The Warrior Beat - Jim Donovan chat

Comment from: LizKauai [Visitor]

Anybody home?

Hi Jim!

Thanks for being up front and transparent about the state of the Athletic Department. I pray that all involved (eve us little guys) will rally together to address the situation and find solutions!

03/28/08 @ 10:36

Comment from: homey ® [Visitor]

Mr. Donovan,

Thank you again for giving us some time in your busy schedule. After reading this mornings paper and your response to the Legislature I was wondering if you had the chance to meet with Herman Frazier to discuss the financial situation in the Athletic Department?

03/28/08 @ 10:37

Comment from: homey ® [Visitor]

XLiz - did you know there are 2 chats going on?

03/28/08 @ 10:39

Comment from: Tommy [Visitor]

Hi Jim:
I know that you and the Athletic Department opposes having a legislative audit of your department but clearly the credibility of your department is in question thanks to Herman Frazier's tenure. How can you convince the legislature as well as the general public that the athletic department can be trusted in areas such as finances especially since you still have staffers from Mr. Frazier's administration still on board?

03/28/08 @ 10:40

Comment from: Jim Donovan [Member]

Howzit. Sorry for the technical difficulties. We're working through them. If you have any questions for me, shout away.

03/28/08 @ 10:43

Comment from: Jim Donovan [Member]

Howzit. Sorry for the technical difficulties. We're working through them. If you have any questions for me, shout away.

03/28/08 @ 10:44

Comment from: LizKauai [Visitor]

Ok here's my (narrow) question:
I want to make reservations for Florida to attend the first game of the season but there is no guarantee I can get a game ticket. I paid the $50 to be a season ticket holder this year after becoming a game-attending fan last season.
When can we expect to see Swamp tickets go on sale by UH and what are my chances that I will be able to buy one?

ok- 2 questions in one.

03/28/08 @ 10:49

Comment from: uhwarriors [Visitor]

Jim,
What are the legislative bills that will help the athletic department? You should get the word out when testimony (oral and written) is needed for the hearings. UH fans will support you. Miss seeing you on your walks, hope you're still finding ways to get some exercise.

03/28/08 @ 10:52

Comment from: Jim Donovan [Member]

Comment from: LizKauai [Visitor]
Anybody home?

Hi Jim!

Thanks for being up front and transparent about the state of the Athletic Department. I pray that all involved (eve us little guys) will rally together to address the situation and find solutions!

Thanks for your support!

03/28/08 @ 10:52

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

Hey Jim, thanks for coming on such short notice. I wouldn't blame you if you choose to leave at any time; this slowdown is a mess, and we all know you're a busy man.

I know that Upper Campus is opposed to an audit by Marion Higa's office; are you also opposed to it, and if so, why? (Or if not, why?) Personally, I think these audits are a welcome thing, but Upper Campus officials are insistent that they know better than anybody else.

03/28/08 @ 11:00

Comment from: Chicken Grease [Visitor]

Mr. Donovan, I guess my first question’ll be, without getting into any specifics you can’t discuss, what can you tell us about Dr. Hinshaw’s situation (I think all of us are concerned)?

03/28/08 @ 11:01

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

Ai'yah da TSAIKOS wen broke da whole site.

03/28/08 @ 11:02

Comment from: Chicken Grease [Visitor]

What's old is new. That 2.0 is SO U.S.S. Excelsior on its first turn of the ignition. THIS blog's the Enterprise.

And I don't even LIKE Star Trek.

03/28/08 @ 11:02

Comment from: Jim Donovan [Member]

Comment from: homey ® [Visitor]

Mr. Donovan,

Thank you again for giving us some time in your busy schedule. After reading this mornings paper and your response to the Legislature I was wondering if you had the chance to meet with Herman Frazier to discuss the financial situation in the Athletic Department?

I have not had a chance to discuss any financial issues directly with Herman. However, I have been working very closely with the audit report and our internal budget documents.

03/28/08 @ 11:03

Comment from: Jim Donovan [Member]

Comment from: Tommy [Visitor]
Hi Jim:
I know that you and the Athletic Department opposes having a legislative audit of your department but clearly the credibility of your department is in question thanks to Herman Frazier's tenure. How can you convince the legislature as well as the general public that the athletic department can be trusted in areas such as finances especially since you still have staffers from Mr. Frazier's administration still on board?

Every year we undergo a financial audit from an independant CPA firm (under GASB Rules and Regulations). There's really no additional value having another entity do another financial audit. As far as a management audit, the president of the university has stated an intention to have an independant CPA firm conduct one for us. This normally happens for any large department or college on campus that is undergoing an administrative change. My point is, I believe this independant CPA firm would make suggestions and corrections just as well as the legislative auditor.

03/28/08 @ 11:06

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

Aloha Mr. Donovan,

It has become a common topic amongst us here and elsewhere that there is a concern with the way revenue from the Rainbowtique stores are being distributed.

While many of us here have NO problem with the money going directly back to the University in the form of auxiliary services, will you eventually be looking into different ways those monies would be appropriated towards the athletic department?

Mahalo,
Kevin Kacatin
Pearl City, HI

03/28/08 @ 11:06

Comment from: homey ® [Visitor]

Mr. Donovan,

If you ever need some downtime from your busy schedule, I heard some of the Tsaiko's are having a karaoke get together in mid April and they would be honored to have your presence there for some good old campfire singing!

03/28/08 @ 11:10

Comment from: ryan [Visitor]

Thanks for taking the time again to do this.

I was wondering what you thought about an athletic fee to be added to the current UH students tuition to help raise funds for the athletic department?

03/28/08 @ 11:11

Comment from: Jim Donovan [Member]

Comment from: LizKauai [Visitor]
Ok here's my (narrow) question:
I want to make reservations for Florida to attend the first game of the season but there is no guarantee I can get a game ticket. I paid the $50 to be a season ticket holder this year after becoming a game-attending fan last season.
When can we expect to see Swamp tickets go on sale by UH and what are my chances that I will be able to buy one?

We're still in the process of making a final determination on the local sale of Florida game tickets (versus UH). I anticipate having a press release on this information within a couple weeks. We have received several thousand tickets -- still working on how many of those we have to pay for and how many are complimentary. We will work to accomodate as many Koa Anuenue members, season ticket holders, corporate partners and general public as possible. Again, a press release should be forthcoming within a couple weeks.

03/28/08 @ 11:12

Comment from: Calvin from Kona [Visitor]

I don't have a question. I'm just very happy that you are the new AD. Good luck!

Maybe some huli huli chicken sales to balance the budget?

03/28/08 @ 11:15

Comment from: truegreen [Visitor]

Hi Jim,

There has been talk in the past about playing a game in Japan and expanding our fan base and market to that region. I just returned from Tokyo and have seen first hand that they can be very passionate about sports there. I think it would be awesome if they adopted UH as their team and regularly came to attend games here in numbers comparable to like the Honolulu Marathon.

My question:
Is that something you are still looking into at this time and how soon would that be able to take place?

03/28/08 @ 11:16

Comment from: Jim Donovan [Member]

Comment from: uhwarriors [Visitor]
Jim,
What are the legislative bills that will help the athletic department? You should get the word out when testimony (oral and written) is needed for the hearings. UH fans will support you. Miss seeing you on your walks, hope you're still finding ways to get some exercise.

