Thursday's practice
By Stephen Tsai
Greg McMackin said he expects quarterbacks Tyler Graunke and Inoke Funaki to both play against San Jose State. He said announcing the starter will be a "game-time decision."
* * *
Linebacker Blaze Soares is not expected to play this week. Even before he suffered a tweaked ankle yesterday, it was felt Soares probably would benefit from more rest.
It has not been decided whether running back Daniel Libre (sprained right ankle) will play this week.
But defensive tackles Rocky Savaiigaea and Fale Laeli will play.
* * *
Today is John Fonoti's birthday. Clockwise from the birthday guy (in black shirt) is Chris Leatigaga, Tui Tuiasosopo, Fale Laeli, Keith AhSoon and Tuika Tufaga.
* * *
Here are Graunke and Blaze:
* * *
Watching the National League pennant races unfold — and by fold, I'm not talking about my Mets — it makes you wonder what would have happened if two key players, the Phillies' Shane Victorino and Brewers' C.C. Sabathia, had followed through on college plans.
Both had made backup commitments to UH: Victorino as a slotback, Sabathia as a two-sport athlete who would have tried out at tight end.
* * *
Wideout Dylan Linkner is sporting a new look:
* * *
Former UH running back Mario Cox is enrolled in school and doing well. His football scholarship was allowed to lapse, but he still was invited to remain on the team as a walk-on. He would have been a fourth-year junior this season.
* * *
Happy belated birthday to hiflyer.
The Warrior Beat
September 25th, 2008 at 6:00 am
First?
September 25th, 2008 at 6:01 am
ST,
Mahalo for bringing on Sen. Tsutsui yesterday. Much appreciated! He called my after the session, said you were a "nice" guy!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:01 am
Hey, Duffer, thanks for setting up yesterday's chat with Sen. Tsutsui.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:01 am
my = me
September 25th, 2008 at 6:05 am
ST & Tsaiko Blog Dogs,
Wow! I am blogging in the top ten!!?? Can't wait for this Saturday's game. I need the Warrior fix. I hope we win!
Go Warriors!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:12 am
ST
If you need some info on Summerlin, email me. I have a couple friends who use them, but they are small business owners!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:15 am
Good morning Tsai-kos! Top 10. wow
ST - tight end? huh? that's a lightly used position.
Good to see former players still in school. Does that affect the APR?
Off to work. bbl. esme and out. whooooooosh
September 25th, 2008 at 6:23 am
Aloha Kakahiaka!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:28 am
Good morning Tsaikos everywhere!
See summa yu dis Sat at Tgate an da game.
Good for UH Warriors. now we can move on.
Good job everyone. See we can get tings done in a nice way, a coupla kraks fo motivashun sumtimes stahtz da day jus right!
CONTRACTORS BOARD, an everyone else who like try take on UH ATHLETICS. we going protect our house everytime. remember that when you tinkin about takin on Jim Donovan or Warrior Nation. i am totally into da public cracks!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:28 am
Duffer:
I just want to know when I'm wheeled into, say, a Boise emergency room, if I say, "Summerlin," will they keep me or dump my body in a park?
September 25th, 2008 at 6:34 am
Sheryl Higa,
Rod Maile
DCCA Hearings peeps.
da hearing wuz supposed to be tomorrow,
somehow da decision already made.
das wat I'm talkin about. fasT!
Good result for UH Athletics.
Dat is our nation. Warriors.
Gives me hope fo da fewcha, seein da young guyz like put out fo us.
Go Warriors!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:37 am
BHF2, I heard the Cooke field debacle may not be over and Ching Nursery may appeal the decision, what happens then if they do so?
September 25th, 2008 at 6:37 am
Have a great day, Ka Kou!
Hi Ho!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:41 am
Morning, Tsaiko-Nation and Tsai-Meister.
I'm not the greatest Baseball fan around, but the Tampa Bay Rays are surely this years feel good story. What an amazing turn around and all in the toughest division. They remind me of the 99 Warriors.
I'm glad the coaches are playing it save with our wounded. We have a ton of season left and it would make no sense risking them for the rest of the games. The toughest part of the WAC schedule is yet to come.
If we are to entertain any dreams of another WAC championship, then this Saturday must be won decisively, by at least two touchdowns. We are at home and it all rests with the gears of the offense. That's my only worry.
They seem to have adressed the ST units and I'm sure we'll see a lot of improvement there, but I would really like to see our offense put together a complete, four quarter effort. I hope we'll get back soon to the days of relentless attacking.
For all those reasons and more, this is my most anticipated game sofar.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:43 am
Garrett,
Great post yesterday about the SH blog on Manti Teo. got me tinkin.
So one new coach, Gerke, tryin fo contribute. ok, i heard stuff about da guy in odda contex. but da bloggah neva have to rub it in on da new coach, cuz da truut iz Manti's attitude wen he came to last summer's UH invite, hiz vibe wuz already made up an wuz picked up by odda invites who was watchin da vibe....
like da national debt, nobody like talk about real prolems cuz no like make da vibe wurse, but fo me,
i just like say to Manti Teo, who I don't know, and da bloggah, who i don't know, and to some of his cousins I know,
To each his own. I Manti I wish him as well as he can achieve to be..
Da bottom line for me... he is not part of Warrior Nation unless he wants to be a part of us. I have more Aloha for those who want to be with US.
He can always change his mind. God Bless him!
Go Warriors!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:48 am
Call (808) 259-5707 and ask, "WTF??!!??"
