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Comment from: al [Visitor]

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04/09/07 @ 11:33

Comment from: AZWARRIOR22 [Visitor]

First?

04/09/07 @ 11:33

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Boom baby!

04/09/07 @ 11:33

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Al gets the Gold medal - Did you read it first al ?

04/09/07 @ 11:34

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

And the old guy takes the lead! J/K Al...

04/09/07 @ 11:34

Comment from: al [Visitor]

i thought you were my friend wreck?

04/09/07 @ 11:35

Comment from: al [Visitor]

yeah, i read it. i took that evelyn wood speed reading course some 40 years ago...when i was 3.

nah.

04/09/07 @ 11:36

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

I can hear our linebackers already wanting to do some smacking around. Wait till Fall when Francis Maka gets to raise it a few bars. Then throw in #31 for that gang tackle

Paaa - Taaak !

04/09/07 @ 11:37

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Ferd has been on vacation for a week.
Of course, he only told the editors. He's a strange duck in that way.

04/09/07 @ 11:37

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Whatever happened to Evelyn Wood?
Is she still alive?
Did I skim past her obit?

04/09/07 @ 11:38

Comment from: 99club [Visitor]

ST- Is that insurance policy through the NCAA's program?

04/09/07 @ 11:39

Comment from: al [Visitor]

i am not surprised at how well blaze soares has done. i remember watching him as a starter during his soph year at castle thinking then that this kid got it. then when i realized he was only 15 yrs old. wow.

he has size, speed, and football instincts (smarts). he just gets better each year. doesn't he run a 4.6 something? in two years he will be drafted too.

plus with a football name like blaze...

04/09/07 @ 11:40

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

I am Al... Just playin man. Good to be back to the blog. Did wayyy tooo much cooking yesterday.
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Colt Brennan as a safety. I guess these guys know the offence best.

I was wondering if Colt's insurance policy includes mishaps by the AD and his staff???

04/09/07 @ 11:41

Comment from: Tom Mui [Visitor]

GUAVA:

I wasn't sure whether "Guava" on a tee-shirt is a generic or if it was you. This was about a week or so in a Kapiolani condo.

04/09/07 @ 11:42

Comment from: al [Visitor]

mav

maka is already in camp. transferred this spring with hisatake via san mateo cc. the are buddies by the way.

st said he may move to de.

04/09/07 @ 11:42

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

ST, Thank you very much for the update. I'm glad that Colt took out the insurance policy...hopefully he won't need it but it is good to be protected just in case.

04/09/07 @ 11:46

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

Was Taylor part of the gang tackle on Mario Coxs? Haha... good to see McMackin happy enough to bring his grandson and wife around. He must be Gellin-like-a-fellon.

04/09/07 @ 11:47

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

17 doesn't seem like a typical number for LBs like Eliminian...is there a story behind why he chose that number?

04/09/07 @ 11:48

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Actuallyl, Francis Maka is in camp. He's being used as a defensive end.

04/09/07 @ 11:48

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Taylor, by the way, is about 10 years old.

04/09/07 @ 11:49

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

WreckinEyez,

I'm guessing that Colt has the standard insurance policy through the NCAA. That covers injury, but not AD mistakes. Players in programs successful enough to have to take out insurance policies normally know their schedule a year or two in advance.

04/09/07 @ 11:50

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Thanks. I'm still a bit mixed on some of the JC recruits.

DE huhu?. Yea Baby, Bring on the 4 - 3 D !

04/09/07 @ 11:53

Comment from: Sleepless in Seattle [Visitor]

Mark my words, Soares will be a maniac once GM gives him the green light to blitz

04/09/07 @ 11:54

Comment from: al [Visitor]

earlier today brother "madeinhawaii" posted a link to the story. i gather many did not open it to read.

i think you will find this a very interesting read...

How to find the right man for the job
April 5, 2007

Mike DeCourcy

At the heart of the issue, basketball coaches aren't really fired because they lose or underachieve or fail to meet expectations. They are fired because their bosses made lousy hires.

From South Florida to Arkansas to Iowa, athletic directors have made a hash of their coaching searches.

If only they'd remember a few simple guidelines, these ADs might wind up with their own Ben Howlands.

1. Your job is not as good as you think. This is true even of the best programs. Except North Carolina. The Carolina job is that good, but the Heels aren't hiring anyone who didn't go to school there, anyway.

It's essential every school recognize where it stands in the pecking order. Arkansas should have known that despite its greater basketball tradition, the current state of college athletics makes the Texas A&M job at least as good. Why would Billy Gillispie move to make $2 million if he could get about the same money with the Aggies? Simple answer: He wouldn't. So what was Arkansas' response to failing to land him? A representative for the Razorbacks called Rick Barnes, whose job at Texas is immensely better. Not surprisingly, Barnes was not interested.

If you understand your job's strengths and weaknesses, you can better identify who will be the best coach available -- and willing -- to be your hire.

When Iowa asked Tennessee's permission to interview Vols coach Bruce Pearl, he reacted as though he'd just been French-kissed by Camilla Parker Bowles. Supposedly, the Hawkeyes needed to prove to some fans Pearl would not be interested, but that was like throwing up a halfcourt shot in the first minute of a Final Four game just to prove you can't make it. It's pointless.

Seeing others reject a job makes subsequent candidates more leery about the detriments of the position -- and it drives up their prices. With agents and search firms available to handle behind-the-scenes contacts, no school needs to be in a position to be publicly rejected.

3. Plan ahead. Some ADs go through a full season knowing they will hire a basketball coach when it's over, but they avoid getting the hiring process started until the current coach is gone. Would a coach construct a game plan after the opening tip?

Any coaching search still continuing after three weeks -- South Florida's, for instance -- is going badly. Arkansas let Stan Heath go because it believed Gillispie would accept the job, then it was left scrambling for another option. Its "plan" consisted simply of arrogance.

4. No search committees. More schools are starting to realize what a disaster it can be to allow biology professors and student body presidents to have input into hiring a coach. But just as doctors continue to vaccinate for diseases that have vanished from this country, it's important to remind everyone of the dangers of search committees. They slow progress, distort the process and involve too many people who have no idea what they're doing.

Other than that, they are a great idea.

all to familiar, huh?

thanks madeinhawaii.

...nuff said

04/09/07 @ 11:54

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

I know ST,

I figured he was young. Just playin a little.

04/09/07 @ 11:54

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

From what I've read about Maka and from the stats I've seen, he would seem like a great fit at 4-3 DE.

04/09/07 @ 11:54

Comment from: Warrior Dave [Visitor]

The naming of the new head coach is down to 4 finalist? Then I feel confident we will know who was selected by the end of the NBA finals!

I guess the football schedule takes a back seat to naming the head coach for basketball. It would be a pity if we played just 12 games...

04/09/07 @ 11:57

Comment from: homey [Visitor]

Didn't Evelyn Wood die over 10 years ago.

Saw CB on the Augie T. TV show last night. He talked about his reasons for staying and skanked to Natural Vibrations.

I need another 3-day weekend.

04/09/07 @ 11:57

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

ST,

There is an awful similarity with "your" final four remark, and hf's remark about the, final four, scenario....had to re-read your comment, he,he.

04/09/07 @ 11:57

Comment from: madeinhawaii [Visitor] · http://artistsinhawaii.com/evj

Evelyn Wood (Logan, Utah, January 8, 1909–August 26, 1995).

Unlike Mavis Beacon, Evelyn Wood was a real person.

04/09/07 @ 11:59

Comment from: NooYawkWarriorFan [Visitor]

31st?

04/09/07 @ 11:59

Comment from: al [Visitor]

i am guessing that colt has sought and acquired an insurance policy to protect against injury damaging to his future career as a professional quarterback.

probably in the multi-million range over a period of time. i believe that one could acquire such through lloyd's of london.

that has been done before. i would. hey, can i write the policy?

04/09/07 @ 11:59

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Meant to say "Mixed Up" on what recruits are here, and who arrives for Fall practice.
Very excited to see the 4 - 3 come back, and with this heavy hitting squad, have the upmost confidence the defense rankings will improve dramatically.

04/09/07 @ 12:03

Comment from: NelsonO [Visitor]

Stephen, I agree with you; Soares has looked very good in practice.

I don't want to mention any names, but Soares knocked one of the slotbacks into oblivion today.

I hate to pick on a little kid, but that Taylor guy needs to lose that Oakland Raiders t-shirt during practice.

04/09/07 @ 12:04

Comment from: al [Visitor]

mctruck,

the final four is not over. can't be because we would have had a coach by now. i was promised. again.

maybe, st meant that we are down to the final four so therefore we will have a selection of the final four after the final four.

be patient. he promised. again.

04/09/07 @ 12:05

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

al,

I had the same feeling about Blaze.
I agree, UH got a good one from Castle, and hopefully, more to come.

04/09/07 @ 12:05

Comment from: oxymoron [Visitor]

shucks, I thought Francis Maka was brought in to be new athletic DIRECTOR. Ha ha!

04/09/07 @ 12:06

Comment from: lava [Visitor]

Does Colt's insurance policy covers claims of damage caused by an idiotic AD?

In case you are reading Herman, I am referring to you.

04/09/07 @ 12:07

Comment from: al [Visitor]

the kid must have fallen asleep on his keyboard again. he will wake up with the longest message of letters and symbols.

i keep telling not too much breakfast braddah.

...on another note, good to see you back leila girl.

04/09/07 @ 12:08

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

al,

I'm laughing as I read your explaination....good one. If I read that comment over and over....then I might get totally confused??..but maybe that's how it was meant to be by hf....the "master confuser."

04/09/07 @ 12:08

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

I don't hold my breath for anything the AD puts up as a deadline. This is getting beyond ridiculous. The only thing I would bet on is something else gettin' screwed up.

04/09/07 @ 12:08

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

That is the joke I was trying to make Lava...

But hey AL, If you did write it up then you could put in that clause.

04/09/07 @ 12:09

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

I dint fall asleep on my keyboard. I did that on the bed. I wanted to give some of the old guys a shot at posting first. I was so delighted to see my compassion payed off.

04/09/07 @ 12:11

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

howzit...DPK; Wreck....

how's you're day going?

04/09/07 @ 12:11

Comment from: al [Visitor]

mctruck

i believe that his kid brother is playing for castle hs. i think also a lb'er.

reload baby!

04/09/07 @ 12:12

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

Kid, That is like betting that the sun will come up tomorrow. Instant winner.
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I like the fact that the team still have the mindset to gang tackle. Does McMackin use the Big Bag?

04/09/07 @ 12:12

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

"paid" not "payed". Hey did youz guyz know that the Google tool bar has spellcheck?

04/09/07 @ 12:13

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

al,

Castle has a big lineman whom UH is courting as we speak, right?

04/09/07 @ 12:14

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Hey, NelsonO:
Actually, the Raiders stands for his Youth Football League team in Lubbock. Greg McMackin actually helped coach it.
I found out why McMackin seems so pleasant. He has a raspy voice. He could yell, "Tsai sucks," but it would come out in a nice tone.

04/09/07 @ 12:15

Comment from: al [Visitor]

still groggy eh brother kid? new words eh? "dint" and "payed". that is totally not like you man.

go get some coffee so you can stay awake with us old guys.

peace.

04/09/07 @ 12:15

Comment from: al [Visitor]

mc

yup, solomon koehler, as well as the entire west coast.

04/09/07 @ 12:17

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

I thought of the Kid this morning. Somebody was talking about a guy who decided to swim in the Amazon River. Apparently he did it while avoiding piranha.

04/09/07 @ 12:17

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

My day is going ok, thanks. I'm gonna do some laundry and work on my novel. How's yours going?
What's Tsai talking about new rules here. No food talk before 9PM and we can't call for anybody's firing? What the heck are we gonna post about?

04/09/07 @ 12:18

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

If you guys need a detailed report of practice, ask NelsonO. He stands near Dr. Dave and has some of the best observations. He's a crafty one. He smiles, acts polite and then writes the best practice reviews.

04/09/07 @ 12:18

Comment from: al [Visitor]

yes we know of the spellcheck. that was revealed during your trek to the amazons.

no problem, now go get some coffee before you further embarass yourself.

hey, who loves you baby?

04/09/07 @ 12:19

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

McTruck,

It is always good to see your post. It is like Hawaii with a Texas two step. My day is going fine, thanks for asking. I was going nuts at the fish auction today considering how low the prices went down to on Ahi 100+... as low as $1.20 a pound. If I didn't have to work today I would have been there bidding. But I'll tell you more after 9:00 tonight.
___________________

I always like spring practice because they always try new things. The coaches really get a chance to entertain their ideas.

ST,

Who is emerging as the leader for next year? I would guess Colt, Bess, RGM, and Lafaele.

04/09/07 @ 12:19

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

Piranhas don't often attack large swimming things I understand.

04/09/07 @ 12:19

Comment from: al [Visitor]

oh, don't get any ideas, i meant that in my best telly savalas voice.

04/09/07 @ 12:19

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

ST,

that was me about the amazon swimmer, avoiding the PIRANHAS...I thought it might have been hf(the swimmer), maybe training how to navigate his way through all of, Tsai's piranhas.

04/09/07 @ 12:21

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

al, I deliberately misspell words so that youz guyz aren't intimidated by my seeming perfection.

04/09/07 @ 12:21

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

I never banned food talk.
I never banned talking about family.
I did bad flaunting one's wealth. Apparently after that, somebody decided to ban me.
Oh, well.
Life goes on.

04/09/07 @ 12:23

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

Anybody wanna know the title to my novel?

