The Warrior Beat - Jones leads way as fund-raiser

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

1st

04/08/07 @ 09:54

Comment from: bungahead [Visitor]

Howcum no one is hawking this blog yet???

04/08/07 @ 09:55

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

possible everyone's at the Easter Sunday Mass, church service or having their family breakfast

04/08/07 @ 09:57

Comment from: Puhi [Visitor]

Aloha kakou,

I'm sorry to bring this up again and risk having an argument over 'okina and kahako but...

Does the official logo say "Eo Na Toa"?

Because that means, "The warriors lose"

It should say, "Eo e na toa e"

I promise I know what I'm talking about.

nuff said, puhi

04/08/07 @ 10:01

Comment from: Sandman [Visitor]

Maybe Jones should be the A-D, too. We've got to get rid of Frazier. No more waiting around. It's got to happen and it's got to happen quickly.

04/08/07 @ 10:03

Comment from: Chiefgator [Visitor]

Herman Frazier should go. He has undone all the good work of past AD's like Paul Durham, Stan Sheriff and Hugh Yoshida.

04/08/07 @ 10:18

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

I believe the full line is :

Eō nā toa, eō nā toa e!

http://www.warriorsrespond.com/

04/08/07 @ 10:28

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

I know this is an Idealistic statement for a productive Athletic dept. They posses passion & understanding for the people, have the personal contacts for open doors, business & common sense. here goes.

Riley Wallace

June Jones

Dick Tomey

The pyramid Triangle that creates foundation & balance.

The triangle of Family, Ocean & Land is our means of survival. (Learned this on Molokai) If each one is taken care properly, everything is harmony.

That is my Easter Zen moment.

04/08/07 @ 10:31

Comment from: Chiefgator [Visitor]

It is a miracle we have a Heisman candidate and may never have one again. Herman has jeopardized Colts chances of winning it with a terrible schedule.

04/08/07 @ 10:33

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

JJ is doing a great job for the UH fb program.

If my memory serves me right, the first couple of years when he came on board he stepped on peoples toes, trying to do things that were not part of the job description. But its all good now

Looks like JJ would make a Great AD but I'd rather have him at the helm of the football program.

04/08/07 @ 10:36

Comment from: sponger76 [Visitor]

I know this information has probably been out there already, but where do they sell that clothing line at?

04/08/07 @ 10:44

Comment from: sponger76 [Visitor]

Woo hoo! Comment number 11! And 12!

04/08/07 @ 10:45

Comment from: Tombo [Visitor]

When June Jones' contract is up, he should have his agent put in some sort of language in the new contract that June gets to do the schedule. Or at the very least, have more input. He shouldn't have to put everything in the hands of Herman, hoping for the best. Because as we're finding, it's a lot of hoping! June has great scheduling ideas, allegedly, and he's said in the past that he would do the schedule if he was asked to do so. I think it would be great. Just my two cents.

BTW, I recently bought an Eo Na Toa E T-shirt, and it's very nice!

04/08/07 @ 10:47

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

I don't see JJ going anywhere soon. I think he really enjoys what he is doing, barring interference from the higher ups. His foundation is doing well and I can't forsee him abandoning all his work there in the near future, as well. So this is good news for all of us.

Let's hope the Athletic Departmetn knows well enough to keep him happy.

04/08/07 @ 10:47

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

Where can we buy JJ's gear? How can we help with his fundraising?

Puhi,
Although my 'olelo kuahine isn't that strong, I think you are right. Good point of clarification, Hawaiian.

Maverick,
We need those names around to remind us of what could be.

Lastly: Praise and thanks for a risen Savior on this Easter Sunday. God Bless us one and all.

04/08/07 @ 10:48

Comment from: Tombo [Visitor] · http://warriorsrespond.com/store.htm

DPK, see link!

04/08/07 @ 10:50

Comment from: Chiefgator [Visitor]

Been watching UH football since 1963. Privilege of seeing 3 genius's coach our team. Clark Shaughnessy in 65. The father of the T formation. Paul Johnson, the architect of the potent spread formation. And JJ, the genius of the unstoppable Run and Shoot. I feel lucky to seen them all.

04/08/07 @ 10:52

Comment from: Puhi [Visitor]

Maverick - Mahalo for the deep thoughts of 10:31. THat's deep brah.

04/08/07 @ 10:56

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

Hawai`i's a good place to implement new ideas. We are a forgiving group if we know what the intentions and planned directions are. As long as there is communication both ways.

I love what JJ has done with the offense and I'm excited as heck to see what McMackin does with the pool of talented defenders he has for next season.

I suspect we will have a number of former all-state, all-region players sitting on the bench next season just because the depth of talent has gotten that good.

04/08/07 @ 10:59

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

Mahalo Braddah Tombo! Got 'em saved to favorites. BTW, good to see you here again, brah!

HAPPY EASTER EVERYBODY!!

04/08/07 @ 11:01

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

I think the athletic department has been hamstrung by the H logo deal, mostly because the majority of the moolah goes to auxilary services. i would think that renegotiating that split would be a pressing matter.
It seems Jones decided to do an end run. He created his own brand, with all of the moolah going to Na Koa, which then helps the football program. Very crafty.

04/08/07 @ 11:12

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Chiefgator:
That's why I encourage Gigi and Hubby to attend a UH football game. To fully appreciate the four-wide offense, you need to see it in person. It's an amazing offense. If I'm a defensive coordinator, I wouldn't know how to stop it.

04/08/07 @ 11:17

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

I noticed that. No UH Logo on the warriorsrespond.com items. It helps JJ's organization keep a separate identity from UH which may be it's underlying strength over the years to come.

04/08/07 @ 11:17

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

JJ has had to overcome so many obstacles in his tenure here. Our administration seems determined to hamstring him at times. The whole thing is very frustrating to watch.

04/08/07 @ 11:21

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

It's the golden goose syndrome..everyone is looking for a way to get to the gold faster..easier.. quicker.. at the expense of the goose.

04/08/07 @ 11:33

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

Hmm.. the basketball staff have only three weeks left, if they have any vacation time left will they be required to take them?

04/08/07 @ 11:38

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Lets talk Food

The food at Aja mentioned above for todays postings?

How is the quality at Aja, compared to other outlets that were frequented, such as dormitory cafeterias & the training -table meal?

With all the knowledge we have on nutrition now, I hope it has substance, compared to other lower grade food suppliers at many school levels.

04/08/07 @ 11:42

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

Tsai... is the athletic department allowed to come up with their own logo? just for sports?

04/08/07 @ 11:44

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

The H logo is supposed to be the athletic department's (although most of the proceeds go to auxilary services). But I think Jones has the right idea in changing the logo every few years. First, it keeps up with the trends. Second, it earns new moolah.
That's where the AD — and any AD, for that matter — is hamstrung. He's got to make nice-nice to upper campus. The football coach only has to focus on his own program.

04/08/07 @ 11:56

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Aja's food is pretty decent.
Rob DeMello lost a bet to Robert Kekaula, and paid off with an Aja bento. Kekaula was ticked when he found out the meal was less than $5. He thought winning a lunch bet would be more pricey.

04/08/07 @ 12:00

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

I suspect that the only way the AD can get the upperhand is to fill the seats and really make the department financially independent or better still, profitable.

Much of it is a popularity vote, too. If the general public is really behind you, that gotta add a lot of clout.

Hmm ... but then upper campus might resent you for your popularity and prefer status quo by having someone easier to control.

04/08/07 @ 12:02

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

Made,
Only in Hawai'i... *sigh*

04/08/07 @ 12:05

Comment from: Chiefgator [Visitor]

Yes to truly appreciate the offense one must see it in person.

