Comments on: The “It” factor

By: Stephen Tsai

Stephen Tsai — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 18:26:09 +0000

New post is up: http://www.hawaiiwarriorworld.com/?p=25574

By: Tempmanoa

Tempmanoa — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 18:19:46 +0000

You do not have to be football expert to see problems– just having an understanding of tactics and strategy in things like business and investing will tell you some things about Chow. Chow comes very close in score to the winning team, but loses almost every time. Basic strategy or game theory tells you that Chow is taking a conservative approach of avoiding losing badly– it has become his goal whether he realizes it or not. He plays safe so he will not get blown out, but hopes to take advantage of the other teams mistakes and eke out a win. Narrow losses have happened so many times you can tell this is what he is doing is very conservative. But, a team like ours is not good enough to both play safe and win– we accomplish the goal of not losing badly, but not the goal of winning. We need to take more calculated chances to win– pass more, run trick plays, go for it on fourth down more, give Woolsey more free rein to throw or run. When we lose we could be blown out, but we may increase our low chances of winning as calculated risk might get us a better winning percentage than being ultra-safe.

By: A-House

A-House — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 17:42:24 +0000

Coach Chow:

As a fan, I would like to see your Rainbow Warriors beat opponents like UH beat BYU in 1989 and 1990.

Yep, destroy the opponent cause that’s what they will do to you if given the opportunity.

Stop the “conservative” nonsense. If you cannot, then step down and let some one else do it.

Sincerely,

A-House

By: Tempmanoa

Tempmanoa — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 17:31:03 +0000

Nevada with Rolo as coordinator has proven he can win without Fajardo– he beat us last year something awful– scored 69 points– without him and he was not the only one. Rolo adapted the offense to Fajardo’s replacement.

Rolo’s offense is diverse and adjusts to the defense and game situation. Rolo wanted to run at will second half and he did with great blocking up front and from formations with four wide that looked like passing formations. Fajardo with some simple QB fakes completely faked out the defense (and me). Fajardo was a little off last night but still had some great throws. If Rolo faced a weak pass defense he would throw more and use his run game to set up play action.

Our problem is we have a mediocre running team and we are forced to run even when the other teams run better, defend the run better than we do, but are weak against the pass– we do not pass well enough or often enough to take advantage of a weakness and we do not disguise our passes well enough– we beat Wyoming’s weakness– pass D– but we could not beat SDSU’s weak pass D, Rice’s weak Pass D, or Nevada’s weak pass D (covered well by Nevada’s running game and time of possession– 25 minutes to 5 minutes for Hawaii). Games are won by beating up on a team’s weakness not its strengths.

By: Inyoface

Inyoface — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 17:29:47 +0000

It wasn’t Nevada, it was us. Not scoring is hard to win games, the defense must feel like they have to do everything.

By: pollypicador

pollypicador — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 17:05:06 +0000

If Utah State was smart they, too, would use a double TE.

Hawaii had no answer to Nevada’s 300 yards rushing…and double TE.

7 linemen on UH’s 3 down linemen. Smart.

Rolo pulled this formation out of his hat the first time this season in the teams win against BYU last weekend. Absolutely genius. Runs his QB in way that he slides, stays in control and is less vulnerable to injuries. What can you say? This is all on Rolo. He sure knows how to milk the cash cow. Also am I the only to think that UH’s defense is super slow or is the Nevada QB super fast?

By: 3-Prong

3-Prong — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 15:59:35 +0000

Good Morning Hawaii. The sun rose again and I still Believe. How bout you?

Let’s Go Bows!

By: Maddog50

Maddog50 — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 14:28:23 +0000

One last comment…many of the hopes and dreams of what people want for this program have no chance of taking place until people take their hands out of there pockets quit looking around for the other guy to do it and step forward. Whether it be the state, the University, outside parties, general public or a coalition of all. This program needs support and assistance not only in facilities and equipment but also salaries etc. I will continue to do my small part as I feel I owe so much to the program and its people—Go Warriors no matter what!!!!!! This can be done and not as difficult as one might think—

By: Maddog50

Maddog50 — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 14:20:31 +0000

Had a chance to see Western Michigan this past Sat. They were winless last year…now have 6 wins under the youngest Coach in FBS at 32. A coach today has to recruit, do PR, fundraise, and develop the talent they land. No matter what happens as things develop…..that is the template for success at UH. In my opinion after watching the game Fajardo can make anybody look good….one. step slower and they do not get the stats and points….he is exceptional and they ride him. No excuse at all but JG and JGW or that type of athelete are sorely missed when matched with a talent like CF.

By: Tempmanoa

Tempmanoa — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 13:34:48 +0000

The receivers coach should look back to BYU coach Lavell Edwards. He wanted to pass and catch the ball so well, that a pass became as certain as gaining 3 yards on a run. So he taught catching technique– every receiver caught the ball the same way and completed many repetitions every practice. This was copied by an assistant coach, Mike Leach, who went on with others to start a new system now run at many college teams, and also involved repetitions of catches and throws. We know JJ did the same. If you want receivers to catch every ball thrown, they need to rep every type of catch with the right technique many, many times in practice. And with a jug machine after practice and in the off-season.