Spring football: Past meets present
During yesterday evening’s first meeting of spring training, head coach Nick Rolovich gave an impassioned speech on the Warriors’ history of pride and purpose.
And then more than 100 former Warriors descended the stairs of the athletic complex auditorium to welcome the current players to the ohana.
Smoke got in Rolovich’s eyes.
Afterward, many of the former players stayed to talk story at a reception sponsored by Na Koa.
Awesome. I like it a lot!
That pic with Rolo and Colt is just awesome… Great to see you back in action Mr. Tsai!
Great Morning All!
Looks like a terrific event to kick-off Coach Rolo’s tenure.
Very nice to see all the alumni support!
GO Warriors!
Aloha kakahiaka, Stephen! Morning, Tsaikos!
I miss seeing these guys. Love Afatia’s shoes!
This is different!
The past regime (yes I know I should let it go already) was disconnected from our history. It was a team that needed to center on the HC and his legacy rather than the history and legacy of the program. Big failure, bad legacy.
This feels better.
Wake up, everybody!
It’s spring ball.
Where the heck is everyone?
Awesome to hear Rolo reconnecting and helping to build those bridges between former and current Warriors something we have been lacking for a longtime,I hope to see it continue as they say “you stand on the shoulders of those before you”…Can’t wait to catch Saturdays practice
WARRIORS!!!
ALOHA, FROM LA!!
MANEO !!!
I just woke up, you were up so early at 3:45 am.
We waiting for your updates(and photos)!
That’s why you get the big bux! 😈 😉 😆
GOOD MORNING, HAWAII!
SO HAPPY TO SEE STEPHEN BACK AT WORK.
And the gathering of the Ohana of our former plauers – fantastic Rolo!
Good to see Colt back up in Manoa!
Rolo is the MAN!
Wonder why Colt wasn’t offered a position on Rolo’s staff?
Spring Rolo’s for pupu’s!
Awesome to see Warrior Pride recognized and in full display!
Let’s Go Bows!
A link someone posted elsewhere showing practice:
https://www.facebook.com/KaLeoOHawaii/videos/1302341346449463/
Excellent! Reminding the players that they stand on the shoulders of giants is the way to build a foundation.
Mahalo to all the older Warriors for coming out and supporting the younger ones. PRIDE ROCK LIVES AND BREATHES!!!
Rolo gets it!
GO WARRIORS!!!
I like the fact that Ganot and Rolo are both honoring the history of their respective programs. It shows a true understanding of what it means to represent the Univ and State of Hawaii. Go Bows.
aloha and good morning everyone !! nice photos ST !! nice to see all this all the old players !!
Super late on this, but welcome back ST! It was nice meeting you at the basketball game last month. Glad to see you back on the job.
Great pics ST. Man if any members of the team doesn’t get just jacked to go out and work their tails off after this then they’re at the wrong place. I hope they feel a sense of accountability for how they practice, how they play, how they act on and off the field and in the classroom. What they do matters. To many. Especially to the men who have gone on before them.
WELCOME BACK ST!!!
One of the first things Ganot said in the after game interview was “for my old boss, Riley Wallace, we love ya”. Class move!
Now one of the first things Rolo does is honor Warriors of the past. It speaks well for him. I love seeing the players who spent themselves on the field and the classroom for this program come back and be recognized. I hope it continues.
GREAT JOB ROLO! LIVE ALOHA, PLAY WARRIOR!
13. Okay I’ll answer the one know one wants, it is a sensitive issue.
Colt’s past with the law in the before and still yet to come is first and foremost.
I don’t know if he has a college degree?
Etc, etc, etc.
I think we finally got it right.
Nice way to usher in the Rolo Era.
Went to the optometrist this morning to get the eyes dilated and checked. Much thanks ST for the pics. Awesome. Rolo makes it feel like Warrior football is here. Marcus Malepeai is really huge, but you cant’t tell by the picture. He walked past me on the practice field once and it was a memorable experience for me to see up close just how big the players are. Go Warriors !!!
Al, Colt received his bachelor’s degree in communication in December, 2007. The keynote speaker at the commencement was Barry Weinman, who wore Colt’s #15 jersey while delivering his speech.
