The Warrior Beat - Grice-Mullins makes it official; Bess chat

Comment from: djmitcho [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/djmitcho

Cool!

01/09/08 @ 10:29

Comment from: djmitcho [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/djmitcho

Kazz,

I liked the the "ad" for coach Mac!

01/09/08 @ 10:32

Comment from: al [Visitor]

Davone,
thanks for all the great thrills you gave us everytime you caught the ball. wishing you all the best in your nfl experience. we will forever be proud to say that you were a warrior.

if i may ask, what is your current 40 yard time?

who would you endorse as the next head coach?

mahalo!

01/09/08 @ 10:32

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Davone,

First of all I have enjoyed your work this past few years and I will never forget the comments made by a friend of mine in 2005 when he told me, "watch #7, he's going to be something"…

How true!

While I and many UH fans are a bit disappointed that you will be leaving us early, we cannot express our gratitude for what you and your teammates GAVE to us this year.

The memories will never die and I look forward to watching you on Sundays!

If I have one small request it would be to NEVER forget the Aloha sprit and PLEASE take it with you no matter where you go.

Aloha,
Kevin

01/09/08 @ 10:33

Comment from: Ron - Reid's Dad [Visitor]

Howzit Davone! Mahalo for a great season and much success to you in the NFL!

Did the team know prior to the Sugar Bowl about Coach Jones plans? If so, did it affect the team's performance at the Sugar Bowl?

01/09/08 @ 10:34

Comment from: mango90 [Visitor]

Congratulations Davone,

What was your most exciting game moment?

You planning to keep the dreads?

01/09/08 @ 10:34

Comment from: al [Visitor]

davone,

what to you will be the most significant thing that you will remember about your hawaii experience?

01/09/08 @ 10:35

Comment from: Brother Love [Visitor]

i could care less what bess has to say. he is running out on us at a crucial time for the money period. he is going to the nfl when he should be at UH. this is a selfish move made as a kneejerk reaction to jj leaving. you may not agree but i dont care not running for public office over here. bess turned his back on UH and hawaii so i will turn my back on him...

01/09/08 @ 10:35

Comment from: djmitcho [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/djmitcho

Davone,

Much mahalos for the last 3 years. You brought more than just receptions and TD's to UH and Hawaii. Good Luck with the draft and your future career.

01/09/08 @ 10:35

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Davone,

If I may, could you say a little hello to my friends Kanoe and Noah. I will print it out and give it to them.

They have become believers of yours and BELIEVE you will become a next big thing to hit the NFL!

Thanks!

Kevin

01/09/08 @ 10:35

Comment from: SDE [Visitor]

Davone-

Thanks for your dedication and the thrills you brought us these past years.

What wer the factors in your decision to turn pro?

01/09/08 @ 10:35

Comment from: BananaFish [Visitor]

Davone,

Best of luck to you in the next stage of your life.

Looking forward to watching you on a bigger stage!

Given the choice, what NFL team would you like to play for?

What team do you think fits your pplaying style best?

Aloha! We will always remember you!

01/09/08 @ 10:36

Comment from: EricH [Visitor]

'Brother Love' speaks only for himself.

01/09/08 @ 10:36

Comment from: Davone Bess [Member]

Aloha, Hawaii.

01/09/08 @ 10:37

Comment from: al [Visitor]

davone

pay no mind to some of the insensitive people that frequent the blog. some people have such a low self esteem that they have to put down others.

01/09/08 @ 10:38

Comment from: Brother Love [Visitor]

yep may be speakin for myself but it is still the truth,, and sometimes its hard to swallow i guess..

01/09/08 @ 10:38

Comment from: mango90 [Visitor]

Thanks Brother Love, now please exit so we can open up some seats for others.

01/09/08 @ 10:38

Comment from: Davone Bess [Member]

Comment from: al [Visitor] · Edit
Davone,
thanks for all the great thrills you gave us everytime you caught the ball. wishing you all the best in your nfl experience. we will forever be proud to say that you were a warrior.
if i may ask, what is your current 40 yard time?
who would you endorse as the next head coach?

As of now, if i were to run a 40, I would run a low 4.5 or a high 4.4. That's right now. I'm working at facility now to try to get that lower.
As for the next head coach, probably coach Mac. He's been around for a while. He's definitely a good candidate and a good guy.

01/09/08 @ 10:39

Comment from: throw_da_ball [Visitor]

hi davonne!

Good luck in the nfl

01/09/08 @ 10:40

Comment from: gigi-hawaii © [Visitor] · http://gigihawaii.wordpress.com

Davone, I'll miss seeing you in a UH uniform, but I know you will do just as well in the NFL.

Congratulations and best wishes to you!

01/09/08 @ 10:40

Comment from: sports for fun [Visitor]

Davone,

Did you and RGM talk about turning pro together after the season?
If not, how much influence do you think was your decision to turn pro had on RGM to also turn pro?

01/09/08 @ 10:41

Comment from: Davone Bess [Member]

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz
Davone,
First of all I have enjoyed your work this past few years and I will never forget the comments made by a friend of mine in 2005 when he told me, "watch #7, he's going to be something"…
How true!
While I and many UH fans are a bit disappointed that you will be leaving us early, we cannot express our gratitude for what you and your teammates GAVE to us this year.
The memories will never die and I look forward to watching you on Sundays!
If I have one small request it would be to NEVER forget the Aloha sprit and PLEASE take it with you no matter where you go.
Aloha,
Kevin

Thanks for the support over the last couple of years. Hawaii has definitely had an impact on my life. I'll be always be a Warrior and always carry the aloha spirit wherever I go.

01/09/08 @ 10:41

Comment from: Donald Fukumoto [Visitor]

Davone,
Thanks for what you did at UH and the state of Hawaii. Like all Hawaii-Pro connections, we will follow you in your carrier. Make us proud of you and just do your best. Don't have to be a superstar :) but just contribute to make a difference. You have a whole life in front of you and this is the beginning. One helpful suggestion: put yourself 30 or 40 yrs. down the road and ask yourself, "what would I have done to make my life better"? Find your answer and do it "today". "Taking action" will make a better life for you. I talk from experience.... I'm going to be 60 this year and this practice made me like who I am today. :)

Happy Trails :)

01/09/08 @ 10:41

Comment from: homey ® [Visitor]

Brother Love - Feel free to express yourself. But, do you know Devone personally? Have you walked in his shoes?

01/09/08 @ 10:42

Comment from: Davone Bess [Member]

omment from: Ron - Reid's Dad [Visitor]
Howzit Davone! Mahalo for a great season and much success to you in the NFL!
Did the team know prior to the Sugar Bowl about Coach Jones plans? If so, did it affect the team's performance at the Sugar Bowl?

I heard that coach Jones was talking to SMU while we were preparing for Georgia. I thought we were pretty focused and would pan out right. I guess we weren't as prepared as we thought we were.

01/09/08 @ 10:43

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

Brother Love. Please. DB has given us the best years of his life so far, has done great things for the program, and he needs to take care of his family. You can't fault him for wanting and needing to take care of them. Most everybody would do the same thing if they were in his place. No dispespect, brother, but why don't you live up to your name. Peace.

01/09/08 @ 10:43

Comment from: Brother Love [Visitor]

you want to talk about insensitive, what do you call jumpin ship at the time of adversity. you guys think that is an honorable move. i think it shows poor character, and makes me wonder if i should count on this person in the future. i think some of brains are clouded by allegence or something but lets keep it real.
you want more reality, UH needs to go after jj for the $$ he owes on his contract that amount is enough to pay off frazier's "gag payment".

01/09/08 @ 10:44

Comment from: Davone Bess [Member]

Comment from: mango90 [Visitor]
Congratulations Davone,
What was your most exciting game moment?
You planning to keep the dreads?

First of all I am keeping the dreads. I don't know how long.
The most exciting game was the San Jose game. It defined our whole season. The conditions, the adversity. When many people counted us out, we persevered and it happened.

01/09/08 @ 10:45

Comment from: al [Visitor]

st, please 86 this dude.

or as some might want to call it smu'd for life.

01/09/08 @ 10:45

Comment from: Darren [Visitor]

Davone – Thanks for being a Warrior and a classy guy. Still remember your first blog chat where you had to stop, go to class, but still came back and answered every question you possibly could.

Assuming that we run a similar offense for 2008, who do think is most capable of calling the plays and how do you feel that Tyler will do with the 4 new starting receivers?

Good luck at the combine and draft!

01/09/08 @ 10:45

Comment from: Jon [Visitor]

Hi Davone, Congratulations on a great career and thanks for some wonderful memories from this UH Fan!

Can you comment on the Sugar Bowl Game? What adjustments if any did the offense make to counter Georgia's defense and why did those not work out?

Aloha and good luck in the NFL!

01/09/08 @ 10:45

Comment from: sports for fun [Visitor]

brother love is brother angry. he needs to get things off his chest.

01/09/08 @ 10:45

Comment from: YpoWarrior [Visitor]

Davone,

Congrats on a great career here at UH!!! Wish you all the best as you take your game to the next level. Keep up with your great work ethic & you'll go far. We appreciate everything you gave on the field as a Warrior. I think the three of you (J Riv, GM & you) will get drafted. I hope CJ trains hard & the 4 of you puts up some impressive numbers at the pro day. Did you get invited to the NFL combine?

01/09/08 @ 10:46

Comment from: manoa [Visitor]

davon
much aloha on a great season and career!
on going to the next level....what do you think you have to improve on most to play in the nfl?
looking forward to seeing you suit up on sundays........hopefully playing here in seattle for the seahawks!

01/09/08 @ 10:46

Comment from: Davone Bess [Member]

Comment from: al [Visitor]
davone,
what to you will be the most significant thing that you will remember about your hawaii experience?

Al, I think the most significant thing, I guess, just understanding how to give back and be a productive role model in the community. I know a lot of kids in Hawaii dont have a lot of role models. It's knowing how to give back, and make an impact on other people's lives.

01/09/08 @ 10:46

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

Davone,
Much mahalos to for the incredible performance you have had as a Warrior. My wife and I have really enjoyed watching you play these last three years, and wish you the best and send our aloha to you and your family. God bless you Davone, and may the good Lord hold in the palm of his hands always.

01/09/08 @ 10:48

Comment from: Davone Bess [Member]

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz
Davone,
If I may, could you say a little hello to my friends Kanoe and Noah. I will print it out and give it to them.
They have become believers of yours and BELIEVE you will become a next big thing to hit the NFL!
Thanks!
Kevin

Tell Kanoe and Noah hello. Thanks for supporting me and being a Warrior fan. I appreciate it.

01/09/08 @ 10:48

Comment from: konagirl [Visitor]

Davone,

When I saw you play in San Jose in 2005 I knew we were lucky to have you. In fact, I waited for you after the game just to shake your hand. Can't wait to watch you on Sundays!
Aloha and Mahalo

01/09/08 @ 10:48

Comment from: homey ® [Visitor]

Brother Love - And what do you say about Hawaii's student athletes that go to school on the mainland? Are they abandoning Hawaii? What about those that move to the mainland for better paying jobs just to make ends meet? Are they abandoning Hawaii? Are they ship jumpers?

The late Mitch Farney was planning to transfer to another school, is he insensitive?

01/09/08 @ 10:49

Comment from: Nikki [Visitor]

Who do you think should take over as head coach?

01/09/08 @ 10:50

Comment from: tavarua88 [Visitor]

Davone, thanks for winning the Heisman for me on NCAA 08, I think you had 130 catches for 2000ish yards and 20 something tds.

My real question is, what NFL team do you find yourself wanting to play for and which team do you think will best match your skills?

01/09/08 @ 10:50

Comment from: Davone Bess [Member]

Comment from: SDE [Visitor]
Davone-
Thanks for your dedication and the thrills you brought us these past years.
What were the factors in your decision to turn pro?

First of all I was waiting to get my grade back. I got that back. It was pretty good. I'm healthy. I was looking for the next challenge in my life. I felt I had a pretty good productive career statistically. To be honest, money wasn't the issue. That's the goal, to take care of my family, but it was more being ready for the next challenge.

01/09/08 @ 10:51

Comment from: YpoWarrior [Visitor]

Davone,

Will you be training with any of the other fellow Warriors? Where are you training at?

Ypo

01/09/08 @ 10:51

Comment from: mtdman [Visitor]

Now in the NFL you'll less likely to be flagged for doing a flip in the endzone!

01/09/08 @ 10:52

Comment from: mango90 [Visitor]

Can you give us some names of who you think should be our next receiving corps?

01/09/08 @ 10:52

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

ALoha Davone
You will always be our main "# 7" for Hawaii
Big Mahalo for your choosing and dedication to UH.
Wishing you the best in your near future endevours, and hoping this isn't the last of times for your Warrior ties. Please come back and stay awhile if your able.
And keep those kids on the right track!

Any preferable team of your interest? or will you be satisfied with whoever chooses you?

mahalo

01/09/08 @ 10:52

Comment from: homey ® [Visitor]

Devone - Just wanted to thank you for the memories and PLEASE, when you make it in the NFL, demand to also be a punt returner so I can see you take it to the house!

01/09/08 @ 10:53

Comment from: MoOgooGuypAN [Visitor] · http://www.moogooguypan.vox.com

Davone,

Thanks for the great seasons and I wish you the very best to come. My question is this...Chad Owens was an awsome receiver but considered small for the NFL, do you think that might be a problem for your chances in the draft?

01/09/08 @ 10:53

Comment from: Davone Bess [Member]

Comment from: BananaFish [Visitor]
Davone,
Best of luck to you in the next stage of your life.
Looking forward to watching you on a bigger stage!
Given the choice, what NFL team would you like to play for?
What team do you think fits your playing style best?
Aloha! We will always remember you!

Thanks for the support, first of all.
I would like to play for the Colts, the Patriots, the Saints or even the Bengals. Or the Packers. Teams that run the spread. Obviously I want to play for the team that wants to give me the best chance. But those teams fit my style.

01/09/08 @ 10:53

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

Brotherly Love,

I agree that we disagree with your point of view. Davonne is on an athletic scholarship that is "annually" renewable. It's not automatic and anyone with one could lose theirs, but a rare few get one to begin with. Davonne is one of those rare few and he has filled his obligations each year admirably. Asking for more isn't in the Aloha spirit.

For the most part, an athlete's career in football is rather short-lived. They need to make their move when they are at or near their peak.

I just hope, Davonne doesn't take as long as Joe Namath did to come back and finish his degree.

Hear me Davonne? Finish your degree! ;-)

We are real proud of you. We wish your the best in the future.

01/09/08 @ 10:54

Comment from: Ron - Reid's Dad [Visitor]

"To be honest, money wasn't the issue."

Ah....Davone...don't use that phrase as its already taken. :-)

01/09/08 @ 10:54

Comment from: J-DOG [Visitor]

Hi Davone,

I have definitely been a fan of you since the '05 USC game. I will always remember your exclamation point somersault into the endzone against Boise. Best of luck to you. You will definitely be missed!

01/09/08 @ 10:54

Comment from: JameE [Visitor]

Davone,
Thanks for the memories that you will be leaving us with. You will always be welcomed here in the islands. Best of luck in everything you do. You will be missed!

Aloha,
Jamee

01/09/08 @ 10:55

Comment from: momo [Visitor]

Davone watch you for three years--good luck to your next level.

01/09/08 @ 10:55

Comment from: Davone Bess [Member]

Comment from: sports for fun [Visitor]
Davone,
Did you and RGM talk about turning pro together after the season?
If not, how much influence do you think was your decision to turn pro had on RGM to also turn pro?

Ryan is is his own man. He never mentioned "Davone if you come out, I'll come out." I guess my decision played a little factor and giving him that confidence to say, "I'm ready for it." But we never really discussed it.

01/09/08 @ 10:55

Comment from: Bluesman [Visitor]

Hey Davone, Hope you make us proud in the NFL
met you at the SOS show in Waikiki love your Elvis impression. thank for taking a photo with my wife she was really thrilled to me you. But stupid me lost the shot when used her phone. Boy was I in the dog house for the rest of the week!
Thanks for being a Hawaii Warrior and giving Hawaii so much pride!

01/09/08 @ 10:56

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

Davone, I wish you nothing but the best in your future career as a pro. You did amazing things here at UH, and we thank you all for your hard work. You've been a great role model for many young people, as well as an exciting player to watch. Continue working hard and being a model citizen at the next level, we'll continue to cheer you on.

01/09/08 @ 10:58

Comment from: YpoWarrior [Visitor]

Who was your favorite NFL team growing up? Being a Bay Area guy, you must've liked either the Raiders or 49ers? I'm a Raiders fan & would love to see you in the Silver & Black with your visor.

01/09/08 @ 10:58

Comment from: manoa [Visitor]

that alright Brother Love...you'll be one of the first waiting in line for an autograph when Bess comes back to play in the Pro-Bowl

01/09/08 @ 10:58

Comment from: SoGood [Visitor]

Davone,
Thank you for your playing for the Warriors.

I know you were one of the hardest workers on the team getting out early each practice and during the off season to work on the your routes and catching balls.

With you gone, I'm concerned if the young guns will be able to put in the same kind of hard work and dedication. Any reassurance?

01/09/08 @ 10:59

Comment from: 808Chef [Visitor]

Davone...much thanks for everything you've done for the fans, the school, and the state. If you had to send a message to the 2008 Warrior team and it's coaches, what would you like to say? Once again, thanks for everything and hope to see you wearing a 49er jersey! IMUA WARRIORS!

01/09/08 @ 11:00

Comment from: kai [Visitor]

You are one of the best wide receivers ever in school history. I 've been a big fan ever since your sophmore year. Hope you have great seasons in the NFL, and I'll see you playing on Sundays. By the way, my mom wants to know what you think of Lee Cataluna's column?

Thanks, Kai (10 years old)

01/09/08 @ 11:00

Comment from: Davone Bess [Member]

Comment from: Brother Love [Visitor]
i could care less what bess has to say. he is running out on us at a crucial time for the money period. he is going to the nfl when he should be at UH. this is a selfish move made as a kneejerk reaction to jj leaving. you may not agree but i dont care not running for public office over here. bess turned his back on UH and hawaii so i will turn my back on him...

I appreciate your frankness, but at the same time you have to be logical when it comes to situations like this. Obviously, you've never been in this situation, so you wouldn't know how to handle it. In this system, and in this business, being healthy and maintaining your health is one of the most important thing. I felt I gave Hawaii three productive years, I did a lot of positive things off the field for the state of Hawaii, this is the perfect time for me and my family. I still carry the aloha spirit with me. I still appreciate a fan of the program.

01/09/08 @ 11:00

Comment from: Brother Love [Visitor]

i blame nobody for leaving to go away to school, look i all i am saying is he didnt need to leave early he could have stayed for his last yr(just like colt did). instead he chose to abandon the ship cuz jj is gone his decision came right after the jj anouncement. the nfl $ would be there in a yr and bess we needed you more now than ever. farney was no way a big factor on the teams success so thats comparing apples to oranges. Bess i wish you luck in the future, but i sure wish you decided to stick around in these hard times now is when we needed to stick together..

