Rivals feature article on the Warriors

About the status of the Warriors, Adam Leonard said:
"I look around and see it's not the same program, but we can be a better program than it was last year. In college, personnel changes all the time. We're going through what every college goes through." (Rivals)

About how their team was unsettled early in the Sugar Bowl, Mack said:
"Early in the game, we were a little big-eyed. Hawaii has played a lot of big games, but this was a Super Bowl-type of situation." (Rivals)

About how Ron Lee plans to use the QB under center and emphasizing the run game more, Inoke said:
"He plans on adding a dimension. He can add to it and help us to be more versatile." (Rivals)

About going back to basics because they do not have the vets they had last season, Mack said:
"We're going to set up the run with the pass. With the veterans (last year), they were able to take off to another level. We lost some players, so we're probably going to be more basic." (Rivals)

Rivals Note: "Before spring practice started, McMackin sent a clear message to the offense and the rest of the team. Graunke, who appeared to be the heir to the quarterback position, was suspended for 40 days. Graunke told reporters the suspension was because of academics. He returned in time for spring practice, but he had lost ground to Funaki. With the spring game less than two weeks away, Graunke and Funaki are neck and neck."

About Mack's policy on discipline, Adam Leonard said:
"He told us he's going to be fair in his rules. It doesn't matter if you're one of best players or one of the not-so-great players. He has a certain standard he wants everybody to live by. Nobody gets an exception from the rules." (Rivals)

Rivals Note: "The biggest impact on the program likely won't be the new quarterback or even the new coach. This season is expected to bring some long-overdue renovations to Hawaii's facilities. Hawaii lagged behind many other programs in locker room, practice field and coaching-office facilities, and the lack of improvements was a factor in Jones' departure and Frazier's firing. Now, Hawaii expects to make headway by adding an artificial surface to the practice field and completing work on coaches' offices. The school is hopeful both will be ready before this season."

About the work towards facility improvements, Mack said:
"They're working to make it a great situation. I want to keep the journey going." (Rivals)