The Warrior Beat - Clapp chat; Drawings of new uniforms

Comment from: yobro [Visitor]

Aloha Carl,
Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to participate in this blog.

It has been reported in this blog the athletic department is in the red between $4 million and $6 million. What role and responsibility did you play in the deficit and should this effect your future employment at UH? Why or why not?

03/05/08 @ 11:19

Comment from: ryan [Visitor]

First let me say thanks for taking the time to do this. My question is when do you think Cooke Field will be replaced and when will the new coaches office construction begin?

03/05/08 @ 11:21

Comment from: YpoWarrior [Visitor]

Is June Jones paying the $400K?

03/05/08 @ 11:21

Comment from: Mad Dog [Visitor]

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with the Tsaikos.

What are your three short-range goals and your three long-range goals for our Athletic Department, not necessarily football related?

03/05/08 @ 11:21

Comment from: Momi [Visitor]

What do you think is the most important role as AD?

03/05/08 @ 11:23

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

I'm posting this on behalf of "Jason", a regular poster on this blog and a current UHM student:

"Mr. Clapp,

What ties to the local community, in particular the business community, do you feel you have, that would be able to help you grow and develop UH athletics should you remain with the athletic department in some capacity?"

03/05/08 @ 11:24

Comment from: Carl Clapp [Member]

Aloha! Thanks for having me on the blog today. Looking forward to anwering your questions in the next hour. Please know how much your suppport of UH Athletics and our student-athletes are appreciated and valued.

03/05/08 @ 11:24

Comment from: old diver [Visitor]

What money raising goals did you proprose to the selection committee, and can you give us the short version of how you would do it?

03/05/08 @ 11:24

Comment from: Stretch [Visitor]

Thank you for coming out to join us.

What is the status of the Bracelets for the 2007 WAC Champion Softball team??

03/05/08 @ 11:25

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

I am posting this question on behalf of "James", another regular poster on this blog:

My question for Mr. Clapp is his thoughts on the Aloha Stadium issue. Does he think UH should take over the operations of the stadium? and if so, what can UH do to generate greater revenues at the Stadium than the authority is currently doing? And finally, would UH consider building a new stadium at the Halawa site if they took over its operations?

03/05/08 @ 11:25

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

Aloha Mr. Clapp,

First of all, thank you for being available to participate in this blog.

My question concerns the situation at Cooke Field. Coach Greg McMackin said that he was excited about the upcoming renovations with the offices, but one of his concerns was the turf situation at Cooke Field.

Where does having field turf on Cooke Field lie in the list of priorities for the athletic department?

Mahalo,
Kevin

03/05/08 @ 11:25

Comment from: saltyseed [Visitor]

Question for Mr. Clapp:

Why did you abolish the football program during your tenure as AD at St. Mary's, and was there an effort to save the program prior to it being killed?

03/05/08 @ 11:26

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

Mr. Clapp,

Without a doubt, there is a disconnect between the student body attending/living on the Manoa campus and athletic. 80% of all fans at profitable events (i.e. volleyball, baseball, and basketball) are not current students

Should you either become the full time Athletic Director or remain in the department if another individual obtains the AD position, what would be your approach to enhance the presence of the students at games at the Stan Sheriff Center or Les Murakami Stadium?

Mahalo,
Kevin

03/05/08 @ 11:26

Comment from: midori7 [Visitor]

Mr. Clapp,

Thanks for taking the time to chat with the Tsaikos.

Have inquiries been made to Florida as to UH's allotment of tickets for the game in August?

03/05/08 @ 11:26

Comment from: Neil [Visitor] · http://neil

Aloha Mr. Clapp,

This may not be part of the AD role or even UH's, however I thought you might have some influence with those that do. Is it possible to create a package that incorporates season tickets with pay-per-view away games? Seems the season ticket holder (like myself) gets hit hard if they wish to view away games, whereas the non-season ticket holder that purchases the pay-per-view package gets ALL games for a reasonable price.

03/05/08 @ 11:28

Comment from: Carl Clapp [Member]

Comment from: yobro [Visitor]
Aloha Carl,
Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to participate in this blog.

