Warrior Beat

Penitito “Kiko” Faalologo gave it the ol’ college try, but although his mind was willing, his body will not allow him to finish out his senior season. Faalologo had missed the past five games because of a leg issues that will require surgery. He has been noticeably absent during UH’s final week of practice. Faalologo, who was raised in Samoa, has come a long way since accepting a UH scholarship while on a tour in Texas. He has been used […]

Offensive lineman Dejon Allen has been invited to play in the 2018 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. The all-star game for pro prospects will be played in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 20. FS1 will televise the game nationally. Mike Martz, whose offense was known as the “Greatest Show on Turf” when he was with the Saint Louis Rams, and Hall of Fame cornerback Darrell Green will be the head coaches. UH still is hopeful that Allen will be invited to the […]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. It’s been a rough year for the Warriors. But there could be a sweet parting if the Warriors can prevail against BYU this coming Saturday. Yes, kids, ask your parents and grandparents what the UH-BYU rivalry meant. The rivalry is spread throughout the athletic program. Here are memorable images: BYU’s Peter Kendrick winning both games of a doubleheader … UH’s Joe Frazier holding and holding the ball in an era before the shot clock … UH players […]

I’ve been a Jets’ fan for more than half a century, but as a kid, I used to also like to watch the Washington Redskins. The reason, from a childlike brain that has not developed further, is they always played in Baby Bear conditions: Not too cold, not too balmy. Some mainland folks enjoy the changing of the seasons; I liked it when it was so chilly that players were only comfortable when they were playing. In other words, football […]

SALT LAKE CITY — The Warriors were greeted with snow flurries at the start of this morning’s practice at East High. And then the flurries turned into cold rain. The Warriors splashed their way through an hour-long practice before heading back to the hotel for a shower and quick meal. At the hotel, wideout Kalakaua Timoteo III said it was the first time he had seen a fireplace. The Warriors then made the long drive to Logan, where they will […]

SALT LAKE CITY — The sky was overcast, the weather was yuck, and the wind was, well, windy. But the Warriors had fun in a 90-minute workout that was part instructional, part get-some-fresh-air time. It was a hurry-up day for the Warriors, who arrived at the hotel at 7:30 a.m., had breakfast, slept for a few hours, and then practiced at noon. Rain is forecast for Friday and the temperature for Saturday’s kickoff is projected to be 41 degrees. “It’s […]

As Dave Reardon reports, Al Minn has passed away. Thousands knew Minn as a firm but knowledgable swimming coach. Many others knew him as the leader of the Honolulu Quarterback Club, a gathering place for sports figures and the public. He was a man who lived for his family and his faith. For years, his wife ran a not-for-profit thrift shop at Kailua Methodist Church that provided clothing and other support for those in need. He was my principal at […]

Sophomore slumps are real. In sports (Robert Griffin III), on the big screen (“Rocky II”) and music (when’s that second Iggy Azalea album being released?). And so it is with the UH football program: Fred vonAppen > 1996: 2-10 > Offseason: Offensive coordinator Guy Benjamin is reassigned and receivers coach Ken Margerum departs. > 1997: Warriors open with victories over Minnesota and Cal State Northridge, then lose nine of the final 10. June Jones > 1999: 9-4 > Offseason: Defensive […]