01/09/08 @ 11:00

Comment from: homey ® [Visitor]

Ok Devone, Stephen Tsai or Princess Leila?

01/09/08 @ 11:01

Comment from: Me [Visitor]

Aloha Davone,
Will the team be meeting with Coach since he's back in town? Best wishes for your future!

01/09/08 @ 11:01

Comment from: homey ® [Visitor]

Damn, I keep misspelling your name, sorry...

01/09/08 @ 11:02

Comment from: littledog [Visitor]

Brother - I thought you said you were turning your back...bye..

01/09/08 @ 11:02

Comment from: green_machine [Visitor]

Davone,

Thanks for giving every game your all. You and your teammates have been awesome. We're going to miss you but of course wish you all the best.

I've gotta ask -- how long did it take you to perfect that endzone flip?

01/09/08 @ 11:02

Comment from: Davone Bess [Member]

Comment from: Darren [Visitor]
Davone – Thanks for being a Warrior and a classy guy. Still remember your first blog chat where you had to stop, go to class, but still came back and answered every question you possibly could.
Assuming that we run a similar offense for 2008, who do think is most capable of calling the plays and how do you feel that Tyler will do with the 4 new starting receivers?
Good luck at the combine and draft!

I think coach Ron Lee will run the plays. I think Tyler will do a great job at commanding everybody and getting the team ready for Florida. Tyler's competitive. He shows it with action. Knowing Colt is gone and this is his show, he'll work hard and get the team motivated and put this stuff behind him.

01/09/08 @ 11:02

Comment from: Davone Bess fan [Visitor]

Davone,

Thank you for such a memorable football season! You and the team have brought so much joy and excitement to the State of Hawaii! The Warriors are such an inspiration as a team and individually as well! Best wishes to you always and thank you for making us BELIEVE!! Take care!

01/09/08 @ 11:02

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

Brotherly Love,

I can't blame any of Davonne or Ryan for leaving. Who knows what kind of offense UH will brandish next season? Will they have the opportunity to shine as they did the past three seasons?

Can you, I, or anyone else here guarantee that?

It's about opportunities. And right now, at this moment, UH offers none.

01/09/08 @ 11:04

Comment from: Davone Bess [Member]

Comment from: Jon [Visitor]
Hi Davone, Congratulations on a great career and thanks for some wonderful memories from this UH Fan!
Can you comment on the Sugar Bowl Game? What adjustments if any did the offense make to counter Georgia's defense and why did those not work out?
Aloha and good luck in the NFL!

First of all, I don't feel they had the best defensive backs. Their line was very fast and explosive. We made a couple of adjustments. They showed some blitzes we weren't preapared for. I've never seen a line that fast.

01/09/08 @ 11:05

Comment from: Tracy [Visitor]

Davone,

You are the BESS! =0) I wish you much success in your NFL career. We're so proud of you.

01/09/08 @ 11:05

Comment from: Maverick [Visitor]

Brother (NO) love
You have no tact.
Instead of providing good words for Farney, you dimmed his light, and of all times. How disrespectful and low.

If you don't have anything nice to offer, please go sit in the corner with that big cone hat on your head. ( You know what it says.)

01/09/08 @ 11:05

Comment from: AlaWai [Visitor]

Aloha Davone: Thanks for the work you put in here. I'd like to know what football skills you learned under JJ and the offensive coaches that will help you going forward? Is there anyone besides JJ that made a real difference for you?
God's Speed to you. Aloha.

01/09/08 @ 11:05

Comment from: midori7 [Visitor]

Davone:

Thank you for being a UH Warrior! MAHALO PLENTY for all your hard work. It's been a pleasure watching you play the last 3 seasons.

Best of luck to you! Can't wait to see you in the NFL!

01/09/08 @ 11:06

Comment from: vybecartel [Visitor]

Brother Love's name translated is Herman Frazier

01/09/08 @ 11:06

Comment from: Nalogirl [Visitor]

Hey Davone,
Thanks for giving Hawaii fans an exciting season and a memorable one too. But I have one question...When or have you already left the islands?

01/09/08 @ 11:06

Comment from: sixfootsets [Visitor]

Davone, All the best braddah. Thanks for your hard work and dedication to this warrior nation once a warrior always a warrior. Good luck at tha next level.

01/09/08 @ 11:06

Comment from: letsgowarriors [Visitor]

can i buy your OG hawaii fitted hat?

01/09/08 @ 11:06

Comment from: Davone Bess [Member]

Comment from: YpoWarrior [Visitor]
Davone,
Congrats on a great career here at UH!!! Wish you all the best as you take your game to the next level. Keep up with your great work ethic & you'll go far. We appreciate everything you gave on the field as a Warrior. I think the three of you (J Riv, GM & you) will get drafted. I hope CJ trains hard & the 4 of you puts up some impressive numbers at the pro day. Did you get invited to the NFL combine?

Yeah, I did.
Thank you for everything and being supportive.

01/09/08 @ 11:07

Comment from: GoDeep [Visitor]

Congratulations on a great career here at UH. My son loves you. May I ask, do you still have the unreal vertical leap?

01/09/08 @ 11:07

Comment from: mango90 [Visitor]

Davone,

My friend is on the phone and she is hyperventilating.

She wants to know if..

1) you are single
2) you would date someone 10 years older

she can also bake a mean lasagna.

p.s. I thought my matchmaking days were over

01/09/08 @ 11:07

Comment from: Brother Love [Visitor]

i do hope bess does graduate and not abandon his education. i know he is looking at an nfl career but in this uncertain world we live in, it is smart to have something to fall back on. a college diploma does'nt make a person smarter than someone who does'nt have one, but it does help to open doors and avenues, for a good paying job. that would be how you protecting "you & yours" in case something doesnt work out the you planned.

01/09/08 @ 11:08

Comment from: Davone Bess [Member]

I want to take time to express my sorrow for my teammate Mitch Farney.
He was my neighbor in Hawaii. He used to catch a ride with me almost every day.
May he rest in peace.

01/09/08 @ 11:09

Comment from: letsgowarriors [Visitor]

how did daniel lofton look in practice this year?

01/09/08 @ 11:10

Comment from: mega [Visitor]

Brotherly love,

Why attack Bess? because he's a PLAYA!! many players have left the program, for whatever reason, do we blame them? You don't give two cahoots about them. So why bess?

Do we:

Blame LWJ for leaving Neb.
How about the Oregon db that transferred?

What a JOKE!

01/09/08 @ 11:11

Comment from: ralvic [Visitor]

db,
your toughts on idaho?

I though they're alot
better than their play
on the field.

01/09/08 @ 11:11

Comment from: vybecartel [Visitor]

b-love. this uncertain world is the one of the reasons hes going to the nfl. what happens if he came back for another year and got injured?

01/09/08 @ 11:12

Comment from: Kevin [Visitor]

Thanks for all you have given to Hawaii. I have been saddened to hear of the death of one of your teammates Mitch Farney last night. I was wondering if you could comment on Mitch and what he meant to you all.

01/09/08 @ 11:12

Comment from: OCWarrior [Visitor]

Davone,

Thanks for the memories! You have been an outstanding player and, more importantly, a great contributor to the Hawaii community! I had a feeling before the season that you would turn pro after this season, and, after that AMAZING pro style catch in San Jose (you don't make that catch, I don't know if the team would comeback), I knew you were ready.

Good luck and best wishes in your pro career!!!

OCWarrior

01/09/08 @ 11:12

Comment from: Davone Bess [Member]

omment from: mango90 [Visitor]
Can you give us some names of who you think should be our next receiving corps?

Greg Salas at the X. Mike Washington at the left slot. Aaron Bain at the right slot. Malcolm Lane at the Z.
They were our backups this year. We got to see them grow. They've learned a lot. They're hungry and they want it. I know our receiving corps worked hard and it paid off. I think they'll work hard.

01/09/08 @ 11:12

Comment from: SoGood [Visitor]

I too didn't think you guys got to show your stuff in the Sugar Bowl. Colt had no time to get the ball out.

I saw a lot of chit chat with you and the db's during those long TO's. Were they knocking you guys or was it just talking about the game =)

01/09/08 @ 11:12

Comment from: mango90 [Visitor]

R.I.P. Mitch Farney

Condolences to his friends, team mates and loved ones.

01/09/08 @ 11:12

Comment from: gobows [Visitor]

Davone,

Congratulations on a great career at UH and good luck to you in your preparation for the NFL Draft. Could you discuss who, in your opinion, will be the next stars at the WR/SB position?

01/09/08 @ 11:14

Comment from: Warrior Clan [Visitor]

Davone,

Thank you very much for the last 3 years. Sad to see the 5 headed monster (Brennan, Bess, Grice-Mullins, Rivers, & Hawthorne) leave. My son and his classmates always pretended to be you when they played touch football.

Good Luck in the pros.

01/09/08 @ 11:14

Comment from: Kekoa [Visitor]

Davone ~ Thanks for all the thrills, spills, and circus catches!

God has blessed you with amazing talent, and I for one will never forget what you have done as a *team* player.

- The blocking you provided for the other receivers were not only timely, but crushing!

- The exhibition of speed when needed to run away from those pesky defenders.

- The elusive moves you put on the corners.

- The resilience you showed by bouncing back up after a crunching blow.

- Your ability to hang on to the ball even when you were involved in a near-fatal, head-on collision.

- The sportsmanship you showed towards your opponents after those heavy hits.

- ...and damn the flags for flipping into the endzone. That's the enthusiasim college sports is supposed to celebrate!

One final moment that I'll never forget. That time in the endzone you reached up to shake the hands of the children who were witnesses to your TD in the Hawaii Bowl. You made those kids fans for life with that simple gesture...and then, you were gone. Grrrr...Zebras!

Mahalo Davone,
I wish you all the "Bess!"

Kekoa

01/09/08 @ 11:14

Comment from: Davone Bess [Member]

Comment from: mango90 [Visitor]
Davone,
My friend is on the phone and she is hyperventilating.
She wants to know if..
1) you are single
2) you would date someone 10 years older
she can also bake a mean lasagna.

I'm in a relationship.
I actually do like lasagna.

01/09/08 @ 11:14

Comment from: AZWARRIOR22 [Visitor]

Davone,

Where exactly are you training in Tempe? I'd like to come down and meet you and get your autograph. Best of luck on your pro career.

01/09/08 @ 11:15

Comment from: sean [Visitor]

hey davone thanks for everything. i really hope my fav. team the raiders are interested in you. they really need playmakers on offense and the board that i frequently post on really like your game. not to mention you are from oakland right? well you'll still be one of my fav players even if you mistakenly become a donkey/bolt/or chief =]

01/09/08 @ 11:15

Comment from: Davone Bess [Member]

Comment from: YpoWarrior [Visitor]
Who was your favorite NFL team growing up? Being a Bay Area guy, you must've liked either the Raiders or 49ers? I'm a Raiders fan & would love to see you in the Silver & Black with your visor.

I liked the Raiders. Raider Nation, baby.

01/09/08 @ 11:15

Comment from: mega [Visitor]

Hey davone, any great Mitch farney story you'd like to share? We know very little about the man.

01/09/08 @ 11:16

Comment from: tavarua88 [Visitor]

there was some talk from the Georgia players that UH didn't try to converse with them during pre-game events and activities. Was this just blown out of proportion by the GA players to get them pumped up for the game or was there really an intent to not talk to them prior to the game?

01/09/08 @ 11:17

Comment from: Esme [Visitor]

Davone,

From my very large ohana in Mililani and Ewa Beach, just wanted to extend a heartfelt mahalo for everything you and the rest of the Warriors have done — all your hard work, your sacrifices, the sweat and tears. Our ohana is full of children (17 grandchildren, almost as many great-grandchildren) and they all admire the Warriors tremendously and cheered (with piercing screams, I might add) at every touchdown. They do know your name and Colt's name, among others! So please know you've set a tremendous example and inspired the next generation. Not to mention, you gave all of us "old" UH fans chicken-skin (and reason to shout) as well. We wish you were staying ... but we also wish you the very best of luck as you go and will watch your blossoming career with enthusiastic interest! You and the rest of this special team will always have a unique spot in our memories and our hearts. Go with our fondest aloha... -- The Nii Ohana

01/09/08 @ 11:17

Comment from: Davone Bess [Member]

Comment from: GoDeep [Visitor]
Congratulations on a great career here at UH. My son loves you. May I ask, do you still have the unreal vertical leap?

To be honest, I haven't measured it in a long time. My goal is to get 40 inches for the combine. I can dunk a basketball.

01/09/08 @ 11:17

Comment from: SoGood [Visitor]

Congrats on getting invited to the Combine. That is HUGE and says a lot about the evaluation you got. Will have to tune into the NFL networks coverage now of the combine like last year.

Nothing like UH Warriors representing in the pros.

01/09/08 @ 11:17

Comment from: konaboy [Visitor]

Davone,

Thanks for the exciting run over the last few seasons. Some of the most entertaining UH football I've ever had the pleasure of witnessing. Would you keep a vacation home here in Hawaii if possible? Would you think of ever retiring in Hawaii?

01/09/08 @ 11:18

Comment from: hokulani [Visitor]

Davone, thank you for all the catches, thrills, and fun that we all know you had on the field. We certainly are going to miss you! You have left a great impression on Hawai'i. As a teacher, I see the impact you've made on the youth, as my students would talk about you and how awesome you are. What are you going to miss the most about Hawai'i...both on and off the field?

01/09/08 @ 11:18

Comment from: Esme [Visitor]

Oh, P.S. Mahalo to ST for arranging this chat ... and mahalo to you, Davone, for taking the time in your busy schedule...

01/09/08 @ 11:18

Comment from: Davone Bess [Member]

Comment from: SoGood [Visitor]
I too didn't think you guys got to show your stuff in the Sugar Bowl. Colt had no time to get the ball out.
I saw a lot of chit chat with you and the db's during those long TO's. Were they knocking you guys or was it just talking about the game =)

We were talking about the game. He was complimenting our receiving corps. We talked about comparing or per diem and our gifts. What did you get? They were cool.

01/09/08 @ 11:18

Comment from: Brother Love [Visitor]

yes he could have gotten injured next season but thats the risk, but the extra yr may have been a better player to move to the next level also. Look gang i have nothing against davone bess, I WISH HIM ALL THE LUCK IN THE WORLD IN THE NFL!!
but get your college degree dude, cuz it may come in handy in the future..

01/09/08 @ 11:19

Comment from: Davone Bess [Member]

Comment from: konaboy [Visitor]
Davone,
Thanks for the exciting run over the last few seasons. Some of the most entertaining UH football I've ever had the pleasure of witnessing. Would you keep a vacation home here in Hawaii if possible? Would you think of ever retiring in Hawaii?

I don't know about retiring in Hawaii, but it will be a second home. If God blesses me, maybe I can make the Pro Bowl and come here often.

01/09/08 @ 11:20

Comment from: YpoWarrior [Visitor]

Davone,

How close are you to getting your degree? What's your major? Would you go into coaching after your playing days are over?

01/09/08 @ 11:20

Comment from: Davone Bess [Member]

Thanks for visiting.
I have to work out now.
We'll try to do this again soon.
Mahalo nui loa.

01/09/08 @ 11:21

Comment from: mango90 [Visitor]

Thank you for stopping by Davone! You're da man!

01/09/08 @ 11:23

Comment from: SoGood [Visitor]

Thank you!!!!!!

You are Simply D. Bess!!!!!

01/09/08 @ 11:23

Comment from: Tracy [Visitor]

Okay, that was awsome! Thanks Davone for your time and ST for arranging this chat!

01/09/08 @ 11:23

Comment from: Capitol -ist/WassupDoc [Visitor]

Aloha Davone:

Do you plan to finish your college education & get your degree? What is your major?

Any chance you might be able to buy a home here in Hawai`i and be here during the off-season helping youngsters who are on the cusp of going one way or the other to make the right decisions?

Best of luck in your future career with the NFL - just thinking about your skittering around those 300 lb d-line guys makes me laugh. Hope they don't grab your dreads out of frustration!

01/09/08 @ 11:25

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

DAVONE BESS' 40 TIME IS 1.0

01/09/08 @ 11:25

Comment from: Esme [Visitor]

Davone, who do you think should be AD?

Also, can you shed some light on the state of mind of the Warriors who will return next year? Some fans are worried that they might feel discouraged, I think.

01/09/08 @ 11:25

Comment from: konaboy [Visitor]

Davone,

Prior to the suger bowl game, was their anything different about the vibe of the team in the locker room, as compared to the regular season games? I know we didn't get to see everything on TV but things seems pretty calm in there during JJ's pre-game speech. Did you think you guys should have been more fired up?

01/09/08 @ 11:25

Comment from: konaboy [Visitor]

He's gotta go, Davone thanks for your time, and the memories. Aloha!

01/09/08 @ 11:26

Comment from: Sunny [Visitor]

Davone, I was never a football fan, but you and your teammates have turned me into one (my boyfriend thanks you). It's been very exciting to watch you play. And it was so much fun to be at the Sugar Bowl. Congratulations on a great season, and best of luck to you in the NFL... we'll be watching for you!

PS... Is there anything that you've always wanted to do/see/experience in Hawaii, but haven't done yet?

01/09/08 @ 11:28

Comment from: koakane [Visitor]

Devon,

Good luck, thank for being a Warrior and never forget the brotherhood.

Nuff said.

01/09/08 @ 11:29

Comment from: al [Visitor]

mahalo brah!

01/09/08 @ 11:29

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Thanks again for joining our chat with Davone.
And thanks for all of your questions. Even Brother Love's comments were appreciated.

01/09/08 @ 11:29

Comment from: warriorfan [Visitor]

Davone,
Thank you for your hard work and effort and being a great team player as a warrior and for being an inspiration for others who are trying to get a second chance to turn their lives around. As you start your new life in the NFL, please continue to be a light to others. Keep God close in your heart and seek Him first always and he will bless you, open the doors, and show you the right way to go. I hope you will get on the right team that can make the most of your talent! I regret all these times I had an opportunity to meet you & get your autograph while watching UH practice and I never did! (Hopefully next time you are here I can) I hope you will be back someday, maybe in the Probowl!
Aloha.

01/09/08 @ 11:29

Comment from: green_machine [Visitor]

Davone,

Posting this in case you stop back ... what do you suggest that we as fans can do to boost the spirits of the returning players. With emotions running high, there are a lot of fans who want the team to know that we care about them and are carrying on our support of the team.

Thanks!

01/09/08 @ 11:30

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

Comment from: Brother Love [Visitor]
yes he could have gotten injured next season but thats the risk, but the extra yr may have been a better player to move to the next level also. Look gang i have nothing against davone bess, I WISH HIM ALL THE LUCK IN THE WORLD IN THE NFL!!
but get your college degree dude, cuz it may come in handy in the future..

_____________________________________

Aurighttttt, Brother. Love is a good thing, without it, life sucks. Thank you.

and the blog corrects itself once again... cheeehuuuu!

01/09/08 @ 11:32

Comment from: djmitcho [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/djmitcho

Mahalo for taking time to chat with us Davone!

