"It's always great to play D-I. I have a lot of friends and a lot of guys at home who are hoping to be in my spot. Even though we're 2-6, a lot of guys are trying to play D-I football. So every day I come out here it's a blessing." (HSB)
HSB Note: "Davis, a cornerback, committed to UH last fall and helped convince Green to join him in Manoa. The childhood friends from Portland, Ore., and Butte teammates are playing more prominent roles for the Warriors (2-6, 0-5 Western Athletic Conference) lately, both coming off strong performances in last week's game at Nevada. Green powered for 70 yards on 10 carries, both season highs, against the Wolf Pack. With more carries has come a greater sense of rhythm and a more physical running style translating to an average of 6.3 yards on his 18 attempts off the bench over the last two weeks. Davis has started the last two games at left cornerback, developing into a steady performer in the secondary heading into the Warriors' conference game against Utah State (2-6, 1-3) Saturday at Aloha Stadium."
Praising the way that Lametrius Davis has been playing at CB, Mac said:
"Lametrius is starting to really catch on to what we're doing. He played outstanding last week. Alex is the same way. He's been popping through on the run all year, but had his best ballgame last week." (HSB)
About how Davis recruiting Green for UH, Mac said:
"Lametrius probably did the best job of recruiting Alex. We were really looking for a DB, and (Green) was so good we couldn't pass him up." (HSB)
About how getting eligible for UH was frustrating, Green said:
"I was so frustrated. I didn't know If I was going to go anywhere. When she posted my grades, I was here a day later. I kept working out over the summer, but it was frustrating not know what I was going to do." (HSB)
HSB Note: 'He initially attended Eastern Arizona Junior College before transferring to Butte. But some of his credits didn't follow him and he carried a heavy class load to make up for the losses. After signing with UH in the spring, he remained unsure of his standing while waiting for an instructor to post the final grade he needed to become eligible."
HSB Note: "Davis and Green have been close since attending the same middle school in Portland. They went to rival high schools, but kept in touch since Green lived across the street from Davis' grandfather. They then reunited at Butte and again in their move to Division I."
About how he earned back-to-back starts for the first time in their past 2 games, Davis said:
"I feel more comfortable. It's basically just learning the defense little by little, getting my alignments and assignments." (HSB)
About how he and Green are glad to have made it to D-IA, Davis said:
"In our league, we don't have too many people make it. We've always got athletes ... they've got the potential, but some people get into trouble and never get the chance. So when they see us, it can be an inspiration." (HSB)
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