I miss the walks too. As far as bills working their way through the Legislature that benefit UH athletics -- most of them are moving forward. The biggest impactful bills are repair and maintenance/capital improvement project funds to expand, renovate and improve our athletic facilities. Another important bill that continues to progress is the removal of the University of Hawaii (system) from the state procurement code. This would also have a very positive long term impact on UH athletics if the bill is passed and signed. Bottom line is, we're very appreciative of the support that the legislative and executive branches have provided for UH athletics over the years, and we will continue to work with them on future issues.

03/28/08 @ 11:16

Comment from: bungahead [Visitor]

Mr. Donovan:

Based on your review of the financial situation at the UHAD, have the "private donors" who committed to paying a part of June Jones' salary have fully funded their commitements to cover the salary amounts as of Jones' leaving?

03/28/08 @ 11:17

Comment from: bungahead [Visitor]

Mr. Donovan:

Sorry, didn't catch the typo before posting previously. Based on your review of the financial situation at the UHAD, have the "private donors" who committed to paying a part of June Jones' salary fully funded their commitements to cover the salary amounts as of Jones' leaving?

03/28/08 @ 11:19

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]

Hi Mr. Donovan,

sure and glad to finally have a chance to chat. Been trying for 55 minutes. But glad you're hear and thanks for taking the time.

I wanted to ask you your gut feeling after talking to the Legislators, but a more pressing question for me is this: so I'm a newbee trying to get my first season tickets for wife and I, and 5 of us are going to Florida, if you was me, you'd go through Florida's 4/21 ticket sale, yes or no???? thanks bunch, and prayers to Mrs. Hinshaw.

03/28/08 @ 11:19

Comment from: Jim Donovan [Member]

Comment from: Chicken Grease [Visitor]

Mr. Donovan, I guess my first question’ll be, without getting into any specifics you can’t discuss, what can you tell us about Dr. Hinshaw’s situation (I think all of us are concerned)?

Without getting into detail specifics, let me say that the issue Dr. Hinshaw is dealing with right now involves a member of her family. I think the important thing is that we all understand that ohana comes first and I know when Dr. Hinshaw can come on this blog she will. Thank you for your concern and support.

03/28/08 @ 11:19

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]

And Mr. Donovan, if you said you'd join SteveM's karaoke call on 4/12, it would be my pleasure to cancel all other plans and join the gang too.
They said there is only room for 32, so SteveM, whether he says yes or no, put me down as I'm coming over too, as well as for the 4/26.

03/28/08 @ 11:21

Comment from: Jim Donovan [Member]

Comment from: Kazz [Visitor] · http://home.hawaii.rr.com/smurashi/tsai-kos/tailgate.html
Aloha Mr. Donovan,

It has become a common topic amongst us here and elsewhere that there is a concern with the way revenue from the Rainbowtique stores are being distributed.

While many of us here have NO problem with the money going directly back to the University in the form of auxiliary services, will you eventually be looking into different ways those monies would be appropriated towards the athletic department?

We will continue to work closely with all departments and areas of the university to make UH a better place for students and something our whole state can be proud of. I've learned a long time ago that the focus needs to be on the big picture when it comes to revenues. Certainly we need to find new revenue streams or enhance existing ones and the best way to do that is to have a high level of cooperation throughout the university. We will always look into different situations but again, we will approach it in the spirit of cooperation.

03/28/08 @ 11:22

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

Aloha Jim,
I missed your last chat, as I was busy with family commitments. I just wanted to congratulate you for being selected as AD and for the great start you have had.

My question is, do you have any numbers from upper campus in terms of how much is going to be spent on facility repair for athletics over the next few years? If so, where do you plan to spend it? That's two questions, (sorry) but they need to be asked together. Mahalo for being here, keep up the good work.

03/28/08 @ 11:23

Comment from: Calvin from Kona [Visitor]

Mr. Donovan,

It concerns me that we don't fill up the stadium for most football games. Add the fact that our fans are more subdued than other college fans and we seem to be missing the excitement of a true college football stadium. (with the exception of a few games)

I was wondering what your thoughts are on having a free or $5 section for students of all ages? The North end zone orange level could work. It could be a first come, first served basis with tickets issued as you walk into the stadium (to avoid scalping). I feel that having this section actually fill up with younger, high energy, cheering fans (right next to the visitor section) could add more energy to the stadium. What do you think?

03/28/08 @ 11:25

Comment from: Jim Donovan [Member]

Comment from: ryan [Visitor]
Thanks for taking the time again to do this.

I was wondering what you thought about an athletic fee to be added to the current UH students tuition to help raise funds for the athletic department?

This is a concept that we will take a look at. I think the most important thing is to engage a dialogue with UH student leaders to make sure the athletic department is doing its best to accomodate the students desires. Along those lines I will be meeting with a member of the ASUH in the next week to discuss what UH athletics can do to increase student attendance and participation at our athletic events. Through this process an athletic fee may eventually develop.

03/28/08 @ 11:25

Comment from: Kaimuki Boy [Visitor]

Mr. Donovan,

Thank you for owning up for Fraizer's problems with the budget. I think that act was very important to smooth the ruffled feathers of the legislators. The legislators will be taking a lot heat if they don't give crazy kinds kala to UH. Making it easy for the legislature to give UH the kala is importnat. So, I commend you for this very important gesture. Well done.

03/28/08 @ 11:25

Comment from: Bachiboy [Visitor]

Jim - I was at the Sugar Bowl and noted quite a few legislators there. Did they go on their own dime or did UH pay for them? I am also particularly miffed that the non staff medical volunteers were not included but offered a seat on the charter on their own expense. It bothers me as I then found out that the doctors volunteer their time on game day and at other times but still old regime made them pay for NO trip if they wanted to go. Further understand team orthopedic surgeon paid his own way as he felt the team really needed him on the sideline just in case...whether UH paid for trip or not.

03/28/08 @ 11:26

Comment from: incognito [Visitor]

Mr. Donovan, homey and DPK woulda asked if Mrs. Hinshaw was here, but since she's not, I'll ask:

ahem, what size and kala T shirt you wear when you slink up for da Mrs?
heh heh heh

03/28/08 @ 11:26

Comment from: Stretch [Visitor]

Howzit Mr Donovan - It must be De Ja Vu, I swear you were just here. It's always a pleasure to have join us. Thanks for taking the time again.

My question, I posted this the last time, Are you aware that the 2007 WAC Champion Wahine Softball team has not received any bracelets FROM the Athletic Department for their accomplishments?? What is the policy since the Football team received rings??

03/28/08 @ 11:27

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

Mr. Donovan,

Have you had the opportunity to meet with any coaches regarding their specific needs for their respective programs and if so does there seem to be a certain need that is common amongst the coaches you have spoken with?

Thanks,
Kevin

03/28/08 @ 11:28

Comment from: Jim Donovan [Member]

Comment from: truegreen [Visitor]
Hi Jim,

There has been talk in the past about playing a game in Japan and expanding our fan base and market to that region. I just returned from Tokyo and have seen first hand that they can be very passionate about sports there. I think it would be awesome if they adopted UH as their team and regularly came to attend games here in numbers comparable to like the Honolulu Marathon.

My question:
Is that something you are still looking into at this time and how soon would that be able to take place?

