Pilares out 3 weeks; closed practices this week

Wowwwwweeee. I haven’t been No. 1 since last season! Woot!

Hi Esme!

Wow top ten on a Monday!

Happy Birthday Kinda Shy!

Happy Birthday Kinda Shy!

top 10

12th Man!!!

KINDA SHY is one super lady! Happy Birthday!

yup….we gonna need about 40,000 12th men, women, and children come saturday evening.

will you be there?????

happy birthday…..kinda shy!

we need to celebrate with a victory!

Garret I too disagree, there is no reason that you can’t express your thoughts on any subject here, granted it may ruffle a few feathers but there was no reason for the name calling. If we all thought alike what a dull world we would have, plus we would be running a four wide offense just like the other top teams in the pros and college, oh wait we started that didn’t we, I think they called it a system offense.

Happy Birthday Kinda Shy!

as if we need more injuries……..but, it seems that this all has been occurring to strengthen our team and its supporters.

the struggle that continues this year will fortify our program. those that can and will rise to the occasion will be laying the groundwork for a program to be proud of in the days to come.

the old addage, “when the going gets tough, the tough gets going!” is never more evident.

so who’s tough out there?

don’t look over your shoulder. it needs to be you!

…nuff said.

Tough game; tough medicine to swallow. Most who have commented and placed most of the blame on Funaki, I suspect, have never played the game.

Hawaii’s O line must be one of the weakest, saddest lines I have seen in division I football. These guys are fat and ran out of gas early. Too much eating, not enough road work or running. Huge, hanging guts, with long hair. For a moment there I thought women were playing on the UH O Line.

In the case of the UH receivers, Hawaii has guys who are too scared to hold on to the ball or who are prima donnas, refusing to make that extra effort to reach out for the ball or to fight for the ball. When there do get the ball, then fall down after the first touch.

You can’t win ballgames this way – no matter who your QB is, folks.

Poor Funaki never had a chance. Fat, out of shape linemen; prima donna receivers, too afraid to catch the ball and get hit and too lazy or too afraid to make the extra effort to reach out and fight for the ball, to make something special happen.

Every good QB, no matter at what level he plays, is good because he has a decent line and decent set of receivers. In the case of UH, there is an embarrasing O line and an equally embarrassing bunch of receivers.

Funaki is a good athlete and a very good QB. Too bad he does not have a line and a receiving corps to match his playmaking abilities.

WassupDoc,

You made some good points and reminded me that there *are* some political topics that are very relevant here. Anything to do with politics and UH, such as funding for UH (especially for the Athletic Department), Aloha Stadium, Ching Field, etc., is very relevant to be discussed here! And those are political topics that UH fans can all agree on…

Lots of extra reasons for people to attend the game. I hope that 40,000+ show up!

The Waipio Little League world champions and University of Hawaii diver Emma Friesen will be honored during Saturday’s UH football game against Nevada at Aloha Stadium.

Also, Hawaiian Telcom, the game’s sponsor, will distribute 10,000 pompoms and provide prizes for the on-field promotional activities.

helloo tsaikos

carry over from previous post.

who makes it to the big dance…BSU or Utah?

My bet is on BSU, with a upset of Utah by BYU.

any thoughts?

iwonderwhytheyhateme,

You know what is funny right now? Because of the BCS rule that only 2 teams from a conference can make it to BCS games (the Big 12 is dominating the top of the BCS), right now both Utah and BSU would be in the BCS! I remember explaining the 2-per-conference rule here last year, but never thought that it would result in such an interesting situation.

If the season ended today, two teams from conferences that don’t receive automatic berths to one of the five BCS bowl games (the so-called non-BCS teams) would get into those major bowls: No. 11 Utah and No. 12 Boise State.

It takes some sifting through the BCS selection rules to arrive at that conclusion, but it starts with the fact that three non-BCS teams are among the top 14 – BYU is 14th – in the standings, which is unprecedented.

A non-BCS team that finishes in the top 12 of the final BCS standings is guaranteed a berth in one of the five major bowls, and there is a good bet at least one team will do that.

But No. 1: If two non-BCS teams are in the top 12, only the higher-ranked team gets an automatic berth. That would seem to give Utah a BCS berth and eliminate Boise State. That is until you read:

But No. 2: Only two teams from a conference can play in a BCS game, and only the top 14 teams are eligible for an at-large berth. At the moment, Texas , Alabama, Penn State, USC, Oklahoma, Georgia, South Florida, Georgia Tech and Utah probably would fill nine of the 10 vacancies. Among the top 14, the only other team eligible for an at-large berth would be Boise State because all the other teams in front of the Broncos are from a conference that already has taken two BCS berths.

Utah versus Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl?

BSU’s student paper had an article about the game with quotes about UH.

However, this time it was a different story. The 495 yards passing by Brennan. History. Forty passes completed. Yesterday’s news.

“Four receivers went for over 100 yards last year. We had to come out and make a statement,” sophomore safety Jeron Johnson said.

A statement made to the tune of seven sacks and five interceptions.

Instead BSU almost executed the Warriors’ quarterback Inoke Funaki. He seemed to be a tackling dummy for the Broncos all evening.

“If you can pressure the quarterback any time and get in his head and get him rattled and have him wondering where you’re at instead of wondering down the field, it’s going to help,” defensive end Mike T. Williams said.

has he gained more than 10 yards on any return yet this season???

Pauoa Boy,

According to the states, Mike Washington’s longest punt return of the season was 3 yards!

Check out this page on SportsHawaii that as the stats for WAC returners. Washington has 12 returns for a total of -4 yards! He is #21 among punt returners in the WAC!

“According to the states” should be “According to the stats”

Enough about Boise State, they were the better team this year hands down…hats off to them and good luck in representing the WAC for a BCS buster team. Kellen Moore, is a good QB for a freshman…he’ll be a handful for UH for the next couple years. Very poised and has a good arm for a Frosh!

