Running back commits to UH
Running back Jack Sula, who originally signed with Boise State in February but never attended that school, has accepted a football scholarship from the Warriors. The Carson (Calif.) High graduate will enroll at UH in January, and have five years to play four seasons.
He was the subject of an ESPN The Magazine article this year:
http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?id=3310788
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And might I add, it’s game day. And a rainy one at that. Daniel Libre has been working out, so I imagine he will play. But it looks like the game plan is to open with Kealoha Pilares at running back. And, also, look for Pilares to return punts.
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Ekahi!
stole one from the donkeys!
Top five!!!!
One more closer to the Hawaii Bowl
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41 – 17 Pauoa Boy
41 – 10 Pomai
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Top 5 too ! Go Sula
21 us 0 them
I think this rain is going to be a problem for UH.
On a clear day, UH has a big advantage. But on wet field, not so much, especially since Idaho is going to sit back in a zone. That will force UH to go with the slants and quick out.
And if it’s tough to move the ball, it will be a tight game. Anything can happen in a tight game.
Then again, I like the idea of Ryan Mouton back at free safety.
I remember how happy the defensive coaches were a few years ago when Leonard Peters got his extra year. That cut down the chances of other teams breaking away for long gains.
I think if Mouton played safety against Nevada, Colin Kaepernick doesn’t score on that long run.
Good Morning Tsaikos!!
I am not so worried about the rain but the wind. It will be tough for Alexander to get the ball to the receivers if it is blowing hard tonight. Good thing the running game has picked up this season, I suspect more running tonight if the weather keeps up.
Good Gameday Gang!
Notice the three consecutive G’s ?
This could be a challenging game tonight, indeed, due to the kona weather. It will wreak havoc on everthing, and hopefully the electrical stays intact.
Pomai
Hawaii – 23
Idaho – 6
Good morning to all. It’s going to be chilly and wet before, during and after the game. I hope people don’t chicken out and decide to stay at home and watch it on tv. Remember, “there’s nothing like being there”.
Don’t forget your ponchos, and galoshes!
See you all there.
Why didnt the new kid go to Boise????
Just finished reading the story. It seems that he has his priorities and head on straight. But like curveball asked, what happened to Boise??
Stretch,
Glad you made it home. No darkside on Kauai, or so I’ve been told. Or are you blogging from Kauai?
I like this line from the ESPN story.
If Jack can continue this, he will fit in perfectly!!
duffer – left work “a little” early yesterday to make sure I was off the island before the bad weather hit Kauai.
repeating from last post
Sula sounds like a great prospect.
Most intriguing line in the article:
Couple this with a comment Mack made recently about losing three(?) DE’s after this season….
Stretch:
C’mon, you need to stand by your people on Kaua‘i.
…Or was that a really long beer run?
ST – Liz can do that for me.
ST,
Read the espn story on Jack Sula…thank you. Not sure why he never went to BS…but from the story he looks like the tough, strong, runner and blocker many of us want for the warriors. Also looks to be a person of great inner strength and super heart with a loving family who have been through a lot to get to this point in life but stuck too their goals and values. I pray for him to excel here in Hawaii and that he adds more great things to his life’s story and as well as his family’s….both his families…including his new warrior nation family.
Aloha kakahiaka!!!
Hope MsLiz’s ride over isn’t too bumpy in this weather.
Exciting to hear that Libre & Pilares will be in the game.
GO WARRIORS!!!
A good, durable running back is what we need. For some reason our RB’s seem to be quite fragile.
With Jack Sula and Jake Heun, maybe we can run a few plays with Heun as fulback and Sula as tailback, that could be fun for few surprise plays. I can’t wait to see Heun in a few short yardage goal line plays.
If we win out, including the Bowl game, we should get some notice for next year, having been practically written off by the Mainland press at the beginning of the year. It would clearly show that we’re back in the game, especially with a win against Cincinnati.
Aloha Kakahiaka- eeek. Just woke up and gotta run for the plane!
Tsai-Meister,
I totally agree with you on Mouton. I feel very good with him back there.
As a lock down corner, it’s just one area he takes care of, but with his speed, he’ll cover a lot of ground at free safety. There are not many players who can out run him. You’re also right about Kaepernick, he would have caught him.
Hi Ted, just noticed this am that I sent an Email sent to you by mistake. That list of T’s for first names defaults without my noticing sometimes.
Hope all is well with you and ohana in Florida land.
Crap, I just thought of something. If the rain continues through the game, there will be some “visitors” who will be moving up from lower levels. Does that mean I have to behave tonight??
JACK SULA, WELCOME TO THE WARRIOR FAMILY AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR GREAT CAREER AT UH.
Just read Sula’s story. Mahalo for the link, ST. Coach Mack will be a great person for Jack to play under, as well as all our coaches. Hope he does well here. E komo mai! Talofa! (I gotta learn more Samoan…)
Shoots! I gave away my rainboots before moving here.
Hawaiian rainboots = slippahs
Pomai,
UH 48 UI 17
stretch,
I really doubt going have many Idaho visitors at this game. It’s not like they are BSU.
or were you talking about some UH fans who would be stuck in da rain
dj – not worried about Idaho visitors, just the home team “visitors” that have come up to the area before when it rained. I wonder if they will even show up for the game??
Kekoa . . .
Those guys do aerobic workouts. Danced to their songs with my niece when she was a bit younger. I thought I was going to pass out from the lack of oxygen on Oahu.
No wonder those Wiggles guys are so darn skinny.
Stretch . . .
Just as long as those “visitors” tell you to be quiet or to sit down. I would hate to have you accidently drop one of them over the edge.
Bwah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
Stretch . . .
