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As a bonus for qualifying for the SoFi Hawaii Bowl, the Warriors were granted 15 practices leading to the Dec. 22 game. The extra work has been beneficial for the offensive and defensive lines. During today’s practice, tackle Ernest Moore and guard Gene Pryor got ample work with the first-team offensive line. On defense, Justus Tavai has been honing his skills as a hybrid at nose tackle and 3-technique.
After a week off, the Warriors today worked out for 90 minutes, the first of 15 NCAA-allotted practices in advance of the Dec. 22 SoFi Hawaii Bowl. UH coach Nick Rolovich said he views the bowl practices as “another spring practice.” The Warriors are using the extra workouts to give meaningful reps to freshmen, redshirts and developing players. Consider this an advance tutorial for next next season. “You don’t want to waste one opportunity to get better,” Rolovich said. “If […]
The nation’s leader in touchdown receptions — John Ursua — scored a big honor, being named to the 2018 All-Mountain West first team. Here’s why: > No. 1 nationally in touchdown receptions (16) > No. 5 in receiving yards (1,343) > No. 5 total touchdowns (17) > No. 10 receiving yards per game (103.3) Rush end Kaimana Padello was named to the second team. Here’s why: > Leads team with 11.5 tackles for loss > Leads team with 7.5 sacks […]
It’s not over, but the Warriors took time to celebrate the regular season with yesterday’s annual banquet. Roll the credits for: > Alec Waterhouse Most Valuable Player: John Ursua > Coach June Jones Offensive MVP: Cole McDonald > Coach Bob Wagner Defensive MVP: Jahlani Tavai > Coach Dick Tomey Special Teams MVP: Paul Scott > Coach Tom Kaulukukui Offensive Captain: J.R. Hensley > Coach Otto Klum Defensive Captain: Zeno Choi > Ben Yee Most Inspirational Player: Kaimana Padello > Jenny […]
SAN DIEGO >> Under a nearly full moon, head coach Nick Rolovich howled with enthusiasm following the Warriors’ remarkable 31-30 victory over San Diego State. When it was noted Rolovich, for the second consecutive week, was wearing a specially designed shirt honoring his college protector — Vince Manuwai, a former UH linemen and teammate — he declared he would keep wearing it. “Damn, right,” Rolovich said. Rolovich believes in meritocracy, loyalty and faith — the qualities that made Manuwai an […]
Hawaii stops San Diego’s two-point attempt in OT to win, 31-30 Hawaii took a 31-24 lead in overtime on Cole McDonald’s 10-yard pass to JoJo Ward. * * * * * John Baron II misses a 32-yard field goal as time expired to force overtime. * * * * * Backup QB Ryan Agnew tosses a 13-yard scoring pass to fullback Isaac Lessard to tie it at 24 with 6:07 to play. * * * * * One of the […]
Seton Hall held off UH’s second-half rally for a 64-54 victory in the semifinals of the Wooden Legacy. The ‘Bows closed to 47-44 on Eddie Stansberry’s 3-pointer with 6:28 to play. But then Seton Hall post Sandro Mamukelashvili converted his first 3 of the season to trigger a 13-2 run. The ‘Bows will play Fresno State in the third-place game on Sunday at 11 a.m. Hawaii time. * * * * * The ‘Bows were down for only the second […]
The Warriors observed the four Fs today — football, family, friends and food. Following today’s 90-minute walk-through session, the Warriors feasted on a turkey brunch. They then departed to the airport for their scheduled afternoon flight to San Diego in advance of Saturday’s game against the Aztecs. The Warriors are expected to arrive in San Diego late tonight. A heavier practice is scheduled for tomorrow. Meanwhile, a two-hour drive away, the UH basketball team faces Utah tonight in the opening […]