On the other hand …
Last week, a UH person told me that there was no way Mel deLaura, recently replaced as the head strength/conditioning coach for the Warrior football team, would go to SMU to reunite with June Jones. The person said SMU did not have any openings.
But then last night, I got a call from Jones, who said that, in fact, he has two openings for strength/conditioning coaches. He said there are a bunch of procedures that need to be done first.
So I stand corrected.
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The past three days, every coach, administrator and athletic department staff worker was required to attend a four-hour session on diversity (with an emphasis on acceptance of others). Because of scheduling conflicts, there were a couple of noticeably absences. Not to fret. Every absentee is required to watch a video of the session.
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Happy birthday to this fun-loving blogger:
Who grew up to be a well-respect graphic artist, mug designer, kill-’em-with-kindness heckler and lounge singer:
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Who can turn the world on with a smile … ?
Here’s Powder in the Big Apple, experiencing falling snow for the time in her, uh, 21 years of life:
numero uno
Viloria got an 85K raise by going to Florida State opening the fb s/c coach position. His salary of 160K is more than some of the assistant fb coaches.
Does June read the blog, how did he know that you posted no way Mel goes to SMU
he could
Yes. June Jones reads the blog.
He said he reads it daily.
He also reads The Advertiser online. He said we need to charge something — anything — for the content.
is june still cruizing in kona?
Good luck to Mel deLaura, wherever he may go.
anymore recruiting news ?
Tsai-Ko Trivia
Who is the first person to ever comment on the blog?
Hint: Not Da Punchbowl Kid, Al or SteveM
mel delaura
Answer: Mel deLaura
u good Al, very good
Actually DPK was “Timmy B. da punchbowl Kid”
darn no recruiting updates??? please tell me we are offering Allen Sampson. He is bigtime!!
I think JJ made a huge statement by blowing Nevada out of the water for his “Homecoming”. It was just a matter of time that Mel was bound to jump ship to SMU. I bet Coach Mac is jealous of DeLaura right about now…
Watching JJ hold that Hawaii Bowl trophy and celebrating with his players, after whipping Nevadas @$$ was like watching your Ex-Girlfriend at the dance with her new boyfriend… You wanna be happy for her but it hurts so much…
The new UNLV coach has hit the ground running, has a quality staff and recruiting like crazy.
Same areas UH looks for kids (Central & South Cali) got some *** kids in just a few days.
Don’t think the UNLV game will be an easy one in the future
No, I’m not depressed that JJ & SMU is doing better than Mac & Hawaii. LOL ; )
And her boyfriend is the stud QB from another school who transferred from your school because your school had a retard for a A.D. and no shower heads or soap in the locker room.
There is no comparison with SMU, its all about the money that SMU can raise, the real education they can provide and all those crazy football dads that hold their kids back a year in school so the kids are bigger and stronger
Rasu Begasu ~
I see that you were fortunate enuff to host the Slugger in playland. She’s a very busy person. Believe it wen she tells you she can mix a killer Sangria.. Funny thing is, she doesn’t drink!
Note to myki & sj-macro:
Please get hold of Grams and invite her to the CC.
Ralph told me that it was you and sj that had her contact number. She had so much fun at the last one, I think she would enjoy this one.
Good morning, everyone!
Last day of the semester.
Whoo-hoo!
Nice to see Rasu Begasu back.
Mom Satele’s NCAA story would be a good one to hear.
good morning tsaikos,
good luck to mel, he is a good guy and will do well wherever he goes. mahalo for all of the hard work over the years at UH and with the Speed and Quickness camps 🙂
did someone say CC? 🙂
Good morning Tsaikos.
morning bulla and wafan
d1, still sleeping, but the ding ding goes off in 10 min.
good morning duffer. is it raining in kahului????
back to “undercover” work.
Coach, your word still carries weight!
JJs plan to put it in the Ala Wai Golf Course!
ST,
I do not understand why a UH person would tell you that SMU did not have any openings last week when well over a week ago their head strength and conditioning coach for football took the S/C job at Florida State for $160k. It isn’t like JJ fired him to open a space for Mel, Vic more than doubled his salary by going to Florida State. That UH person definitely gave you some bad information to pass along on Saturday…
Florida State is a state school so they released the salary that Viloria got from them, 2 years at $160k per year.
Published reports said that Viloria left SMU for Florida State on January 9. January 23 was when the report came out on the blog that Heffernan was replacing Mel. So, the UH person who told you that SMU didn’t have any openings was not correct–they had an opening for about 2 weeks already and they actually knew about the Florida State offer well before that…
So it’s a 99.999999% that Mel is going to get a good pay raise.
Lion Coffee founder James Delano recently died in India while volunteering his time to help a children’s aid organization. He was here this last year at NYU getting a masters degree so I used to see him at the swimming pool. We both missed our swims at Sans Souci. He is missed.
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Good morning! Another wet morning. Be careful out there.
Congrats to the Wahine on their win last night.
Good morning Tsaikos everywhere.
Garret
thanks for the information
Granny
thanks for checking up with the NCAA and letting us know.
Nevada coach Chris Ault has to win this season and do well in a bowl game to keep his job.
Oh yeah…
Happy birthday, a-joe!
Good luck to Mel,
you never know when our paths will cross again 🙂
bhf2, how you bro, i think i sent you something, check your FB, haha
mahalo to Garret for the info, mr. 411 himself
have a productive day to ALL the Tsaikos out there, past, present and future
Ault sure doesn’t make much for coaching a team that was 7-1 in the WAC last year.
Good morning Bulla. See ya tomorrow.
Howzit Mr. Hilo. Long time no see.
Happy Birthday A-Joe!
Best of luck to Mel in his future.
I personally felt good about Coach taking some action to try and change the vibe. Somebody has to take the hit if you’re trying to change the land scape, so why not look for a scape goat? But I would question the political acumen of the UH person who gave ST the bum steer, when we all can see the accuracy of the info given to ST.
and thanks Granny, for clearing up the NCAA misinfo for us. hopefully we’ll see your grandson this coming season starting with USC.
I was actually surprised Vic Viloria was the head strength guy at SMU. I remember him when he was a feisty linebacker who used to joke that he had Hawaii ties.
He came up to me at the Hawaii Bowl practice and started talking about a story I wrote about him years ago. I didn’t remember it, but pretended I did. Anyway, he’s a really nice guy.
Well, this means there should be an opening on the UH staff. let’s think of the possibilities: Chris Brown? Kenny Patton?
hiya jm2375, bulla, all you guys.