Just as long as those “visitors” tell you to be quiet or to sit down. I would hate to have you accidently drop one of them over the edge.
Bwah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
A double!
Weird. First get my comment moderated (whatever that means) and now get a double.
Whoo-hoo!!!
GAME DAY!!!
GO WARRIORS!!!
This is not the type of weather that we want to the recruits to experience in Hawaii.
Sula sounds like a “power” running back. Anyone know his time in the 40?
Another recruit, Kamalani Alo, may be a “power” running back also. Watched him in the Farrington game as a “free safety” and he can run, hit and take down players. Can you imagine if he was carrying the ball?
Neat article about the new Warrior. Very touching. He sounds like the perfect fit for our program.
Welcome Jack! Great to have you and your family in the Warrior Ohana.
Hi, Maverick,
The Ohana is fine, except the economy is completely in the crapper around here, but I’m sure Hawaii is not much better. Lost 80 % of my business, nobody can get decent financing, it’s the pits.
Looking for a job is a waste of time, oh, well, I better get some cheese with my wine. Take care.
Stretch,
at least when it rains here its warm rain. everywhere else this would be freezing.
Sula wants to be a running back first and foremost and not a linebacker. I can understand that. Hawaii needs a hard hitting RB that’s not afraid to block but who also has soft hands and is willing to reach out and go for the ball and apparently, Sula fits that description perfectly.
Welcome to the Warriors Sula!!
hey .. morning all! Whoootah!
I’ll go check with the people sitting in the rain and ask them if it is “warm rain”.
Stretch,
Yup. It’s really coming down, and doesnt look like it’s gonna let up. I’m glad we’re going to have Pilares’ light quick feet at the RB spot tonight. Hopefully the new recruits understand this isn’t typical game day weather. At least it won’t be snowing… 🙂
I kept checking the weather radars last night and thought the rain might not be as bad as predicted. It looks like I was wrong.
A-House
His last time was 4.6/40 I believe..
He’s got quickness but not so much speed. Good size to break the initial tackles and get that first down on third and short. BUT he has good hands and in a shuffle pass situation, that could spell a lot of first downs for the Warriors.
Of course, now that I’ve said it looks like it won’t let up, it will prolly start drying up. 😆
You would make a PERFECT weather forecaster, that’s about on par with the professionals.
Good morning Tsaiko Nation!
If this weather holds up, things won’t be too bad at all. Someone else mentioned earlier (and I agree), it won’t be the rain that affects UH, but the wind.
Betty got up this morning with a sore throat and I’m asking her to stay home and rest up. She’s not too happy because she “needs to look after me and keep me out of trouble”. Hehehehe
Anyway, I’m bringing one of my former soldiers from Schofield and had gotten him a ticket. Now, he’ll sit with me and I have one ticket available. J Force called me last night and claimed the other 3 extra tickets that I had. Bottom line…I have one ticket (supposedly in a dry section) if anyone needs it. Call me 381-9334.
stretch,
you know what i mean. this is much warmer than rain in washington or anywhere further east.
although DPK is no Malika, Amber-lynn, Shari or Trini. hehe.
Been keeping in eye on the doppler radar and if we can get out of the yellow, we should be okay for tonight. Not sure what is off the radar but I hope the worst will be past us by tailgate time.
http://radar.weather.gov/Conus/hawaii_loop.php
I heard tonight is a “White Out” for all the ladies sitting in the orange section, first few rows of blue, and red sections.
Ladies…please show your school pride and wear white in support of our Warriors.
If anyone cares to watch our future opponent, Wash St vs Wash is being shown on FSN.
One more closer to the Hawaii Bowl
21 – 0 curveball
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38 – 28 wafan
40 – 21 1surfahoutahwata
41 – 10 Pomai
41 – 17 Pauoa Boy
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42 – 13 HiFlyer
45 – 17 mp
45 – 14 HiFlyer
45 – 9 las vegas
48 – 17 djmitcho
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49 – 14 LizKauai
52 – 20 Committed Road Warrior
62 – 13 d1shima
63 – 12 homey
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Unfortunately jolly, fattish, older guy type weather casters went out of style in the ’90s.
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Most of the games on the tube so far today have been blowouts. The Apple Cup is on right now, Boise-Nevada starts in about 40 minutes on the Deuce, and why is Florida playing The Citadel this late in the season?
40 yard times are great measurables, yes.
but, it is not the end to all times.
for example, many of you say, “we wish we had a nate ilaoa again.”
and many say he was the best. i agree. but he ran 4.7/40’s. but, he hit the hole quick, brushed off tacklers, juked them out of their socks, etc. the main point in the rb is to be better than the dline and the linebackers. out running the db’s is another thing.
in our offense, we don’t need a guy to tear off 80 yards at a time. just 5 and 10. block and catch the ball.
sula averaged 8+ yards per carry in two years. he caught over 25 balls per year as well. all this while playing lb on defense. he gained 1800+ two years running. found the endzone some 40-50 times. i imagine he will block with the same ferocity.
another slow running back with a very storied career was marcus allen. he never outraced the db’s but he made fools out of the dline and lb’s for example.
glad to see that jack sula’s second chance will be at second chance university. yah, he gets his wish as he will strap it up for SC afterall.
…nuff said
Wow, talk about supporting the home team. I wonder if Booing is worse??
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/ncaa/11/22/notre.dame.snowballs.ap/index.html
Be happy they aren’t playing West Virginia at Morgantown.
Cloudy 21° F (at game time)
10% Chance Precip with a chance of snow showers
52% Humidity
Wind From SSE at 2 mph
ND has Manti on the sideline today thinking he would be impressed since they should take care of Syracuse as 20 pt favorites. Right now, Syracuse is looking tough as they should be taking the lead shortly.
