The good news is UH’s track and field team has some powerful throwers. The not-so-good news is they need a better place to practice. There are too many divots after workouts on the grass soccer field or Clarence T.C. Ching Field’s Sports Turf, creating potential hazards for soccer, football and intramural players using those fields. A designated throwing area also is not conducive; two throws struck HECO lines. The athletic department, of course, does not need any more expenses. But […]

A couple weeks ago, a sportscaster (who hopes you all are having a pleasant evening) marveled at the leg strength of No. 36. The rest of us scramble-searched the roster to identify Ceejay Santos as No. 36. That’s what happens when a football team begins to develop depth. Each practice, there seems to be a forgotten player who seizes the spotlight — morning light? — even for just one play. The first spring practice, we scramble-searched No. 5 (slotback Quinton […]

In only-in-Hawaii scenarios, Campus Security showed up twice last week to notify the coaches about a complaint that the morning spring practices were too loud. The Warriors have muted the speakers and turned them away from the dormitories. There’s even less yelling at practices. Still, there reportedly is a petition being circulated that seeks to move practices  to a 9 a.m. start. The Warriors’ school-day practices begin at 7:15 a.m. They practice at 10:15 on Saturdays. UH conducted 7 a.m. […]

Joyous Easter to all. * * * * * Thoughts this Sunday: > The coaches are sticking to their promise of not naming a No. 1 quarterback until this August. That keeps the competition fair to Taylor Graham, who continues to rehab a surgically repaired shoulder; to Beau Reilly, who has been a spectator at spring practices and officially joins in  June; to perhaps USC’s Max Wittek and the other FBS quarterbacks who have expressed interest in transferring to UH. […]

Quarterback Eric Prater, who spent the past few years in the U.S. Army Airborne Special Forces, will be joining the Rainbow Warriors as a walk-on this summer. Prater is 6-2 and about 210 pounds. Prater, who is 23, will  have four years to play four UH seasons. He was a pitcher at Lake Havasu (Wash.) High, with a fastball timed at 92 mph, before playing football as a senior. He was on Northern Arizona’s roster in 2010, but did not […]

Mililani offensive lineman Jordan Agasiva is the first local prospect to commit to the Rainbow Warriors’ 2015 recruiting class. He was named to the Division I all-state team in 2013. Here’s what Agasiva’s pledge means: > Vitals: Agasiva is 6-4 and 280. Mililani coach Rod York said Agasiva did not relinquish a sack in 2013. York said, when needed, Agasiva has held a block for as long as 8 seconds. > The love: “I think he’s the best o-lineman in […]

Every scrimmage-like session last week, tight end Jordan Pu‘u-Robinson  caught a touchdown pass or made a sensational play. Twice, he made sensational plays on touchdown catches. All of which the coaches kept mum. Pu‘u-Robinson is smart, works hard and is well-liked. But similar to the silent treatment given to a pitcher throwing a no-hitter, nobody wanted to jinx his seemingly good health. Because of injuries, he had missed all or parts of 22 of 24 games since transferring from Washington […]

“Who knew I’d be going to Japan?” former UH defensive tackle Kaniela Tuipulotu marveled. Tuipulotu signed with the Asahi Soft Drink Challengers to play in this fall’s X League in Japan. He leaves next month. Former UH defensive lineman Saui Matagiese will be a teammate. On playing for a beverage company, Tuipulotu mused: “Perfect. A match made in heaven.” Actually, Tuipulotu has cut out sweets and is adhering to a healthful diet. He dropped more than 50 pounds since his […]