King Katonk,

I think that Salas has been playing well–two great catches after deflections last game and he’s made good catches in a lot of games this season. I don’t know if LWJ is going to get much time–it seemed that when Pilares got hurt the coaches turned to Libre and Farmer. I have read that LWJ is playing with an injury, that might be why he’s struggling.

Happy Birthday Kinda Shy!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO KINDA SHY !!!
…the First Lady of UH Sports!

Pauoa Boy:

“Funaki I feel needs to Believe in himself and his ability and say “F Colt, it’s Inoke Time”.

Excellent analysis and conclusion. Agreed. No disrespect to CB, but it’s Inoke time!! This is exactly how Inoke needs to start thinking.

I’d like to see some bruisers in the offensive backfield in the next game to replace Pilares and to provide more pass protection. We’ve tried finess running. Now, let’s give smash mouth running a chance. Would also like to see a replacement of the receivers except maybe Salas. Dreaming, of course.

nevada had a frosh d-end speed rusher that pretty much dominated keoni steinhoff in last year’s contest in the 2nd half, especially in the 4th quarter. i sure hope we have some plan of attack to contain him or we could be in a whole heap of trouble. nevada’s got 2 years worth of revenge on their minds. w/o pilares, it could be an ugly offensive display saturday nite, although we should be attaking reno’s last in the nation pass d. i’m confident in the coaches to do something about that.

even bobby c mentioned one of the receivers has dissappointed him this year, wouldn’t name names but you gotta assume it’s either ML or MW.

when was the last time we were a dog at home against a wac team not named fresno or boise. having a hard time recalling i think you have to go back a looong time.

My BCS Buster prediction is that if 2 non-bcs teams make it, the higher ranked team goes to the Fiesta Bowl and the lower ranked team goes to the Orange Bowl (as the at large selection). Is that vague enough 😉

Uce5,

Yup no disrespect to Colt, but Inoke really needs to get it into his head that it’s his team to run and his time to shine!

Whatever happened to Dustin Blount? Seems like he’s pulled a Houdini this season or am I missing something? Wasn’t he returning punts?

blount and henry redshirted, i think maybe.

Loa – Thanks for…??? Sorry not sure if I missed something?

Thanks for the info on Blount…

How does that work if they played in games already…and can still redshirt??? Sorry my football brain not working today…

Sorry gang, I meant Jovonte Taylor not Dustin Blount…

Happy Birthday KInda Shy.

utah’s 11 and bsu’s 12. utah controls their destiny especially w/ tough games against da frogs and cougs still coming, although both at home. still see bsu havinga little trouble w/ nevada in reno. i know reno’s d sucks but koepernick (sp??) went wild against them on the blue as a frosh last year.

don’t think 2 non-bcs teams make it to the dance…but we’ll see

Klnda Shy – Kinda Shy.

re: 2 non-BCS teams busting in

It’s possible since a BCS conference is only allowed 2 teams to represent their conference in BCS games each year.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/10/20/SPJ713KN4S.DTL

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/10/20/SPJ713KN4S.DTL

A non-BCS team that finishes in the top 12 of the final BCS standings is guaranteed a berth in one of the five major bowls, and there is a good bet at least one team will do that.

But No. 1: If two non-BCS teams are in the top 12, only the higher-ranked team gets an automatic berth. That would seem to give Utah a BCS berth and eliminate Boise State. That is until you read:

But No. 2: Only two teams from a conference can play in a BCS game, and only the top 14 teams are eligible for an at-large berth. At the moment, Texas , Alabama, Penn State, USC, Oklahoma, Georgia, South Florida, Georgia Tech and Utah probably would fill nine of the 10 vacancies. Among the top 14, the only other team eligible for an at-large berth would be Boise State because all the other teams in front of the Broncos are from a conference that already has taken two BCS berths.

Utah versus Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl?

I’d like to see the following in the backfield more, since UH is now without Pilares:

RBs
Jayson Rego – saw this kid play in high school, good slashing, running style, hard to bring down with one tackler, a bruiser at running back

Mana Lolotai – saw this kid play high school ball, has strong “won’t quit” attitude, would make good power runner, provide needed pass protection

Alasi Toilolo – fits my profile for a big back whose job is to gain five to 10 and punish the dbs while doing it

John Fonoti – same as Alasi

Receivers
Jeremiah Ostrowski – fast, has heart, a “losing is not an option” attitude, good hands

Viliami Nauahi – fits my profile for guys who are not afraid to catch the ball, run, make contact, and run the ball some more

Paipai Falemalu – same as Viliami

J-Dog,

You got that right…I think Tony Tuioti is doing a good job so far. Hope he gets a hold of the kid I’ve been raving on up here in my area, since he got forwarded the info and highlights. He’s a RB prospect that would really fit into our system well I believe, but we’ll see. The kid has been offered by some other WAC schools and PAC-10.

Anyway, I think JJ had his favorites and played them extensively which gives this years group a disadvantage with playing time and game reps. Regardless this is a Senior heavy team this year so they should be playing all out every game as it may be there last year to ever play football for most!

re: 2 non bcs teams

a lot might depend on this week’s ohio st/penn st game. the acc, pac 10, and big east are getting only 1 each.

big 12 and sec get 2. psu loses and stays ahead of utah and bsu, then the big10 gets 2. who knows, maybe bsu and utah both lose and tulsa and ball state are battling for that non-bcs bid, seen crazier things happen.

PB,

I agree. You would think that after riding the pine their whole career, some seniors finally getting their shot would still have that hunger. Anyway, all I know is that there is gonna be a lot of competition for those 2 slot positions opening up next season; and im sure after redshirting for a season, those JC slots are gonna be hungry to perform.

Tombo- Hawaii Bowl is Wac/Hawaii vs Pac-10 #6.
Back to lurking…

It is awesome that NMSU raised so much money for breast cancer research.

First of all kudos to the nearly 22,000 people who proved that they were Tough Enough To Wear Pink on Saturday (included is the crowd from the volleyball game). The Aggie community raised $581,851.90 for the Cowboys for Cancer Research and Tough Enough To Wear Pink campaign. So even though the Aggie football team lost the game not all was lost and in the bigger picture, the lasting effect from the $581,851 will last much longer than the outcome of the Saturday night’s game.