01/09/08 @ 11:33

Comment from: no can believe [Visitor]

Davone,
mahalos for all the contributions you made to UH on and off the field. You and the team have made a lasting impact on the state.
After its all said and done,will you be back to Hawaii and somehow share all knowledge and experience to the kids of Hawaii?
Again, mahalos for everything. You will do very well in the NFL.

01/09/08 @ 11:33

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Samson returned for his senior year because he received a fourth-round grade as a guard. He moved to center, and suddenly he's a first-day player.
I've seen how much commitment Davone has poured into the program. He's always working out, even when he's banged up. He's played through many unreported injuries. In 2005, he was in pain every time he ran. He's played through turf toe. It was amazing he could even suit up for the Sugar Bowl because of some of his ailments.
So if a person has a chance to explore options, I'm all for it.

01/09/08 @ 11:35

Comment from: Tracy [Visitor]

ST, a couple of months ago a beat writer for the New England Patriots talked up Hawaii's receiving corp, Davone in particular. Do you know if they were one of the teams that gave Davone a good grade?

01/09/08 @ 11:38

Comment from: MisterV [Visitor]

Davone,
Congrats on a great career. Oaktown being the hotbed of talent that it is, what current NFL players with Oakland roots have you had the opportunity to play with and/or against. I'm talking all the way as far back as you can remember, including pop warner league. Specifically Kirk Morrison, Maurice Jones-Drew, Marshawn Lynch. With colt Brennan being an obvious answer in the future, name some past team mates (including prior to UH) who are already currently in the NFL you'd like to be reunited with on the playing field.

01/09/08 @ 11:42

Comment from: 22London [Visitor]

I haven't had a chance to read through the entire Davone chat but did anyone ask him whether he would have stayed if JJ stayed?

01/09/08 @ 11:47

Comment from: Ralph [Visitor]

Davone, Brotherly Love speaks for himself which is more often than not, on the negative side. All posters are welcomed here but we do at times have bloggers like Brotherly Love who come on with disparging comments.

01/09/08 @ 11:48

Comment from: Esme [Visitor]

Steeeeephen,

Aren't you supposed to be on vacaaaaaation? Go take a break, dude!

01/09/08 @ 11:51

Comment from: warriorfan808 [Visitor] · http://www.sportshawaii.com

Thanks for the memories. You had a lot of great catches and photos of your catches. My favorite was when you did the spiderman like catch in the end zone. Has any catch ever stood out and do you keep a picture of it?

01/09/08 @ 11:54

Comment from: I Believe [Visitor]

Davone- I know you have finished being on the 'Love Seat', but hope you will return to read comments made after you were done-

1st- mahalo for stopping by
(ST- thanks for arranging this!)

2nd- you are loved by the entire state- Kaua'i people follow you and we rejoice in your victories-

3rd- as a former teacher, I hope you will consider finishing your degree- doing so will send such a loud message to kids- and you obviously take seriously your effect on the community by your willingness to give back-

4th- you will always be a Warrior and a member of the 'ohana and we look forward to hearing good things about you-

5th- mahalo nui loa for all you have given to us- your fans- we wish you weren't going (along with Ryan G-Ms) cuz, we just ADORE the dreadheads, but as 'ohana members we know we need to let you go and wish you well-

6th- please remember to try and give back to UH when you are able to do so- shout outs, shaka signs, and donations of time (clinics for youth) and money-AC Carter has done such a good job of this- as have many others- it's so important, as you well know, for local kids to see that you can make it (wherever- not just in pro sports) and to then give back to those who/which helped you to make it- kaleialoha- the circle of love/aloha- we especially look forward to you coming to God's Country- the garden island of Kaua'i, as our kids have even more limited opportunities than kids on O'ahu (same with all neighbor island kids)-

7th- Godspeed and good health to you- know that we will hold you in our hearts and prayers as you journey on!

GO WARRIORS!
IMUA!
'ONIPA'A
EO NA TOA, EO NA TOA E!

01/09/08 @ 11:57

Comment from: al [Visitor]

meanwhile back at the farm...

stephen, realistically speaking...

one, are they going to name an interim coach today. some of the clues are that they waited to officially announce herman's departure and name carl clapp as the interim a.d. that seemed the protocol and prelude to carl clapp's first official business of naming an interim head coach to facilitate the day to day stuff.

two, obviously the next question is will they name lumpkin since he is the associate head coach and has done it in the past. also, would naming mac the interim hc now be conceived as pre-selecting.

three, realistically how soon can they name the coach. 5 day job announcement notice ends saturday. does the state process allow them to conduct interviews during the 5 day period or does it have to be done after the notice is done?

upon recommendation by the selection committee, assuming that there will be one, does the bor have to sign off on the selection? if so, is there a "cooling" period?

to make a long process short...how long will it take to have the head coach in place?

01/09/08 @ 11:57

Comment from: Ralph [Visitor]

Davone, I know your chat is over but I hope you continue to read today's Tsaiko blog..I hope Oakland picks you, my favorite black and silver nation is in a deep hole, as bad as the von appen years at UH

01/09/08 @ 11:58

Comment from: False Pordagee [Visitor]

Hooo...man...I leave for like one hour and get new blog and all da bruddahs and sistahs stay walauing with Bess..man I wen miss plenny...

01/09/08 @ 12:00

Comment from: SAWARRIOR [Visitor]

Darn, I just missed Davone Bess.
Good Luck in the future Davone! Thank you for being a true Warrior, I'll be watching for you on Sundays!

01/09/08 @ 12:01

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

My favorite Davone Bess moment:

Everytime 2 or 3 defenders were left on the turf looking like fools!!!

01/09/08 @ 12:02

Comment from: tommui [Visitor]

Davone:

Thanks for the memories!

01/09/08 @ 12:03

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

My favorite Ryan Grice-Mullins moment...

(see my post above)

01/09/08 @ 12:04

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

If I had to make a guess, then Greg McMackin gets hired before early next week.

01/09/08 @ 12:04

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Comment from: False Pordagee [Visitor]
Hooo...man...I leave for like one hour and get new blog and all da bruddahs and sistahs stay walauing with Bess..man I wen miss plenny...
01/09/08 @ 12:00

EH! No need fo run on "Frazier Time" anymore.. dat buggah pau!

01/09/08 @ 12:05

Comment from: FloridaTed [Visitor]

Davone Bess is a fine Warrior. He contemplated before JJ's leaving to go to the NFL. I wish him all the best, he deserves everything that's coming to him. We have a very deep core of capable receivers, I'm not worried one bit. But that's why it's even more important that McMackin becomes Coach. During the early part of the season, while our new offense is still somewhat learning, BigMac's D will be able to carry us, especially against Florida. You can count on BigMac to have really learned from Georgia and how to defend against an SEC offense. If he installs a tightend we would still have a four receiver set but with a better line.

01/09/08 @ 12:05

Comment from: konaboy [Visitor]

Al, thanks for bringing those questions up as I have been wondering about that stuff as well, seems high time to get an insider update as far as the HC selection goes, and any talks June has been having with staff since he got back.

01/09/08 @ 12:07

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

ST,

Since you're on, I know JJ mentioned to you that Vili would not be back.

Sorry if you replied to this already, but would you know if anyone at UH would pick up his 400.00/per game check?

I think a lot of people would miss him at the games.

Also, any word on what will happen to the "E'o Na Toa" brand?

01/09/08 @ 12:08

Comment from: konaboy [Visitor]

Stephen, that would be really sweet, I guess you heard some whispers to that affect. I thought we was a goner with JJ for sure.

01/09/08 @ 12:10

Comment from: FloridaTed [Visitor]

I really don't mind UH taking the 400K from JJ. Do you actually think he would pay that himself? SMU will gladly pick up his tap and in a nice twist of irony, SMU would pay Fraziers buy out, with a little left over. I like it.

01/09/08 @ 12:12

Comment from: I Believe [Visitor]

Kazz- get ready to shave your head, brah- we can make it a CC event- Coach JJ is gonna do for SMU what he did for us-turn the program around; give local boys a chance and help them to shine; bring 'BELIEVE' philosophy to the players and get the entire state excited and supporting- the difference is that he will be doing it with a deserving salary and he will be doing it in already existing better facilities AND he won't have to wait six months to get safety gear for his players. Further, he will be appreciated not only by players and fans, but also by the SMU admin. Look at how they have already welcomed him and the school web site- I don't remember that kind of welcome when he came to Hawai'i nei- and he was returning home!

We all need to make sure that we treat the next HC -and also the faithful assistants who are so integral to our team- with the same kind of aloha that has been shown by SMU to JJ- we all made mistakes and now we have a chance to correct them- starting with UH admin on down to us fans. A winning team should not just be judged by the scores, IMHO

GO WARRIORS!
IMUA!
'ONIPA'A!
EO NA TOA, EO NA TOA E!

01/09/08 @ 12:14

Comment from: koakane [Visitor]

Stephen,

"My choice for HC would be GM"

"GM may be named by early next week"

I am beginning to like your preditions more and more. You da man.

01/09/08 @ 12:17

Comment from: konaboy [Visitor]

"he"

01/09/08 @ 12:18

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

I Believe,

Hold on now, I said I would shave my head if JJ starts promoting SMU as "Polynesia's Team".

So I think my hair is safe!

01/09/08 @ 12:19

Comment from: al [Visitor]

perhaps the 500k signing bonus was to be earmarked to cover his salary.

it seems steep but i guess "buyout" can work both ways it is in the contract. i guess the upper campus knew that herman's buyout would be paid by june.

talk about the "irony of it all."

01/09/08 @ 12:21

Comment from: koakane [former hikowi tribe/F Troop] [Visitor]

IMHO;

how do you say;
imua
'onipa'a
eo na toa, eo na toa e
in the Siou language?

01/09/08 @ 12:23

Comment from: koakane [Visitor]

Kazz,

you shave your head I willing to have one can Hiene with u.

01/09/08 @ 12:26

Comment from: BowsForever [Visitor]

Aloha, Davone! We'll miss you!

01/09/08 @ 12:26

Comment from: 22London [Visitor]

Just read through the entire Davone chat.

What's interesting is that...

He made one comment about the players hearing that JJ was talking to SMU.

He made two comments about they being unprepared.

01/09/08 @ 12:29

Comment from: al [Visitor]

aloha rgm,

i know you will open some eyes in the workouts. wouldn't it be something if all of the "fantastic four" got into pro camps and make the team!

this could be another big year for the warriors of the nfl.

colt
rivers
bess
grice-mullins
hawthorne
lafaele
satele
patek
purcell

cflers:
newberry
lewis
paepule

01/09/08 @ 12:29

Comment from: al [Visitor]

what's the status of francis maka?

does it look like he will get his year back?

while he waits could he participate in spring ball?

how many scholarships do we have or is compliance guy still figuring out last years?

some reports that we will take a huge cut in the number available this year. is this correct?

see, life goes on with or without jj.

it's time to say this again.

RELOAD BABY!

01/09/08 @ 12:33

Comment from: SAWARRIOR [Visitor]

Comment from: Stephen [Member]
If I had to make a guess, then Greg McMackin gets hired before early next week.
01/09/08 @ 12:04

Not possible, applicants for the HC position have till 15 Jan 08 to get their applications in.

01/09/08 @ 12:41

Comment from: SteveM [Visitor] · http://home.hawaii.rr.com/smurashi/tsai-kos

After Davone's chat, my local poster clicker read 1,007. Fitting.

Poster #1,000 was momo at 1055.
There are 150 mainland/international posters in the permanent database (not the same as the listing below)...

Wondering just how far-reaching The Warrior Beat blog is in the world?

IN WHAT PART OF THE WORLD ARE YOU READING THIS BLOG?

If you are currently residing outside the State of Hawaii, and not listed below, please post a message to say "Hi" to your host, Stephen Tsai, and tell us your City and State/Country...or just mention your city and state in your first post.

So far, we have met:

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ARIZONA:: anklebiters (Chandler), AZWARRIOR22 (Phoenix), Lloyd (Gilbert), SK (Tempe)
CALIFORNIA:: Northern: BayAreaKamaaina (Hercules), BayAreaWarrior (San Francisco), BayBow (Sunnyvale), CharlieKiloOscar (San Jose), isleStyle (?), localboy18 (San Jose), m2d (San Mateo), Mario (Sacramento), PONO (San Jose), Pint Size (Sacramento), SacWarrior (Sacramento), Shannon (Livermore), SJ Hawn Hand (?), sluginca (bay area), tom-WarriorNation-mainland (San Francisco), warrior650 (Mountain View), 808Chef (San Jose)
Lo Cal: Aaron (Yorba Linda), Brennan Neighbor (Irvine), Dennis Halloran (Newport Beach), dj (Los Angeles), Garret (San Diego), Hawaiian in LA (Los Angeles), HAWNSTLN (OC), J (Loma Linda), John from San Diego (San Diego), King Katonk (Los Angeles), KL (Santa Monica), Lori (San Diego), losthawaiian (Helendale), luvpikake (OC), Matto (Los Angeles), OCWarrior (Anaheim Hills), MaxTroj (Los Angeles), RainbowCliff (Los Angeles), Rich2176 (Burbank), Richard (OC), Ronnie (Yorba Linda), Tombo Ahi (Torrance), UKU@la (Los Angeles), WK (?), Warrior fan in SoCal (?), 2left (Los Angeles)
COLORADO:: longdistance808 (Westminster)
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01/09/08 @ 12:41

Comment from: Kaimuki Boy [Visitor]

Devone, best of luck at the combine and NFL. You are a true warrior to thrive at UH. We hope that you, RGM, JR, CJH, and CB do well in the NFL. Your success in the NFL will help build upon our claim that UH Football is a new pipeline to the NFL. If you are successful (with God's blessing you will), do you plan on giving back to UH Football when you can? Can you be another voice to push UH Athletics into what it should be? We need more voices like Colt's in 2007 to speak up for the players. How close are you to or what are your plans to graduate from UH?

01/09/08 @ 12:44

Comment from: hapa guy [Visitor]

In case you return.. congrats on your success Davonne and thank you for the excitement that you helped bring to the program! Will definitely be keeping an eye out for you on Sundays!

01/09/08 @ 12:44

Comment from: Mrs. A-House [Visitor]

Warmest Aloha Davone!

I'm easing my way back to posting after a long while...but what a great opportunity ST gave us today to express to Davone how much he is loved and cherished.

Davone, the A-House ohana wishes you only the very best as you enter the pros. Your future looms bright and bursting with opportunity. GO FOR IT!! Want to know how much you are revered around our house?...as much as we love Colt...Midori7 chose to wear your signature black UH shirt instead of the popular "Colt for Heisman: shirt. We waited 3+ hours in line on that frantic autograph day just to get YOUR autograph on our memorabilia. It was worth it!!

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!! Best of luck to you as you pursue your dreams!!

Warmest aloha from the A-House Ohana

01/09/08 @ 12:46

Comment from: Esme [Visitor]

Mrs. A-House is in the hoooouuse! Welcome back!

01/09/08 @ 12:52

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Mrs. A-House,

Good to hear from you again.

I'm sure A-House is in a jovial mood after yesterday's developments!

01/09/08 @ 12:55

Comment from: d1shima [Visitor]

Kazz,

koakane wrote:
"I willing to have one can Hiene with u."

Watch out! koakane been drinking "only one" Heineken since Hawaii Bowl. But das on BEEG ONE!

01/09/08 @ 12:56

Comment from: Brother Love [Visitor]

mac is the best fit for the HC position right now. hey i would like chow but thats a pipedream imo. mac knows the system and the players and knows hawaii and hawaii knows him for AD gotta say wilson would be my 1st choice. the key to all of this and not have a drop off for next and for recruiting is things gotta happen now, and the facilty improvements needed to happen yesterday..

01/09/08 @ 12:58

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

D1,

I believe Koakane is still not quite sure about the water supply being enough!!!

01/09/08 @ 12:58

Comment from: Mrs. A-House [Visitor]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

So much to do since before Thanksgiving and how the days have blazed by. I know I have missed so much by not keeping up with the daily postings. Must admit that I was looking forward to re-living warm and fuzzy good feelings about our Sugar Bowl adventure only to have Coach Jones' bombshell announced resignation send our household reeling.

The females in the A-Household admittedly are having a harder time dealing with the upheaval that JJ's departure has created. The one thing that is bringing us a little sunshine and smiles to our faces is the anticipation of perhaps Coach McMackin being named as JJ's replacement. PLEEEAAASSSEEE! Let it happen.

01/09/08 @ 12:58

Comment from: Loa [Visitor]

Al,
i heard or read somewhere that uh can start interviewing before the five days are up. also i think its five working days.

01/09/08 @ 13:01

Comment from: Kekoa [Visitor]

Mrs. A-House! Whoopee Ki-yay! My day is almost complete. All I need is one last farewell rant from Mr. A-House - over the Frazier Fiasco and my day is over the top!

01/09/08 @ 13:02

Comment from: djmitcho [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/djmitcho

A big mahalo to RGM for all the memories. Good luck in the future.

01/09/08 @ 13:03

Comment from: SoGood [Visitor]

Good luck Ryan Grice Mullins. Thank you for the past 3 years. You and Davone were so fun to watch. To imagine going from your high school where winning was few and far between to capping your collegiate career in the Sugar Bowl.

I like the news that Coach Mac maybe closer to getting the job. Come on baby!

Recruiting this year will be tough. Next week the earliest for a new coach?

I find it hilarious that John L. Smith is interested in the job. Pulleeezzeee.

01/09/08 @ 13:05

Comment from: d1shima [Visitor]

Mrs. A-House,

Happy New Year!
And I mean it, HAPPY New Year!

No worry, Beef Curry.
All systems will be Go! for Warrior Rampage in da Swamp.
HC Mac is looking more and more a reality with every passing hour.
Tyler and the receiving unit HE has been practicing with this entire season will be more than ready. Tell Comm. Benson to keep that unit citation ready to be handed out again in December.

01/09/08 @ 13:06

Comment from: LizKauai [BELIEVER] [Visitor]

koakane- I'm going to guess that the native Americans of the Dallas area were less likely to be Lakota and more likely to be Comanche or Caddo.
Sorry I missed Davone. Good Questions and Great Answers!

01/09/08 @ 13:06

Comment from: Mrs. A-House [Visitor]

Kazz -

Did you see us on Channel 9 10:00 news as we departed for the Sugar Bowl? We were so excited to have been asked to be interviewed that we didn't get our script down right.

Wanted to say..."Kazz, James, Koakane, Bulla, D1Shima, wish you could join us in NOLA!!" Instead, all we said was "Go Warriors!" and "We Believe"! That seemed to excite the tv crew and we passed the test since friends have said they saw the short clip.

Yes, Kazz... there is unbridled joy and happiness in A-House ville. Don't want to be too emotional, but A-House kept repeating...YESSS! YESSS! YESSS! as he pumped his fist in the air.

01/09/08 @ 13:07

Comment from: d1shima [Visitor]

OMG. Can't believe what I just heard Wade Phillips say about Romo and Simpson.
"I just told him to GET OFF HIS FEET AND RELAX."

heheheh

01/09/08 @ 13:08

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Ryan Grice Mullins and Jason Rivers can also now be in that category of "Triva Question Answers".

