Woolsey named No. 1 quarterback
By Stephen Tsai on August 18, 2016As expected, Ikaika Woolsey has been named the starting quarterback for the season opener against California in Australia.
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Rolo picks QB, announcement to come
By Stephen Tsai on August 18, 2016And the pick is in. Nick Rolovich has selected the No. 1 quarterback for the season opener, but will delay the public announcement until after meeting with the players this afternoon. “I want to talk to the guys,” Rolovich said after this morning’s 2-hour practice at the Ching Athletic Complex. “I’d rather the team know first. We’ll get it out as soon as we get everyone understanding what the situation is.” Ikaika Woolsey, who is widely considered the top contender, […]
No decision yet on No. 1 QB
By Stephen Tsai on August 17, 2016The Warriors do not have a No. 1 quarterback. They have three. The quarterback derby has been whittled to three, with junior-college transfer Cole Brownholtz working with the scout offense today. That leaves the competition to Ikaika Woolsey, Aaron Zwahlen and Dru Brown. Nick Rolovich has extended the deadline for naming a starting quarterback for the season opener against California in Australia. * * * * * Slotback Nic Tom will not play this season because of various injuries. But […]
Cheers!
By Stephen Tsai on August 16, 2016After Monday’s lackluster practice, the Warriors got a boost from the UH cheerleaders today. They were split into two groups — one cheering the offense, the other the defense. After practice, the soccer and football teams competed in a shootout challenge: And, finally, the Furuta siblings — Tia and Dayton — compete against each other:
UH still hasn’t picked No. 1 QB
By Stephen Tsai on August 15, 2016UH coach Nick Rolovich said it will be “probably a few more days” before a starting quarterback is named. Ikaika Woolsey, Aaron Zwahlen and Dru Brown are considered the top three quarterbacks. Woolsey appears to be the top contender. “I think guys are fighting,” Rolovich said. “I feel pretty good about Ikaika, Aaron and Dru right now as far as being able to run the offense and execute. We’ll probably get a few more days in, and probably shoot for […]
Warriors end camp
By Stephen Tsai on August 14, 2016The Warriors ended training camp with an animated 100-minute scrimmage at Aloha Stadium last night. It was a good night for the offense — the line, quarterbacks and receivers had their moments — and the defense responded in the final three “quarters.” To note: > The players selected nine members to the leadership council — quarterback Ikaika Woolsey, offensive lineman Leo Koloamatangi, wideout Marcus Kemp, running back Steven Lakalaka, defensive end Makani Kema-Kaleiwahea, nose tackle Kory Rasmussen, safeties Daniel Lewis […]
Private scrimmage set for tonight
By Stephen Tsai on August 13, 2016Tonight’s private scrimmage at Aloha Stadium will help shape the Warriors’ depth chart. The Warriors are treating this as a full-on dress rehearsal. The team will arrive at 4 p.m., then go through all the pre-game rituals. Media relations even will be there at 3 p.m. to set up equipment. First play is at 6 p.m. For the mostly full-contact scrimmage — the quarterbacks, as usual, will be exempt from big hits — there will be coaches in the booth […]
Friday’s aloha practice
By Stephen Tsai on August 12, 2016This morning, the Warriors made their final public appearance ahead of the season opener against California in Australia. (The Warriors will have a scrimmage tomorrow evening in Aloha Stadium. Former UH players are invited to attend the private event.) In today’s 2-hour practice: > Quarterback Ikaika Woolsey had his best outing of training camp, going 7-for-7 in situational drills. “The receivers did a great job of running great routes and getting open,” Woolsey said. “I tried to get them the […]