Garret:

October 20th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Interesting that Mack said that Inoke will *not* play the entire game against Nevada and that a “pure passer” would get time at QB. I’m guessing that means that Alexander will get some playing time.

Where did Coach Mack say this?

Kazz,

Mack said that during his press conference today. The “pure passer” will receive “significant” playing time vs. Nevada.

Well, halleluya, let Funaki start the game and then, after the opponent makes the usual halftime adjustments, bring in the change-up reliever. That just might work.

Garret,

Is the press conference excerpted on the Hawaii Athletics site?

Please join us in cheering on the Warriors!

UH at Utah St.
Nov 1, 9am
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We have reservations for 30. Breakfast only served until 11am. Lunch menu items avail from 11am.

In order to help the kitchen staff plan ahead, we need to place a tentative order this weekend.

Please post if you will be joining us & your tentative breakfast choice.

Breakfast menu

Eggs, Meat & Rice 4.95
2 eggs, 2 scoops rice & meat of your choice: Spam, Portuguese sausage, Vienna sausage or bacon.

Steak & Eggs 9.95
Fish & Eggs 8.50
Hamburger patty & Eggs w/sautéed onions 7.00

Kim chee Fried Rice 8.50
Fried Rice 8.00
Pancakes 6.00
Banana Pancakes 7.00
Strawberry Pancakes 7.00
Blueberry Pancakes 7.00

French Toast 8.95
3 pieces of sweet bread French toast topped w/whip cream & syrup.

Omelets 6.95
Your choice of 2 ingredients: Spam, kamaboko, green onions, Portuguese sausage, bacon, spinach, mushrooms, cheese, salsa, hot dog, mixed greens (vegetarian)

Fried Rice Omelet 8.95
house made fried rice in an egg omelet
Add kim chee 1.00

Portuguese Sausage Moco 6.75
Portuguese sausage & house made fried ride topped off w/egg & special gravy

Spam Moco 6.75
Spam, house made fried rice topped off w/egg & special gravy

Beverages
Bloody Mary 3
Steinlager 3
Drink Specials!
soft drinks, juices & coffee

<blockquote.lab rat:

October 20th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
congrats to Fukuroku. WAC Offensive Player of the Week.

I saw that game last night and it was awesome seeing her grit really payoff. The last time I saw their game, she was on the receiving end of some stiff shots.

Kazz I remember that game. She could barely walk off the field. Now this is a senor showing some leadership.

Finally rested up from the trip to spudland. Had a great time hanging out with the Tsaiko contingent that made the trip. Great to meet C-Cut, djmitcho, D1’s #1 son, and CRW for the first time.

The team looked really relaxed at the hotel. I ran into Cal Lee in the elevator and told him the same thing. He said “I hope not too relaxed.” Well, the WARRIORS went out and fought hard the first 2 quarters. Unfortunately, we all know what happened on the opening drive of Q3 and BSU never looked back. The team seems to lose its intensity at halftime. Don’t know if it’s conditioning or what. BUT, they certainly can play straight up with BSU.

Most of the fans were okay, except for one elderly man (70’s or so) who appeared under the curse of screw-top wine who made a crude comment when we parked the car, and a younger one after the game commenting really loud to his buddy “Man, it’s gonna be a long ride home for them.” Too bad I didn’t say “No longer than the ride back from Hawaii last year.”

Not sure if it was D1 or Stretch that commented on the fan support out there. Lots of folks wearing BSU attire in the community. Saw a Ford Bronco painted in BSU colors, complete w/ logos.

Overall, it was a great experience and the smurf turf is really impressive in person.

Hey, gang…

So I posted this on Friday, but it was minutes before the game, so I am guessing only a few people saw it. So I’ll post it one last time. And then I’ll shut up about it.

Hey, gangies! How is everyone doing?

I’ve been a bad Tsaiko for being absent so much … *slaps wrist … bad! very bad!* …

But I swear I have an excuse (you can decide if it’s a good one).

Up to now I’ve been hesitating to talk on the blog about it much, but I’ve decided now that since it’s for a good cause, I’ll just post this public service announcement, and hopefully ST won’t hate or smu me for it. *waving madly to ST*

My excuse is I’ve been deep in rehearsals for the …

Gridiron !!!

The Gridiron is a play put on each year by people in local media — personalities from TV, newspaper, radio, magazines and public relations — as a fundraiser for scholarships and internships sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists. The show is a hilariously cockeyed, satirical musical that lampoons local news events from the past year. (I won’t spoil all the surprises, but I WILL say that there is one number in there that takes a pretty good jab at … JJ.) (Oops!)(Oh, and I get to be a UH cheerleader in that one. Haha. As if. Remember: This is ACTING.)

Right off the top of my head, some personalities you might easily recognize who are performing or emceeing in the show include Jody Leong, Keoki Kerr, Justin Cruz, Mahealani Richardson, Ben Guiterrez, Cathy Foy, Howard Dicus, Gina Mangieri, Minna Sugimoto, Paul Drewes, Denby Fawcett and others.

The reason I finally decided to talk a little bit about this project is … it IS a good cause — the money supports the next generation of journalists (the new wave of Stephens — yay!) (And, uh, Esmes … yikes).

The other reason is that we’ve got one show that still has a lot of tickets left, so I hope if you’ve got time, you can swing by and support the program. I promise you will laugh and laugh and laugh!

• The schedule:

8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 (mostly sold out; a few tickets left)
3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 (ample tickets left)
8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 (mostly sold out; a few tickets left)
Diamond Head Theatre

“Super good tickets” – $65
“Really good tickets” – $45

(If you’ve been in DHT before, you know the house is actually small enough that almost any seat is a good one.)

• Also, on Thursday, Oct. 23, there is a 7 p.m. “preview” showing that is sort of like a glorified dress rehearsal/dry run, where the public is invited. Tickets are at the door only on a first-come, first-served basis for $25 apiece. (Warning: People usually start lining up from 6 p.m. for preview night, since it’s a cheaper night, so come early.)

