When it comes to the NFL draft (and Hawaii players), you never know. After playing only one season at offensive tackle for UH, Wayne Hunter departs early, gets picked in the third round, and enjoys a 10-year NFL career. Then UH’s 2007 receivers — who were so good the WAC created a “Unit of the Year’ category for them — all go undrafted. Entering the 2013 season, offensive tackle Mike Milovale and defensive end Tavita Woodard were considered UH’s top […]

If laughter is the best medicine, we’re offering a healthy prize of two back-stage tickets to Augie T.’s comedy show tomorrow night in the Blaisdell Center. Augie T. is a long-time friend of UH football and this blog. To enter the drawing, please post: Howzit, Augie.  No limit on the number of entries. Avis will select a winner tonight.

SAN DIEGO — Charles Clay safety from Hilo, had a breakout performance at UH’s pro day this morning on the San Diego State campus. Clay ran the 40-yard dash in 4.44 seconds, the fastest time among the 11 former Rainbow Warriors. He also had a broad jump of 9 feet, 11 inches, and vertical jump of 37 1/2 inches. Tavita Woodard, who was competing as a defensive end/linebacker, completed the 40 in 4.65 seconds. He had a vertical jump of […]

The Rainbow Warriors landed their first 2015 recruit, securing a commitment from outside linebacker Jonah Moi of Riverside City College. Moi told the Warrior Beat he made the oral commitment yesterday. Moi said he is 6 feet 4 and 240 pounds. He said he will play his sophomore season at RCC  in 2014, earn an associate degree in December, and join the Warriors for the 2015 spring semester. After that, he will have three years to play two seasons. “I […]

Sean Schroeder will be busy during pro day at the San Diego State complex on Thursday. UH’s session is scheduled for the morning; SDSU’s session is in the afternoon. Schroeder said he will throw passes during both workouts, expanding his exposure for NFL scouts. Schroeder has trained the past two months at a facility in Irvine, Calif. He said he has gained strength, lowered his body fat, and throws about four or five times a week. Some of those sessions […]

Assistant coach Chris Wiesehan has accepted the o -line coach’s job at Temple. * * * On March 22, 2003, the lights went out in the Stan Stan Sheriff. The outage occurred during a men’s volleyball match between Pacific and Hawaii. While waiting for the mercury lights to regenerate, UH outside hitter Johnny Matt Bender began to breakdance on the Teraflex court. Pacific coach Joe Wortmann then answered with his robotic dance. It was a fun time when the arena […]

Critics have been questioning UH’s exploration of the feasibility of building a 30,000-or-so-seat, on-campus stadium. Money aside — and whatever the projected cost,  add 30 percent for the final expenses — does it make sense? Consider: > Space: There actually is room, but construction would involve reclaiming the areas recently built for sand volleyball matches and practices. If soccer is included in the stadium, it probably would mean moving the track to the current soccer practice field. > Parking: Aloha […]

At 5:05 this morning, strength/conditioning coordinator Gary Beemer arrived on the Manoa campus. Five minutes later, head coach Norm Chow showed up. By 5:30, the majority of defensive players had gathered, wearing “Rise” T-shirts. And by 6, when Beemer’s whistle sounded, the Rainbow Warriors were ready for Saturday’s first training session. Jeremy Castro Benny Fonua Spring training begins in 17 days.