Warrior Beat

COLORADO SPRINGS — The Warriors play their fifth road game of the season when they face America’s Team today at Falcon Stadium. > How will the Warriors respond to the high altitude, where it is difficult to catch your breath and stay hydrated? The ball also sails longer. It could be fun day for kicker/punter Rigo Sanchez. > How will the Warriors respond to the Falcons’ multi-faceted offense? The Falcons are no longer just a triple-option team. Despite running nearly […]

COLORADO SPRINGS — The Warriors had an extended practice today to wrap up on-field preparation for tomorrow’s road game against Air Force. It was their second practice in as many days at Cheyenne Mountain High. Freshman quarterback Cole McDonald, who was added to the travel roster, was helpful in simulating Air Force’s offense.

COLORADO SPRINGS — The Warriors arrived on the Rocky Mountains this morning following a red-eye flight from Honolulu to Denver, and then the 85-mile drive to Colorado Springs. The Warriors are scheduled to practice this evening. * * * * * * No wonder the receivers and quarterbacks have a good relationship. There are five high school quarterbacks playing receiver this season: Makoa Camanse-Stevens, Davine Tullis, John Ursua, Keelan Ewaliko and Dylan Collie. Well, make that four. Tullis moved to […]

The Warriors are scheduled to depart this evening for their fifth road trip of the season. They will arrive in Denver tomorrow morning, then make the 85-mile drive to Colorado Springs. * * * * * Here is this week’s Q&A: Question: What is the status of defensive tackle Kennedy Tulimasealii, who was dismissed from the team in June after pleading no contest to a felony accusation of property damage? Answer: Interim Vice Chancellor Lori Ideta recently turned down Tulimasealii’s […]

Nick Rolovich wants answers: > “Who started the phone/flashlight (sequence at Saturday’s game)?” > “Who started the wave?” “I need to know,” Rolovich said. “I want that person to claim responsibility because (he or she deserves) a T-shirt.” Rolovich said he will give T-shirts to the originators as long as their claims are “supported by sufficient evidence.” And one more thing: > “Why don’t we have a homecoming queen?” Rolovich added: “We should dial in with Hawaiian Studies and have […]

It’s a short week — the Warriors depart on Wednesday, a day earlier than usual for a road game — which means we’re going back to our Monday routine: Send us your UH football questions. We’ll post answers Wednesday on the Warrior Beat and the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Nick Rolovich said we’ll work on a live chat, just like the old days, probably next week. But Rolovich will pose three questions tomorrow.

The UH coaches were back in their offices early this morning, studying video of last night’s 41-38 loss to UNLV and all those missed opportunities. In any fight, it’s the early blows that can set the psychological tone. The Warriors whiffed when they got zero points following Paul Harris’ 75-yard kickoff return. Head coach Nick Rolovich said he will address the lack of crispness in the pre-game rituals. He said he noticed the Warriors were not in sync during that […]

It’s homecoming when the Warriors play host to the Rebels this evening. Here are some of the side stories: > Runnin’Rebels? With three receivers and quarterback Johnny Stanton (who started the first four games) unavailable to play, the Rebels are expected to emphasize their running game. Lexington Thomas has slumped in the past two games, but he’s still a threat. And the offensive line, led by center Will Kreitler, is very good. > Then again, as long as wideout Devonte […]