04/09/07 @ 12:23

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

WreckinEyez is a very smart man. I think you're right about those leaders. I also see Patek emerging as a leader in the secondary.

04/09/07 @ 12:24

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

DPK,

Go ahead and tell big guy....what is the title??

04/09/07 @ 12:25

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

I too was curious about that guy who swam the Amazon. The whole time I was thinking "Pahranas!?!, Giant Meat Eating Fish!?!?, Blood Sucking Eels!?!?!

What the heck is he thinking!?!?"
_________________

But then that is what ST has to do when we bombard him with questions...

I'll check the Video for the big bag.

The Leadership on D???

04/09/07 @ 12:25

Comment from: al [Visitor]

kid, you can still talk food, but, as long as we don't get carried away. we can still talk family like we talk about you. you can talk about one's job performance or lack of it but we shouldn't discuss removal.

you can talk sports all day long. you can talk any kine any time after 9 pm of course though without an obscene language and stuff.

04/09/07 @ 12:25

Comment from: Puhi [Visitor]

Aloha kakou,

ST - How do we see Greg Yamamoto's pictures and how do we see Princess Leila's videos?

About Solomon Koehler - Watched him grow up, he's a good boy from a good family. Also has a "little" brother that looks like a future player.

kden

04/09/07 @ 12:25

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

Whew! What a relief. I haven't got any wealth to flaunt. I am wealthy in terms of friends. Like old al, Tsai, wreck, mctruck... Yup lots o' friends.

04/09/07 @ 12:27

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

Thanks ST,

I hoped Patek was one of them. It might motivate the others to make big hits also in the open field. BeoWolf must be even more proud to see that said.

04/09/07 @ 12:28

Comment from: al [Visitor]

i think that patek will be stepping up to the plate as well as leonard. elimimian seems more quiet.

i also look at hercules to take over on the oline as the bull, like his cousin did before him.

04/09/07 @ 12:28

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

Puhi,

Looking good for future pipeline from Castle, eh??? I hope.

04/09/07 @ 12:28

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Re: I also see Patek emerging as a leader in the secondary

Not to put Jason on top of the soap box from the other D guys ( It's "Lights out" from all of them in my opinion)

But, I really think there is an inner strength that he unleashes with his hits.

Must of went to the Bruce Lee academy.

04/09/07 @ 12:29

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

DPK,

You bet pardner....always here for u.(The old guys).

04/09/07 @ 12:30

Comment from: al [Visitor]

what about rivers? he will lead by example. he will lead by his heart, for he was given more than a second chance and is very, very appreciative.

i think saole will inherit the haka lead.

04/09/07 @ 12:31

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

It's called: Neverending Story Part Two "The quest for a friggin' thirteen game schedule with only one D1AA opponent, dammit!!!" It was gonna have a happy ending, but I think's gonna end tragically.

04/09/07 @ 12:31

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

Am I banned yet?

04/09/07 @ 12:32

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

DPK,

So, what's the title of your book? Mark me down for purchase, no matter what.

04/09/07 @ 12:32

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

So the big question I got to ask is...

"Who are we playin?"

Okay not that one...

"Who is our next BB coach?"

Dang it! Not that one either... Okay, Okay... One of the big questions I have to ask is...

Who is teaching the team the Haka? Was there any talk about it?

04/09/07 @ 12:33

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

Maverick,

It is Jacob Patek, not Jason. This is the 2nd time I saw you use Jason (the other time was when you were writing to beowulf), so I thought I should point it out.

04/09/07 @ 12:34

Comment from: Puhi [Visitor]

No weak spot on the whole team. DT sounds like the one with the least depth and they have 6 good guys for 2 spots. Our excitement is not unwarranted.

Go Bows!!
Go Warriors!!

04/09/07 @ 12:35

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

DPK,

On second thought??.....Zzzzzz

I thought it was going to be about raising piranhas ledatt.

04/09/07 @ 12:36

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

Okay Al answered it... I took too long to ask.

04/09/07 @ 12:36

Comment from: al [Visitor]

"Whew! What a relief."

is this the title to your new novel?

hey wreck, that would go along with the "whaaaaapaaahhhh!"

ow, ow, ow, my ribs are hurting big time. ow.

04/09/07 @ 12:36

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

Mark these words. There will be many who make the plays and sacrifices of great leaders, but very few who claim to be the leader. That's how they did it last year. That's how Warriors do it.

04/09/07 @ 12:37

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

No biggie DPK. We leave, the same way that we came in...naked and penniless. Friends, and the memories from those relationships will last forever.

04/09/07 @ 12:37

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

Thanks Garret...

I was wondering who was the Jason that played on D. No worries Mav, we get sooo excited that we jumble it all up.

04/09/07 @ 12:38

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

pride,

amen, brother....

04/09/07 @ 12:39

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

Eh Pride,

Nice to see you on.

04/09/07 @ 12:39

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

al's ribs are hurting? Good. Let me just mark that one done on my list of things to do today. Hey al, whaaaaaaapppppaaaaaa!!!

04/09/07 @ 12:40

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Ouch! Thanks for pointing that out...Hope I don't have to resort to the JG method of calling everyone by the number system, and I don't speak spanish either. I would probably typo Quatro Quatro.

Hope I didn't upset Beowulf with that error. Sorry

04/09/07 @ 12:40

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

PROGRAM NOTE:
Pincess Leila's video of UH football practice is now online.

04/09/07 @ 12:40

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

You got that one right, brother pride. Boy it's true what they say about still waters running deep.

04/09/07 @ 12:41

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

I am trying to keep at least a little quiet in the office but I can't stop laughing with that WHAAAAAAAAAAAPPPPPPPPAAAAAAAAA!!! stuff...

04/09/07 @ 12:41

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

Will be very competitive between Noa, and Soares racing to get the sack on the opposing QB.

04/09/07 @ 12:42

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor] · Edit
We leave, the same way that we came in...naked and penniless.

Note to my future widow: Closed-casket funeral.

04/09/07 @ 12:43

Comment from: Stretch [Visitor]

I wonder if this whole scheduling problem will push more juniors who have the opportunity to enter the draft to leave school early?? They are looking at Colt and seeing that the University (mainly HF) is doing him no favors.

04/09/07 @ 12:43

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

Amen Truck and Eyez. Kid, good to have you back upstream.

04/09/07 @ 12:44

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

pride,

yes, I can see that image in my mind as well....Go Warriors.

04/09/07 @ 12:44

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

ST,

You crack me up, ha,ha.

04/09/07 @ 12:45

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

ST. Haha!

04/09/07 @ 12:45

Comment from: Stretch [Visitor]

Prideperiod - I am glad you used spell check before sending out the message at 1237. If there was an extra "S" in there, I would have to call you Bobbit!! LOL

04/09/07 @ 12:46

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

Stretch,

hopefully by the time that happens...hf will be gone...fingers crossed anyway.

04/09/07 @ 12:47

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

A naked Tsai? OMG The imagery is just to horrid... AIEEEEEE!!!

04/09/07 @ 12:47

Comment from: al [Visitor]

as his second best friend...i should get a free autographed copy of his first novel.

...
back to sports...now that i think about it. thinking is always a dangerous path for me. the announcement of the new basketball coach will have a bigger impact on hawaii athletics.

at this point, i believe by now we are all so fed up with the schedule that anything short of a decent 13th opponent will be viewed as a failure on the part of the person responsible. so if its another d1aa team, really weak team, or no team we have prepared ourselves for it already. we have anguished over it. we have languished because of it.

but, poor hermie, if its not john wooden or dean smith himself then it better be bob nash. otherwise the people of hawaii will lose faith in him as a person more so than as an administrator of the only program in town.

04/09/07 @ 12:47

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

B gap to B gap will be closed to all motorists. Officers Watson and Lafaele, are going to close down any roads in the vicinity. All motorists will have to go around the other side of the island to get to the red zone.

04/09/07 @ 12:48

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

Note to ST's future widow: Closed-casket funeral.

I second that...

Well maybe he could his autographed CB helmet and his favorite pink socks.

but dang it, keep it close...

04/09/07 @ 12:49

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

Stretch. I had no idea. Now I wish that ST would delete it.

04/09/07 @ 12:50

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

ST,

Also, a note to your widow...FACE DOWN PLEASE!!!

04/09/07 @ 12:50

Comment from: EricH [Visitor]

Stephen, do you know if Nash has been interviewed yet? If it's down to 4, presumably the interviews would have all been conducted so far.

04/09/07 @ 12:50

Comment from: EricH [Visitor]

In case anyone missed it, Andy Katz hit Frazier on ESPN:

http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?name=katz_andy

What is Herman Frazier doing? The Hawaii athletic director essentially forces Riley Wallace to announce his retirement, effective at the end of the season just before New Year's Eve. The thinking then was so that he could find a coach. Well, we're waiting. … Frazier still hasn't made the move on assistant Bob Nash (the likely right call at this point) with candidates being bandied about such as UCLA assistant Donny Daniels, the above mentioned Morgan, Portland Trail Blazers assistant Dean Demopoulos, and possibly Rice coach Willis Wilson. Colorado, which knew Patton was out prior to the first tip, waited all season to hire Air Force's Jeff Bzdelik. Minnesota, which sacked Dan Monson in November, waited to hire Tubby Smith from Kentucky. What is Hawaii going to do? If Frazier ends up hiring Nash then it was a colossal waste of time as the Rainbows are losing out on recruits. One thing is certain: Assistant Jackson Wheeler must be retained since he is one of the few people who understands how to recruit to Hawaii (lots of Juco and foreign contacts).

04/09/07 @ 12:52

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

Maverick,

I wouldn't worry about Beowulf, she seems to be very cool about everything. You had some very nice words about her boy (we all think very highly about Jacob!), so I don't think that a minor name mistake is a big deal.

You wouldn't believe how badly my first name has been mispelled. I got a basketball trophy as "Gary", got other awards with two "Ts" and/or one "R", etc. Because of that I try to be careful about name errors, but it never bothers me if someone gets my name wrong.

I'm sure that Jacob has been called much worse names on the football field with the way he hits so hard...

04/09/07 @ 12:52

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

LMAO @ McTruck...

We should stop thinking about ST Naked... Very Disturbing...

04/09/07 @ 12:52

Comment from: al [Visitor]

when prideperiod speaks i listen...not because he is way, way bigger than me. ok, that, too.

words well chosen my man.

04/09/07 @ 12:53

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

adeivgazd aedrvmk dff bs/fo509zm bvbd;lfm,df, dfbmbvg. (note: please excuse the Kids typing, it seems he has hysetrical blindness induced by trying to imagine Tsai naked) sdnvdo&_)(`3jcfc
bfdoi goiise

04/09/07 @ 12:53

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

Please no more N word until after 9:00 P.M.

04/09/07 @ 12:55

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

Wreck,

ST, who???

04/09/07 @ 12:56

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

I agree Garett, Garrett, Carrot, I really ment Garret... just playin man..

You know Patek proably heard something like.

"OOOOWWW!!!! You $@#&*^$*@! You hurt me. *sniffle, sniffle* I can't breath. I am going to sit down now."

GO WARRIORS!!!

04/09/07 @ 12:58

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

Great post EricH! Tsai, call your buddy, Jim leahy, and tell him to add another chair to the kitchen table for Andy Katz!

04/09/07 @ 12:59

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor]

I thought that Colt took an insurance policy late last season?

Oh well, I saw a couple of clips on youtube on that past few weeks of spring practice and so far everyone seems more than ready to regain that WAC title.

Good times. Anyone still planning to attend practice on the 21st? Or has a few people already been to some sessions?

04/09/07 @ 12:59

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Well if I'm to be face down at the funeral, then we're back to open casket. I think a full-moon farewell would be appropriate.

04/09/07 @ 13:00

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

it's Jim "Leahy" everybody knows that!!!

04/09/07 @ 13:00

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

The 21st is also Bulla's combine at the stadium.

Don't know where to go...

04/09/07 @ 13:01

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

Ditto, EricH

Good job on this info.about Katz.

DPK,
right on about katz/leahy hook-up.

04/09/07 @ 13:02

Comment from: al [Visitor]

regarding jason, er jacob patek. after one of his hits the only name they will be calling him is "mister patek".

04/09/07 @ 13:03

Comment from: Stretch [Visitor]

ST - if you are doing a full moon farewell, make sure HF attends.

04/09/07 @ 13:04

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

ST,

Got a ready made flower holder to boot. ha,ha..Aeeee, no talk stink, eh!!!

04/09/07 @ 13:04

Comment from: al [Visitor]

st you got it wrong. since you will be a cadaver i think it should be "blue moon" instead.

04/09/07 @ 13:04

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

al,

Also, what my x used to say a lot off, "I got a headache."

04/09/07 @ 13:06

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

I gotta help the wooly bully on the 21st. I will probably check out practice another day though.

BTW I don't think that's the first time we have heard Andy Katz' name about UH athletics. Why don't you hook him up as a guest host one day, Tsai. Can you do that remotely?

04/09/07 @ 13:06

Comment from: al [Visitor]

first dibs

Well maybe he could his autographed CB helmet and his favorite pink socks.

may i have the autographed colt helment. kid can keep the pink socks. he is in need of a new pair. whew.

04/09/07 @ 13:07

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

Al, They would have to put makeup on him to make it blue... Should dress it up with fake eye lashes too.
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I wanted to know... Is McMackin using the "Big Bag" I wonder if it is part of his greater plan....

04/09/07 @ 13:08

Comment from: EricH [Visitor]

DPK -- No, Katz will definitely keep checking up on the hiring situation and if it goes the way of the schedule, I'm sure we'll read articles on it on ESPN. As I think Stephen wrote before on this blog, Katz has always liked Riley and the Hawaii program and wants to see it do well.

