Quotes about the support the team will have in Vegas

About the fan support from Hawaii for this game, Colt said:
"If there's one game that's been talked about more, besides our end-of-the-year schedule, it's this one. I've heard more about the UNLV game this summer and last fall than I've heard of any other game so far." (HA)


About how the fan support will be great for them after such a long road trip, Colt said:
"I think it's going to be awesome for us. The road trip is tough. It's going to be a great culmination when we roll into UNLV and see all of the local-Hawai'i-fan love. It's going to make us feel at home, and give us a lot more purpose and determination. I know it's going to be a tough game, and we're ready for a tough game. But it's going to be great to have all of our Hawai'i fans there." (HA)

HA Note: "It is estimated that as many as 12,000 will be root-root-rootin' for the home-away-from-home team. Brennan's father, Terry, bought 90 tickets for family members and friends. The Brennans also have set up several activities, including a golf tournament."


About how he doesn't have to worry about all of the distractions in Vegas and his family's gathering there, Colt said:
"The great thing is all we have to do is worry about playing football. All of our family and friends can have fun and enjoy Vegas. We're there to play football. " (HA)

HA Note: "Head coach June Jones said sequestering the team in Houston was helpful. The team practiced at Rice University, and had meetings and video sessions on the third floor of the Houston Medical Center Marriott."


Happy with their stay in Houston, JJ said:
"We didn't have any distractions, and we were able to get a lot of work done." (HA)


About how the players cannot gamble in the casinos, JJ said about those who are 21 or older:
"If they want to gamble, they can do it at the airport after the game." (HA)