BTW – how comforting is it for Manti to see that the home fans are throwing snowballs at their own players??
in regards to the vacations hawaii charters those prices on those list are already higher then what was offered yesterday morning–759-819. watch them jump up again!
If anybody really wants to put our game day “bad weather” into perspective, tune into the Penn St. – Michigan St. game on ABC. Falling snow and a field nearly covered with the white stuff.
Once again, lucky live Hawaii!
tsai, early u said jeramy bryant is seeking a medical redshirt. what type of injury does he have? thanks.
Nice article on Sula. Welcome to Warrior Nation!
It’s Gameday! Go Warriors! Vandalize da Vandals!
Good morning gangee!
It’s a dark dreary day. Hopefully the weather lets up soon. I think it stopped raining or is only drizzling here in Keolu.
Pomai – I think you missed mine. UH 35, potato heads 14.
Hmmm … I wonder what 5 recruits will be sitting in the rain tonight? Hope it doesn’t dampen their spirits, though.
Pomai
Please remove my 42-13 prediction, you have my listed twice, sorry about that.
Yeah! What’s up with the snowballs at ND?
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=ap-notredame-snowballs&prov=ap&type=lgns
Boise-Nevada game on the Deuce. Looks like they’re using Boise’s feed instead of their own production.
Dang – I take back what I just said. It’s started pouring again here in Keolu. 🙁
Pomai:
Warriors 28; TaterHeads 24
Mahalo
BYU-Utah game slated to start in about an hour and a half. Will try to find a stream for those interested in watching that matchup.
ST.
What happened to WR, Kalua Noa?
He’s not on your list as a 2009 commit or as a grayshirt player.
http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/west/cpac/vis.jpg
looks like this is going to last awhile…..
Pomai what happened to my score. It can happen.
I am not worried about Alexander. He has the kind of arm that can cut through the wind. The receivers need to focus and catch it.
Rain is not new to UH. They should be able to play in it.
sportsbow:
there is something that would require him to come in at a later time, or so i’ve been told.
I thought Kalua joining Warriors in January of next year?
Stephen Tsai:
November 22nd, 2008 at 12:11 pm
sportsbow:
there is something that would require him to come in at a later time, or so i’ve been told.
So does this mean he won’t be joining the Warriors in 2009?
boise vs nevada on espn2.
nevada is cracking under the pressure. pistol not shooting too well.
sportsbow, i think kalua noa, earvin sione and christian vasconcellos are enrolling in fall 09 vs. spring ’09
Though it may hamper some players on both teams, the rain actually suits us since we have a crappy punter with no touch. The soggy carpet prevents his punts from bouncing into the endzone. I know people will say how “brilliant” Grasso is, but truthfully when was the last time he had a brilliant game in good weather. I would say that every team we played this year (and even the last year come to think of it) had a better punter; that’s just pathetic. If you think I exaggerate, visualize us having McBriar right now. I say that translates to at least 2 more wins for us this year. I fervently hope Coach Mack is recruiting someone actively. I’m disappointed (and shocked, really) that we don’t have someone already on the team beating him out for the job. Sorry to be so negative, but punting is a crucial part of special teams–this year, Grasso has been a huge liability.
Geez, my Mom was trying to get me to not attend today’s game. That wasn’t successful, so now she’s insisting we go and buy me a raincoat. So what, you figure Sports Authority would be the best place to get one?
tsai, are u able to say who the 5 that visiting today are?
BTW, that was a great ESPN story on Jack Sula. Glad to hear he’ll be a Warrior!
Maybe the snow was too irresistible for a South Bend visitor today.
First time in snow, gotta throw snowballs, eh? Wat the coach going say?
“Eh, cut it out or no scholie for you!” Doubt it!
heheheh
The pistol is shooting blanks against Boise so far. Kaepernick hasn’t been able to get much to this point.
The skies are angry today.
All will be well with my trusty longsleeve UA mock turtleneck and ziplock bag to protect my keys, cell, and wallet.
protector,
Interesting.
Which two games are you figuring?
jason – get uh ponchos at longs. no need go ward or waikele.
Jason, if your going to check out the Sports Authority store in Waikele, take a look in the Adidas outlet. Sometime they have waterproof jackets on sale. Looks good, the quality is good and Adidas is always in.
Bad weather always benefits the underdog, it’s a great equalizer.
Just when the offense starts to click and picks up a swagger, the weather turns bad like this … how humbling is that?
UH 38
IDAHO 21
Will the fans be chanting Funaki.. FUNAKI… tonight? Ball will be slippery.. run or shoot.
Yep, this a real rain storm by cracky…
Hard to catch.. hard to throw.. hard to hold on to… jeeze. Hard to watch, in the rain, too. 🙂 Can we blame this bad weather on the ex-AD, too?
Jason,
I was going to say the same thing. Just get a poncho. A UH one of course 🙂 .
I’m surprised we still have power and internet connectivity here in Kaneohe!
I don’t like ponchos.
Jason,
Join the rest of your fellow Maniacs and just go shirtless then!
CHEEEEHOOOOO!!!
So far the only thing I accomplished today was to make breakfast and a dozen apple turnovers.
mih,
Why? Does Funaki mean “rain go away” in some language?
jason..
shirtless…with nylon swim trunks… rubber slippers.. and don’t forget…electrician’s tape… water paint runs! Then again.. tape won’t stick too well to wet bodies, eh?
Don’t even think about that; the crowd would run for the exits!
Bring a mask and snorkel maybe… Make sure the mask has windshield wipers.
Even Boise’s taking advantage of Nevada’s pass-defense (or lack thereof). Kellen Moore has 321 yds passing…..IN THE FIRST HALF!
