Staff transactions
Whoops. We forgot to mention these offseason transactions:
> Spencer Hagan, a grad assistant the past year after graduating from California, is an assistant coach at UC Davis.
> Donovan Raiola, who was helpful as an intern working with UH’s offensive line last season, accepted a GA’s position at Notre Dame.
> Brad Vonnahme, a GA who assisted the defense last season, followed Kevin Clune to Utah State. His new title is special teams/defensive administrative assistant.
> Justin Clapp, a former UH slotback, has been hired as a full-time academic adviser for the football team. Clapp earned a master’s degree a year ago before going on an extensive European trip.
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For first time ever
Congrats to Trunk420 for being first.
Okay, staying with today’s subject, I was unaware that Donovan Raiola was an intern on the team. I would classify losing someone with his background as a big loss. But Notre Dame, great opportunity. And welcome back to Justin Clapp as academic adviser.
With big needs on the D line, doesn’t make a lot of sense that Hawaii signed a JC offensive guard.
GOOD MORNING, HAWAII!
You can only date the girl that accepts.
Good comment Jezzy But Wow!! Love the new recruit!
Looks like his got some nasty.
What happened to Jordan Wynn?
#8 “Lowtone123” … While it’s obvious Jordan Wynn is no longer on the Coaching staff I too would like to know what happened ??? This question has been asked quite a few times on this blog but it seems a certain Head Coach believes in censorship. The sad thing is that Wynn was very loyal to Norm Chow and was placed in a postion he was not yet ready for. Luke Matthews who came in w/ Jordan Wynn is still on staff and from what I saw on the first day of spring ball, my thought is we either need new WRs or a new WR coach. Like the past few seasons a lot of dropped balls.
7. I don’t see it….
Tom–that is all so true. I was just telling my niece that same thing, as she was receiving her letters for college admission–mostly yes, but a couple of no’s.
Dance with the one that wants you…..
Dejon should move back to the D-Line.
U.C. Davis has a football team?
Maybe we should schedule them.
Just guessing. All assistant coaches are on 1-year contracts, so it is easy to enact a coaching change simply by not renewing the respective contract. In Jordan Wynn’s case, he became expendable when Norm Chow (finally) hired an offensive coordinator (OC). I suppose the new OC could have retained Jordan as quarterbacks coach, but it is clear that the OC intents to keep that function as well. I think that is a smart move. Luke Matthews was retained simply because he is the receivers coach, and my guess is he received a vote of confidence from Chow.
For all the talk about the need for a Juco NT/DT, and I am one of them, the greater need was to build depth at offensive guard with the medical retirement of Kiha Sai.
BOOLAKANAKA Re: 11
I realize that we could use a bunch of D-Liners but …
College acceptance – true story. My kids are all pau college-wise but they had a friend that applied to Yale, Harvard, Wellesley and Stanford (and UH as a fall-back!)
Weight-listed at Wellesley and Harvard – accepted at Yale and Stanford. How you figgah?
15. No.. That’s false. Guard is NOT a need.
Tommui—these schools are incredibly finicky. But, as they always say, they are trying to shape a class, and not just have 2400 SATs and 4.0s. So, there will always be losers and some surprise winners….
But, no sense feeling rejected, move-on and enjoy the institution that wants you—valuable lesson for life.
IMHO you can never have enough linemen on either side
Jordan Agasiva can come in and start at Guard from day 1 and move over to Tackle eventually.
Jacob Patek? What about him? #31 former player
19. linemen vs quality linemen…. Recruiting numbers doesn’t translate to much. Not when you have bigger needs in other areas.
Best case scenario as of now, we’re going into the season with Tulimasealii, Rasmussen, Lavaka, Faalologo, and Gifford at DT. IF Mason decides to use a lot of 3-4 sets, we are going to need more bodies. Shawley should be used off the edge as a pass rusher. If Tui Unga moves back over, then that works. But we are lacking quality depth on the D line.
Is Luke Matthew the only one left from his original staff ?