I’m trying to be positive, Warrior Mojo, I am really trying hard.
notice, i never ask ST, who was the [NR*] that gave you the bum
steers about SMU. or the bum steer about NCAA rule on Satele.
no matter who is right, the 8 point print is awful to read from 3′ away.
always going get excuses. hopefully, UH will look at the granny info positively and get the confirm in writing. winning is about results. imo
Have a great day gangee.
Great Morning All!
Happiest of Birthdays to one of the happiest Tsaikos you’ll ever meet…Addahknowjoe!
all dis stuffs on Mel hoppin ovah to smu was known. I also heard dat Mel left UH not da udda way but who knows really lol
whitey,
A little TMI there! 😯 😆 😀
Aloha Kakahiaka!
HiHo!
Good Luck to Mel deLaura!
Good to see Rasu posting again.
…been awhile since da oddah “wascal” been seen here…
Time for a “Brew”???
Have a terrific day erryboddy!
HiHo…
Happy Birthday A-Joe!!!!!
HAPPY BURFDAY TO A REALLY GOOD GUY….A-JOE 🙂
Higher-ups had a chat with me last night.
After reading some exchanges from a couple of days ago, I was instructed to “pull the plug.” They had enough already.
As a compromise, we’re settling on a timeout.
Like I try to hint all of the time, it’s better to behave and let me monitor than to have Big Brother monitor.
Hauoli Lahanau to A-Joe!!!
Mahalo to the H-A for the plug warning… and Biggest Mahalo to the Tsai Meister for continuing to give peeps a chance to be civil and enjoy the blog!
NOW HiHo silver!
Have a GREAT DAY, Ka Kou!
Happy Birthday A-Joe, Always a big smile on your Mug
Tell me whats wrong, I’m wearing a fleece vest, a T shirt, socks and bibidees.
Mrs LV says that I look stoopid and should wear pants.
But my legs are not cold and besides that my legs are kinda like my charm point
higher ups…. you were talking to God last night??? as compared to
‘eh, hi-you’re -up’, thinking about baseball again….hmmmmmm
Happy Birthday A Joe
A-Joe – happy, happy birthday – with that voice and good looks – no wonder why the girls like to sing with you!
Good morning Hawaii!
i’m sure most of us aren’t surprised at the possiblity of mel ending up with jj. good for mel if that’s the case. opening or no opening at smu, jj would have made it happen. then again, jj’s the past to me so ON FORWARD!
oh yeah…good morning peeps!
808
yep, good to hear, but one snap and clear………..
bulla
you got that right. don’t know if i did yet but congrats on the beast making it on the team. i know you and the mrs are happy and excited as any warrior parent would be. now the real work begins ah?
Interview with JJ
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/ncf/columns/story?columnist=durrett_richard&id=4863783
808
he has the opportunity to participate in Spring ball with the goal of being invited to Fall Camp. he’s going through the process, compliance meeting, physical today…..start rolling on monday. someone once said if you find something to do that you love, it will never feel like work……it’s not the destination, but the journey that is the victory……… 🙂
GO WARRIORS
RE: JJ/ex-girlfriend comparison.
I’ve never wanted to be happy for an “ex” before. 😆
Kekoa: check your email -myki
Happy Birthday A Joe ❗
A quick update on funds allocated for Aloha Stadium – however, at this point, I haven’t been able to confirm that any of the allocations include the turf replacement project.
Hopefully, there is because, as of this writing, no additional funding is in the supplemental budget submitted by the Governor. However, the budget process has barely begun.
NOTE: These figures do not indicate what was actually RELEASED by the Governor in the previous fiscal years as well as the current fiscal year.
“Plans, design and construction for the mitigation/elimination of conditions that may become hazardous to health and safety, including rrepairs, alterations and improvements to the Aloha Stadium to meet civil, safety and/or operational requirements.”
July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008: $12,430,000
July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009: $25,950,000
July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010: $15,000, 000
July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011: $12,100,000
TOTAL ALLOCATED BY THE LEGISLATURE OVER THE PAST THREE LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS: $65,480,000
More research to do. And, mahalo, Stephen & others, for the unexpected compliments yesterday.
<HAPPY BIRRRRFFFFDAY MISTAH “A-JOE”!!!
Oh my only 217 days and a wake up till we kickoff an give USC the lickens they so rightly deserve, an yes I just love my special brand of WARRIOR KOOL-AID……….
Good Morning Gangeez! 🙂
🙂 🙂 🙂 Happy Birthday to Addahknowjoe!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
You da bestest, Hawaiian, da bestest!!!
bhf2-
Go to “view” on your toolbar and select “text size” and click on “largest”. It makes da text nice and big for us “seasoned” guys.
Good luck to Mel, and thanks for everything!
Good morning everyone!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADDAKNOWJOE !!!
happy birthday, a-joe!
This part fo the JJ interview was interesting and should be taken to heart. Hawaii is lucky and recruits should know we play to the nation’s attention.
Q: How important was it for the team to not just make a bowl game, but win it?
A: Winning it was critical because of the unique time slot that game had on ESPN [Christmas Eve and the only bowl game on at the time]. Every player that played professional football, college or high school was watching that game. To have that type of game on that day, really you can’t pay for that kind of marketing for your team and what you do.
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/ncf/columns/story?columnist=durrett_richard&id=4863783
Harpy Burfday AJ – be sure to eat a second piece of cake for me.
Happy BIrthday Bruddah…woo hoo…still looking good after all these years…must be the vog in Ka’u that kept you looking like you never aged…MWAHAHAHAHHAHA
Good Morning Tsaikos!!
Happy Birthday AJoe!!
This is a song that will bring a tear to your eye…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJIilphPMuc&feature=related
Happy birthday A-Joe…you one heck of a big brudda and friend…
I still can’t believe that there is someone who thinks they are higher up than ST. I guess some people will always delude themselves.
Shannon:
Coach Jones had a better year this year for sure and it seems like his players are getting the hang of his system…. nonetheless he is 9 – 16 (6 – 10 conf) in two years with SMU. Coach Mac is 13 – 14 (8 – 8 conf)
Of those 14 losses 5 were to BCS teams and 2 were to a ranked Boise State. Wins included two against (the same) BCS school and a road win against a ranked (conference) opponent.
Of SMU’s losses, 2 were to BCS teams and 2 were to ranked non-BCS schools. There were no wins against ranked opponents or BCS schools.