Regular ticket sales are being handled by Honolulu Box Office, 550-8457. Email at info@honoluluboxoffice.com.

I hope at least some Tsaikos can come. As I said, I promise you will laugh your behind off. Also, you will get to see me in some really humiliating costumes. And it’s all for a good cause.

OK, I’m out! E-mail me at enii at honoluluadvertiser .com if you’ve got questions.

Tsaiko Nation! Arrrooooo!

(Yep, I had too much coffee today.)

Esme,

You have my attention.. sounds interesting.

Hoooo, boy, Midori, that menu sounds some ‘ono. Sure wish I could join you guys. …

Kinda Shy –

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! to a really special lady! As SteveM describes you…”the First Lady of UH Athletics”! If you have time, drop by the T-gate at Cabana A. The Tsaiko “five F’s” are in fine form and guaranteed to provide you with terrific pre-game good times.

Ronnie:

Is the Orange Bowl hosting the 2009 championship game?

If so, lower rank team may have to do the Sugar Bowl.

and, i add my happy birfday wishes to Kinda Shy who is really not that shy, but quiet!

da bcs championship game is in miami, i think a week after the orange bowl. the past 2 years, the non-bcs team has gone to the same site as the bcs championship game. expect the non-bcs team to go to the orange bowl, and that’s why the orange bowl was in boise scouting the broncos this past friday…

lab rat, I actually was hoping ST would come out for Gridiron.

Because as anyone who has ever heard “Lion” knows, he has quite the voice.

(pause)

Am I calling you out for next year’s Gridiron, Stephen? Yes, yes, I am. 😀

closed practices, wondering what kind of changes are in store personnel wise, especially on the oline…

Thanks, dpc and bcs’ing. I had to step away from my computer and couldn’t respond.

Hmmm… closed practices. Can’t wait to see what that means for the offense!

Hi Mrs. A-House!

Very well said!

Maybe you could send that in an email to Coach Mack. I’m sure he would pass it along to the rest of the team and coaches.

Hi Stephen!

Maybe I could get a little taste when I am home for the last game and football banquet. And the rest when I move home!

Wonder if there will be any changes at WR.

Ronnie –

Thank you, Ronnie. Have you recovered from the BS trip? Can’t say enough about your stamina, endurance and get-out-of-my-face toughness as you place yourself in enemy territory at Fresno and Boise. You are braver than me, gunga-din.

Stephen Tsai –

I give profound thanks that you continue to be the most prolific and entertaining sports writer that ever hosted a Warrior Beat blog! My heart has skipped a beat ! ! I have cleared space in my living room for another helmet autographed by my man, Inoke. Don’t need to call ahead, just drop by and bring it over ANY TIME, at your convenience. I’m going to dress up for the next T-gate, in case Inoke drops by to say HI !

HeinekenHealer –

I respectfully request your “unofficial” take on Kealoha Pilares’ injured foot. From the description of his injury, is a 3-week recovery time enough? Thank you.

(j)j…..welcome back dude.

no forget, at least two eggs overeasy with the kim chee fried rice. right over the top.

some kalbi would go nicely.

Hi Mrs. A-House! How are you doing in the land of the Warriors?

Midori7 . . .

So, get delivery service?

The menu looks so good. Yum!

Geez. Pilares out for three weeks that is not a good thing. Time to unleash Rego?

are we to see jayson rego and farmer a bit more these days.

what if libre went to slotback?

what if ostrowski was taken off the redshirt list? he still got 4 years and you know he can catch the ball. he may not run 4.5 but he is shifty.

ryan henry off the redshirt?

santos? hmmm.

okay, i am just half making light of the situation and half guessing. i still like funaki, i would definitely take him to war with me. definitely.

Stephen,
btw, it is Wazzou next year.

d1….mrs ahouse uses wtf but she capitalizes for emphasis.

Mrs. A-House…been in Florida for the past two weeks…glad to be back home….and thanks for the welcome back.

Thanks al and d1…..

Too bad about Pilares…that’s gonna hurt the offense…ouch…

Happy B-Day to Kinda Shy, who isn’t really shy once you get to know her, but is shy initially…..

Esme, will see if I can make it…have a lot of work to catch up on…unfortunately, work doesn’t stop while you’re away….boo hoo….

al….actually I like sunny side up on my fried rice…..over-easy is too well cooked for me…mwahahahahahha

Can’t wait to see everyone again on Saturday at the T-Gate….

wafan……one can hold a block for only so long. if no one is open or cannot find one open wr what is a lineman to do?

i don’t think it is all the olinemen’s fault that we are being hurried or sacked. the whole offense including the coordinator needs to take ownership for this.

something is not working and every man needs to take care of business.

wafan,
Mack has stated that the players who they feel give them the best chance to win will play each week.
I take that as a statement of the quality of the available players. 😐

Al –

You stop that! If you persist in teasing me, I will NOT resist your attempts to keep me from telling your wonderful family ALL the juicy details of your posts describing the delightful comings and goings of your nice family.

mrs. ahouse…..you making up stories again?

and besides none of them read the blog, har, har, har.

Mrs. A-House,

Ahh…I see.
The WB is the modern-day equivalent of the refrigerator door?

Mrs A-House:

You get one football signed only by Inoke? Wea stay? I neva see one on the piano.

One of Yaw take out awda for me? or, you goin eat all dat?

d1(kanji) –

Too funny…har, har, har…

Hi Mrs. A-House! This was pretty funny since he had no competition…LOL

Mrs. A-House:

October 20th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Stephen Tsai –

I give profound thanks that you continue to be the most prolific and entertaining sports writer that ever hosted a Warrior Beat blog!

A-House –

Don’t make me look bad…D1 says use the refrigerator door for notes to me instead of this blog to communicate with me. But, sorry, my revised take-out order is just for moi’. Midori7 is waiting for your order. Please do it quickly so she doesn’t get upset …laters w/luv…

At the risk of complaints about politics . . .

