Graduation day

Second to none…

okay…i am not getting excited when our elite recruit decommits and we manage to find three jc guys. jc guys in a sport where hs players dominate the recruiting. add to that another whiff on the local boys…

Is recruiting jc players an exercise in desperation?? I see only one who might justify the action(s). oh well, i’m no expert.

Happy Saturday!

Definitely slated to be a T-shirt and shorts kind of weekend — mid to high 70’s!!!

Maybe even the low 80’s!

YUM! You are all welcome to come over to have fresh scones! Just bring your own coffee. I have the ice cold milk!

Go SoftBows!

Be the Titas!!!

Men’s Volleyball……so just where are the local boys? Or even the polys? Hard to believe that we can’t find any eh?

BIK

Good morning Tsaikos everywhere.

Hawaii is used to great volleyball. at all levels. leagues for 12 and under. great coaches in high schools. many years giving of themselves to coach the youth.

and you telling me we got no local recruits? must be a typo.

CONGRATULATIONS! to waiakea for winning the state tourney .That Torres-Costa kid put on one hell of show…good news is hes committed to UH

Oops! Forgot 4th UH commit from Waiakea….Kodi’s older brother 3B Korin Medeiros.

Congrats to our Big Island boys. Champions! Congrats to Waipahu, too. It takes a certain kind of magic to get through a single elimination tournament. One question though… How does a school of 2500 students qualify to be Div. II? Didn’t they get the memo that a team from Kaua’i is supposed to win DII every year? Congrats to all.

Just caught up with the blog, nice to read all the comments and catch up with the news. I know I’m really behind but it was great to read the news about how new entrants (like SDSU) to the Big West won’t get travel subsidies from UH. It would be really good for the MWC to follow that, as paying Utah State, SJSU, and whoever else is added wouldn’t be good for UH. UH agreed to pay for schools like Boise State, SDSU, Air Force and the rest of the MWC schools at that time to fly to UH…not schools like Utah State and SJSU.

Unfortunately, the MWC set a bad precedent for UH when they so quickly told the Star-Advertiser that UH would be paying travel subsidies to CUSA schools if the MWC merged with CUSA. But maybe things are different enough now and Utah State/SJSU desperate enough now that UH can get them to waive subsidies.

Congrats to my alma mater Waipahu Marauders!!!

Also to Waikea.

When looking at Boise State’s Athletic Budget numbers, one thing to keep in mind is that their athletic department pays for their facility upgrades and maintenance, which can be a huge number. UH’s budget numbers do *not* include facility upgrades.

The latest budget numbers I saw (thanks to Wassupdoc) is that the Leg approved $12.5 mil for UH athletic facilities for the upcoming fiscal year. Other schools like UNLV (and I think New Mexico and many others) have that facility spending included in their numbers that are reported.

The increase in TV rights revenue is a positive for the MWC when it comes time for renegotiation. One negative is that the big conferences are expanding and filling more TV time slots–ESPN for example has a *lot* of their TV time slots committed already to the Big 10, Pac-12, and Big 12. That provides windows of TV time in less valuable times (Fridays, Thursdays, etc.), and the Pac-12 already agreed to take many of the WAC’s previous Friday time slots.

Welcome back Garret

Aloha, Garret!!….imagine getting $20mil a year for consecutive yrs. what to do with all dat money!?..and dats per school in the Big12/10?

Good info Garret on athletic expenditures. I’m glad that the legislature approved money for facility improvements. It’s an investment that will have a return.

Good morning everyone! It is a spectacular start to the day! Yesterday turned out to be…well…forgettable for Na Wahine. But, no forget, “success” is often defined as getting up one more time than you’re knocked down. Imua!

Wafan, still working on your “short calendar” each day? The excitement builds!

Kapakahi…you get one mean memory! Do you compete in the sports trivia contests with BC? Not many folks would have remembered Goya’s perfect game and the number that Pisa wore with the Rams…awesome!

Welcome back Garret! We missed you! I hope mom and dad are doing well.

Ok Morning from UH graduation!

Got to see ST @ da Letterwinners office with some of the students.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JORI JASPER!

Player’s numbers….now that’s something I always seem to remember…..for no good reason.

Like for Mosi Tatupu….44 for Punahou….36 for USC….then 30 for Patriots.

Hmmmm…..

Kapakahi,

Ferd’s story is wrong. Korin Medeiros did not get an offer.

Slugger, sorry I missed your call. I’ll try to call you in the afternoon.

BG

Good morning everyone!

Congratulations to the graduates!

Good morning Tsaikos!

Congrats to the graduates!

Welcome to the new VB Warriors! (From one of your brand new aunties 😀 ) Look forward to meeting you in January (or earlier).

Congratulations to all the UH graduates. Well done.