It has been reported in this blog the athletic department is in the red between $4 million and $6 million. What role and responsibility did you play in the deficit and should this effect your future employment at UH? Why or why not?

yobro,
Thanks for your question. I’m not sure where the numbers you’re referring to are coming from. What I can report, is that we continue to work on a balanced budget each and every year. The athletics department is still carrying forward an accumulated deficit which has been reduced slightly over the past few years.

03/05/08 @ 11:29

Comment from: ryan [Visitor]

Do you think it is a good idea to add an Athletic fee in the tuition of a student at the University of Hawaii to help increase attendance at UH sporting events by giving them tickets for paying the fee and as a way to raise more money for the athletic department?

03/05/08 @ 11:29

Comment from: rage777 [Visitor]

Thanks for joining us Mr. Clapp.

Why hasn't Dave Shoji's contract, and other coaches with expiring contracts, been renewed yet?

03/05/08 @ 11:29

Comment from: Warrior Dave [Visitor]

Aloha Mr. Clapp,

If you were offered the job as AD, what would your first 3 priorities be?

Mahalo!

03/05/08 @ 11:30

Comment from: Carl Clapp [Member]

Comment from: ryan [Visitor]
First let me say thanks for taking the time to do this. My question is when do you think Cooke Field will be replaced and when will the new coaches office construction begin?

ryan,
Those are two of our highest priorities and we are working on them everyday. We’re in the process of developing a request for proposal for Cooke Field and meeting with individuals that could potentially help us with the Third Floor offices. Our goal is to accomplish both as soon as possible.

03/05/08 @ 11:31

Comment from: Carl Clapp [Member]

Comment from: YpoWarrior [Visitor]
Is June Jones paying the $400K?

YpoWarrior,
I know that June and representatives from the university are resolving any issues remaining that are related to his employment.

03/05/08 @ 11:32

Comment from: rage777 [Visitor]

Mr. Clapp,

If chosen for the Athletic Directors position, can you please stop scheduling Division I-AA teams. I think Idaho and Utah State are enough "easy" opponents for UH.

03/05/08 @ 11:33

Comment from: wes [Visitor]

Hi Mr Clapp...please share what makes you the most qualified candidate and please sight 3 of your most significant accomplishments in support of your reason(s). Thank you!

03/05/08 @ 11:34

Comment from: Warrior Dave [Visitor]

I know you probably had to ansewer this question during your interview with the screening committee but I would like to give you the opportunity to state it here.

Why do you feel you are deserving of the job as AD for the University of Hawaii?

03/05/08 @ 11:34

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

Excuse the error in posting multiple questions at the 11:25 post.

My fault.

Mr Clapp,

In your opinion. Would it be in the best interest of UH to obtain control of Aloha Stadium?

03/05/08 @ 11:35

Comment from: Ace [Visitor]

Mr. Clapp,

If you are offered the AD job, how much re-organization of the current staff will be made?

03/05/08 @ 11:35

Comment from: Carl Clapp [Member]

Comment from: Mad Dog [Visitor]
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with the Tsaikos.

What are your three short-range goals and your three long-range goals for our Athletic Department, not necessarily football related?

Mad Dog,
Short-range goals. 1. Ensure our student-athletes are receiving a quality experience. 2. Support our coaching staffs. 3. Facilities, replacement of Cooke Field, finish third floor offices, and develop a master plan for athletics.

Long range goals. 1. Continue to address issues related to facilities. 2. Prepare and implement a long range strategic plan for athletics. 3. Maximize existing revenue sources and develop new revenue sources.

03/05/08 @ 11:37

Comment from: Chicken Grease [Visitor]

Mr. Clapp -- thanks for taking time out of your schedule to speak with us.

Thanks Stephen Tsai, for arranging this chat.

I have one question: what is the athletic dept.'s policy on making verbal scholarship committments to prospective student-athletes for all of its sports programs?

03/05/08 @ 11:37

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]

Carl,

Thank you for appearing here.
Based on what you know now and coupled with your intuition, what do you feel are the biggest hangups for you as interim AD announcing projected completion dates for the third floor and cooke field fixes?

03/05/08 @ 11:38

Comment from: Carl Clapp [Member]

Comment from: Momi [Visitor]
What do you think is the most important role as AD?

