OS = Orlando Sentinel
Asked how their team compares to last year, Bryant Moniz said:
"We have a lot of raw talent on the team but talent isn't going to get us to where we were last year. Last year we were so good because we had a year under our belt of working together with the receivers. We don't have that this year, so it's a little more challenging for us but we just have to get on the same page. That's what makes this offense work, getting the receivers and the quarterback all on the same page. " (OS)
Asked if they are going to work on getting on the same page this summer, Moniz said:
"We're currently working on that, getting together with each other, and not only just playing football, kind of just bonding and getting to know each other is part of it too." (OS)
Asked if it is important during the summer for their team to get together and work on getting ready for the fall, Moniz said:
"It's definitely important. You see Drew Brees and all of those guys holding practices while the [NFL] lockout is in and that's kind of like the same sort of thing we have to do as players. We try to get the guys together to work out while our coaches aren't here." (OS)
Asked if it bothers him that he doesn't get much recognition nationally because his games are on late for East Coast viewers, Moniz said:
"Not really. I think I more so just play for my family and my home and being from Hawaii, I didn't have too much of a knowledge of the East Coast even before I started playing for Hawaii. The big thing for me is representing myself and my family here on the island. Whether we get national recognition, it doesn't mean too much to me. Football doesn't change still. I still have to play the same way I've been playing." (OS)
Asked if it was always his dream to play for Hawaii, Moniz said:
"I think for a lot of local guys, they all want to try and get off the Island. I think once I saw Colt Brennan's years, I knew that I wanted to play for Hawaii." (OS)
Asked if seeing what Colt did at UH inspires him to reach those heights, Moniz said:
"Our coach really emphasizes that there is no pro team in Hawaii, and we are like the biggest thing on the Island and when Colt had a great year, you could tell that the vibe around the Island was a different mood and everybody was proud to be from Hawaii. I think that motivated me to kind of bring that same effect to the Island and just make the people of Hawaii proud." (OS)
Asked if he has a pretty big family that comes out to support him, Moniz said:
"Maybe about 30 to 40 people. They take up a few parking spaces in the parking lot." (OS)
Asked if it is hard being a student-athlete and a parent, Moniz said:
"It can be difficult and it can be a handful but I try to use it as my motivation to do something good and to make a better life for my daughter." (OS)
Asked if playing in the NFL is something he wants to do, Moniz said:
"I guess I kind of doubt myself a little bit but I see guys like Drew Brees play and other guys that aren't the typical 6-foot-3, 6-foot-4 quarterback that everyone is looking for succeed. But after the NFL Draft and seeing a couple of my buddies get picked up, I kind of got motivated to reach for that goal and obtain that dream." (OS)
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college/2011/06/qa-with-hawaii-qb-bryant-moniz.html
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Colt Brennan is looking forward to competing for the starting QB job at Hartford
HSA Note: "Brennan faces competition from Josh McCown, who started eight games for the Colonials in 2010, and Jerrod Johnson, Hartford's No. 1 draft choice last month. McCown played in 47 NFL games, starting 31 of them, during an eight-year career with the Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Oakland Raiders and Carolina Panthers. Johnson, who played at Texas A&M, was not selected in the 2011 NFL Draft."
About how he's ready to compete for the starting QB job at Hartford, Colt Brennan said:
"Anytime you're going to play football, there's always going to be competition, no matter what year, no matter where you are. I'm excited for the competition. I'm looking forward to getting out there and playing football. That's my only focus right now. It's time to get ready for football, and football only." (HSA)
About about his relationship with Shakti Stream, who was driving the SUV that got into the accident, Colt said:
"Shakti is not an ex-girlfriend. I love her and will always love her. I may not be with her right now, but we'll always be part of each other's lives." (HSA)
About NY Jets QB Mark Sanchez, who has worked out with him recently and who was a senior in High School when Colt was at nearby Saddleback College, Colt said:
"He used to come to the games. We also have the same quarterback coach in Bob Johnson. We got to know each other over time. I've had a chance to see him over the years." (HSA)
About being part of JJ's goodwill/medical mission to American Samoa and being an instructor at football clinics, Colt said:
"I was blown away by the culture and the people. You get to Hawaii, where there's a rich tradition and culture, and it's magnified down there (in American Samoa) because there's not much diversity down there. It's all Samoan people. It was a fun experience, a life-changing experience." (HSA)
About studying Samoan at UH, Colt said:
"That was one of the things when I got down there that was very beneficial to me. I took three years of Samoan. People down there had some respect for that. It was a really fun experience, and I got to upgrade my vocabulary in Samoan." (HSA)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20110629_colt_says_hes_fit_and_ready_to_compete.html
About how he's ready to compete for the starting QB job at Hartford, Colt Brennan said:
"Anytime you're going to play football, there's always going to be competition, no matter what year, no matter where you are. I'm excited for the competition. I'm looking forward to getting out there and playing football. That's my only focus right now. It's time to get ready for football, and football only." (HSA)
About about his relationship with Shakti Stream, who was driving the SUV that got into the accident, Colt said:
"Shakti is not an ex-girlfriend. I love her and will always love her. I may not be with her right now, but we'll always be part of each other's lives." (HSA)
About NY Jets QB Mark Sanchez, who has worked out with him recently and who was a senior in High School when Colt was at nearby Saddleback College, Colt said:
"He used to come to the games. We also have the same quarterback coach in Bob Johnson. We got to know each other over time. I've had a chance to see him over the years." (HSA)
About being part of JJ's goodwill/medical mission to American Samoa and being an instructor at football clinics, Colt said:
"I was blown away by the culture and the people. You get to Hawaii, where there's a rich tradition and culture, and it's magnified down there (in American Samoa) because there's not much diversity down there. It's all Samoan people. It was a fun experience, a life-changing experience." (HSA)
About studying Samoan at UH, Colt said:
"That was one of the things when I got down there that was very beneficial to me. I took three years of Samoan. People down there had some respect for that. It was a really fun experience, and I got to upgrade my vocabulary in Samoan." (HSA)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20110629_colt_says_hes_fit_and_ready_to_compete.html
UH football fans in Hawaii may be able to order PPV games from both Oceanic and Hawaiian Telcom this season
HSA Note: "Oceanic Time Warner Cable and Hawaiian Telcom are preparing to offer packages this season. Bob Barlow, president of Oceanic, the UH rights holder, said parent company Time Warner is in negotiations with Hawaiian Telcom on an affiliate agreement that would allow both entities to show the games. Barlow said Hawaiian Telcom was negotiating only for PPV rights and he was not aware of interest by any other video programming providers."
Asked if they may be getting UH games also, a spokesman for DirecTV said:
"We have not discussed carriage and, as with any other channel, we'd have to evaluate the content and demand among our customers." (HSA)
About what they will charge Hawaiian Telcom for their PPV package (Oceanic renewal subscribers on Oahu were charged $420 last year), Oceanic President Bob Barlow said:
"We'll come up with a price that is fair for carrying UH football and how they position it will be completely up to them." (HSA)
Declining to comment on their plans to offer UH sports, Hawaiian Telcom said:
"We will share product and programming specifics of our TV service when the commercial introduction commences and as our rollout progresses." (HSA)
About how all non-PPV games will be available as part of Oceanic's basic package, Barlow said that their customers who had the basic plan last year:
"won't notice a difference at all." (HSA)
About how UH will gets more than the $2.3 million guaranteed from Oceanic based on sales, Barlow said:
"The more customers who take it (PPV), the more, potentially, UH will realize out of that." (HSA)
HSA Note: "For 2010, UH received $2.45 million, the school said."
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20110629_choice_coming_to_pay-perview.html
Asked if they may be getting UH games also, a spokesman for DirecTV said:
"We have not discussed carriage and, as with any other channel, we'd have to evaluate the content and demand among our customers." (HSA)
About what they will charge Hawaiian Telcom for their PPV package (Oceanic renewal subscribers on Oahu were charged $420 last year), Oceanic President Bob Barlow said:
"We'll come up with a price that is fair for carrying UH football and how they position it will be completely up to them." (HSA)
Declining to comment on their plans to offer UH sports, Hawaiian Telcom said:
"We will share product and programming specifics of our TV service when the commercial introduction commences and as our rollout progresses." (HSA)
About how all non-PPV games will be available as part of Oceanic's basic package, Barlow said that their customers who had the basic plan last year:
"won't notice a difference at all." (HSA)
About how UH will gets more than the $2.3 million guaranteed from Oceanic based on sales, Barlow said:
"The more customers who take it (PPV), the more, potentially, UH will realize out of that." (HSA)
HSA Note: "For 2010, UH received $2.45 million, the school said."
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20110629_choice_coming_to_pay-perview.html
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Oceanic may lose their exclusive hold over UH sports
HSA Note: "This season Oceanic takes over the UH sports contract that television station KFVE and its over-the-air antecedents have held for 28 years.
