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• Daniel Libre and Leon Wright-Jackson are listed as the co-No. 1 running backs.
• Cameron Allen-Jones, who moved from offensive line/tight end to defensive end, is back on the offensive line, at right tackle.
• Last year's starting left tackle, Keith AhSoon, will practice at left guard, enabling Ray Hisatake and Laupepe Letuli to battle at left tackle.
• Clarence "Lafu" Tuioti-Mariner enters as the No. 1 right guard.
• Les Soloai, who was considered as a defensive end, will open spring practice at right tackle.
Here's the spring roster:
Quarterbacks — Shane Austin, Inoke Funaki,Tyler Graunke, Bryce Kalauokaaea, Kiran Kepo‘o, Jake Santos.
Running backs — Camron Carmona, Alonzo Chopp, Mario Cox, David Farmer, Jake Heun, Daniel Libre, Jayson Rego, Korey Reynolds, Leon Wright-Jackson.
Left wideouts — Joe Avery, Jimmy Flanagan, Jett Jasper, Daniel Lofton, Greg Salas.
Left slotbacks — Jon Medeiros, Nate Nasca, Benedict Noy, Jeremiah Ostrowski, Michael Washington.
Right slotbacks — Aaron Bain, Kealoha Pilares, Eric Shaffer, Rick Taylor.
Right wideouts — Malcolm Lane, Troy Lauduski, Dylan Linkner, Royce Pollard.
Left tackles — Ray Hisatake, Clayton Laurel, Laupepa Letuli, Les Soloai, Drew Uperesa.
Left guards — Keith AhSoon, Brysen Ginlack, Levi Legay, Nathan McKay.
Centers — John Estes, Austin Hansen.
Right guards — Raphael Ieru, Sila Lefiti, Jared Lene, Joey Lipp, Clarence "Lafu" Tuioti-Mariner.
Right tackles — Cameron Allen-Jones, Aaron Kia, Keoni Steinhoff, Adrian Thomas.
Offensive linemen — Andrew Faaumu, Daniel Johnson, Lucas Kennard, Elmer Lim, Daniel Otineru.
Defensive left ends — C.J. Allen-Jones, Antwan "Tua" Mahaley, Alasi Toilolo, David Vekune.
Defensive left tackles — Josh Leonard, Vaughn Meatoga, Rocky Savaiigaea, Fale Laeli.
Defensive right tackles — Quentin Beaver, Chris Leatigaga, Tuika Tufaga, Keahi Watson, Keala Watson.
Defensive right ends — Victor Clore, John Fonoti, Bo Montgomery, Elliott Purcell.
Outside linebackers— Po‘okela Ahmad, Tyson Kafentzis, R.J. Kiesel-Kauhane, Kevin Konrath, Adam Leonard, Erik Pedersen, Joshua Rice, Luke Rice, Blaze Soares.
Inside linebackers — Solomon Elimimian, Mana Lolotai, Cory Paredes, Brashton Satele.
Cornerbacks — MacArthur Cheek, JoPierre Davis, Jameel Dowling, Ryan Mouton, Ryan Perry, Calvin Roberts, Steven Stepter, Chris Thorpe, Richard Torres.
Safeties — Josh Aufai, Kenny Estes, Le'Marcus Gibson, Kimo Leung-Choi, Evan Miller, Keao Monteilh, Viliami Nauahi, Dane Kealoha Porlas, Khevin Peoples, Erik Robinson, Mana Silva, Spencer Smith,Desmond Thomas, Devion Volta-Johnson.
Long-Snapper — Jake Ingram.
Kicker — Dan Kelly. ]]>
Hinshaw e-mailed to say that she is meeting with the Legislature tomorrow, her originally scheduled chat time.
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Russell Yamanoha said he was told that if — IF — K5 retains the television rights to UH sports, he would be the top choice to serve as football analyst.
Yamanoha was part of the K5 football crew until last year, when it was decided to cut down on the number of announcers. Jim Leahey and Jim Donovan did K5's telecasts last season. Donovan is vacating the job after being named UH's athletic director.
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It is easy to forget that the Fred vonAppen teams included some very good football players, such as Eddie Klaneski, Chris Shinnick and, our favorite, GONZO!!!
Gonzo?
Yes, somehow linebacker Stephen Gonzales has eluded the memory bytes.
But Gonzo, now with the Bryson Financial Group in Long Beach, e-mailed to remind us that he is UH's power-clean record holder with a lift of 405 pounds. Gonzo said Tommy Kono was the witness.
Back in the day, power cleans, not bench presses, were the weight-lifting workouts.
So here's to Gonzo, who once made a hit so hard it was heard in the red section.
Of course, I can't remember whom he hit.
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There is a provision that allows the wives of UH coaches to make specific road trips. Last year, Bob Coolen's wife accompanied the softball team on the two-week trip that ended with the Regionals in Tennessee.
Later, the Coolens learned about another provision: the value of those trips is considered income, and taxes are assessed. In their case, a lot of taxes were assessed.
Which brings us to this point: How many spouses, girlfriends, boyfriends and special friends paid taxes for the Sugar Bowl trip?
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Reminder: Coach Mack said all practices will be open to the public.
Not sure if Florida alumni are considered to be "the public."
We also apologize for the gaps in the first 35 minutes. Coach Mack had to take care of some business so he was off line for a bit.
But he did rally in the end.
Thanks for all who participated.
And remember what coach Mack said: Spring practice is open to the public.
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Coach Mack showing the clock made by Rowland Fujii
