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A former University of Hawaii football player was one of the Good Samaritans who helped rescue a woman whose car went off Kamehameha Highway and into the ocean in Punaluu on Monday night. Aaron Kia, an offensive lineman for the Rainbow Warriors from 2005 through 2009, said he was having a FaceTime conversation with his brother when he heard a car swipe the bushes across the street from his house. “We saw this car in the air flipping (and it) […]

It’s UH’s spring break, and while some rest and some travel, defensive lineman Zeno Choi and some buddies went hunting on the Big Island. They stayed with Mike Andrade, a former UH d-lineman. * * * * * Zeno Choi Video * * * * * * * * * *

One of the toughest areas to coach is special teams, mostly because special teams are six separate units. And while UH head coaches have been generous in allotting practice sessions to special teams, newly hired Michael Ghobrial is one of the few coordinators to work exclusively with the specialists. In the past, a punter would walk the sidelines alone working on drops. Now Ghobrial accompanies punter Stan Gaudion, offering observations and tips. Ghobrial also will work closely with the kickers. […]

Let’s play word association. Clue: Fast receiver. Answer: Byrd is the word. JC transfer Cedric Byrd has caught attention of spectators with his quick first step, quicker cuts and his Hoy-Hoy-trap hands. Byrd, who is expected to complement slotback John Ursua, has excelled in the second slot and run-and-shoot offense, and is making the critics forget … uh … um … what was the name of that receiver who was just here? Byrd, who transferred to UH in January, said […]

> With the volleyball team enjoying a bye this weekend, Larry Tuileta took quarterback reps at this morning’s football practice. Tuileta Was admittedly rusty, but picked up some of the intricacies of the run-and-shoot offense. > Slotback Cedric Byrd has demonstrated speed and sure hands. > Asotui Eli has been impressive at left tackle.

Results from UH’s pro day: Dejon Allen Height: 6-2 Weight: 295 Hand: 9 1/4 inches Reach: 32 3/4 inches Wing span: 81 1/4 inches 225-pound bench: 29 reps Vertical jump: 30 1/2 inches Broad jump: 9 feet, 1 inch 10-yard split: 1.77 seconds 20-yard split: 2.93 seconds 40-yard dash: 4.98 seconds 20-yard shuttle: 4.83 seconds 3-cone drill: 7.63 seconds Ammon Barker Height: 6-2 5/8 Weight: 221 Hand: 8 7/8 Reach: 32 Wing span: 77 7/8 225-pound bench: 10 Vertical jump: […]

Our buddy Jon Nielsen reports that Trayvon Henderson had a 39 1/2-inch vertical jump at today’s pro day. * * * * * Keelan Ewaliko had a 35-inch vertical jump. Here’s Ewaliko in the 40 (video courtesy of Jon Nielsen): Keelan run * * * * * * Tight end Metuisela ‘Unga: Tui run * * * * * We expect to post more results later. * * * * * With tomorrow’s opening of spring practice, here are five […]