D1…
Don’t know if our Warriors will be able to air it out in this weather. Ball will be heavy, wet, and slippery. Rain will be in the eyes of the receivers…This is one of those times when running up the middle might not look like that bad of a call.
Jeeze… even running sounds dangerous. I’m just praying that none of the players get hurt.
I don’t think Pilares should be returning punts in this weather.
guess the attendance…
27,500
bb…
Can that many fit under the sheltered areas of the stadium? Expect extra long lines at the bathrooms tonight.
That is a well wriiten and touching story on the Sula kid.
Considering the life he successfully emerged from, Hawaii truly must seem like Paradise to him. I think he is one that will thrive very well in the Warrior Ohana. At least in Hawaii, if you hear a gun shot, it is most likely a car back firing.
Live stream of the upcoming BYU-Utah game, for those interested:
http://www.justin.tv/japorms
Notre Dame goes down 24 – 23.
geez… no oceanic nothing at my house. no internet, no tv. grrrrr 😡
Washington vs Washington State, tied 13-13 in second overtime. How fitting. Oceanic 226
i sit in the blue section and all season no one has ever sat in my row…and these are seats right on the 40…its just me and my GF…it made for easy entry and exit to the stairs….
looks like its gonna be a full row tonight from orange orphans…
wow, apple sauce cup is in OT…I guess both teams would like to be king of the losers.
Washington missed a short field goal. Washington State makes the field goal and wins the Washington Loser Bowl 16-13 in th second overtime.
Wazzu wins in 2 OT.
Utah scores first. 3-0.
Wow, Cougs win it in 2nd OT. They will be riding high when they got here next week.
I got to give it to the Washington State fans. They have a team with such a terrible record, but the fans filled the stadium and made so much noise. I wonder if the same thing would happen at Aloha Stadium if Hawaii had a losing record.
and the cougar fans even rushed the field…..
they most def will be riding high…
The Coug fans flooded the field at the end of the game as if they won the Pac 10 championship
Looks like rain.
bb,
28,328…
ok, now I got 27,499 more guesses….
Mad Dog,
That’s what you get in a big rivalry game like the Apple Cup. It doesn’t matter what the records are. It’s a big deal here in Washington
Too bad the same spirited fans couldn’t fill up Aloha Stadium like that. Our fans would even give up with the rain. But I’ll be at the stadium tonight. A little flood never hurts a true Warrior fan.
djmitcho,
Maybe someone around there will be so happy that they’ll invite you to join them on the trip next week.
“let them eat cake”…
T-gate is going strong. Pix posting.
I saw Stretch’s truck interestingly parked at the airport. Ahem. 😆
70-19.
I thought this was an early season WBB score when it scrolled on the screen but it’s actually what Florida did to Citadel today. 🙄
Looks like Cal Poly is gonna take Wisconsin into overtime.
I have a lot of respect for Cal Poly and they’re one of the best I-AA (or FCS) teams in the country, but this has got to be embarrassing for the Badgers.
Wow, Nevada is making it a game. Now down by only 1 td after a pick 6
d1,
that would be awesome, but I think I’m gonna have sit here in cougar country and rep for da warriors!
shhh, no tell everyone my secret parking technique. With the rain, I didn’t feel like parking too far away.
protector,
In case you forgot, these are the choices:
Florida
Oregon St.
San Jose St.
Boise St.
Utah St.
djmitcho,
Au-ryte!
In overtime, Cal Poly scores a TD but misses the PAT.
Wisconsin scores a TD and converts the PAT.
Wisconsin 36
Cal Poly 35
Cal Poly out rushing Big 10 team. Who would have figured????
Weber St. goes down today to E. Wash., 26-33.
Cameron Higgins throws for 312 yds but throws 4 piks
How’s the rain looking in Halawa right now and for tonight?
After one quarter, 10-3 Utes.
Florida Ted,
wet
Nah. j/k
Not so good…
http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=hmo&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=yes
I don’t think there’s any doubt now that Nevada is a dangerous team. 24 points on the Broncos in the 3rd quarter alone?! Wow!
C’mon Boise State! Keep that undefeated season alive so you can (maybe) bring home the BCS bacon for the WAC!
I feel kinda weird rooting for ’em…
I hate it but rootin for BS. Nice punt return.
Is the BSU-Nevada game on ESPN2, btw?
Wow, nice pass 38-24 BS. God, do I have to root for BYU too?
YES. 😉
$500,000 isn’t chump change, especially these days. If Donovan can root for BYU and Boise with his dignity intact, so can I.
Can if u like. Jus make shua u go church tomorrow.
So what does Stanford’s loss to Cal mean to the Hawaii Bowl? Is there still a chance for the Pac-10 to have six bowl eligible teams?
For those who don’t want to watch college football and have HD cable, check channel 1561 – MOJO. They are showing Three Sheets all day and night. It’s a funny show and sometimes wish I was the host.
Stretch,
I think you gotta go for more “marketing” training. Why would anyone who no like watch CFB be reading this blog?
…and now the on-side kick
Reno recovers!
d1 – it was posted, just in case. A few Tsaikos (koakane, james, homey) would appreciate this show.
stretch,
That’s da show where they go a get drunk in different countries, right?
Kaepernick is special.
Kapernick is making this a game for Nevada
dj – that’s the show. now you can understand why those three guys would appreciate it.
Listening to the Boise announcers, you can tell they want to say something about that last PI call, but are holding back. If it was BC and Kekaula, you know that they would have been all over the refs.
Listening to the Boise announcers, you can tell they want to say something about that last PI call, but are holding back. If it was BC and Kekaula, you know that they would have been all over the refs.