Like:

When Timmy Chang broke the NCAA All Time Passing Yardage Record, who caught that pass?

OR

Who caught Colt Brennan's TD pass that broke the NCAA All Time TD Pass Record?

History indeed!

01/09/08 @ 13:08

Comment from: al [Visitor]

chow has a great resume as an OC. he appears intelligent and knowledegable.

i, for one, no nothing about his character, demeanor, etc.

01/09/08 @ 13:09

Comment from: d1shima [Visitor]

Mrs A-house,
Yes! Mrs. d1shima saw you on TV. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get into viewing range in time. Glad to hear y'all had a great time (mostly).

01/09/08 @ 13:11

Comment from: al [Visitor]

whereas, with gm you know what you get. players and fellow coaches are endorsing him. well, probably not 100% but thats to be expected.

i think we are ready for the
MAC-ATTACK era.

01/09/08 @ 13:11

Comment from: al [Visitor]

i can see him picking ron lee as his oc. will gm continue as hc/dc?

if not, tough choices for dc if they are still around between cal, rich, and jeff.

01/09/08 @ 13:12

Comment from: Loa [Visitor]

you know with everything going on i was thinking of that Journey song that they played on the Sopranos finale - Don't Stop Believin'

01/09/08 @ 13:12

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Mrs. A,

Unfortunately I did not see that.

Looks like the Tsaikos are taking the local media by storm!

-DPK and Barry M's celeb status on AM 1500 KUMU.

-Addahknowjoe/sports on the Advertiser front page following the Nevada win.

-Kelly all over the news for that JJ rally.

-BG on TV at the rally.

just to name a few!

01/09/08 @ 13:15

Comment from: al [Visitor]

what about mcknight?
will he be offered?
i would have him handle special teams only.

01/09/08 @ 13:15

Comment from: FloridaTed [Visitor]

Just watched a taped interview with McKnight on kgmb about his opinion of Clapp. He gave him a ringing endorsement and would love him as permanent AD. He had to work under HF, but did a lot of damage control, nobody ever heard of. According to McKnight, Clapp adheres to the policy of: it's amazing what one can accomplish if nobody cares who get's the credit.

Tsai-Meister, what's your take on Clapp? I hardly know anything about him and therefore have no valid opinion.

01/09/08 @ 13:16

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Comment from: Loa [Visitor]
you know with everything going on i was thinking of that Journey song that they played on the Sopranos finale - Don't Stop Believin'
01/09/08 @ 13:12

Journey is an all time favorite with me!

"DON'T STOP BELIEVIN'... HOLD ON TO THAT FEELIN'!!!"

01/09/08 @ 13:16

Comment from: SoGood [Visitor]

Kazz
One more to add:
Who caught the pass to break the single season TD passing record?
Hint: He put on a sick move that nearly broke the DB's ankle. LOL

And who caught the last TD to set the record?

IF Mac does become the HC, I wonder who the DC would be too...Jeff or Cal would be great choices. I just hope the assistants get a raise.

01/09/08 @ 13:17

Comment from: d1shima [Visitor]

al,
My DC favorite would be Cal. Rich(and Lumpkin) had a crack at it to mixed reviews.
Cal holds T & G over Sun God. Plus he has experience of jumping in and giving support where needed in different areas. Saw him do it yearly at SLS. He would evaluate where the weakness was in his team every year and he would focus his support to that position; all to very good results obviously.

01/09/08 @ 13:17

Comment from: myki [Visitor]

Davone: Thanks for your contributions to the UH and community. Best wishes for all your future endeavors; get the degree in there sometime. BTW did you and Ryan get the picture of us at the first Lulu's Call the Coach last spring? Put them in your mailbox just before you went to Sugar Bowl.--myki

01/09/08 @ 13:18

Comment from: Loa [Visitor]

you think cav on his way back? related to gm?

01/09/08 @ 13:19

Comment from: SoGood [Visitor]

Thanks Loa...that song is now replaying in head...Journey was a great band.

01/09/08 @ 13:20

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Comment from: al [Visitor]
chow has a great resume as an OC. he appears intelligent and knowledegable.

i, for one, no nothing about his character, demeanor, etc.

01/09/08 @ 13:09

Interesting because I think Coach McMackin's character and personality is well-known by now and speaking for myself, the brief encounter I had with him at the Na Koa Banquet was a memoriable one.

If first impressions are everything then we would be in GREAT hands!

Also, there is no doubt about his football resume so yeah...

Just like ST said, Coach Mac is already here...

01/09/08 @ 13:20

Comment from: SoGood [Visitor]

Cav is Kevin Gilbride's brother in-law. Maybe if Gilbride gets hired to be the OC then maybe.

I'd like to see Cav back here too but I'll be happy with a head coach first.

01/09/08 @ 13:22

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Sogood,

I'm terrible at these. But I will say it happened at the 2006 Hawaii Bowl.

D1,

Speaking of... Interesting comment by BC this morning... If Coach Mac gets the UH deal, then wouldn't JJ pursue JR for his DC at "SMOOO"?

Logically since JR was heavily in the running for DC when Glanville left it doesn't seem that surprising.

I would hate to see JR go tho, or really any UH assistants right now.

Besides, if GMAC becomes our new head coach, why can't he also be the defensive coordinator at the same time?

JJ was pretty much our offensive coordinator.

01/09/08 @ 13:25

Comment from: al [Visitor]

d1
i hear you on this. but, its based on your firsthand knowledge of cal, only.

i think jr is a good coach and is a workaholic.

i dunno. maybe cal dc and jr dline/recruit coordinator???

in either case, gm would ask for more money for the asst coaches.

let us know where the boy is going to go college yah.

01/09/08 @ 13:26

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

ooooo... lunch!

01/09/08 @ 13:26

Comment from: Loa [Visitor]

SoGood,
my bad, i thought he was related to gm, sorry for getting ahead of myself, darn journey song got me going.

01/09/08 @ 13:27

Comment from: Mrs. A-House [Visitor]

Esme - (and also to ALL the other Tsaikos who gathered on that day)

What a joy to finally meet you and your husband at the NOLA Harrah's buffet lunch. Our great pictures of this happy gathering say more than a thousand words. One of the best is a pic of you holding your special "Colt" memento.

Brew808 -

I'm having difficulty remembering what you look like, since you spent much of the time talking to me with your cap in front of your face...nah, nah, just kidding.

Garret, Betty and Matsu Okamoto -

Such a joy to talk story with such genuinely nice folks like you. Not enough time to really get to know one another well, but still enough time to embrace one another as a new friend for life.

Pomai and Kuulei -

What a thrill to meet you for the first time! Hope you don't mind your picture posted on Steve M's website, since the rest of the Tsaikos want to see what you look like, too, I'm sure. Heartfelt mahalo for the "ono leis".

Colt and the rest of the UH Warrior football team -

We're so proud of you...despite the defeat at the Sugar Bowl, you played valiantly with courage and honor. All of you NEVER claimed to be anything you were not. You simply played your hardest and did your best to achieve victory. It was not to be on that day, but that in no way diminishes your achievement...you did what no other UH football team has ever achieved before...you brought the Warriors to a BCS bowl game and gave UH fans the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the grandness of being a part of BIG TIME FOOTBALL MADNESS! It is an unbelievably surreal experience we will never forget. With the departure of Coach Jones, we have our work cut out for us...keep the faith...continue to BELIEVE...we WILL build on this past miracle season...don't look back...IMUA WARRIORS!!

01/09/08 @ 13:31

Comment from: FloridaTed [Visitor]

Kazz, Al,

I would put up BigMac's resume against Chow's anytime, plus we already know him as a great character guy.

01/09/08 @ 13:33

Comment from: SoGood [Visitor]

had to pull up my iTunes...damn this song rocks...

01/09/08 @ 13:34

Comment from: Brother Love [Visitor]

look time is of an essence so coach mac has to be HC i cant see how you can not have a drop off in the program any other way. now is recruiting time and we need to be as grounded as possible so we can sell the program to the players we are going after.
on a different note, i hope the powers @ UH and govt follows through and be committed as they need to be to keep the program thriving. dont mean to be hitting a negative chord repeatedly but we gotta do it, they gonna say what we want to hear, and in time they are gonna want to back to their own way of handling things, but we gotta keep our vigilance up so that they cant slip up. lets be clear bout one thing, HF could have been fired WITH CAUSE, shoot he did so much wrong but he would talk and alot higher ships would have sunk so the firing w/ a hush hush payoff was the choice made by UH.
We gotta stay on em ppl, politicians too they all knew what needed to be done there just wasnt enough motivation pushing them to do it.

01/09/08 @ 13:34

Comment from: GRM [Visitor]

Good Luck Davonne. Hope you have all the success in the NFL. But don't forget - finish your college education during the NFLs off-seasons.

01/09/08 @ 13:35

Comment from: MeetLoaf [Visitor]

Hire McMackin not only for Continuity but also for his Recruiting Skills. In 2000 he was named by Rivals.com the Big 12 Conference’s top recruiter along with being named one of the nation’s top coaches by American Football Magazine. (see his Bio). With limited recruiting budget we need a coorindator that can pull all the stops and get the Warriors SKILLED MAINLAND Talent! I love JJ for building his program around Local/Pacific Island kids but let’s be real. The lack of skilled players on the edge (O Tackles, D ends, R Backs) completely manifested itself in the Big Easy last week. If you want to make a claim you can play with the big boys you need to get “big time” boys. We can’t get left over Juco and 1 or 2 star rated players and think we can contend. I would like to see more African American Offensive Tackles, Defensive Ends, running backs etc. Texas Tech has been able to get recruiting “left overs” in the Big 12 from powerhouses Texas/A & M and Oklahoma and still able to contend in the conference. We have national appeal, let’s take advantage of it on the recruiting levels.

Hire Coach Mac and Salvage the recruiting season, or what’s left of it.

**We have less than a month before National Letter of Intent Signing Day on Feb. 8th.

I would seriously reconsider some of the offers we have to some of our local kids. This may be hard to swallow for some of us but it is the reality we must face.

01/09/08 @ 13:35

Comment from: GRM [Visitor]

Good Luck RGM. Hope you find success in the NFL. Don't forget to complete your college education.

01/09/08 @ 13:36

Comment from: Brother Love [Visitor]

i dont buy that bull about HF playing the race card if he was fired w/cause. there was cause but he had reason behind his actions. and keeping the reason from coming out is why he gonna get paid to leave.

01/09/08 @ 13:41

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

MeetLoaf: National Letter of Intent Signing Day is February 6.

01/09/08 @ 13:42

Comment from: lab rat [Visitor]

Good luck Davone

Good lick RGM

Good luck Jason

Good luck CJ

The best receiver corp in the USA.

01/09/08 @ 13:45

Comment from: hapa guy [Visitor]

Everyone (Fans and Players) at Southern Cal loved Chow but unfortunately Pete Carroll did not share the same enthusiasm. But having heard more about Mac I'm hoping that he sticks around. It was also nice to hear Bess' confidence in the next gen of receivers.

01/09/08 @ 13:47

Comment from: retired_recluse [Visitor]

here's the latest on the KGMB TV poll:

Greg McMackin
611 42.8%

Norm Chow
510 35.7%

Cal Lee
154 10.8%

Dick Tomey
53 3.7%

Kevin Gilbride
35 2.5%

Other
35 2.5%

Duane Akina
29 2%

Number of Voters : 1427
First Vote : Monday, January 07, 2008 07:04 PM
Last Vote : Wednesday, January 09, 2008 01:46 PM

01/09/08 @ 13:49

Comment from: Mrs. A-House [Visitor]

To the family of UH receiver Mitch Farney -

The A-House ohana wishes to convey our deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved son. We pray that his soul will rest in peace...he was a part of the miracle season.

01/09/08 @ 13:49

Comment from: Rich from OC - lurker [Visitor]

Read in today's LA times that Pete Carroll is now vacationing in Hawaii...hmmmmmm...someone should flag him down, sit him down for a beach side job interview and offer him a challenge to coach the team at a reasonable cost, LOL.

01/09/08 @ 14:13

Comment from: tommui [Visitor]

Lots of times institutions may not have the stomach for a law suit even though there may be a good defense. And often you make a decision not to bring a law suit as it may cost more in legal fees than just paying the guy off. It becomes a business decision whether to spend the time and energy and money to undertake such a suit.

Of course if you fire someone for cause, it would be up to the employee to file suit.

Don't forget a lawsuit often takes a couple of years before it actually gets into court for trial. And during that period of time, you would have discovery proceedings - depositions, interrogatories, production of documents etc.

01/09/08 @ 14:22

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]

I would like to see more African American Offensive Tackles, Defensive Ends, running backs etc.

Tony? You listening?

01/09/08 @ 14:26

Comment from: hapa guy [Visitor]

lol Rich that would be interesting but I think Carroll's happy at SC. But you never know..

01/09/08 @ 14:27

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]

Comment from: Brother Love [Visitor]
i dont buy that bull about HF playing the race card if he was fired w/cause. there was cause but he had reason behind his actions. and keeping the reason from coming out is why he gonna get paid to leave.

Come on, Brother. You've been balls out all day long and now you're going to be discrete? What is "the reason"?

01/09/08 @ 14:29

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

WOAH!!!

G-MACK IS BLITZING THAT KGMB9 POLL!!!

Looks like Norm Chow has gone into a prevent defense...

LOL

save_us.622

01/09/08 @ 14:30

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]

Every minute, every hour that goes by without Mack saying he is not interested in the job is a good sign. I was worried that when JJ snuck into town last night he was going to make a beeline to Mack's house: "Mack, what's this I'm hearing about you not coming to smu?"

01/09/08 @ 14:31

Comment from: lab rat [Visitor]

I don't think that a lot of people knew that G-Mack was in the running but it looks like they found out.

01/09/08 @ 14:32

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Brother Love,

That's gotta be rumors. We don't know HF as a person and I would honestly HATE to think that he'd go that route.

01/09/08 @ 14:32

Comment from: TYAiea [Visitor]

Mrs. A-House. Have a beautiful picture of you, Mr A and M7 in the Super Bowl in the nose bleed section. You guys are all smiling and happy, of course this was before the game started. Need your E-mail.

01/09/08 @ 14:33

Comment from: tommui [Visitor]

Wonder if John L. Smith becomes HC, whether he will be able to get Big 10 teams to play us and whether he will fight for WAC officiating at those games.

Just wondering...

01/09/08 @ 14:34

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

Kazz
What's this about DPK and Barry on 1500? I know nothing about that except I called Barry to wish him a speedy recovery from surgery yesterday.

01/09/08 @ 14:34

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Comment from: lab rat [Visitor]

I don't think that a lot of people knew that G-Mack was in the running but it looks like they found out.

01/09/08 @ 14:32

Thru the TSAI they found out.

The word is out.

save_us.622

01/09/08 @ 14:34

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Don't be modest DPK.

When one calls in to L&L and Pops knows him by his blog handle, you have gone beyond "Joe Moore" status.

I promise to never park in your stall.

01/09/08 @ 14:35

Comment from: lava [Visitor]

I admit the latest events have left me extremely angry, and I apologize if my comments yesterday upset anyone.

I was always ok with JJ's departure -- his contract was up and he owed us nothing. I have been upset about other things at UH, but there is more to the Frazier settlement than has been made public, so I'm more at peace with that.

If we can keep Mac and JR, along with the Lees, we have a chance to restore some order, although recruiting seems to have been turned upside down.

01/09/08 @ 14:35

Comment from: G (China) [Visitor]

Likewise I like to express my sympathy to the Farney family. My prayers are also with you.

01/09/08 @ 14:36

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Tommui,

Then I shave my head.

save_us.622

01/09/08 @ 14:37

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

Warrior Mojo,
I wouldn't be surprised if McMackin has JJ's blessing. He knows McMackin would be the best possible candidate for Hawaii, and maybe he feels like he still owes something to the kids he left behind. I dunno. Wddayou think?

01/09/08 @ 14:37

Comment from: hapa guy [Visitor]

Bring back the Mac Attack!

01/09/08 @ 14:37

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

BTW,

I wonder how long Ferd Lewis took to write his column.

For me I can't think or write when I am laughing my okole off.

01/09/08 @ 14:38

Comment from: Ninja Assassin [Visitor]

In the event that Carroll takes the HC job in ATL, wouldn't there be a possibility that Chow gets contacted for the SC job?

01/09/08 @ 14:39

Comment from: Rainbow Cliff [Visitor] · http://www.msn.com

Aloha Tsaiko Nation, GREAT reading you comments with Davon Bess. I enjoy watching #7 as I felt him and his recieving corp buddies were the BEST in College Football. BEST of success on his potential of making the Pros. I know he will do well as he stated Hawaii has helped him become a better person in that direction.

01/09/08 @ 14:40

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

DPK,

Regardless of what people think of JJ now, honestly there is a small part of me that is a little bitter, I do believe that what you mention is true.

But of course JJ knows what Coach MAC can bring to a program and naturally he hoped that everyone assumed he'd be going to "SMOOO".

Should G-MAC get the spot I wouldn't be surprised to see JJ in conversations with Coach Reinebold.

save_us.622

01/09/08 @ 14:40

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Mr. Assassin,

Sounds like a sensible choice for SC as he's been there before.

It's almost as sensible as G-MAC to UH!!!

save_us.622

01/09/08 @ 14:42

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

Kazz,
So Pops knows me, (I'm a big fan of all Leaheys, starting from Chuck) and Barry was in surgery, I called him to send da aloha, (OK I dogged him left and right, he's used to my insults) but I still don't get you. Did Ms. Markowitz say something today?

01/09/08 @ 14:42

Comment from: G (China) [Visitor]

Good luck...

Colt, Davone, RGM, CJ, Jason, Herc, Patek, Mike, Gerard, Lewis, and Paepule

(Thanks Al, your list helped)

01/09/08 @ 14:45

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

DPK,

Not that I've seen or heard.

Ok maybe the "Joe Moore" status was a bit much, but it just seems like that when UH matters hit the news/radio and they get fan reactions, a TSAIKO is usually heard or seen from.

01/09/08 @ 14:47

Comment from: G (China) [Visitor]

Pete Caroll is said to be vacationing in HI right now according to ESPN. I wonder if he will pay UH a visit and talk up Chow.

01/09/08 @ 14:47

Comment from: Old Coach [Visitor]

Hopefully Chow is not tainted by what is expected to come down with the release of "Tainted Heisman"-- word is that Carroll is leaving just ahead of the book, but from what I hear, the entire USC program takes it in the chin. The author is good sports journalist and this book, according to reviewers, is going to have a negative impact on USC.

01/09/08 @ 14:48

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

BTW, Kazz,

I am a JJ fan too, but yah, the timing of the departure and the place he went to leaves me a little disappointed. He would have had the leverage at this point to get things done, instead he is in the land of rich and richer. *sigh* He'll always have my aloha, but thats enough talk about him.

"Let's hire McMack, he will keep things on track, Florida's waitin' and there's no lookin back!"