But the U.S. District Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C.'s June 10 decision allowing the Federal Communications Commission to require regional sports networks to share programming with other video programming providers and last week's licensing of Hawaiian Telcom for a 15-year cable franchise by the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has the potential to pose a challenge for Oceanic."
About how Oceanic should be concerned about competition from Hawaiian Telcom offering video over phone lines, Jeff Portnoy (Honolulu lawyer who specializes in media issues) said:
"I would say Oceanic needs to be significantly concerned about the likelihood it might have to share UH programming with its competition, including Hawaiian Telcom, DirecTV and others." (HSA)
About Hawaiian Telcom's possible plans to offer UH sports, Hawaiian Telcom spokeswoman Ann Nishida Fry said:
"Hawaiian Telcom is a longtime corporate supporter of the University of Hawaii, and we are well aware of the community's passion for our Warriors, 'Bows and Wahine teams. We will share product and programming specifics of our TV service when the commercial introduction commences and as our rollout progresses." (HSA)
about how Hawaiian Telcom or any competitor would have to pay Oceanic to offer UH sports, Brian Frederick (executive director of the Sports Fans Coalition) said:
"My understanding is they would have to go to an arbitration process if they can't come to a (financial) agreement." (HSA)
About how this court ruling is good for fans, Frederick said:
"At sportsfans.org, we've always stressed that sports programming should be made as available as possible to the consumer so that there is as much competition in the media as there is on the playing field." (HSA)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20110628_oceanics_uh_exclusivity_is_in_question.html
But the U.S. District Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C.'s June 10 decision allowing the Federal Communications Commission to require regional sports networks to share programming with other video programming providers and last week's licensing of Hawaiian Telcom for a 15-year cable franchise by the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has the potential to pose a challenge for Oceanic."
About how Oceanic should be concerned about competition from Hawaiian Telcom offering video over phone lines, Jeff Portnoy (Honolulu lawyer who specializes in media issues) said:
"I would say Oceanic needs to be significantly concerned about the likelihood it might have to share UH programming with its competition, including Hawaiian Telcom, DirecTV and others." (HSA)
About Hawaiian Telcom's possible plans to offer UH sports, Hawaiian Telcom spokeswoman Ann Nishida Fry said:
"Hawaiian Telcom is a longtime corporate supporter of the University of Hawaii, and we are well aware of the community's passion for our Warriors, 'Bows and Wahine teams. We will share product and programming specifics of our TV service when the commercial introduction commences and as our rollout progresses." (HSA)
about how Hawaiian Telcom or any competitor would have to pay Oceanic to offer UH sports, Brian Frederick (executive director of the Sports Fans Coalition) said:
"My understanding is they would have to go to an arbitration process if they can't come to a (financial) agreement." (HSA)
About how this court ruling is good for fans, Frederick said:
"At sportsfans.org, we've always stressed that sports programming should be made as available as possible to the consumer so that there is as much competition in the media as there is on the playing field." (HSA)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20110628_oceanics_uh_exclusivity_is_in_question.html
Monday, June 27, 2011
UH is getting $1.7 mil from the WAC, its last annual WAC check
HSA Note: "The University of Hawaii will receive one of its largest — and last — annual Western Athletic Conference checks today, $1,710,302, the conference said."
HSA Note: "The check UH is due to receive today is second only to the $4.92 million it earned in 2008 following the Bowl Championship Series Sugar Bowl appearance. It might help the athletic department finish in the black for the second time in a decade. But it is estimated to be about $1 million more than what the school can expect June 30, 2012, when UH forfeits most of its earnings as a penalty for departing the WAC."
HSA Note: "UH would receive a bowl stipend if it appears in the postseason and some other income, but it will be excluded from most of the major revenue sources, the WAC said. Actual bowl revenue, after expenses, is often less than $10,000 except in BCS appearances."
About how UH will be giving up its final year of revenue from the WAC, JD said:
"There's no question that when we made the announcement to go to the MWC there were going to be some costs incurred. This is an opportunity cost because it was definitely a known part of the equation that we were going to have to forego our revenue from the WAC in the last year. And, then, we have the known cost for beyond, when we are going to have to pay the travel subsidies." (HSA)
About spending about $1.2 mil/year on travel subsidies for the MWC and Big West, JD said:
"Assuming that we are in the black this year, it is going to be a challenge over the next couple of years, but our goal is to continue to have a balanced budget and pay down the accumulated (net) deficit. It is just that the loss of WAC revenue and travel subsidies the following year — and beyond — is going to have to be covered, so it will be somewhat challenging in the near term. But in the long term that challenge should evaporate." (HSA)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/20110624_uh_gets_17_million_from_wac.html
HSA Note: "The check UH is due to receive today is second only to the $4.92 million it earned in 2008 following the Bowl Championship Series Sugar Bowl appearance. It might help the athletic department finish in the black for the second time in a decade. But it is estimated to be about $1 million more than what the school can expect June 30, 2012, when UH forfeits most of its earnings as a penalty for departing the WAC."
HSA Note: "UH would receive a bowl stipend if it appears in the postseason and some other income, but it will be excluded from most of the major revenue sources, the WAC said. Actual bowl revenue, after expenses, is often less than $10,000 except in BCS appearances."
About how UH will be giving up its final year of revenue from the WAC, JD said:
"There's no question that when we made the announcement to go to the MWC there were going to be some costs incurred. This is an opportunity cost because it was definitely a known part of the equation that we were going to have to forego our revenue from the WAC in the last year. And, then, we have the known cost for beyond, when we are going to have to pay the travel subsidies." (HSA)
About spending about $1.2 mil/year on travel subsidies for the MWC and Big West, JD said:
"Assuming that we are in the black this year, it is going to be a challenge over the next couple of years, but our goal is to continue to have a balanced budget and pay down the accumulated (net) deficit. It is just that the loss of WAC revenue and travel subsidies the following year — and beyond — is going to have to be covered, so it will be somewhat challenging in the near term. But in the long term that challenge should evaporate." (HSA)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/20110624_uh_gets_17_million_from_wac.html
Top punt returner Samson Anguay suffered a torn ACL during players-coordinated passing drills
About tearing his ACL during a players-coordinated passing drill, Samson Anguay said:
"I planted it the wrong way, and all I heard was a 'pop' in my knee." (HSA)
"The doctor told me (the right ACL is) torn. I'm not sure if it's just a strain or something more." (HSA)
About how he is able to walk despite his injury, Anguay said:
"I'm not in that much pain. My whole family says, 'You're walking?' I can bend it a little. There's no swelling anymore." (HSA)
About dealing with his injury, Anguay said
"I'm icing it. I'm trying not to let my leg lock up. I'm trying to keep the motion still going. I bend it here and there." (HSA)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/20110622_top_punt_returner_anguay_tears_acl.html
"I planted it the wrong way, and all I heard was a 'pop' in my knee." (HSA)
"The doctor told me (the right ACL is) torn. I'm not sure if it's just a strain or something more." (HSA)
About how he is able to walk despite his injury, Anguay said:
"I'm not in that much pain. My whole family says, 'You're walking?' I can bend it a little. There's no swelling anymore." (HSA)
About dealing with his injury, Anguay said
"I'm icing it. I'm trying not to let my leg lock up. I'm trying to keep the motion still going. I bend it here and there." (HSA)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/20110622_top_punt_returner_anguay_tears_acl.html
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Jacob Patek is thankful to be able to play football again
VA = Victoria Advocate
VA Note: "Jacob Patek figured he was done with football. Patek was quite content working for Ganem & Kelly Surveyors in the Victoria area. Patek had squeezed the most out of football in high school at Memorial, on the collegiate level at Blinn College and the University of Hawaii, and professionally with a brief foray in the Canadian Football League with Hamilton and Montreal. Patek earned a degree in history at Hawaii in 2008 and was ready to embark on a new phase of his life after returning to Victoria."
About how he enjoyed his job, Patek said:
"I enjoyed being outside. It was something I could see myself doing." (VA)
About how Jerry Glanville told him that he was taking over the UFL team in Hartford, Patek said:
"I came home from work and heard he had gotten the job. The next day I was at work and had a thought - God, if you want me to do this have him call me. I'd rather it be God doing it than me going out on a limb. The next day Glanville called me." (VA)
About how he remembered how Patek played for him at UH, Glanville said:
"Patek can cover the slot or line up inside on a tight end, He can play the run like a linebacker and blitz the quarterback with quickness." (VA)
About being invited by Glanville to tryout for the Colonials in Houston in May, Patek said:
"I had been working out in Victoria on my own. My dad and I began putting together a gym in our garage last Christmas. I never really stopped having the desire to play football. I just thought it was time to move on with my life." (VA)
VA Note: "Glanville and assistant Bill Bradley were pleased with the 6-foot, 207-pound Patek's coverage skills, but the true test would come in the 40-yard dash. Patek not only impressed Glanville and Bradley, he surprised himself when he was clocked in 4.41 seconds. Glanville had Patek run the 40 again, and he finished with the identical time."