September 25th, 2008 at 6:51 am
If Ching Nursery continues this balony trouble, he's only waisting his money. Once his appeal has been denied, precedence has been established and further appeals should not stop UH from proceeding with installation of the turf. He can waste his money in the back rooms, if he wants to. Does he have any kind of case to further throw wrenches into the process?
Am I right or wrong here?
September 25th, 2008 at 6:55 am
Alex Gerke,
...read da vibes of the playahz... summa dem tink day no how fo cummuneekate, but sen u mix signals. sumtin nut exackly right wen yo wurds no add up to plusses, plus day make excuse fo pick on you. i suggess communications schooling fo you.
akchally, i no blame you. Word of Life get good kids, good man fo coach. just dat a new team, and UH get a new team in a bunch of respects, takes time.
like potagee bean soup, you gotta boil da bugga fo long time, den yu gotta let em sit fo long time fo make da bestest!
just let da people see you get one good heart, and try your best every day, every time!
Go Warriors!!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:58 am
Aloha Kakahiaka!!!
Esme & out .....
September 25th, 2008 at 7:17 am
morning tsaiko amigo and amigas
have a good day, play nice esme whoooosh
September 25th, 2008 at 7:41 am
Morning gang-
SJSU arrives today?
After the Weber St. game, I was impressed their team, QB and Bulldozing FB, plus Bulla Jr.
They have the potential to take the Big Sky conference title this year.
That conference offers FREE viewing of select games each week, and doohhh!, missed the Sac. St/ Weber game on the live coverage.
http://www.bigskytv.com
This is pretty sweet that this offer is out there for bringing in viewership.
September 25th, 2008 at 7:43 am
good to see that mario cox is making the most out of his education.
September 25th, 2008 at 7:45 am
Tsai-Meister,
Does Mario have a chance to make it back on the team?
September 25th, 2008 at 7:53 am
Good morning!
ST: Regarding your comment from yesterday... Yes, apparently I had to learn that the hard way. At least I got them back, even if it was AFTER I borrowed a book from my other friend. I ended up having twice the load to take to class, but that's better than no books at all.
September 25th, 2008 at 7:54 am
RYAN:
FloridaTed #17 says it all...
Unless the date in which to object is complied with, procedurally the objector is dead in the water.
That is why you have deadlines.
September 25th, 2008 at 7:54 am
I'm a regular lurker, but not too frequent blogger. My son Kahai is #65 OL, RS Fresh this year. Most of you know that already, but I feel like its polite to introduce myself when I walk in the room, so to speak.
I've been travelling so much this summer that I've missed a lot of stuff. Go check our blog (bottom corner on home page http://www.naleo.net) for some pix of Na Leo's recent exploits in Osaka, Fukuoka and Tokyo.
Got to meet some Tsaiko's at practice, and met D1Shima at the SL game last weekend (KS JV vs STL). My younger son Pono #25 plays DB on KS JV.
Anyway, can't wait for Saturday's game. We need a win v SJSU to get the momentum on track. Remember, if last year's team had to play flawless from the beginning and beat quality teams early and on the road, we probably wouldn't have been 12-0. This team just needs time to gel and win. We fans can help and support!!
September 25th, 2008 at 7:59 am
ST...
SO, is Mario "retired" from football?...or at least UH football? How does his situation affect the APR for UH football?
Either way, it's good to see that Mario is not an academic casualty. Hopefully he can finish up soon with his BA degree.
Mahalo!
September 25th, 2008 at 8:01 am
ST...
BTW, whatever happened with spring practice prospects Quentin Beaver & Les Soloai? Neither is listed on the updated UH football roster on the UH Athletics website.
Mahalo!
September 25th, 2008 at 8:07 am
From Ferd's article this morning:
"In Tomey's tenure at UH, even through 4-6-2 and 5-5-1 seasons, it sometimes seemed all they had to do was turn on the lights in Halawa and 40,000 would show up. Even if it was only out of curiosity. Of course, back then UH football was an event."
So an obvious solution, of course, would be to turn it back into an event. It's all about one word, "tailgaiting." From early in the day without the flea market, and then again after the game, late into the night.
September 25th, 2008 at 8:11 am
I wonder If Ching Nursery continues with this, would it be because they want that specialty licenses to come into play for all of the future projects which totals out to a lot of money.
September 25th, 2008 at 8:19 am
When I first heard that we had landed Mario Cox I thought that we had gotten our star back for the next few years, big powerful runner with the skill to juke them out of their shoes, too bad it never panned out for him. I'm glad he is still going after his degree.
September 25th, 2008 at 8:22 am
Aloha Nalani,
Mahalo for joining us today. We hope that you continue to blog and share your mana'o with us all throughout and beyond your sons' career at UH.
September 25th, 2008 at 8:32 am
nalani,
good that you can join us. you've come to the right spot. if you're on travel, you can also keep up to speed on UH news at Tombo's site, http://uhfootball.blogspot.com the wonders of the internet. information is everywhere!
September 25th, 2008 at 8:33 am
ST - you need to read your benefit guide from Summerlin carefully. If you need help interpreting the jargon, let me know.
Nalani - welcome to the blog. Please continue to post often.
OK off to meetings. bbl. esme and out. whooosh.
September 25th, 2008 at 8:49 am
Gud morning Tsaiko's/Tsaikettes-
Kapakahi...Quentin was told that he needs to drop a significant amount of weight before re-joining the team! He's in a situation like I believe Nate Ilaoa was...u know check into camp at 360 plus pounds...but he dropped 80 plus and became RB...an awesome one at that! Quentin is such a wonderful young man, comes from a good family...and he's been working hard in trying to get his weight down. According to my hubby, the Defense needs a Quentin to plug up the middle!
