Warrior Beat

The Warriors were scheduled to practice this morning for the final time in Manoa in advance of Saturday’s season opener against UMAass. After breakfast and attending morning classes, they are scheduled to depart this afternoon with a 70-player travel roster. At 5,006 miles, this is the longest domestic trip for the Warriors in the football program’s history. It was 5,071 miles to Sydney for last year’s international game. According to UH: > UMass, 2017 — 5,006 miles > Army, 2010 […]

It’s the first day of school, which means the roster may expand. Here are the additions: > Te Rauparaha “Ra” Elkington, a 2017 Kahuku High graduate, is a 6-5, 315-pound offensive lineman. > Azia Seei is a defensive lineman who played the past season at William Penn University. He is a graduate of West High in Utah. > Jason-Matthew Sharsh, a wideout, is a Moanalua High graduate who played the past two seasons at Santa Barbara City College.

They were hailed as Generation Next — tall receivers with multi-sport backgrounds. They were supposed to be the counter punch to the age of taller cornerbacks. That 2013 recruiting class featured 6-5 Keith Kirkwood, 6-4 Marcus Kemp, 6-4 Ammon Barker and 6-2 Vasquez Haynes. Five seasons later, Barker acknowledges his last-man-standing status. Kirkwood had 12 catches in 2013, but four went for touchdowns and he averaged 20.8 yards per reception. He transferred to Temple the following summer. Kirkwood started 10 […]

The Warriors are set for their final Saturday practice ahead of next week’s opener at UMass. The practice will begin at 1:30 p.m., which equates to nearly halftime next week. This also will be a chance to decide on the final spots on the 68-player travel roster. One of the surprises of camp is Taaga Tuulima, who has practiced as the No. 2 center. He is a second-year freshman from Iolani who has displayed quickness in identifying defenses and firing […]

It’s only two days into the experiment but quarterback Karson Greeley is making an impression as a tight end on the scout team. If that’s a familiar sight, it’s because his twin brother, Kade Greeley, has made some spectacular catches as a backup tight end with the top-tier players. For now Karson Greeley still has his quarterback-membership card. Nick Rolovich said he will leave it to Karson to decide his position. But Rolovich, always the innovator, envisions a scenario when […]

Today was D-Day — division day — for the Warriors. For the 16th pre-season practice, the Warriors divided into top units and scouts. In simulating UMass’ schemes, the scouts also wore the jersey numbers of the Minutemen they will portray. The Warriors also practiced in the white helmets they will use for the UMass game. It was a test run to ensure the helmet’s fit. The Warriors are expected to break out the new green helmets for the home opener […]

The Warriors quietly broke training camp on Monday as they focus on the Aug. 26 opener against UMass. Because UH freshmen may begin moving into the dorms today, the Warriors postponed this morning’s practice until this afternoon. The Warriors are expected to assign scout teams for tomorrow’s practice. “We’re getting ready for UMass,” coach Nick Rolovich said.