04/08/07 @ 12:07

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

I've got bad short-term memory. Maverick is from Texas, right?
If so, here's our daily Texas update:
I was little bit concerned about Jake Patek because I thought he was a Glanville-system guy. I was wrong. Patek is taking a leadership role on defense. He cut his hair, shaved and bulked up. He's helping a lot of the younger guys with the assignments. He's also going to thrive in the new left-right system, which will allow him to play as a hybrid free-strong safety. It'a amazing. He's only been here since July, but he really fits in.

04/08/07 @ 12:12

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

Happy Easter, everyone.

ST, I haven't had the time to work on that diacritics tutorial, but try replacing "Eö Nä Toa, Eö Nä Toa Ë" with Eō Nā Toa, Eō Nā Toa Ē (just copy and paste), that should work for you.

Puhi, take this for what it's worth, but if you check the Pukui (Pōkuʻi)/Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary, under the entry for eō, an example is given:

Eō e Liliʻu i kou inoa, Liliʻu, answer to your name song.

That's what evidence I can find, but I don't know Hawaiian grammar.

Ugh, don't get me started on Auxiliary Services. Don't they steal enough of my money?

Something sold on campus that's less than $5.00? Wow... :-)

Anybody else watching the Masters?

04/08/07 @ 12:16

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

I believe, on any given defensive play, the entire backfield for Hawaii could be from Texas.

04/08/07 @ 12:17

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

I meant Pukui (Pūkuʻi)/Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.

04/08/07 @ 12:17

Comment from: ai-eee-soos [Visitor] · http://www.aol.com

It's good to see that Patek has taken a leadership role.

This is a trait the NFL scouts notice.

Keep it up Jacob; you can parlay this coming season into NFL $$$.

04/08/07 @ 12:38

Comment from: EricH [Visitor]

Great to hear how Patek is developing. Sounds like a great person and player.

04/08/07 @ 12:40

Comment from: Tombo [Visitor] · http://warriorsrespond.com/store.htm

Patek's the man. His last name sounds like a Mech Warrior. Anyways, if you haven't already seen it, or even if you have, the link above is Patek's hit on Steve Wichman in the Idaho game.

04/08/07 @ 12:54

Comment from: Tombo [Visitor] · http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlf5mXkXUlw

My bad, here's the real link. But you should visit both. Amen.

04/08/07 @ 12:55

Comment from: AverageUHfan [Visitor]

Here's a way to boost UH fundraising. It's been more than five weeks (3/9/07) since HF uttered these immortal words, "Now that we know the WAC dates, we'll finalize our nonconference matchups and be prepared to release them Monday afternoon."

Let's hold a statewide lottery to guess which "Monday afternoon" the schedule will finally be unveiled. Sounds like a winner because the choices are infinite.

04/08/07 @ 13:00

Comment from: ai-eee-soos [Visitor] · http://www.aol.com

ST:

Regarding training table meals -

1. Is deducting the cost of the meal from the scholarship check an NCAA requirement?

2. If not, do you know of any other school that does this?

3. What happens to the left overs - do staff members get a free meal?

If the players are charged for a meal, then everyone else who eats from the training table should pay also.

Thanks for your insight.

04/08/07 @ 13:00

Comment from: Puhi [Visitor]

Aloha kaua e Jason,

Notice the "e" before Lili'uokalani's name. Used when you are adressing someone.

Without the "e", na koa becomes the subject, the ones doing the losing.

Also notice the kahako over the o.

Look up eo without the kahako. To lose.

kden, puhi

04/08/07 @ 13:01

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

Puhi, thanks for the lesson. Well, it is "Eō nā toa," even thought the logo doesn't have the kahakō. I definitely don't think they meant to say "Eo nā toa," although your point concerning the directional e seems valid. You can always e-mail Kanalu Young at the Center for Hawaiian Studies about it:

http://www.hawaii.edu/chs/

An article about the Eō Nā Toa line of merchandise:

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2006/Aug/24/sp/FP608240341.html

04/08/07 @ 13:18

Comment from: Puhi [Visitor]

Ua hala e ka Pu'ulena paha

04/08/07 @ 13:23

Comment from: Puhi [Visitor]

E Jason,
'A'ole au i mana'o e a'o i ka ha'awina ia 'oe. He ho'omoakaka wale no. E kala mai i ko'u 'ano kiko'ola. kden, puhi

04/08/07 @ 13:33

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

Er, IDK what that says, but I'm going to assume it wasn't meant for me to read. :-p

Oh, I found Kanalu Young's direct e-mail, if you care: terry (at) hawaii.edu

04/08/07 @ 13:34

Comment from: Puhi [Visitor]

Sorry, I thought you knew a little more than that. The shirts are printed, too late already i guess. kden.

04/08/07 @ 13:36

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

I meant the first line, not the second. I have enough homework as it is for Japanese... :-)

04/08/07 @ 13:37

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Re: Patek's the man. His last name sounds like a Mech Warrior. Anyways, if you haven't already seen it, or even if you have, the link above is Patek's hit on Steve Wichman in the Idaho game.

Tombo -
We was sitting right on the end zone front rows with that hit. Sent shivers up me with the sound, and tremors going through me.
At that moment, I became a Patek fan.

04/08/07 @ 13:40

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

Haha, I'm sending all my replies so late. Very good point, the shirts are printed. But I'm curious now if there's a reason why the e is omitted. Maybe it's a dialect thing?

Anyways, ST will chastise us soon. Back to Patek -- boy, was he fun to watch last year. Really doesn't look like a football player, but plays like an All-WAC safety.

04/08/07 @ 13:42

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Re: I have a Bad short term memory, Maverick is from Texas right?

St - Your almost right. My name is from Texas, My truck is from Texas, but with Warrior Green & black colors, I got friends from Texas, but haven't been there yet.

I stay outer islands .

04/08/07 @ 13:45

Comment from: Chiefgator [Visitor]

I love all UH sports but lately I get withdrawls symptoms when Warrior Footall season is over. I can't get enough of JJ's miraculous offense. It truly is a "Field of Dreams" and "The Natural" miracle! It is not a "systems" offense like pundents say. It is a Frankenstein monster created by Dr Baron Von June Jones no OTHER team can stop. Someday he will be given his due credit for it.

04/08/07 @ 13:48

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

BTW, was there a cut-off date for the last of the Basketball Coach interviews?

04/08/07 @ 13:50

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

I just realized, I've been mixing up Maverick and mctruck. Whoops.

04/08/07 @ 13:53

Comment from: bulla [Visitor]

HAPPY EASTER TSAIKOS,

aloha to one and all, happy easter, make memories, and have a restful day! life is what it is, let us make the best of it and continue to move forward.

04/08/07 @ 13:54

Comment from: namikikam [Visitor]

It's so nice to see everyone so high on the Warriors. Happens everytime we have a decent season. Please stay on the bandwagon when we again don't continue moving forward and itstead take two steps back. People just enjoy the football, we will never be in the football elite. IMHO.

04/08/07 @ 13:55

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

mctruck is Texas, alright.

Aloha Bulla happy easter back.

04/08/07 @ 13:55

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

As long as I'm healthy, you'll see me in the stands. 13-0 or 0-13, I just love UH football (and UH sports in general).

04/08/07 @ 13:58

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Jason is as true of a fan that can be.
Let's spread that virus and make it a fever.

Part 2 of the Texas saga.

...I like Texas food,( Lets talk food)....Texas football....Most Texas people, because they have heart, pride, and manners... I do believe God created Texas - then came America....
But still never been there.