I've always had an interest in playing games throughout the Asia-Pacific region -- and certainly Japan would fall into that category. As we develop a plan to go forward and take control of the budget situation we will look at the possibility of playing some home games throughout the Pacific. But no real timeline at this point.

03/28/08 @ 11:28

Comment from: Eric [Visitor]

What are your thoughts of playing football games early like the mainland colleges do?

Is the Aloha Stadium Flea Market still have rights to the early time slot on Saturday's?

Will playing the games early benefit U.H.?

03/28/08 @ 11:28

Comment from: Chicken Grease [Visitor]

Indeed. Godspeed to Dr. Hinshaw and family.

Jim . . . I have another "what CAN you tell us . . . ?" question -- what is your opinion regarding the $400,000 + that Coach Jones "owes" the university?
IF
I may pose the question in another form (maybe better for you to answer this one), if you could be face-to-face with Coach Jones and he said, 'so, uh, what do think about this $400,000 everyone's saying I owe?' what would you tell him?

03/28/08 @ 11:28

Comment from: Jim Donovan [Member]

Comment from: bungahead [Visitor]
Mr. Donovan:

Based on your review of the financial situation at the UHAD, have the "private donors" who committed to paying a part of June Jones' salary have fully funded their commitements to cover the salary amounts as of Jones' leaving?

Honestly I've been working on A LOT of other issues and haven't had a chance to check into this. I'm not really one to focus too much on the past and look forward as a general rule. When I have time I'll probably get up to speed on this subject.

03/28/08 @ 11:30

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

Since my previous question was already answered, here's another:

Will you have a public e-mail address where we'll be able to contact you directly? Cause I'll be honest, I disagree with the opinion that an outside audit is unnecessary; but unlike other UH officials, I feel that you're willing to at least listen to opposing viewpoints and consider them fairly.

At the very least, I hope that should an outside audit occur, then you won't blindly criticize it like other UH officials have in the past.

03/28/08 @ 11:30

Comment from: Jim Donovan [Member]

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]
Aloha Jim,
I missed your last chat, as I was busy with family commitments. I just wanted to congratulate you for being selected as AD and for the great start you have had.

My question is, do you have any numbers from upper campus in terms of how much is going to be spent on facility repair for athletics over the next few years? If so, where do you plan to spend it? That's two questions, (sorry) but they need to be asked together. Mahalo for being here, keep up the good work.

Totals for Repairs and Maintenance and Capital Improvement projects are still being developed. It will probably be a few more months before we have a clear picture on these expenditures over the next year or two. Then as we move forward there will be the potential of additional funding next year from the Legislature and possibly from major donors.

03/28/08 @ 11:32

Comment from: LizKauai [Visitor]

Dear Jim,

btw- the Karaoke Call is April 19.

Can you share what issues you ARE working on since you started?

03/28/08 @ 11:32

Comment from: Jim Donovan [Member]

Hey guys, I'm sorry this session was so short but we had technical difficulties for about an hour, which led to a fairly short session. I've talked with Stephen and I will try to work another blog chat into my schedule over the next couple of weeks. I have an 11:30 appt. waiting for me right now outside and my day is full so please be patient and I'll get back on for your questions as soon as I can. Thanks again for your support!

03/28/08 @ 11:34

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Thanks, dear readers, for finding us and for your patience.
We'll work on your "understanding" later.
Our deepest apologies for the technological problems.
We'll do our best to address them.

03/28/08 @ 11:34

Comment from: Kaimuki Boy [Visitor]

Thanks ST for the bog.

03/28/08 @ 11:35

Comment from: sports for fun [Visitor]

have you meet with any or all of the coaches yet to find out their needs or suggestions for the athletic department, or will you do that in the summer?

03/28/08 @ 11:35

Comment from: bungahead [Visitor]

Comment from: Jim Donovan [Member]
Comment from: bungahead [Visitor]
Mr. Donovan:

Based on your review of the financial situation at the UHAD, have the "private donors" who committed to paying a part of June Jones' salary have fully funded their commitements to cover the salary amounts as of Jones' leaving?

Honestly I've been working on A LOT of other issues and haven't had a chance to check into this. I'm not really one to focus too much on the past and look forward as a general rule. When I have time I'll probably get up to speed on this subject.
03/28/08 @ 11:30

When you do find out, could you you please let everyone know? My "educated" guess is that if the "private donors" didn't fully fund, then the $$ had to come from somewhere else. . . so, to me, that would either have to be from the UH upper campus, or another portion of the UH Athletic budget. . . . meaning that if Jones got paid, someone else didn't, or something else didn't get paid for, or it's part of the $4+ million deficit. . .

Assuming the commitments were not fulfilled, isn't that money that should be pursued from the "private donors"?

03/28/08 @ 11:35

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

Thanks for coming by, Jim.

03/28/08 @ 11:36

Comment from: incognito [Visitor]

Okay, he when duck the T shirt question. yuk yuk

03/28/08 @ 11:36

Comment from: Ronnie [Visitor]

Thanks, Jim, for taking the time to chat with us again. I look forward to the next time.

03/28/08 @ 11:36

Comment from: sports for fun [Visitor]

Bummer!! I like the old site better. LOL.

03/28/08 @ 11:37

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

Thank you, Jim!

Hey, I just noticed the link on the main blog page takes us back to the old blog, while the other links are still to the new blogs.

03/28/08 @ 11:37

Comment from: sports for fun [Visitor]

thanks JD for chatting...

03/28/08 @ 11:38

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]

Thanks for stopping by Mr. Donovan. I am struck by your open style and for being so humble. I hope you and the Mrs. come to the 4/19 event. Thanks for the correction Liz. Happy Bday to you too.

03/28/08 @ 11:38

Comment from: Ronnie [Visitor]

Does that mean we can stay here to play? :-)

Or were the links changed just for the chat and now we have to go back to our "new" home? :-(

03/28/08 @ 11:38

Comment from: Chicken Grease [Visitor]

Thanks, Jim. Thanks ST.

Good info'.

Sniff. My first "first" was at the new 2.0 chat :( . My first "first" hath gone kaput. 'Tis not meant to be?

03/28/08 @ 11:40

Comment from: Chicken Grease [Visitor]

Yes, Jason is right -- takes us back to the old links!

WE WIN!!!!! WE WIN!!!!

03/28/08 @ 11:41

Comment from: Ronnie [Visitor]

what is the url for the main blog page?

03/28/08 @ 11:43

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]

Hi ST

Hope you and wena can make the 4/19 since lizK and I wen commit 2. nah, you get one harrrrd job trying for make da bosses happy an all. i like how day when put you near da bottom of da pile, like you one nobody. somebody's undawea is up da crack, an day don't have to deal wit it so they jus make trouble for you. but the best thing that happened is i took the time to look around at Tsaiko, Tsaikogate and clicked on da undaneath stuff. good stuff especially the alternative spot.

get cool kind colors and pikchas there too for me to practice how 4 make my own.

yaaaaa hoooo. I going be 1 fancy guy in WARRIOR NATION!!

03/28/08 @ 11:43

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

No need for ST and JD to apologize to us!

Mr. Donovan has been so accomodating to the fans and I had to cringe last night when I saw JD humbling himself in front of legislators for the misinformation given by the previous individual...

(sighs) It's not right!!! But a REAL man owed up and apologized and folks, we truly have the right person in place for the AD job!