About running 4.41 times in the 40, Patek said:
"I hadn't run that fast on a coach's clock for a while. It felt really good. When my dad told me what time I had run, I was elated. I went back to the car and called my mom and broke down a little." (VA)
About offering Patek a free-agent contract, Glanville said:
"He's a good hitter who competes. He's a very good person inside. Who wouldn't want Jacob on their team?" (VA)
About taking Glanville's offer right away, Patek said:
"Coach Glanville told me there were two more tryouts and I could go home and cry about it first if I wanted to. I told him let's do it right now." (VA)
About playing for Glanville, Patek said:
"I do feel like I can go up there with a little more confidence. I know what he expects of me. I plan on going up there and doing my best." (VA)
About making the most of his last pro football opportunity, Patek said:
"The main thing that's really happened for me is maturing a little more. In Hawaii, my work ethic wasn't always the greatest. Training the past year and a half by myself, I've gotten better. I see it more as a blessing than something I have a right to. I'm taking it day by day. I'm not necessarily looking too far into the future. I'm going to enjoy the moment." (VA)
http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2011/jun/15/mf_onsports_061611_143046/?viewpoints
VA Note: "Jacob Patek figured he was done with football. Patek was quite content working for Ganem & Kelly Surveyors in the Victoria area. Patek had squeezed the most out of football in high school at Memorial, on the collegiate level at Blinn College and the University of Hawaii, and professionally with a brief foray in the Canadian Football League with Hamilton and Montreal. Patek earned a degree in history at Hawaii in 2008 and was ready to embark on a new phase of his life after returning to Victoria."
About how he enjoyed his job, Patek said:
"I enjoyed being outside. It was something I could see myself doing." (VA)
About how Jerry Glanville told him that he was taking over the UFL team in Hartford, Patek said:
"I came home from work and heard he had gotten the job. The next day I was at work and had a thought - God, if you want me to do this have him call me. I'd rather it be God doing it than me going out on a limb. The next day Glanville called me." (VA)
About how he remembered how Patek played for him at UH, Glanville said:
"Patek can cover the slot or line up inside on a tight end, He can play the run like a linebacker and blitz the quarterback with quickness." (VA)
About being invited by Glanville to tryout for the Colonials in Houston in May, Patek said:
"I had been working out in Victoria on my own. My dad and I began putting together a gym in our garage last Christmas. I never really stopped having the desire to play football. I just thought it was time to move on with my life." (VA)
VA Note: "Glanville and assistant Bill Bradley were pleased with the 6-foot, 207-pound Patek's coverage skills, but the true test would come in the 40-yard dash. Patek not only impressed Glanville and Bradley, he surprised himself when he was clocked in 4.41 seconds. Glanville had Patek run the 40 again, and he finished with the identical time."
About running 4.41 times in the 40, Patek said:
"I hadn't run that fast on a coach's clock for a while. It felt really good. When my dad told me what time I had run, I was elated. I went back to the car and called my mom and broke down a little." (VA)
About offering Patek a free-agent contract, Glanville said:
"He's a good hitter who competes. He's a very good person inside. Who wouldn't want Jacob on their team?" (VA)
About taking Glanville's offer right away, Patek said:
"Coach Glanville told me there were two more tryouts and I could go home and cry about it first if I wanted to. I told him let's do it right now." (VA)
About playing for Glanville, Patek said:
"I do feel like I can go up there with a little more confidence. I know what he expects of me. I plan on going up there and doing my best." (VA)
About making the most of his last pro football opportunity, Patek said:
"The main thing that's really happened for me is maturing a little more. In Hawaii, my work ethic wasn't always the greatest. Training the past year and a half by myself, I've gotten better. I see it more as a blessing than something I have a right to. I'm taking it day by day. I'm not necessarily looking too far into the future. I'm going to enjoy the moment." (VA)
http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2011/jun/15/mf_onsports_061611_143046/?viewpoints
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Ex-Michigan QB Tate Forcier contacted the Warriors about transferring to UH
HSA Note: "According to people familiar with the situation, UH received a three-page letter from Forcier, including a copy of his scholarship release from Michigan, where he played the past two seasons."
HSA Note: "Earlier this year, Michigan officials announced that Forcier was no longer with the football program. He finished his Wolverines career with 2,647 passing yards, 17 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 20 games. In February, he announced he would sign an aid agreement with Miami. But he never enrolled there, and recently told media outlets he was seeking to transfer to a school near his family's home in San Diego.
If Forcier transfers to an FBS school, he must sit out this coming season. He then would be eligible to play during the 2012 and 2013 seasons. Earlier this year, Wyoming quarterback Austyn Carta-Samuels — the Mountain West's freshman of the year in 2009 — explored the possibility of transferring to UH. But the Warriors decided not to pursue Carta-Samuels, who will play for Vanderbilt."
HSA Note: "David Graves, Cayman Shutter, Corey Nielsen and Kevin Spain are the other returning quarterbacks. Jeremy Higgins has transferred from Utah State, and received medical clearance Tuesday to participate in the Warriors' offseason program. Higgins must sit out this season in accordance with NCAA transfer rules."
About their 2011 roster, Mack said:
"I think this is probably the fastest and smartest team we've had — which are two really important ingredients to have in a successful team. We're getting close to where we want to be." (HSA)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20110615_ExMichigan_QB_Forcier_wants_to_be_a_Warrior.html
HSA Note: "Earlier this year, Michigan officials announced that Forcier was no longer with the football program. He finished his Wolverines career with 2,647 passing yards, 17 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 20 games. In February, he announced he would sign an aid agreement with Miami. But he never enrolled there, and recently told media outlets he was seeking to transfer to a school near his family's home in San Diego.
If Forcier transfers to an FBS school, he must sit out this coming season. He then would be eligible to play during the 2012 and 2013 seasons. Earlier this year, Wyoming quarterback Austyn Carta-Samuels — the Mountain West's freshman of the year in 2009 — explored the possibility of transferring to UH. But the Warriors decided not to pursue Carta-Samuels, who will play for Vanderbilt."
HSA Note: "David Graves, Cayman Shutter, Corey Nielsen and Kevin Spain are the other returning quarterbacks. Jeremy Higgins has transferred from Utah State, and received medical clearance Tuesday to participate in the Warriors' offseason program. Higgins must sit out this season in accordance with NCAA transfer rules."
About their 2011 roster, Mack said:
"I think this is probably the fastest and smartest team we've had — which are two really important ingredients to have in a successful team. We're getting close to where we want to be." (HSA)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20110615_ExMichigan_QB_Forcier_wants_to_be_a_Warrior.html
UH will play tough road games at high altitude in the MWC
About how in 2014 UH could play road games at Wyoming (7,220 feet altitude), Air Force (7,150 feet), Colorado State (4,800), Colorado (5,345) and BYU (4,553) in a single season, JD said:
"That's a possibility. Playing those teams, especially at their place, is tough. The strength of schedule is going to get tougher." (HSA)
HSA Note: "That's a far cry from the present Western Athletic Conference, in which the stadiums of only two league opponents, Utah State (4,600) and Nevada (4,546), are above 4,400 feet and UH plays one of them on the road each season. Over the years, UH is 3-5 at Wyoming, 1-4 at Air Force and 2-6 at CSU."
About dealing with the altitude, JD said:
"There are different ways to approach going to play at altitude. Coach (Bob) Wagner used to go in just before and other coaches have taken more time to acclimate. It is all about an individual coach's approach and getting the players to buy into it." (HSA)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20110615_Warriors_may_be_gasping_in_first_MWC_season.html
"That's a possibility. Playing those teams, especially at their place, is tough. The strength of schedule is going to get tougher." (HSA)
HSA Note: "That's a far cry from the present Western Athletic Conference, in which the stadiums of only two league opponents, Utah State (4,600) and Nevada (4,546), are above 4,400 feet and UH plays one of them on the road each season. Over the years, UH is 3-5 at Wyoming, 1-4 at Air Force and 2-6 at CSU."
About dealing with the altitude, JD said:
"There are different ways to approach going to play at altitude. Coach (Bob) Wagner used to go in just before and other coaches have taken more time to acclimate. It is all about an individual coach's approach and getting the players to buy into it." (HSA)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20110615_Warriors_may_be_gasping_in_first_MWC_season.html
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Colt Brennan is looking forward to playing in the UFL
About how the $20,000 in dental surgery he had after the car crash changed his smile, Colt said:
"It's new." (HSA)
About the scars on his head from the crash, Colt said:
"If I shaved my head, I've got some pretty gnarly scars." (HSA)
About Dr. Theresa Wang, who was driving the car that was hit by an SUV driven by Colt's ex-girlfriend, Colt said:
"The truth is, there's a lady still going through rehab right now. It's weird for me to talk about football." (HSA)
HSA Note: "Brennan had a stopover in Honolulu on Monday en route to American Samoa for a mission trip to distribute medical supplies. The June Jones Foundation is donating the supplies; the organization also donated $20,000 to the American Red Cross on behalf of the Japan relief fund."