In terms of head to heads, SMU beat Nevada, which beat Hawaii, but lost to both Navy and Washington State, both of whom lost to Hawaii.
I think it is hard to look at that and say that SMU is doing better than Hawaii. Sure, they each went to one bowl game and SMU won while Hawaii lost — but that only tells one part of the story.
I think it is hard to look beyond the prism of what Hawaii did the last two years JJ was here and the expectations that he set. Objectively though both JJ and Mac had to rebuild programs and while JJ is doing a great job the evidence doesn’t support that he is doing a better job than Mac.
good morning, howzit everyone
adding my happy birthday to A-Joe on this sunny morning in paradise.
A-joe….Happy B-day..we have narrowed the new babies blog name to Fastball or Change-up..since you named Slider we think on you b-day you should pick the new one…………
Ajoe, Ajoe, Ajoe, can it be? Really? aurite, Happy Birfday and enjou it!!!
Now that Kaelin Clay committed to Cal last weekend, just wondering whatever happened with UH’s recruiting efforts for OL/DL Wilson Edwards….???
http://warriorbeat.honadvblogs.com/2009 … /#comments
http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=4520433
http://recruiting.scout.com/2/891890.html
Sorry….wrong ST blog link for Long Beach Poly OL/DL prospect Wilson Edwards. Let’s try again….
http://warriorbeat.honadvblogs.com/2009/04/17/2010-vision-2/#comments
ST: re #59
I agree, pull the plug, as necessary.
The Beast spring training starts with a Feast?..watch out Camelia’s..
Off topic stuff but yoga for the brain. Interesting report..
chack it ..http://pranichealing.com/video/superbrain-yoga-workout-improve-brain
Seems to work according to the testimonials but like anything else, you got to buy the book…
Hey, all:
I don’t like to pull plugs.
And if anybody knows me, I really don’t like authority, which is why the situation ticks me off.
The point isn’t about making points. I think the person in timeout makes excellent points.
But there has to be some sort of tact. I mean you might suggest to an overweight person some health tips or offer encouragement when the person does something healthful
But you wouldn’t say: “You’re fat. And you know you’re fat .And we all know you’re fat.”
And then say that every day.
And then when others try to be encouraging of the person, to say: “Well, I don’t know what color the sky is in your world, but he’s fat in my mine.”
The point is taken. But after a while, it’s time to call a cab.
While I hate to see any guest leave, it’s better to say “take a break” to one than to see 25 go.
And it’s worse when the higher-ups tell you it’s pau-hana time.
That said, it’s not looking hopeful for UH (or BYU) fans that Kona Schwenke is being hosted by Manti Teo at Notre Dame.
e kala mai but wishing fellow monarch and team mate mel delaura good luck in his future endeavors. great person 😀
ST,
BTW, did Kona Schwenke ever trip to UH?
Mahalo!
wow..i’m honored stephen. very well put but to be used in your explanation to make a point for a certain situation. i’m truly truly honored and now i’m motivated.
i’m fat. i know i’m fat. my kids know i’m fat and they tell me everyday.
hence the reason i loved the last show with Coach Tommy. big ups to you stephen and princess for the show. thank you both and much thanks to Coach Tommy. maybe now i can do a before and after picture and send it to you guys. hehehehe…
808Chef man I hate to burst your bubble but he could be talking about 3/4 of us, it’s not that I have a weight problem it’s just there is too much food that will go to waste if I don’t eat it.
PP…again with the mouth…hmmmm, just can’t keep it closed huh my cousin…??? MWAHAHAHAHAHAA
Oh, and good morning fellow Tsaikos.
Relating to comments #9-11 today, the very first blog comment by Mel deLaura, while tongue in cheek, became prophetic…
Feed and Thickness camp (a.k.a. Cattle Call) tryouts will be held tomorrow at Camellia (McCully). Noon. All invited. No size minimum. Bulla and the Beast presiding.
RSVP on the blog, so Al knows how may people he’ll have to apologize for… 🙂 I’m not going early and have to explain that 15 people are going to need seating space for 25… 😐
kapakahi ~~ dang it looks like we struck out more than once with the prospects on that list. 🙁 0/6
Just a thought…..
I think one difficult aspect of UH recruiting the state’s top players (or any local player for that matter), is that the recruits know/see UH as a safety net. Meaning…..they know that if things dont work out at another school, there is always the possibility of returning home and playing for UH.
That being said…..it would be difficult to turn down offers from bigger schools/conferences, as that might be the only chance these recruits get at playing/experiencing the mainland.
You only get ONE chance to sign with Notre Dame, USC, Oregon, etc…..but you can ALWAYS come home, with UH as the last option.
Happy Birthday A-Joe!
Pomai, I like your the reasoning behind post 100!
Maybe I missed it but did either of the Dingle brothers try out? I remember there was an article about them awhile back.
Dan-O,
Yep.. and I think while all of us would like to see our blue-chippers stay and play for the home crowd, we know that many will be lured away by the “brand name” of certain schools.
For me, that’s all well and good and the way life is and I wish them well. In four to five years I will forget who they are, not because I’m dissing them, but because I am a UH Warrior fan and not a fan of another Uni or College. It’s a simple case of “out of sight, out of mind.”
What bothers me most, though, is when a prospective recruit doesn’t even have Hawaii on their top 5 list going into their final year. So I have to ask myself. Did we (the fans) fail? How has UH’s reputation in academics and/or athletics gotten that bad in the mind of the athlete? If that is the case, why? What do we need to do to change this so that every top high school athlete in Hawaii will at least rate the UH program as one of their top 5 choices. Cause then, and only then will our home grown programs enjoy the success that the best from our islands can offer.
My understanding is Kona has not been offered as of yet. Regardless, he’s a project due to his tweener size/speed. He’s not going to wow anyone as a frosh. A red shirt candidate all the way, at best. No disrespect to him, just thinking people need to look realistically at these kids.
I should have said, Kona had not yet been offer by Notre Dame.
Keep in mind, ND is scrambling, and has a ton of visitors this weekend.
So Coach Jones reads here every day?
Okay… Well if you’re reading this Coach Jones, I just gotta say, ya broke muh heart when you left, but I am truly happy you are doing so well where you are. God be with you. And of you’re ever back in town, you should allow the Tsaikos to host you at a cattle call. 😉
“Feed and Thickness” MMMMMmmmmmMMMM… 😆
Curiosity question:
Anyone know if UH offer letter has a clause or disclaimer that the student athlete will notify UH “before” accepting a scholarship to another school allowing UH to use it for another student athlete?