03/28/08 @ 11:46

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

Ronnie:

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=STAFFBLOGS

You see that by going to Opinion, then Featured Blogs.

03/28/08 @ 11:47

Comment from: Ronnie [Visitor]

Thanks, Jason! I wonder how long it will still point back to this site? Long enough to fix the new site, I hope.

By the way, who is the next blog guest scheduled?

03/28/08 @ 11:51

Comment from: ralvic [Visitor]

Mr.Donovon

No sugarcoat answer please,the year we lost 5 football scholarships for not comforming to ARP and graduation numbers,-is this a reflection on a bad coach or AD?Or both?

03/28/08 @ 11:53

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

Maybe they should have the designer of the new site as chat guest. Har.

03/28/08 @ 11:54

Comment from: Ronnie [Visitor]

Looking at old posts, it looks like David Farmer is the next guest. Cool!

03/28/08 @ 11:54

Comment from: midori7 [Visitor]

so are we back here for good?

baseball update (at Sac St): Top 5, no score. UH turned a 3-2 double play to end the 4th inning after leadoff batter got a double.

03/28/08 @ 11:56

Comment from: ralvic [Visitor]

dpk has it. have the web designer on I second the thought...har,har,har.

03/28/08 @ 11:58

Comment from: ryan [Visitor]

JD, what do you think about adding a section on the Hawaii Athletics site where it's like Itunes where fans can pay a small fee to download and watch a previous UH sporting event from the previous year or even longer than that?

03/28/08 @ 12:01

Comment from: Stretch [Visitor]

hey Black Could (midori7) - as soon as you post the score as 0-0, Sac St hits a homerun. AWESOME!!

03/28/08 @ 12:01

Comment from: FloridaTed [Visitor]

Wow, this old neighborhood looks so nice. It's good to come home sometimes, lol. Off course, I've found it after it was all over.

03/28/08 @ 12:01

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

So I'm sitting here riding the PINEs, looking at the ~~playground~~ playing field once and opening the bento box...

Bighilofan2 -- Karaoke Call is on the April 19. Are you still attending and with your wife? email me please

03/28/08 @ 12:02

Comment from: formerbow [Visitor]

a lot of the former athletes are pissed because jones changed the name of the team to warriors. it was ok when larry price named them rainbow warriors. nothing wrong with that. a coach should not be allowed to erase a long tradition. hey i visited the campus a month or so back and it is really a dump. we got to do something to make it a showplace.

03/28/08 @ 12:08

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

Comment from: ryan [Visitor]
JD, what do you think about adding a section on the Hawaii Athletics site where it's like Itunes where fans can pay a small fee to download and watch a previous UH sporting event from the previous year or even longer than that?
03/28/08 @ 12:01

WONDERFUL IDEA SIR!!!

Although the footage probably cannot be from K5 or ESPN cameras and production.

It will have to be an independent thing from UH.

So perhaps something for the AV'ers at Manoa to work on as part of class.

Again, WONDERFUL IDEA!!!

03/28/08 @ 12:08

Comment from: midori7 [Visitor]

Stretch:

I thought the exact same thing when I heard about the home run.

Did you hear that UH successfully sacrificed the runner to 2nd on a bunt down the 3rd base line? Unfortunately, as I write this, the inning ends w/a runner on 3rd. Making progress though, right?

By the way, it's not Black Cloud, it's Dark Cloud...and you & UHfan808 are a part of it too! =)

03/28/08 @ 12:13

Comment from: Hiflyer [Visitor]

Is everyone staying on this side or are we going over to the new site?

03/28/08 @ 12:14

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

BTW,

Just spoke briefly with Coach Aranda and I have to say that sounds like Coach Mack hired a good one. A real nice guy who's eager to get started and took time to answer my questions regarding the upcoming clinic.

I will be attending the Warrior Football Coaching Clinic in hopes to catch a glimpse into the mind of the men that will be leading our team onto the field every game.

Also I want to see where my personal ability is to soak in the basic info so that I may be able to coach myself.

03/28/08 @ 12:14

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

Lemme lurk on the new site to see if more posts pop up there before I stay here.

03/28/08 @ 12:16

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

Comment from: Chicken Grease [Visitor]

What's old is new. That 2.0 is SO U.S.S. Excelsior on its first turn of the ignition. THIS blog's the Enterprise.

And I don't even LIKE Star Trek.

03/28/08 @ 11:02

Chicken Grease -- you must be remembering Scotty's line to Kirk after that. It was something like...

"The more they over-think the plumbing, the easier it is to stop it up."
☺
Amen.

03/28/08 @ 12:20

Comment from: Ronnie [Visitor]

I say that as long as the main blog page of the advertiser links to this site, we stay here. What say you all? (Is it y'all or ya'll? I think it's y'all.)

03/28/08 @ 12:21

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

It's y'all, Ronnie.

03/28/08 @ 12:24

Comment from: Ronnie [Visitor]

Thanks, Kid! I've always been afraid to type that, even though I say it all the time.

03/28/08 @ 12:26

Comment from: Kapolei Doc [Visitor]

Ronnie:

I agree !!!!

03/28/08 @ 12:27

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]

Howzit Tsaikos. I is here an I brought my bipola odda half wit me.

ST

can you reprint the current practice days for next week, plz?

also, Soloai and Manu-Olewao,
I don't see them on the depth charts? wat da scoop?
they was projected before, now day disappeared... gotta keep da pressure on da braddas so they step it up, do what they must. u know i is wishing dem da best.

03/28/08 @ 12:28

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

Ronnie -- staying here will make ST look like a rebel or something. He would never do that... Waaaaah Hoooo!

:-)

03/28/08 @ 12:30

Comment from: Ronnie [Visitor]

Thanks, Kapolei Doc!

03/28/08 @ 12:30

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]

Steve M

I stay coming but i dunno if da wife stay coming o going. I planning on leaving her home. bwahaahaaa

she going come wit me da 2th.

03/28/08 @ 12:32

Comment from: BowsForever [Visitor]

How goes the "fixification" of the new site? I guess things were so bad the Donovan chat had to be moved here, even though this old site apparently picked up some technical difficulties of its own.

Donovan certainly seems like the right choice for AD. Wanted to ask him about whether there'd be any gauging of public interest for the Florida game, getting some travel packages ready, etc., but I guess it can wait 'til the next chat. One thing's for sure, it'll be hard to get any additional allotment of tickets with those rabid Florida fans snapping 'em up (gator pun sorta intended).

03/28/08 @ 12:32

Comment from: Ronnie [Visitor]

Ok, we'll just stay here until ST says it's safe to move into our new home. Wouldn't want the walls to cave in on us or anything...

In the mean time, is anyone beside Rob, Liz, and I going to the Fresno State game in October? The boys will need all the support they can get in that hostile environment!

03/28/08 @ 12:34

Comment from: Chicken Grease [Visitor]

Hah ahahah, yeah, StephenM I remember that line . . . hey, I may be a Star Trek fan after all.

Maybe we're not hearing from ST as he's cleaning house right about now, BWWWWAAAHHAHAH HA AHAH.

Viva la revolucion (to all you Dragon Ash fans as well :) ) . . . here's to keeping the ORIGINAL blogs! It's kinda' like how you'll almost always choose ORIGINAL pancakes when there's banana, blueberry, all that, and you can't choose 'xactly which version you want.

