The Warriors will try to develop chemistry on offense quickly despite returning only 2 starters

About how he realized that he couldn't leave football behind after completing his eligibility at UH in December 2011, Rolo said:
"Certain guys have a sickness where leaving football is almost impossible. I think I was diagnosed with that pretty early." (HSA)


About returning only 2 starters on offense, Rolo said:
"We're going to try to develop chemistry — between the receivers and the O-line, and within the receiving crew. I feel good about our team." (HSA)


HSA Note: "Rolovich said Shane Austin, who will be a senior in the fall, David Graves, Cayman Shutter and Corey Nielsen will receive equal reps in the competition for the No. 2 quarterback job. Kevin Spain, who had shoulder surgery last summer, might be limited in his number of spring reps."


About how Shane Austin, David Graves, Cayman Shutter, and Corey Nielsen will receive equal reps in Spring Practice while they compete for the #2 QB job, Rolo said:
"We have a good idea of what Shane can do. We want to evaluate all of the quarterbacks. It's getting some depth, and some insight to what our future might look like." (HSA)


HSA Note: "Rolovich said Moniz will get a lot of work with the top receivers. That group includes wideouts Pollard, Billy Ray Stutzmann, Darius Bright, Joe Avery and Cecil Doe, and slotbacks Terence Bell and Allen Sampson."


Rolo said that Bell will practice at #1 right slotback until:
"Miah gets back with us."

HSA Note: "After that, Bell likely will move to left slotback. Stutzmann, who is listed as a right wideout, will get some work at slotback."


About having Bright start at left wideout and move to slotback if he masters the wideout position, Rolo said:
"I want (Bright) to feel comfortable at one position first." (HSA)


About how their offense is very different than the run-oriented system that Doe had at his JC, Rolo said:
"This (offense) is much different than what he's been in. His strengths are attacking the ball when it's in the air. He appears to have good hands from the films we've watched of him." (HSA)


About slotback Corey Paclebear, who missed 2009 due to a broken arm and didn't play much in 2010, Rolo said:
"He's in a good place, as far as mentality-wise. He's ready. He's got quickness and he understands the system. As long as you can do those two things, you have a chance to play." (HSA)


About how "handyman" Justin Clapp can play all 4 receiver positions, Rolo said:
"He plays very hard. And he's matured. He has a desire to get on the field. He gives us a bigger, tougher body if we go that route." (HSA)


About how Sterling Jackson is different than Alex Green, Rolo said:
"Sterling has underestimated speed. He's a very tough, strong runner. He'll be a little more north-south. A.G. had some quick feet. He could give one move and go. I think Sterling will run through more tackles and get us some tough yards." (HSA)


HSA Note: "Rolovich said there is some experience on the offensive line. Matagisila Lefiti and Brett Leonard are seniors who will rotate between left guard and center. Left tackle Clayton Laurel also is entering his final season. Chauncy Winchester-Makainai should earn a starting job on the right side, and freshmen Dave Lefotu, Sean Shigematsu, Frank Loyd and Jordan Loeffler will compete for playing time."


About their young OL who will be fighting for the open spots on the OL, Rolo said:
"You've got a bunch of hungry guys who are smelling their opportunity. The thing is, we're not bringing anybody else in. These are the guys. We feel good about them. They need to find their place in the O-line." (HSA)

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