Stretch,
Oh, all right…but go ahead with the marketing thing anyway 😉
Kaepernick, Moore, and Alexander…
The 2009 WAC football season will be very interesting indeed!
Boise recovers the onside kick, looks like they should be able to run out the clock
rain stopped in Kaneohe… clouds are high… I can see the mountains now.. crossing fingers.. knocking on wood…
too bad Nevada didn’t score the touchdown first, then they would have been down by only 3. That would have been a lot better for me.
Nevada’s d holds, and Boise misses a long field goal. Nevada gets ball back and has a chance to tie it up
finally got our Oceanic service back after more than 2 hours. grrrr…. 😡
Holy close game Batman!
looks like it comes down this last play for nevada
Boise wins 41-34. Stretch, I pushed
So seriously… what is keeping Nevada in this game?
Nevada’s run D is ok, but BSU isn’t running as much this season.
Nevada’s pass D is horrible and BSU is throwing a helluva lot more this year.
Is it really just Kaepernick? I’m not watching the game.
d1,
Thar radar doesn’t look too nice. Hawaiis fickle fans will stay away to the tune of about 5000, they’re babies when it comes to weather.
There were two pick-sixes by the Nevada D according to the stats, Kazz.
Whew. BSU one game away from a perfect season in a real nail-biter game.
Now…go BYU!
I almost feel sick saying that.
Bah…BYU down 27-17 at halftime.
Utah leading BYU 27-17 at the half.
dj – unfortunately, I did.
Cincinnati just had a 99 yard drive. Cincinatti and Pitt tied at 7, early second quarter. I’m leaving for THE game now. Hope the weather god leaves a nice, clear hole over Aloha Stadium tonight.
Time for me to head off to the game also. See everyone later. Make sure no catch cold tonight.
Ya know, if the rain was to let up by game time and it stayed cool like this, it could actually be a nice night for a football game at Halawa.
Kymry showed up with Tsai-ko cookies!
So if you can, come by the cabana after the game for corn chowder and other goodies!
hey, i am taping the game!!!!
GO WARRIORS
Let’s hope the clouds just rain themselves out by 5 or 6.
Ugly game here in Ogden, 4 int’s = iminent loss.
ryan was done before the first half, made a valiant effort, but the separated shoulder had a dire effect on his effectiveness. he took a shower at half time and was in a sling when he came out.
prayers and good thoughts for a quick recovery for ryan and his team mates.
at 39 degrees, it’s really cold for this papa bear.
now WARRIORS, LET’S GO AND GET A VICTORY!!!
bulla,
ouch!
what happened to my nephew?
when did he separate that shoulder?
auwe.
who did they play today?
prayers, always for the boy and his team.
how’s cam doing?
Bulla- prayers for Ryan’s fast healing!
Al- you coming down here sometime? We are talking. Vegas.
whew,
long day….ryan separated his shoulder in practice, in a play, a RB dove on top of him at the end of the play…so treatments all week, game day decision to play.
they gave him a shot, but too painful to go after the first couple of series.
E. Washington came to play, projected in pre season to be 2nd in the conference…..tall qb, about 6’4 with a rifle arm. but he could run like a scared deer also.
playoffs next week, soheal up, man up, suck it up and roll on.
cameron was off today, 4 int’s, which is not normal for him….time to heal up regroulp and move on. thanks for asking!!!
okay…go okies. (for entertainment purposes only.)
thanks Liz,
hoping for clear skies for the game for the Warriors tonight, and a great VICTORY for them……
all is well, pretty cold, but getting used to the cold…….ouch.
lizk…..sorry i am not. call me if you need to. i sent the info via email to all the known tsaikos with email addy on my list.
We have extra tickets for tonight’s game here. Anyone need?
wow, Oklahoma is kicking T.Tech’s okole 21-0
Just got home from the tailgate..great food..beef stew,beef tripe stew,a couple of things that I dont know the name of but loved…meat and more meat .. salads..mac/potatoe from Mrs. A House yum…fruit and cookies that were the bomb..was wet but very fun…..
I see a ray of hope. Maybe a break in the rain.
Keys for victory.
Stop the run up the middle.
Protect the ball.
GO WARRIORS!
Bulla,
Hope the Beast mends well before the next game.
…and we’re off!
I did NOT expect what’s happening to Texas Tech right now. Can they come back?
BSU may end up undefeated and without a BCS bowl bid. A shame, but that’s the way it goes, I guess. BYU had a good game going, but after all those INTs and the fumble…
Oklahoma 28 T.Tech 0. Oklahoma has had the ball 5 times and scored on 4 of those.
Utah completes their undefeated season. They double up BYU 48-24
Texas Tech is playing scared and BYU was exposed against TCU and again against Utah. They look to be for real. BSU still has a chance, the PAC10 may only get one team into the BCS, OSU just missed an extra point and may be losing. Big East sucks, so does the ACC.
Oklahoma 42 T.Tech 7 18 secs left in the 2nd Q
Wow, Ore St kicks winning FG on the last play of the game
Oregon State kicks the game-winning FG with 4 seconds left to beat Arizona, 19-17.
Yep, never give up….
One more closer to the Hawaii Bowl
28 – 24 ai-eee-soos
35 – 28 Da Punchbowl Kid
35 – 14 jm2375
38 – 21 Kazz
38 – 28 wafan
40 – 21 1surfahoutahwata
41 – 10 Pomai
41 – 17 Pauoa Boy
42 – 14 tommui
45 – 9 las vegas
45 – 17 mp
45 – 14 HiFlyer
48 – 17 djmitcho
49 – 14 LizKauai
49 – 17 TChahng
52 – 20 Committed Road Warrior
62 – 13 d1shima
63 – 12 homey
64 – 14 lab rat
IT’S FINALLY SATURDAY!!!