04/08/07 @ 14:10

Comment from: al [Visitor]

tombo,

i agree with you regarding jj's contract and scheduling. i have been a proponent of that for a couple of months now.

i believe it was told that jj's contract which is up next year is allegedly in the early negotiating period. however, given the urgency of other matters recently, i would say don't hold your breath.

...nuff said.

04/08/07 @ 14:15

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

When exactly is JJ's contract due for renewal? What month?

04/08/07 @ 14:17

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Good to hear about the quality of the food at Aja's.

Good food produces better brain & body power.
Mental mistakes on the field can lose games.
Junk food Contributes to mental errors and poor performance.

How many years went by when the old training methods in ball wouldn't allow water breaks?
I like that commercial of how gatorade was created. Classic

04/08/07 @ 14:20

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

Jason is as true of a fan that can be.
Let's spread that virus and make it a fever.

Haha, well, some of you newer guys might not know what happened to me for the Oregon State game. I live in Salt Lake, two miles away from Aloha Stadium, so I usually catch the bus to go to the games. I decided I'd go a little early, so I waited for the bus at my usual time. This was around 4 PM... by the time 6 PM came, we (me and this other guy headed to the game) found out from TheBus that the nearest bus was at Radford headed Kalihi-bound (still far away and heading in the opposite direction); in other words, we were never going to make it on time, waiting for the bus. So we decided to see if there were any taxis down by Safeway. There were none, and we weren't sure how bad the traffic was, so we decided to walk it. Well, we walked 1.7 miles to Radford High School. (I used a car odometer to check the distance later on.) There, we found this wayward bus driver who, for some reason, was parked at the school (and the bus does not stop on school property). So the driver (a rookie who never drove that route before) took us to Aloha Stadium, stopping to let us off in the middle of traffic; I managed to get in just at kickoff. Had a mini panic attack during that game because of all the stress, haha. And that's my little adventure...

04/08/07 @ 14:22

Comment from: al [Visitor]

madeinhawaii,

i believe he said that '07 it is up. any contract may be reviewed and replaced with a new one as long as both parties are in agreement.

methinks, that jj will exceed the million and that he will fight to get his asst's a sizable increase.

the sad part is, had we a "marquee" schedule this year, we would have seen a huge increase in attendance and overall revenues. that would have been a great selling point for the coach.

however......

so you can see the impact the schedule has on the economics of warrior football. salaries, facility improvements, recruiting budget, etc. i hope that an increase in the football budget is considered regardless of the weak schedule this year. we need to keep thinking outside the box and break the rice bowls. we are on the precipice of becoming a major player, but, we need to spend the money to make the money and grow the program at the same time.

...nuff said.

04/08/07 @ 14:35

Comment from: al [Visitor]

why are we talking about aja's? i thought food was off subject and no longer a welcomed topic of conversation.

...
jay boy, your story is also borderline off color.
...

04/08/07 @ 14:36

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

The Bus is best. We used the Express bus from Kapiolani park to the games, and back. Can't beat it. Read a story some time back that Football Express Bus might get Nixed.

Par for the course with their dilema of trying to fill the stadium, and trying to clean up the parking woes.

04/08/07 @ 14:36

Comment from: Beowulf213 [Visitor]

Good to hear how Jake is doing. He's glad to be back on the field.

No hair on his upper lip, Tsai? Short hair and he's bulking up? That is amazing considering he got down to 192 last season. Now he weighs a lean 206, and no training table!!! And sometimes I worry he's not eating enough!

Thanks, Tombo for the you tube link It's always fun to watch a good hit.

Have a Happy Easter everybody!

04/08/07 @ 14:40

Comment from: 99club [Visitor]

Jake must've bulked up by coming home in the Summer and eating plenty of brisket. Sort of like the one that came out of my oven a few hours ago...smothered in onions, adobo seasoning, some liquid smoke, and BBQ sauce slow cooked for 9 hours. See how I worked that one in there Al? :-)

04/08/07 @ 14:50

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

If I want to bulk up like 99club, I might need some of that brisket. Won't be a lean weight, that's for sure.

Good to see you're still around, Beowulf. Your son sure is fun to watch. :-)

04/08/07 @ 14:52

Comment from: Tombo [Visitor]

Comment from: al [Visitor]
tombo,

i agree with you regarding jj's contract and scheduling. i have been a proponent of that for a couple of months now.

i believe it was told that jj's contract which is up next year is allegedly in the early negotiating period. however, given the urgency of other matters recently, i would say don't hold your breath.

hey al,

sorry if i missed your comments regarding that, but nice to hear you're advocating it! yeah, i just think JJ should get more control over the football-related decisions in his next contract. june just knows how to get things done. and he cares a lot about what happens to this program. not saying that frazier doesn't, but you know, maybe frazier got too much on his plate. he has to juggle so many things. sometimes, when you juggle too many things, all the pins end up falling to the ground. maybe someone like coach jones, someone who has a lot of connections and pull in the football world, would be better suited for scheduling and other football matters. that's just how it seems.

maverick,

i can watch that clip over and over again. can't wait to see patek and this amazing defense play this season.

04/08/07 @ 14:55

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

If I recall right, that Patek hit sent the QB out of the game. He suffered some head concussion. Saw an ambulance driving down the sideline to the Idaho bench, but not sure it was intended for him, or someone else.
That hit had a distinct pop that went, " Paaa-Taaack" !

04/08/07 @ 15:01

Comment from: Beowulf213 [Visitor]

Your pretty slick 99club, but it's not my cookin or his dad's. He's only been home one week in the last 9 months. It's not easy on these boys. That's why we appreciate all warriors fans, this blog and other UH sport websites. It keeps us in touch.

Mahalo

04/08/07 @ 15:02

Comment from: 99club [Visitor]

"Paaa-Taaack"!

Maverick, I think you may have started something. Hope our broadcasters start using that one!

04/08/07 @ 15:06

Comment from: Beowulf213 [Visitor]

Maverick, not sure about the concussion, but I know the coach took that QB out of the game. I remember watching that game over the internet and listening to it on the radio at the same time. I've believe it was BC, on the radio,who stated that the ambulance was for someone in the stands. I don't really want Jacob to send someone to the hospital, but I love the "Paaa-Taaack" sound. You sure you aren't from Texas?

Jason, I'm hear everyday. I just try not to say very much. I let ya'll do all the talking.

04/08/07 @ 15:13

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

Ah, I remember that ambulance, a friend of mine in that section said an old man had a heart attack.

04/08/07 @ 15:19

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Sure seems that the Blinn college - UH connection is developing. Jason is really bringing something special to the table, and sounds like the coaches have the upmost trust in his judgement.

No Beowulf, Sorry to say I'm not from Texas - but my name was branded from day of birth.

HF, I'm not hiding, Maverick is my real name.

04/08/07 @ 15:22

Comment from: 99club [Visitor]

Beowulf-
Ma'am, you're welcome. I'm sure you're looking forward to seeing him while he lays over in Houston between the LA Tech and UNLV games.

04/08/07 @ 15:24

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Ahhh, I just put the postings together. Must be the Easter brunch slowing my thinking.
Thanks 99 for the help

Beowulf, You have quite a talented son that Hawaii is embracing. His action on the field keeps me on the edge of my seat.

04/08/07 @ 15:28

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Al:
I didn't ban food talk.
I just reminded folks about the importance of trying not to stray too far off topic too often. That stems from two observations:
1. Topics initiated here often are debated in other forums. I think it's easier to discuss our topics here.
2. The readers are basically in charge of the "comments" section, so they can discuss the topics they wish. I just want to make sure that we're not excluding too many people.
However, I did discourage — OK, ban — talk about home security particularly when it appears to be an end-around my no-flaunt rule.
So here's my new, new, new rule: Free talk between 9 p.m. and the next day's post, as long as we abide by the no-name-calling, no-asking-anyone-to-be-fired rules.
And one last rant:
If somebody is having problems with another member of the board — yes, we're looking at you, Mr. brew — please don't complain to the higher-ups. My life is difficult enough without the bosses asking me to intervene with on-line spats.
On that note, hope all of you are having a happy Easter.