About how he's been training in Arizona and California to prepare to play for Hartford, Colt said:
"I haven't played a real football game in more than three years. The NFL is a business. I wanted to play football, and coach Glanville gave me a chance. The doctor said I'm good to go. I'm making one more run for it. This is it. I'm going for it." (HSA)
About how Colt had a QB rating of 182.8 in 2006, the highest in NCAA history, JJ said:
"I played five years in the league, and I couldn't do that in the parking lot. I'm rooting for him. The biggest thing, for him, is to take that first hit." (HSA)
About being hit by defenders now, Colt said:
"I've got metal in me. Man, I'm like Iron Man. 'What, you're going to break something?' I've had everything broken." (HSA)
Looking forward to playing in the UFL, Colt said:
"I'm more excited now than when I was going into the NFL (in 2008). I want to play a real football game. These critics, these coaches, can judge you off a couple of series, a couple of times in preseason games. But you can't tell a player unless you watch him play a whole game. One of my big inspirations is I want to get back to the NFL, play in a game, and prove what we did in college was legit. ... It starts with (the UFL). This is my last hurrah." (HSA)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20110614_Colt_eager__to_play_again.html
"It's new." (HSA)
About the scars on his head from the crash, Colt said:
"If I shaved my head, I've got some pretty gnarly scars." (HSA)
About Dr. Theresa Wang, who was driving the car that was hit by an SUV driven by Colt's ex-girlfriend, Colt said:
"The truth is, there's a lady still going through rehab right now. It's weird for me to talk about football." (HSA)
HSA Note: "Brennan had a stopover in Honolulu on Monday en route to American Samoa for a mission trip to distribute medical supplies. The June Jones Foundation is donating the supplies; the organization also donated $20,000 to the American Red Cross on behalf of the Japan relief fund."
About how he's been training in Arizona and California to prepare to play for Hartford, Colt said:
"I haven't played a real football game in more than three years. The NFL is a business. I wanted to play football, and coach Glanville gave me a chance. The doctor said I'm good to go. I'm making one more run for it. This is it. I'm going for it." (HSA)
About how Colt had a QB rating of 182.8 in 2006, the highest in NCAA history, JJ said:
"I played five years in the league, and I couldn't do that in the parking lot. I'm rooting for him. The biggest thing, for him, is to take that first hit." (HSA)
About being hit by defenders now, Colt said:
"I've got metal in me. Man, I'm like Iron Man. 'What, you're going to break something?' I've had everything broken." (HSA)
Looking forward to playing in the UFL, Colt said:
"I'm more excited now than when I was going into the NFL (in 2008). I want to play a real football game. These critics, these coaches, can judge you off a couple of series, a couple of times in preseason games. But you can't tell a player unless you watch him play a whole game. One of my big inspirations is I want to get back to the NFL, play in a game, and prove what we did in college was legit. ... It starts with (the UFL). This is my last hurrah." (HSA)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20110614_Colt_eager__to_play_again.html
Monday, June 13, 2011
Interview with walk-on Corey Paclebar, who is working as a tour guide this summer to pay for school
About getting the tour guide job this summer, Corey Paclebar (who was raised in Oakland) said:
"I didn't think I was going to get it. I thought there would be too many requisites." (HSA)
About how he found out about the job via an ad on Craigslist, Paclebar said:
"I called up, and they called me in. I took a few tests, and passed." (HSA)
HSA Note: "He said he drives a 13-passenger van, with tours from Diamond Head to Haleiwa. The tours can last up to six hours. The other day, he led a group from Australia. They were from the same hometown as punter Alex Dunnachie, Paclebar's roommate."
About the tours that he gives, Paclebar said:
"It's an eco tour, so I have to talk about geology and how the islands were formed. It's interesting. I like to know about where I'm living, and the culture. Hawaii has a pretty interesting culture." (HSA)
Giving an example of a situation when language caused a problem for him, Paclebar said:
"I had a French group. They didn't speak any English, but they were really kind. We were going up to Diamond Head, and I said, 'When you get to the top, just wait for me.' I had to be the last one up because I had to make sure everybody went. By the time I got to the top, they were starting to walk down. I was like, 'Guys, hold on.' They didn't. The next time I saw them, they were at the bottom." (HSA)
HSA Note: "Paclebar, who will be a third-year sophomore, said he needed to work to remain in Hawaii this summer. He is listed as the top backup to No. 1 slotbacks Miah Ostrowski and Billy Ray Stutzmann. Paclebar said he tries to join teammates in morning workouts. But if there is a conflict with his work schedule, he will work out on his own in the afternoon."
About staying in Hawaii this summer, Paclebar said:
"I want to be ready in case my team needs me. I'm working hard to stay in shape." (HSA)
http://warriorbeat.honadvblogs.com/2011/06/12/puka-shell-tour-guide
"I didn't think I was going to get it. I thought there would be too many requisites." (HSA)
About how he found out about the job via an ad on Craigslist, Paclebar said:
"I called up, and they called me in. I took a few tests, and passed." (HSA)
HSA Note: "He said he drives a 13-passenger van, with tours from Diamond Head to Haleiwa. The tours can last up to six hours. The other day, he led a group from Australia. They were from the same hometown as punter Alex Dunnachie, Paclebar's roommate."
About the tours that he gives, Paclebar said:
"It's an eco tour, so I have to talk about geology and how the islands were formed. It's interesting. I like to know about where I'm living, and the culture. Hawaii has a pretty interesting culture." (HSA)
Giving an example of a situation when language caused a problem for him, Paclebar said:
"I had a French group. They didn't speak any English, but they were really kind. We were going up to Diamond Head, and I said, 'When you get to the top, just wait for me.' I had to be the last one up because I had to make sure everybody went. By the time I got to the top, they were starting to walk down. I was like, 'Guys, hold on.' They didn't. The next time I saw them, they were at the bottom." (HSA)
HSA Note: "Paclebar, who will be a third-year sophomore, said he needed to work to remain in Hawaii this summer. He is listed as the top backup to No. 1 slotbacks Miah Ostrowski and Billy Ray Stutzmann. Paclebar said he tries to join teammates in morning workouts. But if there is a conflict with his work schedule, he will work out on his own in the afternoon."
About staying in Hawaii this summer, Paclebar said:
"I want to be ready in case my team needs me. I'm working hard to stay in shape." (HSA)
http://warriorbeat.honadvblogs.com/2011/06/12/puka-shell-tour-guide
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Several of the top Hawaii OL/DL recruits at the Big Man's Camp say that their
HSA Note: "Offensive lineman Paulay Asiata, who will play for Colorado in the fall, attended the Hawaii football team's Big Man's Camp for offensive and defensive linemen. Asiata came to watch his cousin, defensive end Titus Failauga, who is expected to be one of the state's top high school football juniors this coming season."
About going to the Big Man's Camp, DE Titus Failauga said:
"My cousin told me it was a good camp. I thought I'd come out here and try to do my best." (HSA)
About how this is the 4th year that UH is hosting a series of camps for high school-aged players, Mack said:
"I think it's part of my responsibility as head football coach of the University of Hawaii to have a reasonably priced camp so players can work on techniques and fundamentals from, in my opinion, some of the best assistant coaches in the country." (HSA)
About how he attended the camp when he was in high school, now-Warrior Frank Loyd said:
"It's a pretty good camp." (HSA)
Moanalua High OL (and Frank Loyd's brother) Chris Loyd said that he is 6'3" and 240 pounds now, but:
"I was 185 last year." (HSA)
HSA Note: "Kory Rasmussen, a defensive lineman from Kamehameha Schools, and McKinley offensive lineman MacKenzie Togafau drew the most attention. Rasmussen is 6-3 and 255 pounds. He already has received scholarship offers from Colorado, Arizona and Washington."
About how he's interested in UH and his family has always supported UH, Kory Rasmussen said:
"I'm looking at UH, too. We've always supported UH. We've gone to the games." (HSA)
About how he's been offered scholarships by Colorado, Oregon, and Utah, MacKenzie Togafau said:
"All I'm thinking about is playing ball and doing well in school." (HSA)
About how Colorado and Washington State told him they will offer him scholarships even though he can't sign an LOI until 2013, Failauga said:
"Hopefully, I'll get more this year." (HSA)
Asked about UH, Failauga said:
"My dad is a big UH fan." (HSA)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20110611_big_men_get_big_look_at_UH_football_camp.html
About going to the Big Man's Camp, DE Titus Failauga said:
"My cousin told me it was a good camp. I thought I'd come out here and try to do my best." (HSA)
About how this is the 4th year that UH is hosting a series of camps for high school-aged players, Mack said:
"I think it's part of my responsibility as head football coach of the University of Hawaii to have a reasonably priced camp so players can work on techniques and fundamentals from, in my opinion, some of the best assistant coaches in the country." (HSA)
About how he attended the camp when he was in high school, now-Warrior Frank Loyd said:
"It's a pretty good camp." (HSA)
Moanalua High OL (and Frank Loyd's brother) Chris Loyd said that he is 6'3" and 240 pounds now, but:
"I was 185 last year." (HSA)
HSA Note: "Kory Rasmussen, a defensive lineman from Kamehameha Schools, and McKinley offensive lineman MacKenzie Togafau drew the most attention. Rasmussen is 6-3 and 255 pounds. He already has received scholarship offers from Colorado, Arizona and Washington."
