Notes from yesterday's practice (James-Boyd Kaanapu made a big catch, Enos made FGs)

HSB Note: "Walk-on James-Boyd Kaanapu made an electrifying touchdown catch to cap the first week of Hawaii spring football. It was the only TD of the scrimmage period, as the Warriors defense otherwise held firm playing in the overtime format. The first and third offensive units managed field goals, and defensive end Earvin Sione ended the second unit's drive by recovering a fumbled snap. Kaanapu's breakout moment happened in just his third practice with the team. The 2008 Kalaheo graduate cut back near the left pylon and reached around a defensive back to secure the throw from Brent Rausch. For that, he got a full spring season's worth of chest-bumps from his offensive teammates."

Wanting to show that his TD catch wasn't a fluke, James-Boyd Kaanapu (6'4", 200-pounds) said:
"I mean, I still got a lot of hard work to do. I enjoyed practicing today with the team and look forward to learning more stuff ... and growing as a family. I hope to accomplish getting to know the team better and just making the team as a walk-on too, 'cause we got cuts left. But bonding with the players, Mike Tinoco and a lot of people, they've been helping me pick up the routes and stuff. It's been fun." (HSB)

About Enos making both of his FGs in their scrimmage, from 42 and 44 yards (Enos went 2-6 on FGs over 40 yards or longer last season), Chris Tormey said:
"He's a lot more comfortable with his surroundings now. He's worked real hard in the offseason. He's following through better on his kicks. His alignment's better and it's good to see him go out in a team situation and go 3-for-3." (HSB)

HSB Note: "Enos, the only kicker on the roster to open the spring, will get some company in practice this week. Kaiser graduate Kyle Niiro will be added to the roster after a one-day tryout when the Warriors opened practice last Wednesday."

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