True grit

So much for an easy summer.

The Warriors gather at 5:30 in the morning ahead of the UH-supervised conditioning drills:

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Just before 6, they run โ€” never walk โ€” onto the Ching complex field:

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Then for the next hour, the Warriors are in near-constant motion:

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To break up the routine, there was a tug-o-war competition:

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Here’s a link to Brenden Daley’s victory over Craig Cofer: Daley video.

COMMENTS

  1. Inyoface June 19, 2013 8:17 am

    Am I First?!


  2. Ken June 19, 2013 8:17 am

    They look happy.


  3. DaMenehune June 19, 2013 8:18 am

    530! Picture looks like 12 noon.


  4. tommui June 19, 2013 8:19 am

    GOOD MORNING HAWAII!

    Good morning Stephen – thank you for getting up so early to shoot those pictures!


  5. Naks8 June 19, 2013 8:19 am

    Work hard boys


  6. NorthShoreFan June 19, 2013 8:21 am

    Imua Warriors!

    Nice morn to do conditioning.

    Dedication, Hard Work = Good results!


  7. iwonderwhytheyhateme June 19, 2013 8:28 am

    and some of these guys have to drive in from the other side of the island i’m guessing. now that is dedication!


  8. iwonderwhytheyhateme June 19, 2013 8:28 am

    8


  9. jm2375 June 19, 2013 8:33 am

    Good morning Tsaikos!

    Nice to see how dedicated these guys are, since some gotta drive in from da wessai and then go to class after.


  10. Sean June 19, 2013 8:37 am

    Top 15?


  11. Sean June 19, 2013 8:37 am

    Make that 10!!


  12. Sean June 19, 2013 8:39 am

    Morning all!

    I love the smell of pig skin in the morning’


  13. PolyMom June 19, 2013 9:04 am

    Did you see my husband?

    Go Warriors!

    Beat SC!


  14. Stephen Tsai June 19, 2013 9:11 am

    PolyMom:

    I saw him at yesterday’s 7-on-7 drills.


  15. cheepono June 19, 2013 9:17 am

    awesome pics ST. thanks for your continued hard work to keep us up to date during the offseason.

    looks like a good amount of players stayed here for the summer to train.


  16. PurpleMaple June 19, 2013 9:38 am

    Looks like Warriors are in shape.


  17. Jesse(James) June 19, 2013 9:56 am

    Good morning Tsaikos!!!

    Good to see the work ethic going on….good conditioning plays an important role is in games…more than most people think…… ๐Ÿ™‚


  18. laulau head June 19, 2013 9:56 am

    Awesome! Champions are made in the off season!

    Thanks for the pics…

    BEAT USC!!!


  19. SteveM June 19, 2013 10:00 am

    Good morning everyone!

    Good photos, ST!


  20. d1shima June 19, 2013 10:02 am

    Great Morning All!

    Lean, Mean Green Machine!


  21. Shoko June 19, 2013 10:04 am

    Hmm, I wonder if Paula Deen admitting to using racial slurs will be her demise on the Food Network Channel. By the sounds of her deposition, its seems she’s okay with using that kind of language.


  22. Shoko June 19, 2013 10:05 am

    Fight! Fight! Fight! Warriors!!!

    Beat USC!


  23. kifi June 19, 2013 10:05 am

    I realize that it’s dificult to judge by looking at pictures, but these Warriors look bigger and more physical than the Warriors from 18 months ago.

    I could be wrong. I’m just a couch potato fan.


  24. kifi June 19, 2013 10:10 am

    Thanks for the awesome pics ST.


  25. Shoko June 19, 2013 10:11 am

    Chow’s plan was to kick it up a notch in terms of conditioning. Have no doubt that they will be in top shape when the season starts.


  26. Derek June 19, 2013 10:18 am

    We will chase Championships!!!!!!!


  27. Shoko June 19, 2013 10:19 am

    This is the result of having a consistent winning program.

    Boise State sold a school-record 24,133 season tickets last season and averaged a record 35,404 fans per game.

    Read more here: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2013/06/19/2622484/season-tickets-on-pace-with-2012.html#storylink=cpy


  28. mo808 June 19, 2013 10:19 am

    Good Morning Folks!

    Great photos and video, ST! High energy and Fun! Seems like the team spirit and camaraderie is high too! Boy, can’t wait for the first game!

    ST, Thank you! I sent you a FB message re: my email address.


  29. gobows June 19, 2013 10:21 am

    cofer had him, couldnt finish…then he let go, maybe he thought he won or wanted to see daley fall.

    swinging those ropes are a killer workout, totally drains the body.


  30. A-House June 19, 2013 10:36 am

    Wow, no wonder ST’s car was missing when I passed his house a little after 4 am this morning!

    Good job, good neighbor!


  31. A-House June 19, 2013 10:39 am

    the “pic” showing players using the rope fills me hart with joy – and someone on this blog made fun of me when I suggested they use them to strengthen their grip, arms, and shoulders.

    I use them every day at 24hr fitness.

    it’s always easy to criticize someone else – especially behind a hidden blog!


  32. Suzanne Cofer June 19, 2013 10:45 am

    I agree Stephen, the win is controversial! Craig is not one to give up easily! Thanks for posting!


