UH-BYU to face each other in 2012 and 2013!

HA Note: "The teams will meet on Sept. 8, 2012 in Provo, Utah, and again on Sept. 14, 2013 at Aloha Stadium."

About how he (a former UH OL) signed the deal with BYU AD Tom Holmoe (a former BYU DB), JD said:
"I had to block him on occasion, which wasn't fun. But we both came from a time period when it was a healthy rivalry and recognize the fans appreciated it." (HA)

About how their players and fans will be happy to face BYU, JD said:
"Playing BYU has always been a thrill for our fans as well as our coaches and players. I'm very pleased we were able to work out an agreement and continue this friendly rivalry." (HSB, Salt Lake Tribune)

About their home-and-home series, Holmoe said:
"It's great to rekindle the rivalry with Hawai'i. Over the years the tradition has included fantastic players, coaches, teams and games. Add in terrific fans and stadiums and you have the ingredients of an excellent matchup." (HA, Salt Lake Tribune)

JD praised associate AD Carl Clapp:
"for carrying the ball on this and seeing it (negotiations) through. Kudos to Carl." (HA)

HSB Note: "Hawaii is also close to finalizing an extension to its four-game series with UNLV, another MWC school, which runs from 2009 to 2012."