Prayers to Obama’s grandma and her family. Things, apparently, are not going well.

Oh man, I had my heart set on those banana pancakes. I forgot to post about that, so I was going to post that now — then I remembered my bro-in-law’s graduation is at 10 A.M. I hate missing games … but I’m proud of my bro-in-law, and I will be there for him. 🙂

Rich2176 –

Wassup Rich! My gratitude and appreciation to you, also, for wading into BS enemy territory to represent along with Ronnie and Stretch, djmitcho and Chawan_cut. Fun, yah, to cc together away from home turf. In Kissimee, FL, (first game cc) we forgot for the moment that we were thousands of miles from home, but nevertheless enjoyed tremendously the warmth, comraderie and ono grinds with dear friends. My best to Margo!

James, shohts! Thanks for even trying to attend. I guarantee you won’t regret it. 😀

Mrs. A-House – Everyone but Stretch and I were the TRUE WARRIORS in the stands. Although the box provided an amazing perspective of the game, we couldn’t really yell and cheer too loudly. However, my deepest thanks to JD for his graciousness.

Also, everyone that went to the SWAMP should receive some kind of award for surviving that hostile territory.

D1(kanji) –

Hey, forgot to thank you and #2 son for also venturing into BS enemy territory to represent. Nice that you both enjoyed together…father/son bonding is special. Hi to Mrs. D1…see you Saturday? hope so…

Chawan_cut –

And how are you holding out…cold, yah. Couple more weeks to go? My hand is over my heart as I thank you for serving our country by doing a splendid job on your TDY out-of-state. I owe you, so really looking forward to seeing you on-island again. Take care and keep warm…

chawan_cut: You guys getting basketball tickets this year? I got mine today; second row again, but on the other aisle (band side).

Steven,

What happened to Ray Hisatake? Highly touted d-lineman, moved to o-line…and was suppose to be a contributor this year. Havent heard a word about him.

i think that was #1 son that went to boise.

thanks, jack flash

Last I checked, JD wears the pants in house.

KindaShy just tells him which one to put on.

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May the Happiest of Birfdeys be bestowed upon KindaShy!
Forever a country girl and closet tita making her hometown so proud!

Dan-O,

I was wondering the same about Hisatake. I was thinking maybe we should suit him up as an RB for Nevada and put him in there to block and maybe even carry for the unexpected short yardage. I’ll be he’s hungry enough to make an impact.

Hi Mrs. A-House! This was pretty funny since he had no competition…LOL

Mrs. A-House:

October 20th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Stephen Tsai –

I give profound thanks that you continue to be the most prolific and entertaining sports writer that ever hosted a Warrior Beat blog!

Rich,

I thought Mrs A-House was talking about either Mike or Leila when they take over the blog! 🙂

Some quotes from Mac’s press conference.

On the quarterback position…

The quarterback…(gets) too much credit when he is successful and gets ridiculed when he isn’t. It wasn’t all Inokes’s (Funaki) problem. He got hit when he threw one ball, there was a wrong route run another time, it’s a team game so it’s not all on his back. He’s won two big games for us and was throwing the ball well in the first half, but give Boise State credit too because they made some great plays too. It’s a combination of things and we’re going to work hard to get it worked out. There are eleven guys out there, it’s a team game, and we win and lose as a team. Even though the quarterback is a glory position it’s not all on his back.

On this week’s opponent, Nevada…

Nevada has an excellent offense. They’re second in the country in running the football. They have a quarterback and a running back that are outstanding and their offensive line is back from last year.

Brew- Can’t stand York but it’s better than the asylum across the bay.

Dan-O,

Hisatake at one point was competing for a starting job at one of the Tackle spots, then next thing I know he is Houdini and poof he’s gone. Wonder what the heo is going on? If he cannot play on the OLine put him back on D in the DT rotation so he can contribute. To me he’s a wasted talent!

Raiders – are run by a control freak/tyrant. 😈

Right now, the Spartans are the playing the best football in the SF Bay Area! 😯 🙄 😕

Good riddance to Mike Nolan. Congrats to Singletary; can’t wait to see if he’s really head coaching material. Can’t wait for the day the Yorks are gone. Any Tsai-kos with enough money to buy the team? Please, I’ll chip in $100. 😉

Speaking of chipping in, thanks to Stephen for “treating” me to lunch today at Nā Koa. And thanks to Stephen for taking back the $15 (after a lot of back and forth trading).

Pauoa Boy: For me, it’s $60 this year for twenty regular-season games and two exhibitions. Doesn’t include the Rainbow Classic.

My prayers for the Obama household. Our political differences aside, that’s a tough time for anyone. My Grandma played a huge role in my youth as well before she passed when I was 9, so I can understand Sen. Obama wanting to come back to spend some time with her.

49ers: I would love to see an ownership group led by Steve Young and Brent Jones take over the team. The concern would be whether they’d want to take the team to LA…. 😐 😯 🙄

Brent is the business guy. 😀

al, d1島 – I wonder if Garret’s grandparents referred to Garret’s dad as #18 😀 😯 😆

play ball – shhh…no shouting out scores, please!

btw,
This Saturday Linfield is one win away from clinching its 53rd consecutive winning season…the Wildcats can extend their own all-divisions national record with a win on Saturday…the streak began in 1956 under late coach (and former UH AD) Paul Durham

Mrs. A House

RE: Pilares

It sounds like Kealoha Pilares has a grade 2 ankle sprain which is a partial tearing of the ligament. A three week recovery time sounds about right. Some people heal faster depending on your genetic makeup and your diet. Most players with ankle sprains are able to return in 2-3 weeks depending on the severity of the sprain.

In Graunke case, I’m afraid I might have been right. Its very difficult for a quarterback to return with a injured wrist.

I’m going to re-post my last weeks comments regarding Graunke injury.

