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The Warriors practiced early this morning (6:30 a.m.) in their final home workout before their scheduled departure to Los Angeles this afternoon. Everyone appears to be in good shape — well, the exception being linebackers coach Sean Duggan, who underwent elbow surgery to repair an injury suffered during the Western Carolina game. But Duggan attended practice, and he’ll be coaching in Saturday’s game against UCLA.
The Warriors were clicking during today’s practice. (My car’s back tire, not so much, thanks to road work on the Pali. But I digress.) The Warriors went for 2 hours today, focusing mostly on dealing with UCLA’s concepts. Most of the drills were between the top units and the scouts. Nick Rolovich has addressed the issues with penalties and self-discipline, although he said the proof will be during the game. I apologize for the short post, but I have to […]
It will a homecoming of sorts when the Warriors travel to L.A. to play UCLA this Saturday. Offensive lineman Fred Ulu-Perry, of course, started his college career in Westwood. He said he enjoyed his time there and made friends, but that Hawaii was a better fit. He transferred to UH in January 2016. Cornerback Zach Wilson also was recruited by the Bruins. Instead, he attended Mount San Antonio College as a part-time student for the 2015 fall semester before enrolling […]
It was amusing when the social leader of a fraternity mistook Nick Rolovich for being a marketing rep for UH. Story: Rolovich, students work together But since being named head coach in November 2015, Rolovich has done what marketing people are supposed to do: concoct slogans (“Pride Rock,” “Live aloha, play Warrior”), create a buzz (dropping off tickets with fans, asking police officers to distribute UH posters), and just connecting with fans. A year ago, I told Rolovich about a […]
No, it was not a “pretty” win. Then again, it wasn’t supposed to be artistry. Football is rough, unpredictable and 3 hours of punches, counter punches, and counter-counter punches. For the Warriors, here are the good things: > The Warriors are 2-0 for the first time since 2009, when they opened with victories against Central Arkansas and Washington State. It was in that road win in Pullman that Nick Rolovich and Dave Aranda were handed the keys to the offense […]
It’s the home opener for the Warriors. Because of a glitch there won’t be a new intro video, and there might be rosters but not programs. Other than that, Isa‘ako “Isaac” Sopoaga will be the honorary UH captain, everybody is relatively healthy, and the Warriors are seeking their fifth consecutive victory. The Catamounts, meanwhile, are seeking their first victory against an FBS team. Period. They’ve never had one in the program’s history. To get an idea of what the Catamounts […]
Following this morning’s practice at Aloha Stadium, the Western Carolina football team went to Pearl Harbor for the Arizona Memorial tour. “I think that’s important for our players,” coach Mark Speir said of the visit. The emphasis has been on football since the Catamounts’ arrival yesterday afternoon. But Speir said the return flight on Sunday afternoon will allow the players some beach time that morning. Meanwhile, it was Speir’s friendship with a college teammate that helped the Catamounts receive specially […]
We all know the buzzer beaters. They’re the ones who sign up without knowing which activity is being scheduled. On game shows, they hit the buzzer before the host reads the full question. Host: “In the Michael Jackson song … ” Buzzer Beater: “Thriller!” Buzzer Beater’s family: “Good answer, good answer.” Host: “… did he do a duet with Paul McCartney.” Buzzer Beater: “Oops.” In college football, the BB is ESPN. After the Mountain West teams finalize their schedules, ESPN […]