01/09/08 @ 14:51

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]

I wouldn't be surprised if McMackin has JJ's blessing. He knows McMackin would be the best possible candidate for Hawaii, and maybe he feels like he still owes something to the kids he left behind. I dunno. Wddayou think?

Yeah, DPK, I could see that happening too. JJ is nothing if not unpredictable, at least for me. It's just that JJ clearly assumed Mack was going with him. That's going to be a mighty interesting conversation between two old friends and colleagues.

01/09/08 @ 14:51

Comment from: Rich from OC - lurker [Visitor]

Quarantine the state and don't leave Pete Carroll leave until he signs a contract not more than $1.5...throw in a house as well.

01/09/08 @ 14:51

Comment from: Rainbow Cliff [Visitor] · http://www.msn.com

Warrior Mojo, been trying to connect with you kind sir. I have a very important gift to send you. If you can e-mail cliffsanchez@hotmail.com I can further clarify as your mailing address is needed. Punchbowl kid: I am happy you got the package sir as I was motivated by reading your bio of your early beginings. I will call you later on today 5:00 your time which will be 8:00 here. Check your e-mail in one hour. Mahalo.

01/09/08 @ 14:53

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

I'd like to invent a new/old word for Mack. Let's hire him supercalifrajilisticexpiditiously. That means hire him faster than fast.

01/09/08 @ 14:53

Comment from: Mrs. A-House [Visitor]

TYAiea -

So fun talking story with you and the Mrs. at Harrah's. Thank you for finding us at the Superdome and taking a "happy" picture of us. Our email address is:

ahousefamily@yahoo.com

Much mahalos!

01/09/08 @ 14:54

Comment from: midori7 [Visitor]

Hula Bowl on Sat, Jan 12

Congrats to CJ Hawthorne, Jacob Patek, Hercules Satele, Michael Lafaele & Jason Rivers in being selected to play in the Hula Bowl!

Kickoff is 1pm at Aloha Stadium

Anyone going?

01/09/08 @ 14:54

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

Thanks, Cliff. I may be doing a honey do mission at 5 today but will try to call you. Mahalo.

Mojo,
Get that email to Braddah Cliff, he gives awesome gifts.

01/09/08 @ 14:57

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

(sighs)-no pun intended...

Hula Bowl...

Gotta work. I took off on Monday, yes I took off on Monday pending the announcement and I am glad I did.

Looking back, I don't think I could of even been able to concentrate on work.

I did manage to see that BCS National Championship game thingy... It was a cute little game. hahahahahahahahaha!

01/09/08 @ 15:01

Comment from: False Pordagee [Visitor]

Hey...da Fat piranha is in da pond....wassup my man...

DPK is da blog SUpastar....

01/09/08 @ 15:02

Comment from: A-House [Visitor]

Kekoa:

Sorrry, but I will have to spoil your "complete day" for I will not rant about "you know who", but I will say " I'M GLAD to see you go, I'M GLAD to see you go, What the heck you waiting for, JUST BEAT IT!!!!!"

Mrs A-House and Midori7 could not believe how calm I was after JJ's announcement he's leaving - it hurt inside, but that will pass.

"LET IT BEGIN WITH ME" - so happy to read in the paper that HGEA did grant UH request for 5 days instead of 10 to advertise the position. However, al(?) posted that applicants have to 1/15/08 to file and new HC cannot be selected by 1/13/08(5th day from advertising position) - does this make sense?

Now, if we can only get Hinshaw to announce GMack as the interim HC - happy days are here again!!!

01/09/08 @ 15:10

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

false compliment giver,
No supastars around here, it's a team effort. tanks for saying dat anyway, your check was mailed out with Kazz'z this morning. ;-)

01/09/08 @ 15:13

Comment from: al [Visitor]

wasn't it reported somewhere that jj said that they could offer mac the position for around 700k?

01/09/08 @ 15:28

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

DPK is quite a generous man!

DPK, are you close with Reggie Bush and his family?

OH SCHNAAAAAP!!!!!!

01/09/08 @ 15:32

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Al,

700K? Sounds a bit short huh?

Might sound better if the assistants got a similar increase as well in proportion to their current salaries.

01/09/08 @ 15:35

Comment from: al [Visitor]

i thought i read that somewhere. senior moment perhaps???

01/09/08 @ 15:36

Comment from: Kaimuki Kid [Visitor]

A-House

Five working days...

01/09/08 @ 15:38

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Oops forgot to add that I think it was reported that SMOOO would be willing to spend $2 million for JJ's assistants (totalling 9). so... at $2million divided up against 9 would mean each assistant could earn at least 222,000 a year, provided one doesn't get paid more than the other.

But could be the scenario of JJ looking out for the best interest of a friend in Coach Mac and saying to him: "hey, you could make it here and continue on for the better and get paid well doing so..." which is a kin to what JJ reportedly told Coach MAC when he left for Texas Tech.

If we can land and secure Coach MAC, JJ will no doubt have had a hand in that.

save_us.622

01/09/08 @ 15:38

Comment from: Mrs. A-House [Visitor]

LizKauai & Rainbow Cliff -

I just viewed your fabulous photo coverage of the Tsaikos at the Sugar Bowl. EXCELLENT COVERAGE...SO PROFESSIONAL!! You did a fantastic job covering all the interesting sights/sounds/uniqueness of New Orleans and the game itself. I re-lived the excitement and fun madness of the experience and enjoyed every picture!!Mahalo nui loa!! for your efforts!!

01/09/08 @ 15:40

Comment from: bulla [Visitor]

coach mack will stay, jr will go to add to his resume, ron and cal stay, and life goes on.

one snap and clear

jj has left the buiding, move on.

T-bone is waiting for us in Florida

01/09/08 @ 15:41

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

I believe that JJ would rather see his friend earn a good living in a familiar place where people respect him and is an established figure at UH if that meant loosing him for his staff at SMOOOO.

JJ did it after 1999.

save_us.622

01/09/08 @ 15:42

Comment from: J-DOG [Visitor]

Tyler Graunke and Mike Washington are the poster boys for being patient and finally getting a chance to shine. (hopefully)

01/09/08 @ 15:43

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Bulla, no worries.

System QB's don't perform well against WAC competetion!!!

YEAH!

01/09/08 @ 15:43

Comment from: False Pordagee [Visitor]

Kazz...making da schnapp comments ......awwwwrrriiiigghhtt....

Piranha...on da prowl...awwwwrrriiiiggghhhtt

01/09/08 @ 15:44

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

J-DOG,

I admired Graunke's stance on the coaching and team situation when he wanted to let fans know that he isn't going anywhere in 2008 and will lead us to victory..

(well I added that last part in)

It shows the leadership qualities that are still instilled in our returning Warriors.

A linebacker mentality in a QB... that's Graunke for ya!

a hero five years in the making...

BTW, who mentioned that Michael Washington could bench 300lbs +?

That's insane!

01/09/08 @ 15:46

Comment from: False Pordagee [Visitor]

Whoa...Mrs. A-House...

Any pictures of how bruddahs get dem beads in Nawlins???

Just kidding...great to have you back...

01/09/08 @ 15:47

Comment from: LizKauai [BELIEVER] [Visitor] · http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1405680069

Mrs. A-House, you have the most photogenic family! Missed Masa-boy, tho. Credit goes to SteveM. who waded through all the stuff to make a coherent virtual trip. Kekoa is the perfect model. We would just arrive someplace and look around. Superstars (to us) would magically appear and Kekoa would greet them while I went "click". It happened all trip and I attribute that to the fact we wanted to share the experience with the Tsai-kos who had to stay home for the holidays and their families.
There are lots of videos too - you and Merv singing the UH Fight song is a classic- as is Merv and his friends doing the UGA fight song with kazoo and harmonies!

Memories were certainly made!!!

01/09/08 @ 15:48

Comment from: lab rat [Visitor]

MAC

MAC

MAC

MAC

MAC

01/09/08 @ 15:49

Comment from: V8 Jack Rabbit [Visitor]

Hey! This morning after the Bobby Curan radio show, the "other" radio station ran an "extra" hour. But they seemed to be determined to undermine Coach Mac for the head coaching job.

Instead they pushed Norm Chow. It sounded like an "organized" attack. Very slick...who planned that extra hour and why??? And who financed it?

Sounds like someone who doesn't like Mac for coach (the people's choice) (the only guy who can beat Florida and did).

Watch out Tsaikos---someone is out to chop block our choice of Mac.

01/09/08 @ 15:49

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

False,

I'm still waiting to see what da ladies did to get Robert Kekaula's kukui nut leis!

(Actual kukui nut leis BTW).

01/09/08 @ 15:50

Comment from: False Pordagee [Visitor]

Whoa..Kazz...

Bruddah, I had to look twice. Neva see da "leis" part.....

As James would say....Bwahahahahahahahahaha

01/09/08 @ 15:51

Comment from: False Pordagee [Visitor]

I meant fo say tanks to Guava for his taughts...

I wen read um today, from yesterday...buggah get some good points...

I no always agree wit him but he get good points...

01/09/08 @ 15:52

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

V8,

I was only able to catch Riley Wallace's endorsement for Norm Chow, but I just assumed that:

-Riley Wallace is not familiar personally or professionally with Coach MAC.

-Riley Wallace didn't hear about the recent developments since he's in Vegas right now.

-Riley Wallace simply believes in Norm Chow.

Who knows, but it could be a simple... "well that station is pushing Coach MAC, so let's be different here"...

Eh, I don't understand media at all...

save_us.622

01/09/08 @ 15:54

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

V8 got me thinking and got me paranoid...

Hey Punahou get $$$ eh?

01/09/08 @ 15:58

Comment from: SteveM [Visitor] · http://home.hawaii.rr.com/smurashi/tsai-kos

REPEAT POST: (I posted at the end of the last blog entry just before this one with Davone Bess)

Recently discovered I had missed one of LizKauai's emails with pix from December 31. I have incorporated them into her New Orleans/Sugar Bowl Tsaiko-Trek photo page directly accessible at:

http://homepage.mac.com/smurashi/photos/lizktrip.html

Over 80 photos in the trek now. Some of her photos went into the general Tsai-kos at the Sugar Bowl photo page. That's all for now unless the A-House family and LK have any more photos to contribute. Stretch provided a picture of the webcam on Bourbon street among others.

Mahalo to LizKauai and Kekoa for the pix and sharing!

01/09/08 @ 16:03

Comment from: Loa [Visitor]

below from yesterdays post, looks like interviews can begin before the closing. so maybe we get a hc early next week.
(sorry but don't know how to do the block thingy)

Comment from: AverageUHfan [Visitor]
FYI. UH posted the Head Football Coach ad today. The closing date is 1/15/08. This also is the earliest date UH can hire someone. Normally, they have to advertise the position for at least 10 working days but it looks like they got an exception to shorten it. Isn't it amazing when you have COMPETENT folks at the helm as compared to the three week posting period the Fumbler chose for the head basketball coach.

Lastly, it's allowable for UH to interview the candidates BEFORE the 1/15/08 closing date.

Let's pray they quickly hire someone good on 1/15/08 so we can salvage this recruiting season. I agree with ST that McMackin would be an excellent choice.

But somehow I think that makes too much sense for the folks at UH to understand.
01/08/08 @ 19:33

01/09/08 @ 16:05

Comment from: midori7 [Visitor]

SteveM:

If you still want more Sugar Bowl photos, we have tons on my mom's digital camera.

Haven't have much time since we got back to do anything with them....yet. =)

01/09/08 @ 16:12

Comment from: LizKauai [BELIEVER] [Visitor] · http://www.hawaiiathletics.com/photo_sport.html?p=3

Nice SB Photo Gallery from UH Athletics!

01/09/08 @ 16:15

Comment from: SoGood [Visitor]

Wow LizKauai you got some great photos!!!! I wish I got to eat some of that food. We barely had anytime to enjoy any eateries or the city itself actually.

I heard a flight out on Sunday from Lihue got cancelled and left a contingent of UH fans stuck!!!

Thanks SteveM....will check the other photos.

01/09/08 @ 16:17

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Article on Tyler Graunke:

http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/daily/sports/73488.php

The Salpointe Catholic High graduate and projected starting quarterback next year at the University of Hawaii was out of the shadow of star Colt Brennan and poised to flourish in the pass-happy run-and-shoot offense of head coach June Jones.
That was until Monday's announcement that Jones and much of the Hawaii staff, including quarterbacks coach Dan Morrison, will leave to take over the Southern Methodist University football program in Dallas.

"It's a little disappointing," Graunke said from his Tucson home Monday. "I've been looking forward to (the opportunity to start again) since Colt took my spot. I knew I'd have one year left and in this offense, I knew it'd be a great year."
Graunke said Jones and Morrison were father figures to him and will be greatly missed for more than their coaching.

Still, he doesn't blame them for the move.

Graunke acknowledged that every possible scenario has entered his mind for his role next season.

"Who knows what kind of offense they'll bring in and who knows if whoever it is will want a guy with one year remaining to play?" Graunke asked. "But I'll be ready no matter what. If the choice comes down to who is the best quarterback for the team, then I know with my work ethic and the work I've already put in, I'll be the guy next year."

01/09/08 @ 16:28

Comment from: SteveM [Visitor] · http://home.hawaii.rr.com/smurashi/tsai-kos

Midori7 -- yes, I would appreciate more pix of Tsai-kos and activities in New Orleans. Please give me what you think appropriate on a CD or DVD. BTW, your mom takes good pictures ;-)

BTW, I am still working on incorporating your Christmas send-off pix and Hawaii Bowl shots into the photo pages. Interestingly, when 5-6 people send pictures of the same event, photos taken from different vantage points don't miss much and can tell a complete picture story once assembled.

01/09/08 @ 16:34

Comment from: SumTinWong [Visitor]

Boy, I really do feel for Graunke -- with Colt coming back last year and JJ leaving this year. I hope good things will come to him.

Maybe I'm wrong, but another list of great accomplishment Fumbler can add to his list are the departures of SMU, Texas-El Paso, Tulsa, and Rice to C-USA. I remember Commiss Benson proposed the team league to sign an agreement for the schools to stay together. All but 3 schools decided not to sign including Hawaii (SMU, Naveda (i think), and Hawaii). Had Hawaii signed on we would have a better WAC. Thanks to Fumbler he didn't want to sign on, thus what we have now.

GO WARRIORS !

01/09/08 @ 16:36

Comment from: Just my opinion [Visitor]

Hope coach McMackin gets the position. I think Ron Lee can pick up the offensive leadership.

Good luck to Davone and Ryan!

Just my opinion.
Keith
Springfield, IL

01/09/08 @ 16:54

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

Thanks for the post, JMO.

01/09/08 @ 16:56

Comment from: Koauka [Visitor]

Coach Mac to lead the Warrior Attack.

Hey Clapp, first complete job on the agenda. Then Dave Shoji needs a new contract.

And finally put the athletic department house in order.

ASAP!

01/09/08 @ 17:04

Comment from: Esme [Visitor]

You guys are gonna laugh at me probably, but I'm mad at JJ all over again.

For some unknown reason — evidently I felt like torturing myself today — I felt compelled to re-read his foreword in "Hawaii Warrior Football."

It reads like he'd be here to the end, because he was called here by a higher power. Like he placed ohana and commitment and vision for this program above all else. There's an awful lot of "we" language in there. But he's no longer part of that "we." Does no one else feel even a little bit led on?

Yeah, yeah, I know, whining like a jilted lover. Yes, I read his full e-mail. Yes, I actually do understand all the reasons he went (that was me even defending his move to SMU yesterday in this blog). But I guess this is part of the loss/grieving process — the anger part.

I dare anyone to re-read that foreword and not come away feeling completely annoyed.

* OK, jeeez, somebody talk me down from the d#mn ledge now, please. I'm making a bonfire with my green pom-poms.*

01/09/08 @ 17:05

Comment from: koakane [burp] [Visitor]

Mrs. A House and Midori7 helloooo how you, glad to see your post. Where the fuud picks?

LizK thanks for the update not sure what tribes was where only know what I seen on "Dancing with Wolves." BTW would like to see a pic with the white shirt, hiki no?

Finall got a generic reply from Hinshaw saying they just started the advertising for the HC job and plan to interview the apps next week. No reply to my question of nameing an interum or start letting the assistant coaches continue working on the recruiting.

01/09/08 @ 17:08

Comment from: koakane [Visitor]

Maybe it me but I still feel the upper campus admin doesn't get it. Time is slowly working against UH what the problem with naming an interum coach or let Clapp know to work with the coaches regarding the new recruits.

Also who is keeping the remaining players updated with infomation as to the status of the team.

IF CAN CAN BUT IF NO CAN START ON CAN #2 BWHAAAAAAAAAA.

01/09/08 @ 17:13

Comment from: SoGood [Visitor]

This is recruiting crunch time. The dead period ends soon and something needs to be so that the recruits are informed.
What about the recruits who were scheduled to visit?

I hope it's not like when Nash took over and the signing period was past!

01/09/08 @ 17:16

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Esme,

I have not finished reading the book and I started with the forward to begin with and I jumped from one chapter to another in no particular order.

But yes, the overall sentiment was fitting considering the timing of the book's release, the situation we were in (climbing the polls, undefeated, coming back from behind to STAY undefeated, etc...) it was hard to imagine Warrior Football without him.

In fact if one wants to get technical, then JJ was "Warrior Football" (sans "Rainbow").

But what kept bothering me almost like someone looking over your shoulder was this icky feeling of "closure".

The mood in the book, the stories, and heck even the title could of easily led one to believe that this was the "swan song".

In all honesty I get picky about things like that.

Let me compare it to the "pre-mature goodbye".

This happened to me a lot in college.

-You'd see your friends at the lounge, have lunch, and head off to the next class or home for the day. You all shake hands and say "k-den"... Then what happens next? You end up walking to your car only to find that same person you just say bye to parked next to you. You just said "bye" wanna say it again?

Anyway... To me I'm not saying it was predetermined from a while ago, but who knows. The book was a nice way to wrap up a career, was it truly his main purpose?

If it wasn't, then it was a heck of a coincidence.

Since this all started last week, I placed the book away to finish at a much later time.

01/09/08 @ 17:16

Comment from: haka [Visitor]

Esme,
Step away from the ledge. We are in a new chapter of the Warrior story. It is kinda refreshing. JJ is history. No need to re-read the chapters of the past. The future looks good. Don't look down. Look up...and take a step back and enjoy!

Go Warriors!

01/09/08 @ 17:17

Comment from: koakane [Visitor]

I BELIEVE JJ will do the PONO thing and give GM his blessing. Only way JJ not letting him go is if GM wants to go.

01/09/08 @ 17:17

Comment from: Punaluu [Visitor]

Esme:

I know exactly how you feel. Although I'll always appreciate JJ for the great work he did, I have to admit that when he left, a small part of me was pissed off. I hate to go there because I know the tide can turn and people can start getting angry (there's a fine line between love and hate) so I don't want to go there but I have to admit it. I've always admired him but seeing him with that SMU cap on was too much to stomach.

However if Coach Mac gets chosen and the remaining coaches continue on, I'll be pumped up for the new season.

01/09/08 @ 17:19

Comment from: WreckinEyez [Visitor]

If Coach Mac becomes the HC for the Warriors, I feel that the Parade for the team on the 20th will be worth going again...