Momi,
Good question but I’ll provide a short answer. Leadership, revenue generation (fundraising), and ability to administer a comprehensive Division I athletic program.

03/05/08 @ 11:39

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

Mr. Clapp,

The House passing the funding bill yesterday to address the backlog of UH repairs was quite encouraging. Does the Senate has key advocates or committee chairs for that funding measure that supporters of UH should contact?

03/05/08 @ 11:40

Comment from: beau [Visitor]

2. Prepare and implement a long range strategic plan for athletics. 3. Maximize existing revenue sources and develop new revenue sources.

Would you please cite examples from positions you have held prior to coming to Hawaii where you have successfully done these things?

03/05/08 @ 11:41

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

Mr. Clapp,

Does UH plan to tkae over the aging Aloha Stadium? And if so, do know of any plans to improve it? What about UH creating it's own state of the art stadium?

03/05/08 @ 11:41

Comment from: Carl Clapp [Member]

Comment from: Stretch [Visitor]
Thank you for coming out to join us.

What is the status of the Bracelets for the 2007 WAC Champion Softball team??

Stretch,
The 2007 softball team represented the university and the state in outstanding fashion. We are waiting a final recommendation from coach Coolen on the type of award to be provided to the student-athletes.

03/05/08 @ 11:42

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

Mr. Clapp,

With the ongoing contract negotiations, has anything been done to address road PPV prices for football games? It was shameful how under the current deal UH fans on Oahu had to pay so much more for road games than UH fans on neighbor islands for PPV.

03/05/08 @ 11:44

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]

AD Clapp, will you please address your role in the elimination of the football team at your previous place of employment. I have heard that the program was already slated to be eliminated when you were brought aboard, but I have also heard that it was your decision, at least partially.

Thank you for appearing here today.

03/05/08 @ 11:44

Comment from: Carl Clapp [Member]

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] • http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz
I am posting this question on behalf of "James", another regular poster on this blog:

My question for Mr. Clapp is his thoughts on the Aloha Stadium issue. Does he think UH should take over the operations of the stadium? and if so, what can UH do to generate greater revenues at the Stadium than the authority is currently doing? And finally, would UH consider building a new stadium at the Halawa site if they took over its operations?

Kazz,
The university is following the discussion regarding this bill closely and is sensitive to the repairs and maintenance required at Aloha Stadium. As you’re aware, we have our own repairs and maintenance challenges as well. We appreciate the great working relationship we have with the stadium authority and will continue to monitor the progress of the bill.

03/05/08 @ 11:44

Comment from: al [Visitor]

mr. clapp
if you were selected for the AD position, whom on the current department staff would you keep and who do you have in mind to bring in?

03/05/08 @ 11:46

Comment from: Carl Clapp [Member]

Comment from: saltyseed [Visitor]
Question for Mr. Clapp:

Why did you abolish the football program during your tenure as AD at St. Mary's, and was there an effort to save the program prior to it being killed?

Saltyseed,
The abolishment of the football program at Saint Mary’s was a result of a task force recommendation. The task force was appointed by the president and had representatives from all constituencies. The recommendation was then forwarded to the board of trustees and the president for action.

03/05/08 @ 11:46

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]

Carl,

It is highly probable that the State Legislature won't give the University all of the funds to fix all maint. repairs identified in the school system throughout the State. Thus President MacClain will have to prioritize his list of project fixes. What can you share with us about the priority to be given the third floor and cooke field, vis a vis the other maint. problems in the university system?

03/05/08 @ 11:47

Comment from: Stretch [Visitor]

Comment from: Carl Clapp [Member]

Comment from: Stretch [Visitor]
Thank you for coming out to join us.

What is the status of the Bracelets for the 2007 WAC Champion Softball team??

Stretch,
The 2007 softball team represented the university and the state in outstanding fashion. We are waiting a final recommendation from coach Coolen on the type of award to be provided to the student-athletes.

How were the rings for the football team funded?? Will the softball team award be funded the same way??

03/05/08 @ 11:47

Comment from: J [Visitor] · http://homepage.mac.com/pake50

Your previous two places of employment were both at private schools.

What from that experience do you see as beneficial in working in the political climate and bureaucracy of a state institution? Especially where the college team is the biggest game in town.

