Warrior Beat

Everybody has good Christmas presents. Every football team has a good recruiting class. But while the 2018 recruiting class can’t be fully judged for a while, the Warriors filled areas of need, such as: > Defensive line: They signed six defensive linemen, including five who could fill the vacancies at end. Jonah La‘ulu, who is listed as an “athlete,” can play multiple position, including edge rusher. > Offensive line: The Warriors graduated their left side (tackle Dejon Allen and John […]

It’s a busy time, but the Hawaii Bowl is the last college football game to be played in the Aloha State this year. And Fresno State and Houston have pretty interesting players. Plus, this is your chance to tell your future grandkids: “Yep, Papa remembers watching Ed Oliver play in Hawaii …” * * * * * There was a delay, but defensive end Derek Thomas of Cerritos College did transmit a copy of his letter of intent yesterday evening. […]

The three-day signing period for high-school prospects ends today, but the Warriors are not pau recruiting this year. The NCAA allows mid-year transfers from junior colleges to sign through Jan. 15. The Warriors are looking to add to the 15-members 2018 recruiting class.

Yesterday, this blog host received a once-in-37-year-career opportunity: an invitation to spend signing day with the Warriors. After 13 hours, this is what I learned: > Few surprises: The UH coaches know about that under-sized but gritty offensive lineman. They know about that running back who is transferring. They know about your cousin’s son’s best friend. If that prospect is not on the UH recruiting board, he’s probably not a fit or he might not meet all the requirements or […]

The Warriors welcome: > Ilm Manning, OL, Apollo HS (Arizona) > Eric Rooks,WO, The Taft School (Conn.) > Jeremy Moussa, QB, Eleanor Roosevelt HS (Calif.) > Kamuela Borden, OL, Iolani > Jeffrey Keene, DE, Fort Scott CC > Cedric Byrd, SB/PR, Long Beach City College > Khoury Bethley, OLB, Don Lugo High (Calif.) > Blessman Ta’ala, DL, Faga’itua High )(American Samoa) > Mason Mata’afa, DL, Orange Coast College > Zach Ritner, DE, Capistrano Valley High > Chevan Cordeiro, QB, Saint […]

It appears that a June Jones-Jerry Glanville reunion is in the works. Glanville is poised to join the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, a Canadian Football League team that recently signed Jones to a three-year extension as head coach. Jones took over an 0-8 Hamilton team that went 6-4 under his direction. When the deal is finalized, Glanville would fill the void filled after Jeff Reinebold was dismissed as defensive coordinator in mid-season. Jones was an assistant under Glanville with the Houston Oilers […]

Defensive coordinator Legi Suiaunoa and receivers coach Kefense Hynson are expected to leave the Warriors and join Oregon State’s coaching staff, the Star-Advertiser has learned. An official announcement could come as early as today. Suiaunoa coached the UH defensive linemen in 2016, then was promoted to defensive coordinator the past February after Kevin Lempa resigned to join Michigan’s staff. Hynson is an original member of Nick Rolovich’s initial coaching staff. The Warriors will need to hire four coaches. Chris Naeole […]

Saint Louis quarterback Chevan Cordeiro is the Star-Advertiser’s Offensive Player of the Year. Our peeps at Hawaii Prep World did a good job vetting, compiling, and selecting this year’s All-State teams. Here’s the link: All-State teams Cordeiro is expected to sign with the Warriors on Wednesday.