03/28/08 @ 12:38

Comment from: Hiflyer [Visitor]

BowsForever, read JD's anwswer at 11:12 it answers your question for now.

03/28/08 @ 12:40

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

Haven't received or noticed any new info for the Warrior away-games for about a month. The web page for Tsai-kos attending is at...

http://home.hawaii.rr.com/smurashi/tsai-kos/away08.html

Please post or email if you wish to be added to the page.

03/28/08 @ 12:41

Comment from: Hiflyer [Visitor]

SteveM, count me in for the K-call on the 19th.

03/28/08 @ 12:43

Comment from: midori7 [Visitor]

bighilofan2:

Monday, March 31 — Spring practice, day 1.
Wedesday, April 2 — Spring practice, day 2.
Thursday, April 3 — Spring practice, day 3.
Monday, April 7 — Spring practice, day 4.
Wednsday, April 9 — Spring practice, day 5.
Thursday, April 10 — Spring practice, day 6.
Saturday, April 12 — Spring practice, day 7.
Monday, April 14 — Spring practice, day 8.
Wednesday, April 16 — Spring practice, day 9.
Thursday, April 17 — Spring practice, day 10.
Saturday, April 19 — Spring practice, day 11. Coaches' clinic.
Monday, April 21 — Spring practice, day 12.
Wednesday, April 23 — Spring practice, day 13.
Thursday, April 24 — Spring practice, day 14.
Saturday, April 26 — Spring practice, day 15.
The weekday practices will be from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

03/28/08 @ 12:45

Comment from: chawan_cut [Visitor]

so has anyone else created a profile on the "new" site?

it kinda is like a mini-myspace/friendster/facebook like thing where you can upload your own photos, etc. you can even blog yourself.

there's a friend section, where you can add friends, but not sure who else has set up their profile test that part out.

if you have, someone please add me. i don't know how to search for users on that yet.

03/28/08 @ 12:45

Comment from: Ronnie [Visitor]

I may see conspiracies around every corner, but I don’t like the idea of everyone on the site being able to write a blog… I see it as Upper Management’s way of mitigating their risk if there is a union strike at the paper.

03/28/08 @ 12:49

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

OK, added Bighilofan and Hiflyer to the list...

Karaoke Call
Saturday, April 19, 2008
8:00 PM - midnight

Krazy Karaoke
1308 Young Street, Honolulu

Cost: $15 per person (for room and karaoke equipment use for 4 hours)
B.Y.O.B. in coolers and your own food/pupus
The site also sells soft drinks, hot beverages, and munchies for convenience. Free ice.

Need at least 25 persons to be feasible --but
space is limited to the first 32 -- so please RSVP
on the blog or email SteveM - stevem.hnl (at) gmail.com

Current RSVP Count = 19

More info at: http://home.hawaii.rr.com/smurashi/tsai-kos

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Please note that Stretch has put in the non-refundable 50% deposit for this reservation.

03/28/08 @ 12:49

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

Although I registered, I decided not to make another blog since I already have one at Wordpress.com.

03/28/08 @ 12:52

Comment from: Ronnie [Visitor]

If I pitch in for the Karaoke Call on the 19th, can I participate remotely? All we need is someone with a web cam with audio... :-)

03/28/08 @ 12:53

Comment from: G (\'nalo) [Visitor]

Stretch:

I thought the exact same thing when I heard about the home run.

Did you hear that UH successfully sacrificed the runner to 2nd on a bunt down the 3rd base line? Unfortunately, as I write this, the inning ends w/a runner on 3rd. Making progress though, right?

By the way, it's not Black Cloud, it's Dark Cloud...and you & UHfan808 are a part of it too! =)

yep, three black clouds make it dark. hah!

03/28/08 @ 12:59

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

I got a call today from a newspaper reporter in Seattle. He wanted to know Wafan's phone number because he wanted to interview him about a game he watched there. Forget which team.

I told him to call ST at the HA for Wafan's email address.

I guess he got my info from my blog.

03/28/08 @ 12:59

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

Comment from: Ronnie [Visitor]

If I pitch in for the Karaoke Call on the 19th, can I participate remotely? All we need is someone with a web cam with audio... :-)

03/28/08 @ 12:53

Arghhh -- no, Ronnie -- too much stuff escaping to the internet already... :-(

But, we'd love to have you and I think we may have a karaoke call when you and Rich2176 are here...and if you are flying in even earlier....

03/28/08 @ 13:07

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]

Warrior Mojo,

I'm planning on coming over Wednesday nite and watch Thursday's practice. maybe you can make time to watch with me and we can project togedda.

03/28/08 @ 13:08

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

When you do find out, could you you please let everyone know? My "educated" guess is that if the "private donors" didn't fully fund, then the $$ had to come from somewhere else. . . so, to me, that would either have to be from the UH upper campus, or another portion of the UH Athletic budget. . . . meaning that if Jones got paid, someone else didn't, or something else didn't get paid for, or it's part of the $4+ million deficit. . .

Assuming the commitments were not fulfilled, isn't that money that should be pursued from the "private donors"?

bungahead,

ST already revealed that a significant portion of the $400k from private donors actually came from Na Koa. So, that did NOT come out of the UH budget.

The sad thing is that if HF could have gotten private donors for the $400k like he said he would then Na Koa would have had more money available for the Warrior program.

03/28/08 @ 13:08

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

Too bad I was busy and had to miss the chat. However, they probably should NOT have had the chat like ralvic and I suggested yesterday, as the blog problems wasted a lot of Jim Donovan's valuable time and he could have gotten to many more questions some other time when the blog was stable.

03/28/08 @ 13:10

Comment from: Garret [Visitor] · http://www.bostonherald.com/track/inside_track/view.bg?articleid=1083353

Looks like the press is turning on Tom Brady.

The Boston Phoenix came out with its “Unsexiest Men of the Year” list yesterday and there - gasp! - was the QB/QT!!!

“Oh how quickly we turn on our heroes,” said the Phoenix. “Once a loveable Everyman, he’s now an overexposed, supermodel-dating, out-of-wedlock-fathering, big-game-losing metrosexual - with a bowl haircut.”

Um, ouch.

03/28/08 @ 13:14

Comment from: homey ® [Visitor]

Chawan - where is the "friends section"?

03/28/08 @ 13:15

Comment from: Garret [Visitor] · http://www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Story/03----08--Cal-football-recruits

Looks like Will Brogan has a chance to be a starting QB...but he has to beat out a 6'4" Virginia transfer. I like how just being around Colt is considered to help Will's chances now.

Kevin McCabe, a 6-4, 210-pounder who transferred from Virginia, gets first shot at replacing Joe Ruggiero as the starting quarterback.

Will Brogan (6-1, 200), who played in the run-and-shoot offense of June Jones at the University of Hawaii before coming to Cal; sophomore Brad Dawson, a graduate of Thomas Jefferson and brother of former Washington & Jefferson College standout Brian Dawson; and freshman Zach Grossi (6-2, 215) give Cal a deep pool of quarterbacks.

"McCabe is ahead," Luckhardt said. "Brogan has been around Colt Brennan and he has a level of maturity that we like. Dawson has missed the last two springs so it's nice to have him here. And we're going to red-shirt Grossi. One of the tough parts is to get reps for all these guys."