Seems like we are seeing a number of commits decommit just before signing day and going another school. Most troublesome are those who made an early commitment only now to diss UH.
Or, is this a “matter of fact” fact dealing with college football recruiting only. Just don’t see this in other sports.
It must be awfullying frustrating to coaches.
Ducked in the clubhouse to wish one of the good guys a happy birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY A-JOE!!!
Did someone post earlier that Coach Mack is on the mainland now?
Is this an indication that he has completed his recruiting of the remaining local players and now concentrating on securing new recruits and/or attempting to keep those commitments solid?
Aw…pomai. now why say that. i suddenly have the urge for spam.
Berfday wishes from da Kekoa Klan to the former Bass player of the Tsaiko AllStar Band.
A-Joe ~ If it wasn’t for your artistry, the Tsaiko logo would not exist. Mahalo Hawaiian and do have an awesome day!
Eh…..AddaknowJoe
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
you come from Ka’u
I come from dea too!
Haouli la hanau to one really good bradduh.
Love you bro!
BIK
Re: #110. lava
Notre Dame offered Kona Schwenke a scholarship yesterday.
LINK: http://notredame.scout.com/2/941589.html
ST: re #59.
Meant to say “smu” or “86” as necessary.
Delete those “da kine” posts.
Expat Difficult to compare SMU and UH at this point in time, unfair to both coaches. JJ took over a team that had one winning season in 25 years, and their last bowl game was 25 years ago. To look at SMU 2 year record and assess JJ success is asking too much, but SMU got a winning season at 8-5 and a bowl win. Mac took over a team that just appeared in a BCS bowl game, a UH team that JJ took to several Hawaii bowls, the expectations were high, but the OL and DL were lacking due to graduation and depth issues. I think we should expect an improvement in Mac’s third year and definitely the coaching staff’s 4th year together with 3 recruiting classes to build their depth.
JJ had a far tougher challenge at SMU though. 25 years of an absolute losing mentality even which he had to convince the players first, many of whom were not his recruits to believe in what he was trying to sell them. Some fell off the bus quickly and I think JJ had a short leash with players who did not follow his policies in that first year. So that first season, he not only had to deal with implementing a new system, he also had to start at the absolute lowest common denominator in changing the mindset of those players already within the system. The lightbulb went off when SMU won a tough game against UAB at the start of the ’09 season as the players saw for themselves what the coaches were saying.
Contrast this to what McMackin took over. A winning program. While we lost a great deal of key starters, we also had returning players who were part of a winning program. Many of the holdover coaches were also a part of the recruiting process for years so the level of continuity was there compared to the wholesale changes at SMU. No sane rational person expected another undefeated season but when you look back in retrospect at how up and down that 2008 season was including many scratch your head moments watching the sidelines, the coaching comes into play. How about the amount of time they spent during spring ball practicing from under center only to end up scrapping all that once it became apparent that the QB’s weren’t up to it at game speed. That was precious wasted time. Instead of keeping things simple, the staff from an offensive perspective decided to throw in way too many changes. This doesn’t even touch upon the QB carousel and the tweaks implemented which resulted in a hodge-podge offense very far from what they had practiced in spring/summer.
The payoff year in terms of comparisons will be year 3. For JJ and SMU, sure, on paper, it looked like 2008 was a repeat of 2007 (both 1-11 seasons). However, one has to look at the improvement in attitude and swagger. 2009, they actually won those tight games amidst the usual injuries which required inexperienced players to step it up. As a result, it looks like they will be hitting their stride in 2010. They really had a young squad which gained valuable experience on the field this past season. With McMackin and Hawaii, who the heck knows. There have been times where the team seems to have lost its swagger to the point where our home field advantage was not as huge as an advantage. The results will speak for themselves once the 2010 season comes and the weeks go by. What should be of noteworthy interest is that in an interview done sometime later in the 2009 season, JJ said that he thinks his team was around 2 years away from being at around the same level as his 2006-2007 UH squads. Contrast this with something which McMackin said (probably can be found on Garret’s quotes blog) is that he expects it to take 3-4 years to get things ironed out here. And like WassupDoc said, Mack isn’t going anywhere until the money is there to foot the bill for the remaining time on his contract.
Personally, I’m at the point where this whole thing needs to just be allowed to play out. Either McMackin turns this around pronto and gets us back to being competitive in the upper levels of the WAC as well as in OOC play or we continue playing this game of chicken where it will take whomever ends up taking over after his contract is up, another half decade to fix at which point, will we even be relevant in whatever changed football/athletic landscape will exist at that time.
UH was never known for its academics. I started there as an undergraduate and didn’t know better until I transferred to UC Irvine after 2.5 years. This was during the 80’s and I had trouble getting into some ICS classes and would have to wait the next semester. Ridiculous. At Irvine, not only were the courses available but there was also a finer granular level of curriculum compared to what UHM had to offer. As for athletics, it depends. One cannot deny the appeal of prestigious programs steeped in traditions.
UHM’s demographic is also interesting. Part commuter, part local, part international (Asia-Pacific). The commuter part AND international students who have virtually zero interest in the sports programs results in a campus environment that is how should we say, lacking in a bigtime student driven atmosphere. While some bigger mainland college campuses have a similar demographic makeup (like UCLA), there is still a sembelance of student life on campus that is lacking at Manoa. Prospective recruits are keenly aware of this when making their visits but in the case of a local athlete, they are pretty much already aware of that as well as the numerous pitfalls of playing for the hometeam. This is just one small example of why it becomes attractive to go away. It isn’t always about the academics, the athletic programs. Sometimes it is just the surroundings and cultural change. This isn’t much different than a mainland recruit having substantial interest in coming to UH because the lifestyle and culture is so drastically different from where they came from.
This is not just a UH problem. This is a state of Hawaii problem where we do not know how to invest in our future. Decisions made by the powers that WE, the people consistently elect into office, tend to make decisions which mortgage the future. Look at this whole furlough Friday thing for example. Why the hell are we mortgaging our best and brightest assets, our children’s education? Prior administrations are just as at fault as the current one. Current elected officials and union leaders should all be ousted for this fiasco. Another example; we build things and then fail to have at least a scheduled plan to maintain them which allows that infrastructure to fall apart before action is taken at which point, the costs in both time and economic factors are much higher than if done proactively from the start. Or the money is mismanaged in some way like how the former mayor decided to spend the bulk of tax revenues for beautification purposes first as opposed to prioritizing the aging physical infrastructure (eg. sewer). What you are asking for is changing the mindset of an entire culture which tends to be apathetic at best or does not like speaking up ahead of time so as to not “rock the boat” because such talk might be construed as being negative. Someone has to play the role of devils advocate every now and then to keep some sense of objectivity.
