Quotes from an AP Preview of the UH-FSU game

About how he hasn't forgotten their 68-37 loss to UH last year, TE Bear Pascoe (2 TDs including a career-long 75-yard YD last year) said:
“You never forget butt whippings. No doubt, that loss stung for a long time.” (AP)


About how he'd love to end UH's BCS chances, Pascoe said:
“Personally, I would love to knock them out of the BCS standings." (AP)

AP Note: "The Warriors are trying to start 9-0 for the first time since 1925, when they were a club team and beat up teams from nearby military bases. Hawaii finished 10-0 that year with two victories coming on the same day. "


About how winning makes the games fun for them, Colt said:
“Winning is fun. I learned that a long time ago. As long as we keep winning, we'll keep having fun.” (AP)


About how Fresno State will try to run the ball on them no matter how many of their RBs are hurt, JJ said:
“They're going to come in and try to do what they do – run it. They're great downhill slashers. They're all fast.” (AP)

AP Note: "The Warriors and Bulldogs aren't shy about sharing their feelings about each other. Brennan called it a “bitter old rivalry,” and Pascoe said it ends at a mutual respect."


About the rivalry with UH, Pascoe said:
“You respect the players for the talent and the way they play, but you hate the team.” (AP)


About the rivalry with Fresno State, Timo Paepule said:
“They come like they want to fight. I love playing teams like that.” (AP)


About how they expect the Fresno State game to be a tough one, Bess said:
“It's going to be a dogfight to the end." (AP)