And the offseason conditioning program continues … The object is to catch the ball before the second bounce:

As a Northern Iowa safety, Garrett Scott made the calls and the plays. As a UNI graduate assistant the past two seasons, Scott coached, analyzed videos, charted plays, led the scout team, crafted strategy, made coffee, attended classes … Now Scott joins the Warriors as a graduate assistant with an emphasis on the defensive secondary. Scott is a coach’s son (Randy Scott led Bettendorf High to Iowa 4A state titles in 2004 and 2007). Here’s a six-degrees-of-separation tie to UH: […]

Offensive lineman Jordan Agasiva, who signed with the Warriors in February, has enrolled at Pima Community College in Tucson, Ariz. Agasiva will join 15 Hawaii residents, including three fellow Mililani High graduates. The Warriors had braced for the move, and will have about 15 offensive linemen in training camp. * * * * * Tuesdays are sprint workouts for the Warriors. That means gassers, a series of 55-yards sprints across the width of Ching field. The non-linemen were required to […]

After a mandatory one-week break, the Warriors entered the second phase of organized offseason training this morning. (Most of the players, though, trained on their own during the break.)

Remember offensive dynamo John Ursua? He signed with UH in February 2012 and, after his Cedar High (Utah) graduation, went on a church mission. After completing his church work, Ursua learned he still needed to fulfill further academic requirements to join the Warriors. He was not included in the Warriors’ initial 2015 plans. But Ursua has continued to work on meeting those requirements. While there still are obstacles, there is a marginal possibility Ursua will be able to join the […]

Outside linebacker Makani Kema-Kaleiwahea’s status remains uncertain — but hopeful — as the NCAA considers his appeal and subsequent response for an application to play this season. Citing special family-related circumstances, Kema-Kaleiwahea is seeking an exemption to the rule requiring a player to redshirt after transferring from an FBS school to another. Kema-Kaleiwahea transferred from Arizona to UH in January. An amendment, which goes into effect this fall, initially disallowed any exemptions, even for those who transferred this past spring […]

Cornerback Anthony Pierce has been approved for a medical retirement. Pierce, who joined as a grayshirt in January 2013, will remain on full scholarship. He is expected to work as a student assistant this season. Pierce’s father is Antonio Pierce, who was an NFL linebacker for nine seasons. The elder Pierce is Long Beach Poly’s head coach. Former offensive lineman Kiha Sai and defensive tackle Mike Andrade also are on scholarship after being approved for medical retirements. * * * […]

Ramsen Golpashin, a former Oregon football player, has joined the Warriors as a graduate assistant. He will assist offensive line coach Chris Naeole. Golpashin was co-captain on the Oregon team that lost to Auburn in the 2011 BCA National Championship game. Golpashin was the offensive line coach at College of the Canyons. He also worked as a chief-of-staff intern for the Ducks, helped created a marketing strategy for WNBA player Tamika Catchings’ non-profit organization, and served as project manager for […]