03/28/08 @ 13:17

Comment from: Ronnie [Visitor]

SteveM,

My family and I arrive on the 12th, so maybe we can have a K-Call on June 14th. How does that sound?

sound, get it? I crack myself up!

03/28/08 @ 13:18

Comment from: Garret [Visitor] · http://www.kitv.com/news/15727229/detail.html

Everyone probably saw this already, but I thought I'd post it anyway.

University of Hawaii defensive back Keenan Jones appeared in court on Thursday on charges he assaulted his ex-girlfriend.

The woman told police she and Jones argued about money he owed her. She said Jones then pushed her and then slammed the door behind her, breaking two of her toes.

Police charged Jones with second-degree assault. He also faces charges on another felony case for a separate incident with the same woman.

03/28/08 @ 13:18

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]

Maybe thats one reason why JJ is still supporting Na Koa, to pay them back.

Good question for Mr. Donovan though, what would he say to JJ. It would put alot of speculation behind us so we could move on.

It would be real easy if JJ only got a half year salary. If that is true, then all JD should say to him is thank you for all that you've done for the people of Hawaii, and good luck in your future.

03/28/08 @ 13:20

Comment from: Garret [Visitor] · http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=392100

Sporting News really doesn't like Colt. But at least they put him in very good company.

The point is this: The spread offense -- the scheme that is nothing more than the triple option from the shotgun and the scheme Rodriguez has used to change the face of the game -- doesn't prepare quarterbacks for the next level. When was the last time a triple option quarterback made it big in the NFL? Here's a hint: never.

It hasn't helped that Alex Smith, the No. 1 overall pick three years ago by the 49ers, still is struggling and is a year or two away from the dreaded b-word. Or that Vince Young, one of the most dynamic players in college football history, regressed in his second season in the league after teams adjusted to his running ability.

The NFL is a play-action world. You run the ball, you throw the ball off play-action. In the spread, the quarterback never turns his back to the defense, never loses sight of the free safety, never has to adjust. In the NFL, those 2 seconds of change in a five-step drop are more like 2 hours for quarterbacks who haven't done it.

Just last week, an NFL scout told me that West Virginia quarterback Pat White will be a "terrific wide receiver" at the next level. Scouts have similar thoughts about ubertalented Florida quarterback Tim Tebow. And record-setting quarterback Colt Brennan, once labeled a potential first-round draft pick, now appears, at best, a late-round pick next month.

03/28/08 @ 13:21

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

It would be real easy if JJ only got a half year salary. If that is true, then all JD should say to him is thank you for all that you've done for the people of Hawaii, and good luck in your future.

bighilofan2,

I think it is clear, both from ST's post and from how UH spread the pay over the year instead of giving coaches a huge lump sum, that JJ only got paid half his salary for the past season. Still, the way the contract is worded JJ might owe more...unless HF did something not in UH's best interest (it wouldn't be the first time) and JJ is off the hook.

03/28/08 @ 13:24

Comment from: Garret [Visitor] · http://www.ktiv.com/Sports/index.php?ID=23914

Good luck to Chad Kapanui and Chad Kalilimoku in their game against Billings tonight!

Outlaws quarterback Chris Dixon completed 19 of 26 passes for 264 yards and six touchdowns. The Bandits know they can't let Dixon get comfortable again.

"I think we have to get more pressure," says defensive back Alex Ardley. "More pressure and hit him more. He didn't even get hit last game so we got to come out and put some hits on him and let him throw that ball up and get some picks."

"The mistakes that we made, the scores that we didn't put up, it would have been a real good game," says quarterback Chad Kapanui. "Our team was a lot better than the score was and we're going to show them this week."

Sioux City is 0-7 all-time against Billings.

03/28/08 @ 13:26

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]

http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2008/03/28/sports/scrapbooks/bandits/08/march/492-032808.txt

Another article about the game the Chads have tonight. Their team added another Chad...too bad his last name wasn't Owens.

There were no days off this week for the Sioux City Bandits.

First-year head coach Jarrod DeGeorgia appreciated the professionalism his team showed in the days that followed last Saturday's 72-38 loss on the road to the Billings Outlaws.

"It's a humbling experience getting beat 70-something to 30-something. Everyone was in the weight room every day this week and everyone was in the film room every day. There was no day off and we practiced every day getting ready for what we'll see (Friday).

"There's lot of professionals on this team and everyone realizes their mistakes. It was a quiet ride home. The guys were disappointed in the way they played, but it starts on top. We were outcoached and a bit outplayed. Everyone can do better and it starts at top with me."

Sioux City quarterback Chad Kapanui (451 yards, 4 TDs) has completed 69 percent of his passes (40 of 58). Tommy Hofer (9 catches, 124 yards) leads the receivers with three touchdowns.

Cornerback Alex Ardley tops the defense with 15 tackles while free safety Chris Reid has 14.5. The Bandits have yet to force a turnover.

Things could change in that department because Chad Hustedt, Morningside College's career leader with 374 yards of interception returns, signed this week with the Bandits.

03/28/08 @ 13:28

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

I have started a new thread in the forums at the new site, for all of you who have registered to check in at, just go to the page and let us know you made it to the new site. Here is the link to the page.
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/
section?category=PluckForum&plckForumPage=
ForumDiscussion&plckDiscussionId=Cat%3a22f91019-
0390-4f5d-8228-ebdc63c76e80Forum%3aa96df445-
796c-48cb-89e8-67dc9366d4caDiscussion%3a56fce
943-e997-4efc-bf80-f1dc519fd30b

Sorry it's so long but that's their link, just copy the whole thing and paste.

03/28/08 @ 13:36

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

OK, kids, we're not supposed to be here, so get back to the new site.

03/28/08 @ 13:37

Comment from: Chicken Grease [Visitor] · http://beta.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=PluckPersona&plckPersonaPage=Perso

Hey, ya'll add ya'll message there at ChickenGrease's page at the eeeek!!!!No be shy!

Maybe can get started there li'dat!

03/28/08 @ 13:38

Comment from: Ronnie [Visitor]

Aawww man! Shucks, I thought we'd make it through the day.

Alright, we'll go home...

03/28/08 @ 13:39

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

chawan_cut I added you as a friend on the new site. I guess the way it works is that you have to make a comment in the forum section then people can click on your name and it takes you to that person home page where you can request to be made a friend.

03/28/08 @ 13:40

Comment from: Ronnie [Visitor]

But you may want to mention to the web team that they need to re-direct the link on the Featured Blogs page back to the new site...

03/28/08 @ 13:41

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

Everyone has to go back because they're going to de-activate this site.

03/28/08 @ 13:41

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

Well I did what you told us, I went to the home page of the new site, clicked on blogs and guess what it brought me right back here. So what now?

03/28/08 @ 13:44

Comment from: Chicken Grease [Visitor] · http://beta.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=PluckPersona&plckPersonaPage=Perso

Holy cow. Mr. ST -- not to give you more work, but, tell those webmeisters to transmit our posts here, if you can.

Thanks for everything.

Hey, how 'bout we end like this: I'll see you all on the other side!

Take care!

03/28/08 @ 13:44

Comment from: homey ® [Visitor]

Aw man! I just brought over my toys from the other side. Now I gotta pack em up and go back.

03/28/08 @ 13:46

Comment from: wafan [Visitor]

Ummmmm, how do I get to the new site?

I keep getting back here.