Liz – I got the package. It was a huge surprise! Thank you so much! Did you not get my email? Sometimes it goes into junk mail because it is from my yahoo account…
Very sorry about Ryan, Bulla. Shoulder injuries of those kinds are tricky. Prayers for him. Y’all stay warm, Papa Bear.
To the folks at the game, Milika Dudley said that while it may be dry for a while, more rain is expected in the next 24 hrs. Scattered showers continue.
Ok..I’m off to watch the game at my fav spot for PPV. GO WARRIORS!!!
Pomai:
You might of lost my 21-o us score
Curveball – wait, you pulled a me? I thought you went to the games?
How is the field and weather?
Footing okay for the guys?
I have been going but not tonight..some other stuff going on..wish I could have but ..tailgate was fun..not raining in Kalihi Valley
One more closer to the Hawaii Bowl
21 – 0 curveball
23 – 6 Maverick
28 – 24 ai-eee-soos
35 – 28 Da Punchbowl Kid
35 – 14 jm2375
38 – 21 Kazz
38 – 28 wafan
40 – 21 1surfahoutahwata
41 – 10 Pomai
41 – 17 Pauoa Boy
42 – 14 tommui
45 – 14 HiFlyer
45 – 17 mp
45 – 9 las vegas
48 – 17 djmitcho
49 – 17 TChahng
49 – 14 LizKauai
52 – 20 Committed Road Warrior
62 – 13 d1shima
63 – 12 homey
64 – 14 lab rat
100 percent Ha’a participation.
Cold enough for “smoke” while singing Hawaii Pono’i
Kick-off coming up 🙂
stands kinda empty
Good to hear 100% participation.
Yeah!
Dang. 3rd down problem — again.
sloppy
That drive took half the quarter, resulting in a Vandal TD.
Did Idaho bring their band? Nice of them to do so.
O Line looking good
TD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that GA is a tough runner
Here’s a video link to the game
http://www.justin.tv/nomadxx
special teams really suspect so far tonight. But alexander looking great!!
TD!!!!!!!!!
One play and gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nice D much better
whoops 82 yards!!!!!
What happened? What did the guy do to get ejected?
Oh NO!!! Ryan is liming off the field!
Who got ejected?
mouton’s limping?
#6 for Idaho was ejected after the PAT after the last Warrior TD. They didn’t show a replay.
first quarter C+
Ryan recovered a fumble, but was limping back to the sideline when he got up.
Then a couple of plays later Kealoha fumbled and Idaho got it back. Now it’s the end of the 1st qtr.
Alexander looks good.
5-6 157 yds 1 TD — through the 1st Q.
아이고!
Thanks Ronnie. 1 fumble each.. wet ball syndrome.
#6 punched someone (yamanoha)
Pick 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Woo hoo. Sack int TD !
No problem Mih!
Dowling just intercepted Idaho intercepted for a pick 6!!! Yee Haw Dowling!!
Oh bummer! It looks like he stepped out of bounds at the 2. Big Bummer!
OTOH, looks like Dowling stepped out at the UI 2. Play is under review.
why is Leahey harping on the runner being out of bounds BEFORE they called for a review??????
Ayah. Ok TD again den!
Yee Haw! TD Pilares!
fonoti is a stud tonite
vili on tv, waste of UH money IMHO
Team looks great, crowd looks embarrassing.
Special teams have a cool dancing huddle before the kickoff.
GO WARRIORS
hmm… K5 feed here….
http://www.justin.tv/xyyz
Unless we improve our special teams play, mark my words, we’re going to give Kama a huge game. Gotta improve our punt/KO coverage.
The difference between other team’s passes and the Warriors is that the other team’s receivers too often have to stop to catch the ball, while most of our passes lately are caught on the run. This is a good thing!
Weather is cool and breezy. Idaho Brot a small band, mascot and cheer squad.
For Idaho.. I suppose this is their “bowl” game.
Nice field goal.. whoah… !
As long as the Warriors get the TDs on their possessions, they can give Idaho the FGs all night long.
Looks like the makings of a high scoring game.
Anyone see Tyler on the sidelines?
INT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Another INT! Yee Haw Thomas!
INT!
mouton injured and in locker room.. Not good.. but better he rest before the Cincy game if anything is in question.
I see Tyler on the side.
Thanks Liz, save me a cookie! 🙂
TD!!!!!!!!!!
TD!
PAT!
28-10
Da Vandal mascot look like Greg Alexander! Ha-ha!
alexander looks decent, but does his throws look a little low? he looks much improved. good job to rolo.
Nice cover by smith.
What happened with Keala and the personal foul? He must have done something if coach mack is yelling at him…
Yee Haw for Gma! Josh Leonard looked great making that sack!
Ronnie, can you paste al’s attachment information and send it to me? mahalo.
Man.. this is like a Colt B.. game.. you cannot go peepee without missing a TD!
lol
hey bubba’s dad…what about the game so far? the ‘d’ has a bunch of studs.
That last 3 down series the O line was ridiculous
Alexander looks real average recently. Low passes, long passes are not accurate and he looks a little rattled with the little pressure he is receiving. He needs to look a more conservative, safe passes in the 3rd quarter.Does anyone think Tyler is going to play?
Halftime.
first half grade a solid B
Oops spoke too soon. (Knocking on wood!)
3 and out no gain.. whahappen?
hawnstln – I sent it back. 😀
Military appreciation presentations at halftime.
Ok Duffer. I gotcha cookie.
The defense has really turned up the heat. Alexander a little off now, hope he gets his touch back in the second half.