04/09/07 @ 13:09

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

DPK,

good idea about Katz as guest on here....alright.

I wonder if ST, can swing it??

04/09/07 @ 13:09

Comment from: al [Visitor]

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]
al,

Also, what my x used to say a lot off, "I got a headache."
04/09/07 @ 13:06

does that mean that i am soon to have an "x"?

okay, i'll go to the unlv game now. by myself that is.

04/09/07 @ 13:10

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

I never noticed that i forgot to put "Wear" in that post... Thanks Al...

04/09/07 @ 13:10

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

Hey that's sounds like another great novel, al.
"Tsai, the undead: Curse of the pink socks"
Here's an excerpt from that novel now: "Pink socks? I thought you meant stink socks!!"

04/09/07 @ 13:12

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

al,

A man has got to put his foot down in those situations and say, "please,please,please."

04/09/07 @ 13:14

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

DPK,

sock-it to me bro...

04/09/07 @ 13:15

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

al,

Eh, on second thought, maybe that will work with hf????

hermie, please,please,please??? whay you say honey, hermie???

04/09/07 @ 13:17

Comment from: al [Visitor]

okay. okay guys....stay with the flock, stay with the flock.

back to sports. its not 9 pm yet.

altho this is hilarious. i can't get any work done today.
...
when you think about going from 106th to 35th in total defense in one year that is incredible. is that turnaround even greater than going from 0-12 to 9-4?

so that is why jj was comfortable bringing mac back to lead the mac attack. and this time he has much more quantity and way better caliber of defensive players on this team.

whoa. getting excited?

04/09/07 @ 13:18

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

While we were having all this fun....did anyone notice anything about the, "s" or BB coach???

04/09/07 @ 13:19

Comment from: al [Visitor]

wreck i just assumed that is how you spoke these days. i mean after the whaaaaapaaaaah. who can blame you?

04/09/07 @ 13:20

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

pride is excited.If he's excited, then I am too!

04/09/07 @ 13:20

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

When is NFL draft day? I would like to set aside time to watch it...

I hope Peters find himself a home in the NFL.

04/09/07 @ 13:20

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

Yah Al,

That Waaaahhhhhppppaaaaa! is life changing. We might go through our own if we see ST face down, and free to the world.

04/09/07 @ 13:22

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

Ohhhh-yeah!!!!

Defense....I like!!!!

With the promise of the Offense this season....I feel very confident that we won't be disappointed with the defense either....

It's like a two fisted attack....left-right, left-right. Waaapahhhhhaaaaaaa..is that how you say it???

04/09/07 @ 13:23

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

Well I could relate to Garret...

My last name always get changed where ever I go. I could spell it on a piece of paper for them and they still would add and subtract some letters. Drives me nuts...

04/09/07 @ 13:25

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Not to be a name-dropper like somebody we all know, but I actually am buds with Andy Katz. He got me a writing job with ESPN.com a few years ago. It paid for one of my kid's tuition.
I'll give him a call.

04/09/07 @ 13:26

Comment from: Beowulf213 [Visitor]

No problem, Mav. Jake does have an inner strength, but it's not from Bruce Lee. You guys are to funny. When Jacob was playing high school football he hit a running back so hard that the running back staggard to the defensive huddle. Jacob was kind enough to tell him he was on the wrong side. I think his name was Daniel Jolly who went to play for University of Colorado, but I could have that first name wrong :)

04/09/07 @ 13:27

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

Ever heard a filipino person say my name, Joshua...

It always comes out "Juice-Waa" I just had to share that.
_______________________

I too am excited about the D. I also want to know just what JJ comes up with the start of the season with the RBs. JJ keeps getting better every year by adding another attack.

04/09/07 @ 13:29

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

Wreck,

I don't see any problem with your name(s).

Your first name is, Wreckin, and your last name is, Eyez.

I don't know why anyone would get it all mixed-up???shish, tupit people.

04/09/07 @ 13:29

Comment from: homey [Visitor]

Where's Gigi. Wanted to tell her I ate at Camellia's at Pearl Kai. I had the spicy squid. It was alright. Anyone know the name of the Korean restaurant across the street from Wal-Mart in town that was mentioned by Gigi?

04/09/07 @ 13:30

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

That's true Mrs. Beowulf. If a man has that kind of inner strength, he can move mountains. We love your kid out here. You guys make beauitiful babies.

04/09/07 @ 13:31

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

LOL McTruck,

Yah what is up with that?!? haha

04/09/07 @ 13:31

Comment from: al [Visitor]

i heard about the schedule rumor...the university of nebraska has yet to officially post its 2007 schedule. maybe we have still a chance to slip in there. there schedule in the past has not helped their bcs power ratings of late so they are considering dropping a d1aa team for another d1a team.

somebody better call hf to let him know since he is off the radar. the antelopes had a decent season last year at 6-4 regular season.

04/09/07 @ 13:32

Comment from: Duster [Visitor]

Well, UH is advertising the Associate Coach and the two Assistant Coach positions in basketball. The closing date for applications is April 16th. The Associate Coach position is at: http://workatuh.hawaii.edu/zoom_job.php?7269.

If a head coach is to be hired and that person wishes to put together a coaching staff with his/her own people, then Herm will have to name the head coach this week as Stephen indicated so that the associate and assistants can apply in time - unless UH plans to re-advertise those positions, of course and waste more time (and disguise the associate/assistants as "unofficial observers").

04/09/07 @ 13:33

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

Hello Beowulf, Nice to see you on this wonderful Monday.
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Homey... Wrong Camellia's... I had also ate there once but it has nothing to do with the other ones, just the same name. I was disappointed a little when I went to that one.

04/09/07 @ 13:34

Comment from: al [Visitor]

homey, by my recommendation it was that gigi found her way there. choi's garden of rycroft street is the one. call ahead because i think now you can bring your own beer they used to sell but the last time i went they didn't have it.

choi's garden is not to be confused with choi's korean bbq on king street.

04/09/07 @ 13:35

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

Tsai!!! There are some posters engaging in unauthorized food talk!!!

OK I tattled. What do I get?

04/09/07 @ 13:36

Comment from: G [Visitor]

hi gangy...i'm flying in today and would love to checkout the spring practice but only there till Wed night. does anyone know the schedule...spring schedule that is and what time it starts. thanks.

04/09/07 @ 13:37

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

A kick from Al and I... Nah, Nah... Just playin Kid...

04/09/07 @ 13:37

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Re: When Jacob was playing high school football he hit a running back so hard that the running back staggard to the defensive huddle. Jacob was kind enough to tell him he was on the wrong side:

Can we please see a carbon copy of that this coming season? Would be a hall of fame moment.

04/09/07 @ 13:38

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

*DPK is so aghast at the brazen food talk he faints dead away...*

04/09/07 @ 13:38

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

*then he realizes it's because all the food talk has made him hungry, and so he rushes to the kitchen for a tuna sammich*

04/09/07 @ 13:40

Comment from: al [Visitor]

relax bro, you can talk about food all day long.

focus, focus. must have been the amazon waters you tasted last week. i hope it wasn't the amazon natives or i'll tell sweetie about it. (yes, we can talk about family members, too.)

geesh, i am hungry. no wonder look what time it is. be back.

04/09/07 @ 13:43

Comment from: G [Visitor]

a friend of mine told me that Kentucky hasn't come up with their away schedule just yet either...perhaps a chance for UH still.

04/09/07 @ 13:43

Comment from: addahknowjoe [Visitor]

ST That's pretty cool how "Andy Katz" just tumbled out of your shirt pocket.

And no worry, to drop names involves the ability to "quaff" them first. Only then will you be able to comfortably drop, "Kool & the Gang" in one sentence.

04/09/07 @ 13:43

Comment from: al [Visitor]

okay so nobody bit about the nebraska rumor. well its true. they haven't posted the schedule yet.

ahem, university of nebraska-kearney. sorry.

04/09/07 @ 13:44

Comment from: uhwarriors [Visitor]

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Comment from: Stephen [Member]
If you guys need a detailed report of practice, ask NelsonO. He stands near Dr. Dave and has some of the best observations. He's a crafty one. He smiles, acts polite and then writes the best practice reviews.

04/09/07 @ 12:18
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NelsonO posted his practice report on Sports Hawaii:

http://www.sportshawaii.com/hs/viewtopic.php?t=15634

04/09/07 @ 13:45

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Kentucky is done.

04/09/07 @ 13:45

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

How can you folks talk about food???

I'm still so full from eating my home made, broke da mouth beef stew and rice, I can hardly think about food????

04/09/07 @ 13:48

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Of course, I knew Lorena Bobbit, so my celeb circle is a wash.

04/09/07 @ 13:49

Comment from: G [Visitor]

Mrs Beowulf,

I must say one of the most memorable part of watching the arizona state game on espn last season was of your son pouncing on a rb and wr...btw i love his heart too...i have what he has inside.

04/09/07 @ 13:55

Comment from: old diver [Visitor]

Was Bob Nash interviewed before or after the final four coaches were decided on?

04/09/07 @ 13:58

Comment from: Beowulf213 [Visitor]

Mav, hope you have your season tickets so you can be there when it happens!

Thanks, G

04/09/07 @ 14:01

Comment from: homey [Visitor]

Thanks Wreck and Al. Next time I'm in the area I'll either check out Choi's or McCully SC. Oh and I forgot to mention I also ate at Tanaka of Tokyo last Friday. Too pricey for me. Next time I'll buy my own Tenderloin steak, large scallops, shrimp, and lobster and cook it on my own grill. I may not be as talented with the knife but at least I can sing and do better jokes than them. Our chef tried to make a volcano out of an onion and all I got was intense heat on my face. The thing is he tried it 2 more times! But the main thing is that my daughter enjoyed it, not to mention the hot tourist (female) that was sitting across me.

04/09/07 @ 14:01

Comment from: homey [Visitor]

Was Bob Nash ever interviewed?

04/09/07 @ 14:02

Comment from: Beowulf213 [Visitor]

Thanks to you too, DPK and Garet, oops, Garrett and Wreckin and Stephen and al and et al.

04/09/07 @ 14:05

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

I'll share one of my experience, I was 14-15y old, working a gas station. A Filipino man came up to me asking for a "mop", I pondered awhile thinking what does he need that mop for? could he have spilt a whole bucket of water in his car? hmmmmmmm, oh well, if that whats he wants I'll go get the mop. Well, I go into the service bay lookin for a mop and my manager comes out, "hey, what you lookin for", I say "a mop" for the customer, hahahaha, the manager was puzzled too. I locate a mop and take it over the guy, oh boy, the Manong was furious, he wanted to throw already! to say the least

My manager came out and stood between me and the customer. I was sent into the office and the manager took care of the guy. We all had a big laugh big time! My manager told me, the gut was asking for a "Map".

04/09/07 @ 14:06

Comment from: homey [Visitor]

Good one Pocho!

04/09/07 @ 14:09

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

eh, dats a true Story, 35 years ago

04/09/07 @ 14:11

Comment from: al [Visitor]

G

me too. and the kid and the bulla.

04/09/07 @ 14:12

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

Gas was cheap then, it was

04/09/07 @ 14:13

Comment from: ted domay [Visitor] · http://www.aol.com

After the new blog came out I was so excited about our team, just day dreaming away about 13 victories, when suddenly and silently, like a snake in the tall grass, evil thoughts crept into my relaxed mind : We have no darn schedule!!!! We have no darn BB Coach!!! and the peace of my heart was ripped apart into shreds and raging anger rose in my throat like an exploding gas leak!!!! But then I suddenly remembered a lesson from my youth.... OOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHMMMMMMMMM.....HHFFFFFFFFF.....AAAAAARRRRRGG.....OOOOOHHHMMMMMMMMM.......

04/09/07 @ 14:18

Comment from: madeinhawaii [Visitor] · http://artistsinhawaii.com/evj

Wow.. I didn't know that UH was advertising for the Associate Coach and the two Assistant Coach positions.

Does that mean that Nash is out of the equation?

04/09/07 @ 14:22

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

That's funny. The guy ask for a Map, and you give him a Mop.

I have to tell that one tonight over dinner. My wife's family speaks Tagolog fulently, been on the mainland for almost 50 years, but still has the accent.
We'll have a good laugh. Thanks Pocho

04/09/07 @ 14:23

Comment from: Beowulf213 [Visitor]

as a proud pops, i always enjoyed jakes intensity. Watching him play at this level and giving God all the glory,gives me chicken skin..knowing he has grown in to a fine young man, leading many...he always gives 100% hussling on and off the field.Returning to the huddle knowing that with God he can do all things, stopping the other guy is his job...he loves it when the QB,RB,WR,TE hits open field giving him the opportunity to PaaaaTaaaaak him....He Wants To Win...HE is in all sense of the word a WARRIOR!!! GO UH!!!

04/09/07 @ 14:23

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]

Jake does have an inner strength, but it's not from Bruce Lee.

I've told this story before, but when I was up at practice last year getting autographs, I saw Jake and asked him to sign. As he was doing so, I thanked him for coming to UH and for being such an inspirational player.

He answered by saying, "The Lord wanted me to come to Hawaii. Thank you for supporting the team." He was looking me straight in the eye as he said this so I'm guessing that he is very devout and that is the source of his inner strength.

04/09/07 @ 14:28

Comment from: RedZone [Visitor]

I got to do this before I forget.

Thankyou Princess for all you hard work.

I really appreciate the photos and videos.

