In 2012, Tony Grimes was recruited to UH be a shut-down cornerback. But during the 2013 season — his senior year — he was shut down from football activities to focus on academics. If Grimes was disappointed, he did not show it. Sure, he still chased the dream, training for UH’s pro day the past March. But he also attended classes. At the end of the spring semester, his grade-point average was 3.1. Although his playing eligibility was exhausted , […]

Even meteorologists would agree on this forecast: The sky is not falling. Not today. Not in five years. Every reasonably minded person — except for a gloom-and-doom official who seriously needs to be doused back to serenity with a bucket of iced water — knows that University of Hawaii football is not going to be cut. Not now. Not in five years. Of course, the athletic department needs more money. Of course, it needs help from the Legislature, tourism authority, stadium […]

Sure, there was that pesky Iselle and the gubernatorial upset, but in Warrior World, the most significant event was the first week of the Warriors’ training camp. Here’s a look back: * * * * * Two weeks after wideout Keith Kirkwood transferred to Temple, wideout Vasquez Haynes confirmed he would undergo surgery for a torn labrum in his right shoulder. The recovery period is between three and four months, and because UH’s football season is about four months … […]

Hey, gang, this is the Warrior Beat’s new home. I hope all have made it over. There will be an adjustment. But once I locate the “bold” and “italic” buttons, and figure out if saying “Warrior Beat” is third- or fourth-person tense, things will be to normal. Thanks for (re-)joining the Warrior Beat. * * * * * The veteran Warrior players join training camp today. First practice is 2:15 p.m. tomorrow.