04/08/07 @ 15:31

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

So enough of the H logo concerns. What true — true! — Warrior fans need to ask Mrs. Patek is where they can get those personalized No. 31 Patek shirts that the Patek gang wears to games.

04/08/07 @ 15:37

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Off to our 2nd Brunch of the day.
Have a good feeling this is going to be another great week ahead for Warrior football.

Happy Easter

04/08/07 @ 15:47

Comment from: 99club [Visitor]

OK. Where'd everybody go? :)

Ma'am, where could one get one of those No. 31 Patek shirts?

04/08/07 @ 15:48

Comment from: Beowulf213 [Visitor]

I'm sure you're looking forward to seeing him while he lays over in Houston between the LA Tech and UNLV games.

You betcha!

His action on the field keeps me on the edge of my seat.

Us too!!!!

04/08/07 @ 15:48

Comment from: addahknowjoe [Visitor]

John Hirokawa and the Magic of Polynesia presents:

June Jones and the Magic Temple

A Benefit for the University of Hawai‘i Na- Koa Football Club

Friday, April 27, 2007 • Ohana Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel
Reception & Silent Auction - 6:00 pm • Show - 8:15 pm

Merlin Table(s) at $3000
Houdini Table(s) at $2000
Magician Table(s) at $1250
Warrior Ticket(s) at $125 per person

Please call Alvin Katahara at 535-8532 for table reservations.
Get Individual Tickets by calling the UH Ticket Office at 944-2697 or go to etickethawaii.com.

04/08/07 @ 15:49

Comment from: Tombo [Visitor]

so is the rumor true? does june jones slay a dragon in the magic show?

04/08/07 @ 15:55

Comment from: Beowulf213 [Visitor]

Patek shirts?? Anyone can make an original. Go to your nearest rainbowtique store and buy your favorite UH football shirt...then take it to your local print screening place......ask them to put Patek on the back and add the number 31......that's it.

04/08/07 @ 15:56

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

I really want to go and watch that show, but $125 is a pretty steep price for a student. *sigh*

04/08/07 @ 15:58

Comment from: NooYawkWarriorFan [Visitor]

It seems Jones decided to do an end run. He created his own brand, with all of the moolah going to Na Koa, which then helps the football program. Very crafty.

From warriorsrespond.com:

All proceeds benefit Friends of Hawaii Charities, HUGS, Na Koa Football Club, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Hawaii and the June Jones Foundation

According to the website, all of the proceeds don't go to Na Koa.

04/08/07 @ 16:24

Comment from: al [Visitor]

thanks for the clarification master tsai! i think we may have had some confused bloggers here.

i smell someone's brisket along way. only in hawaii you mix texas beef, bbq sauce and adobo sauce. ai-eee-sooos must be ecstatic.

mrs. p, glad to see that you are still around. i know how you feel about having the keiki away for so long. we just got back from the dropping my boy off at the airport. flew in for a few days, courtesy of his sister's buddy pass. i need to get down to practice one day and have st intro me to your boy. i am only 5 minutes from a home cooked meal.

04/08/07 @ 17:12

Comment from: al [Visitor]

tombo

yes, brother, i hear you. i never adovcated the man's removal either. just another frustrated brother. he probably does micro managed and should let go some of the reigns to his worthy staff.

i hope tomw he will announce nash as the one.

04/08/07 @ 17:14

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

Why don't they have 1/2 a season passes? First half of the season and second half?

NO special premium seating, just the standard seats.

Maybe the first half would be cheaper than the second half. Sort of a teaser. Just to fill the seats and get more people to "test drive" Warrior football. But the combined total still 10% more than a full season ticket.

Then sell these up until the start of the respective half.

04/08/07 @ 17:22

Comment from: wafan [Visitor]

The 1/2 season pass sounds like a good idea. You are correct in that it would allow people to try out the feel of the live game.

They might even build fan loyalty for season tickets for the following years.

Would the UH be willing to look at something like this? It would require additional work and book keeping. But it might fill the seats especially if the prices were lower for the first half than the second half of the season.

Any word of progress for schedules for succeeding years? I sure hope the team does not have to put up with this shenanigans ever again.

By the way, blew out the eggs and got them colored in time for the Easter Bunny. Thanks for your help!

04/08/07 @ 17:42

Comment from: wafan [Visitor]

Jason . . .

Have not been able to open your sites all day.

04/08/07 @ 17:57

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

wafan: The server has been down for the past week. My friend (who is the domain owner) knows about it, she's working with her Web host.

I like the idea about a half-season pass. It's better than the next-best solution I can think of, which is non-conference and conference passes (and I hate that idea, despite coming up with it).

Here's something that scared me, when I went to check out season ticket prices:

http://www.hawaiiathletics.com/Ticket/fb.pdf

At first, I thought, "Where are the Mānoa Maniacs?" But then I noticed that PP and QQ in the orange are still not listed; that should mean that those sections are still saved for the students.

Here's a funny tidbit about the Mānoa Maniacs seating at Aloha Stadium: A lot of the opposing team's family members have seats in the yellow above us, so they end up in our section because they don't know the color system. We're always having to explain to them that their seats are all the way up there. :-p

04/08/07 @ 18:00

Comment from: honeygirl [Visitor]

Happy easter everyone!

04/08/07 @ 18:09

Comment from: J [Visitor] · http://www.atu1.com/Supplies/Blowers.htm

Schedule gets pulled out of the hat at the Magic Show...

04/08/07 @ 18:18

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

J
That's actually pretty funny.

04/08/07 @ 18:38

Comment from: wafan [Visitor]

Jason . . .

Duh. Now I recall your post about the topic.

I guess they have not changed the seating for the visitors. Oh well. What must be perplexing is the vast sea of empty seats and they are stuck way up in the top most sections trying not to pass out from the thin air.

Albeit the stadium section is not as steep as those in other stadiums. The upper seats at the Kansas City Royals are like climbing down a ladder. Kind of scary considering there is only a railing a foot high on the short wall at the bottom. It is much worse than the red section at Aloha Stadium.

04/08/07 @ 18:43

Comment from: Tombo [Visitor]

not sure if they were mentioned already, but i'm curious about a few 2006 grayshirts that were scheduled to be at practice this spring: alasi toilolo, po'okela ahmad and clayton laurel. i haven't seen them mentioned anywhere lately nor are they on the spring prospectus roster. any updates?

04/08/07 @ 18:59

Comment from: Tombo [Visitor] · http://blogs.honoluluadvertiser.com/index.php?blog=9&title=gray_matters&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1

crap, i should probably do research before i open my big mouth. from a warrior beat post a couple months ago:

These grayshirts, who will be full-time students in the fall, won't participate in spring drills but will compete in training camp in August. They are:
• Po‘okela Ahmad, linebacker, Kapolei High School.
• Clayton Laurel, offensive lineman, Leilehua High School.
• Alasi Toilolo, defensive end, Kapolei High School.
One grayshirt candidate — defensive back Afa Bridenstine of Kahuku High School — will go on a two-year church mission.

04/08/07 @ 19:06

Comment from: ray [Visitor]

Beowulf213,
So what does your son think of Hawaii after a year? Anything you like to share. and if its unpleasant could you please lie. LOL

04/08/07 @ 19:23

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Ahmad, Laurel and Toilolo are in school.
I see them walking around.