I never thought I would see the day when the Tsai-Naster would pass the buck to NelsonO.

Nice report NelsonO.

04/09/07 @ 14:29

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]

And of course in the time it took me to type (and spellcheck my story), Beowulf already confirmed my guess. Sorry about that.

04/09/07 @ 14:31

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

Ted, relax

HF is not worth all the grey hairs, xtra lines on the forehead, high blood pressure, etc. ...

its just not worth it,

Hermans will be the only winner if u kick over

04/09/07 @ 14:31

Comment from: RedZone [Visitor]

What is modified hitting?

Would that be like cat fighting?

04/09/07 @ 14:32

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Beowulf:
Don't be surprised if the fan jerseys for #31 have PaaaTaaack for the name.

I can hear Robert Kekaula having some serious fun with that when announcing.

By chance, did you add extra tabasco & pepper to the bisquits & gravy when he was young?

04/09/07 @ 14:32

Comment from: al [Visitor]

every asst and associate coach has a one year contract only in every sport. the reason for such is that if a head coach leaves by his own accord or not. the new coach will want to bring in their own staff. this one year contract allows for an easy and more economical solution during the changing of the guard.

04/09/07 @ 14:33

Comment from: fulavit [Visitor]

Interesting,
Mrs. Patek wrote 'chicken skin' which is a local expression, instead of 'goosebumps' which is the mainland way.

Getting localfied?

04/09/07 @ 14:35

Comment from: fulavit [Visitor]

Sorry, I meant Mr.Patek

04/09/07 @ 14:36

Comment from: ted domay [Visitor] · http://www.aol.com

Just viewed the video and pictures. Great job Princess Leila and Emperor Yamamoto, Thank you very much. Watching it gave me a very special feeling.

04/09/07 @ 14:36

Comment from: al [Visitor]

homey camellia's is on mccully street two stores makai of king street on the right. not to be confused with mccully shopping ctr.

04/09/07 @ 14:36

Comment from: mole [Visitor]

I know everyone wants to see the team first hand, but is it smart to show it here and on youtube? Our opponents can also watch it. Not too smart.

04/09/07 @ 14:37

Comment from: al [Visitor]

actually i believe i have heard "chicken skin" on the mainland too.

04/09/07 @ 14:38

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]

I just checked Greg Yamamot's photos. AWESOME stuff. Those photos of Hercules blocking Colt are PRICELESS! He's laughing, but he looks nervous too for some reason.

04/09/07 @ 14:41

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

mole,

one of the rules in filming or picture taking at these practices is that it has to be close ups. Thats what I heard

04/09/07 @ 14:42

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

you're welcome Mav,

hope it puts a smile on someones face

04/09/07 @ 14:44

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

Look at #54 in Greg's pictures. It's giving me flashbacks, to a day when #54 was parked in the Wolverine's backfield. This new #54 looks just like the other one. The #54 has a lot of history here at Manoa. Just like that #31 that Patek is using. Although, I'm sure that the new #31 is making the original "Mento" very proud.

04/09/07 @ 14:47

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]

Re #54: Yeah, I thought the exact same thing. Amani looks a lot bigger in that picture.

04/09/07 @ 15:01

Comment from: Beowulf213 [Visitor]

Maverick Tabasco in the bisquits and gravy...could you imagine if had...wooohooo...BTW I'm not infringing on any copy rights by using PaaaTaaaak...am I......I was thinking of getting a UH FB shirt made with PaaaTaaaak on it...if it's ok with the originator...It's all of you that make this a great place to blog...

04/09/07 @ 15:04

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]

Hey, ST: any chance on getting some info from Greg regarding what equipment he was using to get those shots? It must have been a fairly big lens to get enough light to blur the depth of field, but it also seems he was standing fairly close and not really zooming in that much. I know this is kind of a geek question, but it's always interesting to me to know what kind of rig a photgrapher is using.

04/09/07 @ 15:09

Comment from: al [Visitor]

leila your video were excellent. one small kine complaint...can't we get at least another minute?

greg's photos cool. was that hisatake in forefront of the first pix?

btw tsai, how is he adjusting to oline? just tell him the left tackle is the highest paid olineman in the nfl.

04/09/07 @ 15:20

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Beowulf
Please do - Fire it up. Hope the family enjoys, and could start something over here.

04/09/07 @ 15:22

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

In defense of Leila, we were under the assumption that we couldn't shoot 7 on 7 drills. but then we were told we could. by the time she was allowed to shoot, the action was almost over.
we'll have more stuff on wednseday, including the debut of 03, a quarter of player/singers.

04/09/07 @ 15:25

Comment from: Beowulf213 [Visitor]

I hear that Mouton will have a teammate coming with him this summer...A 6'3" 315# OG. They call him "B Man" #61(BC). Planning to walk on...He rode in the front seat of my Toyota Tacoma one time. I had to ask him to scoot over. He smiled and said "I would if I could...hey I'm a big guy" ...no doubt...

Texas secondary, a very big possibility.Patek,Robinson,Mouton, Newbarry, Lewis...we Warrior fan love the game don't we. wooohp'em boys wooohp'em

04/09/07 @ 15:28

Comment from: al [Visitor]

beo

who dat? brandon medelberg, all swjcfc guard, 6-3 312lbs.

04/09/07 @ 15:39

Comment from: Jason [Visitor] · http://www.deep-mirrors.org/jaycube/tsai/form.html

Someone asked when the NFL Draft is -- the first three rounds are on the 28th (starts at 6 AM HST), and the last four are on the 29th (starts at 5 AM HST).

04/09/07 @ 15:40

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Greg is gone for the day, so he'll answer photo questions tomorrow.

04/09/07 @ 15:44

Comment from: Beowulf213 [Visitor]

al

he da one...a great kid..Jake's best friend...they both did fast twitch program in Dallas area just before Jake moved to paradise...plays hard and does his job...

04/09/07 @ 15:45

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Hey, Mrs. Paaaa Taaaak.
Your son was interviewed today.
You probably can see the interview on the khnl.com web site tonight.

04/09/07 @ 15:45

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Al and Kid were on the fast-twitch program. They're usually the first to post.

04/09/07 @ 15:47

Comment from: Jason [Visitor] · http://www.deep-mirrors.org/jaycube/tsai/form.html

I don't think this is our ST -- this ST is funny.

04/09/07 @ 15:49

Comment from: al [Visitor]

congrats to the pride of palolo...tyleen tausaga, wac player of the week. hit some .750 with a couple of dingers and then some.

also, justine smethurst for wac pitcher of the week.

and how about that other local girl, kate robinson. pitching and hittin has been awesome. leads team in hrs. i bet that tausaga and robinson become co-wac players of the year. hopefully, tausaga becomes an all american at years end. i think she made preseason aa.

04/09/07 @ 15:50

Comment from: Garret [Visitor] · http://warriorquotes.wordpress.com/

I'd like to thank Princess Leila for getting the videos up for us even though she is sick. I did my best job of transcribing the quotes for my archival site. Colt seemed to appreciate the first day in pads...

About today’s spring practice session, Colt said:
"This is the first day in pads, it was cool, it was exciting. I got to play a little bit of defense, it was fun. First day is pads is always the funnest day because you really get to play football for the first time and get out there and do everything, so it was a good day for us. I’m glad it got started finally" (HA)

04/09/07 @ 15:53

Comment from: al [Visitor]

actually, tho i am usually the late night shift. but, today, it just seems that a lot of interesting topics to air.

return of beowulf, the kid was in great form, the wreck was ruthless, prideperiod finally found his password, spring trng reports. you know, a lot of good feel stuff going on today.

not to forget the other texas connection mctrucker.

04/09/07 @ 15:53

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]

ST, regarding McMackin's voice. The same thing struck me when I saw his interviews last week, but I assumed he was just hoarse from practice. Is that his normal voice? How is going to make himself heard over the roar of the sell out crowd at the Northern Colorado game?

04/09/07 @ 15:56

Comment from: Beowulf213 [Visitor]

ST

Thanks for the heads up...just talked to Jake and he didn't say a thing...what time???

04/09/07 @ 15:57

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

They usually post videos of their stories after the newscast. The first newscast is 5 p.m. (10 p.m. Central time).

04/09/07 @ 15:59

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

Jason,

I don't think this is our ST -- this ST is funny.

ST sure has been funny today, I agree! The closed-casket funeral line almost made me crack up, which would have been bad because I'm right in the middle of writing a huge proposal and the other people would have wondered what I was reading.

I know I shouldn't be checking the blog at work...but we had a Friday deadline and a Monday deadline for documents and I'm the only one who met the deadline! I've found that taking blog breaks gets me over any writer's block periods.

04/09/07 @ 16:00

Comment from: Beowulf213 [Visitor]

ST

we be watch'n Thanks;-)

04/09/07 @ 16:05

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Oh, I take blog breaks all of the time.
But I make deadline. Well, it helps when practice ends at 9 a.m.

04/09/07 @ 16:05

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

Al,

return of beowulf, the kid was in great form, the wreck was ruthless, prideperiod finally found his password, spring trng reports. you know, a lot of good feel stuff going on today.

You said that well and I agree with everything you said. ST Spring reports are always appreciated. Beowulf and prideperiod don't post often and I always appreciate what they have to say.

04/09/07 @ 16:06

Comment from: Jason [Visitor] · http://www.deep-mirrors.org/jaycube/tsai/form.html

Same for me, I'm taking short breaks while doing Physics homework.

04/09/07 @ 16:06

Comment from: Jason [Visitor] · http://www.deep-mirrors.org/jaycube/tsai/form.html

So ST, tell us what a typical day for you is like.

04/09/07 @ 16:08

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

ST,

It must be a lot harder to make deadline after Saturday night games! Getting the interviews after the game and putting the stories together must make for late nights. Games like UH vs. NMSU take an extremely long time and must make that situation even worse...

04/09/07 @ 16:09

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

I usually go to bed at 1 or so, then wake up at 6. Actually, I'm awakened at 6. We try to leave the house before 7, but that never works. Then I have to make sure I don't leave anybody behind.

04/09/07 @ 16:16

Comment from: al [Visitor]

okay time to get to work...i have been blog breaking all day long. i wish i had a deadline today, i enjoy the pressure of finishing.

gosh, the kid went back to napping.

garret, are you going to the unlv game? i am seriously thinking about it. just that it soo long from now to plan,yet.

04/09/07 @ 16:20

Comment from: al [Visitor]

st, so when is nap time.

04/09/07 @ 16:21

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Mrs. Paaaa Taaaak.
You won't recognize him. The short haircut. The clean-shaven face. The arm-band tattoo.

04/09/07 @ 16:23

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

So... Uhh... Al...

What you mean I was ruthless? Ruthless mean, like if you take bulla's food right before he is about to eat or put a salad in front of DPK, kind of ruthless?

04/09/07 @ 16:27

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

OKay... got to jump in traffic... More when i get home...

04/09/07 @ 16:29

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

By the way, Mrs. Paaa Taaaak.
I'm kidding about the tattoo.

04/09/07 @ 16:32

Comment from: Keoni [Visitor]

Hey Stephen, Don't know if you heard, but HF is in L-A interviewing basketball coaches.

Nash hasn't been interviewed yet, still.

04/09/07 @ 16:34

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

For some reason I thought he was in town but the committee was on the road.
Interesting.
Thanks for the info, Keoni.

04/09/07 @ 16:36

Comment from: al [Visitor]

wreck,

just joshing with you.

04/09/07 @ 16:41

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

Al,

I would love to go to the UNLV game, but I don't know how it would work with my kids. If I can get my parents to go, then we'll be visiting with family and my kids enjoy their grandparent time...plus, they babysit a lot so my wife and I get to gamble.

I figure we have until July or so to tell Rich about needing tickets. I'll either need 3 or 0, depends on my folks.

My almost-4-year-old actually says that she prefers Vegas to Anaheim (Disneyland). She loves Circus Circus!

I probably will go--when I lived in Santa Clara I drove to Reno for FB games even when it was freezing...but that was before kids.

04/09/07 @ 16:52

Comment from: al [Visitor]

so sounds like that ucla guy is being queried. you know that this would only be a stepping stone for him.

is that what we want?

i still don't get it,

the university of hawaii is a state of hawaii institution.

the people of this state are the state of hawaii.

therefore, the university of hawaii is for the people of the state of hawaii.

so, the people of the state of hawaii want bob nash to be the head coach. so why isn't it that bob nash is not the head coach.

does the athletic directorship of the state of hawaii's university have that kind of autonomy that it can flat out ignore what the people of hawaii are calling for?

furthermore,

and in all this...where is our governor regarding football and ethics in our basketball program. i am disappointed that not a peep has come from her office.

because of the lack of a strong home schedule, espn has decided to telecast the games that are on the mainland.

shoudln't this send an alarm to your governorship?

had we a couple more strong home games, espn would have telecast those games, thus, providing the whole state of hawaii some additional national exposure to help boost our greatest industry...tourism.

please don't tell me that our leaders do not see this?

...nuff said

04/09/07 @ 16:53

Comment from: al [Visitor]

i hear you garret. in fifteen years or so from now you and the wife can go enjoy some great times together again.

i must confess, this trip may be without the boss. probably go with my two sons. boys bonding time.

04/09/07 @ 16:56

Comment from: wafan [Visitor]

Bravissimo, Al!

04/09/07 @ 16:56

Comment from: al [Visitor]

wafan its not about me. i think these are the sentiments of many in the islands and even those transported.

04/09/07 @ 16:58

Comment from: UKU@la [Visitor]

st-leila !!

great pix & video !!

leila 5-61/2" you would have
to look down to notice ME !!

