Random Warrior Quotes from the Star-Bulletin

About working on his footwork this summer, Kiran Kepo'o said:
"In high school we wanted to get as deep as possible after the snap. At UH, the idea is to make the steps a little shorter." (HSB)


Asked why UH wants shorter drops, Kepo'o said:
"The angle is tough for the linemen to protect you if you go back too deep. It's a little adjustment I have to make." (HSB)


About working with the receivers this summer, likely redshirt Kepo'o said:
"Right now, it's about timing. I made it through spring practice, so I'm working on keeping my arm in shape and knowing where they're supposed to be on specific plays." (HSB)


About how UH has offered him a scholarship and is appealing to him, Akron, OH safety Will Fleming said:
"Hawaii is at the top." (HSB)

HSB Note: "The 6-foot-4, 200-pound Fleming also has an offer from Akron, and has drawn interest from several Big Ten schools, including Illinois and Michigan State."


Fleming's Dad Jim, who used to coach at BSU and is now the Akron defensive coordinator, talked about Will's interest in UH:
"He's pretty jacked up about Hawaii. He's always checking them out online. I think he's trying to learn the haka." (HSB)

Note: Fleming will be visiting UH when UH plays BSU this year.