What you guys think?

01/09/08 @ 17:24

Comment from: SoGood [Visitor]

Esme - I don't want to reread that forward either. I still love the book for it's insight into the 99 season and each players stories that followed but I too feel hurt when thinking about what he said.
But time to move on and I believe that in order for change to happen on that campus, he had to go, which is so sad.

01/09/08 @ 17:26

Comment from: SoGood [Visitor]

Last season was a great season and a parade for them is still warranted with or without a HC.
They deserve some positive recognition for what was accomplished.

01/09/08 @ 17:28

Comment from: haka [Visitor]

WreckinEyez,
I am certain Coach Mac will be named HC and we will get some of that good feeling going again. Recruiting news will sate our appetites and the warmth of spring practice will once again rekindle the belief.

Go Warriors!

01/09/08 @ 17:30

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Koakane,

I mentioned it earlier today.

Remember 1999? Coach Mac had the offer from Texas Tech for much more $$$ than here. JJ told him it would be in his (Coach MAC's) interest to move on there to a bigger program that can pay him well.

What was the sacrifice? JJ lost a friend and a DAMN GOOD defensive coordinator for the sake of looking out for Coach MAC's best interest.

JJ wasn't soley responsible for convincing Coach MAC to go but he gave him his "blessing".

NOW fast forward to the VERY near future and possibly the present.

What does Coach Mac make now? 100K plus? At the most right?

JJ is supposedly being given a $2 million budget at "SMOOOOO" for his assistant coaching positions, nine of them to be exact.

To divide up $2 million dollars between nine people anually does NOT equate to any single assistant making the kind of salary that Coach Mac stands to earn at UH as the Head Coach.

JJ knows this. JJ MUST know that Coach MAC will get a lot of support here.

Looking at this scenario, provided the stats about the salary budget for assistants at SMOOO is true, I cannot see JJ telling Coach MAC that it would be best for him to move to Dallas.

Yes, Coach Mac's family is in Texas, but he also loves it here in Hawaii and who's to say that his family won't be willing to re-locate.

But if history serves as a blue print for the future then JJ MAY be telling Coach MAC something along the lines of:

"You will get the support of boosters, players, and fans at UH.

You will get paid well and with the major public attention focused on facility upgrades and increasing pressure by administration to improve on these things, the future can be bright.

You already know a lot of these kids and they love and respect you. The current coaches love the fact that you work with their respective opinions.

The University of Hawaii needs you Greg.

I'd love to have you in Dallas, but I think we both can see the writing on the wall.

Take the Warriors to the top.

I believe this. I BELIEVE!

01/09/08 @ 17:33

Comment from: hilogreg [Visitor]

Esme
I think you hit a sore point that many of us have...I still have the book on my desk and have reread it's comments regarding our coaches and players, but I couldn't reread the forward.
I couldn't watch the Smood press conference and when I saw the pictures, I thought he looks a little uncomfortable behind that smile, in that suit...and I thought ....GOOD

01/09/08 @ 17:35

Comment from: NYUH [Visitor]

Wow, imagine what McMackin could do if he was actually here for more than a year! I'm sure JJ didn't list him because he wanted him.

01/09/08 @ 17:37

Comment from: Darren [Visitor]

Esme – Sounds like you’re spouting green flames from your ears. Jilted is a good way of describing it for me. While his foreword makes for good reading (at least prior to this past Monday), it’s pretty obvious that it really just boiled down to a job.

We all feel like that in some way or another. We have great job, with excellent workplace relationships, feels like another *ohana* since we spend more time with these folks than our actual family. Even spill your guts to do what’s best for the organization. But when the job starts to suck….oh wells…see ya. Oh and getting a 150% raise from your next employer helps to soothe the separation pains.

You have a kid attending Ike? Think I saw you there before the break but wasn’t sure. Then I saw the same person in New Orleans with a Manoa Poi Pounders shirt. I’m thinking that can’t be a coincidence. But just in case, I never like make *a* so I didn’t say anything. Now I’m thinking that I should have just asked, “Are you a Tsaiko?”

01/09/08 @ 17:37

Comment from: NYUH [Visitor]

I'm going to miss watching No. 1.

01/09/08 @ 17:40

Comment from: Kekoa [Visitor]

Koakane ~ My trusted EIS Project Manager. We are charged with cutting samples from the Murphy's watering hole for tasting.

By sharing this huge responsibility with other Tsaiko-analysts it will be critical to making the mission accurate.

I highly recommend that we start no later than 1730 and try to take in all the samples we can in a 4 hour timespan.

Has anyone thought to include the coaches? They need to know how serious we are about supporting them.

01/09/08 @ 17:40

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Kekoa,

As long as the samples are not from "da Ala Wai" you all should be ok.

01/09/08 @ 17:44

Comment from: koakane [Visitor]

Kazz,

I agree with all your points. I remember when he left and it was for family/money reasons. Now that this seems to be taken care of, GM can make his choice without having to rely on JJ. We (tsaiko) have been pleading for him to stay and I feel he has heard our cries. JJ lets him go with his blessing.

My concern is the UH admin not acting on this, let the situaation drag on and GM gets fusrated.

My braddah we partake from the same can. bwhaaaaaaaaaa.

01/09/08 @ 17:45

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

*DPK sticks his out of a window next Esme on the leadge far abovr the city streets. The wind blows his moustache, tickling his nose. He sneezes loudly and a flock of pidgeons gathered around Esme quickly departs in a flurry of flapping wings and feathers, nearly causing Esme to fall. "Ooops, gosh darnit I'm so sorry Esme! Now just come on down. We have so much to look forward to, the team's gonna be fine and you don't want to miss the showdown in the swamp next August. Besides you're young and beautiful and have your whole life in front of you."
Esme looks incredulously at DPK and says "What are you talking about, I'm just driying my hair out here. She takes a towel from around her neck and rubs her damp hair a few times. As she nimbly climbs back into the window she finishes by saying "My hair gets too dried out with a hairdryer, so I like to dry it in the wind out here." A few pidgeons fly back to the ledge, one of them landing on DPK's head, he sneezes again and the bird flies off, leaving a little deposit on his head. Esme would not be the only one wash her hair that day.*

01/09/08 @ 17:46

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Re: JJ
He wanted to stay. But when the AD doesn't make a call for four years, and you're zip-for-40 on requests, it's time to move on.
Put this one on the AD.
And there might be more heads rolling.
Let's not pretend that the budget is balanced. According to the last audit, it was acknowledged that sales of future season tickets were used to balance past budgets. Whoever takes over is going to find that the bank is empty.

01/09/08 @ 17:47

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Haka,

I hope spring practice continues with the "open practice" policy JJ installed.

Yes it's subject to a new coaches' discretion, but I was actually able to take a few days off in late April and was planning on spending those mornings there.

I also hope they continue with the Spring Football Ohana Festival.

save_us.622

01/09/08 @ 17:47

Comment from: LizKauai [BELIEVER] [Visitor]

Esme- no jumping allowed. Do I have to get my slippah???? Bwahaahahaha~

Kidding, of course. You like jump? Jump, den! But think about this first:

When two people get married, they plan on being together for a lifetime (well at least us OLD guys do).

In our faith, the marriage vow is: "We will all, verily, abide by the Will of God."

That creates a lifetime of discovery and adventure and becoming spiritual, as well as physical partners.

Divorce is really a horrible thing but again, is allowed- after a year of waiting and exhausting every possible means of reconciliation - if AVERSION exists and unity is impossible.

I don't think anyone plans to end up divorced when they feel so good about the person they are marrying, but sometimes it happens.

JJ probably was not planning to leave Hawaii when Miller chronicled the story of our football program, but something happened that made it impossible for JJ to stay.

I, for one, just have to let him go. Ke Akua knows what is in the hearts and will compensate and watch over those who believe and live accordingly.

In the end- it's all GOOD ;-)

01/09/08 @ 17:48

Comment from: Kekoa [Visitor]

We've tested post Katrina Bars like St. Charles Bar & grill...very similar to Ala Wai, but without the "Huka-Dukas" that eats your flesh.

Increase the intake and suddenly everything is good again.

01/09/08 @ 17:49

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Robbing Peter to pay Paul, but no can when Peter no stay yet!!!

01/09/08 @ 17:50

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

I was at Champs today.
The black sweat shirts that read "12-0"?
They're two-for-$19.
There's a rack of No. 15 jerseys.
And don't even think about the Sugar Bowl shirts.
But, ya know, I think people should buy low. I know I wish I saved my Worst-to-First shirts for my kid.

01/09/08 @ 17:51

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

I got my New York pictures back yesterday.
Nice shot of Tebow.
I took an even better shot of the Charmin guy dressed as a toilet seat dancing in front of the public rest room on Times Square.

01/09/08 @ 17:53

Comment from: koakane [EIS] [Visitor]

Kekoa,

I hear ya and if you want we can catch the tide as it rises and be ready when the the tide falls.

What I also fear is that agent 2nd grade homey will not be available to get his certificate upgraded to first class.

OBTW new recruit d1 has handed in his application and needs to be inducted. James will be doing the honors.

01/09/08 @ 17:53

Comment from: Darren [Visitor]

Barry M – Hope you get this message….thanks much for the heads up about the autograph signings last night! I actually got to New Balance at 8:00 PM and the guys were coming out of the store already. Talked to CJ and Jacob, got them to sign our Sugar Bowl football and take a photo with my boy. They said the signing would continue at Dave & Busters with the rest of the West Hula Bowl squad.

We make our way across the street and there’s a line of 10 people for the autographs, with Vili just cruising at the front of the line. It’s free, the Hula Bowl folks are handing out free mini footballs that we used for all the non-Hawaii guys autographs…I’m thinking this sure beats standing in line for hours to get these same autographs (and did I mention it was free). In addition to CJ and Jacob, Herc, Amani and Karl were there to sign and take pictures with my boy…he was pretty excited (especially since we got more signatures on our Sugar Bowl ball…only had 3 from New Orleans – Colt, Josh Leonard, and Siave). Ok…I was pretty excited too.

Then these guys were just sitting around since there was no line (I guess that’s what no publicity will do). Chatted a bit with Karl asking him his thoughts on Coach Mac. He sounded surprised that Coach Mac wasn’t definitely going to TX. He then gushed about Coach Mac saying he’s an awesome coach and an even better person. Hearing it from one of his guys and seeing how Karl spoke about him convinced me that Coach Mac is a perfect fit for the players. If he’s deemed qualified for the other aspects of the job, then there’s no doubt he’s the best man for our next head coach.

01/09/08 @ 17:54

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

ST,

Are those #15 jerseys the Nike ones they sold at the Rainbowtuque for 60.00?

01/09/08 @ 17:55

Comment from: Ronnie [Visitor]

Stephen - Aren't you on vacation?

I know that I read the blog when I'm on vacation, but I'm addicted to it...

01/09/08 @ 17:55

ST, don't you have a digital camera that can print photos on a dock or a computer? I use a Kodak Easy Share with dock. No need to send it out for printing.

01/09/08 @ 17:56

Comment from: Pomai [Visitor] · http://tsaikos.com

Comment from: Guava [Visitor] · http://Guava
--Pomai--

What I know is what you WISH you knew....(lol)

I mean c'mon, the damn decision came down to the VERY last second my friend....

SHEESH!!!!

Why can't we all get along.

My God, it's like if we all don't just pucker up and kiss a** around here, than your on outcast.

Permalink 01/09/08 @ 09:12

Wow brah no need get your panties in a bunch, all I'm saying is that some times you guess right and sometimes you guess wrong just like everyone else.

And the only thing I know is what I'm eating for dinner tonight.

01/09/08 @ 17:59

Comment from: LizKauai [BELIEVER] [Visitor]

Good job, Darren! Wish we had ANY kind of autograph session on Kauai...

Stephen- it never ceases to amaze me. You are like that old commercial. You casually mention something and the whole blog turns silent and stares at your post.

;-)

01/09/08 @ 18:00

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Everyone in my family has a digital camera. Wife and eldest daughter each have two.
Me? I'm a disposable camera type.

01/09/08 @ 18:00

Comment from: koakane [EIS] [Visitor]

See everyboy thing are looking us.

Door closes, window open, JJ leaves and all UH apparel goes on sale.

Charge um.

News time got to listen up.

lattas

01/09/08 @ 18:00

Comment from: V8 Jack Rabbit [Visitor]

June Jones took the valiant step of falling on his sword for his team.

He even said, and some of his coaches, too, that ONLY if he left would the UH really do what needs to be done in regard to his list. If he came back, they would just stall, stall, and stall some more.

So hail the warrior... June fell on the hand granade...to save us.

Thanks, June.

01/09/08 @ 18:01

Comment from: LizKauai [BELIEVER] [Visitor]

Pomai- now tell me what _I_ am having for dinner - I'm getting hungry ;-)

01/09/08 @ 18:01

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

By the way, I still blame Kitty Lagareta for all of the ails.
When she was chair of the Regents, she didn't do anything to check on the situation.

01/09/08 @ 18:03

Comment from: LizKauai [BELIEVER] [Visitor]

Stephen - you are the editor/writer and you have a photographic/video staff ... we understand ;-) bwahahaaha!

01/09/08 @ 18:04

Comment from: SteveM [Visitor] · http://home.hawaii.rr.com/smurashi/tsai-kos

On Monday afternoon, Peaches was at Foodland and bought me a JJ "Promise Kept" T-shirt. Said it was on clearance sale for $4.99 that day. I thanked her and stored the shirt away,,,

01/09/08 @ 18:06

Comment from: LizKauai [BELIEVER] [Visitor]

Esme- did you come down yet?

Kitty, eh? I remember her. From back in Hawaii OnLine days. hmmm.

01/09/08 @ 18:06

Comment from: mjstc [Visitor]

Esme (17:05), I empathize w/ you...

For me, it ALL (then/now) doesn't add up, so to speak.

01/09/08 @ 18:07

Back in March of last year, I wrote to Kitty, McClain, Konan, and Hinshaw about firing HF. McClain and Hinshaw passed the buck to Konan, but Kitty sent me no response. Less than a year, HF is gone. Slow to act, eh?

01/09/08 @ 18:09

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

SteveM,

The only thing that stopped me from buying that shirt was the fact that it had an image of a people on it.

I've never been a fan of apparel with shots of people on it.

I prefer logo'd shirts.

Even the "In Colt We Trust" shirts from late 2006 was tempting, but the fact that it had Colt's image on the back I didn't like it. If it was just words I would of bought it.

01/09/08 @ 18:11

Comment from: mjstc [Visitor]

Pardon Stephen (17:47), and not to overlook HF's lethargy, there are many (including myself) that are having difficulty 'Believing' that JJ really wanted to stay...

01/09/08 @ 18:14

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

"Kiss today good bye, and point me towards tomorrow."

Thanks for that info above, Tsai.

Tyler Graunke says he and the team are ready to roll. That's the spirit. Let's look, as we have all these years, to the team for our inspiration. Touche, I say, and I suggest a new slogan for the days ahead.
We need to hurry in selecting a new coach and AD. There is much work ahead involved fix up our facilities. The team has a lot work to do to get ready for a new season.
Here's to you Tyler, and all the other Warriors, their fans, UH administrators and coaches:

"GO WARRIORS, LET'S ROLL!!!"

01/09/08 @ 18:17

Comment from: EternityActual [Visitor]

ST,
Is it true that you are going to be teaching journalism classes at a certain Community College this Spring Semester?

Aloha!

01/09/08 @ 18:18

Comment from: Pomai [Visitor] · http://tsaikos.com

Comment from: LizKauai [BELIEVER] [Visitor]
Pomai- now tell me what _I_ am having for dinner - I'm getting hungry ;-)
Permalink 01/09/08 @ 18:01

Easyclosing his eyes I see an empty refrigerator, but wait I also see, wait a second yeah it's the Big Mac and fries.

01/09/08 @ 18:18

Comment from: mctruck [Visitor]

I hope that the powers that be don't drag their feet in getting a HC, coach Mac in particular......they better not do the Hermie shuffle and duplicate another snafu.
As far as I'm concerned...times-a-wasten, especially with regards to new prospects, etc.
UH does not have the luxuray to dilly-dally like things are normal, cause we are behind the 8ball...AGAIN!!..thanks to hermie and his superio

01/09/08 @ 18:19

Comment from: Koauka [Visitor]

OK, ST, you solved the mystery of Kitty Lagareta.

Yep, part of "murderer's row" who did nothing.

We dedicate condemed Cooke Field in your dubious honor.

Couple of us wondered why she was on the list when June left.

01/09/08 @ 18:23

Comment from: Ninja Assassin [Visitor]

Comment from: al [Visitor]
wasn't it reported somewhere that jj said that they could offer mac the position for around 700k?
Permalink 01/09/08 @ 15:28

ST actually reported that the other day in the blog. He felt that if they offered him $700K he would stay.

01/09/08 @ 18:23

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Ok,

I believe the stages of grief over the loss of a loved one goes like this:

Denial: "no! can't be, he loves Hawaii".

Anger: "No! IT'S ALL ABOUT THE $$$$!!!" (see Cataluna)

Bargaining: "If JJ stays I will buy season tickets for the rest of my life..."

Depression: (pop in Na Leo's "If Are Friends Forever"...)

Acceptance: "COACH MAC FOR HEAD COACH!!!"

Now I experienced all of these over a 96-hour span, with the slight exception of the "anger" part as it was directed at HF and other things and I HONESTLY did make jokes with friends as it's my way of dealing with it...

So where are all of you right now with this?

01/09/08 @ 18:25

Comment from: Esme [Visitor]

OK, I'm back, had to tend keiki for a little while.

Thanks, every single one of you.

You guys made me laugh and cry. Fo' real and fo' true.

Yes, down from the ledge. Will climb on and off in coming days, I'm sure. But less often with time, with the help of my support group, aka the Tsaikos. ;) I guess the high of 12-0 and Sugar Bowl, leading to the low of JJ's departure, just was too much of a dramatic swing.

At least the Tsaikos know what 'ohana means, eh.

By the way ... DPK, ho, your post made me laaaaffff!

P.S. Yep, Darren, that probably WAS me. But did I look grouchy? Or was I without makeup? If so, probably good thing you didn't say, "Eh, are you ... you?!" Mwahahahaha...

OK, back again later to write more. Gotta kaukau the keiki...

01/09/08 @ 18:27

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Comment from: Ninja Assassin [Visitor]

Comment from: al [Visitor]
wasn't it reported somewhere that jj said that they could offer mac the position for around 700k?
Permalink 01/09/08 @ 15:28

ST actually reported that the other day in the blog. He felt that if they offered him $700K he would stay.

01/09/08 @ 18:23

That's an interesting and almost specific figure, but I'd like to see an assistant at in Conference USA pull in those #'s!!!

save_us.622

01/09/08 @ 18:30

Comment from: Tony [Visitor]

Kazz -

I was doing the "stages of grief" schtick over the weekend, brah! Old school awreadddy!

01/09/08 @ 18:33

Comment from: green_machine [Visitor]

Any idea if this message is still planned? I looked around for it but couldn't find it.

