Quotes from the Star-Advertiser (feature on UH's options at left wideout)

About how they could use Rodney Bradley, Joe Avery, or Darius Bright at the left wideout (X) position, Mack said:
"There are all kinds of possibilities. We have a lot more work to do in training camp. We have a lot of personnel decisions to make. The No. 1 thing is to win, and to find the players who give us the best chance to win." (HSA)


About how Bradley could be a big weapon for them if he's healthy, Mack said:
"If he's healthy, he's outstanding. And right now, he's healthy." (HSA)


About how he realized that he was recovered from his injury while training with his cousin (former New England Patriots WR Bethel Johnson) this summer in Texas, Bradley said:
"I was working on my routes, and when I came out of a break, I didn't feel any pain. I kept working on my routes." (HSA)


About how the metal rod in his left leg did not set off the metal detector at the airport when he flew from Dallas to Hawaii at the end of summer, Bradley said:
"It didn't go off." (HSA)


The coaches had planned to have Bradley ease into drills in camp, but Rolo said that after a few workouts it was clear that:
"Rodney was back." (HSA)


HSA Note: "During spring drills, when Bright appeared to be a one-play receiver -- fade routes -- redshirting was a favorable option. But Bright reported to training camp in better shape -- he credited a strict running and weight-lifting program -- and a better grasp of the four-wide offense."


About how he's learned to make better decisions on his routes based on the coverage by the D, Darius Bright said:
"Execution is the key. It's not about how fast you run a route, it's about how you execute it." (HSA)


About how Darius' play on special teams may have him play this year instead of redshirt, Mack said:
"On special teams, Darius is really tearing it up. He's a talented guy, and he's working really hard." (HSA)


HSA Note: "Further complicating the situation is the improvement of Avery, a fourth-year junior. Avery has always had the build (6-feet-5) and speed (sub-4.5 seconds over 40 yards) for wideout, but he lacked consistency in pass-catching. Avery works out daily with the JUGS machine."


About working on his catching ability every day, Joe Avery said:
"No matter how fast you are or what routes you run, you have to end up catching the ball. The biggest priority every day is catching the ball." (HSA)


HSA Note: "With the depth at left wideout, one option would be to move Bright to right wideout. But Rolovich said, for now, Royce Pollard and Billy Ray Stutzmann are better suited for that spot."


About how they have a plan where starters would play 75% of the snaps, Rolo said:
"We're looking at a lot of things." (HSA)


When his father asked him last year what he wanted to do for his 21st birthday, Royce Pollard said:
"I told him, 'Let's cut our hair.'" (HSA)


About how he hadn't cut his hair since his junior year of high school and his Dad hadn't had a full haircut in 9 years, Royce said:
"It was an event. All of my family was there. It took an hour just to part everything. It took another 45 minutes to cut it off and fade it up." (HSA)


HSA Note: "Both donated their snipped hair to Locks of Love, which makes hair pieces for cancer-stricken children who lose their hair during medical treatments."


About how he likes his short hair, Royce said:
"I like it this way. I don't have to worry about my hair, or take two hours to wash it after going to the beach. I can wake up, and not have to worry about my hair." (HSA)


About his disappointment when he was the only QB not invited to training camp, Corey Nielsen said:
"You move on." (HSA)


HSA Note: "Nielsen was working out in Southern California when he was summoned. This week, he has been taking so-called "mental reps" during passing drills. He likely will serve on the scout team this year."


About how he keeps improving his game, Nielsen said:
"I need to keep improving in all aspects of the game, looking at things I didn't used to look at." (HSA)


About how Mouse Davis has given his good advice, Nielsen said:
"He's teaching me to focus on a lot of the little details." (HSA)


http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20100812_Warriors_have_options_at_X_receiver.html

http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20100812_Haircuts_are_family_affair_for_Pollards.html