04/08/07 @ 19:25

Comment from: Sandman [Visitor]

Stephen, Do you feel like making a prediction?
(We won't hold you to it. Just want your gut feeling on following:)

When will new basketball coach be named?

When will 13th game be annnounced or finalized?

Simple questions/simple guesstimates

04/08/07 @ 19:29

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

I think a new coach will be selected this week.
I think the football team will only play 12 games this season.

04/08/07 @ 19:36

Comment from: Sandman [Visitor]

Wow.

Hope you're right about #1 (and hope its early in the week)

and hope you're wrong on #2

04/08/07 @ 19:48

Comment from: ryan [Visitor]

So you think we will only have 12 games huh, thats to bad. I would rather have 12 games rather then 13 games with 3 1-AA teams.

04/08/07 @ 20:20

Comment from: ai-eee-soos [Visitor] · http://www.aol.com

"The training table for the football team is one of the best breakfast buffets in town.

But the cost of the meal is deducted from a player's scholarship check."

Stephen: Is it an NCAA rule that the cost of the training
table meal be deducted from the scholarship Check ?

04/08/07 @ 20:20

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

I gotta agree with Tsai here, we only got a 12 game schedule. I wouldn't blame HF on being quite and humble here on out.

04/08/07 @ 20:35

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

That's 12 games.. with two 1AA teams, huh? It's just like my penlight. Works but very myopic.

04/08/07 @ 20:36

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

Ahmad, Laurel and Toilolo are in school.
I see them walking around.

I don't see you walking around.

04/08/07 @ 20:43

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

I'm at UH every day. Sometimes two or three times a day.

04/08/07 @ 20:47

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

When figuring out scholarships, all meals must be taken into account. So, yes, you either get meal money or the meal.
With the extra food from the training table, I always see non-players eating there. That's better than the food being tossed.

04/08/07 @ 20:50

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Maybe there's a miraculous 13th opponent. But it's April, and I don't see that happening. Plus, if Northern Colorado fills the opener, there's no trade-off room.
The main thing was to get seven home games because that was what was promised to the new ticket buyers.

04/08/07 @ 20:52

Comment from: Stretch [Visitor]

At least if we play only 12 games, we have to win 6 total games, counting only 1 1-AA game. If we win at least one 1-AA game, that means we have to win 5 of 10 games against 1-A teams. It could be a blessing in diguise since we don't have to win 6 of 11 1-A games with one more road game.
Everyone will want HF's head but let's keep the open dates before the stretch run.

04/08/07 @ 20:54

Comment from: ryan [Visitor]

Hey ST, when do you think HF will announce the Northern Colorado game and make it official?

04/08/07 @ 20:56

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

No, I believe you still have to win seven. I don't think you get a discount because you only scheduled 11 countable games.
So basically, UH needs to win seven of 11. That shouldn't be a problem.

04/08/07 @ 20:57

Comment from: truegreen [Visitor]

Stretch, why focus on the minimum? If any year was our shot at the BCS, this is it. Let's go for 12-0 and a BCS bowl.

04/08/07 @ 20:57

Comment from: Stretch [Visitor]

ST - I thought Na Koa pays in part for some of the training table?? If so, why do the players need to use of their scholarship money??

04/08/07 @ 20:58

Comment from: HF'S only fan [Visitor]

12 or 13 games--doesn't matter unless we get the W in the win column.

04/08/07 @ 20:59

Comment from: Stretch [Visitor]

ST - To be eligible for the bowl games, don't you need to have a "non-losing" record?? If you schedule 12 games, 6-6 is okay?? Hawaii usually needs 7 since we play 13.

04/08/07 @ 21:01

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

He'll tie it into something good.
It'll be something like: We hired John Wooden today ...
Then there will be the football schedule attached.
He never really made a big announcement about Charleston Southern.
That's why I think they made a mistake make all big talk about the season ticket sales, with all of those weekly updates. After 10 days, they were looking at it as they were ahead of last year's first 10 days of new sales. The other way to look at it is after 10 days, UH sold a combined (new/renewal) 3,200 season tickets. And as a coach pointed out, there's no boom announcement coming up. Colt Brennan's announcement, that's a boom that should have triggered sales. Even gettng Washington would have triggered sales. There's no big news on the horizon that would spur sales.

04/08/07 @ 21:01

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

I'll have to check on that, but I don't 6-6 for a team with its own exemption gets you in the door.

04/08/07 @ 21:03

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

If we don't get into a BCS bowl, it sure would have been nice to play against a Marquee team. Especially considering what's in store for the Sheraton, Hawaii Bowl.

...Sigh

04/08/07 @ 21:03

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Training table:
Because there's no such thing as a free meal when it comes to scholarships. Each scholarship player gets a check, which supposedly covers off-campus rent and meals. If they dorm, they don't get the rent check. If a meal is covered, they don't get the money for that meal.

04/08/07 @ 21:05

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

If you get free meals and meal money, then you're SMU of the 1980s.

04/08/07 @ 21:06

Comment from: Stretch [Visitor]

"Na Koa provides a training table during the season and spring practice to provide a proper diet for the players for muscle mass development. We need funds to provide the table year round, otherwise 99 cent burgers and 50 cent tacos become their daily meal - an extremely poor source to build muscle."

This is taken from nakoa.org. Does that mean although donors are paying for the food, the players still have to pay to eat it?? If so, UH is making money since they are getting help paying for the food and are with holding money from their scholarship checks.

04/08/07 @ 21:10

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

If there is no 13th game, what I fail to understand then, is why Frazier didn't even bother to contact Mississippi State U?

http://www.clarionledger.com/misc/Blogs/kyleveazey/kyleveazeyblog.html

04/08/07 @ 21:12

Comment from: RedZone [Visitor]

Bob Nash.

04/08/07 @ 21:29

Comment from: Guava [Visitor]

--So, Mr. Tsai, you really believe U-H will play only 12-games...?--

04/08/07 @ 21:34

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

"Na Koa provides a training table during the season and spring practice to provide a proper diet for the players for muscle mass development. We need funds to provide the table year round, otherwise 99 cent burgers and 50 cent tacos become their daily meal - an extremely poor source to build muscle."

Where can I get some of those $0.99 burgers and $0.50 tacos? That's better for me than a $6 plate lunch of grease and fat; at least those burgers and tacos are cheaper.

Let me do some fast research into the bowl eligibility thing, I should be able to get something.

04/08/07 @ 21:36

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Guava:
That's my gut feeling. That's not based on any inside information or anything. I think the Northern Colorado announcement will somehow bleed out.
Then we're not going to hear anything. One day, it's July and we'll all figure outt we're playing 12 games.
I think Mississippi State is the only option. I don't see any other possible maneuvering.

04/08/07 @ 21:38

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

I'm sure Na Koa subsidizes the training table.
But Na Koa has a lot of other expenses — video equipment, summer school, etc.

04/08/07 @ 21:41

Comment from: AverageUHfan [Visitor]

Let me see. Either we play a road game vs. Mississipi State several time zones away right before we hit the toughest part of our schedule OR we play on 12 games with two 1-AA opponents.

If that turns out to be the case, it's almost a no-win situation either way. Great job, Herman.

04/08/07 @ 21:47

Comment from: 'Aukai [Visitor]

Is that the Puhi from UH?