MANEO !!

04/09/07 @ 17:02

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

Al,

sooooo, is it safe to say Herman is da "man"? No one can get in his way?

dats alot of power my friend

04/09/07 @ 17:05

Comment from: wafan [Visitor]

Al . . .

It was how you said it -- succinct and clearly.

We're tired of the business as usual attitude where it appears as though nothing is happening or being done to constructively solve the problem.

As a result perhaps people higher up have to see it as a far larger problem than just a lacking schedule. Those higher ups always understand the bottom line. Tourism dollars for the state will be negatively impacted. You cannot get any more bottom line than that.

Perhaps now they'll do something.

So, once again, Al. Bravissimo on saying it in a way they may understand.

04/09/07 @ 17:07

Comment from: KL [Visitor]

We need to remind/stress to UH Administion, the BOR and the Govenor that they have OVERVIEW responsibilities. If HF continues to under perform, THEY will be held responsible. There is no where that they can hide because we have kept them continuously informed. Let's be sure that we keep up a continuous stream of E-mails to them to let them know that they have RESPONSIBILITIES. This is big money and prestige for the State.

04/09/07 @ 17:09

Comment from: al [Visitor]

pocho, no. but, i think that is what he thinks, believes, and perceives himself to be. very sad situation really.

i think tsai said it, something to this effect, that he probably knows how the sched is so botched. he shot for the moon and missed. came up empty. so now he trying to make ammends by trying to make a great hire in bb coach. when all along it is nash that the people want and believe in.

we don't want another arnold or von appen.

ok, gotta cook rice

04/09/07 @ 17:09

Comment from: Beowulf213 [Visitor]

Stephen, you had my full attention there for a minute.....thought I was going to have to come down there and tatoo ya.....your suppose to be keepin him out of those shops

04/09/07 @ 17:10

Comment from: bj [Visitor] · http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=650796

the university of hawaii is a state of hawaii institution.

the people of this state are the state of hawaii.

therefore, the university of hawaii is for the people of the state of hawaii.

so, the people of the state of hawaii want bob nash to be the head coach. so why isn't it that bob nash is not the head coach.

does the athletic directorship of the state of hawaii's university have that kind of autonomy that it can flat out ignore what the people of hawaii are calling for?

yes & no.

About 10 yrs ago we voted via a contituttional amendment to make the University an autonomous(sp?) state entity. which means that except for appointing BOR the Gov does not influence UH policy.

Having said that I am too curious as to why no one at capitol as said one peep about all of this...of course when it comes to banning booze...oh well...

As your UH=Hawaii=people=UH statement, I beleive Kekaula said the best - DISCONNECT, serious disconnect with the fans. That's the problem.

04/09/07 @ 17:10

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

This is from the UH Web site:

Administrative Accomplishments
Hired head coaches for men’s tennis, women’s basketball, men’s and women’s swimming and has upgraded the women’s head tennis coach to full time at UH Successfully negotiated a contract for UH head football coach June Jones and secured football contests versus several BCS schools, including road games at Alabama and Florida

04/09/07 @ 17:11

Comment from: KL [Visitor]

Gigi,

I think that your next e-mail should ask top level UH administrators if they realize that they have "OVERVIEW" responsibilites and need to keep very close watch over HF. They need to agree or dispute. Then, we know the nature of the beast. KL

04/09/07 @ 17:15

Comment from: NelsonO [Visitor]

Stephen, thanks for the kind words. But I need to give some props to Dr. Dave as I get a lot of astute observations from him.

I think somebody asked about the Beeg Bag. The team has not used the Beeg Bag yet, but today was only the first day in pads.

04/09/07 @ 17:16

Comment from: bj [Visitor] · http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=650796

Administrative Accomplishments
Hired head coaches for men’s tennis, women’s basketball, men’s and women’s swimming and has upgraded the women’s head tennis coach to full time at UH Successfully negotiated a contract for UH head football coach June Jones and secured football contests versus several BCS schools, including road games at Alabama and Florida

Hey I didn't know Pinocchio worked for UH.

04/09/07 @ 17:16

Comment from: bj [Visitor] · http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=650796

Seriously,

I thought Yoshida negotiated JJ's current contract. Wasn't the road game at Alabama already in place before he got here? And I thought JJ got the Florida gig?

04/09/07 @ 17:19

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

At the urging of Dobelle, the AD negotiated Jones' new contract.
The AD also booked the Alabama road game on his own.
Jones was the one who got the Florida game and MIchigan State series.
Yoshida delivered Purdue, Wisconsin, USC and the first two Alabama games.

04/09/07 @ 17:28

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Gigi apparently doesn't live here anymore.

04/09/07 @ 17:29

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

I WAS working on my novel, al, not the one I was joking about earlier though.

04/09/07 @ 17:31

Comment from: RedZone [Visitor]

Bob Nash

04/09/07 @ 17:32

Comment from: ryan [Visitor]

So if Dobelle, June and Yoshida booked those games then who has Herman brought besides Northern Colorado? Why does he handle to schedule if he can't do that job?

04/09/07 @ 17:40

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

So how much time has he had? Six or seven years? And that's all he can claim? Now index those accomplishments to what desperately needs to be done. Very discouraging.

04/09/07 @ 17:45

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

The AD used to have a toadie who initiated contact with other schools. Everyone used to joke about the toadie's work habits. Who knew the toadie was so valuable.

04/09/07 @ 17:50

Comment from: ryan [Visitor]

Sounds like the toadie was doing all the work. Is there anyway herman will give away control of handling the schedule?

04/09/07 @ 18:04

Comment from: 702WarriorNation [Visitor]

Beowulf213

Comment from: Beowulf213 [Visitor]
I hear that Mouton will have a teammate coming with him this summer...A 6'3" 315# OG. They call him "B Man" #61(BC). Planning to walk on...He rode in the front seat of my Toyota Tacoma one time. I had to ask him to scoot over. He smiled and said "I would if I could...hey I'm a big guy" ...no doubt...

Link below to Blinn with pictures of Moulton and his friend #61 Brandon Medelberg - dancing????
Looks like he could be another Tsaiko blogger who enjoys 'food'. WOW!
Understand why 'B Man' couldn't scoot over.

http://www.blinn.edu/buccaneer/pilgrims_pride_bowl/

04/09/07 @ 18:05

Comment from: SteveM [Visitor]

ST, according to the calendar, the full moon was exactly a week ago, but the image you conjured today is gonna be hard to forget... just like the image of the Kid as a 5'-11", 155 lb. beachboy.

One of the best one-liners you have written. The 2nd funniest lines came from Wreck...

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]
So... Uhh... Al...

What you mean I was ruthless? Ruthless mean, like if you take bulla's food right before he is about to eat or put a salad in front of DPK, kind of ruthless?
04/09/07 @ 16:27

No, Wreck, that's not an example of "ruthless"... unless it was Peaches doing it... and she probably wouldn't unless prideperiod was standing behind her.

04/09/07 @ 18:56

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

I"m wondering if JJ is going to speak up and rebuke the A.D. acomplishments that UH has posted on its website? Or would you all think Herman would give credit to where its due?

From what ST posted, Herman only got that 1 game at Alabama and (who really know's)screwed up the Last Michigan Game in which they opted out of. There's no BCS schools to list

Jason who posted that thing on the UH website? Herman himself?

04/09/07 @ 18:57

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Thanks for checking in today, SteveM

04/09/07 @ 18:58

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Go to the Web site and check out the AD's bio. Is that his real name?

04/09/07 @ 18:59

Comment from: John from San Diego [Visitor] · http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2007/Apr/10/sp/photos.html

Caption under page 10:

"Cameron Allen-Jones, an offensive lineman turned tight end, grabs a pass from Colt Brennan."

Tight end?

Is this just a practice thing?

04/09/07 @ 18:59

Comment from: John from San Diego [Visitor] · http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2007/Apr/10/sp/photos.html

picture 10, not page 10

04/09/07 @ 19:00

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

thats some good investigating TSAI! and here I thought Jason "the kid" was the bestest of the bestest in gathering info around here.

04/09/07 @ 19:07

Comment from: Long Time UH Fan [Visitor]

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]
I just checked Greg Yamamot's photos. AWESOME stuff. Those photos of Hercules blocking Colt are PRICELESS! He's laughing, but he looks nervous too for some reason.
04/09/07 @ 14:41

Wow, kinda scary having Herc trying to block Colt; even if it was only practice...I'd be scared as hell too if a 6'2", 300+ dude was coming after me too.... ;-)

04/09/07 @ 19:08

Comment from: SteveM [Visitor]

Hello ST. I am from Honolulu, Hawaii and I read this blog all the time!

04/09/07 @ 19:09

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

if anyone cares too read HF"s bio, here's the Lazy mans link:

http://uhathletics.hawaii.edu/Admin/frazier.html

04/09/07 @ 19:13

Comment from: Long Time UH Fan [Visitor]

Aloha braddah Da Punchbowl Kid...

Good to see you back from your long swim in da Amazon??? :-)... How come you nevah bite da guy???

04/09/07 @ 19:14

Comment from: Tombo [Visitor] · http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2007/Apr/06/sp/FP704060374.html

John from San Diego,

Check out the Tsai article in the link above. Or this excerpt from that very same article.

Heck is apparently freezing over because the University of Hawai'i football team employed a tight end during yesterday's spring practice.

For the record, June Jones, architect of the four-wide offense, said Cameron Allen-Jones is a big running back learning pass routes. Jones has not used a tight end in his first eight seasons as UH head coach.

But Allen-Jones was aligned as a tight end and, at 6 feet 2 and 265 pounds, resembles a you-know-what.

"It's like a wing tight end," Allen-Jones said of his position.

I'm still hoping for Jones to bus out the Big Boned Wishbone this year.

04/09/07 @ 19:16

Comment from: Long Time UH Fan [Visitor]

Aloha Braddah SteveM..

Long time no see...hope all is well with you and Peaches..Al thought you went cruising...hahaha ;)

04/09/07 @ 19:18

Comment from: Jason [Visitor] · http://www.deep-mirrors.org/jaycube/tsai/form.html

thats some good investigating TSAI! and here I thought Jason "the kid" was the bestest of the bestest in gathering info around here.

Hey, I was busy figuring out this darn Physics homework problem (at least, I think I figured it out, the answer matches pretty closely). Well, two and a half more problems to finish...

04/09/07 @ 19:20

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

hf's bio gotme thinking now, way back when, wasn't JJ that fought for the rent free stadium. I never heard/read articles that HF spearheaded this, what I did hear was JJ always stating that it should be free for the football program.

am i dreaming here?

+ if JJ wasn't a good coach, would Herman be able to raise the fb ticket prices and have the tv ppv revenue that it does get now.

This whole Athletic thing at UH is a team effort(athletic dept.,coaches, players, fans, etc..) It isn't only about you Mister Herman Ronald Frazier.

04/09/07 @ 19:21

Comment from: John from San Diego [Visitor]

Tombo,

Thanks. At first I thought maybe that was a scout offense thing, but then it said that he was receiving passes from CB--who would definitely not be on the scout offense.

UH under JJ using a tight end?

Heck is freezing over...

04/09/07 @ 19:22

Comment from: SteveM [Visitor]

Hi Long Time. No, had to work and Peaches has no vacation. But maybe we should work on ST to go on one? Maybe Al and I can grab another one of our classmates and plan "Stephen Tsai's Blog Cruise 1".

Hamburger, fries and onion rings are calling...be back later.

04/09/07 @ 19:24

Comment from: Long Time UH Fan [Visitor]

Would be something if JJ had the offense lined up in a double tight end formation like Nebraska..that would really wreak havoc on the opponents' defense...heck just run multiple formations off it and create mismatches...defense would experience confusion galore...

04/09/07 @ 19:31

Comment from: Long Time UH Fan [Visitor]

SteveM...

Would be nice...if it was a 0ne-day cruise to nowhere.. I wonder if ST could tolerate the Tsaikos for a 7-day inter-island cruise....LOL

Besides, Norwegian Cruise Line would take a look at all the Tsaikos trekking in the dining room and say....LOSE MONEY! :-)

Yeah, dinner being served..

04/09/07 @ 19:37

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

Longtime,
I nevah bite da buggah because I just wen pau eat some opae and hihiwai at da time. Dey grow 'em beeg in da Amazon.

04/09/07 @ 19:52

Comment from: al [Visitor]

i see that the night shift is in. long timer and steve i gotta tell what we just had for dinner.

the son in law cooks. tonight he buys this pupu platter roast pork, char siu, crispy skin chicken, and gau gee. i said that is dinner. no. they cook these fried chicken wings dipped in this shoyu, gr onion, garlic sauce. then because he was off, he made a pot of portuguese bean soup. real man style chunks of stuff.

so i may be down for the count already.

04/09/07 @ 20:06

Comment from: al [Visitor]

never been to a cruise yet.
the boss remembers the titanic.
...
how's this formation. power wide offense with lwj at wr, pilares the slot and laumoli the single set. opposite side got mario cox and cam allen-jones. pull the slot to the right dish off to the set back looks like a power sweep but lwj streaks downfield pitchback to colt. bomb. td!

nap time.

04/09/07 @ 20:09

Comment from: Sandman [Visitor]

Hey ST:

HF is coming back to town on Wednesday. Will he be attending basketball banquet Thursday? If he does,do you think anyone will talk to him?

04/09/07 @ 20:11

Comment from: Jason [Visitor] · http://www.deep-mirrors.org/jaycube/tsai/form.html

I had mahimahi katsu with potato, onion, and asparagus tempura.