Guess I missed all the action of someone being given the dreaded “timeout.” Don’t read the blog everyday, but most days, and mostly seems civil to me. Must just be out of the loop.
Wes Nakama’s blog seems a lot more scary to me – people seem to threaten the dude more than I’d like to see.
But anyways, very happy to hear The Beast is in the house. Not just because he’s Bulla’s son, but because he can play, he plays hard and he wants to be here and play for us.
Life is short, and you gotta “Follow the direction of your dreams.”
Peace out.
Hi June.
Wow another Kahuku player at Notre Dame– that makes it 3!!!
Toma and Teo via Punahou, and now Schwenke direct from Kahuku.
Be proud, Kahuku.
LOL:
There you go.
A thoughtful point of view stated in an eloquent yet less-smarmy tone.
It’s much easier to read the message when we’re not put off by the messenger.
You may join the rest of us in the playroom again.
another happy burfday to A-Joe, aka Indiana Gomes….wit da hat 🙂
LOL:
Now go wish A-Joe a happy birthday or we’ll tell your parents to pick you up.
Doc called to say that it will cost $2 million to replace the Aloha Stadium turf.
The good news, she said, is the stadium had the money, which was earned through concessions, parking and advertising sales. It won’t cost the public any money if the project gets the go-ahead.
afternoon gang!
happy birthday A-Joe !
friend fom Oregon said the Akuna kid from Kapolei verb to the Ducks.
anyone know if this is true.
Thought you’d get a kick out of this:
Later this evening ‘The Beast’ and I will be speaking to a group of young men from a private school who are on a 2 day retreat at Kamehame Ridge. We are honored to have been invited, but you’ll love this….Ryan has a lot to share with these 10th graders, but he wanted to grab their attention quickly.
our family has been very blessed, so we decided that we will be offering them, all of them, a brand new plan for their cel phones, doesn’t have any start up or registration costs, and NO MONTHLY payments. it’s the latest 3G network….. and it’s catching on, slowly but surely.
i mean, who wouldn’t want a cellular plan with no registration fees, no long term contract, and no monthly charges…..HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE
the 3G Network from ‘The Beast’………
God
Goals
Grades
and thats…………….the rest of the story 🙂
I give the new turf project the ‘go ahead’ approval.
anything else?
Aloha Everybody!
Addaknowjoe –
Lucky I checked in…can’t miss the opportunity to wish A-Joe a very Happy Birthday!…any many, many more!! The “before” and “now” pictures are precious. Ladies (and guys too), if you are fortunate enough to be enveloped/embraced/bear hugged by this awesome gentleman, you will experience what it feels like to be warmly loved/welcomed. You will not regret it…even if you have to wait your turn in line.
Rasu Begasu –
For some strange reason, I am not “turned off” by the description of you strutting around your house in your bibidees, t-shirt, vest and socks. Perhaps it is because you are not the only samurai-san who rules his castle with supreme confidence and the classic “eh, no bodda me” attitude. More power to you guy…I’ve said enough.
Coach June Jones who reads the WB blog everyday –
Job well done as evidenced by the Hawaii Bowl victory over Nevada…continue working your magic. The impact of your skills/talent as a coach will be measured by the positive paths your young charges will take as they look to the future. Good luck and continued success to you.
Well, there is a break in the steady rain in my valley. Good chance to take out the trash can before getting soaked.
Have a great afternoon, everybody!
Mrs A-House,
my question to Rasu would be, how high do those socks go……over the calf would be quite a stunning touch to that visual……oh my 🙁
Good post by LOL. I usually just skip those long ones but I read this one.
Bulla,….there goes my lunch!
I assume this doesn’t change the timeline of a 2011 debut as opposed to a debut of the new turf in 5 months?
so the new stadium turf won’t be ready for the 2011 Pro Bowl?
Happy birthday to A-Joe!
Whoo-hoo!
New turf would be nice.
Happy birthday, a-joe from midnight and Barbara!!! Barbara says Many Happy Returns of the Day, we miss your singing!
Hi!
Bye!
Time for an early dinner — pepperoni with extra cheese pizza from Papa Murphy’s.
Yum!
Oh great. The Pro Bowl is sold out and the commish is already calling it a success. He’s not seriously thinking of having it here the week before the SuperBowl and require the SuperBowl players to be here?
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20100128/BREAKING02/100128060/NFL+s+Goodell++Pro+Bowl+date+switch+already++a+success++
Wahine softball picked 3rd in WAC preseason poll. Taualii and Ricketts named to preseason All-WAC team.
Go Wahine! Win da WAC!
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20100128/BREAKING02/100128073/Rainbow+Wahine+softball+picked+to+finish+third+in+WAC
jmxxxx,
gotta try tinyurl(dot)com 🙄
Happy Birthday Robin.
does no recruiting news, mean bad recruiting news………..
Pride…who’s Robin???? MWAHAHAHAHAHA
150
Whoosh!
Sorry James, that’s one of the guys that sings in my choir, it’s his birthday today.
Forgot to mention, Happy Birthday to A-Joe also.
POMAI: it’s just there is too much food that will go to waste if I don’t eat it.
I don’t want to correct your spelling but it is waist …
Belated Happy Birthday to AddaknowJoe!!
My take is not that there is too much food. The problem is there is so little time.
Remember not over-weight. Under tall!
Just need to convince my doc.
Happy B-day, A-Joe….many more.
Good one Tom, I needed that laugh!!! Ai’yah but true dat!!!!!!!!!
Happy Brithday and have a great day.
I am making a proposal to my state senator and state house representative. I would like to propose passage of a bill that would tax any mainland D1 football coach who flies to Hawaii. I’m a very nice guy actually. So I will ask all of the airlines that fly to Hawaii to give them a discount on airfare. However we will then put a surcharge of $100,000.00 per bag.
We will give them a discount on a rental car. But will charge them another $100,000.00 if they want a battery installed in that car.
We will also give them a discount rate at any of our local hotels, but will add another $100,00.00 surcharge if they need any water or electricity in the room.