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Very nice photos (& captions)! Mahalo ST!!! And congratulations to all the graduating UH Student-Athletes! We’ve enjoyed watching and cheering for you – and seeing you develop on and off the field/court. Best of luck in your bright futures! Mahalo!!! 🙂 😀 😆

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Aloha kākou,

Big congratulations to all the graduates. A college degree is the reason you came. Sports was just part of the journey. Nobody can take that piece of paper away from you, or the skills you learned to get it.

I mua e nā koa!

kden, puhi

Hey guys… Thought you all may like this…

http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/11/4484712/vikings-elimimian-lacking-the.html

plus, da ladies earned it.

Coolen earned da backup.

now go get em, Softbows!

ps. voted.

PSSS

an ladies,

if you like catch a man, or a ball,

gotta work on yo sticky fingers.

oddawize da prize gonna dig.

😆

Sage advice from da Hilo Hawaiian this morning.

Let’s hope the Sunday Selection is fair. Yesterday was like one of those old Western movie titles…

“Bad Day At Black Rock”

C’mon Ladies, if you are awarded that selection…Finish Strong!

Also, not sure if ST mentioned this.. Washington State Transfer…

http://oregon.scout.com/2/1185947.html

I tink these recent loses by both the Wahine’s and Men’s baseball teams will serve as an inspiration of what it takes to Finish! Like I said before….”the season ain’t ova”.!! Go get’um UH kane’s and wahine’s!!

BaseB 🙁 ws

ai-eee-soos, ur #76….just to say how much I appreciate ALL of your updates!! Just excellent stuff, thank you very much.

That’s not good news at all for Wade, looks like this coming year will be his last. At least that Canadian kid isn’t going to another MPSF school though.

… that’s Jordan Pu-u Robinson …

Re: #77 – Nice find WarriorNY – and even nicer article/statement by the student-athlete! 🙂 😀 :LOL:

PSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSST –

(Just trying to beat BigHiloFan2 to the punch – ) 🙂 😀 😆

Anybody know if Na Wahine Softbows are coming back home before the NCAA tournament or staying on the mainland? I hope they got the okay to stay put.

MIH95, reference ST 52. 😀

so whuz John PuRobins? 😆

just kidding. just kidding!

Jordan Pu’u Robinson. 2 to play 2. 6’4″ 260 lbs DE. finished hs at Baldwin.

best of luck, welcome back to Hawaii and good luck, Jordan.

said a nice goodbye to WashStU and putting out a good vibe for Hawaii.

Sah-weeeeet!

Thought that I saw Pu’u Robinson at a UH Spring practice back….with his dad (who was wearing a Baldwin HS cap).

Not 100% sure but pretty sure though.

Welcome home Jordan Pu’u Robinson.

BYU wins the WAC championship in softball.

Just for fun…

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1145292-power-ranking-all-124-college-football-stadiums/page/42

Thanks sports for fun. That was a bit fun to read…especially the comments.

“roll”

So Mr. Tsai, of all the stadiums you have personally visited over the years, do you have

a ranking of the best? (not counting local high schools…)

IpuMan, thanks for the Steve C article. Was funny!!!

John Pu’u Robinson is the second WSU athlete to transfer to Hawai’i this year. Stephanie Hagins a 6’4 MB at WSU is joining the Wahine VB team in the fall.

https://twitter.com/#!/stephhagins/statuses/201005326001115136

ST ~

I know the top was to feature our Sporty Grads. I want to wish them all the best as they move forward with the rest of us mere mortals.

Would you check your ‘sigh’ email box for a story w/photos I sent for possible use for Monday’s header.

Mahalo.

Seasider,

Mahalo for the update on the Medeiros brothers.

Kodi looks like he has the potential to be another Torres-Costa.

happy mother’s day!

what would we do without you?

“i’ll always love my mama, she’s my favorite girl”…the intruders, 1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPu_aOik24k

Happy Mother’s Day!

Al, thanks for link! Enjoy the day with the moms in your life all…I miss mine ;(

for all you Rolling Stones lovers who wanna give some love to your mama

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIoFpqfbJVM

happy mother’s day!

Happy Sunday!

Congratulations to the brand new graduates!

No more classes, no more books, no more teachers/coaches dirty looks!!!

Welcome to the new Warriors and ‘Bows!

Whoo-hoo!!!

I’m going to be tuned into ESPNU tonite to catch the womens-softball selection. It’s at 9pm here in Texas-time so like around 4pm Hawaii-time.

The evolving landscape changes in college football; now, although according to this article I’m reading in my sports page section here in Texas…..and although they(Florida State) have not been discussed for inclussion in the Big12…..that’s the desire of FSU moving foward. Getting to be like trading baseball-cards.

mctruck

your comments got me thinking about Coach Rolo and UNR.

the Reno Nevada newspaper sports section today said.

Related Links

UNR donations: Donors a priority ahead of MWC move

Two months ago, Reno Gazette-Journal reporter Chris Murray set out to determine how the Wolf Pack athletic department compared to other schools in the Mountain West and Western Athletic conferences in fundraising.