04/09/07 @ 20:12

Comment from: Jason [Visitor] · http://www.deep-mirrors.org/jaycube/tsai/form.html

how's this formation. power wide offense with lwj at wr, pilares the slot and laumoli the single set. opposite side got mario cox and cam allen-jones. pull the slot to the right dish off to the set back looks like a power sweep but lwj streaks downfield pitchback to colt. bomb. td!

Well, JJ did say last season that there was less of a need for trick plays because the offense was running on all cylinders. I'm sure he still has those fake punts and other trick plays up his sleeve, but if the offense is running well, then no need, yeah? :-)

I wish I had taped all the games, I could be watching those tapes instead of staring hopelessly at my physics homework. :-p

04/09/07 @ 20:15

Comment from: Sandman [Visitor]

ST, Did you get the memo from Lois tonight? What do you think?

04/09/07 @ 20:20

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

If the AD goes to the banquet and announces Nash is the head coach, the place will go bonkers.
The AD will be back on the road to PR recovery.
If he does something bone-headed like hire the Portland guy or the UCLA assistant who won only a fourth of his games at Fullerton, well, he might as well pack his bags.

04/09/07 @ 20:23

Comment from: Jason [Visitor] · http://www.deep-mirrors.org/jaycube/tsai/form.html

Hmm, I am curious as to what this memo concerns. Lois is Lois Manin? Is the public not to know of this?

We want answers!

That is, answers to these darn homework problems. I am stuck. :-p

04/09/07 @ 20:24

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

It sounded like the memo should have read: "I landed safely in Los Angeles. Stop bothering me."

04/09/07 @ 20:24

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Here's the memo:

Folks,
A statement from UH Athletics Director Herman Frazier regarding the search for a new men's basketball coach...
"Our search is going well. We have not run into any issues and expect to forward a name to our administration soon."
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for your patience.
Lois

Why do they always thank us for our patience? Why don't they say: "Sorry, I can't make my own deadline."

04/09/07 @ 20:26

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

let me see, tonites menu 3 hard shell tacos and 1 soft from Taco Bell. + the soda water.

04/09/07 @ 20:26

Comment from: al [Visitor]

okay jason you know i am not serious about that formation. i was trying to tell jj it wouldn't work.

st, i really like that scenario at the banquet. to bad he doesn't read this stuff. he would have fun playing hide n go seek.

04/09/07 @ 20:28

Comment from: Jason [Visitor] · http://www.deep-mirrors.org/jaycube/tsai/form.html

IDK what I'm talking about, Papa Al, I'm sleep deprived and stuck on my homework. I keep on refreshing in the hope that Garret will show up. ;-)

04/09/07 @ 20:31

Comment from: Jason [Visitor] · http://www.deep-mirrors.org/jaycube/tsai/form.html

Ooh, I was #300. I want the solutions to my homework as my prize.

Okay, back to brainstorming.

04/09/07 @ 20:32

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

Mr. Tsai, from reading your posts on Herman's Bio per UH website and now this memo you got from hf's elf concerning the new BB coach for UH, I sense you're getting a little peed, how's your blood pressure?

btw, my son's name is Ronald, I think their bad work habits are due to the name of Ronald, thats the only thing they have in common.

04/09/07 @ 20:33

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

We had leftovers, sweet sour korean style pork chops in slow cooker. Left over Zippy's fried chicken, brown rice and green salad.

04/09/07 @ 20:34

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

You like that name: Herman Frazier Herman Ronald Frazier?

04/09/07 @ 20:35

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

Let's put it this way. I like the name of any D1A school who can play a 13th game with UH better.

04/09/07 @ 20:37

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

No wsy Mr. Tsai,when my Son gets married, I'll ask him to change his 1st name(have to pay xtras if he was to do it now), maybe he'll do things in a timely manner as not to get in trouble with his other half.

04/09/07 @ 20:39

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

I feel so sorry for Lois Manin.
She's just a wonderful person; really funny, and she tries to do a good job.
But the memos she has to send out aren't really hers — or Herman's, for that matter. It's almost like a hostage having to read a statement.
When Frazier took over, he shows us this chart that Leahey describes as the Catholic Church hierarchy. There's the Pope, then a second layer of associates and a third layer of assistants. Lois was supposed to be on that third level. But so far — surprise, surprise — nothing.
Five years later, Drinking Buddy is earning bucks, the tennis coach is sitting on committees, and someone who hasn't even had her 10th high school reunion is running the books.
All together now . . . YIKES.

04/09/07 @ 20:40

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

Stephen sounds good! maybe Jason, huh?

04/09/07 @ 20:41

Comment from: Sandman [Visitor]

ST,
Nash still hasn't been interviewed. If he's going to be interviewed, it probably won't happen 'til Thursday. So, not possible for your first scenario, despite wishful thinking.

04/09/07 @ 20:41

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Don't Mariano Rivera and Billy Wagner enter games to the sound of "Enter Sandman"?
We've got to figure out a way to do that for you Sandman.

04/09/07 @ 20:47

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Say your prayers little one
don't forget, my son
to include everyone

tuck you in, warm within
keep you free from sin
till the sandman he comes

sleep with one eye open
gripping your pillow tight

exit light
enter night
take my hand
off to never never land

something's wrong, shut the light
heavy thoughts tonight
and they aren't of snow white

dreams of war, dreams of liars
dreams of dragon's fire

and of things that will bite

sleep with one eye open
gripping your pillow tight

exit light
enter night
take my hand
off to never never land

now I lay me down to sleep
pray the lord my soul to keep
if I die before I wake
pray the lord my soul to take

hush little baby, don't say a word
and never mind that noise you heard
it's just the beast under your bed,
in your closet, in your head

exit light
enter night
grain of sand

exit light
enter night
take my hand
we're off to never never land

04/09/07 @ 20:49

Comment from: Jason [Visitor] · http://www.deep-mirrors.org/jaycube/tsai/form.html

As a devout Yankee fan, I have to say this -- that song is a Mariano Rivera exclusive. None of this Billy Wagner stuff. Sorry Sandman, but unless you're Mo himself, I say we ban ST from going further with this. ;-)

04/09/07 @ 20:51

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

Is it a possibility hf will surprise BN with the BB head job at the banquet on Thurs. nite? whoa, dat be something!!!

Self redeeming

04/09/07 @ 20:51

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

As a devout Mets fan I say Jason needs to go back to his room and do his homework.

04/09/07 @ 20:53

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

remember, you heard it first

04/09/07 @ 20:55

Comment from: Jason [Visitor] · http://www.deep-mirrors.org/jaycube/tsai/form.html

I am in my room, and I am doing my homework. Now go back to Shea where you belong, you're making some of us sick. :-D

04/09/07 @ 21:00

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

MEET THE METS,
MEET THE METS,
Step right up and greet the Mets!
Bring your kiddies,
bring your wife;
Guaranteed to have the time of your life
because the Mets are really sockin’ the ball; knocking those home runs over the wall!
East side,
West side,
everybody’d coming down
to meet the M-E-T-S Mets of New York town!

Oh, the butcher and the baker and the people on the streets,
where did they go? To MEET THE METS!
Oh, they’re hollerin’ and cheerin’ and they’re jumpin’ in their seats,
where did they go? To MEET THE METS!
All the fans are tru to the orange and blue,
so hurry up and come on down -
‘cause we’ve got ourselves a ball club,
The Mets of New York town!
Give ‘em a yell!
Give ‘em a hand!
And let ‘em know your rootin’ in the stand!

04/09/07 @ 21:02

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

I was trying to craft a Yankee song, but I only got as far as:

A-Rod and Jeter
Giambi, the cheater . . .

04/09/07 @ 21:04

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

NO AI tonight, huh Tsai...?

04/09/07 @ 21:04

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

I'm grumpy.
T-Mobile's tower fell over, and I can't get my cell to work at home.
My Oceanic digital box is on the blink.
Princess Leila gave me her cold, I think (no, people that's NOT a good thing).
And Herman sends out a memo saying .....blah, blah, blah...nothing to report.
Grrrr.

04/09/07 @ 21:09

Comment from: Tombo [Visitor]

stephen, i hope you took some nyquil.

04/09/07 @ 21:11

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

I can see why the Princess gets sick.
Every practice we go to, everyone wants to hug or kiss her.
She even told people she was sick today. Does that stop them? Noooo. It's burping time.

04/09/07 @ 21:15

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

Jason,

I'm sure that you'll be fine with your Physics homework. I tutored Physics for years...then when I became a prof I found out that they give you the solution manuals to all books for free! Ever since then I got soft and lazy regarding Physics. I can still do advanced math, but I only care about the parts of Physics that relate to what I'm doing for work.

There used to be a bookstore in LA that let you order any solutions manual to a textbook. The purpose was to help workers figure out the textbooks so they could learn on their own...but I know of some graduate students that bought a few solutions manual. Now with books over the internet I figure that the problem is much worse.

Some grad classes at Stanford and Texas are open book and they let you bring any book you want to the exam. Some professors are lazy and take problems straight from the book instead of making up their own. If it is legal to bring the solutions manual to the exam...you see a flaw in the system.

So, when I was a prof I spent days making up my own problems for tests because I made sure my problems were different than those in any book.

04/09/07 @ 21:17

Comment from: Jason [Visitor] · http://www.deep-mirrors.org/jaycube/tsai/form.html

ST, you are too funny. So why are you a Mets fan? I was a David Cone fan early on, then David Wells threw that perfect game on my 11th birthday, and I was hooked. I didn't know better when I was young, I had never heard of the concept of bandwagon jumpers. But that youthful alliance has grown into a healthy adult fanaticism. (Gotta defend myself before someone asks, because someone ALWAYS asks.)

I have a good friend who is a Mets fan, he pitched for Nā Menehune. Gave me fits that he couldn't compete in Oʻahu Math League for half the season, he could have been good in that too. I'll save the Mets/Yanks banter for him, we'll stick to UH sports here.

Hmm, that T-Mobile outage must be just you, because I have five bars. The digital Korean channels are out, though. Anyways, take some Nyquil, and I hope you and Princess Leila get better.

04/09/07 @ 21:18

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

You never got rid of your last cold, Tsai.

04/09/07 @ 21:18

Comment from: Jason [Visitor] · http://www.deep-mirrors.org/jaycube/tsai/form.html

Well Garret, we have a book with solutions to most of the odd-numbered problems, but that doesn't apply to the ones I have questions for. So then I Google the problems to see if there's anything online, but nothing for these problems. So now it's the old-fashioned, honest way...

Back to brainstorming...

04/09/07 @ 21:20

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

ST,

Hope you feel better soon...if you had better news to report I'm sure that you'd feel a lot better.

04/09/07 @ 21:20

Comment from: Jason [Visitor] · http://www.deep-mirrors.org/jaycube/tsai/form.html

Uncle Kid brings up a good point, I still have the remnants of a cold from long ago that just doesn't want to go away. Can't take cold medicines because the stimulants can trigger panic attacks for anxiety patients.

Okay, seriously, back to homework.

04/09/07 @ 21:21

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

Jason, having the solutions to odd numbered questions is nice...having every problem worked out step-by-step is even better.

At least when you figure it out you'll feel a sense of accomplishment. Or you'll beat your head against the wall first. Either way, remember that you won't have to do Physics much longer.

04/09/07 @ 21:23

Comment from: al [Visitor]

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]
remember, you heard it first

i think tsai beat you to it.

04/09/07 @ 21:24

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

I was born in New York.
My dad used to get us Mets tickets, so I was always a Mets fan. I used to go see the Mets and Yankees — they weren't home at the same time — but there was nothing underdog about the Yankees. And I really resented the trade in which they got Graig Nettles from the Indians, and then soon after, the Cleveland exec, Gabe Paul, joins the Yankees.
But I digress.
I made my complain to T-Mobile using the land line. T-Mobile says it will call me with updates. Call me? Uh, isn't that the problem?

04/09/07 @ 21:24

Comment from: al [Visitor]

kid, i am here. i just ate too much portagee bean soup.

04/09/07 @ 21:24

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

The Nash announcement at the banquet?
I ripped that off from Dayton.
He's got some funny lines. He just doesn't have a blog.

04/09/07 @ 21:25

Comment from: al [Visitor]

kid i am just watching this guy going off. he is a tsaiko. never seen em like it.

04/09/07 @ 21:26

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

Funny story--one of the people I tutored in Physics ended up being the Physics teacher to my future wife when she went to High School! Years later, I met my future wife when we were both guest speakers at that teacher's class, and we found out that we were both going to Texas then.

04/09/07 @ 21:27

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Jason.
I think everyone starts off as a band-wagon jumper. I mean, you wouldn't pick the suckiest team and say: "I'm backing you."
The key to being a loyal fan is to remain true even during the low times. Maybe that's the lesson of vonAppen. Or was that the lesson of the plague? I get them confused.

On to a more depressing matter:
We've got people taking physics. Garret tutored it. SteveM knows how to program Macs. James is controlling our state economy. Wreckneyez is a musical genius. Addaknowjoe is gonna run for governor.
I think I just might be the dumbest person on this blog.

04/09/07 @ 21:30

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

ST, you can get AI tickets from Rich...that is much more impressive to me than Physics homework. I wonder if Rich has a grandchild that needs some Physics or math tutoring...

04/09/07 @ 21:34

Comment from: al [Visitor]

maybe he should. call it "dayton's place" send all the drama to his site.

so no wonder you relate so well with king katonk.

so what brought you to hawaii?

no worry, its after 9 pm, free play. oh and you are family.

04/09/07 @ 21:35

Comment from: JMI [Visitor]

Writing is a gift not to be taken lightly.