Florida lurkers –go Warriors-go Rolo-welcome back ST
Holy Moley Andy – did you see ST at 3 am today intently staring at his lap top monitor
ST: did not toot my horn cause your neighbors may get upset!
and, great to see your short clip on KHON news this morning as part of their lead in to the start spring practice
i want to thank whomever he/she or they were who made the effort to contact all those former players who attended the start of spring ball – was it a surprise for Rolo??
what wonderful memories of their playing time at UH!!!!!!! smoke in Rolo’s eyes – heck he wasn’t the only one!
maddog50:
you would have been the perfect guest player at the gathering of “eagles”!
your passion in your speech at the Ohio State tailgate was just awesome – glad I had to honor to meet you there!
see in Michigan?
22. I think people assume that because so and so was a good player, it means they will make a good coach. But that is the most false assumption anyone can make. Most all star players don’t make good coaches. It’s the gym rats who live in the film room and enjoy the grind and studying and listening to new philosophies that become good coaches. Students of the game that don’t require much sleep.
Jim White:
great to see another “East Coast” Tsaiko on board!
wonder what happened to our Georgia Tsaiko? are you still keeping up with us?
hiya, Alanbama!
hiya, Committed Road Warrior in DC!
This is a great start for Rolo. He truly understands the culture as well as Eran Ganot and Laura Beeman. What was interesting at yesterdays basketball celebration at Manoa, the acknowledgement of working well with Coach Ganot. I never heard those comments made of the previous men’s basketball coaches.
JEEZY # 22 “But that is the most false assumption anyone can make.”
The most false assumption any man can make, is to believe a pretty lady, would be the best in the bedroom.
ST & Tsaiko Blog Dogs:
Practice had a much slower tempo as players get used to Rolo and new coaches. The usual fans appeared to be at the this practice. Rained lightly a couple of times but players seemed very enthused especially the defensive backs.
So nice to see you back on your blog, Stephen. Hubby and I saw you on TV at the basketball game.
Way to go, Rolo. Good luck and best wishes.
A couple of month’s ago, the Tizer reported that Colt’s attorney had his trial postponed again because he was on the mainland for treatment of his brain injury suffered in his car crash, but there he is….. Also does anyone see the irony of Cayman Shutter having his picture taken with an adult beverage in hand…. Last season, former UH Football Greats were Honorary Team Captains for the coin toss…. but it’s great to see so many in one setting. I hope Na Koa and the UH Letterwinner Club was able to sign some up as members…
Welcome back, Stephen. And, great job with the photos.
Bring back the tradition. Nice to see the ‘Bows and Warriors.
Re: #31
Jim White — what city in Florida do you reside in?
Not many Florida bloggers, but a listing is at:
http://stevem.altervista.org/mainintpost.html
Committed Road Warrior (our Tsai-ko leader in D.C.) posts often in Facebook and is now flying all over the world. Hmmm, wonder if he’s going to Sydney for the UH opener… 🙂
25…nice to know that Colt does have his parchment.
30… Totally agree on that.
Great to see all the community spirit and enthusiasm. Looking forward to the arrival of our season tickets.
Wow all these alumni live on Oahu? Nice to see guys like Chopp, Harris, Kevin Peoples, John Estes adopting Hawaii as home
BTW where is this room located? In the SSC?
Is ashley leilie on staff
A-House-thanks for the kind words-I am thinking of going to Michigan and also Air Force. It was great to see this assembly of former players-from my time Mike, Glen and Simeon were among the attendees-I hope for even more engagement from football alums and a groundswell of those joining Na Koa for just 25 bucks your in and every penny counts! I am excited about this upcoming season and think there will be great improvement. Go Warriors!!!!!
Max Wittek is ranked as the twenty-fourth best quarterback prospect by WalterFootball.com. He’s in the company of Illinois’ Wes Lunt and Utah State’s Chuckie Keaton.
Sweet and Sour…
Great special event and pics.
Sad tho to see Colt next to Rolo,
Success next Failure…
Colt should not have come back to play in hindsight.
…next “to”… 🙁
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