score 49 points. Right on the nose! I said Fresno St. would not score, 0. But, we let em off the hook and they scored 27. The last touchdown we gave up was a garbage touchdown. Hawaii WILL beat Nevada this week.

How things have changed and how the mighty has fallen. Florida has lost the last 2 games, Penn St. has lost the last 2 games, Texas has lost the last 2 games, USC as lost the 2 games. Now, 3 of them, Florida, USC, and Texas stand a good chance of losing this week, against Mississippi St., California, and Nebraska. Luckily, Penn St. if off this week. When was the last time these 4 teams lost 2 in a row. I can’t remember. And, when was the last time BYU is an underdog this week by 29 1/2 points against at TCU. Never! Two teams that have been down this decade is coming back, Nebraska and Florida State. I believe Notre Dame won’t lose another game this year and will even beat USC this year.

Greg Salas is playing like an All-American. He’s catching everything w/ yards after catch, in traffic, spectaculer grabs. He leads the nation in total receptions and receiving yards right now.

Pomai:

Warriors 49

Pack 35

derek, it is basically good to have ying and yang from the HA. this keeps our warriors from getting big headed and makes them perform at a higher level. sometimes i think like you about dr, but basically he writes a good story from facts he reserarched.

Sportsforum,

You are absolutely right. Leahey was good, he now absolutely sucks. He constantly is mistaking players and continuously makes up words that is no where to be found in the english language. He is an icon but the sun sets on everyone.

The Nevada/Hawai’i game is scheduled for espn3, but will probably be blacked out here. I’m planning on doing my part in selling out the game!

good gloomy monday morning tsaiko’s and tsaikett’s

firstly congrats to warrior fball team on a great road win. defiantly put dem dogs in their place….sit ubu sit UH did that…. bwhaaaa. totally a team win and have to admit did not expect a “w” but damn glad it happened.

adding more congrats to the UH ohana aka wahine soccer team also taking on the dogs and putting a win over them. how sweet was last weekend.

as for the WAC can’t control or comment on idiots. time to seriously consider what the WAC means to UH. they have been excellent, considerate and accommodating members since joining. what else must be done before UH is given it due respect as the senior member.

Nevada has not won in Hawaii since 1948… they have never won at Aloha. This is a long-standing tradition! A tradition that has to be preserved at all costs!

WARRIORS defend your honor! Defend your home! Preserve the TRADITION!!!

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koakane,

Now that is hilarious!!

On Nevada’s two opening drives against San Jose, they only ran once. I guess they’re trying to loosen up the 8 in the box defenses for future games.

I find it very disturbing that it costs less than $800,000 to install field turf on the mainland and $3,000,000 in Hawaii — big WHY? Does it cost nearly $2,000,000 to ship the material? Some one or more than someone is taking Hawaii for a ride and lining their pockets!!!!!!!!!!

there was no pidgin in the mrs. post so thought it was she… lol

karl benson is donkey doodoo. what happened to the w-a-c’s policy of “spreading it around” when it comes to player of the week honors (how the hell brittany hewitt didn’t get pow for that road trip to nmsu and latech). oh, the translation must mean anyone but a UH player.

UH 41-31.

Lahainaluna just installed a new turf field, got a donation of 2 million from

from a women who’s kids didn’t even go to Lahainaluna. Luna’s just

played there first home game on saturday afternoon.

Try $1,466,000.00 to the guys with greasy palms.

Wonder if the dust that’s collected on it while being shipped will protect it from the harmful UV rays.. like rust will protect iron?

Great piece on Corey Paredes on the Coach Mac Show last night. My son has classes with and hangs around many of the football players we see on Saturday. Despite his ferocious nature on the field my son says Corey is one of the smartest (in the classroom) and nicest of the bunch.

Mr. Garret,

Well Nevada didn’t win big at SJSU but at least the game will be televised on ESPN3.

Warriors played tough this past Saturday. It was a very exciting game to watch!

The Fresno QB did break away from the pocket for decent gains. Hopefully, the Warrior D will not let that happen to Nevada’s QB and make him pay for trying.

Mahalo, midnight!!!

Special teams play will be very important this week.

No long kick returns by the Pack.

No blocked punts or kicks by the Pack.