Comment from: Stephen [Member]
JJ has a message to fans on his Web site:
http://www.junejonesfoundation.org/web/
Permalink 01/07/08 @ 22:42

01/09/08 @ 18:34

Comment from: tommui [Visitor]

Kanoa Leahey at the 6:00 newscast said that 30 applications were received just tpday and that Hinshaw and the committee will be working on them by next week.

I hope that the naming will be done expediously and that Mac gets the job!

Someone asked me about Smith - I was just being sarcastic! Keep the hair Al!

01/09/08 @ 18:36

Comment from: tommui [Visitor]

Forgot to mention by Leahey also said the entire UH coaching staff is backing Mac as head coach. Coach Rhinebold and DE Veikune were interviewed and really pushed Mac.

01/09/08 @ 18:38

Comment from: koakane [Visitor]

kden back

opps everyboy=everybody
thing=things
us=up

looking at channel elua news and listening to Clapp, the question that comes to mind is where was he when HF was dragging things. Was he not the associate AD?

01/09/08 @ 18:38

Comment from: RainbowCliff [Visitor] · http://www.wootenalbum.org/cliff.htm

Mrs. A-House, Thank you for your kind words towards my picture taking. I have been inspired with this hobby for a LONG time. Take GREAT pride in getting shots of God's wonderful people, sharing, laughing and enjoying life together. I capture them from my lens eye view and flash them for eternity. The one of you and I PRICELESS ! Mahalo for your GREATNESS!

01/09/08 @ 18:39

Comment from: NYUH [Visitor]

I thought it was the end of the world when Glanville left, but then we got McMackin.

After only 6 points in their playoff loss, I would think Chow would have his application in.

01/09/08 @ 18:39

Comment from: LizKauai [BELIEVER] [Visitor]

Gotta kaukau the keiki...

Ayah.... shades of jeje ...

;-)

01/09/08 @ 18:39

Comment from: Marky [Visitor]

To RGM & DB ,Don't you guys have faith in Tyler Graunke? Did you think your best games were in 2007? Florida, Oregon State, Cincinnati, Boise at Boise, Fresno at Fresno , what? Talk about a big BCS schedule. A possible 4 top 25 teams in 2008. Wanna make your mark? Or do you think your stocks would plunge after next season? Well the defense is staying. What would Colt do?

01/09/08 @ 18:40

Comment from: Tony [Visitor]

ahhh, marky, the question to ask is what would Colt do if he were a junior this year.

01/09/08 @ 18:42

Comment from: Rising Waters [Visitor]

all I can say is that the press is already bringing up the audit problems with McClain, so I figure the blood is in the water unless he wants to start paying attention to the team's future.

Folks seem to be closing ranks behind another Mc and it might be a good idea to give the team a future instead of wallowing in excuses and bureaucracy. The Leg opens in a few days and a wise man would not want to wade into those waters to talk budget without solving the head coach problem.

Like it or not, there are more than a few of us who feel UH should have a football team and if we have a football team it should be good and the team members deserve respect.

Maybe someday UH will believe that if it does something it should do it well or not do it at all.

01/09/08 @ 18:43

Comment from: hilogreg [Visitor]

Koakane
maybe we need to give Clapp a chance...he might feel that he's just been released from prison.

01/09/08 @ 18:48

Comment from: koakane [Visitor]

Kazz,

Started with WTF
Then NAAAAAAAAAAA
On to no believe
next no bodda me serious EIS study
So letting go cause no can help
Now lets move on Imua

01/09/08 @ 18:48

Comment from: koakane [Visitor]

hilogreg,

hear you but just no like get the Clapp lattas. bwhaaaaaaaa

01/09/08 @ 18:50

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

JUNE JONES FOUNDATION TO STAY IN HAWAII

Aloha,

I am writing you today to offer my most heartfelt mahalo to the loyal fans of Warrior football and the many, many dear friends I have made during my nine-year tenure as head football coach. The amazing ride we all shared has been one of the most gratifying and enjoyable experiences of my life.

The decision to leave Hawai'i and my many friends has been incredibly difficult.

However, I will continue to visit these great islands whenever I can and hopefully will be able to retire in Hawai’i.

Please know that my heart will always be in Hawai'i. That is why I have decided to keep the June Jones Foundation based in Honolulu.

The Foundation will continue to support Hawaiian-based charities such as H.U.G.S., Friends of Hawai'i, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Hawai'i and Na Koa.

Among our most successful programs has been the creation of the Eo Na Toa, Eo Na Toa, E campaign, which has already raised nearly $50,000 through merchandise sales. All future proceeds will exclusively benefit Na Koa in support of UH Football.

Mahalo for supporting our outstanding student-athletes during our 12-0 regular season, Western Athletic Conference Championship, and our first-ever appearance in a Bowl Championship Series game, the 2008 Allstate Sugar Bowl.

I could not be more proud of our players and fans and firmly believe that the collegiate football excellence we have built together in Hawai’i will continue under the leadership of David McClain, Virginia Hinshaw and the Regents. My love for the Hawai’i Ohana runs deep and will always be part of me.

Warmest Mahalo,
June Jones

I am really happy about this!

Plus I really love that logo!

MAHALO JJ!!!

01/09/08 @ 18:53

Comment from: koakane [Visitor]

Rising, Stephen or anyone;

Since there is some audit going on, has there been any mention as to where, what, when and who will get the monies for the Sugar Bowl?

01/09/08 @ 18:55

Comment from: koakane [Visitor]

for=from

01/09/08 @ 18:58

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz

Koakane,

I believe BC mentioned that the Sugar Bowl $$$$ does not get into the hands of UH until the summer and obviously HF no STAY!!!

So Clapp and Hinshaw will need to get that taken care of soon.

But first!! NEW HEAD COACH!!!

save_us.622

01/09/08 @ 18:58

Comment from: uchinanchu73 [Visitor]

Long time lurker, first time poster. Like many here, found the past week difficult. When I heard the news about Coach Mac possibly being interested in the HC position, I sent the following email today to the UH Admin and Coach Mac:

President McClain, Chancellor Hinshaw, and Interim Athletic Director Clapp:

The circumstances surrounding the departure of Coach Jones has brought The University of Hawaii unwelcome national exposure regarding its facilities and a chaotic conclusion to the unprecedented and highly successful 2007 season.

However, if the media reports regarding Coach McMackin's interest in becoming the next head coach of the football program are true, The University of Hawaii has an opportunity to end the chaos of the past week and to continue the legacy of success established by Coach Jones.

It is no coincidence that the two WAC championship titles that Coach Jones attained during his nine years at The Unversity were when Coach McMackin was the defensive coordinator. I expect that The University of Hawaii can and will verify that Coach McMackin has the professional qualifications and personal qualities necessary to become the next head coach of the football program.

Certainly, The University of Hawaii is more than just the football program. And reasonable people understand the financial problems that hinder the entire university system. However, as anyone who 'witnessed' the drama of the 2007 season can attest, the football program brought The University of Hawaii and the State of Hawaii positive national exposure. Such exposure can help The University of Hawaii in realizing its mission to "emphasize Hawai‘i’s uniqueness as a Polynesian island society, and articulate the values of community and respect that island societies have to offer an increasingly interdependent world."

As an alumni of The University of Hawaii, I applaud President McClain's efforts to address the fundamental and systemic problems that were at the core of the issues that were raised by Coach Jones as noted in the media. While these efforts were ultimately unsuccessful in retaining Coach Jones, The University must maintain this committment as it hires the next coach. Hopefully, Coach McMackin will be that coach.

With respect,

***** (a graduate of The University of Hawaii/William M. Richardson School of Law)

01/09/08 @ 19:01

Comment from: V8 Jack Rabbit [Visitor]

Another chop against our choice of Mac on KHNL 8 poll minutes ago.

They ask who do you want as UH next coach?

Mac got only 2%
Norm 1%
Cal Lee got 93%
Hmmmmmm....

Calling all Tsaikos, go to KHNL news 8 on the net and vote your vote.

Or are they rigging it?

01/09/08 @ 19:02

Comment from: WarriorfaninTX [Visitor]

Davone, Thank you for your years of commitment to UH and making UH football fun and exciting to watch. You're an incredible athlete and I look forward to watching you play on Sundays. God bless you and I wish you success in the NFL. Thanks also for endorsing coach McMackin because I believe he would be a great hire for UH.

01/09/08 @ 19:07

Comment from: haka [Visitor]

hurray! just noticed kgmb on hd - 1007!

01/09/08 @ 19:10

Comment from: MiG [Visitor]

KHNL Poll - Who would you like to see as the next UH Football Coach? http://khnl.com/

01/09/08 @ 19:11

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]

Darren, great story about the autograph session. Like everyone else, I didn't know anything about it until Barry posted. I wanted to take my son, but couldn't arrange it. Oh well. Sounds like it would have been fun.

Esme, for me, I'm pretty much over the bitterness about JJ's departure, EXCEPT for the Sugar Bowl preparation. I'm still feeling the betrayal over that one and I probably always will.

Don't know if you guys caught the 6 o'clock news, but I was amazed and happy to hear that both Miano and Sungod withdrew their applications to be HC in favor of Mack. Sungod was stone cold RAVING about how good Mack would be. Very excited now.

Recruiting is dead until next week Thursday, I think it is. If Mack is hired next week Tuesday, he, the Lees, Miano and Sungod can still get some players before LOI day. Oooh, exciting!

I'm looking for a new love, baby
A new love
Yeah, yeah yeah!

01/09/08 @ 19:13

Comment from: oxymoron [Visitor]

Hey everyone, just a few musings:

1- Is it just me, or is SteveM really in need of a life? Those roll calls of where everyone is from was old a year ago, yet it somehow gets posted every day. It is so last week.

2- My humble opinion is that although he contributed more than just about anyone, JJ became part of the problem by leaving, instead of part of the solution by staying.

3- with that said, I still don't blame him for leaving, because the politics at UH is enough to drive anyone insane.

4- naming Clapp as interim AD is a vertical move at best. Let's hope he and McNamara are on their way out too. Nobody here at UHAD likes either of them, or HF because of their inability to relate to local mentality or bridge the gap between it and their mainland ways.

5- its too bad that Frazier was the only one in the public eye. The rest of UH is held back by other inept leaders who enjoy the anonymity of less public scrutiny. Frazier was only one of many problems at UH.

6- Even with Graunke back next year, JJ's resignation results in a rebuilding year for '08. Recruiting alone is shot, and that is unfortunate after such a big year. Bess, Rivers and RGM leave gaping holes to fill.

7- The basketball teams are awful this year. It's painful to watch!

8- does anyone watch mens volleyball anymore?

9- IMHO, people are over reacting to JJ's resignation. He would have coached maybe 5-6 years more, tops. Then retired to Kona. He was not going to coach forever anyway.

10- Tsai rules!! The "other" paper started a blog, but can't hang with this one. It is not even close!

01/09/08 @ 19:13

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]

But I still think we should fly John L. Smith in for an interview. Come on, the comedic potential is off the charts.

01/09/08 @ 19:15

Comment from: wafan [Visitor]

The big question is, how much is John L. willing to pay the UH to the new head coach?

Nice to see Guava and just about all of the blog regulars back. Starting to feel like home, again. After the shock and awe over the weekend this place was busy with lots of new posters. Where are they now?

If you guys are tired of the rain in Hawai'i, just watched the local news up here. Spokane (dj) has up to a couple of FEET of snow on the ground.

Homey. I hope your girl is keeping warm! Did you get the boy's name? Nah. Just kidding. HA!

01/09/08 @ 19:22

Comment from: haka [Visitor]

JJ leaving basically insured the start of change for the better. Whether you view him as a self serving quitter or see him as someone who just had had enough of the system and it's lack of commitment, he will go down in UH Athletic history as part of the solution in my mind.

01/09/08 @ 19:25

Comment from: wafan [Visitor]

Glad the piranha is back, too!

When I read the foreward by JJ, I thought it was odd he said something about it being his swan song.

Oh well. Probably just reading more into it than there is.

01/09/08 @ 19:25

Comment from: SteveM [Visitor] · http://home.hawaii.rr.com/smurashi/tsai-kos

WarriorfaninTX -- if you reside in Texas, please tell us what city? Would like to add you to the listing I posted at 12:41 today. Thanks.

01/09/08 @ 19:26

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

For Coach McMackin to stay in Hawaii in head coach, he would probably need JJ's blessing. Those two are very close. So, if he is hired, I think we can pretty much assume that JJ was for it as well. Part of his aloha.

McMackin is probably very well-informed as to what the 19 points were that JJ outlined and what UH and the State were willing to extend at the last minute. That puts him in a very good place to negotiate to get things done.

He certainly would bring continuity to the program and help keep the focus on facility improvements in the years to come.

I hope he decides to be an applicant.

01/09/08 @ 19:26

Comment from: wafan [Visitor]

Black ice is treacherous. Walking across the parking lot early this morning and slid down hill across a good portion of the lot on my backend. Good thing I was early enough that I could dry my pants standing in front of my portable heater in my lab.

Dang. I do not ever want to do that again. My butt hurt more than my pride! Well, I suppose if there were others there and the sun was out then my pride might have been hurt, too.

01/09/08 @ 19:29

Comment from: nevarainsinewaplains [Visitor]

Having John L. Smith as Hawaii head coach would be problematic. He would insist on Big 10 referees.

01/09/08 @ 19:32

Comment from: wearing green in vegas [Visitor]

Aloha Davone,

You were simply D-Bess in everything you did on and off the field. My mom was kind of bum you're leaving, but good luck to you and we hope you make an impact.

01/09/08 @ 19:32

Comment from: hilogreg [Visitor]

just voted on khnl Gmac now at 3% and climbing

01/09/08 @ 19:33

Comment from: R&R [Visitor]

sometin's wrong with the KHNL poll... no actual poll numbers, only %s?

01/09/08 @ 19:33

Comment from: wafan [Visitor]

Mr. Tsai . . .

Who else, besides McClain, and the associate/assistant AD's should be dismissed? Are we also talking about Hinshaw and the Board of Regents?

01/09/08 @ 19:33

Comment from: EternityActual [Visitor]

Aloha,
WMojo- Crack me up about Mr. Smith!!! Yeah, He has to pay for his plane fare. oohh he probably don't want to fly here!- He wants an interview at his home in dumb frak KY.

Oxy- You had great points on the UHAD. Things I outlined couple days ago.

Wow, looks like Coach Mac has the public and team support. Seems good! Thank you ST for starting the snow ball. But warning everyone- Don't be surprised if an unknown or previously not-considered candidate gets the job. Seriously! Upper Campus lords work in mysterious ways. (not always for the good)

01/09/08 @ 19:34

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

Wafan,
If you wake up with a sore lower back.. go get x-rayed. My wife fell on a wet metal plate at Windward Community College a number of years back and we didn't bother to get it thoroughly checked.

It still bothers her today and a recent x-ray seems to indicate that she suffered a fracture then.

01/09/08 @ 19:34

Comment from: R&R [Visitor]

here's KGMB's poll:

Greg McMackin
700 44.8%

Norm Chow
540 34.5%

Cal Lee
162 10.4%

Dick Tomey
55 3.5%

Other
40 2.6%

Kevin Gilbride
36 2.3%

Duane Akina
31 2%

Number of Voters : 1564
First Vote : Monday, January 07, 2008 07:04 PM
Last Vote : Wednesday, January 09, 2008 07:24 PM

01/09/08 @ 19:36

Comment from: Kelley [Visitor]

Kazz, Esme, heck, everyone...I am pretty surprised and certainly relieved that the possibility of Coach Mac becoming the next head coach at UH has got me smiling and hopeful again toward next season. I certainly did not feel this way just two days ago (I didn't jump, Esme, but I was doing cartwheels on the ledge). I really agree with those who say that June's departure was a sacrifice on his part in order to force the firing of HF. He would never say this, he is too good a man.

I believe that JJ will return to Hawaii 5 years from now and continue to support the program as a booster, sipping his favorite cocktail while sitting on his lanai in Kona, wooing potential donors in giving up the bucks for his friend Greg M's very successful football program.
GO WARRIORS!

01/09/08 @ 19:38

Comment from: tommui [Visitor]

Why dismiss Hinshaw? She just got into the Admin and didn't know the territory.

KHNL poll - totally useless as all the UH coaches, or so we have been informed, are backing Mac including Lee. So why bother?

And only percentages are shown. If only say, 10 people took part in the poll, nine voting for Lee, that would be 90%!

01/09/08 @ 19:41

Comment from: LizKauai [BELIEVER] [Visitor]

wafan- (TMI WARNING)
I second the xray suggestion. I fractured my coccyx leaving Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor for a night of akule fishing. Had a sore butt and puked my guts out all night long - but still helped haul in over a hundred lbs of fish. Went to xray when we got back in the next morning and show-nuff - it was fractured. Nothing they could do about it except prescribe a foam innertube to sit on for a few weeks.
Das why I no go out on boats no mo. Da smell of diesel is enuf to make me seasick.

01/09/08 @ 19:41

Comment from: wafan [Visitor]

oxymoron . . .

Some people enjoy gossip. Others enjoy relaxing. SteveM just happens to enjoy lists.

Besides, the list is constantly being updated and renewed; so to say that it is an old list would, truly, be incorrect.

01/09/08 @ 19:42

Comment from: Tony [Visitor]

wafan -

I don't know if you can fire a Regent because they are political appointees. I may be wrong about this, but I'm related to someone who was a Regent a while back; when it was time for him to go, he was just "not renewed" for his next term. But wow, I apologize if you were being facetious, but the president, the regents, the chancellor, the management of the athletice department all taking the fall for mismanagement of the football coach....the tail wagging the dog....

Also, heard on the radio here in Boston that the San Jose news media had Tomey as the leading candidate to be either AD or HC. No repeat of that anywhere else. ???

01/09/08 @ 19:44

Comment from: Ninja Assassin [Visitor]

You guys should see how heated papa and son Leahy are right now on their show. I have a lot of respect for papa Leahy, but man, he was really heated.

01/09/08 @ 19:46

Comment from: Ninja Assassin [Visitor]

btw, Papa Leahy is endorsing Norm Chow on tv as well.

01/09/08 @ 19:47

Comment from: ltm [Visitor] · http://visitor

If Greg M is hired to be the coach, maybe JJ will be his Offensive Coordinator in 5 years.

01/09/08 @ 19:47

Comment from: Koauka [Visitor]

Not near the TV. What are father and son leahy discussing"

01/09/08 @ 19:47

Comment from: wafan [Visitor]

Made and Liz . . .

Thank you for the words of advice. But, my okole is so well padded I do not think it will be a major problem especially since I landed in a seated position rather than in a prone position.

Still, if I hurt tomorrow morning I will head to the doctor's office.

Liz . . .

I thought only guys had coccyx.

Sorry. Just could not help myself. Okay, at least I know my strange sense of humor was not damaged.

Maybe it was made stranger.

Bwah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!

01/09/08 @ 19:49

Comment from: haka [Visitor]

Reinebold speaks the word!

01/09/08 @ 19:50

Comment from: haka [Visitor]

Support the team! If there ever was time it is now!