Wrist injuries in my experience take a long time to heal. Graunke could possibly have a scaphoid fracture which account for 60% of wrist fractures. The scaphoid bone is one of 8 carpal bones in the wrist. Wrist fractures can be difficult to diagnose. If it is a scaphoid fracture, it has a hard time to heal due to the anatomy of the blood supply to the bone. The blood supply is what keeps the bone alive and allows it to heal. I hope its not a wrist fracture.
The best case scenario would be a moderate to severe wrist sprain with a healing prognosis of 6-10 weeks.

I want to make sure everyone understand my assessment on Graunke is only my hunch. I did not examine Tyler nor am I qualified to make this diagnosis. UH has an excellent Medical Staff and they are doing their best for the team. An accurate diagnosis is much more difficult than people think. Because of a law in patient confidentialty we are not always hearing the condition of the players. In my opinion, a wrist injury to his throwing hand is one of the worst injuries you can have for a quarterback. A strong healthy wrist is very important in the mechanics of throwing a football. Its very difficult to compensate using other muscles and throwing an accurate pass with an injured wrist.

Re:
St sez: I actually am in possession of some really good tickets for Saturday’s game.
We’ll have giveaways Wednesday and Friday, OK?

I had a dog once, and his name was ‘BINGO”!

In Tyler I trust
but on Tsai I rely.

Sorry Tyler- praying for your COMPLETE healing.

Ok. Ticket giveaways on Wednesday- go Ukuleleboi!

ST,

The villagers are getting restless, not on here but elsewhere, and they are gathering outside UH Manoa with their pitchforks and torches. 🙄

Liz – 😀

Happy birthday Kinda shy! join us at our tsaiko tailgate at richardson field…

Happy Birthday Kinda Shy!

are we back to richardson field?
bg?
kazz?

al:

October 20th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
are we back to richardson field?
bg?
kazz?

2007 site no. 2008 location yes. everything still the same.

okay kinda shy tsaiko tailgate at cabana A next to richardson field….

hi brew! If curveball only needs 2, we’re a go!

“procurement class” …. = shopping? 😀 😯 😆

Jason – any chocolate cake today? mmmmm.

Mrs. A-house,
thanks for your well wishes. will be home sooner than later.

jason, yes, i think we got tickets again. can’t wait!

oh, and i know i forgot some other employees, like I already forgot Caryn. and i’m sure i’ll remember others later. sorry if i did!

HeinekenHealer –

Kept checking back often waiting to read your analysis of Kealoha Pilares’ injury. Much mahalos for using simple laymen’s words so we non-medical peeps get a clear picture of your unofficial opinion and his speculated recovery time. Thanks very much for your time and expertise. 🙂

Hawaiianbod: No, no chocolate cake today. I missed that, but there was some awesome bread pudding!

Ronnie,

2 will be just fine..

Evening Tsai-kos!

*stepping on to da soapbox*
Ahem. *tap tap tap* Testing 1 2 3…

First of all, I must apologize to those that I accused of being bandwagon fans who in actuality weren’t.

That being said, I respectfully request that before anyone posts a “vent” or any type of post, please do the following things in order:
1. Take a deep breath and count to 10
2. Compose your post
3. Repeat step 1
4. Review your post – give me an inkling that you are not a bandwagon fan or a flamer. Please make sure that if all you are doing is criticizing the team that it is CONSTRUCTIVE criticism.
5. Repeat steps 3 & 4
6. Repeat step 5 as many times as necessary until you are calm
7. Click on “Submit Comment”

Since I have been reading this blog, I have learned a lot about football from our esteemed students of the game (eg pride, Jason, Garret, kazz, and many others). I would much rather read their well-reasoned analyses of the game than some rant from people who I’ve never heard of before. Their passion for the game and for the team comes through in their writings.

Thank you for listening.
We now return you to your regular programming.

*steps off soapbox*

Ehhhhhhh…. who broke the soapbox!!! 😈

Kekoa – howzit? Didja find my “gift”?

(J)J – there’s supposedly some good Cuban food in Tampa too. What no mini-cc with FT? Sorry, I’m a theme park junkie. Best thing about Tampa is Busch Gardens.

Curveball – you sure it wasn’t Homey? So where is da guy?

mrs. ahouse…..does long’s still sell those false eyelashes made from horse hair????

Al –

Yes, they do…how many pairs did you buy and does Mrs. Al know you have a penchant for “falsies”? 😉

More 49er info: Ray Ratto – won’t be attending any parties held by the Yorks….

Nolan has been a toe in search of a tag since the end of last season. His flaws have been examined in minute detail, and his gifts do not measure favorably by comparison. This day was coming. It simply makes no sense to having it come Monday, unless you recognize that the 49ers don’t do anything through planning. It’s knee meets jerk, time and again.

So York decided, reflexively and with no discernible strategy save getting out of the line of fire, that Nolan had finished serving the purpose for which he had been hired. York couldn’t wait one more week, when a firing would have made sense. He had to do it now, because … well, just because.

And “just because” is not a good reason to do anything. Even something that makes people momentarily happy.

😯 😀

Good Evening Tsaikos and Tsaikettes!

Kinda Shy-

A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you! Hope you’re having a beautiful birthday day (filled with all that you wish for, maybe a few Tsaiko “F”s, and yummy cake! Please come by to one of our T-gates.

Midori7-

Please put me down for Nov 1 UH/Utah game. I think a-joe is coming too. I think I want the steak and eggs…or the french toast. Hmmm…..or maybe both. Not sure what a-joe wants.

The emergence of Brent Rausch come to life?

He is the best pure passer we have

jm2375….kekoa can do it.

let him demonstrate for you on saturday.

jm2375 ~ Very easily done my dear. Spit, hold breath and conjure up more saliva, and spit again.

Then, if any more criticisim is heard, I just go, “La-la-la-la-lah!” until you stop….and then repeat the process all over again.

…. actually, near the body, the meat was more like 1.5″ diameter! 😀

midori 7 ~ As soon as we get past the Nevada game, I will email you my reservation to the November one TV-gate. I’m trying not to get too far ahead of myself. One game…and clear, for the rest of the season. If we knock ’em down one at a time, there’ll be a *Bowl* invitation to consider at the end. Hehehe!

myki & sjmacro ~ Coach Mack considers us Practice Premium Grass Seat Season Ticket Holders, right?

