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Game Day: UH vs. Alabama A&M

By Stephen Tsai on December 29, 2018

The Rainbow Warriors wrap up their pre-conference schedule with tonight’s game against Alabama A&M. For the ‘Bows, this game will lead to a much-needed period of practices and rest. As head coach Eran Ganot noted, not many student-athletes have played on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. The Bulldogs have struggled the past several years. They finished last among 351 Division I teams the previous two seasons. They are 1-11 this season — they upset Tulane a week ago — and 6-66 […]

Warrior Beat: Back to Boise

By Stephen Tsai on December 28, 2018

For the first time in years, the Warriors will play eight of their 13 regular-season games at home in 2019. The home games are: > Arizona — Aug. 24 > Oregon State — Sept. 7 > Central Arkansas — Sept. 21 > Air Force — TBA > San Diego State — TBA > San Jose State — TBA > Fresno State — TBA > Army — Nov. 30 The road games are: > Washington — Sept. 14 > Boise State […]

Warrior Beat: “Next!”

By Stephen Tsai on December 26, 2018

Don’t touch the panic button. C’mon, I know you think it’s calling you, like a freshly painted park bench. But step away. Here’s why: > Anxiety: John Ursua is leaving. > Reason for calm: Scout Bowls … team sessions … it doesn’t matter. In competitive situations, Kumoku Noa makes big plays. Lots of big plays. Fast cleats, soft hands, deceptive toughness. Noa can play inside and outside. He redshirted this season to take care of business. He’s ready for a […]

Warrior Beat: Ursua leaves UH to pursue pro dream

By Stephen Tsai on December 25, 2018

One of the most prolific receivers in Warrior football history — John Ursua — has decided to forgo his senior season in 2019 and apply for the NFL Draft. Ursua told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser his decision was based on his age (he turns 25 next month) and production the past two seasons. Ursua leads the nation in TD receptions (16), and is fifth in receiving yards (5), eighth in receiving yards per game (103.3) and 10th in catches per game […]

Game Day: UH vs. Colorado

By Stephen Tsai on December 23, 2018

The Rainbow Warriors and Colorado meet in today’s consolation round. It is a surprising position for the Buffaloes, who were were considered a favorite to reach the championship game.But Indiana State, and electrifying point guard Jordan Barnes, proved to be too good. The Sycamores defeated UNLV today to reach the title game. The ‘Bows went with a taller lineup in the opener. It will be interesting to see if guard Brocke Stepteau, who started the first 10 before coming off […]

Game Day: Hawaii Bowl

By Stephen Tsai on December 22, 2018

The Warriors end the season with 31-14 loss to Louisiana Tech in the SoFi Hawaii Bowl. The Bulldogs amassed nine sacks, including 2.5 by Jaylon Ferguson. Ferguson set the NCAA record for career sacks. * * * * * Kam McKnight goes 39 yards for the TD to extend LA Tech’s lead to 31-14 with 3:45 to play. * * * * * Cole McDonald throws a 7-yard scoring pass to Marcus Armstrong-Brown to close UH to 24-14 with 6:14 […]

Warrior Beat: Sunrise on the beach

By Stephen Tsai on December 20, 2018

Representatives from both SoFi Hawaii Bowl teams promoted Saturday’s bowl in a brief news conference at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel where Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach served as backdrop. Louisiana Tech coach Skip Holtz expressed concern about his team’s offensive production, referring to the inconsistency to the “elephant in the room.” After that, both teams prepared for their penultimate practice — the Warriors’ at the Ching facility, the Bulldogs’ at Aloha Stadium. Former UH quarterback Bryant Moniz and his 1-year-old […]

Signing Day

By Stephen Tsai on December 19, 2018

The 2019 recruiting class: Today’s signings: > Zach Bowers, LB, 6-0, 215, Chandler HS (Ariz.) > Zach Daniel, QB, 6-1, 193, The Kinkaid School (Houston) > Cortez Davis, CB, 5-11, 178, Itawamba CC (Miss.) > Tauivi Ho Ching, LB, 6-1, 230, Tafuna HS (American Samoa) > Arasi Mose, OL, 6-5, 345, Saint Louis School > Darius Muasau, LB, 6-1, 225, Mililani HS > Tiger Peterson, DB, 6-1, 195, Kamehameha-Kapalama > James Phillips, SB, 5-9 160, Mount San Jacinto CC (Calif.) […]

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