Pro days measure a player’s height, weight, vertical jump, speed over 40 yards and on zig-zag courses and strength. But heart? If there were such a test, John Hardy-Tuliau would put up numbers that would make Mel Kiper Jr.’s hair stand at attention. His last name has a hyphen, but it really should include a slash. At UH, Hardy-Tuliau played cornerback, free safety, strong safety, nickelback and dimeback. That’s five positions — make that 11, if you count his time […]

It was a beautiful day in Kapolei. (Hey, I’m a poet, don’t even know it.) The Warriors concluded their series of high school camps with today’s session at Kapolei High. The youth camp (ages through eighth grade) is tomorrow and Tuesday on the Manoa campus. Here was today’s host — OK, he had the key — Dr. Debonaire (Darren Hernandez). Seriously, though, Hernandez has a great organization over there. The school is clean, the fields immaculate, and he even found […]

Penitito Faalologo is on the move again. Faalologo, who was raised in American Samoa, was recruited as a linebacker. He was used there briefly before moving to defensive end. While redshirting as a freshman last fall and during the past spring training, he was at fullback and H-back. This offseason, Faalologo has been training with the intent of playing nose tackle in training camp. Faalologo appears to have the tools to be a point defender — strength, compact build and, […]

According to people in the know, former USC quarterback Max Wittek remains interested in transferring to UH. The Warriors apparently have yet to decide on a move. They are pleased with their quarterbacks and the offense’s chemistry. In the revised situation, Wittek would have to redshirt this year, after which 2015 would be his only remaining season to play. The Warriors have five quarterbacks on their summer roster. Taylor Graham and Jeremy Higgins are fifth-year seniors who complete their eligibility […]

There was a time when a school had  antiquated locker rooms with no soap in the showers. And, so, the community rallied to help the athletic department. People gave in many ways — money, of course, but also materials and volunteer time. And then a guy — who already had  donated money generously, spent thousands of dollars traveling to support the team,  participated in campus cleanups, and  was involved in a drive to pay for championship bracelets for the softball […]

It’s Wednesday, which means while you were still wiping the makapiapia, the Warriors were working out at Waikiki Beach. Roll call was at 5:58 a.m., which meant if a player wasn’t two minutes early, he was late. * * * * * Cornerback Ne’Quan Phillips and slotback/returner Quinton Pedroza: * * * * * Safety Keelan Ewaliko and quarterback Ikaika Woolsey:   * * * * * The walking wounded — quarterback Jeremy Higgins (Achilles’ heel) and offensive lineman R.J. […]

Former UH receiver Billy Ray Stutzmann will be joining the Western New Mexico coaching staff. Stutzmann said he will be working with the defensive backs. The school is located in the Silver City, N.M. The Mustangs are members of  NCAA Division II Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Stutzmann completed his UH eligibility after the 2013 season. He earned his bachelor’s degree in December. He did not participate in UH’s pro day in San Diego in March. His brother, Craig Stutzmann, a […]

For the first time in five years, the  Warriors did not play a spring scrimmage on a non-Oahu island this year. But yet, it appears, the Warriors have maintained off-island ties. They have increased recruiting efforts, sending coaches to evaluate prospects at every football-playing school. There have been meetings with business leaders on Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. Last week, there was a football camp on Maui; today there will be one at Waiakea High. The quest is ongoing […]