After nine months, five coaching additions and a linuup reboot, the Warriors open the 2015 season tonight. It will be 13 games in 13 weeks. Get updates at: Blog host’s tweets Stay cool — especially in traffic. * * * * * SteveM is handling the guess-the-score contest. Here’s the prize (courtesy of DPK): Cutoff is 6:30 p.m. * * * * * Yesterday’s hat winner is DJ Mitcho Congrats. Text me at (808) 256-0223 for the pickup/delivery arrangements.
Another (humid) day, another hat giveaway. Our reader whose initials are DPK is offering this hat: To enter, please post: Football is heating up. DPK will select a winner. * * * * * It’s September, which means it’s a blue month. In the NCAA color scheme, blue signifies the evaluation period. From yesterday through November, coaches may visit a prospect’s schools.
The Warriors have rounded into shape and, for the opener, that shape is the octagon. Max Holloway, Waianae-raised and School of Hard Knocks educated will be the Warriors’ honorary captain for Thursday’s game against Colorado. Holloway is UFC’s fifth-ranked featherweight. * * * * * The Warriors completed their final full practice this morning ahead of the Colorado game. Two key players — running back Steven Lakalaka and slotback Dylan Collie — appear to have recovered from nagging ailments. Both […]
The defense received a boost with the addition of a quarterback. Steven Hamm, who played at Santa Monica College last year, has joined the Warriors as a walk-on. He is expected to play scout quarterback in drills against the first- and second-team defenses. Hamm displayed a strong arm and mobility during the warm-up session of the Warriors’ 75-minute practice last night at Ching field. The Warriors’ only night practice of the preseason drew unexpected spectators. Fans who attended last night’s […]
The Warriors are set to practice under the lights tonight in preparation for Thursday night’s opener against Colorado. It will be their first night practice this preseason. It also will be a quick turnaround. The Warriors will be on the practice field at 7 tomorrow morning. * * * * * Colorado released its depth chart. Here are the tentative starters: Offense: WO—Nelson Spruce, 6-1, 205, Sr. SB—Devin Ross, 5-9, 180, So. LT—Jeromy Irwin, 6-5, 295, Jr. LG—Gerrad Kough, 6-4, […]
With the opener on Thursday, that means today is “Monday,” which means this is the start of game week. The Warriors had a nice 75-minute practice this morning. In team drills, they focused on the running game and two-minute offense. There still are some spots up for grabs. With Dylan Collie held out to rest nagging ailments — not to worry, he’ll be ready for the opener — Isaiah Bernard took reps as the first-team slotback. Right wideout Quinton Pedroza […]
Our own DPK is having another giveaway. This time it’s this cap: To enter the drawing, DPK wishes you to post: I mua Rainbow Warriors. Enter as many times as you wish. DPK will draw a winner. I’ll try to post pictures or a story after today’s practice.
The UH Lettterwinners Club is offering fans a behind-the-scenes tour of the UH athletic facilities, including stops in the Clarence TC Ching Athletic Complex, newly renovated football locker room and athletic-training department. The fee — $50 for ages 13 and older, $15 for ages 4-12 — includes a meet-and-greet with coaches and staff, food, and admission to a Rainbow Wahine volleyball match. For details: > Email: uhletwin@hawaii.edu > Call: (808) 956-6523 * * * * * The Warriors will have […]