Feature on Mack at the WAC Football Media Preview yesterday

HSA Note: "Perhaps mindful of last year's controversial speech involving Notre Dame, McMackin stuck to the script, assembled neatly in a binder he carried to the podium."

About how Mack did a good job during his speech, JD (the only Athletic Director to attend the WAC media event) said:
"I thought he did a good job." (HSA)

HSA Note: "McMackin was his usual jovial self during breakfast, offering handshakes and hugs to players, coaches and WAC officials. Learning that two players at his table were from the University of Idaho, McMackin shared stories of his time there as an assistant coach. But he offered no anecdotes during his speech-question-answer session. He used only two-thirds of his allotted 30-minute period."

HSA Note: "Assistant coach Tony Tuioti recently went on a recruiting trip to New Zealand. He was evaluating rugby players with the potential to play on the offensive line."

HSA Note: "The night before every game, the Warriors attended a movie. But because of budget constraints, it was decided to eliminate that ritual. McMackin said none of the cutbacks will impact the Warriors' preparation for games."

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