Go Warriors!

01/09/08 @ 19:51

Comment from: RainbowCliff [Visitor] · http://www.wootenalbum.org/cliff.htm

Aloha Liz Kauai, I am requesting that you will be so kind to e-mail me at cliffsanchez@hotmail.com as I have a gift to send you as your mailing address will be needed. Liz Kauai you are the SPIRIT of this blog. Your wisdom only exceeds your smile and care to embrace others. This gift that will be coming to you exemplify your angelical spirit and your devotion to your Hawaiian culture. Please e-mail so I may pay homage. Sincerely, RainbowCliff.

01/09/08 @ 19:52

Comment from: el guapo [Visitor]

Reinebold said on L&L Monday morning that he would prefer to stay here if he had his choice.

01/09/08 @ 19:54

Comment from: Ninja Assassin [Visitor]

JR is being the voice of reason. He's endorsing GMac. He brings up the same points that were brought up here that Coach Jones probably had to leave for anything to happen. He brought up the point that Colt came out in the national spotlight to bring up the deteriorating facilities and yet nothing was done. If he couldn't get anything changed, with the success of the team, nothing was going to get done soon.

Also mentions that GMac knows the offense. Mouse taught him the offense back at Oregon Tech.

01/09/08 @ 19:56

Comment from: Ninja Assassin [Visitor]

JR just endorsed Dick Tomey for AD.

01/09/08 @ 19:59

Comment from: haka [Visitor]

I heard all the right things!

01/09/08 @ 19:59

Comment from: haka [Visitor]

I BELIEVE!

GO WARRIORS!

01/09/08 @ 20:00

Comment from: Tony [Visitor]

ninja -

regarding Chow, there's a lot of documentation about how he's "not head coach material," stoic, not a people person, that sort of thing. I'm surprised Leahy seems not to have heard that.

In case you guys missed it, column from San Jose Mercury News
http://www.mercextra.com/blogs/collegesports/2008/01/08/sjsu-football-would-tomey-take-the-hawaii-job/

01/09/08 @ 20:01

Comment from: wafan [Visitor]

Tony . . .

Really, the only people left are the associate/assistant AD's. Just do not see the pres and chancellor going anywhere.

Are there others who could go away? Cannot think of any.

By the way, your civil personna is much better. Thank you! You bring up good points and make me think (I just do not want to set myi smoke alarm off).

01/09/08 @ 20:03

Comment from: koakane [Visitor]

just finished watching LL and kudo's to JR aka sun god. he has got it and understands what it takes to keep the program going and moving on. if GM does not stay my vote goes to JR aka sun god (maui).

01/09/08 @ 20:03

Comment from: Mad Dog [Visitor] · http://www.mercurynews.com/collegesports/ci_7920223?nclick_check=1

Ok Tsaiko's, remember I'm just the messenger.

Dick Tomey was considered the savior of University of Hawaii football nearly 30 years ago. Now there is an increasing buzz on the Islands that the San Jose State coach is the best man to play that role again.

Tomey's name surfaced over the weekend as a potential candidate to replace Coach June Jones, who shocked UH fans and administrators when he accepted a five-year, $10 million deal from Southern Methodist University. The Tomey-to-Hawaii rumors intensified Tuesday after school officials bought out the contract of embattled athletic director Herman Frazier and it became clear Tomey might be more of a candidate for that position.

01/09/08 @ 20:04

Comment from: wafan [Visitor]

I wish L and L were streamed live on the internet. Dang. that has to be an awesome show! Especially tonight.

Will someone please put tonight's episode on YouTube?

(Hint! Hint! Chawan-Cut)

01/09/08 @ 20:07

Comment from: Antz [Visitor]

good luck and God bless Davone!!!

01/09/08 @ 20:09

Comment from: Bill [Visitor]

An extremely powerful Leahy & Leahy show with JR! He said that after JJ left there was such a void and to have continuity for the players & the program he put his name in for HC. Once he heard that Mac was going to give it a shot JR said that Mac is the guy that provides the continuity and will help the healing process.

He also said that he has been talking to the recruits and already gave them a heads up on what might have already happened. JR feels that if a decision is made by next week they can salvage the recruiting class. Any longer and kiss it good bye. I feel the death blow for UH football. Like JR said they have been recruiting for this system for 9 years now and the spread gives them the best chance for success.

Only time will tell if we can save the momentum and status built up so far. If UHAD screws up once again, possibility of maybe looking at downgrade to D2 in 5 to 7 years.

01/09/08 @ 20:10

Comment from: lab rat [Visitor]

Reinebold said Mac should be the next coach of UH. He also said they need to pick a HC soon.

He also likes Dick Tomey as AD.

Jim Leahy told him at the end of the show, "I hope you stay here too." JR replied, "Me too."

01/09/08 @ 20:12

Comment from: koakane [Visitor]

waffan,

howzit! started school yet?

eh you forgot to take the rain when you went back to the evergreen state. palasades and pc area still raining off and on. bwhaaaaa.

lattas

01/09/08 @ 20:14

Comment from: Guava [Visitor] · http://Guava

--Pomai--

I apologize. Yes I DID get my panties in a bunch and it was completely out of line. Please accept my apology.
Oh, and by the way, what DID you have for dinner...?

01/09/08 @ 20:16

Comment from: konaboy [Visitor]

I just caught the tail end of the L&L show. If any one could post it on you tube I would be grateful, looked like a good one.

Mahalo!

01/09/08 @ 20:18

Comment from: whitey [Visitor]

wafan, saw your post about Hinshaw. Right now, she is probably our greatest ally. She knows exactly what is happening and the feedback about the administration. She has the power to appoint an interim head coach and I believe she will do this. She also knows about the crunch time for recruiting. I will be very disappointed in her if she falls down like HF, but I see her doing positive things within the next few days.

01/09/08 @ 20:18

Comment from: whitey [Visitor]

guave, no worry about the panties been bunched up, i had my underwear backwards and thought i had a puka pants. LOL.

01/09/08 @ 20:22

Comment from: Zatoichi (Ninja Assassin's pops) [Visitor]

Older Leahy is endorsing Chow for the reason that he is local and has "big" name value. I like what JR had to say because it shows how much he cares about not only the program but also the players, community and even the future stars out there. I think for that reason we all need to take the stand and support MAC for HC. If anyone out there could as the Leahy's put it make the transition easier, he could. Really nice to see how his players and fellow coaches all have high praise for him.
As far as AD goes, do agree that Tomey would be a very good choice because he would be able to fund raise, something that HF didn't do. He also is respected in the community for what he has done for UH not only with football but the school as well.

01/09/08 @ 20:24

Comment from: whitey [Visitor]

guave=guava. my fingers and brain no like cooperate.

01/09/08 @ 20:24

Comment from: Koauka [Visitor]

I think Hinshaw is gonna make herself visable in the community and accessible to all.

Geez, only working six months and fall into this stupidity.
Guess she will do the right thing so it wont happen again.

I'll have faith in her, now we gotta believe in somebody to do this right.

01/09/08 @ 20:31

Comment from: lab rat [Visitor]

I like Hinshaw. She has vision. She just needs time.

01/09/08 @ 20:35

Comment from: wafan [Visitor]

koakane . . .

No!!!!!!! Actually the rain and wind did arrive. We had sustained winds of 30+ with gusts over 75. Lots of downed trees and power lines (I do not know why they just did not bury the lines to begin with). Good thing the temps were up or we would have ended up like Spokane.

As it was we did get a light sprinkling of snow and a ton of ice the past few days. Only 5" stuck so that was a nice thing. The ice, though, was something else.

I think that was one of the few times I wished it had snowed -- would have been easier to drive and walk on rather than the bare ice and black ice.

Send the rain. Oh, and the warmer temps, too! You can keep the cold temps!!!

I hope you had a few waters for me! Diet Cokes (diet pepsi if absolutely have to) work too.

01/09/08 @ 20:36

Comment from: SteveM [Visitor] · http://home.hawaii.rr.com/smurashi/tsai-kos

Mini-Cattle Call in Las Vegas Tomorrow (Jan. 10)

Lunch. Join las vegas, 702WarriorNation, and Rich2176....

email las vegas for location and time.

01/09/08 @ 20:36

Comment from: FloridaTed [Visitor]

Esme, Kazz, et al,

That jilted lover feeling in me has susided, the shock is diminished and the fog in my mind is lifting to let the sunshine back in. The sunshine is coach McMackin and the automatic continuity and possibly even improvement that comes with it. The neurons in my brain are starting to reconnect and I can think about this whole situation a little clearer.

A few points here worth discussing : I believe JJ was on the verge of burnout, we all know the why, no need to go into it any further.

JJ is a builder, its in his DNA. He took Hawaii as far as he could with what he had and knew something drastic would have to happen to get to the next level. Loosing him would be the catalyst to set his cleansing fire in motion and it did.

Many things have happened in the last few days that are extremely positive. We, as a fan base, have grown up and found our common voice, thanks to the blog leader ST, a journalist of high integrity, who's voice we can trust at all times. From now on we will be heard and no longer brushed aside as the invisible people.

We're pushing the leadership of UH to take action and select a coach most of us like and respect very highly, assuring our program to not only survive, but thrive.

The promised improvements will take place, because we will keep the fire burning until it is done.

JJ found in SMU the very same situation as Hawaii was in, except the total commitment was there from the start. For a builder like JJ that was a siren call of the highest order. Would HF have been fired if JJ stayed? I doubt it. That last straw had to happen to get real action.

I have total confidence that McMackin will build a powerful program on JJ's foundation. Listen to ST. He said earlier that if he had to guess, they would hire McMackin early next week. Well, in my experience St's guesses are better than most peoples facts.

What I didn't like was the way JJ left. Our boys knew before the game that he was leaving and that MUST have sagged their spirits. I watched the game again, the offense was sleep walking and out of sync. BigMac's defense kept fighting like Warriors and soon held their own.

I've read on the SportsHawaii boards claims from 'inside' sources that BigMac has agreed to be the coach, but they can't anounce it until next week, just like ST's "guess". I have no idea how true that is.

I have to agree with Kazz and Esme, after rereading the forword from JJ, it really does sound like a swan song. I know now why I had this weird chill in my back as I was reading.

Anyway, after a horrible start to this year, things are looking very bright for our team and program and if anything, it brought us all closer together and made us even stronger as a community, with an actual voice in UH affairs. But in all this, let's not forget our other teams, who work just as hard to make us happy. Let's especially support Bob Nash, he has to play the hand dealt to him by Herman Frazier. He's finally gone, let's all sail together into a bright future.

01/09/08 @ 20:37

Comment from: al [Visitor]

a-house,

it was not i who posted this. i was looking for the same info as you as it made no sense to me either.

However, al(?) posted that applicants have to 1/15/08 to file and new HC cannot be selected by 1/13/08(5th day from advertising position) - does this make sense?

perhaps your neighbor will decipher the secret code.

in feds a job vacancy is posted with a specific closing date. dependent upon the union agreement it can be from 7 days to 30 days or continuous until filled. but, the state has its on set of rules. usually 5 days is 5 calendar days. but, it looks like the announce has one week or 7 days which is 5 working days. too, bad we couldn't have posted it on monday as soon as we found out. that way we could be announcing the new guy by this saturday.

i am sure that the greater majority of the state, students, and now coaches are all pulling for the new era of "mac attack".

01/09/08 @ 20:39

Comment from: wafan [Visitor]

F-Ted . . .

As low as it got, this year has no where to go but UP!!!

There IS light at the end of the tunnel!!!!!!!!!!!

Yahoo!

01/09/08 @ 20:40

Comment from: al [Visitor]

i can't see how any selection committee could go elsewhere with this position.

01/09/08 @ 20:41

Comment from: al [Visitor]

anybody out there hungry???

01/09/08 @ 20:42

Comment from: Ninja Assassin [Visitor]

@Tony,

Norm Chow is a big name that would bring a lot of recognition to the state, but I don't think he'd be ready to undertake what the next HC has to do here. To me, he seems like he needs EVERYTHING in place for it to work out. I could be wrong, but that's what it seems like to me. He did coach two Heisman winners (Leinart and Palmer ... QB's that UH had actually faced), but look at everything that SC had.

Even now, there is a lot of speculation that Carroll is only considering the ATL job because he knows a lot of the stuff that happened during his watch at SC and all of the crap that will hit the fan when that book that was mentioned earlier comes out. I mean, why else would you leave a cushy job like that?

01/09/08 @ 20:44

Comment from: Esme [Visitor]

From JJ's letter re: JJ Foundation:

However, I will continue to visit these great islands whenever I can and hopefully will be able to retire in Hawai’i.

Hmm. Five years at SMU. Then back to Hawaii, maybe. Wonder if that's been his plan all along? ...

*Ok, sorry, the denial creeps in every now and then.*

--

ST, go on vacation already! You need a break!

But before you go... are we gonna get to see those NY photos anywhere? ...

01/09/08 @ 20:46

Comment from: V8 Jack Rabbit [Visitor]

Florida Ted---right on!

"Would HF have been fired if JJ stayed? I doubt it. That last straw had to happen to get real action."

Plus the Mac Attack knows how to eat gators (and hopefully Badgers and Ducks?)

01/09/08 @ 20:50

Comment from: al [Visitor]

esme

after five years and ten million who couldn't retire?

01/09/08 @ 20:52

Comment from: Tony [Visitor]

>Our boys knew before the game that he was leaving and that MUST have sagged their spirits. I watched the game again, the offense was sleep walking and out of sync. BigMac's defense kept fighting like Warriors and soon held their own.

I'm still not buying this argument unless the O-line was so depressed that they couldn't block. Georgia did pull its starters at some point. Not saying they didn't know JJ was leaving, but that maybe accounted for 10 percent of the loss. The other 90 percent was the size/speed advantage on the other side of the ball. P.S. the SMU AD is on record as saying he was on the phone with Steinberg every day from Christmas on, so to say JJ was unfocused is an understatement. Time to stop feeling sorry for JJ.

Finally, the late news that Pete Carroll is likely to go to the Falcons, is that not the ultimate bachi on JJ? If he had focused on pulling a big upset over Georgia without job hunting first, maybe today he'd be in line to apply for the USC job.

01/09/08 @ 21:03

Comment from: FloridaTed [Visitor]

Al,

Money wise JJ could retire right now in extreme comfort. Remember Leigh Steinberg? he said that he and JJ made a killing in the stock market and other ventures.

I wouldn't be surprised if he would come back in five years and becomes one of Hawaii's biggest boosters. Let's not burn our bridges, lol.

01/09/08 @ 21:05

Comment from: Koauka [Visitor]

Stop beating a dead horse.

01/09/08 @ 21:06

Comment from: ralvic [Visitor]

about the AD position-
The chancellor would be leery
of hiring or recomending
someone that might expose a
whole manifestation of problems at the university
that might point back at her
or the Pres.If the new AD
cleans house and he finds
a lot of damaging things in
the AD dept then she probably
better off grooming the one
that she has now if she wants
to keep her job.These are
just my opinions,but observing
how those two at the top
operate,I say they wouid rather have a person of
loyalty and ties with the UH
than have a new AD with better
qualifications honing in on
problems,bording in on perhaps scandulous.Watch and
see...just a gut feeling.
(in fact I'd be very surprised
if we see someone new to the
department).

01/09/08 @ 21:10

Comment from: Pocho [Visitor]

I hope Big McMackin gets the nod for UH's next HC

I getting chicken skin already thinking about it.

01/09/08 @ 21:13

Comment from: Bowzooka [Visitor]

I really liked the attitude of Jeff Reinbold on Leahy and Leahy tonight. If MacMackin gets the job, that will definitely result in continuity for the program.

One thing S Tsai mentioned earlier was that if Mac were coach, the Lee's could be turned loose to recruit. What does this mean? Were they restricted by JJ before and if so why? I wonder why you would do that to 2 guys who could be fabulous recruiters.

01/09/08 @ 21:13

Comment from: FloridaTed [Visitor]

Tony,

The Offense was most affected by the news. Against superior speed and you're not fully concentrated, you lose that extra half to one second needed for Colt to get the ball of. In that half second the receivers were open. The defense was less affected, they still had BigMack to help them. JJ was sleep walking too, the O-Line never made any real adjustments. Anyway, water under the bridge.

01/09/08 @ 21:15

Comment from: koakane [Visitor]

Al,

no takers on eating not even Jason. bet you sleep good tonight considering all that fuud. keep snoring to minimum should sound like tuneing up a toyota instead of starting up a harley. bwhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.

01/09/08 @ 21:17

Comment from: Zatoichi (Ninja Assassin\'s pops) [Visitor]

One thing that wasn't really said yet. I do wish JJ the best in his coaching career at smoooo but.....a lot of the money raised was from donors, I think it would be hard coaching under a situation where you need to answer to donors who pays your salary and would demand answers.....I thought all along have the Mac go with him was something he really needed to happen (Past record with Mac and without). Think everyone has felt the same emotions over the past few days, that even with all that was not done over the years as far as facilities goes, JJ would have been in a position to have those changes happen. JR and others here probably said it best, it is the challenge that JJ looks forward to.

I like many of you do hope for once the administration and powers to be will remedy this situation. I do believe they will keep their word, there are just too many eyes on them at this point not to. I agree with ST and I think they already have approached Mac about the job and will hire him if he wants it. But like what everyone fears, what's logical is sometime not so logical to the powers to be here. Only time will tell.

01/09/08 @ 21:18

Comment from: tommui [Visitor]

I thought L&L was pau for the season but my wife turned it on tonight - unfortunately it was at 7:45 but Coach Reinebold whole heartedly endorses Mac for head coach; believes that they have to name him soonest for continuity.

Guess I have to wait to see it on Channel 110 when it repeats!

01/09/08 @ 21:18

Comment from: Mrs. A-House [Visitor]

Tomey for AD:

Personally, I have a difficult time accepting this if, what was posted last year is true, that, as a coach voter, he never did cast a vote for Hawaii. If untrue, my sincerest apology to Mr. Tomey.

As I said, if true, why would we want him as the next UHAD?

I like Jim Donovan because he's been there as an asst AD, knows the "ins and outs", truly cares for UH, and possess the leadership skills to do an excellent job. The key is CARES because if you care you will take all the necessary steps to insure success.

In many ways, he is like "Mr. Miyagi" - ability to step back and let others take the credit.

01/09/08 @ 21:22

Comment from: djmitcho [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/djmitcho

wafan,
yeah, we got snow, snow and more snow. we are supposed to get another 3-5 inches over the next 24 hours. the city of spokane is on a snow emergency and the plows and de-icers are working 24/7 until all city streets are cleared (about 1000 miles).

01/09/08 @ 21:24

Comment from: djmitcho [Visitor] · http://www.myspace.com/djmitcho

I really hope there is a press conference next week announcing Greg McMackin as the next head coach for the University of Hawaii Warriors.

01/09/08 @ 21:29

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

no takers on eating not even Jason. bet you sleep good tonight considering all that fuud. keep snoring to minimum should sound like tuneing up a toyota instead of starting up a harley. bwhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.

I was at church when the call went out...

01/09/08 @ 21:31

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