Let's go WARRIOR NATION...thru the good times n bad...our Boy's need all of your support!
Fa soifua-
Warrior Football Mom n Dad
"Behind every Warrior is a RAINBOW"
September 25th, 2008 at 8:49 am
Let's be sure that we all understand the situation as it stands right now.
The Appeals Hearing officer did NOT rule on the merits of the original appeal - that the University issued an contract to a unqualified contractor. The ruling yesterday was on an procedural appeal by the University that Ching's appeal was filed too late. She found in favor of the University.
That stopped Ching's Nursery from going forward with its challenge so as it stands now, the University will initiate the work order as described in yesterday's post..
Ching Nursery can file another lawsuit directly to the Supreme Court stating that the merits of their argument based upon lack of proper licenses and, by extension, lack of qualifications should override a procedural decision based upon lack of timeliness.
This will mean more big bucks spent for the legal beagles on both sides.
If I were advising them, I would tell them to drop this particular case and then go back to the Contractors License Board and properly initiate the changes in the rules & regulations which includes public hearings.
These issues have been discussed extensively by Tom Mui, BHF2 and me. The next step is to come up with a plan to make sure that this debacle does not happen again. If changes properly initiated under existing state laws are not made within DCCA, then we'lll be to go to the Legislature to get them to codify the licensing process. BTW - this is done in other professions such as doctors, dentists, lawyers, CPAs.
Once again to clarify a statement in yesterday's blog: Ching Nursery did NOT drop their appeal. They lost the appeal on procedural grounds.
Will stay on top of this. Have to leave for the Stadium Authority meeting
September 25th, 2008 at 8:56 am
I think that Sadowski is on top of this one already....
September 25th, 2008 at 9:11 am
Howzit Nalani! Welcome!
Thanks for joining us! You've come to a good place to talk story and hang out with some really good people. We already know that you're really good people too, so you should find this place to your liking. We look forward to your next posts!. 
This is your old DA whom you saw at practice.
September 25th, 2008 at 9:12 am
Lua-
Taht's super news about Quintin!
September 25th, 2008 at 9:12 am
aloha to all the Tsaikos,
mahalo Maverick for the props for Weber State, they are just a bunch of student athletes trying to do their very best....like all of our kids.
i hear rumors that Beaver was going to be the RB for SJSU game....? i guess not.
Good luck to all the Warriors, including the redshirts.....one for all and all for one....time to BATTLE, no looking back, just dig in, and PUSH forward.
we'll be checking the blog from America, time to cheer on our Hawaiian boys at Weber State
September 25th, 2008 at 9:13 am
Greetings and Blessings Warrior Nation!
September 25th, 2008 at 9:15 am
Nalani & Lua - thanks for stopping by. It's always great to have parents of players post. It gives us another perspective of what's going on.
Nalani - tell Kahai to work hard in school and get's his engineering degree, it is a great carrer.
September 25th, 2008 at 9:26 am
Nalani - And as you can tell from Stretch, engineers don't need to know how to spell.
GOOD MORNING TSAIKONESE!
GO WARRIORS!
September 25th, 2008 at 9:31 am
"bighilofan2:
September 25th, 2008 at 6:43 am
Garrett,
Great post yesterday about the SH blog on Manti Teo. got me tinkin.
So one new coach, Gerke, tryin fo contribute. ok, i heard stuff about da guy in odda contex. but da bloggah neva have to rub it in on da new coach"
If you read between the lines, the post came from his father, so he's entitled to say whatever he likes.
Personally, I see nothing wrong with the prom queen asking a guy to dance if she really wants to dance with him. If the Te'o gang was interested in UH, why wait for UH to call? It works both ways.
September 25th, 2008 at 9:33 am
good thing I get homey, no need use the spell check when I post.
career dammit!!
September 25th, 2008 at 9:35 am
So ST, how did you become a Mets fan? Not only do I find out we were at Manoa at the same time (UH '83), but we are both Mets fans, although watching them lately is pretty painful. I'm sitting in my office eating my lunch including a can of Dole pineapple slices...eeh, ah.
September 25th, 2008 at 9:43 am
Stretch - I can just imaging you filling out a purchase order for 1000 cubic feet of cement and getting 1000 cubic feet of semen delivered.
September 25th, 2008 at 9:45 am
homey - i'll call you for that delivery....
September 25th, 2008 at 9:45 am
Victorino would've been a helluva slot back! That guy is tough as evidenced by his collision at home plate with the fully padded catcher.
September 25th, 2008 at 9:46 am
Stretch - give me a weeks notice.
September 25th, 2008 at 9:55 am
I'm sure Manti KNOWS he's a star, which does not imply that he's arrogant, but he knows he's a star. Maybe UH didn't grovel enough at his feet and his family is talking down our coaches? I don't know the whole story, but I'm not sure I like it.
We don't need superstars in our system, just high quality kids for serious depth, who love to be Warriors, the only way to get the Super Ohana going again.
This will be the first game we will see it and everything will fall into place.
We already have a bunch of high quality kids coming in and, of course, I would like to have Manti on the team, but he won't make or break our program. Isn't he going on a church mission after High School? In that case there wouldn't be a pay-off for a long time.
Our players rarely come in as stars, but many of them turn themselves into one, while staying very humble and down to earth. Colt is the Nr.1 example.
September 25th, 2008 at 9:58 am
Almost game day!
Who's gonna step up?
The electricity is in the air!
Warriors rushing game dominates!
GO WARRIORS!