Use the new JC as a defensive tackle at 320#. Doesn’t look like he has a lot of speed but could plug up the center.
Guud Morning Tsaikos…bootiful day.
Great ball game yesterday.
IMUA WARRIORS!
Johnny out, MM in–see: http://philadelphia.suntimes.com/philadelphia-eagles/7/96/107927/report-eagles-trying-trade-bradford-browns-manziel-picks-effort-draft-marcus-mariota
Yikes! I understand wanting Marcus…but having to take Manziel too!?!? Maybe they can trade him away. not a fan of that kid..and he is a kid not an adult.
IMUA MARCUS!
Sometimes opportunity knocks even when you are not ready. Jordan may have been a good guy and Showed potential, Chow needed more now. Jordan was offered a GA position but decided to move on. Time to move on already.
Time il tellif Jordn would have been a keper”
not surehat is hpeningto y postin bt seem o be screwdup.
There’s also No. 67, Haani Tuimaiau, to add to the DT list. But I did find it distressing when Kennedy said he is now at 265 lbs and rather play in space. So he’s saying he’s a DE?
Good morning everyone!
While it appears the D-line is not deep at this time, why can’t a large body offensive lineman switch over to defense if needed? A lot of prospects are picked for their position but projected by the coaching staff to play another. What is the projection on Antonio Flowers?
Jezzy,, I think you’re wrong about the OG situation. There’s only two OGs with experience who currently can play the position, Elijah Tupai and Dejon Allen.
What does experience prove? Only 2 guards start. So I wouldn’t want 4 guys rotating just to have “experience”. Tui Eli redshirted and supposedly was high on Naeole recruiting list last year. Koloamatangi, Hollis, Agasiva, and Waa are all capable even though waa looking like oyr next C. All of our OL minus Matt Norman are guards on most teams..
Jc kids are recruited to play immediately as Chow has been quoted.. not there to add depth. And this kid has 1 year experience total on the OL so the freshman class we have coming in probably have better technique and knowledge over a 3 for 3 kid.
Stated here previously besides Lavaka I believe there are 1 or 2 more big bodies to Arrive JC guys I think. I do think this latest addition is OT to begin with and JordAn will step in and play.
For those Tsaikos that favor games of chance and are fans of golf–what’s the under/over of Tiger playing on Saturday?
Im sure we have a big DT comming
Spring is audition time for positions
and Dejon could possiable move to
other side. Gotta wait till hitting starts.
They need friends. Maybe they can learn more pc. I’ll be here cheering them on. Football is a rough sport. Many players in the past don’t have friends. I see their life. They were smart, now they’re abandoned by other players and friends. We’re here too.
boo: I think it will be Over for Tiger after 2 days….
3-prong that’s it, no mo nice commentaries for da cats. Tiger plays on Sunday!! Just joking…
Tiki808, I know what you mean…recently found out one of my best boys from a UH and a helluva of a linebacker, just went back to prison. A life lost, so much potential, on and off the field, homie, you are not forgotten.
I agree getting another NT/DT at this late date would be great. I always felt this was a top priority going into this season. Yet, it appears the coaching staff must have thought otherwise, as demonstrated by no DT recruit since Alo-Wily, even after he elected to sign with UNLV.
#22 duh of course you want quality that goes without saying
boo, I am a Tiger fan myself, but Augusta is unforgiving if your short game is not on point. Remember his chipping on his last few outings…yikes.
No worries 3 prong, I spoke to his GF, Lindsey Vonn, she said she get some special “relaxation exercises” for him calm down his chipping yips.
Man Jeezy you should apply for a coaching position since you seem to have soo much insight as to our needs on the football team. Maybe you can recommend other players and how to best use the players that are currently on the team. I’m sure you can also recommend the best offense and defense for our home team.
I wouldn’t worry about Tiger Wood. He looked like he solved his chipping and pitching problems.
Bo…Tiger is playing the weekend.
Well looks like basketball got a decommit
#12,
Dejon definitely better suited for OL.
