Warrior Beat

The defense ruled in the Warriors’ final open-to-the-public practice of training camp. Cornerback Eugene Ford made two interceptions — a pick-6 and an end-zone grab at the end of the second overtime —in the scrimmage-like session. The Warriors also improved on point-scoring kicks with Kekoa Sasaoka and Ryan Meskell converting on all of their field-goal attempts. After the practice, the players and fans were treated to shave ice.

In an unofficial official move, Tommy Heffernan and Josh Elms will oversee the UH football team’s strength and conditioning. They replace Bubba Reynolds, who was not renewed after two years in the program. Heffernan, a former UH baseball and football player,is the athletic department’s overall strength/conditioning coordinator. Elms is a former UH baseball player who has been on the strength/conditioning staff since 2013. He also handles men’s volleyball. His wife, Kelly (Majam) Elms was an All-America softball player for the […]

The man, the myth, the legend — Colt Brennan — attended today’s UH football practice. He also delivered an inspiring pre-practice speech to the Warriors. Brennan had been hospitalized for several months because of a blood clot in his spine. But he appears to be healthier. And the young Warriors, many of whom are at UH because they watched Brennan and company, were happy to meet the 2007 Heisman finalist.

Stop right there. The Warriors used three quarterbacks in the team session. But the order (Jeremy Moussa, Chevan Cordeiro and then Cole McDonald) and the rotation number are not a reflection of the depth chart or separation. Nick Rolovich said no decision has been reached on a pecking order. All the quarterbacks remain in the running. * * * * * After years of instability, UH installed concrete bases for the video lifts. Here’s a recent photo gallery from camp. […]

Mouse Davis, co-author of the run-and-shoot offense, is in town to consult with the UH coaches. The Warriors are installing the run-and-shoot this season. FORMER SLOTBACK VISITS Ryan Henry, a former UH slotback/returner, attended today’s practice. Henry was asked to address the team. Henry is a teacher in California, as well as director of popular football and soccer climics for youths. LINE DANCE This was today’s No. 1 offensive line: LT Kohl Levao, LG JR Hensley, C Taaga Tuulima, RG […]

UH season ticket holders, Na Koa members and Warrior alumni and family are invited to attend today’s Manoa Matinee at the UH athletic complex’s lecture hall. It begins at 2 p.m. There will be refreshments, special guests and the chance to roll back the clock and watch the original telecast of Hawaii going against Fresno State for the 1999 WAC title. The event is free, but limited to the first 150 attendees. Don’t worry, your place in line won’t be […]