03/05/08 @ 11:49

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]

AD Clapp, in watching the informational briefing that was conducted with the Legislature last spring, my honest opinion is that you came off infinitely better than your predecessor and former Chancellor Konan.

The one area that bothered me about your remarks was when you were adamant that the soap dispensers had been or were already being completely replaced even before Colt raised that issue even though we saw media footage of the work being done AFTER Colt's remarks. Representative Takai asked for documentation of those efforts.

My question is: do those documents in fact support what you were saying at the time or were you perhaps mistaken about that?

Again, thank you for being here.

03/05/08 @ 11:50

Comment from: Carl Clapp [Member]

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] • http://www.myspace.com/hcwkazz
Mr. Clapp,

Without a doubt, there is a disconnect between the student body attending/living on the Manoa campus and athletic. 80% of all fans at profitable events (i.e. volleyball, baseball, and basketball) are not current students

Should you either become the full time Athletic Director or remain in the department if another individual obtains the AD position, what would be your approach to enhance the presence of the students at games at the Stan Sheriff Center or Les Murakami Stadium?

Mahalo,
Kevin

Kevin,
UH faces a challenge similar to some other universities in that majority of our students commute. That being said, there are opportunities to engage both our resident and commuter students and encourage them to attend games. We are currently sharing some ideas among our staff to work more closely with students and make sure that their experience at games is a fun one. In the past, I have had success working with the freshman class and developing new traditions of attendance moving forward class to class.

03/05/08 @ 11:50

Comment from: Mei Ling [Visitor]

Aloha, Mr. Clapp. Mahalo for answering questions on the blog today.

You mentioned long-term planning as a goal. We know that is one of V. Hinshaw's desire as well. Have you started that process and who have you involved in that process if it has been started?

03/05/08 @ 11:51

Comment from: Carl Clapp [Member]

Comment from: midori7 [Visitor]

Mr. Clapp,

Thanks for taking the time to chat with the Tsaikos.

Have inquiries been made to Florida as to UH's allotment of tickets for the game in August?

midori7,
Yes, our allotment is 4,000 tickets. This is a great opportunity for our student-athletes and our program. Hope to see many of you there.

03/05/08 @ 11:53

Comment from: Carl Clapp [Member]

Comment from: Neil [Visitor] • http://neil
Aloha Mr. Clapp,

This may not be part of the AD role or even UH's, however I thought you might have some influence with those that do. Is it possible to create a package that incorporates season tickets with pay-per-view away games? Seems the season ticket holder (like myself) gets hit hard if they wish to view away games, whereas the non-season ticket holder that purchases the pay-per-view package gets ALL games for a reasonable price.

Neil,
Your idea has merit. We are discussing things such as this with our television partner.

03/05/08 @ 11:55

Comment from: al [Visitor]

you may need more than 4k tickets.

03/05/08 @ 11:55

Comment from: addahknowjoe [Visitor]

Aloha mr. Clapp-

During your brief tenure under Herman Fraizer, the public knew little about you. Hence, with nothing to go on, many associate you with Herman and the disaster that unfolded. How difficult has it been for you to come out of Herman's shadow and establish your own identity?

03/05/08 @ 11:56

Comment from: Mei Ling [Visitor]

3. Maximize existing revenue sources and develop new revenue sources.

In a previous reply re: goals, what are you proposing to develop new sources of revenue for athletics?

Mahalo.

03/05/08 @ 11:57

Comment from: Carl Clapp [Member]

Comment from: ryan [Visitor]
Do you think it is a good idea to add an Athletic fee in the tuition of a student at the University of Hawaii to help increase attendance at UH sporting events by giving them tickets for paying the fee and as a way to raise more money for the athletic department?

ryan,
We must continue to look for ways to grow revenue to meet the needs of the athletics program. My position is that any potential revenue source should be explored. As per an earlier question, this might be one strategy to help increase student attendance at games as well.

03/05/08 @ 11:57

Comment from: beau [Visitor]

al,

you may need more than 4k tickets

You mean CC or midori7?

03/05/08 @ 11:58

Comment from: rage777 [Visitor]

Mr. Clapp,

If you become the AD, will you hold press conferences or will you only disseminate information through somebody else?

