Quotes about Kenny Graham joining UH this summer

About joining UH for this season instead of grayshirting for next season, Kenny Graham said:
"I'm happy to be joining the team this year." (HA)

HA Notes that: "the Warriors' improved Academic Progress Rate score led to four scholarships being reinstated, one of which will go to Graham."


Graham, who has a 3.0 GPA this semester and is on track to earn his associate's degree in June, said:
"I knew I would make it." (HA)

HA Note: "It is fitting that Graham should benefit. Graham was a highly regarded cornerback, receiving a 4-star rating from Scout.com, before struggling academically. Several schools, including Florida and Louisville, backed away when it appeared Graham would not earn an associate degree before the end of the summer. A two-year degree is an NCAA requirement for a junior-college transfer."


About how he stuck with his UH commitment, even when it appeared that he would have to grayshirt, Graham said:
"Hawai'i and especially coach (Rich) Miano stood by me all the way. They were loyal to me. That's why I'm loyal to them." (HA)

HA Note: "Graham, who is 5 feet 11 and 203 pounds, said he can run 100 meters in 10.6 seconds and 40 yards in 4.4 seconds. Last week, his vertical jump was measured at 41 inches. Despite playing with a hamstring injury last year, he made eight interceptions in 11 games."


Looking forward to joining The Warriors, Graham said:
"I know Hawai'i has a great family atmosphere. They told me the team is like — what's the word? — 'ohana. I'm looking forward to joining the 'ohana." (HA)