04/09/07 @ 21:35

Comment from: JMI [Visitor]

I have also come to realize that being a good journalist requires a certain kind of responsibility that not everyone possesses.

04/09/07 @ 21:39

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

My father died, and my mom was from Hawai‘i, so we moved here.
My mom was a 36-year-old widow with three kids. Basically she had to raise three kids by herself. That's why I have much love for single mothers. Two of my best buds, Jeannie and Gwyn, are single moms. As Rod Tidwell said in Jerry Maguire: Nothing is more sacred than a single mom.

04/09/07 @ 21:40

Comment from: Tombo [Visitor]

stephen, you're not that dumb.

04/09/07 @ 21:41

Comment from: Jason [Visitor] · http://www.deep-mirrors.org/jaycube/tsai/form.html

When I said "solutions," I meant step-by-step. The text comes with answers for all the odds, and the supplement (which, of course, is packaged in, adding a nice additional cost) has some step-by-step solutions.

ST knows 40 times "to the last decimal," so he's the smartest one around here.

Garret, I was kidding earlier when I said I was going to ask you for help, but let me just say this -- RLC circuits are evil. Physics is evil. I should switch from math to journalism. :-D

04/09/07 @ 21:43

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Not fishing for compliments. i know my limitations.
That's what disturbed me about Herman's comments about online posters. First, if you can get online, you have to be somewhat intelligent. Then when you go to a blog party, it's just so amazing how the bloggers are really successful members of society. That's why being host can be somewhat overwhelming at times. This is an audience you just can't b.s.

04/09/07 @ 21:45

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

I was on the Castle newspaper staff...I have huge respect for what ST does. I spent a day at one of the Hawaii papers (I can't remember which one) when I was in High School and learned a lot about what reporters do. I know I couldn't do ST's job and I can't imagine a better job than getting paid to follow UH sports.

I'm amazed at all the info ST gets and this community that has been created. How many blogs get this types of hits?

Seriously, when the Advertiser people figure out how to add some banner ads that get decent click-through, or some other way to turn hits into money, I hope that ST gets a cut. Or at least a big raise.

04/09/07 @ 21:46

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

Jason,

I LOVE the circuits part of physics! I actually taught the circuits class at Santa Clara that all engineers (and some other majors) had to take, and it was fun for me.

04/09/07 @ 21:49

Comment from: Tombo [Visitor]

I'm amazed at all the info ST gets and this community that has been created. How many blogs get this types of hits?

i'm just happy when my blog get more hits than this blog gets comments.

04/09/07 @ 21:50

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

ST, your Mom had a tough job and your appreciation of her shows the great job that she did. I'm very sorry to hear about your Father.

One of my biggest fears is that I'll go and my wife will be alone with our daughters. That is why I've been getting into shape and what life insurance is for, I guess.

04/09/07 @ 21:52

Comment from: Rich2176 [Visitor]

Garret, I think I need to have a child first, then they need to have a child. By that time, I should be around 75 or 80. However, thanks for the offer.

ST is right. We all have extremely diverse backgrounds and occupations that we sometimes marvel at what others can do. Teaching upper level math & physics is something I couldn't imagine doing, but I work with millions of dollars every day. (Too bad it's not mine!!) I think we all envy ST that he gets to write about sports and interact with the players & coaches. If a kid can't make it to the pros, the next best thing is being on the sidelines and getting paid for it.

Okay, bedtime here in L.A.

04/09/07 @ 21:55

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

Tombo,

I'll bet that some days this blog gets more hits by people trying to be the first poster of the day than the total number of hits for the rest of the Advertiser blogs! Especially when ST announces a time and then posts a little after that time...like today.

04/09/07 @ 21:55

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

I think we figured out I'm worth more dead than alive.
That's why one day, when I'm going down the Pali (at the legal speed limit, officer), I might be saying: "My brakes. My brakes. Why don't my brakes work?"

04/09/07 @ 21:58

Comment from: madeinhawaii [Visitor] · http://artistsinhawaii.com/evj

Hired head coaches for men’s tennis, women’s basketball, men’s and women’s swimming and has upgraded the women’s head tennis coach to full time at UH Successfully negotiated a contract for UH head football coach June Jones and secured football contests versus several BCS schools, including road games at Alabama and Florida

Hey? when did they update his "accomplishments"? LOL Just last week I made a comment about his not accomplishing much based on what that very section of his UH Bio said. Maybe they read my comment on SportsHI.

But they sure make it look like he was the one that got JJ in the first place. Tsk tsk..

So my hunch was right? He really hasn't done much football scheduling for UH? whoo boy.. he should have asked for help.

04/09/07 @ 22:03

Comment from: Tombo [Visitor]

I think we all envy ST that he gets to write about sports and interact with the players & coaches. If a kid can't make it to the pros, the next best thing is being on the sidelines and getting paid for it.

you don't need to be a rocket surgeon to know that stephen got a great job and meets lots of cool people.

I'll bet that some days this blog gets more hits by people trying to be the first poster of the day than the total number of hits for the rest of the Advertiser blogs! Especially when ST announces a time and then posts a little after that time...like today.

i bet! i've probably reloaded the page like 20 times (or more) in the past hour. yikes, time for sleep.

04/09/07 @ 22:03

Comment from: JMI [Visitor]

Well, if you are town bound, you can always crash into the NUUANU monument. It's supposed to be able to make cars slow down.

04/09/07 @ 22:04

Comment from: Jason [Visitor] · http://www.deep-mirrors.org/jaycube/tsai/form.html

You know what I think? ST needs a vacation from blogging. The guy deserves a break, he should just go to practice, write his articles, and go home and rest.

Well, I'm "done" with my homework. I printed it out, I'll just consult with my friends before class for the last few answers.

04/09/07 @ 22:13

Comment from: RedZone [Visitor]

What kind of a memo is that? There is only one question. Who is the next coach?

04/09/07 @ 22:17

Comment from: JMI [Visitor]

By the way Jason, you were asking about the COE? Best classes I have ever taken at Manoa.

04/09/07 @ 22:18

Comment from: SteveM [Visitor]

ST, it's been a very interesting day. I only caught bits of it at work today and wished I wasn't so busy. Ironically, although I am surrounded by high speed internet computers, my job is to update, configure, and troubleshoot--which means I am working on off-line computers.

Glad you were able to stay most of the day here. Are you on medication? Never mind, just tell us what you've taking today and maybe we'll take up a collection to get you double doses until the season begins. ;-)

04/09/07 @ 22:20

Comment from: al [Visitor]

stephen i know where you are coming from on that one. i, too, have a soft spot for kids of single parents.

04/09/07 @ 22:24

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

ST. Your mom obvuosly did a super job. Like they always say, "the fruit doesn't fall too far from the tree". With a son as a successful jounalist and another one working toward his PhD, she taught you both very well.

In these modern times it's easy to recognize great individuals in the world. People who have made great contributions to society. The world looks at these people and say, "what a great man(woman) they are". I like to look deeper and say "look at that gifted man(woman), what great parents they had". I'll bet nine times out of ten, I'm right.

04/09/07 @ 22:25

Comment from: al [Visitor]

tombo you have a great site. thanks for your efforts.

04/09/07 @ 22:26

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]

stephen, you're not that dumb.

Tombo, you have an interesting way of reassuring people.

04/09/07 @ 22:26

Comment from: Jason [Visitor] · http://www.deep-mirrors.org/jaycube/tsai/form.html

Thanks, JMI. Are you in the PBCSE program? If so, what's your field?

04/09/07 @ 22:28

Comment from: SteveM [Visitor]

Here's some surprising news for the lunch bunch: Peaches got her first grandson today (has 2 grand daughters). Children are from her first marriage.

04/09/07 @ 22:29

Comment from: JMI [Visitor]

PBCSE content area is art. Greatest classes for everyone is on same page and motivated toward same goal.
Though if I had to do it again, I would have declared a double major as an undergrad.

04/09/07 @ 22:32

Comment from: Long Time UH Fan [Visitor]

Aloha SteveM

Congrats to Peaches; I'm sure you're just as elated as her in getting your first grandson..Go ahead and spoil 'em... ;-)

04/09/07 @ 22:34

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Wasn't that just a terrible memo?
Do you think the Regents are saying: Whew. I'm glad there are no glitches.
Really, just hire somebody. It's not that difficult.
If somebody paid me $250,000:
• I'd turn the football scheduling over to June Jones.
• I'd cut one of the associates — but not Marilyn, because she has a law degree and she's the smartest one up there — and use the $100,000 savings to maintain the lower campus. That means soap in the showers, shower heads in the showers, power-cleaning the parking lots.
• I'd hire Nash, and pay him the $400,000.
• I'd make the marketing people work on commission. The more you sell, the more you earn.
• I'd buy a house in Hawai‘i, just so people have the illusion I actually want to live here for a while.
• I wouldn't eat in Waikiki more than once a week.
• I'd let Bob Hogue back on the air, just to prove that sticks and stones are the only things that can hurt me.
• I'd appear weekly on the Warrior Beat.

04/09/07 @ 22:34

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

Okay it's late. We talked a little football, a little food. ST revealed a little about family, everyone sounded like they were having fun.

Now I'd like to add a new F. I believe we're on the clock to discuss anything that we want now until ST's next post.

F for future. This question is for Garret, hopefully he's still awake. What's the big deal with this proton smashing thing in Geneva? What do they expect to find out? What kind of impact will it have on our future? What are the political ramifications with the big machine being on European as opposed to it being an American project where supposedly U.S. once had the upper hand?

If it's to much to handle on the blog, I understand. I was just wondering...as I was falling asleep.

04/09/07 @ 22:36

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

I meant to say "on European soil..."

04/09/07 @ 22:37

Comment from: JMI [Visitor]

I think it's pretty funny that they circulate a memo to the media that in essence says nothing. But hey! Silence is Golden, right?

04/09/07 @ 22:37

Comment from: Jason [Visitor] · http://www.deep-mirrors.org/jaycube/tsai/form.html

I could never do a double-major with math, that's just crazy. :-p

Congrats on the grandkid, SteveM and Peaches!

04/09/07 @ 22:38

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

Congratulations Peaches. That's exciting news.

04/09/07 @ 22:38

Comment from: Tombo [Visitor]

warriormojo,

it was supposed to be tongue in cheek, but it's hard to convey tone. or at least hard for me. see, turns out i'm the dumb one.

04/09/07 @ 22:38

Comment from: Jason [Visitor] · http://www.deep-mirrors.org/jaycube/tsai/form.html

I am going to get ready for bed, good night to everyone. ST, I hope you feel better with your cold, and watch the blood pressure, okay? You're more riled up than usual. Not good to get all excited before bedtime.

04/09/07 @ 22:41

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]

Oh, come on, Tombow. We all knew you were kidding. It was pretty funny, actually.

04/09/07 @ 22:42

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]

ST: are you suggesting that HF doen't own a residence in Hawaii? I remember bumping into him several times at various open houses when he first got the job. His agent? Artie Wilson.

04/09/07 @ 22:43

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

Tsai. Can you handle the cut in pay?

04/09/07 @ 22:44

Comment from: JMI [Visitor]

Jason, then if you are serious about teaching take the B.ed route. Once you graduate, you pay undeclared tuition which cost a LOT more and you have to take upper division and graduate level classes. The math majors I know are mostly B.eds and they take only 300-400 level courses. You can still get your Masters should you decide to pursue it. I think.

04/09/07 @ 22:44

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]

Whoops, sorry about that extra "w", Tombo.

04/09/07 @ 22:45

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

Tsai. Your boss should pay you a dollar for every hit. You're bringing in readers, who then attract advertisers.

04/09/07 @ 22:45

Comment from: Tombo [Visitor]

whew, btw warriormojo, not sure if i told you, but great job on the 04 MSU and 06 Hawaii Bowl videos.

good night jason.

04/09/07 @ 22:46

Comment from: Rich2176 [Visitor]

Tombo - "rocket surgeon"? That's a good one. I could be wrong, but I don't think there's anything known as a "rocket scientist" - I think they're known as engineers. Garret?

G'night - finally.

04/09/07 @ 22:49

Comment from: Guava [Visitor]

--Gigi--

Where are you dear....?

What's up with all the vanishing bloggers...?

04/09/07 @ 22:49

Comment from: JMI [Visitor]

Man, it takes a different kind of animal to major in math! I flunked pre-cal three times!

04/09/07 @ 22:50

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]

Thanks, Tombo. And thanks for linking them on your site.

prideperiod, I know we're not supposed to do this, but are you the former UH O-lineman from one the smaller private schools who was drafted by Dallas, but had a career cut short by a neck injury? Sorry if that's none of my business, but Al got me curious.

04/09/07 @ 22:51

Comment from: al [Visitor]

did you hear joe moore? he was saying to hf, "come on hire bob nash". even joe moore can change.

04/09/07 @ 22:52

Comment from: SteveM [Visitor]

Thank you, everyone. Peaches is relieved and resting comfortably ;-)

04/09/07 @ 22:54

Comment from: al [Visitor]

peaches you got me worried for a moment. i was thinking what grandson so fast? i thought you guys had no kids.

caught me off guard.

congratulations. my boss keeps waiting for that day too.

04/09/07 @ 22:54

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

WarriorMojo. Wrong guy. But I do have that guy's jacket in my closet. He gave it to me because he lost 80 lbs., said he won't be needing it anymore. I'm trying not to need it either, but unfortunately, it still fits.

04/09/07 @ 22:59

Comment from: al [Visitor]

pride did you hear that swoosh go over and past my head? what were you talking about? if its not food then i don't know.