P.S. Please don't take credit if you had nothing to do with something, and don't blame others for your mistakes, it's not very "Aloha-like".

03/05/08 @ 11:59

Comment from: Carl Clapp [Member]

Comment from: rage777 [Visitor]
Thanks for joining us Mr. Clapp.

Why hasn't Dave Shoji's contract, and other coaches with expiring contracts, been renewed yet?

rage777,
We are in the process now of working with Dave Shoji to extend his contract. He is certainly the right women’s volleyball coach for UH. Many of our coaches are on annual contracts that expire on June 30 each year. We are working to renew those contracts as well.

03/05/08 @ 11:59

Comment from: Carl Clapp [Member]

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]
Carl,

Thank you for appearing here.
Based on what you know now and coupled with your intuition, what do you feel are the biggest hangups for you as interim AD announcing projected completion dates for the third floor and cooke field fixes?

bighilofan2,
Timelines on projects are subject to the money being available and the schedule of contractor’s hired to do the work. Once these variables are known, we will announce estimated completion dates.

03/05/08 @ 12:03

Comment from: knag [Visitor]

I heard from someone that UH Foundation has a artist rendering of what looks to be a new stadium for Cooke Field. It was called Clarence T.C. Ching Stadium at Cooke Field or something like that. Is this just a rumor or does it have some truth?

03/05/08 @ 12:03

Comment from: beau [Visitor]

(sniff, sniff)
Is that chum I smell?

03/05/08 @ 12:04

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]

Carl,
Today is March 5. 4000 tickets, I understand you're still going through a list before offering the public any of the 4,000? Should I go look for my tickets elsewhere? I'll be a new season ticketholder. what sections are being held for UH?

03/05/08 @ 12:05

Comment from: Carl Clapp [Member]

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]
Mr. Clapp,

The House passing the funding bill yesterday to address the backlog of UH repairs was quite encouraging. Does the Senate has key advocates or committee chairs for that funding measure that supporters of UH should contact?

Garret,
We were excited to hear the news that the bill had passed the house. This bill if successful through the legislature and signed by the governor, will make an important difference. At this point, it is important to continue to advocate on the behalf of the bill with all of our legislators.

03/05/08 @ 12:06

Comment from: Mei Ling [Visitor]

To clarify your response below, if you were to make a decision about the Aloha Stadium ownership & maintenance, would you or would you not advocate to assume responsibility for Aloha Stadium?

The university is following the discussion regarding this bill closely and is sensitive to the repairs and maintenance required at Aloha Stadium. As you’re aware, we have our own repairs and maintenance challenges as well. We appreciate the great working relationship we have with the stadium authority and will continue to monitor the progress of the bill.

03/05/08 @ 12:07

Comment from: Jon [Visitor]

Hi Carl,

Very happy with the overall direction of the UH Athletic Department recently.

What is being done in terms of long-range planning on facilities? My frustration is that there hasn't been a vision of what the AD would like to have facility wise for the next 5-10-20 years. Specifically Aloha Stadium. The legislature did a large study 2 years ago on the future of Aloha Stadium but that hasn't gone anywhere. Who is thinking about this important venue and the on-campus facilities as well?

Thanks for taking these questions.

03/05/08 @ 12:08

Comment from: Carl Clapp [Member]

Comment from: Stretch [Visitor]
How were the rings for the football team funded?? Will the softball team award be funded the same way??

Stretch,
We’re currently funding postseason awards with fundraised dollars.

03/05/08 @ 12:08

Comment from: ONAROCK [Visitor]

Carl,

Because UH has been on the national stage for an unprecendente amount of times recently, there's been so much confusion as to what UH's nickname is.

Question: For sake of unity and consistency, has there been any discussion on changing the nickname of all sports teams to Warriors / Wahine Warrior (or Warrior Wahine)?

03/05/08 @ 12:11

Comment from: MililaniWarrior [Visitor]

Aloha Mr. Clapp,

There are some sports fans out there that still may feel that since you are part of the old regime (former AD Frazier) things are going to be run the same way as before and not change. If you were to become the AD, how will you set yourself apart and show that things are going to get done in a timely manner?

