Seeking a balance
Much like how natural wildfires can reset the ecosystem, fiery football practices also can provide useful sparks during a five-week-long spring training.
In the first nine spring practices, the UH coaches have tried to find a balance between promotion and provocation; being chipper and chirping.
That was evident in a scuffle during the past Saturday’s scrimmage. While fights, particularly the hold-me-back type, can be a boost to lackadaisical practices, Saturday’s scuffle rankled the coaches because it came during a red-zone drill designed to simulate a game situation. A player, who was trying to serve as peacekeeper, was nicked on the helmet by a swung helmet.
The coaches are willing to write off penalties such as false starts and offsides, as part of the business of football. But personal fouls and unsportsmanlike penalties are unpardonable. It has been a goal to cut back on emotional penalties this spring.
Last year, the Warriors were flagged 19 times for personal fouls or unsportsmanlike penalties. That does not include two other violations that were waived because of off-setting penalties.
Coach Nick Rolovich said he wanted his team to be “more mentally strong when things got tough” during Saturday’s practice.”
He added: “People are worrying about the wrong things. … Until we change that, we’re a three-win football team that doesn’t focus on the right things.”
3 wins?
We need a bowl season!
Let’s go Warriors!!!
Foist!
ditto the HC’s comments
gett’m to grow up a bit more, not everything is fun and games, personal maturity is what will help the players think more like adults and savor the victory party hoorahs for the appropriate time
(Foist!)
…to be 2nd. 😳
That scuffle was pretty bad I could clearly see the helmet being swung from the parking garage,no call for that in game or at practice especially when it’s endangering one of your own…
“People are worrying about the wrong things
Like some in previous postings and continual postings. Not necessary but who’s to stop them. However, their remarks/comments is all good in their eyes.
They talk football only…The football god’s they think they are
Don’t get mad…Don’t attack..Don’t get even…Just move on
OTOH, perhaps the players need to be reminded that no one needs to be going for knees in practice
I know this is isn’t about football, but here is an article on former Rainbow Warrior Baseball player Steven Wright. It’s along the lines of Coach Rolo’s Live Aloha Play Warrior movement.
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/15228443/steven-wright-boston-red-sox-sends-gift-chris-colabello-beaning-toronto-blue-jays-1b
The Warriors will find the right level of ferocity and friendship within the team. Rolo has the plan.
At least one of the players involved will be one the best to ever play for the Warriors. This may have not been the best day for him, but his passion will be huge when the the game is on the line.
GO WARRIORS!!!
Akamai Okole – Exactly!
5. I’m sure there are blogs where you can discuss religion and people will enjoy your quotes. Pretty sure this is not the place
I second Jeezy’s motion.
9. Let’s talk football
and not lift oneself up above the other. “Fair”
We have a second ?? Well, within deliberative bodies a second to a proposed motion is an indication that there is at least one person besides the mover that is interested in seeing the motion come before the meeting. It now goes before the deliberative body….
In other words, bruddha chill already….
A troublemaker plants seeds of strife;
gossip separates the best of friends.
Is practice on the grass field or Ching field tomorrow?
Either way I’ll be there at 7am
legis ….stop planting seeds!
Good afternoon everyone!
Good to see so many long-time posters here again!
A reminder that the charter of ST’s blog is the 5 F’s… Football, Food, Friends, Family, and Fun.
While the last 4 F’s have been absent recently, the season is still young… 🙂
Some coaches coach players to irk opponents to get them penalized when they retaliate—maybe even get thrown out of a game. I’m sure we don’t but should be aware of it—especially when we play Michigan 🙂
fiery football practices also can provide useful sparks—-
In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches.
But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire.
Netane Muti finised 3rd in the shot put this past Saturday at Punahou.
He’s an imposing figure can’t wait to see him battle with Fred
Maybe the guy who finished first in the shot is a guy we should be looking at if he’s a qualifier. A 6’4″ 235 DE could fill a position suddenly in need.
