Cesar Fermin will be joining the Rainbow Warriors in June. Fermin, a JC corner, signed a letter of intent in December with the intent of enrolling at UH this month and participating in spring ball. But he said “there was a little delay” in work on a class. He said he continues to train daily. “It’s a little bump in the road,” he said. “I’m looking forward to getting out there after this (semester).”
Word on the street is Timmy Chang is expected to be named Jackson State’s next offensive coordinator. Harold Jackson, the former L.A. Rams receiver, is Jackson State’s head coach. Jackson and June Jones are friends. Chang was Jones’ GA at SMU this past year. * * * * * Former UH defensive back John Hardy-Tuliau has decided to go locally — Temucula, Calif., that is — in choosing an agent. Derrick Fox will represent the multi-skilled Hardy-Tuliau. Fox & Grogan’s […]
Fullerton College middle linebacker Simon Poti has accepted a football scholarship from the Rainbow Warriors. Poti is 6 feet 1, 230 pounds, and capable of running 40 yards in 4.5 seconds, bench-pressing 325 pounds, and squat-lifting 425 pounds. Poti began his career as a preferred walk-on at San Jose State in 2011. He actually was atop the depth chart in the spring of 2012, but opted to leave because of the expenses. He said he received offers from Fresno State, […]
Former UH defensive back Brian Clay Jr. has fulfilled his redshirt/transfer requirements and is eligible to play for Washington this year. Clay Jr. transferred back to the mainland to be closer to his mother, who is suffering from MS. “It’s not California, but it’s closer,” said his father, Brian Clay Sr. The elder Clay said Washington has a strong reputation in treatment of MS. He said his wife will go there several times a year for treatment. Clay Sr. said […]
Sunday, it was Honolulu. Yesterday, it was Dallas. Today, it is Fort Lauderdale. After that, it’s more Florida, then New Orleans. For head coach Norm Chow and his assistants, this week’s recruiting tour will be spent on home visits. Depending on several factors — qualifications, late losses, gray shirts — the Rainbow Warriors probably have about six scholarships left to give. Not all of the offers have to be made before the Feb. 5 signing day. Some cap room might […]
Before he was boulevard and a holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. was a man who devoted a life in pursuit of a dream of equality for all. This past football season, the Rainbow Warriors visited the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington D.C. Peace to everyone today.
Wide receiver/cornerback Darrian Josey of Florida’s Boynton Beach High told the Warrior Beat he has accepted a football scholarship from the Rainbow Warriors. He is 6 feet, 175 pounds and can run 40 yards in 4.4 seconds. Here are his highlights: Josey video * * * * * * Quarterback Taylor Graham did undergo surgery on his left (non-throwing) shoulder, but he is expected to be ready for spring training in April. Graham started the first three games of […]
Regardless of how Chris Gant and Sean Schroeder play in today’s NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, the important work already has been done. This past week, as in most all-star weeks, the tests and interviews are the most significant in determining a player’s pro potential. Still, both can be seen when the game is played at 1 p.m. Hawaii time on ESPN2. * * * * * Unfortunately only 2,020 witnessed the Rainbow Warriors’ best volleyball match in the past three years. […]