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“It’s been a long time coming,” said Eugene “The Dream” Ford, who plans to join the Warriors for the spring semester. Ford had signed with the Warriors on Feb. 3. Although he graduated from University High School in Los Angeles in June, he needed to clear some requirement issues to enroll at UH. “But we got it done, and we’re on our way,” Ford said. “I’ll be there for the beginning of the spring semester.” Ford, who is 6 feet […]
While Nick Rolovich remains in Hawaii conducting interviews with the next year’s returning players, the rest of the coaches are on the recruiting trail. Offensive line coach Chris Naeole is is Australia and defensive line coach Legi Suiaunoa is in American Samoa. The three coordinators and other four assistant coaches are on the mainland. The Warriors are tentatively scheduled to resume practicing on Monday. That would allow the Warriors to comfortably fit 15 practices ahead of the Dec. 24 Hawaii […]
University of Hawaii linebacker Jahlani Tavai today was named to the All-Mountain West Conference first team. In 13 games, Tavai, a second-year sophomore, amassed 118 tackles, an average of 9.1 per contest, and 7.0 sacks. In eight MW games, he had 85 tackles, an average of 10.6 per game, and 5.0 sacks. Left tackle Dejon Allen, who moved from guard in spring training, was named to the second team. Two omissions to the first two teams were kicker/punter Rigo Sanchez, […]
Marcus Kemp has come a long way since being Chris Gant’s backup who blocked the safety every other play as a freshman to becoming the 19th Warrior — and first since 2011 — to amass 1,000 receiving yards in a season. On Sunday night, he won the Alec Waterhouse Award as the Warriors’ most valuable player.
The UH coaches had little time to celebrate last night’s victory and presumptive bowl berth. The NCAA’s so-called contact period for recruiting began today. One UH coach is scheduled to depart this afternoon for international recruiting, and others will leave following tonight’s team banquet. The contact period, which allows home visits, runs through Dec. 11.
Our office numbers guy — Sjarif Goldstein — did the calculations and, carry the 3, it appears the Warriors will earn a bowl berth if they beat UMass on Senior Night at Aloha Stadium. Apparently, Arizona’s victory over Arizona State helped seal the deal. Well, that’s according to the estimations. But, hey, it doesn’t mean much unless the Warriors cut down on penalties and improve on their starts. Here’s a look at their opening drives: Fresno State: 3 plays, minus-5 […]
Kicker/punter Rigo Sanchez will join offensive lineman Leo Koloamatangi in participating in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. The all-star game featuring NFL prospects will be played on Jan. 21 at Cal State Dominguez Hills. Former NFL head coaches Mike Martz and Jim Zorn will be the head coaches.
In the rain and then in strong winds, the Warriors went through their final full practice of the regular season this morning. It was a two-hour workout, focusing mostly on special teams and techniques. The practice concluded with a win-win 2-minute drill. The first-team offense scored on Dru Brown’s 10-yard TD pass. The No. 1 defense responded with a three-and-out stand on the ensuing series. The defense also unveiled its sideline dance to mixed reviews — the offense had a […]