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Kanoa Leahey to host Rolo show

By Stephen Tsai on July 14, 2017

Kanoa Leahey will be the co-host for the “Nick Rolovich Show” this fall, Hawaii News Now general manager Rick Blangiardi told the Warrior Beat. Collin Harmon, who departed HNN after last night’s newscasts, was the co-host for the weekly coach’s show last year. Leahey, who commutes between residences on Maui and in Honolulu, also serves as play-by-play announcer for UH and high school telecasts on the cable outlet now known as Spectrum. The “Nick Rolovich Show” airs Sunday nights on […]

Hana hou for safety Tuinei

By Stephen Tsai on July 13, 2017

After a successful gig at the Hawaii Theatre last week, safety Tumua Tuinei returns to the stage as part of the Average Samoan Comedy Show tomorrow at Hawaiian Brian’s (1680 Kapiolani Blvd.) James Mane, the show’s organizer, invited Tuinei to perform a stand-up comedy routine. “It should be a good show,” said Tuinei, who has added material to last week’s set. “I had a lot of fun,” Tuinei said of the Hawaii Theatre show. “It was a good experience. At […]

O-lineman to join Warriors

By Stephen Tsai on July 12, 2017

An offensive lineman who was raised in Hawaii but played his senior season in California will be joining the Warriors as a walk-on. Stephan Bernal-Wendt is 6 feet 4 and 315 pounds. He played for Kaiser High as a sophomore and junior before transferring to Salesian High in Los Angeles. His grandfather, Ma‘afu Wendt, is president of the Hawaii Rugby Union. Bernal-Wendt also is an avid rugby player. The highlights: Bernal-Wendt video

Special interests

By Stephen Tsai on July 11, 2017

The Warriors are trying to rebuild the triangle offense following the graduations of short-snapper Brodie Nakama, holder Ikaika Woolsey and kicker/punter Rigo Sanchez. Noah Borden, who handled long-snapping duties last year, can be a full-service snapper. So, too, can Shawn McCarthy, who redshirted last year after transferring from Puget Sound. H-back Dayton Furuta and tight end Dakota Torres also are considerations as snappers. Stan Gaudion, who is competing at punter, is regarded as a holder candidate. Alex Trifonovitch, who was […]

Summer workouts

By Stephen Tsai on July 10, 2017

Tick … tick … tick … Yep, there are 16 days until the Warriors open camp. And after a week’s break, the Warriors were back in action for the final 10 workouts of the offseason conditioning program. As usual, the workouts were divided into three groups.

Solid debut for UH rookies

By Stephen Tsai on July 9, 2017

Yesterday’s team-bonding excursion at Schofield proved one thing: the Warriors have some pretty good recruits. Offensive lineman Brandon Kipper easily maneuvered through the seven-obstacle course. Running back Miles Reed also had little trouble in the skills competition. Tight end Kade Greeley was impressive. And wideout Drake Stallworth was on the winning team. * * * * * * And the rest of the camera roll:

Warriors conquer obstacles

By Stephen Tsai on July 8, 2017

At the invitation of the Army, the Warriors participated in team bonding exercises at Schofield today. For the seven-station obstacle course, the Warriors traveled by helicopter to an obscure area.

Warriors add Australian kicker

By Stephen Tsai on July 7, 2017

Kicker Ryan Meskell is set to the join the Warriors when training camp opens on July 26. Meskell was a goalkeeper for soccer teams at Lewis and Clark Community College in Illinois and for teams in his native Australia. Meskell has trained as a football kicker at Prokick, a Melbourne-based program that developed Alex Dunnachie, Scott Harding and Stan Gaudion. Meskell, Michael Boyle and Alex Trifonovitch will compete for the place-kicking job vacated with Rigo Sanchez’s graduation. Sanchez signed as […]