Most of the following appears on the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s breaking news. Former University of Hawaii linebacker Victor Santa Cruz has been hired as the Rainbow Warriors’ defensive coordinator. Santa Cruz, who is Azusa Pacific’s head coach, is the third assistant coach to be hired to new head coach Todd Graham’s staff. Man…I’m digging these ⁦@polynesiabowl⁩ helmets 🔥 pic.twitter.com/C5jLFQHUji — Victor Santa Cruz (@vscwintoday) January 19, 2020 “Santa Cruz is one of the most respected men I know in college coaching,” […]

Most of the following appeared on the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s breaking news. University of Hawaii head coach Todd Graham has doubled his staff with the hiring of Abraham Elimimian as a defensive assistant coach. Elimimian is a former UH cornerback who joined the Rainbow Warriors as an assistant coach in 2015. This past season, Elimimian helped develop cornerbacks Rojesterman Farris II and Cortez Davis. “He is a great fit for our staff because of his love for our players, our program, […]

Most of the following appears on the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s breaking news. Virginia offensive coordinator Robert Anae has withdrawn as a candidate for the Hawaii football team’s head coaching job. “After careful consideration, I am withdrawing my application for the University of Hawaii head football coach position,” Anae said in a news release today. NEWS: Virginia OC Robert Anae announces his withdrawal from the Hawaii head-coaching search. The Hawaii native was considered a strong candidate for the job. pic.twitter.com/hYcWLx2qwm — Chris […]

Hawaii football coach Nick Rolovich will be named Washington State’s head coach, according to multiple reports. Rolovich could not be reached for immediate comment, but UH athletic director David Matlin provided confirmation from UH’s end. Statement from Athletics Director David Matlin. pic.twitter.com/xfwJXp2XWt — Hawaii Football (@HawaiiFootball) January 14, 2020 UPDATE: Rolovich provided a comment just before 10 p.m. HST, in his inimitable way, on Twitter. pic.twitter.com/ewIJljOerg — Nick Rolovich (@NickRolovich) January 14, 2020 The WSU job was vacated when Mike […]

Hawaii quarterback Cole McDonald announced on social media this afternoon that he will forgo his final season of eligibility and enter into the 2020 NFL Draft. 🤙🏼 pic.twitter.com/CmviJoHmio — °°° K . C °°° (@ColeHunter520) January 9, 2020 McDonald will finish his UH career with 8,032 passing yards and 70 touchdowns in 33 games. “Having a chance to play in the NFL has been a lifelong dream and I am excited for the challenge,” McDonald wrote as part of his […]