04/08/07 @ 21:48

Comment from: ryan [Visitor]

In an article today it says that Mississippi State is trying to schedule Northern Iowa so it doesn't sound like they are an option anymore

04/08/07 @ 21:48

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

From the 2006-07 NCAA Division I Bylaws (page 417 of 476):

http://www.ncaa.org/library/membership/division_i_manual/2006-07/2006-07_d1_manual.pdf

30.9.2.1 Exception — 12 Game Season. An institution with a record of six wins and six losses may be selected for participation in a bowl game under the following circumstances:

(a) The institution or its conference has a primary contractual affiliation, which existed prior to the first contest of the applicable season, with the sponsoring bowl organization. In the case of a conference contractual affiliation, all conference teams with winning records must be placed in one of the contracted bowl games before any institution with a record of six wins and six losses may be placed in a contracted bowl game. There shall be no contingency agreements with other sponsoring bowl organizations intended to enable an institution with a record of six wins and six losses to become eligible for those contests; or
(b) All contractual affiliations per Bylaw 30.9.2.1-(a) have been fulfilled and all institutions with winning records have received bowl invitations (either through a contractual affiliation or as an atlarge selection).

Now here's my question: We know that UH has a standing agreement with the Sheraton Hawaiʻi Bowl, that UH will go to the Hawaiʻi Bowl as long as it is bowl-eligible but not BCS-eligible. But is that agreement 1) officially contracted, and 2) is it UH first, WAC second (in terms of priority)?

04/08/07 @ 21:49

Comment from: al [Visitor]

actually, it becomes an 11 game schedule unless we lose one or both d1aa games. then it becomes a 12 game schedule. although it won't happen, losing to a d1aa team. although charleston southern would probably cream unc.

so, if we win both d1aa games we would have to do no less than 8-4 with a 12 game schedule.

i would pay mississippi state a premium just to go and play there in starkville, mississippi.

04/08/07 @ 21:52

Comment from: AverageUHfan [Visitor]

Al-You're right. A 12-game schedule with two 1-AA opponents is really an 11-game schedule. The second 1-AA opponent doesn't really count for anything other than an extra home date for UH to generate more revenue. I think Herman is really focused on getting his bonus by repaying the remaining $250,000 loan due to the upper campus.

04/08/07 @ 21:58

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

Mississippi State may not have fattened our coffers but it may have helped to keep our BCS aspirations and Colt's Heisman hopes alive.

As it stands, we only have the WAC title, the Hawaii Sheraton Bowl, and an undefeated season to look forward to. These are great but it's hard to play under a glass ceiling.

04/08/07 @ 22:04

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

I think you're almost correct, Papa Al. According to my understanding, Bylaw 30.9.2 states, "A 'deserving winning team' shall be defined as one that has won a minimum of six games against Division I-A opponents and that has more wins than losses." UH can still count the Charleston Southern game according to Bylaw 30.9.2.2 (I assume CSU has fulfilled the grant aid requirement). So, UH can go 7-5 (more wins than losses) with five I-A wins, the win against CSU (the sixth I-A win by exception), and the win against UNC (which is moot).

04/08/07 @ 22:05

Comment from: al [Visitor]

average dude,

i don't think he is focused on getting his bonus at this point. i think and he should be focused on getting a 13th opponent of note or his focus will be on "saving face."

04/08/07 @ 22:06

Comment from: AverageUHfan [Visitor]

Are we really sure Herman won an Olympic Gold medal in track and field? He seems awfully slow off the block in everything of late.

04/08/07 @ 22:11

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Of the two Division I-AA opponents, only one of the victories would count toward bowl eligibility. But if UH loses to one of them, that game would count as a loss. So the second I-AA game is a real game . . . if UH loses.

04/08/07 @ 22:22

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

Whoa.. talk about a lose-lose situation. And the D1aa teams have nothing to lose, literally.

Too funny.

04/08/07 @ 22:25

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

But UNC would not count as a I-A win, because they have not met the grant aid requirement. Remember, that's why Air Force dropped the game? Unless I missed an update on that. But if UH beats UNC, that would count as a win towards the "more wins and losses" requirement. Correct me if I'm wrong, but that's my interpretation of the situation.

Of course, we hope it doesn't even have to come to this.

04/08/07 @ 22:30

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

*More wins THAN losses. I need sleep, hopefully I won't be an insomniac tonight. I'll see you all later.

04/08/07 @ 22:31

Comment from: al [Visitor]

Comment from: Jason [Visitor] · http://www.deep-mirrors.org/jaycube/tsai/form.html
But UNC would not count as a I-A win, because they have not met the grant aid requirement. Remember, that's why Air Force dropped the game? Unless I missed an update on that. But if UH beats UNC, that would count as a win towards the "more wins and losses" requirement. Correct me if I'm wrong, but that's my interpretation of the situation.

Of course, we hope it doesn't even have to come to this.
04/08/07 @ 22:30

son, i hope you are wrong. but, that is something for the compliance guy to research before we ink the deal.

04/08/07 @ 22:34

Comment from: al [Visitor]

on another note....

i think charleston southern will be a tougher opponent than a few of the wac cellar dwellers.

04/08/07 @ 22:36

Comment from: al [Visitor]

do i get a colt fb for being #150 on a slow day?

04/08/07 @ 22:36

Comment from: al [Visitor]

i'll bring my own ball.

04/08/07 @ 22:37

Comment from: al [Visitor]

its after 9 pm so....

i have this question for my las vegas brother...

is that lawry's the prime rib restaurant as good as advertised?

04/08/07 @ 22:42

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Jason is correct.
The worst-case scenario is UH beats UNC in a game that won't count and loses to Charleston Southern.

04/08/07 @ 22:47

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Tell you what, Al, if you come to practice I'll introduce you to Colt. You can chat and ask him to sign stuff. He's very accomodating.

04/08/07 @ 22:48

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

I'm going home now.
Free play.
I won't post until after practice, so you can chat away until 10:30 or so.

04/08/07 @ 22:52

Comment from: al [Visitor]

thanks i will take you up on the offer.

04/08/07 @ 23:03

Comment from: 99club [Visitor]

Good morning Tsaikos-

ST- Hope we get another "for those keeping track" listings today, this time for offense. I'd really like to hear how those RB's are doing. I highlight the names in your prospectus article from last week.

I posted an article yesterday about the Nevada 8pm start time on 16 Nov. Makes sense to me now. 6pm in Hawaii, 9pm Mountain time. Everyone in the WAC can watch in 'prime time' (except La Tech). Unfortunately, if there are any poll/Heisman voters on the East coast the game starts at 11 pm. Maybe the Heisman campaign slogan should be "You gotta TIVO this guy!"

Al, the brisket recipe called for salt, garlic salt, and celery salt. I looked at the adobo ingredients and said "what the heck."

Gotta go to work!

04/09/07 @ 01:46

Comment from: wafan [Visitor]

Why is Ferd's column unchanged?

Mr. Tsai, is he doing okay? Or is he sitting in detention after being called down to the office for insubordination?

04/09/07 @ 04:32

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Top of the Morning Warrior Fans -

Wafan, was just coming in to ask that same question. Thanks, I'm still waking up for too many inquiries.

Wakey Wakey Team, Get your eggs & Backey...Practice starts in 2 hours. Get 'em & Give 'em

GO WARRIORS!

04/09/07 @ 05:03

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Morning 99
That was a very interesting article you posted yesterday. Enlightning on the part for the awareness of how ESPN is really trying the change the marketing strategies. Plenty of plus' & minus' in there.

I'm already shivering from thinking about Reno during the middle of Nov. after the sunsets.
The pigskin could be rock hard, as Tiger Balm should be a sponsor for that paticular game. Nothing like rubbed on heat below the longjohns for cold weather survival.

04/09/07 @ 05:09

Comment from: wafan [Visitor]

Never been to Reno at that time of year Sounds absolutely nasty. And, you sit on METAL on top of that? Geez, I sure hope you do not stick to the seat -- sort of like that boy getting his tongue stuck to the flag pole in "A Christmas Story".