September 25th, 2008 at 10:01 am
No matter where our local athletes go, just remember to work hard, stay humble, and represent.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:05 am
Lua,
give that overgrown Li'o Kai, haha, all our best. we had so much fun sitting with him at the SL pounding of 'that school in manoa'.
maybe this year SL can finish the job!! let's hope they can!!!
September 25th, 2008 at 10:13 am
homey,
no forget your hero on sat. someone take a picture please.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Some of the older Tsaikos (no names) might be interested in this breaking news....
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080925/BREAKING/80925044
September 25th, 2008 at 10:19 am
Hi, Bulla,
Must feel great to see your son blossoming like yours does. Makes you realize what life is all about, the circle of life. It's a cliche, but so true.
Boy, they sure take their sports very serious in Florida. My daughter tells me that my grandsons, 5 and 6 years old mind you, are being recruited by different leagues in football and soccer. I think that's kind of nuts at this age, don't you think?
September 25th, 2008 at 10:25 am
chawan - no pictures!
Stretch - I was wondering why DPK's pants looked so padded.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Both my grandsons made 5 and 6 goals in their last soccer games, that was in the first quarter. They must have gotten grandpas genes.LOL.
In flag football nobody can catch them, they're as fast as protons, so the other kids are getting frustrated and tackle them, too funny.
Well, enough grandpa bragging.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Stretch: Some of the older Tsaikos (no names) might be interested in this breaking news….
I recall that yesterday's CC at Camellia, I was the only Tsaiko there!
NALANI: Fell in love with you and your group and your close harmony when I was at a Symphony concert a couple of years ago and subsequently picked up most of your recordings. Welcome!♠
September 25th, 2008 at 10:27 am
FT - The same recruitment of youngsters happen in Hawaii too!
September 25th, 2008 at 10:31 am
oh, thats right, i forgot about the restriction on pictures. a txt msg will be good for confirmation then.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:33 am
homey,
don't you think that's kind of nuts? They're still babies!
September 25th, 2008 at 10:34 am
Nalani: Welcome! We met earlier this year at the Hula Bowl, when Barry introduced Liz and me to you. It was really nice to meet you then — although I didn't catch your name at the time, but I knew you looked awfully familiar. (I'm terrible with faces! Forgive me!)
So ... Any plans on producing a Tsai-ko/Nā Leo CD?
And tell Kahai that majoring in math is better than engineering — people who go into that field end up like Stretch. IDK about that ...
September 25th, 2008 at 10:37 am
Like father, like son... more jealousy.... (homey did I spell it correct??)
September 25th, 2008 at 10:37 am
kinda hada feeling it'd be inoke from early in da week, still time, we'll see.....
September 25th, 2008 at 10:37 am
tom mui - that article was not being posted for you.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:44 am
FT - One good that comes with recruitment at that age is that the kids get to play with better competition and in turn makes them better players.
Stretch - Jason may turn out to be like Dr Doc.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:46 am
chawan - txt message? Well if UHfan808 shows up then she can do it since she is the txt message wizard!
September 25th, 2008 at 10:49 am
homey - engineers definitely don't need to know how to spell. Hubby sure doesn't.
The recruitment of the little kids goes back aways too. I remember when my daughter was on the same vb team as Bob Coolen's daughter and his wife was the coach. She said some of the youth baseball coaches were trying to recruit her son, who was in pre-K/K at the time. He's now in 7th grade and not attending Punahou.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:49 am
Coach Mack must have some new plays installed since Graunke and Funaki are expected to play.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:49 am
homey - or hubby. bean counters are the same as math majors, right??
September 25th, 2008 at 10:49 am
First of all, congrats to Manti and his family...he is big time and deserves the national recognition.
Secondly, Lava, RE: #44
I felt the same when I read the fathers comments. Like when he said that UH's offer was #28 or something like that....it seemed as if he was of the mind set that UH is back-water (in comparison to the BCS schools - and hes right because UH struggles with recruiting monies, just had a transition to another coaching regime, Mack was probably extremely busy with all types of things; we all know what they are, etc....BUT you figure that since he's Kama'aina, he would understand what THE HOME TEAM is going through)
When Gerke did what he did (do we really know?- and yes, what he did was stupid) what was the dads response? "don't tell me he's from home"....I dunno about others, but to me, it sounds like he was embarassed of his "home" and the people from there.
But I digress, BIG PROPS to the Te'o family for having a "Plan" and executing it to a Tee...from Kahuku to Punahou and now, BIG TIME BCS school...just don't forget your roots please....
P.S. One last thought and sorry for going "Off:....working 12 days straight can do it to you, heh...BUT please encourage local HS kids to stay home...Because...
All That's Gold Does Not Glitter.
Back to the grind..."poof"
September 25th, 2008 at 10:51 am
Good morning-ish everyone!
Another day of getting up and hunting for food like in my younger days--times have changed somewhat, though
Bulla -- have a good trip and honeymoon... and give my regards to the Beast! Honeymoon, huh? Well, good thing you waited--a honeymoon sandwiched by two Beast football games is pretty special!
September 25th, 2008 at 10:59 am
jm2375 - English is a waste of letters.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:59 am
homey-
No diapers yet, the "padding" is natural. Stop lookin' at my pants!
Stretch-
"correctly"
September 25th, 2008 at 11:02 am
crap, I get spell checkers and now grammar checkers. Don't you guys have anything better to do??
September 25th, 2008 at 11:03 am
Stretch - Even the personalities are similar!
September 25th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Hey DPK! r u going to the t-gate? I saw that special beer of Sweety's on sale at Longs Drugs.
September 25th, 2008 at 11:07 am
homey - if that is true, I wonder if chawan is one of them too??
September 25th, 2008 at 11:11 am
Stretch - In defense of chawan, he is not one of them.
