Warrior Beat

When usually reliable Kalakaua Timoteo III, a freshman wideout, was missing at the start of this morning’s warmups, the concerned coaches called his cell and then his mother. A few minutes later, Timoteo arrived. He had overslept and his cell phone was turned off. The coaches then called Jocelyn Timoteo to let her know her son was safe and sound. But she said she already was on her way from Mililani. Jocelyn scolded her son, then made him apologize to […]

Yep, folks, it’s that time of the week to ask questions about the UH football team. Post them here or email me at stsai@staradvertiser.com We’ll post the answers on Wednesday on this blog and in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. This also might be the final Q&A session of this season because of scheduling conflicts next week.

The competition accelerates this weekend for the Warriors. Yes, we’re talking the battle for the Golden Apron. Each Sunday, a coach is in charge of providing the staff dinner. At stake is the Golden Apron. There are no rules, but there is etiquette. Just like how singing contestants can’t use the same songs, it is frowned upon to provide the same entree on consecutive weekends. Also, because of busy schedules, it is permissible for family members to prepare the meals, […]

The past couple days, a video crew from Japan’s NHK network has followed around running back Genta Ito for a documentary. As the NCAA’s only current Japan-raised football player, Ito has attracted a small international following. “It shows that people back (in Japan) are very proud of his accomplishments,” head coach Nick Rolovich said. “Hopefully, that leads to more Hawaii fans in Japan and more football fans in Japan.” While Ito could help in marketing, his value is as a […]

Question: Which players will return this week? Answer: UH coach Nick Rolovich said more players will be available this week than for last week’s game against San Diego State. He said cornerback Jamal Mayo, who has missed the past three games, might be available to play against Boise State on Saturday. Rolovich said it will be a “game-time decision.” Mayo said he is hopeful about playing. “It was very frustrating because it was my first injury ever in football,” Mayo […]

On Election Day, the Warriors elected to have one of their most intense practices of the season, a 2-hour session in which they emphasized tackling, ball security, smart decisions … everything. Dru Brown was re-established as the No. 1 quarterback. Brown was replaced for three series in the third quarter of the Warriors’ 55-0 loss to San Diego State the past Saturday. Ikaika Woolsey is No. 2 for Saturday’s game against Boise State. Aaron Zwahlen, who received significant reps today, […]