While UH seeks a committee to seek a new athletic director, former Chaminade athletic director Mike Vasconcellos’ passing allows reflection on a simpler time in local sports. While the “Miracle on Ward Avenue” – the Silverswords’ upset of No. 1-ranked Virginia in 1982 – is archived in college-basketball lore, what is forgotten is the tiny school still operated on an austere budget after that game. There were no upgrades to McCabe Gym, no increases in personnel, and Vasconcellos and coach […]

Mililani slotback Kainoa Wilson said he will join the Warriors in 2015. Wilson suffered a broken collarbone in the 2014 opener against Saint Louis, a game in which he caught two scoring passes. He missed the next six games, but returned to catch seven passes for 129 yards and two touchdowns against Kaiser. He had two scoring catches in the state championship game against Punahou. Here’s the full story: Wilson

Running back D.J. Riggins has removed his gray shirt and is set to join the Warriors in 10 days. He said he is healthy, fit and feels “great going into Hawaii.” Riggins, a 2014 Oaks Christian School graduate, underwent surgery for a “slight tear” in his left labrum this past April. It was decided that Riggins would gray shirt, delaying his UH enrollment a semester. He said he divided his weekly workouts into three days of weight training, with an […]

The volleyball Warriors opened camp today at a camp. This morning, they departed in two UH vans and coach Charlie Wade’s truck to Camp Erdman on the North Shore. They will train there for three days, with practices at Waialua High, ahead of Saturday’s non-conference opener against Stevens Institute of Technology (Hoboken, N.J.). For the Warriors, it will be a chance to connect — and disconnect. Cell phones are banned during camp. * * * * * Associate head coach […]

OK, OK. We’re still lazy from the holidays. We need a couple extra days. Blog returns on Monday.

It’s the holiday season. It’s time for faith, love, peace, appreciation, understanding and forgiveness. And because I’m behind on my shopping, the blog is going on a holiday break. We’ll be back in business on Saturday, Dec. 27. Thank you for the visits and contributions. Happy holidays.

* * * * * Running back Joey Iosefa: * * * * * Fullback Dustin Elisara: * * * * * Cornerback Tony Grimes: * * * * * Center Kody Afusia and right tackle Sean Michael Shigematsu: * * * * * Defensive end Nick Childs, safety Michael Martin, guard Dave Lefotu, defensive end Beau Yap and linebacker TJ Taimatuia: * * * * * The Grahams — quarterback Taylor Graham and his father, former NFL quarterback Kent […]

On the last day of UH’s fall semester, the Warriors continue to receive inquiries from Division I players seeking to transfer to the Manoa campus this coming year. It’s not always an easy process. Applications need to be filed and accepted, and such. Of note, because a player has to initiate contact, it shows UH is still an attractive destination. The Warriors have been open to accepting transfers, most recently quarterbacks Sean Schroeder and Max Wittek, slotback Quinton Pedroza, tight […]