USC quarterback Max Wittek, who is seeking to transfer, said Hawaii is “absolutely” one of his finalists. Wittek has visited Texas and UH. He acknowledged Louisville also is a consideration. Wittek said he has not set a deadline. He is free to transfer, without having to redshirt, after he earns a bachelor’s degree in May. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining. Wittek said one of UH’s attractions is the opportunity to work with head coach Norm Chow, who doubles […]

Punahou outside linebacker Tumuauatasi “Tumua” Tuinei is in the process of trying to join the Rainbow Warriors as a walk-on for the coming season. Tuinei’s father is Tom Tuinei, a former Warrior. His uncle was legendary lineman Mark Tuinei. Tumua Tuinei is about 5-10, but he is considered to be a high-motor player who is  ferocious tackler. He was Punahou’s defensive player of the year. Click on the link  for his highlights: Tuinei video    

The Mountain West Conference yesterday approved an appeal enabling quarterback Beau Reilly to join the Rainbow Warriors. In February, Reilly made a commitment to join the Warriors. The snag was that Reilly, who returned from a two-year church mission this past fall, initially signed with Colorado State in 2011. A player transferring between MWC schools needs league approval to receive a scholarship in his first year at the second school. In the appeal, it was noted that UH was a […]

Keali‘i Kauahi, an offensive lineman from Mission Viejo (Calif.) High, is projected to join the Rainbow Warriors as a walk-on. Kauahi is 6-2 and 245 pounds. He can play center, guard, tackle and long-snapper. Here are his highlights: Kauahi videos His surname should sound familiar to long-time football fans. His uncle, Kani Kauahi, is a UH and Kamehameha graduate who played 11 NFL seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs. The elder Kauahi […]

C’mon, there was no doubt retired Air Force Lt. Col. Tracey Saiki was going to attend yesterday’s volleyball match. It was “Military Appreciation Night,” after all. And as director of military affairs for the Chamber of Commerce, she was largely responsible for the Rainbow Warriors training at Joint Base Pearl Harbor/Hickam this past offseason. Plus, she’s a huge volleyball fan. Of course, there was an obstacle. This past New Year’s Eve, she suffered a stroke. The proverbial road to recovery […]

Falaniko “Niko” Noga and Alapati “Al” Noga were inducted into UH’s Circle of Honor yesterday. Here’s a picture of three of the Noga brothers — Niko, Pete and Al:   And here’s a picture of Niko Noga, Dick Tomey, Al Noga, Bob Wagner and Pete Noga:   > Here’s Wagner/Tomey introducing the Noga brothers: Introduction video > Here’s Niko Noga’s acceptance speech:    > Here’s Al Noga’s acceptance speech:    > 2014 Circle of Honor class:

Answer: Tight end. Question: What’s Tui Unga’s position? Unga, whose background is at defensive end/outside linebacker, will compete at tight end this spring training. He is a legit 6-5 (ask Jeezy), and probably around 230 or so. Unga, who initially signed with Fresno State, is the younger brother of offensive lineman J.J. Unga of the Baltimore Ravens. Their cousin is Reno Mahe, a former running back for BYU and the Philadelphia Eagles.   UH’s other tight ends are Harold Moleni, […]

Quarterback Hunter Hughes, wide receiver Terrence Sayles and defensive back Gaetano DeMattei have joined the Rainbow Warriors as walk-ons. Each participated in the Feb. 21 tryouts. They have joined the offseason conditioning program and will participate in spring training (April 1-26). Here are Hughes and Sayles:   Here are DeMattei’s highlights: DeMattei video