September 25th, 2008 at 11:11 am
Can't make it this week, homey. Thanks for the tip though, we'll have to pick up some for our TVgate. You should try that beer sometime, I think you'd like it. It's similar to Red Stripe I would say.
September 25th, 2008 at 11:12 am
Manti Te'o/UH recruiting story
Without saying much I agree with posts #44 an #73.
K, enuff of dat! IS IT SATURDAY YET???
September 25th, 2008 at 11:17 am
I'd like to see a tall receiver (like my man Avery) lined up as a tight end. Would be good to have a big receiver for those short or down the middle plays. This may take the LB's out of the play setting up a delayed pass to the RB out of the backfield...ack, there I go again, acting like a coach...I think I'll go back to being a politician since it's easier to speak in circles.
September 25th, 2008 at 11:18 am
DPK - what does Red Stripe taste like?
September 25th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Beer.
HOOORAY BEER!!
September 25th, 2008 at 11:29 am
homey-
Like I said I can't really taste stuff, but I get sensations like sweet, salty, and pepper. I can barely tell the difference between an apple and an onion, for example. It's hard to explain. But as for beer, I like stuff that isn't heavy and quenches thirst without making you more thirsty. Azteca and Red Stripe are like that. My wife says both taste really good in a "beer" sense. Try 'em both. Let me know what you think.
September 25th, 2008 at 11:30 am
what does homey taste like???
September 25th, 2008 at 11:35 am
i am not one of who?
September 25th, 2008 at 11:37 am
Koa-mahu - I think I taste like a younger version of koakane. You know, koakane is the stewing chicken and I am the frying chicken.
September 25th, 2008 at 11:39 am
LMFAO@homey!
September 25th, 2008 at 11:41 am
koa-mahu -
Try 'em both. Let me know what you think.
September 25th, 2008 at 11:43 am
koa-m....a little vinegar, bay leaf, garlic, black peppercorns......
September 25th, 2008 at 11:47 am
al - no forget the Swan shoyu as recommended by wreck.
September 25th, 2008 at 11:47 am
Al
you wannabe chef, alan wong better watch out
September 25th, 2008 at 11:53 am
What the hell is all this talk about Red Stripe, Azteca etc?!?! Drink Bud and support the Warriors! Remember?
Oh yeah- Aloha Erebody!
September 25th, 2008 at 11:54 am
Where does everybody park? I'm bummed that Ford Island will be closed. I usually dont leave early enough to get into the stadium
September 25th, 2008 at 11:54 am
Where does everybody park? I'm bummed that Ford Island will be closed. I usually dont leave early enough to get into the stadium
September 25th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Jack-
Socialllllllllllllllllllll !!!
September 25th, 2008 at 11:57 am
ewagirl808 - join us at the t-gate. for more info contact Kazz at tsaikotailgate at gmail dot com
September 25th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
fl ted
thanks for the good word...one day at a time, that's all we can do....but we still love and support our warriors! it is so competitive out there for kids nowadays, a grain of salt with all that is done....keep everything pono.
GO WARRIORS, BEAT SJSU
September 25th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
STRETCH: When male oldsters are asked whether they wear BVDs or briefs, the answer is: "depends".
September 25th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Howzit Everybody,
It is good to see some of our boyz are getting better. Hope to see a better performance this Saturday.
What time is it, It's game time.
Let's go Warrior's Let's go
September 25th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Bulla:
I thought that Hawaii was part of "America".
September 25th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
homey - mmm. instead of "frying chicken", you can be my baloot (smacking my lips).
September 25th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Florida Ted:
What's the chance of seeing your grand kids in a Warrior uni as a fleet WR or Slot?
September 25th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Nalani:
Welcome to the Tsaiko family and look forward to seeing your son playing in the near future.
Your group is a favorite in our house.
If can, come join our tailgate at Cabana A near Richradson Field - you'll see the TSAIKO sign proudly displayed.
September 25th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
Guy Hagi says,
Possible heavy showers and humid conditions around game time on Saturday.
PREPARE! But they said they'll know more on the weather report tonight.
You know... Under Armour gear tends to dry faster than cotton and keeps you cooler under these predicted conditions...
September 25th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
Bighilofan2:
Like you, I am more interested in the student athlete who chooses to play for Hawaii and reason that I will not read the "Home grown" section in the paper. It would be interesting if any parent would like to comment about the press coverage for their child in the area they attend school.
I know that many have no interest in staying home for whatever reason and good luck to them. Some want to stay, but no scholarship available and reason for the "walkon" programs.
The desire to be a UH student athlete is a very strong motivator to do well in school and on the playing field.
September 25th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Nalani ~
Welcome to the Tsaiko Ohana!...I'd like to offer you a chance to audition for the "Tsaiko All Star Band!" I know, I know, it's something you're prolly not used to having to do...'cept we have such high standards, ya know?
Come out to our t-gate if you can, and we'll try to hook you up. BTW, do you have any particular songs you like to sing? Hawaiian would be good, but most of us are 60's music junkies. Do you know any Beatles songs?
Oh...we do have an immediate opening for a Sax player!
Hehehe...see? We're
September 25th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
A-House,
I feel funny sometimes reading the "Home Grown" section in the sports page. But in all honesty I do not really read it much anyway... since seeing three local boys smiling with UCLA colors on.... ugh
If they choose to go then, "best wishes"... until they return to face the REAL HOME TEAM!!!!
September 25th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Hello again Nalani!
Serious biz. My nephew JJ Hanakeawe was your 'Aloha' Limo driver whenever you guys did your bay area gigs. He's the reason why he and his partner went to the STRETCH Escalades! His smaller brother Kaipo is the lead singer of the Tsaiko band.