No muffed catches by the Warrior kick return team.

No long snap to the punter in our own endzone over the punter’s head to give the Pack a safety.

No muffed snap by the field goal holder while trying to kick a field goal for the win with no time left on the clock.

No giving up a first down by the Warriors when the Pack try a fake punt in the fourth quarter when we desperatly need the ball back.

42UH—34 nv

We were penalized about twice the number of times and yards in penalties over Fresno. That would kill us against Nevada.

Auwe, forgot about lunch at the Willows. I wonder what dey eating?

madeinhawaii:

October 11th, 2010 at 12:03 pm

Pride..

They should put you on a bench near the sidelines… and whenever a player makes a flagrant foul or has a mental lapse, they should send him over to sit next to you so that they can get a boot of “Pride”.

err.. … I mean.. boost…

No worry MIH. Half an hour of bear crawls on Monday and Tuesday morning after a game at 5:00 in the morning followed by half an hour of sprints, should solve that problem quickly.

That’s the old Dick Tomey rehabilitation program for guys who were late to practice or meetings in the 80’s. Afetr about the first two weeks of the season, no one was ever late. Great re-hab program.

hubby just informed me that SMU’s record is same as UH 4-2. Should be able to go to the Hawaii Bowl. What do you think?

Pomai:

October 11th, 2010 at 12:09 pm

So Pride do you think special teams is going to be important part this game?

I agree with you Pomai, special teams are important.

We been talking about the Papa Leahy “kupuna moments” for years. yet for some reason, I just can’t picture a UH football sportscast without him. He has just been part of the mix. Maybe they can have one “spotter” for him in the production booth.

I think Robert Kekaula calls one hell of a game on radio. He’d be awesome on K5 if that could ever be worked out with KITV.

BIK

madeinhawaii I thought I read somewhere that Kaepernick thinks football players from Alaska are all panties……..

Pride. – how about no boneheaded penalties on special teams, esp when the returner has a loooooong return? Didn’t UH have 2 called back on Saturday?

Last call I know that it has happened to some others, but there is absolutly no virus on the website, it even happened to me when I was checking a new page I was putting up, it turned out it was due to a broken link, it seems that if there is a broken link on our sever it redirects you to a error 404 page, and most virus programs such as Norton pick that up as a “intrusion Attempt” once the link was fixed there was no problem. But please send me an email so I can get more details. pomai at nawahine dot com

Pomai… looks like your link is trying to redirect me to http://www.allvideo.org.uk

allvideo.org.uk is owned by a Russian source.

http://whois.domaintools.com/allvideo.org.uk

Pomai,

I get the same malware warning. Looks like you’ve been hacked.

Check your index script for

http://www.google-analitics.com/ga.js

Pomai,

The link on my phone sends me to the Na Wahine site.

On my PC, it sends me to another like the others are mentioning.

Ms. jm2375,

Symantec. Using Chrome as my browser.

Pride. – not you, dear sir. 😀

I think the $3mil at leilehua included the track too. I’m not too sure about that because I didn’t notice it (wasn’t looking for it) on the TV. A few years ago, the rubberized track at Mililani cost $1mil. It was used for all kinds of track meets, even if the host team wasn’t there.

Only other info I have is the attacking computer is in Bosnia . The virus is called Fake Web Page 5. I’m using Firefox.

jm2375:

October 11th, 2010 at 1:03 pm

Pride. – not you, dear sir.

Used to be my dad’s nickname for me when I was growing up, that’s why I asked.

Howzit from the N-PNW (Northern PNW)….ey?

Even way up here it smells like kukaikaumanua….

..for both the WAC POW and the stadium turf price tag.

Pride #192, Saving those awards for the 2 golden-boy programs? You mean the ones that are leaving the WAC. Some good that would do to the remaining members. I still like Hawaii to remain in the WAC in football ONLY and join the Big West in all other sports.

what u heard was if the rankings came out today, that BSU would be #1.

What surprised me was how tough they played AWAY we all know this team plays good at HOME but I never thought I would see a Hawaii team Out Physical Anyone on the Mainland an they out Physical Fresno State who is known for being Physical on all 3 aspects if the Warriors play better at home then watch out Nevada.

