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Congratulations to the UH Wahine softball team, which was selected to play in the NCAA tournament.  They play their first game at Arizona State on Friday against Mississippi State.  Here’s what coach Bob Coolen had to say:

“I am totally awestruck,” head coach Bob Coolen said. “The team started cheering before I saw it on the television screen. It shows that the WAC has gotten stronger and is playing tougher competition as a whole. We are no longer a one or two team conference. The NCAA selecting four teams from the WAC is a real monumental accomplishment and makes a statement.” 

And here’s what Sportshawaii.com member HK had to say:

YES!!! Wow, getting in despite the drop at the end of the season is a sign of respect by the committee. It puts WAC softball in a positive light. Now they get the chance to prove the committee right. 

Join the discussion: Rainbow Wahine earn berth in NCAA Softball Regionals.

Posted By: Tombo Ahi | Filed under: Sports News on May 12th, 2008 | Comments Off

Thank you Finlandia for sharing this email with us:

Aloha Hawaii Football Fans,

Thank you for your interest in purchasing away game tickets from us. Order forms will be available online at hawaiiathletics.com beginning Monday, May 12 (see below for more detailed information). With the recent success of the team, coupled with the limited supply of tickets being received from host institutions, the UH Athletics Department has implemented a plan to distribute away game tickets.

2008 UH FOOTBALL AWAY GAME INFORMATION

DAY DATE OPPONENT PRICE DEADLINE NOTES
SAT 08/30 FLORIDA $50.00 05/23 Currently available to season ticket holders only
SAT 09/13 OREGON STATE $46.00 05/23 Currently available to season ticket holders only
SAT 10/04 FRESNO STATE $45.00 08/01
FRI 10/17 BOISE STATE $56.00 08/15
SAT 11/1 UTAH STATE $42.00 09/05
SAT 11/8 NEW MEXICO STATE $23.00 09/05

Football Away Game Tickets Policy

With the increasing demand for football away game tickets coupled with the limited quantities we are receiving from the host institutions, the UH Athletics Department has instituted the following policy for obtaining game tickets.

Priority ordering and ticket allocation will be done in the following order based on availability:

1) Koa Anuenue Sport Package patrons & UH Corporate Partners
2) Season Ticket Holders (by priority rank*)
3) General Public

*Priority rank is determined by how much you paid in premium seat contributions in the 2007-08 season for all UH sports combined. After ranked patrons are processed, season ticket holders who did not contribute any premium seat contributions in the 2007-08 season, will be processed based on when your order form and payment was received.

Current season ticket holders (of record in 2007):
For the Florida & Oregon State away games only, tickets will be limited to the amount of football season tickets you purchased last season (2007), up to a maximum of 6 tickets for season ticket holders.

Example: A season ticket holder that had 4 season tickets in 2007 can purchase up to 4 tickets for each road/away game this year. A season ticket holder that had 10 tickets in 2007 can only purchase up to the maximum of 6 tickets.

General public sale for Florida and/or Oregon State game tickets will begin on June 2 based on availability. Information on a potential general public sale will be released at a later date.

To access further information and order forms, please use the following link:
http://www.hawaiiathletics.com/Ticket/2008-fb-away.html

Join the discussion:  Away game ticket info

Posted By: Scott | Filed under: Site News on May 10th, 2008 | No Comments »

The UH Wahine soccer team rounded out their 2008 recruiting class with the signing of two more players today. Here’s a list of the ‘08 class:

2008 University of Hawaii Women’s Soccer Recruiting Class
Colleen Burns (Defender/5-8/Coronado, Calif./Coronado HS)
Rachel Domingo (Midfielder/5-2/Honolulu, Oahu/Roosevelt HS)
Chaney Lopez (Defender/5-3/Kapolei, O`ahu/Kapolei HS)
Brittani Lum (Midfielder/5-7/Folsom, Calif./St. Francis HS)
Kanani Taaca (Goalkeeper/5-6/Waianae, O`ahu/Kamehameha Schools)

Earlier this week, the UH Wahine basketball team signed six players for the upcoming 2008-09 season. Here’s a list:

Breanna Arbuckle - F, 6-0, Chandler HS, Chandler, Ariz.
Julita Bungaite - F/C, 6-2, Weatherford College, Vilnius, Lithuania
Rebecca Dew - C, 6-3, Family Christian Academy, Auckland, New Zealand
Jennifer Hamilton - PG, 5-6, Diamond Ranch HS, Diamond Ranch, Calif.
Sarah Ilic - F/C, 6-2, Chipola College, Fla., Victoria, Australia
Briauna Linton - G, 5-10, Narbone HS, Harbor City, Calif.

In football news, Dave Reardon writes that Greg McMackin is resting in Vegas before heading back to work, which includes recruiting for the 2009 class. Stephen Tsai has some details about UH trying to open up a recruiting pipeline in Utah, as well as using a “buddy system” for local recruiting.

The Warriors are going with the buddy system in recruiting locally.
Coaches are paired in recruiting specific Hawai‘i schools. For instance, Rich Miano and Dave Aranda tag-teamed the Maui high schools this past week.
The strategy helps the new coaches — Aranda, Nick Rolovich, Brian Smith, Alex Gerke — familiarize themselves with the local schools.

Posted By: Tombo Ahi | Filed under: Sports News on May 8th, 2008 | Comments Off

Several former UH players were in NFL minicamps this weekend.  Davone Bess stood out in Miami Dolphins minicamp, displaying sure hands and great route-running.  He was profiled in the Sun-Sentinel.  The article included quotes from June Jones, Ron Lee and Dolphins coach Tony Sparano.