Thank you,
MililaniWarrior

03/05/08 @ 12:13

Comment from: Carl Clapp [Member]

Comment from: J [Visitor] • http://homepage.mac.com/pake50
Your previous two places of employment were both at private schools.

What from that experience do you see as beneficial in working in the political climate and bureaucracy of a state institution? Especially where the college team is the biggest game in town.

J,
I’ve worked at both private and public institutions in the past including working with other state legislatures and bureaucracies on funding of an intercollegiate program. While there are differences, there are similarities including having a culture and way of doing business that has to be understood. UH athletics is very fortunate to be Hawaii’s team. I’m confident my experience working in a number of higher education settings allows me to make a significant contribution to the broader team.

03/05/08 @ 12:13

Comment from: chawan_cut [Visitor]

wow, Derek has a clean desk.

03/05/08 @ 12:15

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

Mr. Clapp,

Thank you for answering the questions here.

While many may still have "ill" feelings towards past errors by the athletic department, we appreciate your efforts in making yourself available to the public by participating in today's blog.

03/05/08 @ 12:16

Comment from: Carl Clapp [Member]

Comment from: WarriorMojo [Visitor]

AD Clapp, in watching the informational briefing that was conducted with the Legislature last spring, my honest opinion is that you came off infinitely better than your predecessor and former Chancellor Konan.

The one area that bothered me about your remarks was when you were adamant that the soap dispensers had been or were already being completely replaced even before Colt raised that issue even though we saw media footage of the work being done AFTER Colt's remarks. Representative Takai asked for documentation of those efforts.

My question is: do those documents in fact support what you were saying at the time or were you perhaps mistaken about that?

Again, thank you for being here.

WarriorMojo,
I appreciate the passion and energy Colt Brennan brought to the football program, the university and the state. My recollection continues to be the same of the timing of those events. It is our highest priority to meet the needs of our student-athletes. We presented several supporting documents to members of the committee after the hearing. We continue to monitor the soap on a daily basis.

03/05/08 @ 12:20

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]

MR. CLAPP,

TICKETS. So I just made a nonrefund deposit for season tickets. Just called the hotline again and the message says I gotta wait till May for the call back.

If we're projecting ourselves as a rising national power in Football, how we going do that with only 4,000 tickets in a 91,000 seat stadium?
And, why I gotta wait till May when I making flights now. /s/me, a new guy trying to make a difference.

03/05/08 @ 12:21

Comment from: Mei Ling [Visitor]

Mr. Clapp,

We understand that there are many expenses related to running different sports programs. How much of the budget is allocated for maintenance & upkeep of facilities? It would seem that the football locker room repairs (soap dispensers, duct-taped sound system unit) would be handled with routine maintenance funds.

Mahalo for your time.

03/05/08 @ 12:23

Comment from: Carl Clapp [Member]

Comment from: addahknowjoe [Visitor]

Aloha mr. Clapp-

During your brief tenure under Herman Fraizer, the public knew little about you. Hence, with nothing to go on, many associate you with Herman and the disaster that unfolded. How difficult has it been for you to come out of Herman's shadow and establish your own identity?

addahknowjoe,
This will be the final question I can answer. I’ve enjoyed this opportunity to communicate directly with you. People who know me, are aware that I answer my phone, have an open door, and am always open to hearing about new ideas and opportunities. I hope everyone continues to feel free to contact me if I can be of any assistance. Working at the University of Hawaii is a privilege and I have enjoyed every minute.

Mahalo to everyone who participated and for the great questions.

03/05/08 @ 12:26

Comment from: ryan [Visitor]

bighilofan2, the UH athletic department has no say on how many tickets they can get since this is a Florida home game, lucky we are even getting that many if you ask me. In regards to waiting till May for the season tickets I think this is so they can take care of the last years season ticket holders first since they want to take care of their loyal customers first.

03/05/08 @ 12:29

Comment from: beau [Visitor]

bhf2,
I no tink you can lay the # tix available for the UF game on CC or anyone in UHAD.
Gators sell-out every game. I would guess that if Penn St., USC or Oklahoma came in to da Swamp they would get the same #.
When Alabama Wisconsin and Michigan come here their fans are snapping up Aloha Stadium tix that WE nevah buy.
We coming along das' true; but to me, big time is like wen Wisconsin fans buy one block of UNLV SEASON TICKETS fo' make sure they had seats in Sam Boyd Stadium for their game last year!

