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Stubblefield’s story

By Stephen Tsai on November 13, 2013

The blog host’s story on Saint Louis School’s Devan Stubblefield committing to UH to play football and baseball did not make today’s paper edition because of space limitations. But there are no limits on the Internet, so here are a few excerpts from the story that should appear tomorrow. Maybe. Vitals: 6 feet 1, 185 pounds. Stats: 45 catches, 18.2 yards per catch, 117.3 receiving yards per game, 12 touchdowns. Saint Louis coach Matt Wright said Stubblefield is “the best […]

Stubblefield commits

By Stephen Tsai on November 12, 2013

Saint Louis School’s Devan Stubblefield told the Warrior Beat he has accepted an offer to play football and baseball for the Rainbow Warriors. “I’ve been thinking about this for a while,” said Stubblefield, a receiver and outfielder who received the dual offer this summer. “I figured it was time to make a decision. Why not play for the home team?” Football, which is the larger-revenue sport, will sponsor the scholarship, although Stubblefield has been promised an equal shot at playing […]

“Calvin from Kona”

By Stephen Tsai on November 11, 2013

“Calvin from Kona” was mislabeled. True, he was raised in Kona and graduated from Konawaena High School. But he was born in Florida, attended a college in Oregon before transferring to UH, and worked on Maui, Oahu and in Portland. He had recently moved to Washington. Wherever he lived, he rooted for the UH football team. In 2007, he wrote: “My first memory of being a UH fan was when I was a kid. We didn’t get the games on […]

Travel day

By Stephen Tsai on November 9, 2013

It’s time to come home. The blog will be closed today while the show moves back to Hawaii. Let’s chat on Monday. Take care, folks. Have a great Sunday.

Game day: Navy

By Stephen Tsai on November 9, 2013

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Norm Chow addressed the estimated 600 UH fans who attended today’s tailgate party: * * * * * It’s back to the future for the Rainbow Warriors as they face former players (Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo and offensive coordinator Ivin Jasper) and the triple-option offense. UH’s goal: Stop Noah Copeland, a beast of a fullback. Quarterback Keenan Reynolds is very good, too. * * * * * J.J. Unga of the Baltimore Ravens was at yesterday’s practice: […]

D.C. united

By Stephen Tsai on November 8, 2013

The Rainbow Warriors broke up the routine with a tour through Washington D.C., which included stops outside the White House and at the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Korean War Veterans Memorial.

Bowie State of mind

By Stephen Tsai on November 7, 2013

BOWIE, Md. — The Rainbow Warriors had a brisk, 90-minute practice today at Bowie State. With the 64-player roster limit, they had second-team units serving as scout players. That also meant doubling assignments. Media relations director Derek Inouchi became “Bobby Boucher”: * * * * * DB coach Daronte’ Jones used to coach at Bowie State: * * * * * Nose tackle Moses Samia: * * * * * Defensive lineman Kennedy Tulimasealii: * * * * * Former […]

Right direction

By Stephen Tsai on November 6, 2013

The Rainbow Warriors are scheduled to practice this morning at the University of Utah, then depart to Maryland ahead of Saturday’s game against Navy. The Warriors have made the most of their time in Salt Lake City. They’ve had practices, meetings, study hall and numerous meals. “This trip has been good for us,” quarterback Sean Schroeder said. “I feel we’re becoming even closer. We’ll see Saturday. We’re going to give everything we have, I guarantee you that, like we do […]