Quotes from Clapp and McNamara

Clapp and McNamara were at Aloha Stadium yesterday:
"to keep the communication lines open." (HSB)

About the big issues of traffic and parking, McNamara said:
"We want to make sure we're addressing the issues that have been expressed to us by fans. We want to continue improving the fan experience by evaluating how to make it better. The stadium (officials) has done a lot and we want to make sure those efforts continue." (HSB)

About all of the new season-ticket sales, Clapp said:
"I don't know if I'd call it a surprise because we made sure we'd offer opportunities for people to support us. I'm ecstatic about what we've seen so far." (HSB)

HSB Note: "Clapp said the issue of the $400,008 owed by former football coach June Jones to the school is a personnel matter being handed by the UH Human Resources Department. The amount is for "liquidated damages" for leaving six months before his contract expired."

About the negotiations with JJ, Clapp said:
"I'm sure everyone involved will do the right thing." (HSB)

HSB Note: "McNamara said there had been "unofficial interest" shown by another entity regarding the television rights to broadcast UH sports. The current contracts for both TV (KFVE) and radio (KKEA 1420-AM) expire July 31. KFVE and KKEA were given the first shot at negotiating the extension of their respective contracts. KKEA has submitted its proposal, KFVE has until Feb. 29."

HSB Note: "Clapp said discussion continues on the pay-per-view situation but "we're just chatting," he said."

Asked about the suggestion of a reduction of the PPV price for season-ticket holders, Clapp said:
"I'm not aware of any changes." (HSB)