My thinking is that after a big win on the road, historically the attendance at the stadium went up about 10,000 fans. I am expecting around 37,000 people in the stands this coming week, even though Nevada is ranked. Sitting in the south end zone @ the LA Tech game I was real disappointed in the turnout, heck there was still parking in the lower Halawa lot when we went into the game around 4:45 pm. We really need to support the team and fill up the stands and not wait around on our hands for more victories.

Anyone remember the home game against New Mexico in the early 80’s that was plyed in the driving rainstorm? I think about 8,000 fans braved the wind and the rain that night. We even had the Rainbow Cheerleaders huddling under our tent after the game as they went around to collect aluminum cans after the game. Back then they didn’t really enforce the size of the shelter you could put up and we put up our swap meet tent that day and left it with our cars parked under it during the game. Talk about being soaked to the bone. My point is, We need to be fans not fair weather fans. GO WARRIORS!!!!

Pomai UH 56 Nevada 35

wow.. Boise #1?

Now our Warriors REALLY got to take down Nevada and keep on winning for a showdown.

Hey Rich2176….no worries, I love the moon over my hammy….from Denny’s

I also like the Rootie Tootie Fresh n Fruity from IHOP….MWAHAHAHAHA

Pomai? So how was the food at Giovani’s????

papajoe2 – no worries…..public skool still RULE!! heheh

Mr. huh and Mr. Koa-mahu,

You two sure do post alike. Just an observation.

sportsforfun #111….Why don’t you join us Tsaikos at Richardson field for the all day tailgate….

According to ESPN Jeremy Bryant is 2nd in the nation in INT’s

A) K-5 Papa Leahy and Shawn Ching do ok.

I like Shawn’s enthusiasm and quick observations.

But of course Robert Kekaula adds humor.

And Colt would add insight.

Leahy Junior like B.C. likes to hear himself talk…

but is also a funny guy. And his new sidekick,

the ex-channel 4 guy, is excellent. And Liz Chun’s

Mike Cherry is good, too.

B) Memo to UH special teams:

If you can see their okole, then don’t hit…

TAILGATE FUUD

The tailgate fuud contribution list was an underwhelming success last time, as usual, but I did promise to do it for two games–this week is number two and up at Patio 5, which has a lot of room for big spreads.

Please post your food tailgate item here on the blog.

The person who was proposing the traditional hamburger/hot dog/Americana theme was back-pedaling faster than a cornerback last night (whatta visual 😐 ), so…… ?

To see the “menu” of the things contributed, click on my name and scroll down to the yellow background “Events Calendar” section for this week’s game.

BigWave clipped a few of the better Hawaii stats for all to see on the SportsHawaii site.

http://forum.sportshawaii.com/sh/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37358

Markzulu #214,

Rank Player Pos Cl Gm Int Yds TDs Int/Gm

1 Jarvis Phillips, Texas Tech DB FR 5 4 114 1 .80

1 Jayron Hosley, Virginia Tech DB SO 5 4 49 0 .80

1 Norman Wolfe, Kent St. DB JR 5 4 25 0 .80

4 Jeramy Bryant, Hawaii DB SR 6 4 96 1 .67

Still good tho. 😉

My post was in reference to #215. Not #214…sorry.

Pride:

Your comment(s) regarding the WAC office, I hope, is a joke as it would be a travisty that the conference office is only looking to promote the “golden boys” for all-wac honors!!

temendous misplaced integrity and honor by those who supposed to represent the conference – also, as another poster posted, why give honors to teams that Benson called “traitors” for bolting to the MWC?

From my perspective, Taua deserved the POW award. Salas was nominated for offense as was Bryant and Dunnachie for defense and special teams respectively.

However, I’m still confused on why Hewitt was not the POW last week.

Rain Rain go away, come again some other day so my vikes can go out and play and whoop da jets on coloomboos day.

BIK

If we want to think of players that have been overlooked for WAC Player of the Week, Nevada’s stud DE has a strong case. He’s possibly going to set the all-time record for sacks for the WAC..and he’s *never* been player of the week.