04/09/07 @ 23:00

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

Al. Went swoosh past my head too, that's why I'm trying to give it to the experts to explain it to us in layman's terms.

04/09/07 @ 23:01

Comment from: SteveM [Visitor]

Al-- Peaches and I don't have any children. Only met her 10 years ago. She has 3 children from her first marriage. Does her telling me I look like I could give birth tomorrow count?
;-(

04/09/07 @ 23:03

Comment from: al [Visitor]

warriormojo.

"but Al got me curious." huh?

04/09/07 @ 23:04

Comment from: al [Visitor]

well then steve next time we go camellia you must lay off the protein.

04/09/07 @ 23:06

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

No worries Mojo. I'm a no- name, nobody. Just proud to be a Warrior fan. Now proud to be a TSAIKO. Waiting for that TSAIKO cruise. I hope that they have lots of veggie salads. Some of us TSAIKO's are strictly fruits and veggies guys.

04/09/07 @ 23:11

Comment from: Long Time UH Fan [Visitor]

Braddah Al...

They may be thinking of what you said in past blog when you met Prideperiod....??

04/09/07 @ 23:12

Comment from: SteveM [Visitor]

omment from: al [Visitor]
well then steve next time we go camellia you must lay off the protein.
04/09/07 @ 23:06

So I should eat the veggies only?... Compensate for the fact that the veggies kinda missed my plates the last time?

04/09/07 @ 23:14

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]

Al, sorry. I'm talking about your comments about the lunch you guys went to last week. (I think those were your comments. Or was it DPK or Bulla? Hmmm.)

Whoever it was, mentioned that prideperiod was a huge guy and a former UH player. Then I think you also mentioned that prideperiod helped you out with your project this past week.

Ever since then I've just been trying to figure out who prideperiod is based on those statements. I have a LOT of respect for the man that I thought prideperiod was. I'm sure I have a lot of respect for prideperiod too. The teams of that era were very special to me, unequaled until the 2006 vesion.

Hey, I'm still trying to figure out who Guava is too. Did I tell you I like puzzles?

04/09/07 @ 23:15

Comment from: al [Visitor]

oh you mean that i was such a small fellow.

soon we must have that celebratory luncheon when certain announcements are made.

04/09/07 @ 23:16

Comment from: Long Time UH Fan [Visitor]

Braddah SteveM..

Does her telling me I look like I could give birth tomorrow count?

That's what my boss told me several years ago....funny, they all think alike yeah?

04/09/07 @ 23:16

Comment from: al [Visitor]

1 & 400

04/09/07 @ 23:16

Comment from: Long Time UH Fan [Visitor]

Braddah Al...yup I think that time...

04/09/07 @ 23:17

Comment from: al [Visitor]

1& 401?

04/09/07 @ 23:17

Comment from: al [Visitor]

i have great respect for prideperiod. he is a very wise man and does many things for good causes. we need more like him and he is very humble.

04/09/07 @ 23:19

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]

Okay, so what is the issue with Gigi? Is she just busy or did something upset her?

04/09/07 @ 23:19

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]

See, Al, you're doing it again. Is prideperiod a former UH player?

I'm only curious about this stuff because I'm really happy when a UH player goes on to do well in life after his playing days are over.

04/09/07 @ 23:22

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

Doesn't feel right when certain individuals are not blogging. Perhaps they need to inform us when they will be taking time off from blogging so that we don't worry about them.

04/09/07 @ 23:23

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

Mojo. Was that you that posted the clips of the ASU game?

04/09/07 @ 23:27

Comment from: SteveM [Visitor]

prideperiod reminded me of what Long Time said earlier tonight...

Would be nice...if it was a 0ne-day cruise to nowhere.. I wonder if ST could tolerate the Tsaikos for a 7-day inter-island cruise....LOL

Besides, Norwegian Cruise Line would take a look at all the Tsaikos trekking in the dining room and say....LOSE MONEY! :-)

ST would get tons of material to write about on a cruise with us. There's a lot of fruits and veggies on the cruises.

Gotta tell you about thel Pride of America cruise I was on. High population of U.S. citizens, and when I walked among them, I was one of the smallest guys there. Al would look so small the bartender might ask him for ID. The elevator overload alarms went off when more than 5 of us got in the elevators. I don't think the maitre d' or crew wouldn't blink when the Tsai-Ko's enter the dining room.

04/09/07 @ 23:28

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

If that was, great clips. You did a very good job. The Warriors were on in that game.

04/09/07 @ 23:28

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

SteveM we gotta do lunch next week. Maybe a couple of days before Bulla's combine.

04/09/07 @ 23:31

Comment from: Long Time UH Fan [Visitor]

Goodnight all..have a good one!

04/09/07 @ 23:31

Comment from: al [Visitor]

mojo, you know the respect i have for you is just as great. i am not trying to imply anything. sorry if i am.

04/09/07 @ 23:32

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

Good night longtime.

04/09/07 @ 23:32

Comment from: Long Time UH Fan [Visitor]

SteveM...that is funny!

04/09/07 @ 23:32

Comment from: al [Visitor]

okay long timer. i am glad that you are feeling better today.

04/09/07 @ 23:33

Comment from: SteveM [Visitor]

prideperiod-- lunch sounds good (as usual)! I'm normally free on Wednesday and Fridays.

and we're still trying to get Long Time UH Fan to come out....

04/09/07 @ 23:34

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

So I guess there's only the mature handsome guys left. The one's who don't need much sleep to function during the day.

04/09/07 @ 23:35

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

Well, whenever Longtime is feeling up to it, I'm sure he'll come. We'll take good care of you Longtime. Right Al?

04/09/07 @ 23:37

Comment from: al [Visitor]

i know bulla is very busy, thus, his absence of late. idk if he would be available next week.

camellia? remember the look on that lady's face when we walked in. yikes. yikes. she cried in her best korean.

maybe the one on beretania this time?

mojo like come?

04/09/07 @ 23:38

Comment from: al [Visitor]

i'll pick you up long timer. no problem.

04/09/07 @ 23:39

Comment from: SteveM [Visitor]

So prideperiod, you and Al have someplace in mind for lunch?

04/09/07 @ 23:40

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

Where on Beretania Al?

04/09/07 @ 23:41

Comment from: al [Visitor]

you don't have to ask joe and wreck. they always down for a good feeding. of course the kid would be there. we need to get tsai out there with us.

hey could we invite a current warrior or two? tsai is that a cool thing or what?

04/09/07 @ 23:41

Comment from: al [Visitor]

its right across from star market just before the japanese chamber of commerce. its the restaurant just past kirin chinese restaurant.

04/09/07 @ 23:43

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

Well, nothing nailed down yet. But I was thinking, next week Wednesday at 12:00 P.M. just need to agree on where. I wanted to go to McCully, since I missed the last one.

04/09/07 @ 23:44

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

Gotta be careful with the NCAA violations bruddah Al. We gotta make sure we don't get any of the young kids in trouble.

04/09/07 @ 23:46

Comment from: al [Visitor]

shoots mccully is cool. no problem. so who can come state it here. wednesday 12:00. i'll see if the bulla is available.

04/09/07 @ 23:46

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]

Sorry, I took a break to check the RSN site. Reardon posted an interesting update about the BB coach search. Said a big name will be announced tomorrow and that Nash is still in the running in the pool of five candidates. I guess Reardon's going to be gifted with all the scoops now since he's the only print journalist not to fully blast Hermie.

Prideperiod, thanks for the compliments on the video. I'm working on one for the Cincinnati brawl game or just one about Colt.

Al, I'll keep my eyes open about your guys' lunch plans and join you if I can.

04/09/07 @ 23:47

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

Next week Wednesday right?

04/09/07 @ 23:48

Comment from: SteveM [Visitor]

Wednesday's OK with me. Either Camellia.

Man, I could hardly work the next day after the last time... the word is "moribund", I think ;-)

04/09/07 @ 23:50

Comment from: al [Visitor]

i hear you braddah. perhaps stephen can check if that is permissible.

04/09/07 @ 23:53

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]

Wednesday two days from now or Wednesday nine days from now?

04/09/07 @ 23:53

Comment from: JMI [Visitor]

Hey any room for a greenpea? I may not eat, I got class at 1:30, but would like to meet the other guys of the "late crew."

04/09/07 @ 23:53

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

OK. Wednesday 4-18-07 @ Camellia's on McCully. I will bring an AED machine for the owner just in case.

04/09/07 @ 23:54

Comment from: al [Visitor]

moribund? i thought that was pure pleasure?

04/09/07 @ 23:55

Comment from: JMI [Visitor]

by the way WM, awesome video, what do you use? Adobe Premier?

04/09/07 @ 23:55

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

JMI join us. Yeah but, better not. Don't want you falling asleep in class. So mojo, nine days from now.

04/09/07 @ 23:56

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

JMI. Please join us for lunch. What I meant was that you don't need to eat. Have some tea and veggies.

04/09/07 @ 23:57

Comment from: JMI [Visitor]

Falling asleep in class in not a problem. You guys wouldn't believe how many times I check this blog DURING class!

04/09/07 @ 23:58

Comment from: SteveM [Visitor]

OK, I'm in... as I recall, the tourist buses arrived a lttle after 12:00 so we should be OK before 12:00.

JMI, come on by. At least you didn't ask how you would recognize us...

04/10/07 @ 00:00

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

JMI. Now for sure you should come, so that Uncle Al can scold you. "Pay attention class son. It costs money to be there".

04/10/07 @ 00:00

Comment from: prideperiod [Visitor]

Good night all. Sweet dreams.

04/10/07 @ 00:02

Comment from: JMI [Visitor]

laters Pride.
SteveM, based upon previous posts, I'll just look for the wrecking crew.

04/10/07 @ 00:06

Comment from: SteveM [Visitor]

Al, I'm going moe soon. Work again tomorrow. Will post the updated mainland Tsai-Ko list in a few minutes.

04/10/07 @ 00:08

Comment from: JMI [Visitor]

Get with Jason too. If he doesn't have class, I could pick him up on campus and take him back.

04/10/07 @ 00:08

Comment from: SteveM [Visitor]

JMI - you got the right idea. Busloads of skinny oriental tourists and us. Not hard to spot at all ;-)

04/10/07 @ 00:11

Comment from: JMI [Visitor]

Wow! did JK scoop DM? This may be worth staying up for.

04/10/07 @ 00:11

Comment from: SteveM [Visitor]

As The Warrior Beat late night show winds with visions of buffet Korean BBQ's, it is after midnight H.S.T. (Hawaii Standard Time). Morning nears on the east coast and the blog is open for the mainland morning Tsai-Ko's. But first, a reminder...

If you are not listed below and posting from a location outside the state of Hawaii, please include your city and state or country the first time and I will add you to our list. Eventually, maybe you can find fellow UH fans in your area...

So far, we have met:

ALABAMA:: AlnBama (Huntsville)
ARIZONA:: anklebiters (Chandler), AZWARRIOR22 (Phoenix), Lloyd (Gilbert), SK (Tempe)
CALIFORNIA:: BayAreaWarrior (San Francisco), Bay'Bow (Sunnyvale), G (San Jose), Garret (San Diego), J (Loma Linda), John from San Diego (San Diego), King Katonk (Los Angeles), losthawaiian (Helendale), Mario (Sacramento), PONO (San Jose), Rich2176 (Los Angeles), Ronnie (Yorba Linda), Shannon (Livermore), UKU@la (Los Angeles), 2left (Los Angeles), 808Chef (San Jose)
FLORIDA:: ted domay (Clearwater)
GEORGIA:: Buger (Atlanta), Chris in ATL (Atlanta)
MISSOURI:: jayce (Kansas City)
NEVADA:: las vegas (Las Vegas), 702WarriorNation (Las Vegas), M Lee (LAS HamptonInnTropicana 877-584-6835)
NEW HAMPSHIRE:: JimL (Concord)
NEW YORK:: dave in NY (Utica), NooYawkWarriorFan (Mount Vernon), NYC Manoa Boy (New York)
OHIO:: John C (Cleveland)
OKLAHOMA:: OkcBigKahuna (Oklahoma City), okcbc (Oklahoma City)
OREGON:: Jon Mandaville (?), VikingJim (?), uhfanatosu (Corvallis)
TEXAS:: Beowulf213 (Victoria), Leo (San Antonio), mctruck (Marshall), SAWarrior (San Antonio), 99club (San Angelo), hilosupaman (San Angelo)
WASHINGTON:: Bentofan (Seattle), Sleepless in Seattle (Seattle), wafan (?)
WEST VIRGINIA:: Pomai (Elkview)
Canada:: jane (Vancouver, BC)
Korea:: TChahng (Seoul)
Japan:: Rokko (Kyoto), UHLokahi (Tokyo)
Middle East:: far away (military)

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04/10/07 @ 00:22

Comment from: addahknowjoe [Visitor]

Alright lets make it an even 450!

04/10/07 @ 01:58

Comment from: wafan [Visitor]

So, is Herman Frazier Herman Ronald Frazier a fantasy character similar to Bond, James Bond?

That would be awesome! You have to read the next part in your best movie trailer voice-over --

“He always gets the schedule completed even when things look bleak. The coolest gadgets are always at his finger tips so he is able to secretly make the right selection for a coach. And, he has lots of USOC connections so the Warrior facilities, personnel, and students are cared for.

“Your heart will race. Your blood pressure will rise. You will cringe at the inaction.
Herman Frazier Herman Ronald Frazier is ‘Arrogant Hard Head’. Playing at your favorite university now!”

04/10/07 @ 06:27


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