03/28/08 @ 13:46

Comment from: wafan [Visitor]

Ummmmm, how do I get to the new site?

I keep getting back here.

03/28/08 @ 13:47

Comment from: Ronnie [Visitor]

Alas, The Warrior Beat link on the HawaiiWarriorBeat.com site takes you to the new blog.

03/28/08 @ 13:50

Comment from: wafan [Visitor]

Okay.

I am officially more confused than I was before.

03/28/08 @ 13:51

Comment from: Ronnie [Visitor] · http://warriorbeat.honadvblogs.com/

Sorry, wafan.

Try the link above.

Also, did you see the post where gigi mentioned that a reporter in Seattle was trying to get ahold of you to interview you about a game you saw?

03/28/08 @ 13:54

Comment from: Da Punchbowl Kid [Visitor]

WAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

03/28/08 @ 13:57

Comment from: TChahng [대장입니다] [Visitor]

Wait! I just woke up. Coffee still brewing and it's Saturday in Seoul. Can I hangout widju guys ova heya?

03/28/08 @ 14:03

Comment from: Stephen [Member]

I'm afraid you can't, TChahng.
We all have to go to the new site.

03/28/08 @ 14:08

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

The bookmark still works, then again, I also refuse to refer to a certain school on Mookua by its current name. It's still KMS to me...

WAS what?

03/28/08 @ 14:27

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

Oh well...

back to the "warriorbeat.hotdogs.com" site...

03/28/08 @ 14:39

Comment from: homey ® [Visitor]

I guess ST will turn off the lights soon...ahhhh, the memories from day 1...

03/28/08 @ 14:55

Comment from: Stretch [Visitor]

Is this side still on??

03/28/08 @ 14:57

Comment from: FloridaTed [Visitor]

If I get lost in the wilderness, going back to the new neighborhood, it was nice knowing you all. Aloha, hopefully I'll see you again, if I make it through the worm hole.

03/28/08 @ 15:08

Comment from: onarock [Visitor]

Helloooooooooooooooooo!!.........Anybody here? Testing 1-2-3-4.....Click.

(Any prize for being the very last one in the old place?)

03/28/08 @ 15:28

Comment from: homey ® [Visitor]

onarock - nope. no prize announcements were made.

03/28/08 @ 15:36

Comment from: lab rat [Visitor]

I was at the other site. ST said to come to this side. Now ST says to go back to the other site.

What the ......................................???????

03/28/08 @ 15:50

Comment from: Chicken Grease [Visitor]

Last!

Goodbye old 'site!

03/28/08 @ 16:35

Comment from: d1shima [Visitor]

Uhhh..
hullo???

03/28/08 @ 16:36

Comment from: d1shima [Visitor]

(click)

03/28/08 @ 16:37

Comment from: Chicken Grease [Visitor]

HehaaHHHH!!!

I'll be last: LAST!!!

03/28/08 @ 16:46

Comment from: onarock [Visitor]

(clack)

03/28/08 @ 16:46

Comment from: d1shima [Visitor]

(CRAA-A-A-ASHHHHH!)

03/28/08 @ 16:54

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]

BWAHAAAHAAA

d1Shima,
the light is still on! yeah for ST. They cannot crash this site. I, the great kahuna, the shiny night of Hilo, the torch bearer, will not be last. There will be more to tell the tell. Fight on Warrior Natoin. Fight On. Till the lsat man. GO WARRIORS.

03/28/08 @ 17:26

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]

d1Shima,

UHHHH shudda spellcheck
try again....

the light is still on! yeah for ST. They cannot crash this site. I, the great kahuna, the shiny night of Hilo, the torch bearer, will not be last. There will be more to tell the tell. Fight on Warrior Nation. Fight On. Till the last son. GO WARRIORS.

boy we going get detention now. bwahaaahaaa

03/28/08 @ 17:29

Comment from: koakane [Visitor]

ok this is still working.

how is everybody? man it sure is frustrating. must be things slowing down so now we can lurk and chat.

d1 got the word for sunday?

03/28/08 @ 17:40

Comment from: Chicken Grease [Visitor]

Let them accord detention, bighilofan2 -- we stand REVOLCIONAIRIANS (OK, I made that word up. Sounds cool, but, yeah? I'm trying to sound like Thor or . . . I dunno, some . . . fancy shmancy put-on-airs, type. OK, I will continue now), as thou heedest ways of old, tried and true, ever faithful. 'Tis 2.0 the way, or have we had enow?!!

03/28/08 @ 17:45

Comment from: koakane [Visitor]

moving ova to da odda blog but still keep light on just in case.

03/28/08 @ 18:11

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]

Koakane, Chicken Grease,

I know we gotta go ova dea, but i jus luv it hea

Revolutionaries, got your back braddas. I coming ova thea Wed nite and watch Thurs am practice. Like meet you guys eye spy ear Thurs am at UH. You can make em or what? Discuss.

This way if we make a little noise over here, the technies gotta keep da eyes open in da dark.

bwahaaahaaa

PS I trying for be last, see if day crash me

03/28/08 @ 18:18

Comment from: las vegas [Visitor]

i cannot find the new one anymore, try later

03/28/08 @ 18:29

Comment from: koakane [Visitor]

bhf2,

came back again cause da bugga slow.

if das was you think we meet at the karaoke SteveM had a few weeks back. was quiet guy in back cause no can sing to save my welllllll.

cannot make the pracs on weekday cause hana hana but planning for sat pracs if can.

going try odda side again lattas.

03/28/08 @ 18:33

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]

Las Vegas,

wassup my man. Honadvblogs is where you go for the new action, and click on ST's.

been missin your great stuff. As I said earlier today, I also went to Tsaikogate and viewed AHouse's bio, and went to bottom of page and clicked on back to bio page and then i saw all the bios including yours. great great spot.

I guess you didn't hear Robert Kekaula questioning Mack on TV tonight. Mack was great, excellent props to "our linebackers are hittin mothers..." and
"the face of our team is the front 7 on defense"

full on chicken skin.

03/28/08 @ 18:55

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]

WASSUP PEEPS??

typed on da new spot and i get a message telling me da fix is in, come back in 120 minutes.

so they was at 165 and we're at 157, ready fo ovatake. yep, da light is on in da house!

anyway, went to the feed site that bosnoda said to go and i clicked and it says I'm, uhh, registered, but the name used was Warrior Beat. go figure. not sure what it means but main thing I'm in....
trouble?????
ha ha

03/28/08 @ 20:34

Comment from: Esme [Member]

Hey, this side is still working?!

OK, OK, I'm going, I'm going. Sheesh.

*click*

Light goes out ... for now. Until the new blog breaks. Again. ;)

03/28/08 @ 22:20

Comment from: homey ® [Visitor]

*click* hehehe lights back on.

03/28/08 @ 22:56

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

Maybe get motion sensor...

03/28/08 @ 23:07

Comment from: las vegas [Visitor]

*&&%$%%@! can i use real words now?
cheeezz!

03/29/08 @ 01:43

Comment from: addahknowjoe [Visitor]

Boy, just like old stadium. Hard fo say goodbye to dis place.

This is where it all began...

03/29/08 @ 02:46

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]

Wassup peeps!
nite stalka here.

Howzit Vegas, AJoe. J, Homey. Great comments from Coach Mack last nite, huh? That man loves his Dline and LB, called them a bunch of hittin mothers. He puts his LB group at the top. I just love his verbage.