Wolf Pack defensive end Dontay Moch was Nevada’s nominee after a nine-tackle, five-tackles-for-loss performance against SJSU. While Savage clearly deserved the award this week, it is interesting to note that Moch — who set the WAC record for most career TFL on Saturday and is third in league history in sacks — has never won a WAC player of the week award. He has 33 tackles this season, including three sacks and two forced fumbles. His 11 tackles for loss this year are tied for the eighth most in the nation.

Regarding the field turf. I’m not that knowledgeable in government procurement practices but with a price tag that high wouldn’t the State be required to have entities submit bids for the field turf and the State would then select the lowest bidder? I would question the State in their selection process/criteria especially when it was posted earlier on how much it costs to install turf in other venues.

#235

You are right. But more often then nought, this is how it goes.

Contractor A- submits bid 1 million

Contractor B- 2 million

Contractor C- 3 million

On the books and the reports to media- estimated costs 3 million. Even though they will choose contractor A at 1 million, the state will say “estimated” 3 million and they are not lying. What they are doing is trying to in the end tell you we “saved” money through good governance and re-elect me.

The Packs Dontay Moch, last years D POY, is definitely a force the Warriors O-line need to contain. The guy ran a 4.08 Forty in the combine. Only problem is that he has trouble changing direction. But then again if you run that fast at a weight of 250 pounds, thats to be expected. I remember watching the Nevada-UNLV game and seen Moch catch up to the Rebels Omar Clayton when he scrambled up the middle. Moch caught up to Omar so fast it almost appeared Clayton was standing still.

Pomai,

63 – 49

#241. 4.08 Forty?? No way, that’s legit. That would make Chris Johnson look like he’s standing still.

Why is Moch running to catch the guy with the ball.. why isn’t he running with the ball? or running to simply catch the ball? What a WR he might have made.

A 4.08 forty should’ve made that kid a running back.

Okay, enough distractions… trying to watch Hawaii Five-0.

Happy birthday MW!

Whoo-hoo!!!

Mahalo, Wafan!!!

Happy birthday to gmahoney’s Mom!

Whoo-hoo!!!

Thanks, too, to whomever posted the link to the Fresno haka!

Anyways, they announce the winner of the Marching Band contest around the 45-minute point in the show… at the beginning of a normal commercial break.

Regarding, Moch. The guys built like a brick wall. He has speed, but no agility which is something required of RBs and WRs. When he came to Nevada, he was slated for safety then linebacker and eventally defensive end. Probably due to his lack of agility at those positions. It was mentioned that he is still learning to play DE, but is continually improving.

Heres the USA article I read about him.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/wac/2010-08-18-preview-nevada-dontay-moch_N.htm

Mahalo all, for the shout out for my mom’s 75th birthday. She’s in good company with Michigan Warrior.

Wow… I think it’s embarrassing that a school as far EAST as Maryland won the 5-0 band contest.

Favre now has 501.

@#213 (Jesse) James

Thanks for the invite. I’ll see how my schedule is for Saturday…

Are the Jets going to win by only making FGs?

Nytal!

Good game between the Vikings and Jets. I think Lowery saw that pass coming.

btw, Happy Thanksgiving.

mih,

haha… You should know that the small, all white Niihau shell is a ‘like’ type shell… looks like ‘rice’. 😀 Punny… Ricist.

Back from a garden meeting which caused me to miss most of the J-E-T-S game. Got to see the early rainy part…

d1,

Did my niece find you at the UPS – Linfield game?

I will bring a pot of chicken Heka for the t gate with a pot of rice.

Wheeha! Get to watch the Jets-Vikings game.

Hope I remember to switch to Hawaii 5-0…

Good evening Tsaikos & Tsaikettes, Lurkers & Lurkettes,

Very happy birthday to Michigan Warrior!

Hope gmahoney’s mommy had a very nice birthday too, happy birthday, gmahoneymomma!

lame is my game. same same.

sorry, “penalize dat chawan” just doesn’t rhyme

Hiya.

Hauoli Lahanau, Michigan Warrior!

Marazulu- thanks for the haka video!

No mnf replay on dish tonite, shucks… Looking forward to HI 5-0

And who will be number 300???

Everyone watching H-5-oh?

“If you declare with your lips,

“Jesus Is Lord” and believe

in your heart that God

raised Him from the dead,

you will be saved.”

