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Running back Albert Holmes didn’t have his best day on this date in 1973, but his effort was good enough to lead Hawaii to a 16-9 win over Cal State LA. Holmes, who set UH’s single-season rushing record with 1,146 the previous year, ran for an even 100 yards and scored two touchdowns to help the Rainbows come back from a 9-3 deficit at halftime against the underdog Diablos. Holmes went on the play a couple of games in the […]

On this date in 1986, Dick Tomey‘s blocking back became a star. Heikoti Fakava ran for 153 yards and two touchdowns to lead Hawaii over New Mexico 27-10 at Aloha Stadium the previous day. Fakava entered the game with 142 yards in his two years as a blocking back. He reeled off 153 yards as the first option against New Mexico. Tomey left for Arizona following the season, and Favaka was instilled as the single back in Bob Wagner’s offense. […]