Oops Netane finished 3rd in Discus not shot put
1st Sione Vea Kave from Kalani 6’5 225lbs
Finishing 4th Joshua Hauanio “Hawaii Committ” from Iolani
HOW STUPID … swinging a helmet as a weapon at your own teammate … I hope Rolo “throws the book” at the offender and makes him start at the bottom. Inexcusable
247sports reassesses their player rankings upon conclusion of the final recruiting class by team. Hawaii ranked 102. Two upgrades: Josh Hauani’o rated 3-star (0.7998) and Cole McDonald also 3-star (0.8054). I feel this speaks well for the coaching staff to pick these two players when other D1 schools overlooked them.
Legislature – you are hilarious – this kid from Leilehua Netane Muti gotta be a relative of yours, and why does he have to go against Fred Ulu-Perry, Ulu-Perry is already in school at UH, Muti hasn’t graduated from HS and until he is officially accepted and part of fall camp he won’t be facing anyone at UH.
was nicked on the helmet by a swung helmet. the nick on the helmet is myna (like the bird) it took the seed and flew away. Need not to follow up on concussion protocol. Maybe! they call that battle scars.
Coco stay planting seeds again on players helmets. Haha
battle to make one another better at their craft. Like you trying to battle me. Why?
you not gonna make me better. haha
Can’t wait-relax bully boy
See you boys and girls at practice..7am
No wonder Rolo was so upset on Saturday news. Needs to stop this garbage now or it’ll carry to the season.
the “culture” — cannot be taken from books, but kinetically be it football or learning a new work position — some do it better than others and vice versa
when I spoke to my “boss” about office culture, he referred me to reading books — told him “culture” of the company is not found in books, but in the daily working relationships and exchanges between employees and management; the willingness of all to work to a common goal of making the company better; offering lower positioned employees the opportunity to learn and progress in their chosen field
that hit a dead balloon — so far, but I don’t give up easily
Let the godly strike me!
It will be a kindness!
If they correct me, it is soothing medicine.
Don’t let me refuse it.
But I pray constantly
against the wicked and their deeds.
Don’t give up
What sorrow awaits those who try to hide their plans from the LORD,
who do their evil deeds in the dark!
“The LORD can’t see us,” they say.
“He doesn’t know what’s going on!”
Nite ya’ll -find that balance
Stephen,
Any news on the new Hawaii exemption that allows Hawaii to start every football season a week early? It was adopted by the D1 Legislative committee on April 8th by a vote of 15-0. It was part of the same meeting as the satellite camp ban, which . They just posted a final report of the meetings. Just copy “April2016DICouncil_Report_20160418” and paste it in your search.
aloha everyone is this blogs starting to sound like the 700 club !! legistlature save it for sunday or game day when da home teams on the field !!
Rise and Shine, today will be a great warrior day.
hakuna-the Warriors will work hard and be productive.
Matata-they will form that bond that will build this team up.
Pride Rock-will rise and shine again.
Let’s get this done and take down that giant.
Coffee check-water check-nuts check-
Apple drink check. Off to practice 7am start
Legislature keep spreading the good news. Haters can go back to WSN.
IMUA
Five-O, under kava’s and the lurkers are out in force today at practice.
Isaac Sopoaga teaching the boys some techniques to add to their arsenal.
Come sit with us next to where the D-Line hit the sleds.
Guud Morning Tsaikos…Bootiful Day!
sun is out, boyz working hard, expect good results this season.
IMUA WARRIORS!
stopped by my old office, the culture has turned into…me. sad but the peeps there don’t socialize with each other any more. productions is..ok but none going above and beyond. compare with occasional group outings, occasional office luaus prepared by employees….and most important helping each other through training classes and work.
#36 … so people who don’t come here for sermons are haters? Give it a rest.
New post: http://hawaiiwarriorworld.com/?p=37026
Trash talking lacks confidence.