While we encourage all of our local athletes to visit other schools, we will quarantine these prospective student athletes for three months after they return from their trip. We don’t know what STD’s they may have contracted while on their visit. Quarantine will be waived if the student-athlete agrees to commit to play for the University of Hawaii.
All local athletes who sign for Hawaii will be given 25 free tickets per game for friends and relatives throughout their career at the University.
Local athletes who play for the state university will also be guaranteed that any children or grandchildren of theirs will be granted free tuition to any of the state’s universities or colleges of their choice.
It will be called the “Warrior For Life” bill. Anyone willing to sign the petition?
Sorry (typo) Happy Birthday!!
forgot to say congrats to the wahines on their convincing bball win last night. good job.
pride you forgot to add a road tax of $500.00 per mile while here.
First of all happy birthday A-joe and many more my friend.
And pride #159 I’m definitely down with that. Talk about economic recovery plan. The state would make some bucks but we would probably not see any of it. Oh well.
Happy birthday, Addahknow-Joe!!! Have a wonderful time today.
PowderPuff looks like she is having a ball!
Esme & out…
Howzit Mrs. Long Time UH Fan! 🙂
A-Joe…
With the huge time zone difference on the Big Island and all… I figure right now would be just about the right time to wish you..
Happy Birthday!
You Old F…
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Many Happy Returns!
Anybody hear Bobby Curran talk about an assistant coach leaving the program? Was he talking about deLaura?
OOpps… not BC.. but rather, Don Robbs…
my mind is going. going.. gong!
mih . . .
Gong? Like the show?
HA!
Now to record grades of the final projects.
If Tormey or or Shaw leave imma be pissed. Those guys should get promotions to associate head coach/assistant head coach over Lumpkin and Miano.
Justin,
I’m with you on that one.
Maybe Lumpkin is gonna retire?
Justin – Go Easy Boo!
Na Koa Update
Na Koa has joined the rest of the business community and now accepts credit cards for memberships and donations. This is a quantum leap in how Na Koa is attmepting to do business.
Membership renewals start going out in the mail next week. Not a member (or even if you are) now you can go to the Na Koa website and join (or renew) using that credit card. Better if that credit card is linked to a frequent flyer program so you can join the Warriors at Army, Colorado, or Fresno.
Justin
Imma wit you on dat!
Congratulations Don Weir! That’s some good news!
Howzit Don Weir. good news for Na Koa.
The Pres said he’s not a quitter. Coach better not be a quitter eeda!
I’ll be looking closely at our recruiting effort next week. Wishing….
and thinking good thoughts…..
From Don Weir Warrior FB Alum 72-73
A Tsaiko once posted on the blog that I should spread the Na Koa wealth of resources around. Well, membership has its rewards.
Let me, as a former Warrior, do it this way for NCAA purposes.
Here’s a start.
You go on-line and become a Na Koa member or renew your membership (Kime level or above using the benefit opt out choice that puts your entire donation into Warrior Football) or if you come down to the Coach McMackin Warrior Football Recruit Review 2010 at the Hukilau to sign up and become a member or renew your membership (Kime level or above using the benefit opt out choice that puts your entire donation into Warrior Football) and I will buy your first beverage of the evening.
Let’s get into Spring Training Mode
You take me up on this offer (above) at the Koa level and above (see the Grid on the Website or the handout at the Recruit Review) I’ll buy your first beverage and I’ll also buy your dinner at the Hukilau on 02/03/2010 (salad/entree/dessert).
On-line Memberships must be completed by Noon on 02/03/2010
I support Na Koa and Na Koa is Warrior Football support
Is it too late to RSVP for the cc tomorrow?
Neighbor Island and Mainland Supporters
You go on-line to join Na Koa and once you submit the membership form you are sent a confirmation e-mail. You have this e-mail when I am on one of the Neighbor Islands or on the mainland for a golf tournament or a Warrior game and/or Warrior reception and I will make good on the beverage offer if you have completed membership by noon of 02/03/2010.
Spring Training Offer
You have that e-mail confirmation in hand when we meet and we will strike a deal with a certificate at a restaurant in your area.
it’s never too late to RSVP for the cc, Al just needs a count to save seats, we pay individually and only for those present. No money is loss if someone RSVP and doesn’t show up
bstunna2002 — RSVP noted. See you tomorrow!
al and SteveM,
Not sure if you saw my RSVP couple of days ago (for the cc). Just in case you didn’t…I’m a comin’ baby! As far as I know, they didn’t cancel this Furlough Friday.
protector — got you listed on my Events Calendar. I think I picked up everyone who RSVP’d on the blog as Al requested. Sorry if I missed any.
Then there are some who may have contacted Al directly…and then some CC regulars who never RSVP but usually show up are accounted for too… 🙂
Al…I’ll be there tomorrow @ Camellia’s. Betty can’t make it.
For folks like Justin and bhf2 who think Tormey and Shaw should be promoted over Miano, please share your specifics…I’m listening. I learned a long time ago that when I ASSUME it often breaks down into making ASS*U*ME. Specifics help me to understand…jumping to assumptions don’t.
IF it were Shaw or Tormey leaving (ASSUMING the rumor is true), are they leaving because they are moving to a better position? Could it be (as in Tormey’s case) that he wants to be a head coach again?
Or, is this just a rumor? If not, I’d like to be the first to thank the coach for his contributions and wish him well in the future.
Two basketball teams
Both with 9-12 records
2-6 and 3-5 in conference, neither with a conference road win
One draws 5,000 fans per game, the other 500
Both are even from the same city
But the perception of how successful these teams are is so different
And that’s just how it is
BTW
If Mel does make the decision to leave, I would certainly wish him and his family a fond aloha. He worked hard for his pay…both he and Heffernan do in assisting so many athletes! In the early days, JJ lent his full support to Speed and Quickness to help out Mel…Rich M. is already financially set with his NFL pension, investments, relationships with businesses and Lori’s expertise.
Mel has put his heart and sweat into Hawaii. He and his family has put down deep roots here. I can imagine that it would be a very, very difficult decision for him to leave. Rich is the driving force behind Speed and Quickness, but Mel provides the substance.
CC for Ryan? Got to be there!
DON WEIR: You know I’ll be out of town on 2/3!!!!
told Bulla I was coming but not the blog..so I will be there
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ADDAHKNOWJOE!
🙂
Don Weir – you giving out rainchecks?? hahaha Can’t make Hukilau on 2/3 but very proud to join Na Koa.
