Send us your ?s
By Stephen Tsai on October 31, 2016It’s Monday, so send us questions about UH football. We’ll pass on the questions, and print answers on this blog and in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on Wednesday.
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Rainbow Wahine open fall practice
By Jason Kaneshiro on October 10, 2016Just about year ago, Nicole Lopez was one of the promising freshmen stepping onto Rainbow Wahine Softball Stadium’s dirt infield for her first Division I practice. On Monday, she was one of the returnees eager to welcome another group of newcomers to the field. “Pretty stoked actually,” Lopez said of the opening day of fall practice, “especially because we have a bunch of new girls.” The Rainbow Wahine opened practice with 11 new players — six freshmen and five transfers […]
Tresler’s take on Unutoa
By Dave Reardon on September 16, 2016Today’s column is about Mo Unutoa, the Kapaa offensive lineman who has the size and genes (his dad, Morriss, played in the NFL). Unutoa is among 30 high school stars from around the country who have already committed to play in the first Polynesian Bowl, Jan. 21 at Aloha Stadium. Mike Tresler — who starred at safety for the University of Hawaii in the 1980s — is an assistant coach at Kapaa. Here’s what he has to say about Unutoa. […]
Tuesday check-in: Taylor cleared to practice
By Cindy Luis on August 30, 2016Good morning Previous years team would practice 6-830 am early in the week then switch to afternoons. because of heavy morning class loads this semester, they are going 3-6 p.m. instead. We should get an update on Taylor’s situation and will be able to see if she is cleared to practice a little before 3. Know there was discussion on the morning show about four TRUE freshmen playing. As mentioned on earlier thread, the last time I believe was 84 […]
Woolsey named No. 1 quarterback
By Stephen Tsai on August 18, 2016As expected, Ikaika Woolsey has been named the starting quarterback for the season opener against California in Australia.
Rolo picks QB, announcement to come
By Stephen Tsai on August 18, 2016And the pick is in. Nick Rolovich has selected the No. 1 quarterback for the season opener, but will delay the public announcement until after meeting with the players this afternoon. “I want to talk to the guys,” Rolovich said after this morning’s 2-hour practice at the Ching Athletic Complex. “I’d rather the team know first. We’ll get it out as soon as we get everyone understanding what the situation is.” Ikaika Woolsey, who is widely considered the top contender, […]
Neil and Beil … Be there, aloha!
By Dave Reardon on August 2, 2016Hawaii sports fans get a double dose of aloha this week as Larry Beil joins Neil Everett on SportsCenter Los Angeles, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Beil is taking a few days off from his duties as sports director at KGO-TV in San Francisco to team with Everett for the first time as a vacation reliever for Stan Verrett. Everett and Beil were both popular sportscasters in Hawaii who became nationally known as ESPN SportsCenter anchors. “I don’t think we ever […]
Chalk talk: My MWC preseason poll
By Dave Reardon on July 27, 2016MW PRESEASON FOOTBALL BALLOT Dave Reardon (Panel) QUARTERBACK 1 #4 Brett Rypien – QB – Boise State RUNNING BACK 1 #19 Donnel Pumphrey – RB – San Diego State 2 #13 Jeremy McNichols – RB – Boise State WIDE RECEIVER 1 #82 Thomas Sperbeck – WR – Boise State 2 #83 Devonte Boyd – WR – UNLV TIGHT END 1 #18 Billy Freeman – TE – San Jose State OFFENSIVE LINE 1 #54 Fred Zerblis – […]