  33. criticizing from behind a hidden blog June 19, 2013 10:47 am

    Tug of war with yourself?


  34. Slugger June 19, 2013 10:48 am

    G’day, gang!

    Mahalo for the pictures, ST!!!


  35. Shoko June 19, 2013 10:50 am

    Pretty impressive, A-House. Let me stamp your “MAN” card. I hope one day to follow in your fitness footsteps. You’re a legend! ๐Ÿ˜‰


  36. Stephen Tsai June 19, 2013 11:13 am

    Spoke with Al Noga this morning. He said he’s three classes away from a master’s degree.


  37. Stephen Tsai June 19, 2013 11:23 am

    No. 3:

    It was funny, but a few minutes after I snapped the picture, they turned off the lights.

    I know UH had that whole lightbulb controversy, but it was interesting that the corridors were lit at that hour.


  38. Stephen Tsai June 19, 2013 11:27 am

    Interesting that Scott Harding, who arrived from Australia today, was able to celebrate his birthday twice.


  39. wafan June 19, 2013 11:35 am

    Well, then . . .

    Happy birthday, again, to Harding!

    Whoo-hoo, again!!!


  40. d1shima June 19, 2013 11:37 am

    Happy Happy Birthday Birthday!!


  41. SteveM June 19, 2013 11:43 am

    Planning to attend a UH football away game this year? Even tentatively– please let me know. The Tsai-ko away game logistics and pah-tay planner page is at:

    http://home.roadrunner.com/~smurashi/tsai-kos/away13.html

    Besides resources, this page tells those that want to be seen “who’s going and who to look for”…and the hotel/tour info tells everyone how far apart they are (for get-together/car pool purposes). Some people might be at the same hotel or on the same tour. Has happened. ๐Ÿ™‚

    tom-warriornation announced that he is able to obtain 50-yard line tickets for the Nevada (Reno) game. Let him know ASAP if interested.


  42. primo123 June 19, 2013 11:45 am

    They may be BIG….but….are they FAST?


  43. Stephen Tsai June 19, 2013 12:16 pm

    Is FAST an acronym?


  44. Kekoa June 19, 2013 12:27 pm

    Col. A-house ~

    Like A Good Neighbor, ST Was There!

    Warriors are on the hunt for *Championships!*


  45. primo123 June 19, 2013 1:16 pm

    or QUICK?


  46. primo123 June 19, 2013 1:17 pm

    big and slow for football not going to cut it……


  47. primo123 June 19, 2013 1:18 pm

    or….they look quick, until someone quicker moves past’m……all relative I suppose.


  48. Biggestuhfan June 19, 2013 1:22 pm

    Hey Stephen – do you think when time permits you post some photos of construction going on at Ching Complex? Must curious to see how its going.


  49. WarriorNY June 19, 2013 1:38 pm

    ST,

    I just found out my work computer is infected with viruses.. I hope I did not cause any of the spam.. Sorry if I did…


  50. Shoko June 19, 2013 1:39 pm

    ( อกยฐ อœส– อกยฐ)


  51. WarriorNY June 19, 2013 1:54 pm

    RIP to James Gandolfini…

    The Saprano’s was a show that pioneered cabled TV… He will be missed…


  52. WarriorNY June 19, 2013 1:55 pm

    Oops. Sorry for spelling…

    Soprano’s…


  53. iwonderwhytheyhateme June 19, 2013 1:58 pm

    It’s a challenge to determine quickness from pictures…


  54. Stephen Tsai June 19, 2013 2:20 pm

    I did not realize I’m older than Tony Saprano.


  55. Stephen Tsai June 19, 2013 2:24 pm

    It’s hard to judge relative speed when Fresno State and Nevada players aren’t working out alongside the Warriors.


  56. Da Punchbowl Kid June 19, 2013 2:27 pm

    Warriors workin’ hard early in the morning, Tsai workin’ hard early in the morning! We get the awesome results here. Thanks Warriors, thanks Stephen!

    GO WARRIORS!!!

    BEAT USC!!!


  57. primo123 June 19, 2013 3:03 pm

    Everybody looks “quick” in June…………


  58. Derek June 19, 2013 3:18 pm

    We will see Boise State at the MWC championship, which by the way, is where?


  59. gobows June 19, 2013 3:58 pm

    (@)(@)


  60. Stephen Tsai June 19, 2013 5:56 pm

    Not sure if they’re fast or quick, but I am sure they are faster and quicker than primo123.


  61. gobows June 19, 2013 6:05 pm

    alleged pedophile and former USC professor walter lee williams nabbed in playa del carmen, mexico 1 day after being added to the fbi’s most wanted list.

    http://abcnews.go.com/US/fbi-wanted-professor-walter-lee-williams-deported-mexico/story?id=19438772#.UcJfexYnLdk


  62. gobows June 19, 2013 6:09 pm

    old people can’t compete with youngsters when it comes to speed and quickness. strength and endurance maybe.


  63. iwonderwhytheyhateme June 19, 2013 7:00 pm

    Holy heck that is the longest spam ever.


  64. Stephen Tsai June 19, 2013 7:20 pm

    He gets wordy when he craves a drink


  65. Buffoman June 19, 2013 7:44 pm

    Does this mean someone is thirsty?


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