Come join us at the t-gate if you can. email me for details how to get to our Cabana spot. (kekoa22 over at the aol dot com place).
September 25th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
'Sup, Tsaiko peeps!? Hi, ST!
Whooshing in to say hullo. The UH flag is flying high over Nii Hale, as it has since the start of the season. Our hopes too. Is it Saturday yet?
September 25th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
What does allowing scholarship to lapse mean????
Why does homey taste like chicken???
September 25th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Rain on Saturday? Oh Man.... i dont want to have to be a fair weather fan again and leave soaking wet at halftime...
September 25th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
lab rat - 18 more questions and al is gonna start calling you gigi-lab rat.
Hi Esme! Pretty soon I'm going to canvass the area and look for the Nii Hale.
September 25th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Esme: "Whooshing in to say hullo."
Is that a new accent you're picking up from somewhere?
Sorry, couldn't resist.
September 25th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
Blaze should redshirt.
Good to see M. Cox on the scene knockin' out the degree.
BIK
September 25th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
A-House ~ You have to remember my Alaskan fisherman, some of those kids had to go elsewhere to play were discards from a previous administration and recruiting crew. Some were also not prime time players and a smaller school was better suited for them. So when you see them do well in the small confrences, that's every mother's son strapping it on to represent Hawaii anyway he could.
Now for the ones who got away, that's different but sometimes when you peel away the layers of truth...well there's prolly more to it. Home grown sometimes gets below the surface.
In the future, it looks like Coach Mack has his net set to haul in the best of the best local and Poly-wide players. I'm glad he has their academic interests at heart also.
September 25th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
homey what did you do to gigi???
17 more to go.
September 25th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
A-House, Kazz - I'm different from you 2 in that I read the homegrown reports because I do want to see how our local kids are doing at other schools. The desire to stay home and play for the home team does not matter to me. What matters is that they have the opportunity to further their education and make a difference in the life path that they take.
I'm sure we have many friends (Bulla, d1, Barry, etc) that have their sons or daughters attending school on the mainland and proudly playing for the school's sports team. I will support them as I will support those who stay to become Warriors.
It doesn't matter what color you wear as long as you remember where you came from.
September 25th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
homey? uh - oh ...
*hurriedly taking down the flag*
*lol*
September 25th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
lab rat -
psssst, it's Rob25's fault!
HOWZIT FRANK25!
September 25th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
Esme - actually I drove up in the area since I have to take my daughter's friends home in that area but didn't notice any UH flag proudly waving in the sky. Gotta send out my scouts to be on the lookout.
September 25th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Homey,
I understand. Unfortunately for me I have had a few BAD personal experiences with people I know closely (outside da blog) that have opted elsewhere and have made it their personal "vendetta" to make sure that they get the word out for as many Hawaii kids leave home to play elsewhere and sad to say that the sole reason is for athletics.
That's all I will say about that.
I do want to stress that I do skim through the "Home Grown" section but I don't really have much of an interest in it. I don't have kids and maybe if I do that will change my interest should he/she gets involved with athletics (that is there is any $$$$$ in the budget for ANY kind of athletic program for public schools left by then
) and they start thinking about their options.
For now, I only just have a vested interest in da green and white.
September 25th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Speaking of "H's". I had my fourth UH magnet stolen off my car a few days ago...
Guess I gotta stop by the Ward Rainbowtique after work... again.
September 25th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Kazz - I understand.
September 25th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Kazz - I think you should get it permanently painted on!
September 25th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Mrs. A-House - Take a look at this video! It has an orb!
click here
September 25th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
If you have Oceanic Cable, tune in to CSTV to see June and SMU take on Tulane at 2pm. I must say that although I am a big fan of June Jones, I am taking great pleasure in watching all those rich SMU bigshots that threw a ton of money at him sweat it out now that SMU still sucks!
Auryte! See you all on Saturday.
September 25th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Mrs. A-House -
Or try here this: click me
September 25th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Jack Flash - This time arrive earlier!
September 25th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
A-House (106),
Not much chance of that, unless they would be recruited by Hawaii one day, very far in the future. They have been fully assimilated into Mainland life, even though, my daughter tries to keep some of the Island culture alive. They even have become Gator Fans (shutter) through their school. ( Jacksonville is rabid Gator Country).
My daughter is a contract specialist for Navy Civil Service, currenly finishing her MBA and her future lies in Washington D.C. My grand children will therefore go to Mainland Schools to college.
As for me, provided a few things will work out for me a few years down the line, I hope to live 6 month in Hawaii and 6 month on the Mainland. We shall see how life plays itself out.
September 25th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
I rarely read homegrown report because I don't follow those teams. It is good that the students are having an opportunity to get an education no matter where they come from or where they choose to go to.
I am a University of Hawaii sports fan. I support and have an interest in the students who choose to play for Hawaii no matter where they come from. And because I develop an attachment to these athletes. I try to follow their careers if they choose to go pro.
September 25th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Reminder for those who can listen to the radio, the Wahine VBall game vs La Tech is about to start on 1420.
September 25th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
homey- i'll try. But kids + wife = schmall kine slow. Wait... Don't tell her I said that!
September 25th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
june jones playing new orleans and the superdome against tulane....i wonder if he misses that place...
September 25th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
Thanks Stretch for the reminder.
GO WAHINE!
lab rat - I also don't follow the teams, I just follow the person. Any more questions?