About how he's interested in UH and his family has always supported UH, Kory Rasmussen said:
"I'm looking at UH, too. We've always supported UH. We've gone to the games." (HSA)
About how he's been offered scholarships by Colorado, Oregon, and Utah, MacKenzie Togafau said:
"All I'm thinking about is playing ball and doing well in school." (HSA)
About how Colorado and Washington State told him they will offer him scholarships even though he can't sign an LOI until 2013, Failauga said:
"Hopefully, I'll get more this year." (HSA)
Asked about UH, Failauga said:
"My dad is a big UH fan." (HSA)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20110611_big_men_get_big_look_at_UH_football_camp.html
Friday, June 10, 2011
UH talks about its campaign for Bryant Moniz for the Heisman
About their project to push Bryant Moniz for the Heisman, sports information director Derek Inouchi said:
"It is our big summer project, our biggest." (HSA)
HSA Note: "The Heisman Pundit and ESPN.com are among the outlets that have put Moniz on their Heisman watch lists. National outlets have begun to set up interviews. Unlike Colt Brennan's 2007 candidacy that resulted in a third-place finish and cost the school about $25,000 for materials, postage and out-sourced production of "A Colt Following," Moniz's venture, still largely wrapped in secrecy, is strictly bottom line. Videos, sure. Statistical updates, of course. Stories and testimonials, yup. Even some Hawaii travelogue. But UH says the project is all in-house and electronic to keep costs down in these austere times. No DVDs or cute trinkets in the mail like the ones that marked award and post-season honors campaigns for Brennan, Tim Chang, Vince Manuwai and Al Noga."
If Moniz and UH do well when they open the season against Colorado and Washington, Inouchi said that:
"we may need to expand things." (HSA)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/ferdswords/20110610_UH_will_throw_Hail_Mary_for_Monizs_Heisman_chase.html
"It is our big summer project, our biggest." (HSA)
HSA Note: "The Heisman Pundit and ESPN.com are among the outlets that have put Moniz on their Heisman watch lists. National outlets have begun to set up interviews. Unlike Colt Brennan's 2007 candidacy that resulted in a third-place finish and cost the school about $25,000 for materials, postage and out-sourced production of "A Colt Following," Moniz's venture, still largely wrapped in secrecy, is strictly bottom line. Videos, sure. Statistical updates, of course. Stories and testimonials, yup. Even some Hawaii travelogue. But UH says the project is all in-house and electronic to keep costs down in these austere times. No DVDs or cute trinkets in the mail like the ones that marked award and post-season honors campaigns for Brennan, Tim Chang, Vince Manuwai and Al Noga."
If Moniz and UH do well when they open the season against Colorado and Washington, Inouchi said that:
"we may need to expand things." (HSA)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/ferdswords/20110610_UH_will_throw_Hail_Mary_for_Monizs_Heisman_chase.html
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Feature on Drew Loftus, who turned down a scholarship to NMSU to walk on to UH
About walking on to UH, receiver Drew Loftus said:
"Hawaii looks like a fun place to play." (HSA)
HSA Note: "As a senior at Kennewick (Wash.) High, Loftus was named to the ' 2010 3-A All-State football team, which was selected by sports writers from across Washington. Loftus was Kennewick's quarterback, punter and punt returner. As an outfielder, he was selected to Baseball Northwest's Top 100 list. Washington offered Loftus a partial scholarship in baseball. New Mexico State offered a full ride in football."
About how UH's offense was a good match for him, Loftus said:
"It's the type of offense I want to fit in to." (HSA)
HSA Note: "In mulling his options, he met with family friends Kyle and Tyson Kafentzis. Kyle Kafentzis is among five brothers who played defensive back for the Warriors. Tyson Kafentzis, Kyle's nephew, and his brother Landon also were Warriors.
Loftus said he is 6 feet 2 and 185 pounds. He is capable of running 40 yards in 4.5 seconds."
About how his hobbies include snowboarding, longboarding and playing the guitar, Loftus said:
"Mostly mellow stuff, a little Jack Johnson." (HSA)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20110608__Prep_QB_will_walk_on_play_receiver_at_UH.html
"Hawaii looks like a fun place to play." (HSA)
HSA Note: "As a senior at Kennewick (Wash.) High, Loftus was named to the ' 2010 3-A All-State football team, which was selected by sports writers from across Washington. Loftus was Kennewick's quarterback, punter and punt returner. As an outfielder, he was selected to Baseball Northwest's Top 100 list. Washington offered Loftus a partial scholarship in baseball. New Mexico State offered a full ride in football."
About how UH's offense was a good match for him, Loftus said:
"It's the type of offense I want to fit in to." (HSA)
HSA Note: "In mulling his options, he met with family friends Kyle and Tyson Kafentzis. Kyle Kafentzis is among five brothers who played defensive back for the Warriors. Tyson Kafentzis, Kyle's nephew, and his brother Landon also were Warriors.
Loftus said he is 6 feet 2 and 185 pounds. He is capable of running 40 yards in 4.5 seconds."
About how his hobbies include snowboarding, longboarding and playing the guitar, Loftus said:
"Mostly mellow stuff, a little Jack Johnson." (HSA)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20110608__Prep_QB_will_walk_on_play_receiver_at_UH.html
UH will work on filling their last opening in 2014 and 2015 now that the MWC decided on just 8 conference games
About how they had been talking with USC and others about possible games in 2014 and/or 2015, but had put those talks on hold while waiting to find out whether the MWC will play 8 or 9 conference games starting in 2014, JD said:
"We were in conversations with several schools, but had to put those on the back burner, waiting to see if they'd go with eight or nine (game schedules)." (HSA)
About how he'll try to fill their last opening in 2014 and 2015 now that the MWC decided on 8 conference games, associate AD Carl Clapp said:
"I've got a whole list of (possible opponents) in a folder and now we can call back and start to close some deals." (HSA)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20110608_8game_MWC_slate_leaves_few_pukas.html
"We were in conversations with several schools, but had to put those on the back burner, waiting to see if they'd go with eight or nine (game schedules)." (HSA)
About how he'll try to fill their last opening in 2014 and 2015 now that the MWC decided on 8 conference games, associate AD Carl Clapp said:
"I've got a whole list of (possible opponents) in a folder and now we can call back and start to close some deals." (HSA)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20110608_8game_MWC_slate_leaves_few_pukas.html
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Feature on the Na Koa fundraiser in Kauai
GI = Garden Isle
Abotu how the Warriors will continue to get players from Kauai (they have 5 now), Mack said:
"Of all the neighboring islands, this is the largest group we have — and we're after two more that are still in high school that I can't talk about." (GI)
GI Note: "All five current Warriors — seniors Kenny Estes, Jett Jasper and Vaughn Meatoga, sophomore Siasau "Saui" Matagiese and redshirt freshman Sean Shigematsu — were on hand to sign autographs and take pictures with guests, while McMackin also mingled with the crowd, even parting with his conference championship ring for a photo op."
Praising the people of Kauai, Mack said:
"The people here are just outstanding. My wife and I love to come over here. We've come and done the two-mile walks and ridden in the parade and gone to the rodeo or the picnics. We're from Oregon and this island reminds us more of Oregon because of the agriculture on the inside, but we have Hawai'i on the outside of the island." (GI)
About having 5 Kauai players representing UH, Jett Jasper said:
"It's really a unique experience. It's the first time all three high schools have been represented — Kapa'a, Waimea and Kaua'i High. I feel like the whole island is behind us and definitely roots for UH because of that." (GI)
Praising their younger Warriors from Kauai, Shigematsu and Matagiese, Vaughn Meatoga said:
"I never knew Sean and Saui before, but I get to play against Sean and I work with Saui. I get to see how good Sean is as an offensive lineman and he's just scratched the surface of his potential. He's going to be one of the best offensive tackles.
