Warrior Beat

Libero Larry “Tui” Tuileta and outside hitter Isaac Liva are focused on the volleyball Warriors quest for a national title. But they still have not ruled out a return to a double life — and sports. As we all know, Tuileta was a standout Punahou quarterback who redshirted with the USC football team in 2014. Quarterbacks Aaron Zwahlen and Beau Reilly transferred after the 2016 season. Liva, who redshirted with the football Warriors in 2016, is a late-bloomer to the […]

It was 20 years ago today — March 29, 1997 — when UH kicker Shannon Smith died while trying to save the 6-year-old son of former head coach Fred vonAppen from a whirlpool at “Slippery Slide” on Kauai. This afternoon, Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho and head coach Nick Rolovich will meet with Smith’s family at their home in Kapaa. Rolovich is expected to bring some of Smith’s gear from the UH locker room that was named in his memory on […]

Ah, spring break, a time for the youthful to have fun, relax and … workout? The offseason conditioning program resumes next week, but three Warriors mixed embracing Kauai’s wonders with a good cardio workout. Offensive lineman Austin Webb, wideout Ammon Barker and linebacker Max Broman hiked the 11-mile Kalalau Trail along the Na Pali Coast. It was a scenic change for Webb, who was raised in Texas. Barker and Broman are from Utah. On a sorta related note, happy birthday […]

Adam Fogel was named Big West field player of the week after hitting .750 (9-for-12) in the ‘Bows’ four-game sweep of San Jose State this past weekend. “I don’t think there’s any question we’re seeing the tip of the iceberg,” coach Mike Trapasso said. “He’ll continue to improve as he gets stronger and as he grows and as he learns more about his swing. We’re looking at a guy who has the potential to do great things.” The ‘Bows are […]

Former Warrior Makani Kema-Kaleiwahea proved worthy of a second chance. Kema-Kaleiwahea rebounded from Monday’s UH pro day to post improved results at Arizona’s pro day yesterday. Kema-Kaleiwahea, a Kamehameha Schools graduate, played at Arizona for two seasons before transferring to UH, along with his wife, to raise their two adopted sons. Last week, Arizona extended the pro-day invitation to Kema-Kaleiwahea. Event — UH pro day >> Arizona pro day > 10-yard dash: 1.65 seconds >> 1.60 seconds > 40-yard dash: […]

Last night, Nick Rolovich was asked about his thoughts exiting spring practice. The question was intended to get his evaluation of his team. Instead, Rolovich mistook the question, and expressed sadness that spring training had ended. Or, maybe, the expression of sadness was his evaluation. “I like practicing with these guys,” Rolovich said. “I’d rather stay. They were a fun group to be around.” In the 15 spring practices spread over 31 days, the Warriors built depth, particularly on the […]