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

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