This spring, the UH coaches have kept to their promise of maintaining a relatively equal competition at quarterback. Although Ikaika Woolsey, who was in the opening lineup for two games last year, has taken nearly all the first turns in quarterback drills, Jeremy Higgins has received an equal number of reps. Taylor Graham has been on a restricted snap count while he works toward full good health following surgery to his left (non-throwing) shoulder in December. By sticking to a […]

For the first time in three years, the Rainbow Warriors are making an easy transition into their third week of spring training. In 2012 and 2013 — Norm Chow’s first two springs as head coach — the Warriors practiced for two weeks, took a week off for spring break, then resumed for three weeks of workouts. The break proved to be troublesome as the players struggled to regain their groove immediately. By playing through without a break, the Warriors are […]

After last week’s sweep of  BYU on senior night, the lament was that the home volleyball season had ended too soon. That’s what happens when matches are missed in January and February. After last night’s loss to Pepperdine, the volleyball season is over — also too soon. That’s what happens when matches are missed in January and February. The Rainbow Warriors won 13 league matches, and that would have been good for a fifth seed in last year’s eight-team MPSF […]

It might take a while, but sometimes UH gets it right:   * * * * * The Rainbow Warriors complete the first half of spring training with today’s seventh practice. (There are 14 practices, not including the 15th day used for the Spring Fling.) Once again, quarterbacks Ikaika Woolsey and Jeremy Higgins are expected to be live targets once they leave the pocket. * * * * * Once again, it will be a dramatic finish for the volleyball […]

When it comes to professions, sports reporters evoke as much sympathy as lawyers and the kiosk people who want to help you lotion away your constipated-wrinkled look. Yep, Pro Bowl week is difficult for reporters who have to go through TSA-like checks, chase around players who don’t want to be chased, and then have to take orders from rental guards who say such things as: “Step back … no, I said step back … no, not that far back …” […]

It was later in the practice, the 13th of 18 periods, when auditions were conducted for spots on four special-team units. “That’s why we call it the big four because it encompasses all four — punt, punt return, kickoff, kickoff return,” said Chris “Demo” Demarest, who coordinates special teams. In the big-four drill, there are four players on each side, starting in a prone position. At the whistle, coverage players jump up and sprint downfield. The hold-up players jump up […]

Taz Stevenson, who spent the past four seasons at Washington, is expected to join the Rainbow Warriors as a walk-on this summer. He will be eligible to transfer without restrictions after   earning his bachelor’s degree next month. Stevenson was an all-state player at Mililani High, where he played running back, receiver, defensive back and returner. He played in 35 of Washington’s 39 games between 2010 and 2012, mostly on special teams. He was listed as a safety. He did […]

Remember the kids who would raise their hands to remind the teacher to assign homework? They grew up to be UH football players. This past Sunday was a mandatory off day in spring training. But several players went to the football office that day to study videos on their own. With new plays being implemented on offense and a new system being installed on defense, players were busy reviewing videos of Saturday’s practice in preparation for yesterday’s practice. It’s a […]