Warrior Beat: Jersey accent
As first noted by Brian McInnis last week, the basketball ‘Bows will have the players’ names on the back of their jerseys this coming season.
“It’s something we worked toward getting back to,” coach Eran Ganot said after a recent practice.
The initial reasoning to not include names was to promote team-first unity.
But on reflection, it was decided the basketball jerseys could be used as a way to honor the school, the sponsor and the players’ families.
“You know what I love about the jersey?” Ganot said. “It represents things that are bigger than you, bigger than the name. It’s not their first name, it’s their last name. I think everything is about what you represent.”
Ganot said the “H” logo represents “our program, our university, our state of Hawaii.”
Under Armour sponsors UH’s uniforms and gear.
“The last name back there represents your family,” Ganot said. “The last name is something great that you represent. You represent yourself, your family. And so it’s about time to get that back in there.”
Ganot gets it. Proud to have him as our Coach! Go Bows!
Here’s to a pest-free Aloha Friday and game-day eve.
Not to be a hater but duhhh Ganot. Of course last name represents your family and 99% of teams don’t put first names on the back of their jersey.
Sometimes coaches way over think things to come up with team first cliches or cliches like they’re going to battle.. as we learned from Norm Chow, it doesn’t matter if you put your last name on the back of your jersey or leave it blank. Kids aren’t going to all of a sudden change their mentality because of a cliche or what is on the uniform.
Chow absent of name on Jersey was horrible
But his choice of team song at stadium
Country road by Bruddah IZ was pretty good
as a sing along…
Howzit, Jeezy! I can’t wait to hear your input on the current commits.
I prefer names on jerseys … but not Imua on every jersey. That was a stupid idea nobody will admit to suggesting
I don’t need names on basketball jerseys.
I can memorize 10-13 names.
Football, yes.
What Murkowski did took guts. There are so many unseen forces that she angered.
Yahoo is reporting that #40, RB Brown, of Duquesne committed suicide by jumping from the 16th floor
may he rest in peace!
Just saw that on ESPN runner as I’m watching the Georgia Tech game. So sad when a young man takes his life. RIP
I think Utah State wins the Mountain Division this year. They look good. Also their only loss being by 7 points @ Michigan State
USU up 14 on the Mormon JV team…
RE: #10 Andrew
They look tough against BYU so far. Up 14 – 0 start of 2nd. Utah State defense looks tough. 2 turnovers so far.
Dylan Collie is also no longer a starter….
Whooop there it is—21-0 aggies.
Passing game of Utah State is going to eat UH alive. Love looks poised in the pocket against BYU defensive front.
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Good thing the game is here then. If it was in Utah I’d say it’s not looking good. With a big crowd I can see the defense playing up and keeping up
norm chow had a no long hair policy. imua? lol.
RE: #16 Andrew
Our defensive front will definitely need to step up big time. There is no way our defensive back field can keep up 1 on 1. For our game next week. UH needs to be on its toes and watch for jet sweeps and gadget plays. TEs will be wide open in the middle all game IMO. LBs will need to be ready to cover the flats for the dump offs.
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Yea they need to step up. But we’ve all seen it before. There’s those games at home where UH is a bit outmatched in certain positions and the crowd pumps them up and they play up to their competition. Not to where they’re dominating the game, but making enough stops to keep them in the game
RE: #19 Andrew
I’m hoping we can break the 30K mark for that Utah State game. We will definitely need all 30K fans there.
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Well if UH is still in the hunt in conference by then I could see a larger than 30K crowd
can anyone confirm that the paniolo trophy is on the island?
What’s with the deep thoughts. Put the damn name on the Jersey.
Wouldn’t be surprised if Sitake is gone before the season ends.
Hi boola! 😉 Dylan who?
Can’t wait to see the game tomorrow. Better each game, the Warriors must be!
Sad news about the Duquesne kid.
Utah State looks like the real deal. Defense put a lot of pressure on Mangum and he didn’t look comfortable all game. Collie still looks like he’s washing his hands with butter.
Warriors need this win tomorrow! Get that Paniolo trophy back!
That is sad about the Duquesne player. Rest in peace young man.
I like the names on their jerseys. What’s with the duh duh moment? Grab a snickers dude.
Oh yeah, can’t wait foa tailgate! Win or lose, we cruise! Good fun with the family and friends! In the wise words of one guy…make memories.
Go Warriors!
USU is for real. Put the hurt on BYU.
Worry about Wyoming first. One at a time. Warriors need to execute responsibilities well or…going to be a long game.
Let’s Do It!
Pomai…35-24
#6 – what was wrong with the IMUA brothers?
Got to compartmentalize (hard for us the fans). One game at a time. Exciting how things are playing out but we need to focus on Wyoming. Imua!
I think in Hawaii more than anywhere else (my opinion) your last name means so much not only to that individual and their collective families but to others who may infer characteristics (in a deferential, appreciative way) because of all of the diversity here. Similar to the fuss surrounding “what High School you went”? A lot of pride in your “persona” and upbringing. Important to us here. Maybe a little more than on the Mainland.
RE: turfwar October 5, 2018 6:00 pm
Wouldn’t be surprised if Sitake is gone before the season ends.
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?????, even though last week they were ranked in the top 25, with wins at Arizona and Wisconsin, and barely losing to CAL. If this were UH they would renew his contract and give him a raise, no?
I don’t know if it was previously posted but Rice DLineman Blain Padgett died of a drug overdose
https://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/10/05/ex-rice-player-charged-in-the-death-of-owls-dl-blain-padgett/
Oh sorry, the Rice playet died in the spring but story just posted yesterday
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GoWarriors!!!
Someone should paint Boise’s field orange.
Agreed, burro!
Aloha, Pomai!
SDSU knocks off Boise State on the blue turf! SDSU defensive front shuts down Rypien.
Unfortunately San Diego State beats Boise. If UH wants to even think about going for a conference title, gonna have to run the table.
beat Wyo and BYU looks vulnerable. they look slow but will score against UH cause they are big, Just gotta outscore em. However UH has, after 6 games, a very fragile Offense that lacks adjustability. The O staff better be able to strategize faster real quick.
I’m not in favor of going independent, but to get around the problem of scheduling games, Liberty and New Mexico State are playing a home and home series this year.
Wyoming ‘s defense looks good, and their RB #22 Niko Evans looks good, so we must bring our A game tonight! Do not take them lightly!
GO Warriors!
Milton leaves to the locker room with an injury after a midfield hit. UCF up 24-10 over SMU. Could be game changing with Hawai’i looking in from the outside on a NY6 Bowl.
Will be raining at the stadium which may help Wyoming’s chances.
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