Warrior Beat

Not sure what’s the fairest way to evaluate, but it seems the old method of tossing the highest and lowest scores produces a reasonable assessment. People are entitled to their opinions, of course. But I think the Warriors can be best judged after this week’s game against Tennessee-Martin at Aloha Stadium. That would provide enough information from three different samples: 1) A 51-61 loss to California on a neutral field in Australia; 2) A 63-3 road loss against nationally ranked […]

ANN ARBOR — The day started with a glitch. Only two of the four buses scheduled to pick up the Warriors and their supporters showed up at the hotel. They had to go in two shifts: Team first, then the supporters. Other than that, it’s been a wonderful game day: Nice weather, nice stadium workers, and really friendly Michigan fans.

Nick Rolovich let his players have some fun at Michigan Stadium, taking selfies and playing pass- and walk-football games to acclimate to tomorrow’s games. After that, the Warriors had a walk-through practice on the hotel grounds. Here are the big guys: Here’s a speed-walk game:

We tried to answer a few of your questions in today’s paper. > Blu808: Who is the new recruit? Answer: Eneasi “Ernie” Kavapalu, an offensive lineman from Melbourne, Australia, has pledged to join the Rainbow Warriors. Kavapalu is 6 feet 7 and 310 pounds. He is skilled in rugby, Australian rules football and basketball. Kavapalu, who trains at Conquest Fitness, will graduate in December and enroll at UH in January 2017. > RB: Is Coach (Nick) Rolovich going to continue […]

Yesterday, the blog requested questions about the Warriors. (The answers to many of the questions will be printed in tomorrow’s Honolulu Star-Advertiser.) Nick Rolovich was helpful in provide answers. But, he added, “If they’re going to ask me, I’m going to ask them.” So, Rolovich wants to know: > “How many people wanted me fired after the onside kick?” > “Thumbs up or thumbs down on the white helmets?” > “How many more people are going to go to a […]

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser has a new feature where we try to find answers to your questions. So, please submit questions.

The Warriors expect to replenish the depth at linebacker for Saturday’s road game against Michigan. After strong-side linebacker Malachi Mageo was sidelined in the first half, the Warriors summoned freshman Jeremiah Pritchard, who played the final two quarters. The Warriors were short-handed because Mageo’s immediate backup, Dany Mulanga, was not able to travel because of a complication with his paperwork. The Warriors are expected to be at full strength for Michigan.