* * * * * * Joey Nuuanu-Kuhiiki was prepared for life without football. Despite graduating from Waianae High with a 3.5 GPA, he did not have the money to pay for college. That changed yesterday when Nuuanu-Kuhiiki received a football scholarship from the Warriors. “When I told my mother, she started crying because she knew what I was going through,” said Nuuanu-Kuhiiki, who will be the first member of his family to attend a four-year college. Nuuanu-Kuhiiki, who was […]

LAS VEGAS — The Warriors were picked to finish sixth in the Mountain West Conference’s six-team West Division, according to a media poll released at this morning’s Media Days. “Not winning a conference game last year probably shows what people think of us, and that’s OK,” first-year UH coach Nick Rolovich said. “We are what our record was last year until we change it.” Safety Daniel Lewis said: “I don’t like the pick. Nobody likes to be last. But it’s […]

Yep, our blog is 10 years old today. I offer my humble appreciation to the readers, posters, agitators and lurkers. Thanks for keeping us informed and entertained. * * * * * For each contest, our picker is told the number of blog posts. The picker decides on a number, then we match that number to a corresponding blog post. This morning, Leila chose #530. So, I checked, and the winner of the Sugar Bowl ring is … DPK

Our blog celebrates its 10th anniversary this weekend. We’re giving away the 2007 season/Sugar Bowl ring. To enter the drawing, please post: After 10 years, it’s time to put a ring on it You may submit up to five entries. Leila will select a winner on Sunday. Thanks for hanging with us the past decade. * * * * * Avis selected Aku Head as winner of the T-shirt

Thanks to Mad Dog 50’s generosity, we have another T-shirt to give away. If you’d like to participate in the drawing, please post: Pick me! Avis will choose a winner. Every time I hear “Mad Dog” I always think of this: Up dog * * * * * Nick Rolovich and his staff will be passing out UH football schedule cards outside each of the four Costco stores between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. this Saturday. And be sure to […]

Isaac Liva, a 2016 Mililani High graduate who was one of the state’s top volleyball players the past three years, is set to join the UH football team. He also will play for the volleyball Warriors. Liva, who will compete at defensive end, is 6 feet 5 and 230 pounds. He has played only one year of organized football. Here’s the skinny: > The Great Unknown: When Liva first approached Mililani football coaches in July 2015, head coach Rod York […]