It appears that former UH receiver Billy Ray Stutzmann and defensive tackle Siasau “Saui” Matagiese are ready to move on to the rest of their lives. Both have declined to participate in UH’s Pro Day on March 20. Here are the participants: > Kamalani Alo > Charles Clay > Craig Cofer > George Daily-Lyles > Brenden Daley > Clark Evans > Chris Gant > Tony Grimes > John Hardy-Tuliau > Sterling Jackson > Marcus Langkilde > Daniel Masifilo > Mike […]

I’m not certain if test scores are going up or down, but it appears that football players are doing well in math and problem solving. There are at least three FBS quarterbacks who list Hawaii as an option to transfer. Their interests are based on Norm Chow’s record of developing quarterbacks and the starting UH quarterback’s position up for grabs. UH’s move to a 3-4 base defense means a starting linebacker position will be added. UH has received several inquiries […]

The Rainbow Warriors will open spring training on April 1. The weekday practices will begin at about 7 a.m. The starting time has not been determined for the Saturday practices. The practices are open to the public. > Tuesday, April 1 > Thursday, April 3 > Saturday, April 5 > Monday, April 7 > Tuesday, April 8 > Thursday, April 10 > Saturday, April 12 — Junior Day > Monday, April 14 > Tuesday, April 15 > Thursday, April 17 […]

Call it a “renewal of vows.” Defensive lineman Samiuela Lauaki of Cathedral High in Los Angeles will sign with the Rainbow Warriors. Lauaki made an oral commitment to UH back in June. But he missed the flight to Honolulu for a recruiting trip earlier this month, then appeared to be ready to sign with Utah State. He ended up not signing with Utah State … nor with anyone else. Lauaki, who plans to go on a two-year church mission beginning […]

The Rainbow Warriors conducted walk-on tryouts yesterday on Ching field, and one thing was noticeable: There was little walking. There was running, core drills, running, mat drills, and more running. Strength/conditioning coordinator Gary Beemer offered this advice: “If you’re gonna puke, go ahead and puke.” Nobody did. But when it was over, each of the 20 participants was told to expect a follow-up call. There is hope a few will be invited to participate in spring training in April. Then […]

LSU quarterback Stephen Rivers, through an intermediary, has contacted the Rainbow Warriors about the possibility of transferring, according to people familiar with the situation. Rivers, the younger brother of San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers, is scheduled to earn a bachelor’s degree at the end of this semester. After that, he may transfer, gain eligibility without redshirting, and have two years to play two seasons. UH coach Norm Chow, as UCLA’s offensive coordinator, recruited Rivers when he was in high […]

The Rainbow Warriors’ 2014 schedule has been announced. Save these dates: Aug. 30 — Washington Sept. 6 — Oregon State Sept. 13 — Northern Iowa Sept. 20 — At Colorado Sept. 27 — Bye Oct. 4 — At Rice Oct. 11 — Wyoming Oct. 18 — At San Diego State Oct. 25 — Nevada Nov. 1 — Utah State Nov. 8 — At Colorado State Nov. 15 — At San Jose State Nov. 22 — UNLV Nov. 29 — At […]

The good news with the state system is that roughly 15 days after you leave your state job,  you will receive a paycheck. And then roughly 15 days after that, you will receive another paycheck. And, maybe, 15 days after that you will receive another paycheck. The not-so-good news is after starting a state job, you might not receive a paycheck in  15 days nor, possibly, in 30 days. It’s the procedural lag that affects everyone from custodians to professors […]