Colt Brennan was unable to practice in the Washington Redskins’ minicamp due to his recent surgery, but he attended and observed for all three days.  KHON and KITV had video of Colt in camp, while the ExtremeSkins website had a lot of photos.

Jason Rivers was praised by Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher.

Jeff Ulbrich, Isaac Sopoaga and Ashley Lelie worked out at 49ers minicamp, with Ulbrich working out extensively at first team TED linebacker, and Sopoaga at left defensive end. Lelie talked about learning Mike Martz’ offense. He practiced at flanker and even took the ball on a reverse.

Posted By: Tombo Ahi | Filed under: Sports News on May 5th, 2008 | Comments Off

Tomorrow, May 4th, the UH Rainbow Dancers will be holding a car wash fundraiser at JN Automotive near the airport from 10am to 3pm. There will also be games, music and prizes. So if your car needs a thorough cleaning and you want to support the Rainbow Dancers, Sunday is your lucky day.

Will you be there? Join the discussion — Rainbow Dancer car wash: May 4

Posted By: Tombo Ahi | Filed under: Uncategorized on May 3rd, 2008 | Comments Off

NelsoO’s Three Deep projections
(By NelsonO)

FYI names are in Alphabetical order and not a depth chart

Here is how I see the three-deep depth chart after spring practice:

DEFENSE:
LDE- Clore, Toilolo, Veikune
LDT- J. Leonard, Savaiigaea, (Laeli-injured)
RDT- Meatoga, Tufaga, Keala Watson
RDE- C.J. Allen-Jones, Fonoti, Purcell

WLB- Ahmad, A. Leonard, Kiesel-Kauhane
MLB- Elimimian, Lolotai, Satele
SLB- Kafentzis, Pedersen, Soares

LCB- Dowling, Mouton, Perry
RCB- Davis, Roberts, Torres

SS- Monteilh, Silva
FS- K. Estes, D. Thomas
(Note- Safeties Gibson, Nauahi, Porlas, and Robinson were injured)

OFFENSE:
QB- Funaki, Graunke, Santos
(After Saturday’s scrimmage, the third spot is open for discussion)

RB- Libre, Wright-Jackson, (Farmer-injured)
(Difficult to exclude Cox, Heun, and Rego)

LWO- Avery, Lofton, Salas
RWO- Lane, Linkner, Pollard

LSB- Medeiros, Nasca, Washington
RSB- Bain, Pilares, (Taylor-injured)

LT- Hisatake, Kia, (Letuli-injured)
LG- AhSoon, Ginlack, Johnson
C- J. Estes, Hansen, Lefiti
RG- Ieru, Lipp, Tuioti-Mariner
RT- Laurel, Steinhoff, A. Thomas

Also note that some players have seen reps on either side. For example, Dowling has taken reps at both right conerback and left cornerback. Laurel has taken reps at both right tackle and left tackle.

Join the discussion:  Three Deep

Posted By: Scott | Filed under: Site News on April 30th, 2008 | No Comments »

Congratulations to the Warriors who signed or will sign with NFL teams. They include:

Jason Rivers (Tennessee Titans)
Davone Bess (Miami Dolphins)
Ryan Grice-Mullins (Houston Texans)
Hercules Satele (Arizona Cardinals)

In addition, Karl Noa will have a tryout with the New York Jets, and more players may be signing in the next few days.

The only Warrior drafted was Colt “Steal of the Draft” Brennan, who was taken in the 6th round by the Washington Redskins.

Here are news video compilations (part 1 and part 2) covering the draft and free-agent signings.

Here’s audio of a phone interview Colt Brennan had with Leahey and Leahey.

UPDATE: Here’s a list of minicamp schedules for all NFL teams.

Posted By: Tombo Ahi | Filed under: Sports News on April 29th, 2008 | Comments Off

The Black team, led by quarterback Inoke Funaki, defeated the Green team in the “Warrior Bowl” spring game earlier tonight at Aloha Stadium. A crowd of about 10,000 was in attendance.

Dave Reardon had a live play-by-play on the UH Sports Extra blog.

Here’s a recap from the UH Athletics department.

Read and partcipate in a fan discussion about the game: Reaction after the spring game.

UPDATE: Scott edited together some video highlights from the game. Check it out!

UPDATE 2: Chawan Cut’s photos from the Ohana Fest have been posted in the photo gallery.

Posted By: Tombo Ahi | Filed under: Sports News on April 27th, 2008 | Comments Off

Highly touted JC All-American small forward Roderick Flemings signed a national letter of intent with the UH men’s basketball team today. Here’s what Coach Nash had to say:

“This is an exciting day for Hawai`i basketball,” Nash said. “The elite programs across the country were after Roderick and he decided Hawai`i was the best fit for him. He’s a complete package–a bona fide scorer and offensive weapon, who can also rebound and defend. Not since A.C. Carter have we signed a player with the type of talent and excitement that Roderick brings.”

And here’s what uhwarriors had to say:

Unbelieveable!!! Way to go Nash, Farmer, Wheeler and Ganot!!! Just hope he completes his summer school work successfully. The Weatherford JC connection is great with with Nerijus Puida, Mindaugas Burneika, Vaidotas Peciukas, John Wilder and now Roderick Flemmings.

Join the discussion: Flemings Commits to UH

Posted By: Tombo Ahi | Filed under: Sports News on April 26th, 2008 | Comments Off

The new Under Armour UH football uniforms were unveiled at a press conference on Wednesday.  You can view this Advertiser video (along with more photos) to get a closer look, along with reaction from the players.  Chawan Cut has a news broadcast compilation here.

So what do you think of the new uniforms?  Voice your opinion in this football forum thread.

Posted By: Tombo Ahi | Filed under: Sports News on April 24th, 2008 | Comments Off