I thought sitting at Martin Stadium or the Seahawk's Qwest Field was bad. At least we did not have the cutting winds -- just cold and snow.

04/09/07 @ 05:21

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

wafa; maverick...

That makes three of us so far wondering about Ferd's column??

Is he on part-time status??...what da scoop ST??..like he's up at this hour, Hawaii time, waiting to answer blogs...he,he.

04/09/07 @ 05:48

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

sorry...my fingers too fast this morning...I meant, wafan.
Oooops?!

C'mon ST, we want an answer, ha,ha....wake up ST.

04/09/07 @ 05:50

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

99club,

ur post at 1:46, good idea...tivo da guy.
darn....I gotta go buy a tivo now.

04/09/07 @ 05:53

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

Come to think about it....doesn't Hawaiian Telecom have a replay option available??

04/09/07 @ 05:54

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Morning McTruck-
If this AWOL of Ferd comes down to the scenario mentioned above by the Principal, letter writing from all of us should be considered.
I hope Ferd is just taking a nice vacation, sitting in the bleachers today with a cooler and umbrella for comfort

04/09/07 @ 05:56

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

I concur, That TIVO remark for the East coast voters could be incorporated into the marketing strategies.

That was a good one

04/09/07 @ 05:58

Comment from: 99club [Visitor]

Maverick, McTruck, Wafan,

Good morning to you gentlemen. I've been to a couple NV games when I lived in N. CA. Had a great time, good fans and Red Hook on tap. This year's game one might have to chip the ice of the top of the beer to drink 'em! It's actually not that bad with some good gloves and most important: a good hat/watchcap. I've got an 'H' logo watchcap that covered the ears well.

04/09/07 @ 06:11

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

There was this article on the internet from MSNBC entitled, "Man braves piranhas,sharks in Amazon swim." I had to check if that man might have been, hermie...but no, it wasn't...shucks.

Well, I believe ST, said earlier that he won't post anything till about 10:30 HST, so I guess I'll go outside and do a little yeard work. Laters my friends....

04/09/07 @ 06:12

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

Morning, Tsaikos. The more I think about that Nevada game , the more nervous I get. Altitude, cold, cold and more cold. Nevada is out for revenge. This game will tell us all we need to know about our Warriors.

04/09/07 @ 06:13

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Good to have the Texas - Florida - Hawaii pipeline flowing this morning.
Ted, haven't seen you around for awhile? Hopefully will have some good reports from Spring practice for all of us to get pumped up with anticipation.

Funny, our son will be starting college in the Bay area this coming fall season. Raised in Hawaii, loves the mild weather in S.F.

Expressed excitement with the probability of attending the San Jose St. game in Oct., but shrugged to the notion of Reno in Nov. for a night game.
That told me the real story from a fans point of view.
Didn't think about the metal seat scenario until you mentioned it. Better wear gortex. :)

04/09/07 @ 06:21

Comment from: 99club [Visitor]

Ted-

If I had to rank the games I'm worried about that NV comes in at #1. I know many will disagree with #2 and #3: San Jose State and New Mexico St. I know Coach Tomey is losing some of his key players to graduation, but he's Dick Tomey at home. NM St. can simply put up the points. That should be an entertaining game to watch. Everyone's heads going back and forth like a tennis match.

04/09/07 @ 06:22

Comment from: wafan [Visitor]

Ted has been busy installing that trasporter back to his home planet Abu. Does not look like I will ever get close to that Colt ball.

Aja. It must stand for something.
-Americans of Japanese Ancestory?
-Is it pronounced AH-ja, ah-JA, or Ai-YA?

Since Nakoa subsidies the food do the athletes have to pay less? Do the non-athletes pay the full amount or the subsidized amount? Or do they have to pay at all?

Seems wrong if the non-athletes do not have to pay while the athletes have to pay.

McTruck . . .

No offense taken. At least you did not call me waffle! That is what I had for breakfast this morning.

04/09/07 @ 06:37

Comment from: wafan [Visitor]

Oops. Did I say that I would never get close to Ted's Colt ball?

Ummm, heh . . . yeah. I meant that it would be a good thing that some Tsaiko (with a deep seated Tsaikosis) would never get near Ted's Colt ball.

Yeah. That is what I meant.

04/09/07 @ 06:41

Comment from: Stretch [Visitor]

I went to a Nevada game a few years back and we were definately unprepared. When we drove up, the first sign we were in trouble was watching the Nevada fans bundled up, carrying wool blankets into the stadium. Next sign was the snow covered truck in the parking lot. Needless to say, we froze our okole's AND we lost. I was thinking about going this year but with the game in mid November, I'll pass.

04/09/07 @ 06:58

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

Wafan, I invite anybody to try to get my Colt ball. We have a shortage of pets on my home planet ABO.

04/09/07 @ 07:09

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Stretch - Nothing like that intial feeling of saying "Oh ****" when first gawking at the local fans donning aparrel that you don't have.

Will be interesting to see how Nevada's Marketing will be on this night game. The story they posted about a month ago has some good positive expression from the AD on spotlighting this coming year.
"Do what ever it takes to fill the stands" is such a redundant remark from myself lately, but plausible to the extent of the shrewd schools.

04/09/07 @ 07:17

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Ted - Don't forget to metion a complimetary, electronic Anti - barking dog collar for decoration.

04/09/07 @ 07:18

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

I"m wondering if Ferd's next assignment was to interview the new BB coach.

04/09/07 @ 07:30

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

And while Ferd is gone, the Advertiser starts to print questionable mock drafts.

04/09/07 @ 08:02

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

99club, I agree with your nr. 2&3 points, since our warriors have not totally proven themselves yet on the road. But with our improved defense we should be able to handle them, unless Dick Tomey suddenly turns into JJ, which I doubt. To stop NMS all we need are a little faster cornerbacks, which we should have and we'll be o.k. there also.

Maverick, we don't have dogs on ABO and we don't have gravity, so our pets look more like different size blowfish and people float around with them like holding balloons. Our ABO Keiki love them.

04/09/07 @ 08:07

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

Maverick, we don't have dogs on ABO and we don't have gravity, so our pets look more like different size blowfish and people float around with them like holding balloons. Our ABO Keiki love them.

I think I've gone delusional from lack of sleep or something. ;-)

04/09/07 @ 08:11

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Re: we don't have dogs on ABO and we don't have gravity, so our pets look more like different size blowfish and people float around with them like holding balloons. Our ABO Keiki love them.

Ted, Any x'tra meds you can send Jason & myself ? ABO sounds kinda nice right now.

04/09/07 @ 08:15

Comment from: Shannon [Visitor]

STRETCH - Nah, we go!!! I was at the 2003 Nevada game too...yeah was cold and we lost...but if there's any game I wanna be at when UH whips their @$$, it's Nevada! Those guys talk A LOT. I would even go out on a limb and say they're comparable to FRESNO ST. fans... So, c'mon...I'll meet you there?

04/09/07 @ 08:15

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

Did you guys see that bit on SportsHawaii how long time RSN member "Primo," who has been adamant supporter of the Fraze, is actually John McNamara?

Now who uses "hiders" ? What a riot!

04/09/07 @ 08:21

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

Maverick, you would love it on Abo. We don't need beds even. With no gravity we just hook a string to the wall and float in the air. No numbness when you wake up. You couldn't use my meds, you would have to completely change your molecular structure first and that would be a painful process for humans.

04/09/07 @ 08:23

Comment from: Stretch [Visitor]

Shannon - I am already set for the UNLV game. There are two other games that I am considering. Either SJSU or Nevada. I'll keep you in mind when I decide.