03/29/08 @ 03:18

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

just checking

03/29/08 @ 08:23

Comment from: Hiflyer [Visitor]

Still working?

03/29/08 @ 13:00

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]

click click click click

he he he

03/29/08 @ 13:11

Comment from: Hiflyer [Visitor]

maybe they keeping it up as a back-up site for next weeks chats.

03/29/08 @ 16:59

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

still awake...

03/29/08 @ 23:56

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]

ST

okay now they've done it. i click on honadvblogs and i get home and .... whats' new? i can't get anywhere. junk junk junk

03/30/08 @ 05:00

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]

okay, if you want to go to the new site you gotta type http://warriorbeat.honadvblogs.com/
the HA home page no work
for me :(

03/30/08 @ 06:58

Comment from: kkv2000 [Visitor] · http://kkv2000

I called the honolulu advertiser to complain about not being able to find the link to ST's blog, on the advertiser website. Are others having the same proble? It;s only the most popular bolg site that they have.

03/30/08 @ 16:30

Comment from: lab rat [Visitor] · http://warriorbeat.honadvblogs.com/

I just click on the URL above which is the new Warrior Beat site. I bookmarked it. Problem solved.

03/30/08 @ 21:45

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

yawn

03/31/08 @ 02:00

Comment from: Pomai [Visitor] · http://www.tsaikos.com/forum/index.php?name=Recipes

The new site is down again. keep getting server errors. I wonder if this is still working?

03/31/08 @ 02:06

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

Is anyone else trying to get to the new site. I have been trying for the last hour without any luck. It seems like the whole blog section is down.

03/31/08 @ 02:39

Comment from: TChahng [대장입니다] [Visitor]

Yeah. I've been trying for the last 15 minutes. Same on this side of the pond.

03/31/08 @ 02:55

Comment from: TChahng [대장입니다] [Visitor]

Internal Server Error
The server encountered an internal error or misconfiguration and was unable to complete your request.

Please contact the server administrator, ckanemura@honoluluadvertiser.com and inform them of the time the error occurred, and anything you might have done that may have caused the error.

More information about this error may be available in the server error log.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Apache/2.2.8 (Unix) PHP/5.1.2 Server at warriorbeat.honadvblogs.com Port 80

Anyone have Mr. Kanemura's cell number?

03/31/08 @ 02:58

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

Now I'm getting this message, not lookin to good for the HA big wigs that made them switch to early.

Forbidden

You don't have permission to access / on this server.
Apache/2.2.8 (Unix) PHP/5.1.2 Server at warriorbeat.honadvblogs.com Port 80

03/31/08 @ 03:25

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

I guess we can use this post to use as a safety valve to check in when they have problems with the new site, that is until they shut this down too.

03/31/08 @ 03:33

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

I just sent an email to all that I could think of to check here to see what is going on, as this seems to be the only thing working as far as the tiser blogs are concerned.

03/31/08 @ 03:37

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

Well it's 3:39 am and the new site is back up. so see you there. but don't forget if you have problems you can always come back here to check.

03/31/08 @ 03:40

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

This one wasn't working either for a bit, but it came back online before the new site.

03/31/08 @ 03:57

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]

howzit peeps an Tsaikos.

Still here, goin strong.
GO WARIORS!!!

03/31/08 @ 06:42

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]

This is too funny.

So I went post over there, then I came here and posted at 6:42, and then i wenb back over there and tried to post, and WordPress told me slow down, and I cam back here and am posting this.
NOW TELL ME, WHICH IS BETTER AND MORE FAST.
JUNK DA NEW ONE.
HEHEHEHEHEHE

03/31/08 @ 06:48

Comment from: bighilofan2 [Visitor]

now this is really funny.

from the time i posted the above to now, i had stopped by the new spot and tried posting again and got the message telling me cannot, you going too fast, slow down. so i'm back here posting again.

trying to help you out ST. this spot is way more fast. and friendlier too. Plus you get to make Members over here. he he he.

Jason, you gotta help the HA Webmaster. He must be snowing the higher ups.

03/31/08 @ 06:54

Comment from: 2slaps [Visitor]

test test

03/31/08 @ 06:55

Comment from: Chicken Grease [Visitor]

Good morning all!

Still working, this side? Let's continue to use onegai shimasu!

03/31/08 @ 08:25

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

Posting this for those lurking here:

Psst. One blogger who like talk Pidgin (can't post a link to his blog) is also a Moanalua grad, and he pointed out that the music dept is collecting donations for a new marimba. I had a lot of friends in the band and orchestra, and I'm sure the band geeks here know how much hard work they put in; as such, they deserve the best the program can offer. MoHS is taking donations via mail and online, if you'd like to give:

http://www.mohsmusic.com/index2.php

03/31/08 @ 09:28

Comment from: bungahead [Visitor]

Comment from: Garret [Visitor]
When you do find out, could you you please let everyone know? My "educated" guess is that if the "private donors" didn't fully fund, then the $$ had to come from somewhere else. . . so, to me, that would either have to be from the UH upper campus, or another portion of the UH Athletic budget. . . . meaning that if Jones got paid, someone else didn't, or something else didn't get paid for, or it's part of the $4+ million deficit. . .

Assuming the commitments were not fulfilled, isn't that money that should be pursued from the "private donors"?

bungahead,

ST already revealed that a significant portion of the $400k from private donors actually came from Na Koa. So, that did NOT come out of the UH budget.

The sad thing is that if HF could have gotten private donors for the $400k like he said he would then Na Koa would have had more money available for the Warrior program.

Actually, Garret, what I recall is that the Great One reported that Na Koa was one of the "private donors", and also that there was some sort of figure that it had committed to contribute (can't remember the figure). . . .But, I don't recall reading that the amounts committed had ACTUALLY been paid into the UH system so that they could be paid to JJ as salary.

If the Great One has further clarification on that subtle but important distinction, I'd be interested and appreciative to hear about it. . . . .

The question(s): "Did Na Koa fulfill it's commitment(s) to pay a part of the "private donor" portion of JJ's yearly compensation under his most recent contract?"

03/31/08 @ 14:07

Comment from: bungahead [Visitor]

p.s. Garret,

Maybe you could help me out and use some of your research wizardry to let me know I'm wrong about the distinction I raise, or to help the Great One answer my question.

Aloha, Bungahead

03/31/08 @ 14:10

Comment from: Chcken Grease [Visitor]

Hey . . . let's get a

ROLL CALL!!!!
/> Who's still visiting this fine blog version?

03/31/08 @ 15:08

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

Here

03/31/08 @ 17:56

Comment from: Esme [Member]

I think it's hilarious that we all keep peeking back here ... just in case.

Heh.

03/31/08 @ 22:09

Comment from: 2slaps [Visitor]

Wassup real Tsaikos.

So someone on the "new blog" said they put warriorbeat on the front page, so i typed in warriorbeat in the Google box and this is where I end up. he he

I tell you, imho the new spot is not a 8-), even if get nice pikcha.

04/01/08 @ 03:34

Comment from: homey ® [Visitor]

Esme - You laughing at me?

04/01/08 @ 15:12

Comment from: TChahng [대장입니다] [Visitor]

da ada saiid stay down again fo mentenens. I gon stay hea lilibit. bumbai pau.

04/01/08 @ 22:39


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