It sounds like Kenny Turner did not get an offer from UH. UH wanted him to walk on and he isn’t interested in that.
CONGRATS TO WAHINE SOFTBALLERS STEPHANIE RICKETTS AND AMANDA TAUALI’I FOR MAKING THE 2010 ALL WAC PRESEASON TEAM!!!
The Rainbow Wahine were also picked to finish 3rd ( 🙄 ) in the WAC behind #2 Nevada and #1 Fresno State.
Well, we get the “female dogs” (see dictionary for the actual word I wanna use 😎 ) at home this season, but do have to go Reno against the Wolfpack.
Hmmmm… should I already predict Kelly Majam will win the 2010 WAC Freshman of the Year award? 😎
Correction sir! One averages 3,500K and the other averages 600! 😉
BUT you are spot on about the perception of success between Na Wahine and the Bows.
It’s just frustration after frustration with the Basketball Bows. The more people get frustrated with a program, the more they want it to be successful, well most do. With the Wahine, the change in “mana” and the change in the attitude with the coaching staff and the players is evident. Attendance has gone up and TRIPLED compared to seasons past. Yes 600, 700, and even 1000 doesn’t sound like a lot, but compared to 150-250, it’s a world of difference and the ladies on the court and feeding off of what Coach Dana and her staff are doing.
With the Bows, not much has changed since last season, despite some off-season moves to improve field goal percentages, but alas, an unforutunate injury to Bill Amis and the on-going guessing game as to when Dwain Williams can return previously from off the court issues and physical injuries to the most recent unfortunate incident involving the death of a family member continue to reflect the uphill battle the men’s basketball team faces on a minute to minute basis.
But yes, two different teams and both are currently on different paths to what seems like different futures. Happy for one, but frustrated and painful for the other.
got it tunna. its never too late. in fact, many just show up.
@Don Weir
Any certificates at Tiffany’s? 🙂
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been gone to maui all day and then got stuck at the airport getting bumped for 4-5 flts. just got back awhile ago.
Happy birthday A/Joe, Genki has one bite size sushi, I hope you enjoyed your birthday dinner and i’m sure you kept the sushi chef busy.
hey duffer…i tried calling you today.
Al you must have missed the sports news and since the mbb game wasn’t on your dvr, the Bows lost by 23 and are now 9-12. UH is ahead of BSU with wins to 1 but UH got to play BSU at Boise. I wonder what is the tie breaker for the WAC tournament- no pig tail game this season.
BEAST FEAST CATTLE CALL
camellia-mccully (where it all started)
noon
this friday, january 29, 2010
about $18.00 with tax and tip.
plus beverage prices.
rsvp on the blog.
say…..”fuud? i’m in”
thanks ralph.
protector got you on the first go around.
tom you gonna be there?
remind me to bring the quarter.
couple of big boys also coming. dpk, pride, just to name a few. oh and jason.
stephen….in my estimation we still have three scholies to hand out.
its gonna be interesting and it may even go down to the wire come feb 3.
i was curious as to why mack is having an unveiling show on feb 3 when he could still be waiting by the fax machine for or two or more nli’s (that’s noli’s to you ahouse).
What time is the cc tomorrow?
Never mind I saw the agenda.
tunna….see #205
fuud, I’m in..
it’s pouring over here on the Windward side. Very wet puppy. Everyone stay dry.
see ya guys tomorrow at the cc.
Oyasumina-tsai.
huge weekend coming up for warrior recruiting.
its already a good class. one or two more big ones cold make it a great class.
recruits changing their minds back and forth. coaches going days without sleep.
I’m simply swimming in the wonderful friendship I have with each and every one of you. It’s beautiful!
Thank you all for taking the time to come here and share your warm aloha and well wishes with me.
I am truly humbled to be a part of the Tsaiko ‘Ohana and have you all call me, “friend.”
Malama pono. a hui hou.
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Nitey nite and sweet cattle call dreams
!
good morning all,
Al, more RSVP’s for you….Coach Joe Onosai, Coach Brian Derby, Coach Nate Dudoit, Dawn O’Brien from ‘The Fish 95.5’, Bulla’s Bombers are making an appearance, and a handful of aunties/uncles.
Mooooooooooove over, smells like a good old fashioned ‘Carnivore’s Delight’
looking forward to seeing everyone! life’s too short gang, and you know what i say,
make memories, make memories, make memories………………..
Great Aloha Friday to all!
Grades recorded and posted to report cards = day off from school work.
Whoo-hoo!!!
whitey and wafan,
have a great day, we’ll be thinking of you around noon, i’ll have Tsai take photos!
Bulla . . .
Have a plate or three for me!!!
Lotsa doctor appointments today. Tsigh. Poking and prodding.
Good morning!
wafan – congrats for getting through the semester. just relax at the mds’ office today.
I hope Camellia’s get enough fuuuud…. Look out! Here comes the Tsai-kos and Bulla’s Bombers! 😀
Great Morning All!
fuud, I’m a Game Day decision….but if at all, going be late 🙁
You know what day it is…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYxnXMYHMPY
Have a terrific day erryboddy!
Aigobehukinau….
Goooood Morniiinnnggg, Tsaikos!
Still in America, trying to keep warm. Really makes you appreciate Hawaii sunshine. Glad PP had a chance to experience snow.
#22 – Kekoa, I do have a drink once in a while…ask IWWTHM… I’ll have to make sangria for a Tsaiko party sometime.
Hope the new strength/conditioning coach can get the players to stretch & work on endurance, as well. They’ll need to keep up with young men who are very fit at Army & the high altitude, oxygen-rich bodies in CO.
Have a wunnerful day! Think I’ll go for a hike before it rains.
Latahs…
Phil Steele has an interesting article today about how many returning starters every D-IA team in the country has. Given that UH is tied for the least number of returning starters, I’m guessing that the preseason predictions will have UH somewhere in the middle of the WAC. BSU, Idaho, and Nevada have the most returning starters and they will probably be the top 3 with Fresno possibly in there too for the preseason picks.
Good morning Tsaikos everywhere.
Belated Happy Birthday, A Joe. You da bomb! plus, you is a friend!
Wishing you and the wifey a great year! And, the Warriors too!
Don Weir,
sorry can’t make 2/3, actually can’t make Feb at all. But will hook up with you and Na Koa very soon, very soon. hopefully next month.