(Romans 10:9)

winner

see what i mean? lol

al – me and fuud, yikes. i’ll be sure not to go neat ya.

Anyone want to take bets if Al’s raw eggs will survive to the tailgate?

#282…who will bring the saur kraut, buns, and grey poupon?

#307 al RE #282 – loving the idea to do themed t-gates. looks like we need a more definite count to figure out how many ingredaments to contribute.

NFL draft day will be interesting…

but of course they will try to buy the WAC players on the cheap…

Raw eggs are good in hot saimin…

sukiyaki…

a cold malted milk shake…

but in Al’s pockets?

it was in charles city, iowa. the summer of 1996 as it was, on a ballfield standing in line at a baseball tournament concession stand that i first fell in love. it was love at first bite.

the town’s folk prided themselves of their german heritage and culinary mastery. it was of course a homemade bratwurst that was served with saur kraut, grilled onions, mustard, mayo, on a hot steaming bun.

at first bite, my incisors cut through the world’s juiciest brats. the sausage’s thin skinned membrane that held the most juiciest brats in the world together popped as i bit into it. the natural juieces and perfectly seasoned sausage burst in to my mouth. i could hear my pallette scream in delictable delight.

i couldn’t finish my walk back to the dugout. i had to turn around and get one more brat before the game started.

deja vu, all over. this became a daily routine each day of the 8 day tournament. okay, i confess there were some three-a-days.

one day…i shall return to the city of charles in iowa.

matt harding and mike akiu were 4.22 -4.28 uh.

ryan mouton ran a 4.28 once.

i’ll bet that plane ride back hnl must be nice for the wine country tourists.

al, hope they are brown eggs from kalei. 2 good!!!! hahahahhaaaa

so is tamago rice.

I’m happy the team is doing so well, too, and anticipate they’ll be excellent contenders in the match up against Nevada this coming Saturday.

Being hopeful is *guud* :smile:, but already saying you know what the outcome will be is considered *bachi* 👿 .

PLEEZ no bachi, just being hopeful, supportive, and thankful for everything accomplished thus far is enuff. 😉

tamago rice?

good idea brother.

i even got some ajisuke nori.

now if only i had some suzuko.

yeah, you know what i meant. lol sowee

we can hope to spank dem but how you know we going when we neva yet

just wunnering

Mack says that for the first time while he’s been UH’s head coach the team is back to playing UH’s style of football.

“I’m really proud of our players. They’re starting to understand and for the first time in three years, they’re starting to play our style again,” the third-year coach said Monday.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5joXXf2QFaMTHKjhGJmr6P6ZotamAD9IPTK8G2?docId=D9IPTK8G2

Ah…Romans 10:9… I was kind of fond of the next scripture, myself..

“Greet one another with a holy kiss.”

Gotta stuff Nevada like the 2007 team did…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4jS7514L1g#t=1m58s

yeah, das da way

uhfan808….sometime in the fourth quarter. pay attention because you will hear a loud “pop”.

we will for sure, or do you mean that you can’t wait

http://bit.ly/97x8f4

nope…i booboo’d. i forgot to call in. so i guess i’ll have to raincheck em. remind me to sign up for the free food and beverages okay.

How did Moch do against the Warriors last year? Don’t remember much about him…then again my age prevents me from remembering a lot of things.

okokokok – ahem –

al, what’s the loud pop gonna i’ll hear sometime in the 4th quarter, hmmm?

pride.

i guess we wish that he stub his toe the day of the game?

some big so’le step on his foot?

he step on one vana at turtle bay?

he forget his shoes?

i guess we’ll just have to block him before he gets started eh?

why that loud “pop” you gonna hear sometime in the fourth quarter will be their bubble bursting when they have realized that we just ended their dreams of an undefeated season.

like moch in mochi?

moch as in mock?

then he would be one pake.

wow…uhfan808.

you getting real lippy these days yah?

that’s good.

something good must be going on in your life, eh?

yikes

Will be a good match up in the trenches. Looking forward to and hoping Pepa can light him up.