Umm, I think Tyler is pretty much history
GA should be allowed to finish the game, he needs the full speed reps
I think we’ll see a lot of the second and third team in the 4th quarter. Especially the seniors. Would love to see Jake Santos come in and take one in!
Kookiekane ate da last “H” cookie!
Greg Alexander is doing just fine, Graunke might as well hang up his jersey for the rest of the year he will never see the field again! Too bad, so sad! The offense is finally hitting a groove and should finish the season out with a lot of positives. If the offense can protect and move the ball consistently and the defense hold it down, we will win every game here on out and we will beat whoeva’s arse wants to play us in the Hawaii Bowl! Defensive front 4 is doing a great job getting pressure upfield. Nice adjustments on D after Potatoe Girls first series. So far so good, now it’s time to put the finishing touches on these Mashed Potatoes!
duffer,
graunke hasn’t missed too many meals lately.
2nd Q was an OL coach’s nightmare .
oh oh! Ryan came out of the second half wearing a boot… but at least he isn’t using crutches
Kekoa:
I got some more peppers. 😉 I got ice cream back-up
1st play, Farmer on an off tackle run??!!??
Yikes! It took the whole team to bring down GA!
Pilares looks injured again.. this is not good at all. We just ran out of running backs… Farmer is all that’s left,I think.
Is LWJ suited u[ for the game?
hey.. Libre is in?!!
Alexander to Lane. TD!
No discipline …. again!!! There is no need for the ‘cut throat’ gesture. This is a coaching problem!
Great catch…dumb player penalty..come on know the rules..you cant do that
I agree with Yamanoha, what a weak unsportsmanlike call. Whatevas though, Lane you dummy!
hawnstln – LWJ foot injury still lingering I no think he going play even if he suited up. I’d be surprised if he did.
Aloha kakou!
Listening to Bobby & Robert online.
Mouton is done for the game — high ankle sprain.
Pilares also hurt — knee possibly — Libre in his place.
Oops Dan Kelly to the rescue again! LOL
Kama almost broke it … again! We need to work on our specail team coverage so that when we play better teams, we do not get hurt.
Graham Harrell passed Colt’s all-time passing stats today with 14,759 yards to Colt’s 14,740 yards.
NYUH, how many TDs?
Nice 4th down stop by the defense..
Kelly had to make the stop! What if?
Watching Coach Mack chest bumping the Dee after they held the Vandals on 4th down was the coolest thing all night!
3rd Q moving slow
TD Libre!!!!!
Ran the same play twice and waltzed right in… nice TD!
O line looked real good on this drive..just stay consistent
Ronnie,
Colt is still ahead by 6 on TDs with 131TDs.
I am looking for great KO coverage on thisnext one!!
I am looking for great KO coverage on thisnext one!!
The wind is picking up and it’s getting chilly!
I am amazed that it hasn’t really rained since the game started.
Disconcerting signals! WTH is that?! That’s as bad as the “leverage” penalty.
Idaho is moving the chains..
The “disconcerting signals” penalty is out of the same array as the “giving him the business” penalty. Rarely see them called.
Raining in Kalihi Valley now..it is chilly
I think the WAC officials get together with a thesaurus just to come up with new penalties to assess the Warriors.
so, is disconcerting signals like chatter in baseball?
Maybe Elimimian threw the ref a kiss or something like that.
Ronnie:
That is one stupid rule…geezzzzzz
Hmm… Idaho is really inching their way to the goal line.. want to see our Warriors make a stop here.
Ronnie,
A NCAA definition for disconcerting signals:
“No player shall use words or signals that disconcert opponents when they are preparing to put the ball in play. No player may call defensive signals that simulate the sound or cadence of (or otherwise interfere with) offensive starting signals.”
For example, a defensive player calling “hut, hut”, causing the O-Line to false start.
“hey oline, oline, oline, oline… MOVE!”
Touchdown.. Idaho… chuckle… How many yards credited to the refs?
Swing batter ,swing batter
Thanks CRW. At least they have a definition. I couldn’t find one in the nfl rulebook for a “leverage” call I heard earlier in the year.
I think we just made the ‘over’.
There are a lot of words besides HUT..like go..snap hike. we used red red..so how do you know what is a simulated sound…stupid
It seems that everytime there is a “controversial” call, K5 doesn’t show a replay. Or am I imagining this?
I don’t care for that rule either. Unfortunately that rule stay in the rulebook.
Okay enough scoring already. We’re on my prediction. Throw in the all the seniors!
Rausch is in.
Rausch in…Avery in…
Backups are funneling in for UH.
Where is Rego…
TChahng might just get his wish.
Rego yes yes
Jake Santos in.
Santos yes…yes yes
Jake is in at QB
Game is final.
Winnaahhh! / / / / / / / /
Great win, Great way to build momentum into the next game…
Not bad at 6-5 in the WAC after all that has happened, it will only get better. Time to finish out strong and kill whoever has the balls to play us in the Hawaii Bowl! GO WARRIORS!!!
All the cheerleaders are dancing … wow, how many do we have? 40????
Great game Warriors!
Congrats TChahng!
Replay tomorrow morning.
Go Wahines! Smash da farm girls!
Winnah, winnah
Chicken dinnah!
We could possibly end the season ranked 2nd in the WAC if Nevada beats Louisiana Tech in Ruston next week.
Right on PB. Hawaii will have played 5 teams this year who were ranked in the top 25!! Pretty tough schedule in light of all the criticism we had last year. If we make a bowl game (win one of the next two),it will have been a very successful year. Go Warriors!!!!
I think our boys can win out the rest of the games and the Hawaii Bowl…Washington State and Cinci may be tough games but they are both playing us at home and we are in whoop @ss mode right now so I see no one who can beat us!