Saui is one of the hardest-working defensive players. A lot of the coaches brag about his work ethic. He just pops off the screen. You just turn on the film and you see him running from whistle to whistle, so coaches love him for that. These guys, we take them under our wing." (GI)
About how their team has a good work ethic, Kenny Estes said:
"This year, we definitely have a hard-working team and we can see it in our workouts. We kind of know where we want to get, the leaders just have to step up and bring the team together." (GI)
About how Meatoga is one of hteir leaders, Mack said:
"He was a leader last year as a junior and with he and Kaniela (Tuipulotu), we're as tough in the middle as anyone in the country. Vaughn will be a leader this year, also. He's weighing around 300 pounds, great attitude, great student. If a person was to live a good life, they'd be Vaughn Meatoga. He's a special person." (GI)
About how it was good for him to watch the team play last year, Shigematsu said:
"It was great just watching the guys play. It was a good experience. Just going in there with a chip on our shoulder, being the underdog, it feels great coming out on top." (GI)
About wanting to be the first repeat WAC champions for UH, Jasper said:
"The biggest key word I think you guys should know is 'back to back.' That's what we're trying to do — back-to-back WAC champions. Never been done before by a University of Hawai'i football team and we definitely want to achieve that." (GI)
Proud of their 3 NFL draft picks in the recent NFL draft, Mack said:
"We're very proud of that. Number one, we want them to get their degree and those guys did get their degree. The second thing, we want to prepare them for as high as they can go in football. Through speed and quickness and learning the game, we use pro techniques to get them ready to play." (GI)
About how they have been able to let their young receivers and RBs watch and learn so they will be ready to contribute this season, Mack said:
"Miah Ostrowski is one of them. Darius Bright is another, and two running backs that I think people will like. We sort of put the 'run' back in the run and shoot this year." (GI)
Looking forward to playing for UH after transferring from Portland State, Matagiese said:
"I'm just excited to finally get back on the field. I don't have to sit outside and watch the games. (The coaches) told me I had a really good spring and they invited me to camp, so that's a plus. If I do good in camp, hopefully I can get on the field more. They were talking about using me a lot on special teams, as well, because I'm a big guy that can move more. So we'll see how that goes." (GI)
About how he learned a lot during his redshirt year last season, Shigematsu said:
"It was great, a good learning experience. The veterans really took us under their wing and showed us a pretty good time and I learned a lot from them. Right now I'm just focusing on where I'm at, playing at right tackle. I'm not really worried about if I'm going to start or anything like that. I'm just focusing on the plays and getting the system down." (GI)
About how they will be better this season than people think, Mack said:
"People don't really know us. They don't know the hearts of our players and coaches, they don't know how hard they work." (GI)
Agreeing with Mack's statement, Meatoga said:
"We've seen our potential and we really don't see any ceiling." (GI)
http://thegardenisland.com/sports/college/article_fd5369b0-8f41-11e0-a9f5-001cc4c002e0.html?mode=story
Abotu how the Warriors will continue to get players from Kauai (they have 5 now), Mack said:
"Of all the neighboring islands, this is the largest group we have — and we're after two more that are still in high school that I can't talk about." (GI)
GI Note: "All five current Warriors — seniors Kenny Estes, Jett Jasper and Vaughn Meatoga, sophomore Siasau "Saui" Matagiese and redshirt freshman Sean Shigematsu — were on hand to sign autographs and take pictures with guests, while McMackin also mingled with the crowd, even parting with his conference championship ring for a photo op."
Praising the people of Kauai, Mack said:
"The people here are just outstanding. My wife and I love to come over here. We've come and done the two-mile walks and ridden in the parade and gone to the rodeo or the picnics. We're from Oregon and this island reminds us more of Oregon because of the agriculture on the inside, but we have Hawai'i on the outside of the island." (GI)
About having 5 Kauai players representing UH, Jett Jasper said:
"It's really a unique experience. It's the first time all three high schools have been represented — Kapa'a, Waimea and Kaua'i High. I feel like the whole island is behind us and definitely roots for UH because of that." (GI)
Praising their younger Warriors from Kauai, Shigematsu and Matagiese, Vaughn Meatoga said:
"I never knew Sean and Saui before, but I get to play against Sean and I work with Saui. I get to see how good Sean is as an offensive lineman and he's just scratched the surface of his potential. He's going to be one of the best offensive tackles.
Saui is one of the hardest-working defensive players. A lot of the coaches brag about his work ethic. He just pops off the screen. You just turn on the film and you see him running from whistle to whistle, so coaches love him for that. These guys, we take them under our wing." (GI)
About how their team has a good work ethic, Kenny Estes said:
"This year, we definitely have a hard-working team and we can see it in our workouts. We kind of know where we want to get, the leaders just have to step up and bring the team together." (GI)
About how Meatoga is one of hteir leaders, Mack said:
"He was a leader last year as a junior and with he and Kaniela (Tuipulotu), we're as tough in the middle as anyone in the country. Vaughn will be a leader this year, also. He's weighing around 300 pounds, great attitude, great student. If a person was to live a good life, they'd be Vaughn Meatoga. He's a special person." (GI)
About how it was good for him to watch the team play last year, Shigematsu said:
"It was great just watching the guys play. It was a good experience. Just going in there with a chip on our shoulder, being the underdog, it feels great coming out on top." (GI)
About wanting to be the first repeat WAC champions for UH, Jasper said:
"The biggest key word I think you guys should know is 'back to back.' That's what we're trying to do — back-to-back WAC champions. Never been done before by a University of Hawai'i football team and we definitely want to achieve that." (GI)
Proud of their 3 NFL draft picks in the recent NFL draft, Mack said:
"We're very proud of that. Number one, we want them to get their degree and those guys did get their degree. The second thing, we want to prepare them for as high as they can go in football. Through speed and quickness and learning the game, we use pro techniques to get them ready to play." (GI)
About how they have been able to let their young receivers and RBs watch and learn so they will be ready to contribute this season, Mack said:
"Miah Ostrowski is one of them. Darius Bright is another, and two running backs that I think people will like. We sort of put the 'run' back in the run and shoot this year." (GI)
Looking forward to playing for UH after transferring from Portland State, Matagiese said:
"I'm just excited to finally get back on the field. I don't have to sit outside and watch the games. (The coaches) told me I had a really good spring and they invited me to camp, so that's a plus. If I do good in camp, hopefully I can get on the field more. They were talking about using me a lot on special teams, as well, because I'm a big guy that can move more. So we'll see how that goes." (GI)
About how he learned a lot during his redshirt year last season, Shigematsu said:
"It was great, a good learning experience. The veterans really took us under their wing and showed us a pretty good time and I learned a lot from them. Right now I'm just focusing on where I'm at, playing at right tackle. I'm not really worried about if I'm going to start or anything like that. I'm just focusing on the plays and getting the system down." (GI)
About how they will be better this season than people think, Mack said:
"People don't really know us. They don't know the hearts of our players and coaches, they don't know how hard they work." (GI)
Agreeing with Mack's statement, Meatoga said:
"We've seen our potential and we really don't see any ceiling." (GI)
http://thegardenisland.com/sports/college/article_fd5369b0-8f41-11e0-a9f5-001cc4c002e0.html?mode=story
Monday, June 6, 2011
Feature on Dustin Adams committing to the Warriors
About why he committed to the Warriors, Dustin Adams said:
"I went up there last week, on Monday through Wednesday, and I toured the college and met all of the coaches. It felt good. That's why I made my decision. Yep, I decided to become a Warrior." (HSA)
HSA Note: "As a junior in 2010, Adams played right tackle. He was named to the All-State team. One college scouting service rated Adams as North Dakota's top offensive lineman. A few years ago, a former associate alerted Gordy Shaw, now UH's line coach, to a promising offensive lineman. At the time, Adams had just completed the eighth grade. This year, Shaw was reminded to check on Adams' progress. Adams said he is "almost 6-5" and weighs 285 pounds."
About the recruiting visit that Gordy Shaw offered him after Shaw watched videos of his team's offense and exchanged several e-mails with him, Adams said:
"I loved everything about the trip. I liked the coaches and the players. I got a chance to watch the players work out. I liked that. I got a chance to meet coach (Greg) McMackin. He's a really cool guy, a stand-up guy."" (HSA)
HSA Note: "Adams said he had received interest from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Oregon and North Dakota. UH was the first I-A program to offer a scholarship."
About how he enjoys basketball, hunting and fishing, Adams said:
"I'm actually fishing right now. We're fishing out at Devils Lake. It's about 2 hours east of Minot. We're fishing out of a boat. We're just trolling right now. We're fishing for (Northern PIke)." (HSA)
Adams said that the weather (which was been nice lately) in Minot earlier in the year was:
"cold, rainy and windy." (HSA)
About playing in Hawaii, Adams said:
"I always wanted to go somewhere where it's warm. It works out." (HSA)
http://warriorbeat.honadvblogs.com/2011/06/05/out-of-the-cold/
"I went up there last week, on Monday through Wednesday, and I toured the college and met all of the coaches. It felt good. That's why I made my decision. Yep, I decided to become a Warrior." (HSA)
HSA Note: "As a junior in 2010, Adams played right tackle. He was named to the All-State team. One college scouting service rated Adams as North Dakota's top offensive lineman. A few years ago, a former associate alerted Gordy Shaw, now UH's line coach, to a promising offensive lineman. At the time, Adams had just completed the eighth grade. This year, Shaw was reminded to check on Adams' progress. Adams said he is "almost 6-5" and weighs 285 pounds."
About the recruiting visit that Gordy Shaw offered him after Shaw watched videos of his team's offense and exchanged several e-mails with him, Adams said:
"I loved everything about the trip. I liked the coaches and the players. I got a chance to watch the players work out. I liked that. I got a chance to meet coach (Greg) McMackin. He's a really cool guy, a stand-up guy."" (HSA)
HSA Note: "Adams said he had received interest from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Oregon and North Dakota. UH was the first I-A program to offer a scholarship."
