Once the paper work is finalized — and that could come as early as this morning — Mark Banker is expected to join the Warriors as assistant head coach and linebackers coach. Here’s why this is a good move for the Warriors: > Experience: Banker was defensive coordinator for Nebraska, Oregon State and the San Diego Chargers, as well as assistant head coach at USC and Stanford. > Hawaii ties: Banker coached linebackers and special teams in 1995, Bob Wagner’s […]

There’s another reason for Hawaii football fans to be interested in this weekend’s playoff game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Marcus Mariota’s Tennessee Titans. Former UH wideout Marcus Kemp was signed to the Chiefs’ active roster, according to the team’s web site.(Kemp story) “Just blessed and extremely grateful to everyone who has been involved,” Kemp said in a text to the Star-Advertiser. “I have loved ones watching over me and I only hope to make them proud. I am […]

One of the top safeties in recent UH memory — Trayvon Henderson — appears to have reached an agreement with one of the top firms. Carter Chow, son of Norm Chow, is part of the Steve Dubin-Don Yee firm that also represents Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo. Henderson is preparing for the Jan. 27 Reece’s Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala.

The Butterfly Effect. Rube Goldberg’s Machine. Whatever the description, it took a progression of circumstances to lead to the Warriors’ playing in the 2008 Sugar Bowl 10 years ago today. At the end of the 2004 season, during which the Warriors won the final four games to finish at 8-5, head coach June Jones admittedly had lost the joy of the job. The melancholy was short lived. Two significant things happened. Jones hired his former boss, Jerry Glanville, as defensive […]

I have two images of Samson Anguay. It was during 2011 spring practice when Anguay effortlessly caught punts, then ran at different levels of speed and quick-cut precision. He was like a DVR control: Forward, pause, FF, FF2, FF3 … At the end of that spring, he was named as the Warriors’ No. 1 punt returner. Then that summer, there is Anguay, dropping to the ground for no other reason than misfortune. He is helped off the field, awaiting the […]

The deal was finalized today to officially hire Corey Batoon as the Warriors’ defensive coordinator. Batoon brings: > Experience: He has coached for 26 years, the past year as Florida Atlantic’s co-defensive coordinator. He also coached at Mississippi. At 49, Batoon will be the oldest member of the UH coaching staff. That’s important because it means he knows a prospect’s father or uncle. > Recruiting: Nick Rolovich praised Batoon’s diligence in recruiting. Rolo has known about Batoon for about 10 […]

The Baker said to Fred: “I’m making 15 apple pies that I’m giving away for free on Wednesday. Fourteen people already said they want a pie. I like you, and I’ll save a pie for you, if you want it. But if you don’t want it, that’s OK, there are several other people who will take it. Just let me know.” Fred said he is interested. Fred then visited the bakery, had a sample, and talked to other customers about […]

Linebackers coach Sean Duggan will not be returning to the UH coaching staff, the Star-Advertiser has learned. The Warriors are set to hire five coaches. Chris Naeole resigned as offensive line coach in October. Defensive coordinator Legi Suiaunoa and receivers coach Kefense Hynson accepted coaching jobs at Oregon State. The NCAA will allow FBS teams to hire a 10th assistant coach in January. Duggan coached middle linebacker Jahlani Tavai, who led the Warriors in tackles the past two seasons after […]