September 25th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Re: Homegrown Report
It is always good to read about the players from Hawaii and how they are doing at their respective mainland schools. Many of them did not have scholarship offers from UH or other Hawaii colleges. If they want to continue playing sports, they have to go the mainland. You can't fault any of them for that.
September 25th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Jack Flash - hahahaha! as long as you come then auryte!
September 25th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
How come SMU no mo silver helmts and pants???
16 to go.
September 25th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
3-0 wahine
September 25th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Wahine 8-0!
September 25th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Time out
Wahine 10-0
September 25th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
SMU receivers dropped 4 passes already.
September 25th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Still too much wishy washy dilemas with our QB situation.
If I was coach, ( And lucky I'm not). I would stick to my guns, and put Graunke in from the start, no matter if his hand only functions 50 - 90%.
If it doesn't work out, then the next best Passing QB. Alexander?
We're not running against San Jose, so passing is the key.
GO WARRIORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 25th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Homey, Thanks for the Wahine Updates
Man, I need my fix. Not seeing them lately K5 is getting me down.
September 25th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Wahine 15 - 6
September 25th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Wahine 18 - 6 Timeout
September 25th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
no wonder they can rest Herring
September 25th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Mitchell intercepted. Receiver muffed catch again.
September 25th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Wahine wins first set 25 - 11
September 25th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Jackflash,
Don't you remember my wife is a lurker... My wife knows = your wife knows...
September 25th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
lab rat - I haven't heard the word "muff" used in a long time!
September 25th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Tulane scores on play action pass.
September 25th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Set 2
Wahine 4 - 1
September 25th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Howzit Gangee!!!
Thanks Homey for the Wahine updates, Welcome to Nalani to the craziness that is Tsaiko villas... ST, shouldn't we roll out the red carpet, we have a star in our presence *bows down* Seriously though, it would be cool to write a song about the Tsaikos and maybe have UH play it for the players at the Football banquet at the end of the year... Maybe something our collective talents could work out... Kekoa, you from Kaneohe side? The name Kaipo Hanakeawe sounds SOOO FREAKIN familiar...Anyways, hop all are habing a grrrrreat day... I want to thank you..falletinme be mice elf again... that's a classic!
NEO out
September 25th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Wahine 12 - 4
September 25th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Wahine 16 - 10
September 25th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
mini run by LaTech...
Wahine 16 - 13
September 25th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
A little trickeration, Coach Mack? A dash of Nevada '07 strategy? I like it.
September 25th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Yellow card on LaTech...
Wahine 17-14
September 25th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Timeout
Wahine 18-14
September 25th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Anyone notice when the Wahine plays a 5th game Leahey says "game 5 rally scoring"? Aren't all games rally scoring!
September 25th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Wahine 21 - 16
Brandt and Keefe in...
September 25th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
howzit fellow tsaiko's and one batam manook. compound almost clear so taking a breather.
special hi ya to new blgger and long time lurkers.
yep one more day then it's warrior busting time.
September 25th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
oh oh
22 - 19
September 25th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Wahine wins the 2nd
25 - 20
September 25th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Nah, he'll be fine as long as he coaches like he belongs.
September 25th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Houston leads the Wahine with 15 kills.
September 25th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Mitchell 3 for 11 passing.
September 25th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Mitchell 4 for 12 passing. 3rd and 10 JJ runs the ball goes nowhere. End of 1st quarter.
September 25th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Kamehameha vs. Punahou
Leilehua vs. Waianae
What a weekend for prep football!
September 25th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Oops 3 for 12.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Hmmmmm...SMU offense looks similar to the Warriors. However, I foresee the Warriors changing that similarity this Saturday.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
RE: Local talent.
Stretch summed it up best. Of course no one in their right mind can blame the kids for going elsewhere. We can't keep all of them home.
But I'm in the same boat as Lab Rat. We are around UH all the time, we can visit them at practice and cheer for them in person at the stadium so the natural attachment is there and the pride for the local kids that stayed home is even stronger.
So for all the keiki that play elsewhere, best wishes and go represent Hawaii and NEVER FORGET YOUR HOME.
For da home team, "WE MUST PROTECT DA HALE!!!"
September 25th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
SMU 23 yards rushing, 29 yards passing first quarter.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Wassup all.
Nalani,
A 1000 pardons for not acknowledging our meeting this past weekend. Standing out in that sun really took a toll as I was already not feeling well going in. I was down for the count after that.
Your younger son and his buddies played well and came up with the win that day. Perhaps things might have been different if SLS had their 9'6" QB taking snaps but, oh well, a better team would have overcome that. Now both teams can turn to their favorite past time- beating the Puns!
Anyway, it was nice meeting you and your hubby. Please continue to post comments here and maybe we'll see you at the practice field!
September 25th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Kazz - I agree with your post but for me it's not only an attachment to the team but an attachment to the player. I personally know my kids friends who are playing on the mainland. As for the Warriors I personally know Cadiz and Andrews. Oh and Deptula for the Wahine soccer team.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
3rd game...
Wahine 4 - 1
September 25th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
SMU is smuuuu'ing themselves.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Wahine 7 - 4
Hittle changes jerseys and is now a hitter.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Re: SMU
I was watching the first game that JJ coached SMU against Rice. Things looked so promising as the jumped out to a 13-0 lead. I thought that he was going to be able to have SMU heading in the right direction, but right now, it looks pretty bad.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
Hawaii small place. If you live here long enough you have a good chance of a relative playing there. My cousin's daughter plays on the softball team.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
Timeout
Wahine 10 - 4
September 25th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
If Oreg. St. handles against USC, then I wont feel so bad about the Hawaii game.
