Warrior Beat

One of the most prolific receivers in Warrior football history — John Ursua — has decided to forgo his senior season in 2019 and apply for the NFL Draft. Ursua told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser his decision was based on his age (he turns 25 next month) and production the past two seasons. Ursua leads the nation in TD receptions (16), and is fifth in receiving yards (5), eighth in receiving yards per game (103.3) and 10th in catches per game […]

Representatives from both SoFi Hawaii Bowl teams promoted Saturday’s bowl in a brief news conference at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel where Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach served as backdrop. Louisiana Tech coach Skip Holtz expressed concern about his team’s offensive production, referring to the inconsistency to the “elephant in the room.” After that, both teams prepared for their penultimate practice — the Warriors’ at the Ching facility, the Bulldogs’ at Aloha Stadium. Former UH quarterback Bryant Moniz and his 1-year-old […]

The 2019 recruiting class: Today’s signings: > Zach Bowers, LB, 6-0, 215, Chandler HS (Ariz.) > Zach Daniel, QB, 6-1, 193, The Kinkaid School (Houston) > Cortez Davis, CB, 5-11, 178, Itawamba CC (Miss.) > Tauivi Ho Ching, LB, 6-1, 230, Tafuna HS (American Samoa) > Arasi Mose, OL, 6-5, 345, Saint Louis School > Darius Muasau, LB, 6-1, 225, Mililani HS > Tiger Peterson, DB, 6-1, 195, Kamehameha-Kapalama > James Phillips, SB, 5-9 160, Mount San Jacinto CC (Calif.) […]

The Warriors are set to add two more receivers on Wednesday, the first day of the early-signing period. James Phillips of Mount San Jacinto College and Jared Smart of Laney College told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser they have accepted scholarship offers from the Warriors. They will sign tomorrow, then enroll at UH in January. Phillips is 5-8 and 160 pounds. He projects to play slotback. Phillips once ran 100 meters in 10.7 seconds. Smart is 6 feet and 180 pounds. He […]

Yep, they did it. After years of balancing football and school — and a budding stand-up comedy career (Tumua Tuinei) — the UH Alumni Association today added some new members. Congratulations, celebrate responsibly and get good jobs to keep funding my future Social Security income.