About how he enjoys basketball, hunting and fishing, Adams said:
"I'm actually fishing right now. We're fishing out at Devils Lake. It's about 2 hours east of Minot. We're fishing out of a boat. We're just trolling right now. We're fishing for (Northern PIke)." (HSA)
Adams said that the weather (which was been nice lately) in Minot earlier in the year was:
"cold, rainy and windy." (HSA)
About playing in Hawaii, Adams said:
"I always wanted to go somewhere where it's warm. It works out." (HSA)
http://warriorbeat.honadvblogs.com/2011/06/05/out-of-the-cold/
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Jerry Glanville said that Colt at his best is like a video game player
HC = Hartford Courant
HC Note: "A day after signing a contract with the Colonials, quarterback Colt Brennan was helping out at the team's tryout camp Saturday at Middletown High. And amid players of all shapes, sizes and talent levels, Brennan's crisp passes stood out."
About throwing passes at their team's tryout camp, Colt Brennan said:
"Just being on the field, I appreciate it. I'm really excited to just go out and play football." (HC)
About watching Colt play in at UH when he was a coach there, Jerry Glanville said:
"I've seen him at his best. I'm telling you, it was like a video game the way he put up points." (HC)
Looking forward to the opportunity with Hartford, Colt said:
"I've been through a lot. I'm just thankful to have an opportunity to go out and play football again. That was almost taken away from me. It hasn't been easy, but I'm here." (HC)
http://articles.courant.com/2011-06-04/sports/hc-colonials-0605-20110604_1_colt-brennan-hartford-colonials-hawaii
HC Note: "A day after signing a contract with the Colonials, quarterback Colt Brennan was helping out at the team's tryout camp Saturday at Middletown High. And amid players of all shapes, sizes and talent levels, Brennan's crisp passes stood out."
About throwing passes at their team's tryout camp, Colt Brennan said:
"Just being on the field, I appreciate it. I'm really excited to just go out and play football." (HC)
About watching Colt play in at UH when he was a coach there, Jerry Glanville said:
"I've seen him at his best. I'm telling you, it was like a video game the way he put up points." (HC)
Looking forward to the opportunity with Hartford, Colt said:
"I've been through a lot. I'm just thankful to have an opportunity to go out and play football again. That was almost taken away from me. It hasn't been easy, but I'm here." (HC)
http://articles.courant.com/2011-06-04/sports/hc-colonials-0605-20110604_1_colt-brennan-hartford-colonials-hawaii
Wyoming's football coach says that the MWC won't lose much by replacing TCU, Utah, and BYU with Boise State, UH, Fresno State, and Nevada
Asked for his thoughts on the new MWC after BSU joins this year and UH, Nevada, and Fresno State joins next year, Wyoming football coach Dave Christensen said:
"I think it is good, and we will continue to be a strong conference. It will be a more even playing field from a financial (budgetary) standpoint with the other teams coming in as compared to those who have departed. So I think there will be more balance and more parity within the league. I'm excited about Boise State, Fresno State, Nevada and Hawaii becoming part of it. I don't think we lose a bunch because they are all quality teams who have played in bowl games." (Laramie Boomerang)
http://www.laramieboomerang.com/articles/2011/06/05/sports/doc4deb15ed0dcb6825553789.txt
"I think it is good, and we will continue to be a strong conference. It will be a more even playing field from a financial (budgetary) standpoint with the other teams coming in as compared to those who have departed. So I think there will be more balance and more parity within the league. I'm excited about Boise State, Fresno State, Nevada and Hawaii becoming part of it. I don't think we lose a bunch because they are all quality teams who have played in bowl games." (Laramie Boomerang)
http://www.laramieboomerang.com/articles/2011/06/05/sports/doc4deb15ed0dcb6825553789.txt
The MWC may not be able to get more TV money for 5 years
About how the MWC's TV partners have no big reason to give the MWC more TV money now since there are 5 years left on the TV contract, Lee H. Berke, president of LHB Sports, Entertainment & Media Inc. said:
"It is all in CBS/Comcast's court going forward. There's no compelling reason at this point, as I see it, for the current deal to be reopened. Certainly the conference can approach them but more, I think, they are at the mercy of (their partners)." (HSA)
Asked about the MWC getting more TV money to reflect the increases other conferences are getting, Tim Fitzpatrick, spokesman for Comcast, would only say that Comcast:
"is focused on getting ready for the 2011 football season." (HSA)
About the MWC's TV deal, Dean Jordan, senior VP at Wasserman Media Group that has been a consultant for the MWC said that:
"the conference is continually in discussions with its broadcast partners and everyone has the same objectives, and that is for the MWC to get as much exposure as it possibly can to generate revenue and for its networks to obtain the greatest amount of distribution as possible." (HSA)
HSA Note: "UH's membership agreement with the MWC says the conference "shall use its reasonable effort — but shall not be obligated to" secure the $2.3 million annual guarantee the school has been banking from its deal with Oceanic Time Warner Cable."
My commentary on the key numbers presented with this article:
Pac-12 $20.8 million
Big 10 $17.6 million
Southeastern $17 million
Big 12 $15 million
Mountain West $1.1 million
The Pac-12, Big 10, and MWC do *not* give local TV rights to their schools, so the money listed for them includes their local TV rights. The SEC and Big 12 schools *do* own their local TV rights. For example, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia make quite a bit of money for their local TV rights...those SEC schools will make more than the Pac-12 does from TV. Texas will be getting more than $12 mil/year (the deal averages out to $15 mil/year) from ESPN for their local TV rights, which they will get in addition to their conference TV money.
This is similar to have the MWC was making 3x the TV money that the WAC had been making, but UH was making about triple what all MWC teams made from TV because UH could sell its local TV rights to Oceanic/K5 while MWC teams couldn't sell their local TV rights.
When comparing TV money, the fact about whether or not schools own their local TV rights *really* does matter. UH's PPV deal is a great example of the $$$ difference, since UH has been making triple the TV money that TCU, BYU, and Utah have been making...that will change this season with Utah's Pac-12 membership and BYU's huge ESPN deal.
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20110605_Playing_catchup.html
"It is all in CBS/Comcast's court going forward. There's no compelling reason at this point, as I see it, for the current deal to be reopened. Certainly the conference can approach them but more, I think, they are at the mercy of (their partners)." (HSA)
Asked about the MWC getting more TV money to reflect the increases other conferences are getting, Tim Fitzpatrick, spokesman for Comcast, would only say that Comcast:
"is focused on getting ready for the 2011 football season." (HSA)
About the MWC's TV deal, Dean Jordan, senior VP at Wasserman Media Group that has been a consultant for the MWC said that:
"the conference is continually in discussions with its broadcast partners and everyone has the same objectives, and that is for the MWC to get as much exposure as it possibly can to generate revenue and for its networks to obtain the greatest amount of distribution as possible." (HSA)
HSA Note: "UH's membership agreement with the MWC says the conference "shall use its reasonable effort — but shall not be obligated to" secure the $2.3 million annual guarantee the school has been banking from its deal with Oceanic Time Warner Cable."
My commentary on the key numbers presented with this article:
Pac-12 $20.8 million
Big 10 $17.6 million
Southeastern $17 million
Big 12 $15 million
Mountain West $1.1 million
The Pac-12, Big 10, and MWC do *not* give local TV rights to their schools, so the money listed for them includes their local TV rights. The SEC and Big 12 schools *do* own their local TV rights. For example, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia make quite a bit of money for their local TV rights...those SEC schools will make more than the Pac-12 does from TV. Texas will be getting more than $12 mil/year (the deal averages out to $15 mil/year) from ESPN for their local TV rights, which they will get in addition to their conference TV money.
This is similar to have the MWC was making 3x the TV money that the WAC had been making, but UH was making about triple what all MWC teams made from TV because UH could sell its local TV rights to Oceanic/K5 while MWC teams couldn't sell their local TV rights.
When comparing TV money, the fact about whether or not schools own their local TV rights *really* does matter. UH's PPV deal is a great example of the $$$ difference, since UH has been making triple the TV money that TCU, BYU, and Utah have been making...that will change this season with Utah's Pac-12 membership and BYU's huge ESPN deal.