#30,
Not listed on the Spring roster.
Great Afternoon All!
Best wishes to the Former Staff.
GO WARRIORS!
Oldtimer808, boo: Re Eldrick
http://www.foxsports.com/golf/story/masters-tiger-woods-back-expecting-to-win-rory-mcilroy-augusta-040715
I like Jeezy comments. Although completely wrong, at least he has the balls to say why.
Did… Chow…. decommit yet….he he he
Me want Jeezy for HC he is a way better Head Coach than Chow and a Proven Winner.
Heisman comes Home.
Marcus Mariota and his Ohana have brought the Heisman trophy back to Kalaepohaku for a brief visit. Very cool.
So sad, we may lose Beeman… She is a finalist for Utah’s job… But good for her!
aloha everyone!! looks like we going end up with 2 new basketball coaches!! for the man and ladys team!!
Utah is spending money to build up their athletic program. If Beeman goes she will get to work in Utah’s new 36 million dollar basketball facility. The AD there said that the new facility will set the bar for the PAC12.
There should be a requirement for all Board of Regents that they put up 6 figure donations before being installed as a Regent. He He He! Then well see how many want to be regents to protect those donations. He He!
Here is what you can do. If you’re into computers and know people who have pictures of the players, as Tupu Aluuluu #5 UH football once, you can make an account for them and place it on Fanbase.com. It is a website built only for them, UH athletics and past superstars of the times. If this is you. Or just tell them put it on themselves. Really. It is for the kids and the show. Why not?
http://www.und.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/030215aag.html
Donovan Raiola going to Notre Dame is a huge feather in his cap.
Best of both worlds-football and schooling.
It doesn’t get any better than this…big city, big stage, big time…and working along side with a good seasoned OL coach ( Harry Hiestand-31 yrs. experience).
It also looks like he was hired prior to Notre Dame’s spring practices (smart).
I also realized my confusion of getting Donovan mixed up with his brother Dominic.
Good trajectory for DR. Too bad Chow didn’t grab DR before ND did.
Polly, I agree with everything you said except big city. South Bend is just about 100,000, although it about 2 hours to Chicago.
I ALREADY DE-COMMITTED MY FB TKT RENEWALS. NOW, I WILL START THINKING ABT DE-COMMITTING MY BB ONES. NOT TO WORRY, THO…THEY ARE IN SUPER PRIME LOCATIONS; PROBABLY WILL BE SNAPPED UP 30 SECONDS AFTER THEY GO ON LINE.
I predict Jamie White, Fresno St.’s women’s basketball head coach, will get the Utah head coaching job.
Arguably, Coach Beeman has of yet not recruited a player that is better than the players she inherited.
Kamilla Jackson
Shawna Lei Kuehu
Ashley Karaitiana(and her .339 FG%, albeit offset by good defense)
I hope this gives Jaimie White the advantage over Beeman. Fresno State’s roster is White’s alone.
Beeman’s best recruit, I guess, is Destiny King, a point guard who should have been a power forward.
The best thing to happen to this past year’s team was the addition of Ashley Huff. I think she elevated Connie Morris’ game.
Can’t get schooled by a volleyball player. Morris played significantly better after Huff’s arrival.
That video of Michael Eletise on the SB this morning reminds me of a young Kifi!!!!
Guud Morning Tsaikos…bootiful day.
I wonder if other programs are going through as much coaching turmoil as we are. Seems every year we got drama. Maybe the whole department and board needs to be replaced, not just people on the front lines.
IMUA WARRIORS!
Time to hula!
Tiger should create some interesting tournaments of his own.
Play against famous people, maybe left handed…
Maybe against Wie.
Ashley Huff?
ALLAN, caps lock, + ‘mo bettah.
GO STAFF! 😆
Allan:
Well, now you can use your disposable money to buy a newspaper subscription.
New post: http://hawaiiwarriorworld.com/?p=29878
ST, and he can buy a keyboard with lower case option or bigger screen or 2x power reading glasses.