Rinda Brooks was a backer with speed too.

oh and tryna cheer positively, of course, is all

“Four Expectations”

1 – Expect

2 – Expect

3 – Expect

4 – Expect

lol

purpose drive will determination

sumting about strength

…

Mmm. Kimchi jigae with longrice, tofu and a raw egg!

Thanks for the link al..Seems only Fenderson made it to the show for a while..?

Ch9 news now for the band

lizk…what ever that is, sounds ono. is that like sun dubu?

geesh, me too, Pride.

planning preparation execution finess

Al- yup. I already ate or I would create a picture bowl for you.

The Maryland band had a great marching formation. We could create something too for a halftime show. But our band’s strength is introducing the team at the start of the game. I would love to see all the fans paddling in unison with white cheer sticks…that would-be soooo totalllly awwweeesssooommmee!

“Four Expectations”

1 – Expect To Win

2 – Expect To Be In A Dogfight

3 – Expect That At Sometime During The Game Winning Will Appear To Be Impossible

4 – Expect To Win The Game, Late In The Fourth Quarter

Excecution

1 – Do it right!

2 – Do it 100%

koreamoku bbq…..lol. no roflmao.

Pride.

Most of all, Believe!

‎”The discerning man rejoiceth at the day of trials, his breast becometh dilated at the time of severe storms, his eyes become brightened when seeing the showers of rain and gusts of wind, whereby trees are uprooted; because he foreseeth the result and the end (of these trials); the leaves, blossoms and fruits (which follow this wintry storm); while the ignorant (short-sighted) person becometh troubled when he seethe a storm, is saddened when it raineth severely, is terrified by the thunder and trembleth at the surging of the waves which storm the shore.”

Pride,

“Four Expectations”

Sounds like the name of a 70’s band.

#399 – They imitated the Temptations.

i wonder with the warriors doing well and winning this weekend, will the jc running back commit to the warriors???? speed is what we need and speed is what he has. maybe with a green’s performance he will be ready to commit to the warriors.

Whitey, I agree with you about Pat Hill. I like him. He plays football the way it is supposed to be played. Very hard nosed and physical.

Pomai, same score as usual:

Na Koa: 44 Lobos: 24

IMUA!!! Warriors.

four lads

four aces

remember the four queens?

they started at yappy’s and ended up headlining the glades.

watching the warrior’s d for the last two weeks, something sticks out, but is not noticeable to many. they are attacking, playing good d, pressuring, tackling much better, etc, but that is not what i notice the most. the d is playing like a team from not too long ago that was the @1 team in the nation and had the best lb in the nation. lb name is ray l. I wonder who the d coach was at miami??? i know it wasn’t aranda, rolo, cal, tormey, shaw, tuioti, or smith.

al, it is like the song, “those were the days my friend which never ends”. what can i add, ariang??? hooooooooooooo

i believe it was lynn loo.

linda loo?

al, gerry lynn loo. if she neva have the sign, i would have gotten in trouble.

ok, bye

four amigos…adios

Utah State and New Mexico State are chosen as the early favorites to contend for the WAC crown.

Good morning Tsaikos…

Midnight madness this week for B-ball?

Thanks sportsforfun…won’t be long now!

Yup!! I’m hoping Arnold and crew will change the direction of the bball program in a hurry. That goes the same for Coach Dana too.

Don’t wanna miss a birds eye view of the wackin thats gonna happen at Aloha Stadium this weekend.

like Tombo Ahi’s and chawan’s pilation of the FSU game and post game comments by FSU’s center. he said it right. intense rivalry… they don’t like us, and we don’t like them, but we respect each other.

its gonna be a shame that we can’t go over there anymore and pee on their bones. 😆

plus, what will powderpuff do with herself now? she’ll be losing a forum to show off her winning style. 😉

Pride

you are 100% right about the expectations. The Redskins won in overtime. thats the best thing about this year’s team, they’re sticking around in the 4th. HTTR! and HTTW!

Go Warriors!

Excellent blog! I actually love how it’s easy on my eyes and the facts are well written. I am wondering how I could be notified whenever a new post has been made. I have subscribed to your rss feed which should do the trick! Have a nice day!

Is it gonna be a green out, or a black out for this Saturday at the stadium? I prefer a black out!!

To blow the conch shell at the game would be another way of implementing the culture into the game.