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20110605_Playing_catchup.html
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Feature on Brenden Daley
About the tattoo (which took nearly 8 hours to get) on his chest, Brenden Daley said:
"The hands are roughed up to mean hard work. That's the world in your hands to make a beautiful life. That's what it means. Each and every day." (HSA)
About making an interception during a drill, running a long distance with it, then being told to get back on the field (by LB Aaron Brown) instead of going to the sideline for a rest, Daley said:
"I'm in Hawaii. I love it out here. Know what's better? The weather. I can train all day, all night." (HSA)
About choosing UH because of Mack, Brian Smith and Tony Tuioti, Daley said:
"I felt they were standup people, standup guys. I fell in love with this place from the start." (HSA)
About being on scholarship, where California JCs do not offer scholarships, Daley said:
"I'm on a meal plan. I love it. Coming from a (junior college) to this, it's truly paradise." (HSA)
http://warriorbeat.honadvblogs.com/2011/06/03/the-daley-show/
"The hands are roughed up to mean hard work. That's the world in your hands to make a beautiful life. That's what it means. Each and every day." (HSA)
About making an interception during a drill, running a long distance with it, then being told to get back on the field (by LB Aaron Brown) instead of going to the sideline for a rest, Daley said:
"I'm in Hawaii. I love it out here. Know what's better? The weather. I can train all day, all night." (HSA)
About choosing UH because of Mack, Brian Smith and Tony Tuioti, Daley said:
"I felt they were standup people, standup guys. I fell in love with this place from the start." (HSA)
About being on scholarship, where California JCs do not offer scholarships, Daley said:
"I'm on a meal plan. I love it. Coming from a (junior college) to this, it's truly paradise." (HSA)
http://warriorbeat.honadvblogs.com/2011/06/03/the-daley-show/
Friday, June 3, 2011
Colt Brennan signed with the Hartford Colonials
FR = Football Reporters Online
Excited to sign with the Hartford Colonials, Colt Brennan said:
"The UFL over the last two years has maintained a respect level and has done a lot of things to help a lot of players get back to the NFL. That's my ultimate goal. I'm so excited and grateful to have a chance to play football this fall. My only focus right now is playing for the Hartford Colonials." (FR)
Thankful for the opportunity to play again, Colt said:
"With so much that I've had to go through over the last couple of years, I'm just really thankful that I have a place to play football this year. I'm so excited at the opportunity and potential of being a starting quarterback in a real football game. That hasn't happened in over three years. I cannot wait. If I get an opportunity to be a starter in a real football game, it will probably be a memory and a moment that lasts me a long time in my life after all I've been through the last three years." (FR)
http://www.footballreportersonline.com/tag/2011-ufl-season/
Excited to sign with the Hartford Colonials, Colt Brennan said:
"The UFL over the last two years has maintained a respect level and has done a lot of things to help a lot of players get back to the NFL. That's my ultimate goal. I'm so excited and grateful to have a chance to play football this fall. My only focus right now is playing for the Hartford Colonials." (FR)
Thankful for the opportunity to play again, Colt said:
"With so much that I've had to go through over the last couple of years, I'm just really thankful that I have a place to play football this year. I'm so excited at the opportunity and potential of being a starting quarterback in a real football game. That hasn't happened in over three years. I cannot wait. If I get an opportunity to be a starter in a real football game, it will probably be a memory and a moment that lasts me a long time in my life after all I've been through the last three years." (FR)
http://www.footballreportersonline.com/tag/2011-ufl-season/
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Interview with Bess about his trip to Costa Rica
About how there is a phrase in Costa Rica that is similar to "living aloha", Davone Bess said:
"It's 'pura vida,' and it means 'pure life.' " (HSA)
About digging ditches, clearing paths, and helping to fix a recreation center during his 2-week trip to Costa Rica, Bess said:
"Oh, man, we were working. We were digging ditches. We were chopping trees. I got to swing a machete. We were doing it all. It was the full two weeks of working hard, and I enjoyed every minute of it." (HSA)
HSA Note: "Earlier this year, Bess created the nonprofit Bess Route Foundation. He staged a charity basketball tournament in Oakland, where he was raised. Proceeds went to youth organizations in the Bay Area. He said he is planning a basketball game in Honolulu in February, in conjunction with the Police Activity League."
About his charitable work, Bess said:
"I've been very blessed. I want to help others." (HSA)
HSA Note: "That was the motivation in signing up with Global Volunteers. He had heard that organization planned to help the village in Costa Rica. As part of his agreement with Adidas, Bess received apparel and equipment instead of financial compensation. He planned to deliver soccer balls and equipment to the village's girls soccer team."
About flying from Miami to the Costa Rican capital of San Jose, Bess said:
"When I landed, it kind of gave me flashbacks to Hawaii. The mountains. The sky. At least from the airport." (HSA)
About the traffic in San Jose, Bess said:
"There were impatient drivers. It was chaos." (HSA)
About the 4.5-hour drive to the mountain region, Bess said:
"They didn't have many paved roads. It was dirt and gravel. They call it the 'Costa Rican massage' because you just bounce all over the place, going over potholes and big rocks." (HSA)
About how the town they went to made do with little amenities, Bess said:
"The girls soccer team that represents the village doesn't even have the proper equipment, and they go on long trips." (HSA)
About bringing electric skillets, rice cookers and heart monitors, Bess said:
"It was good to see the kids smiling and full of joy." (HSA)
About how his group then stayed to work on the ditches and building projects, Bess said:
"It felt great to work." (HSA)
Reflecting on his 2 weeks in Costa Rica, Bess said:
"I felt very fortunate. When I look back on my life, I didn't have much growing up. But what I had was a lot more than some of them had. They don't have much, but they're appreciative of everything they have. They're not worried about what they don't have. They taught me a lot. They taught me about pura vida." (HSA)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20110601_Blessed_Bess_gives_of_himself_to_village_in_Costa_Rica.html
"It's 'pura vida,' and it means 'pure life.' " (HSA)
About digging ditches, clearing paths, and helping to fix a recreation center during his 2-week trip to Costa Rica, Bess said:
"Oh, man, we were working. We were digging ditches. We were chopping trees. I got to swing a machete. We were doing it all. It was the full two weeks of working hard, and I enjoyed every minute of it." (HSA)
HSA Note: "Earlier this year, Bess created the nonprofit Bess Route Foundation. He staged a charity basketball tournament in Oakland, where he was raised. Proceeds went to youth organizations in the Bay Area. He said he is planning a basketball game in Honolulu in February, in conjunction with the Police Activity League."
About his charitable work, Bess said:
"I've been very blessed. I want to help others." (HSA)
HSA Note: "That was the motivation in signing up with Global Volunteers. He had heard that organization planned to help the village in Costa Rica. As part of his agreement with Adidas, Bess received apparel and equipment instead of financial compensation. He planned to deliver soccer balls and equipment to the village's girls soccer team."
About flying from Miami to the Costa Rican capital of San Jose, Bess said:
"When I landed, it kind of gave me flashbacks to Hawaii. The mountains. The sky. At least from the airport." (HSA)
About the traffic in San Jose, Bess said:
"There were impatient drivers. It was chaos." (HSA)
About the 4.5-hour drive to the mountain region, Bess said:
"They didn't have many paved roads. It was dirt and gravel. They call it the 'Costa Rican massage' because you just bounce all over the place, going over potholes and big rocks." (HSA)
About how the town they went to made do with little amenities, Bess said:
"The girls soccer team that represents the village doesn't even have the proper equipment, and they go on long trips." (HSA)
About bringing electric skillets, rice cookers and heart monitors, Bess said:
"It was good to see the kids smiling and full of joy." (HSA)
About how his group then stayed to work on the ditches and building projects, Bess said:
"It felt great to work." (HSA)
Reflecting on his 2 weeks in Costa Rica, Bess said:
"I felt very fortunate. When I look back on my life, I didn't have much growing up. But what I had was a lot more than some of them had. They don't have much, but they're appreciative of everything they have. They're not worried about what they don't have. They taught me a lot. They taught me about pura vida." (HSA)
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20110601_Blessed_Bess_gives_of_himself_to_village_in_Costa_Rica.html
JD expects that they will sell out of season parking passes for Warrior games at Aloha Stadium for the inner circle passes and Koa bus lot
About how their strong first-day results yesterday for their online reverse auction lead him to believe that they will sell out of season parking passes in the most desirable Aloha Stadium locations, JD said:
"My prediction is the demand for the inner circle passes and Koa bus lot will definitely sell out at some point." (HSA)
HSA Note: "Season parking passes for 1,620 stalls went on sale Tuesday with about 25 percent of the 800 most expensive ones ($400) being sold. Prices will drop by $50 to $350 (inner circle), $300 (Koa lot) and $250 (Kamehameha lot) at noon today and by another $50 at noon each day through Saturday. UH said it hopes to come close to the more than $400,000 realized in last year's inaugural reverse auction."
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20110601_UH_expects_to_sell_out_stadium_parking_spots.html
"My prediction is the demand for the inner circle passes and Koa bus lot will definitely sell out at some point." (HSA)
HSA Note: "Season parking passes for 1,620 stalls went on sale Tuesday with about 25 percent of the 800 most expensive ones ($400) being sold. Prices will drop by $50 to $350 (inner circle), $300 (Koa lot) and $250 (Kamehameha lot) at noon today and by another $50 at noon each day through Saturday. UH said it hopes to come close to the more than $400,000 realized in last year's inaugural reverse auction."
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20110601_UH_expects_to_sell_out_stadium_parking_spots.html
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