We can ask him at ‘Call da Coach’ show.

Al –

Thank you for your “weird” quotes. It will take me a while to digest the content and intended messages. Don’t hold your breath for my follow-up comment(s)…(why do I have the urge to send these quotes to my circular file?) har, har, har…:grin:

Al ~ Serious question. Do you have any information on a possible LB recruit from Kahuku named Dereck Aiwohi?

A-Sports ~ Check your email in a few minutes. As acting Chief of Police of the Ceded lands, I have some very incriminating photos to show you concerning a person of interest while you were off island. Hehehe…

Will do, Kekoa.

Was just IMing with a friend. He might join us for tailgate this weekend.

Kekoa-

I finally got a chance to do some keyboard exercises on da computah.

Kekoa-

Did you send it?

A-Sports ~ Check your mailbox.

Hi all!

Have a great time at the game this weekend! Cheer for me…cheer loud as I will be across the big water in big “D” finding me a good steak, no oysters, to gnaw on before I watch the Cowboys….win? Either way it will be a great experience!

OK Mrs. A-House…I understand about paying for the pay-per-view but it doesn’t come with the camraderie and fun of watching with a room full of Tsaikos! How about part of the game?

Rich: Yeah, I was thinking the same thing about you not really having to brave it amongst the nice, but condescending fans of Boise. They really think that they are better than us. Ronnie told me of the hateful things they say on their boards about us being the worst fans in the country. I guess they haven’t been to a Fresno game! At least their fans I can take, they can’t be condescending since we’ve beaten them at their place, but then again they don’t have that cheatin’ blue turf. No other conference is going to stand for that. How is that good sportsmanship…I’m intimidated by it…or at least that’s what I will say since that tool Dooley said that about our ha’a and it got us penalized. Oh wait, Fresno played the perfect game, no penalties…and not win! Ronnie even told me about the Boise band marching while the Hawaii team was doing the ha’a…the nerve!

Kekoa: Are you, Pops, and Diana going to the tvgate @ Therapy?

I would offer my helmet as a prize, but NO I ain’t crazy and I am going to get it autographed at the Na Koa banquet in December. Ronnie and I were thinking that we needed one long table that seats twenty so that we can all be together and that they should put us near the team. Ronnie offered that we would be okay with the small round tables but put them side-by-side so that we can rotate seating arrangements and be able to socialize with each other. Any thoughts?

OK maybe just wishful thinking. Wow long rambling post…sorry about that. Just had to get it out of my system before I leave and am not on very much. I’m not lucky enough to have an iphone yet.

Good night all and

GO WARRIORS!

P.S. ST did Mack remember about my hubby or did you gently remind him? Either way thanks for sharing that!

It might sound crazy, but I think it would be bad for Oklahoma State to get ahead by too much in the first half when they play Texas. I can imagine that they would start having flashbacks to past games. I can still remember when Oklahoma State was up 35-7 and Texas won 56-35!

Texas coach Mack Brown is 10-0 against Oklahoma State and the Longhorns are 20-2 against the Cowboys heading into Saturday’s clash between the No. 1 Longhorns and No. 7 OSU in Austin. But Texas has made a habit of needing massive comebacks against OSU – including a 38-35 victory last season on a last-second field goal after trailing by 21 entering the fourth quarter. In 2005, UT trailed, 28-9, before scoring 38 unanswered points to win. In 2004, UT won 56-35 after trailing 35-7, the biggest comeback in school history.

Free play link time. Please ignore my next 5 posts if you do not want the off-topic stuff.

Interesting that German special forces were in Afghanistan for 3 years without actually doing any missions. And now they are leaving Afghanistan without ever having left their base!

Recently declassified documents reveal that 2 US fighter planes were ordered to shoot down a UFO flying over the English countryside in 1957. The fighter pilot had the OK to fire and was ready to shoot 24 rockets at the “flying aircraft carrier” when the UFO disappeared.

Pretty cool that the Marines in Afghanistan adopted these stray dogs and cats and that the animals helped make their deployment more bearable.

hey guys.

Howzit everybody,

Just been lurking and reading. There has been some good stuff said and some that I just don’t understand. Just know that when Coach Mac and the rest of the Coaches focus on something it gets done. I have no doubt in my mind that the boys will be ready and fired for this game. I no doubt that they will work on the things that need to be worked on.

Brew-

I like a little something sweet on the side. If you were at SportsTherapy in Hawaii Kai, I would share some with you. btw, how’s that coffee mug working out?

With all the work I did that morning, I was hungry and inhaled the food before Liz could snap the picture. For the record it was shrimp tempura. Your crab sounded delicious.

Kekoa-

You devil, you. Check your email.

Rob25-

Please check your email. A-joe might have sent you an email.

Hiya A-Sports!

He did but alas they were already cockroached! I’m sorry!

Please let me know about any of the remaining. I would really like to see you two cheering with me!

Gonna miss seeing all of you this weekend, but will be thinking about everyone and the team!

Rob25-

Have lots of fun! I know you will be cheering loud!

Re: Post #317 above…WTF?? That looks pretty deliberate to me. It’s not like he was in danger of being run over by the QB. There has got to be follow-up to this episode.

Hi Rob25, Do have a wonderful and safe trip. Our best to Frank. Tell him that our thoughts and prayers are with him and thank him and his men for us.

We will be cheering for you on Saturday.

Thank you all for your kind birthday wishes! You are all so special! Boy, you never know whose lurking….former intramural teammates, newfound friends, dorm friends, prom dates, wow…

Sorry we can’t make it to the tailgate. I will be with an MTV production crew filming the UH cheerleaders for a two-hour special called Rah!. They will be at the Wahine volleyball match and the football game this weekend and I have to excort the to be sure they don’t break any NCAA rules.

You are the best! And ST, Jim is the real star!!

Kinda Shy- awesome! We have FAN-tastic cheerleaders! Thanks for the cool news!