03/05/08 @ 12:32

Comment from: beau [Visitor]

Mahalo AD(Int) Clapp for your time!

03/05/08 @ 12:33

Comment from: beau [Visitor]

OK,
Nau Pau Lun Chau Wah.

Laters...

03/05/08 @ 12:35

Comment from: beau [Visitor]

Oh btw al,

I get leftovah biscuits. You like one Doggy Bag?

heheheh

03/05/08 @ 12:36

Comment from: nateleav [Visitor]

I appreciate Clapp taking time out of his busy schedule to mingle with the common fans, but was it just me or did he say a whole lot of nothing?

He is one smooooooooth cat...he was dodging bullets left and right! I felt like I was watching The Matrix.

03/05/08 @ 12:40

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]

okay dokay CARL.

Mahalo for answering our questions.

Ryan n Beau,
Tickets. I not blaming, I was asking. btw, tickets part of UHAD, right? but May for da new people about da 1st game? come on, da people who work wit me know i is SLow, sometimes real slo w, like May, but wen it comes to 1 big crackseed, i is supa fast wit da fingas n da bugga is gone lie dat fast. y no make lie dat for da Fla game? i made dates for Fla. I gotta see AHouse and LizK oa dare. Made my banna. i is redy. May??????? 1st was March, now its May???? ouch!

03/05/08 @ 12:45

Carl Clapp certainly communicates well. I am truly impressed with today's chat. Good idea to have him on, ST!

I can see now why Hinshaw likes him.

Would he mind being Compliance Guy under JD?

03/05/08 @ 12:56

Comment from: Mei Ling [Visitor]

Pomai, Stretch,

Stretch,
The 2007 softball team represented the university and the state in outstanding fashion. We are waiting a final recommendation from coach Coolen on the type of award to be provided to the student-athletes.

If this is the understanding of the AD re: the softball awards, how do you know that the kala you are collecting will go towards bracelets for the softball team? Or, is CC out of the know?

03/05/08 @ 12:57

Comment from: al [Visitor]

gigi,

i don't think being the compliance officer would be a wise career move for him. it is a step too far down in his case.

03/05/08 @ 13:02

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

WarriorMojo,

I'm curious as to what you thought of the answer to your question on the Colt/soap timing. I remember those events very vividly, including the statements by Clapp and the video cameras showing the soap dispensers being installed.

03/05/08 @ 13:07

Comment from: Bowzo's Rule [Visitor]

nateleav:
I don't think it was just you. I got the same impression too. Would make a good politican.

03/05/08 @ 13:10

Comment from: Mei Ling [Visitor]

I don't see much of a 'vision' that CC would bring to the AD position. This would have been a good forum for him to expound on what he would like to do at UH ~ "If I were King..." statements. Most responses were canned and middle of the road. We still don't know much about him given his answers today. We need someone with passion and ideas to move the department forward. IMUA WARRIORS!

03/05/08 @ 13:12

Comment from: XxFaithxX [Visitor]

Clapp said NOTHING.

IMHO.

03/05/08 @ 13:21

Comment from: al [Visitor]

i didn't expect anything short of his having his 20 foot pole out there.

not with the selection process still in limbo.

03/05/08 @ 13:24

Comment from: LizKauai [Treo] [Visitor]

Boarding soon. Mahalo to Kekoa and family and the wonderful Tsai-kos for a sweet sendoff! So many surprises!
See you from the mainland in a few hours.

03/05/08 @ 13:24

Comment from: wes [Visitor]

on the plus side we all got to see what he was not:-)!Definitely did not appear to be a mover and a shaker.

03/05/08 @ 13:24

Comment from: LizKauai [Treo] [Visitor]

Boarding soon. Mahalo to Kekoa and family and the wonderful Tsai-kos for a sweet sendoff! So many surprises!
See you from the mainland in a few hours.

03/05/08 @ 13:25

Comment from: G ('nalo) [Visitor]

sorr

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