Regardless of the schedule the WAC always gets the shaft! You mean to tell me that Boise State may not get a BCS Bowl bid at #9 and still undefeated. How the heo if we only had to get to #12 to earn a bid with a weak arse schedule??? Not on Boise State bandwagon by no means but WTF, why is the WAC getting shafted Mr. Benson???
Jake! You blew your chance! See…all that clowning around on da sidelines made you look silly bro!
Now I gotta put you back on da Cub Scout team! Where’s my clipboard!
One more to go baby.
I wonder if Manti was at the Notre Dame game. Too bad some fans pelted the team with snowballs after the loss.
lab rat,
You’re right that if our top local boys want to get the recognition, they should play for Coach Mac and in front of their families. UH will have a terrific team next year; solid senior/junior offense and a ton of terrific defensive players who are red or gray shirting. They represent the whole state, not just one school. I would think that any local boy would love to be in that environment/team.
Teo would be a terrific addition to our 2009 class but if he is set on playing on the mainland, I wish him well. We’ll just give his spot to a deserving mainland boy. And there are a lot of them that would love to play for a ranked UH team.
What was the final spectator count? Geez, people act as if they are going to melt.
Can you imagine if it were to snow? Bwah-ha-ha-ha!
Wafan, the fan faithful were rewarded with perfect game weather!
ah pboy…..we think alike.
btw, i ran into a marine yesterday and invited him over for turkey day dinner. he politely refused saying he had plans with some local friends. he wasy startled how the hawaiian hospitality was so generous.
well, we may not be getting mr. randle but sounds like we are getting a great kid from carson.
Turnstile attendance was pathetic, for a lack of better words: 23,491.
I suppose people were ‘scared’ off by potentially inclement weather (read: rain).
al,
I not worried Sula is going to be a great back for us. Randle has his sights set on the PAC-10 as his top choice. Plus with everybody jumping on his bandwagon late this season he has been overwhelmed with offers. A friend of his says he’s narrowed it down to one of the schools in the PAC-10, everyone’s thinking either UCLA or ASU.
Mahalo tsai-ko’s for a great afternoon and evening! It was a great game and the weather could not have been more perfect. Mahalo to all of you!!! Ijust finished my onolicious rice crispy treats!!!
Turnstile Count: 23,491
Tickets Issued: 39,014
What a huge difference! And it hardly rained, just a little drizzle every so often. Nothing heavy at all, like earlier today.
Great game, great tailgate. Major props to the d1shimas for the post-game meal — corn chowder like Dad used to make, cookies and milk like Grandma used to serve. Just like when I was a little kid. 🙂
Verbal commits TJ Alifipo and Mike Wadsworth (both from Las Vegas Silverado HS) were among five (5) prospects apparently on their official recruiting visits that attended tonight’s Idaho game.
I couldn’t recognize the other 3 guys except to say that they looked more like JC guys:
– a thicker built interior lineman (probably either a DT or OG). Not sure, but might’ve been JC DT Nathan Mageo.
– a leaner built lineman (probably either a DL or OT).
– definitely a WR or DB. Looked as tall or taller than Wadsworth.
saw stephen on the field after the game. he left the idaho mascot hanging when he came around to shake everyone’s hands. hehe.
this is the same mascot that was trying to talk to the k5 truck driver and then got hit in the head by the platform that the camera is on.
my friends said that UH should sue all the weather people. they greatly impacted the turnstile count. look how many people didn’t show up.
oh, good to see mike, stephen and ferd all rushing to get the best spot to rush the field for stories.
someone and her camera were missing though.
Weatherpeople give mathematics a bad name when they are so off on their predictions. Well, it deals with computers too, so I say blame the computer scientists. 😉
Remember the controversy that the Idaho cheerleaders were involved in earlier this year? Well, some of their dance routines tonight were … they were provocative. Maybe a better word to describe it starts with an S and rhymes with “putty.” (No, not sputty.) I’m glad our cheerleaders are always classy and tasteful.
oh yeah, there were “sooo” many fans there that i saw kekoa trying to give away tickets and he couldn’t. he probably made the scalpers mad though for undercutting them..
kapakahi…..please inform d1 that binoculars can be effective.
thanks for the info.
Speaking of tickets, I just bought my ticket for tomorrow’s volleyball game. I do wish they would let me use Discover, though. Anyways, the ticket is bought, and I will be there. Throw in Monday night’s basketball game, and that’s a nice series of three games to attend. And if you attended Thursday and Friday’s volleyball games, then you’ve been really busy. 🙂
Good night!
nice game……offense’s timing is getting there.
nice to see how the qb looks off defenders and comes back to his intended target, lane td bomb.
short passing game looks better.
ran efficiently, although, i wish we would run more “tampa lefts and rights” just to keep the de’s honest, too.
hey, what? no shovel pass tonight and inside screens?
the defense statistically had a great game too.
take away that opening drive and we stuffed em for less than 200 yds the remainder of the game.
al,
Nevah need binos.
One prospect walked right past me to his seat about 6 seats over.
Great game…
Corn chowder was great, too.
Oyasumina-tsai….
did you get his name???
Wot, Chawan, you didn’t get thrill out of seeing Princess Stan?
Yeah, me neither…
TChahng is the winner, not only did he win but he hit it right on the head, good call.
Nitey nite and sweet Warrior dreams come true!
C_C ~ Sad that a Tsaiko asked for tickets to tonight’s game tells me he will pick it up at the t-gate. Then he calls us at the t-gate to say they won’t be going to the game!
Too late to even ‘give’ them away! 4 discounted tickets…wasted, Grrr.
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