Rob25 tell hubby our raider nation has a one game win streak going, whoopee!

Congrats Ralph. You and my cousin are the only 2 Raider fans I know that are still faithful to the Silver & Black…besides Frank of course. My cousin has a pair of season tickets, lives in Mililani and attends every game in Oakland, and some road games too at times. Dedicated!

kekoa……aol is calling.

Mahalo Al…good information!

Blaze really have a shot to play this weekend? Brashton’s shoulder still subluxed?

off topic,

but somebody explain to me,

exactly what,
what was palin thinking appearing in “saturday night live”.

i can’t believe it.

arrrgggghhh.

Kids are doing well…getting into multiple sports and activities. I’m sure you folks know the drill. We enjoy it though…it’s hard to believe how fast they grow. I think I’m going to be an emotional wreck like Stephen when the girls fly the coop, so we’re really living the moments as they come. Thanks for asking.

And how’s your family? When can we start reading about those Donovan young ones in the local sports section of our favority paper? It seems as though they’re in possession of some pretty decent athletic genes.

hey guys im looking for a place 2 stay from friday to sunday for the game and the tgate. if anyone can help me out

You guys just being humble again…of course they’ll have good grades and be great people. They have pretty good role models to follow. Glad to hear all is well with what I’m sure is a pretty hectic life for you folks. I’m out too…good night.

Ukuleleboi ~ Sorry I still have family staying on at my place this weekend. I’ll keep checking around for a place for you. Kaipo and Keoni each have a full house as family members decided to stay there longer as well.

Uncle Kekoa – another RAIDER NATION in the HOUSE!!!

Been a fan dating back to the LA Raider days when i used to live in the Long Beach/Banning area. After attending my first game, i was hooked.

When i moved back home i met Hall of Fame running back Marcus Allen at a Sunday service at New Hope. Great guy so humble.

*knuckle bump* Ralph

JUST WIN BABY

Great first half. Too bad they couldn’t put the second half together. Funaki did ok considering non support from receivers and O-line. BS palyed the second half much to my expectations. Squeeze the run and make Funaki throw. Disappointing to see the O-line getting bullrushed so easily. Maybve that’s why Mc is holding auditions to get true Warriors on the first tetam.
We’ll definitely see a new team this week.
GO WARRIORS!!!!

Chawan, thanks for the good thoughts. It’s a crazy time in our industry, that is for sure.

ok darren see you there.

tom……that was a good one!

esmeralda……….how you been?
wow, first this morning and now back for the night shift…..amazing!

so when are you going to make a game?
in fact, get kanikapila at the tailgaters. even one famous na leo amongst us.

you could be discovered.

Hey- where is xs-homey???
Nitey nite!

Bon Voyage, Rob25 and have a great time watching BigD!

wow cut off so good night all

just read Tsai’s Tuesday warrior notes-Steinhoff was warned twice by line judge that he is not lined properly allowing him to adjust and preventing the warriors from being penalized for offsides. and he is called for another improper alignment for 5 yard penalty, what gives with Steinhoff? I’m surprised the ref didn’t simply flag him for 3 infractions. A two year starter has to be smarter than this, is he hedging for a bull rush from BSU #83 or #93 DE that pancaked him onto Inoke as seen on Monday’s sports cast.

HIFlyer are you lurking?

Great morning all!

Heal quickly and completely, Warriors! We need you back — pronto!!!

And, to those not on the field, be crazy supportive. Learn the plays and techniques. Sharpen your saw!!!

last night’s news
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxvKeepQQwo

Great Morning All.

Boy finally feeling like I got caught up on my sleep from the weekend traveling….

Ralph,

Agree wicchu on #368 and #369; mid season adjustments are definitely needed.

morning gang!

how’s everybody doing?

Coach Rolo on 1420 now

d1島 – howzit, welcome back, how was the big island? cold?

Some comments from Rolo to BC.
re: Mack’s comments
We’re a passing team…We’re gonna have to throw the ball to win; it’s what we all want to do.

re: GA in BOI game
He’s made a little bit more progress…did some mature things…there was urgency…went thru progressions…..got to his 4th progression….#2 guy by not a very wide margin….

re: BR
He’s probably gotten the short end of the stick…he’s being a good teammate…been in the weight room, is over 200 #

Garret:
October 20th, 2008 at 9:45 pm

I haven’t given up on Inoke and think that he can definitely do the job if he’s given time to go through his reads and if he and the WRs are in sync. However, after the last game I posted that I *am* worried about the cumulative effect on the hits that he takes when he is in the pocket plus the hits he takes on runs (options, bootlegs, scrambles, etc.). I worry that other teams will take BSU’s strategy of hitting Inoke as often as possible to try to decrease his effectiveness as the game goes along…in fact, before the game I predicted BSU would do that.

Agree with your concerns. On point. Swap em if need be. Cumulative effect of getting pounded will wear any person down. This being said, of all the QBs available, I would take Funaki into battle with me before I would take any of the others.

Kind of too late now to do to the O Line what needs to be done. For next year, the coaches should run the O Line hard. Two miles a day to begin with, every day except Sunday. Three miles a day everyday during regular season, followed by sprints. Five sprints across the entire field, every day, before and after practice. We need guys who can go full speed for six quarters. If our guys can do this during practices, then they can and will go full speed for four quarters with relative ease, without slumping over, hands on hips, gasping for breath.

We have big guys. All we need to do is to get them into better shape than their competitors. We have been too soft on these guys, as well as the rest of the team with regards to conditioning. UH needs to institute a program involving more running. Weight room training appears to be sufficient. We just need the entire team to do more road work. The lack of road work, for the entire team, is apparent. Our guys keep running out of gas early, there is no explosive burst after the initial contact, and guys fall down after the first touch.

In football if you are more fit than your opponent, nine out of 10 times you will beat your opponent.

Our O Line and Receivers are just not fit to the point where they are regularly and routinely beating their opponents, one on one and as a team. More important than personnel changes at this point, UH needs to understand that the fundamental flaw in its approach is in conditioning. All that off season running does pay off.