Mahalo for the birthday wishes, UHFan808, LizKauai, and BigHiloFan2!!!

Kinda cool to get our names up in the lights once a year, y’know?

Mack’s approach:

“Bryant Moniz is the best in the country.”

Local style approach to stating that you think that your Quaterback is the best in the nation.

“Of course we are happy with Bryant Moniz’ development so far as a quarterback. We believe that he has made steady improvement since he’s been here in the program. Right now he is playing probably as well as any other quarterback we’ve had our program. Of course he is only a junior now, and we always believe that there is room for improvement. He knows that and knows the things that he needs to work on to get better. We believe that he will continue to work hard and will progress and be even better next season than he is right now.”

“Bryant understands the nature of this game especially as it is played on this level. Every one that you play works hard and every team has talent. We need to prepare diligently every week, and take care of the details. We can never take anything for granted, espcially with the success that we have had offensively in recent games. The better you perform as we have lately, the bigger the target gets on your back. Winning football games will get more and more difficult as we move along through the season. We will need to remember that as we enter the meat of our schedule.”

#428 – We won’t be in last place.

NEVADA

Games to watch: Oct. 16 at Hawaii, Nov. 26 vs. Boise

Buzz: The Wolf Pack have the same “advantage” as Boise State — they’re in the WAC and the WAC isn’t that good. That said, there is a dangerous game this weekend for Nevada because it has to travel to Hawaii. If the game were in Reno, no worries. But because it’s in Honolulu, coach Chris Ault has to worry — a lot. The teams have met five times in Honolulu in conference play, and Hawaii has won all five, by a total of 79 points. If Nevada does win, it sets up potentially the biggest game in WAC history when Boise visits on Nov. 26.

Verdict: One loss

http://bit.ly/bGvCNX

Very interesting.

Kind of chilly this morning — skies are clear!!!

Hi wafan! Guess you have gotten up and catching up on the Tsaikos before going to work.

wafan: it is 61 in Arlington, TX. How about you?

Mid 30’s out there. Another month or so it will really start ot ocool off.

Another long day ahead. Tsigh.

Hoping everyone has a great day!

Wafan: Have a good day!

Good morning midnight.

Hi Pride. I was not sure that you were still online. So how is life treating you, brah!

Pride: Took me 72 years to find my niche.

Mahalo, Pride.!!!

#474… Pomai… Site is working perfectly! Mahalo to all you guys for all your dedication and hard work!

Actually, it was puzzling (for me) at the end of the Fresno game that the Most Valuable award went to Jeramy Bryant rather than Greg Salas. I thought Greg Salas almost single-handedly kept us in the game for a couple of quarters and was deserving of some kind of recognition. His plays looked like they came from a highlight reel.

Pomai

No virus warnings from the Na Wahine website this morning.

Mahalo, protector!

No forget to vote for Moniz… presently at #28.

Pomai,

54-30 Hawaii!!!!

time to wake up and go ho hi, d1.

thanks Pride.

Great Morning All!

Nice morning in the N-PNW, ey!

whitey,

NoHiHo this week.

GO WARRIORS!

GO WILDCATS X 2!

Congrats to Wahine soccer goalie Kanani Taaca for being the WAC player of the week. The Wahine are back in contention for a playoff spot. Wish it was back in contention for the championship spot. Former Waianae fb coach Taaca, be PROUD! We are.

Congrats also to former Leilehua qb Andrew Manley on NM State’s first win. Good luck in the future.

Aloha kakahiaka!

Bryant Moniz is doing some good stuff.

The Mouse is in the House

Ok.now I can go to work!

Good Morning Gangeez! 🙂

Statistically, Moniz IS the best QB in the country.

Probably close to a last post on this day, but I’ll check out the turf issue as soon as possible. The actual cost of the Ching Field turf replacement was under $900,000.

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Am out the door now and won’t be back until 3 pm, but I will try to make some phone calls to find out wassup.

I am a current online graduate learner and I have not had a problem getting a nice job with nice pay. As long as your degree is accredited, then your employer should accept it. Of course some online colleges do have bad reputations, try to stay clear of those colleges. If the college has a regular brick and mortar campus, then an online program from that school is going to be accepted more than a degree from just a fully online college.

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