04/09/07 @ 08:40

Comment from: al [Visitor]

playing at reno on a cold winter's night in november will surely test the mettle of our team. as it is we have a short week playing on friday. thank you espn, for the exposure, but who's side are you on?

my predict is that jj will unveil his new run game that night. perhaps with colt under center more often than not.

i was thinking of going to this game, since i've never been to reno. but, our las vegas buddy advised against braving the severe conditions and the half hour walk to the bathroom.

04/09/07 @ 08:54

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

The SJSU game should be interesting. Last year they hung with the Warriors for a while, but the relentless Luftwaffe attack wore them down. Dick Tomey hasn't changed his stripes on offense and hopefully with our deep linebacker corp we'll stop them again. Against Nevada last year, if I recall that right, we had them down good, but suddenly it seems, we got really sloppy and then the fumble at the end, whoa, scary. But then the great redemption with that great goalline stand that was a great memory.

04/09/07 @ 08:59

Comment from: J [Visitor]

Maybe Ferd thinks his column is current...since the main page of honoluluadvertiser.com still reads Sunday, April 01, 2007.

04/09/07 @ 09:04

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

Comment from: J [Visitor]
Maybe Ferd thinks his column is current...since the main page of honoluluadvertiser.com still reads Sunday, April 01, 2007.

That's hilarious! A newspaper behind the times. Maybe changing the date was one of Ferd's duties.

04/09/07 @ 09:07

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

Another comment from the SH board...

BigWave96744 reports that when Scott, WF808 and he met HF on the football field (He doesn't say when).
HF said he visited the SH site daily.

So HF's comment about forum users as people looking for an escape, wanting to hide, must have just been Frazier talking about Frazier, eh?

04/09/07 @ 09:13

Comment from: RIch2176 [Visitor]

Stretch, Beowulf - are you joining the Tsaiko group in LV or going on your own?

email rich2176 (at) yahoo.com

Thanks!!

04/09/07 @ 09:14

Comment from: J [Visitor] · http://www.atu1.com/Supplies/Blowers.htm

Actually, the Business, Island Life and Entertainment sections all have Sunday, April 1, 2007 on the main pages...

04/09/07 @ 09:18

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Re: Front page, and Actually, the Business, Island Life and Entertainment sections all have Sunday, April 1, 2007 on the main pages...

That's a far reach for an april fools joke

04/09/07 @ 09:30

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

I bet, not for long, though, eh? :-)

04/09/07 @ 09:33

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

It's another Monday, is the "S" completed?

who's our new BB coach?

04/09/07 @ 09:46

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

I wonder how many BB recruits we have already lost and will lose before a coach is selected?

04/09/07 @ 09:52

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

200!

04/09/07 @ 09:58

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

200 on a really slow post. What did I win?

04/09/07 @ 09:59

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

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]
200 on a really slow post. What did I win?
04/09/07 @ 09:59

A really slow post. (2 by 4, used)

04/09/07 @ 10:02

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

I forgot...

held at will call... winner must bring own shovel...

04/09/07 @ 10:03

Comment from: Stretch [Visitor]

I guess everyone's just waiting around for 1030 when ST supposed to post something new. I wonder who will be No 1?? My money's on DPK.

04/09/07 @ 10:06

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

I was #1 post yesterday,

got nothin for dat and it was Easter Sunday

04/09/07 @ 10:06

Comment from: Stretch [Visitor]

Pocho - I'll give you a colored hard boiled egg for being No 1 yesterday. Salt not included.

04/09/07 @ 10:09

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

May I trade my post for the egg?

04/09/07 @ 10:10

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

riley and staff recruited these new signee's if they do sign with UH. I wonder how'll they fit in with a new coachs style of play. Or the new coach will have to fit the new players in his system. This is not an ideal situation for both sides

04/09/07 @ 10:12

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

hmmmmm, better than nothin I guess

04/09/07 @ 10:13

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

why can't we get an Odom, Noah, or Brewer, etc. over here? the weather in the islands is just as nice if not better than any place in the state of Florida.

04/09/07 @ 10:16

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

Hmm interesting article in the Sporting News ferreted out by SportsBow. Food for thought on how to recruit a BB coach.

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=194409

Cut and paste the above link into your browser.

04/09/07 @ 10:23

Comment from: addahknowjoe [Visitor]

speaking of Easter Eggs, I've placed an Easter Egg in a past blog. First one to find it, copy and paste it and alert me gets a cool prize.

04/09/07 @ 10:34

Comment from: Tim [Visitor]

Not to change the subject, I think Colt should've entered the draft. The schedule sucks and to think he traded millions for this crap.

04/09/07 @ 10:53

Comment from: al [Visitor]

tim,

sometimes things happen for a reason. well, actually not sometimes, all the time.

perhaps someone needed to be humbled for boasting and showering themselves with self acclaim.

and i don't mean colt.

04/09/07 @ 11:06

Comment from: al [Visitor]

funny feeling...

i can just feel all the "wanna be first commentors" just lurking and circling the blog. you all better watch out your "refresh" button will get stuck from overuse.

hahahaha

04/09/07 @ 11:08

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

Maybe Colt needs to be on the team so that his fellow seniors will all get to shine and make their way to the NFL along with Colt.

At least that's what I'm hoping.

04/09/07 @ 11:08

Comment from: al [Visitor]

Comment from: madeinhawaii [Visitor] · http://artistsinhawaii.com/evj
I wonder how many BB recruits we have already lost and will lose before a coach is selected?
04/09/07 @ 09:52

...all of them

04/09/07 @ 11:10

Comment from: al [Visitor]

isn't loi day this wednesday?

04/09/07 @ 11:11

Comment from: al [Visitor]

for those of you who are hitting the refreshing button on this website, it might be easier to hit f5 instead. that's one thing i learned here from jason.

04/09/07 @ 11:12

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

Eh!!, what da scoop???

I thought ST, would have started another new blog...

Well, great!!! that makes both Ferd and ST, missing in action.. 8-o

04/09/07 @ 11:14

Comment from: al [Visitor]

i wonder if hercules is being considered a draft hopeful?

i would think that rivers should. we all know that davone is one, but, just what is his 40 time?

rgm could have a shot also.

defensively, i would think that patek would get a long look. i would like to see lafaele be given a shot.

the smurf corners have the speed, i wonder if they will flourish in this new d?

our linebackers will have to wait a year.

the intriguing guy on defense has got to be karl noa. athletically he is unbelievable. 4.6/40, 35 vertical, etc. i hope he has a great year in this 4-3. he could play a lot of positions i believe.

04/09/07 @ 11:18

Comment from: al [Visitor]

mctruck

we still on free play.

must have had some interesting breaking news. thats my belief as to why we have the delay.

or maybe he is getting my colt brennan football.

nah.

04/09/07 @ 11:20

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Tim,
Comes back to the line of Could of, would of, should of. It's all intangeable.
"If only I....

Atleast Colt made this final decision on his own terms. That's life for all of us, we hope.
The Warriors will dominate, and everyone will be a stronger, better person for it.
Mahalo Nui Colt, teammates and coaches for providing us your special talents.

04/09/07 @ 11:21

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor]

June Jones has got to the one of, if not, the hardest working guy in the athletic division...

Well I could be wrong, but the amount of initiatives he has taken to better the football program really go un-noticed with many of the Warriors' local critics.

Sure some can say that being the highest paid state employee we should come to expect him to give it his all and then some, but it seems to me that things like the E'o Na Toa, e'o Na toa e program is something that should been spear-headed by folks like John McNamara or even our beloved AD.

Initiative.

JJ has been nothing but a positive figure for the entire University, not just the athletic program or the football team.

Too bad that kind of initiative doesn't seem to be contagious around the lower and upper campus.

04/09/07 @ 13:09


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