Using the Freedom of Information Act, the RGJ requested the 990 tax filings of each MWC/WAC school over the past four fiscal years. We received forms from four of the 15 athletic departments. The others said they don’t file 990 forms or file them jointly with the academic wings of the university, which would mean athletics donations were lumped into the general donation field on the 990.

We also obtained the revenue reports each school must send to the NCAA, which includes donation contributions in each fiscal year. However, those numbers can conflict with the 990s. For example, the Wolf Pack was deeded Legacy Hall in 2007, which was listed as a gift. As a result, Nevada’s listed contributions for donations in 2007 exceeded $10 million on the revenue report. The actual figure was just less than $6 million.

“This is one thing that just drives me crazy,” said Jane Tors, UNR’s special assistant to the president for media relations. “This is something that we see in graduation rates all the time. One school will calculate it one way and another will calculate it another way, and when you try to compare the numbers, you’re using different scales of measurement.”

Using a combination of the forms and additional financial data and discussions with each school in the MWC/WAC, the RGJ was able to verify numbers for eight schools in the conferences. The Pack ranks third in donations culled over the past four fiscal years.

hmmm… wonder if JD will get some ideas about seeing where UHM stacks up.

more from Reno

UNR donations: Development staff key players

10:28 PM, May. 12, 2012 | Comments

AA Tara Hawkins / Siobhan McAndrew

Written by Chris Murray

Filed Under Sports Wolf Pack

A person-by-person look at those who work to raise funds for Wolf Pack athletics.

Marc Johnson

Position: UNR president

Role: Johnson said the college president has an important role for all departments on campus. He said donors would be reluctant to give money if they did not see a president who aggressively pushed athletics. As a result, Johnson often speaks of the importance of athletics and attends Wolf Pack events.

Cary Groth

Position: Wolf Pack athletics director

Role: As the head of the Nevada athletic department, Groth is one of the most visible faces in the community for Pack athletics. In addition to stumping for donations, it is her job to ensure the Pack’s programs are successful. After all, people like donating to winning programs more than losing ones.

Joe Bradley

Position: AAUN president

Role: The AAUN is an advisory board for Wolf Pack athletics. Bradley, a lawyer in Reno, has been the board’s president for the past three years. His role in fundraising is connecting with big businesses in the community and stressing the importance of giving to the department.

Rory Hickok

Position: Senior associate athletic director

Role: Among other things, Hickok is in charge of the Wolf Pack’s development staff. With senior associate athletic director Keith Hackett, Hickok also is in charge of outlining capital gains improvements. He has helped build a plan for a future Mackay Stadium seat renovation and two indoor practice facilities.

Tara Hawkins

Position: Director of Annual Giving

Role: This is a leadership and management position. Hawkins is responsible for the strategic execution of a comprehensive giving program, which includes data management, creating a matrix of communication and maintaining donor relations. One of Nevada’s main focuses is growing its donor base.

Robyn Sharp

Position: Director of Development

Role: Hired in March, Sharp will have dual roles between academics and athletics. She also supports the UNR Foundation, which is the university’s central development arm. Sharp, a former player, coach and administrator at Oregon State, has 26 years of fundraising experience.

Jeff Rowe

Position: Annual Giving Coordinator

Role: Hired last month, Rowe’s main charge is to identify and increase annual donations to the Pack Educational Fund and The Blitz, the football fundraising unit. The ex-Nevada quarterback also will work with the newly established Wolf Pack Varsity Club, which tries to cull donations from former Pack student-athletes.

Jerry Cail

Position: Assistant Director of Development

Role: Cail’s main charge has been to improve the quality of the experience at Wolf Pack events. Cail helped introduce the family section at Mackay Stadium. He also introduced the Wolf Pack ambassador program. Another focus for Cail is selling season tickets to individuals and businesses.

Heather PenningtonPosition:

Director of Special Events

Role: Pennington coordinates the Wolf Pack’s special events, which include the Governor’s Dinner, the Bobby Dolan Dinner, the Blue Tie Ball and various events for booster programs like The Starting Five (men’s basketball), The Blitz (football) and Center Court (women’s basketball). The Blue Tie Ball has been especially popular, raising $100,000 toward scholarships this past year.

i know some of the names of players at UHM who perform what i suspect are related tasks, but not all or their job functions. maybe an idea for a future big spread at the HSA. would be nice to know the numbers first.

of course, Reno got gaming (and sex).

Hawaii? hmm…

like da comic friend’s said,

“wat, sunshine an fresh air no nuff?”

Happy MOTHER’s Day to all of the mothers, and fathers who have to be mothers!

Congratulations to the graduates! This is the first day of the next phase of your life.

Welcome to the new recruits! Can’t wait to see you play.

Haaaapy MOM’s Day! You know who u are.

thank you. thank you.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day and a good morning Tsaikos.