BG
You want it you got it. The perception for Hawaii is in the marketing, and area recognition of retention. If Hawaii is keeping the best, then that speaks great for the Hawaii recruiter. The area marketing for Hawaii is the Speed and Quickness, which for me that means Coach Miano, and the former high school coaches, Ron and Cal Lee. when I read last month that the best all pacific northwest this and that coming to Hawaii, after their visits, Dee and Pelluer, that tells me Shaw/Tormey are drawing great talent. Plus, they made big improvements in the oline and special teams last year. when I read Coach Aranda’s name in the paper going recruiting Hawaii’s top guns, I wonder why the hype is Aranda and not DC Cal Lee? Thats sending me the wrong vibe, and I’m not even a player. To me, gotta get a better mouthpiece going.
I totally understand about Mel. Looks good. Has great kids. Shows up and has a no handshake great job kinda job. Work early, work late. Very personable with the audience. So when I read ST telling that a UH guy said this and that about Mel, and no like use names, I’m thinking of a Associate Head Coach or Higher. Or somebody in Media. And just gets me to watching and wondering, who is in charge?
Coach, just the vibe, tells me he’s trying to keep his entire staff intact. Meanwhile, imo he’s got a crab under the legs of his ship on a pedestal, and the crab is digging away the foundation, not in his job description,
just in his nature. and for me only one guy fits that description. 0i get that perception from the ncaa/satele, and the no way Mel gonna go SMU, media releases in the last month; and we no get a hype man in media, Tombo and Justin are in the wrong jobs. and if i went back, i no get more examples. i don’t know any of this is fact, its just the A$$ U ME in me.
but all that is just guessing. i never check with free online crytal ball fortune teller. and since its not in my job description to fix this ship pedestal, and since nobody impotent cares …
gotta go
hi ho hi ho
good mornin peeps! any more to the rumor/news of an assistant leaving? i mean it just wouldn’t be on a robbs radio show if it wasn’t true right??
BHF ~ Aloha Furlough Friday to you my friend! Thanks for getting me ready for the day. I am now officially Confounded & Confused!
Bulla ~ I have my flak jacket and steel pot on just in case *Bulla’s Bombers* cause collateral damage! 😎
from sportshawaii
…haoleboi808
http://www.wkusports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=204876802&DB_OEM_ID=5400
That’s Western Kentucky…
Good Morning Gangeez! 🙂 🙂 🙂
Holy Cow! Or should I say Holy Short Ribs! Goin get planny people at da CC today!
Al-san
I hope you told the folks at Camellia’s to order triple provisions for today!
Good morning MIH!
Since you’re such a computer savvy guy, I have a question for you: Will Avast do an adequate job at blocking and scanning spy ware? Or should I get an anti spy ware program, and if so, do you know of any decent free spy ware down loads?
Get Rid Of LUMPKIN Already………..useless
DPK a good one is AVG both for spyware and virus also Spybot is a good one, actually you should run a couple of them so that what one doesn’t pick up the other one will. Also both have a free personal version.
Tanks Pomai! I appreciate the info.
Along with my antivirus programs I use SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes. Free versions.
DPK…
Avast is a decent enough anti-virus program BUT it is one of those anti-virus programs that are targetted by malware and often disabled. Most of the popular ones are.
I use Avast along with Spybot Search & Destroy to block most of the harmful stuff.
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php <–malwarebytes puts out a pretty good removal tool.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/ <–excellent help in cleaning out infected systems — also check out their tutorial section for other insights.
More and more I am liking Don and Scott Robs filling in for BC in the mornings!
Great 7:00 hour with Coaches Trap, Wade, and Coolen on!
Do NOT use two background ‘anti-virus’ programs at the same time. They could end up being worse than a virus on your system as they hog resources from each other.
One anti-virus with One or Two spyware/malware blocker is usually okay.
Now.. back to our regular programming.
What’s with all the negativity towards Mel deLaura?
I don’t get it. Wasn’t he our S&C coach during our MOST SUCCESSFUL decade of Warrior Football?
Is there any other S&C coach in UH history that can claim that?
Mel’s kid hit the winning basket with 3 sec. on the clock last night. Had a video of Mel in the stands enjoying the game.
BHF2 #229
Good morning in Hilo! In true Tsaiko fashion, let’s discuss this as friends. You and I have always spoken straight-forwardly without raising blood pressures (too much)…let’s continue.
You, in your line of work knows all about building an argument based on facts. Whatever the facts are…gotta deal with them. However, I have problem with rumors, assumptions, and conjecture when NO supporting evidence is presented. At least you provided some background on your thinking…thank you. However, you be your own critic. Where in what you presented are there facts?
I learned a long time ago that, when supervising folks, it’s easy to find fault and criticize. It’s a lot harder to find the good that people do every day and thank them for it. Guess which method works better? That was a huge wake up call for me.
I’m not saying don’t criticize the FB staff when appropriate. They do need contructive feedback just like anyone else. But you were agreeing with Justin’s comment that had absolutely no facts presented. That looked like a knee jerk reaction.
M-I-U ~
Recruiting is nasty business. Consider the BYU recruiting coach who told a young Hawaii recruit’s dad. “if your son goes thru with his visit to Notre Dame, his offer comes off the table!” The coach then purportedly went on to demean local kids in general, saying they cannot meet the academic rigors of ND.
The Hawaii recruit & father are enroute to ND & UW as I post this, which shows they could not be intimidated by BYU arrogance. This sad situation is gold for UH, who will benefit from BYU’s impending loss of recruiting goodwill in Hawaii & connected Polynesian families. All local families are connected…quietly word spreads from parent to parent, from recruit to their up and coming cousins. Aloha BYU. Tofa soifua Cougars.
Doesn’t that sound part racist, and part condescending?
Sorry…M-I-H not U. Ho…thinking too much about da Feast!
Whoops…new post up anyway, see you on the other side!
So we get to play Western Kentucky in 2012…Hmmm…where’s my Davey Crockett Coonskin Cap?
Tom Mui
I knew you’d be out of town so call me when you return.
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The Warriors loss is SMU’s gain…..Coach Mel has devoted his and his family’s time to the Warrior football program all these years, what a blow to the program whoever made the decision to switch roles of the strength coaches. Good Luck to Mel and his family for all the years of helping our kids fulfill their dreams in athletics. We all know that you will be successful wherever you go!!!! Thank You for all you’ve done for the athletes.
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Great read, well-written. The problem I think is that when visitors hover watch their mouse into your name and see that url directing to a blogger profile in watch their status bar, its more likely that they won
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