About being elevated to a starting LB spot now after being awarded a scholarship during training camp, Corey Paredes said:
"I don't mind at all repaying the favor. I'm happy coach Mack (Greg McMackin) is giving me a chance to help the team." (HA)
HA Note: "For Kiesel-Kauhane, playing middle linebacker — which requires making many of the defensive calls — is an extension of his role as a co-captain."
RJ said that moving from OLB to MLB:
"comes kind of natural to me. It's not that big of a transition." (HA)
HA Note: "Heun is one of the most aggressive Warriors. McMackin said that while Heun has average speed for a linebacker, he is considered to be quick for a defensive end. McMackin likened Heun to Matt Paul, a starter on the Warriors' 1999 team. Paul made a similar move from linebacker to end."
About moving RJ to MLB, Mac said:
"We're trying to get our best players on the field." (HSB)
About going from just *1* play in the UCA game to starting against Washington State, Paredes said:
"I'm really excited, getting butterflies already." (HSB)
About being told just before yesterday's practice that he'd be working with the DEs, Heun said:
"Wherever I can help out, it's all good,. As long I get to get after it I'm not too worried about it. I'm 5 yards closer to the quarterback, which is nice." (HSB)
About getting back to learning the specifics of the DE position techniques, Heun said:
"There's the little intricacies of where you're putting your hand and when you're turning your hips. It's a lot easier to just run into people and throw them around." (HSB)
About being moved to DE, Jake Heun said:
"I like it. The way I look at it, the more linebackers we can get on the field, the better." (HA)
"Coach Mack said he doesn't really care because the ends are like 'backers'." (HA)
About being a pass-rusher, Heun said while smiling:
"I'm getting my L.T. on." (HA)
HA Note: "Right end Fetaiagogo Fonoti has not practiced since suffering what he termed a "hyperextension" of his left kneecap more than a week ago. Fonoti is expected to make the two-game trip. The Warriors practice this morning at their grass field, and depart this afternoon for Seattle. Left end Elliott Purcell suffered a deep contusion of his left quadriceps against Central Arkansas. He hopes to resume practicing today. Backup defensive end Victor Clore is awaiting clearance after suffering a concussion."
About their injuries at DE, Mac said:
"We're light at d-end." (HA)
HA Note: "McMackin said Liko Satele will start at right end and Heun will open at left end. Montgomery and Maracle will enter the playing rotation. Montgomery is a fifth-year senior. He was raised mostly in Colorado. He is a graduate of Kealakehe High in Kailua, Kona. Montgomery played two seasons at Weber State before moving back to Hawai'i in 2007. He sat out that season in accordance with NCAA transfer rules. But because several of his Weber State credits were not accepted by UH, he had to attend Maui Community College for a semester."
About not being invited to participate in the Warriors training camp this year, Bo Montgomery said:
"It was out of my control. I figured I'd come in with the best possible attitude and work hard." (HA)
HA Note: "Montgomery drew attention when he portrayed Central Arkansas defensive end Larry Hart in practices. That scout-team work, as well as his play on special teams, earned him a shot in the rotation."
About trying to move up the depth chart, Montgomery said:
"I've been trying to do anything I can to impress the coaches. I don't have as much experience as the other seniors on defense. But I think if I just hustle and work hard, I'll be fine." (HA)
HA Note: "Maracle, a walk-on from San Diego, also is an unlikely contender. He was on football scholarship at Colorado State in 2005. He transferred to San Diego Mesa Community College. His first season was cut short because of a broken ankle. Last season, he played middle linebacker."
About walk-on Maracle, Mac said:
"He's got good size (6-4, 240) and good talent." (HA)
About how his parents lived in Hawaii for a few years, Maracle said:
"There are worse places to live." (HA)
About how many Hawaii people, including his coaches, pronounce his name wrong, Maracle laughed and said:
"People always call me Miracle." (HA)
HSB Note: "Maracle, a walk-on transfer from San Diego Mesa College, was held out of the early portion of fall camp while undergoing tests for an enlarged heart. He's been playing catch-up since being cleared to practice, and saw his first extensive action in team periods yesterday. He began his career at Colorado State before spending the last two years at San Diego Mesa."
About making the travel roster, Mike Maracle said:
"It's really unexpected. I came in just trying to be a role guy, just trying to fit in and do what I can. ... I feel like (the opportunity) fell to me and I have to try to really take advantage of it." (HSB)
Montgomery said that not participating in fall was was frustrating:
"but I tried to stay positive and worked hard and tried to stay in shape. I just came in with the attitude I wanted to work hard and hustle and what I lacked in maybe knowledge of the defense I could make up in hard work." (HSB)
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