Though I want to see USC play in the NC game....Come on Beavers, blanket the Trojans..haha
September 25th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
LaTech dinking their way back
Wahine 12 - 8
September 25th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
51 hours 'til Kick-off!
Really looking forward to this one!
Pride,
Pau study da playbook. Hoo-boy! Center is a tough position!
Plenny line calls:
"Koakane, move da cooler away from da fi-yah!"
"SteveM, Watch da alignment. Da desserts no go next to da rice!"
"Homey, Rob25 look like she going blitz da Jaeger!"
"Kekoa, watch da backside fo' illegal tailgaters!"
Well, I shall get it done!
September 25th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
Mav,
If the Beavers smother the Trojans would that be just as good?
Or how about the Beavers ripping the Trojans apart?
:
Ok that's enough....
September 25th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
timeout again!
Wahine 13 - 8
September 25th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Oreg. St is that Kiawe thorn poking through USC's rubber slipper...!!!!!!!
September 25th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Simmons is in along with Brandt.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Kazz, we can go on & on & on & on about the beaver vs. trojan comparison....
anyone feel free to relieve me before I need a cold shower!
September 25th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Wahine 15 - 10
September 25th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
SMU 7 - Tulane 24 with 8 minutes to go in 2nd quarter.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Or St. leading USC 7 - 0, Or. St. running game looked real good on the drive.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Oregon State 7
USC 0
September 25th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Wahine 17 - 12
September 25th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Wahine 20 - 14
September 25th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
in regards to #186 -- does 'sc make the title game if OU and Fla/UGA go undefeated. i have hard time seein them go as much as i'd like to see their speed against sec speed, considering the Pac10 sucks and Ohio St and Notre Dame both look not to great this year.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Wahine 22 - 15
September 25th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
homey,
I thought you wrote, "LaTech drinking their way back."
Understandable how that might impress you.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
It's match point and the Wahine win...
25 - 16
September 25th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
d1 - no doubt that would be impressive! Nothing like southern moonshine.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
NEO
No, I'm not from Kaneohe, but actually I have 2 Nephews that have that same name. The one you saw play music at the bash, who was raised in Monterey/Seaside/Marina, Ca. and now lives here in Kapolei.
The other Kaipo Hanakeawe was raised in Kaneohe and you see him on the HPU TV commercial earning his business degree. That one just left for the 'sandbox' with Frank 25 and company.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
homey -- thanks for the Wahine scoring posts!
September 25th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Houston 21 kills .341 hitting percentage
Wahine hit .317 for the match and LaTech hit .022
I'm done.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
touchdown Tulane. Leads 31 - 7.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Tulane is wearing green right?
September 25th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Maverick ~ Thorn thru slippah. A painful reminder of what happened to me not long ago. I remember feeling so pleased with myself because I was able to stifle the scream so as not to sound like DPK.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
yes tulane is green
September 25th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
half time still 31- 7. past two games SMU scored only 7 points each game and lost by more than 40 each game.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Kekoa - yeah but did you cry like James?
September 25th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
lab rat - on the bright side SMU does have one win!
September 25th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
oregon st beating usc right now.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
and 2 tink da knuckleheads at espn thought smu would be the most improved team in america and go bowling,
September 25th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
the bright side is they play Army next.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Trojans and Beavers...sounds pornish.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
James? ~ I've only heard him scream one time and that was when Aunty Tita Leadfoot only threatened to stomp on his foot. That was more of a cry for mercy rather than a painful one.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Should be a classic matchup. R&S vs Wishbone. Both offenses not doing to good right now.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
homey,
you're testing the blog filters again aren't you???
September 25th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Homey,
Speaking of the Beavers vs Trojans
I keep calling Quiz Rodgers "Jizz Rogers"
By mistake of course
September 25th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
homey must be a hairy rubber match.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Homes, you made it sound like Filipino style pornish game hen. Which I like hot off the rotisserie grill.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Or by military standards -
"Roger that, Jizz"
:>
September 25th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
when does da other u.s.c. play da beavers, then wait for all da comments
September 25th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Okay guys, I'm retiring for the day before chawan squeals on me.
TGIF soon!
September 25th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
i can't squeal to no one.
no one listens to me. except when i don't want to be heard.
September 25th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Gotta drop off for a bit. Neighbor looking for his dog. He usually comes over to chase the frogs in our side yard when it rains. We'll have frog legs tonite if I can stop him in time.
September 25th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
Dang. That OSU "touchdown" was not even close. There go the PAC/WAC officials again. Looks like USC will be WAC'd.
Hope everyone had a great day!
September 25th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
DUFFER: Is Kitchen Cook back in business? The latest Maui Wowie incorporates them in their new candy bar.♠
September 25th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
OSU 14
USC 0
September 25th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Don't worry about the calls in the game. The PAC 10 will come through as they must protect their investment in a National Champion.
September 25th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Correction, the most improved team in America will be playing at home this Saturday night against San Jose State.
September 25th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
Wow...looks like the Trojans are having problems with the Beavers...
September 25th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
haha -
Flowmaster + Beavers = Trojans.
sorry again. This is 2 good.
September 25th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Go Beavs!
Sorry, graduated from OSU 20 years ago.
September 25th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Hope all traveling Tsai-ko's and their families remain safe and sound!
Congratulations to M/M Bulla on their belated honeymoon. Whoo-hoo!!! Remember to go to the Beast's games!!!
September 25th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
just remembering how loud it was in reser 12 days ago, i can only imagine how crazy it must be now.
September 25th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Oregon state lookin guuuud.
September 25th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
da Trojans cannot get past the Beavers
September 25th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
If Quentin Beaver went to Oregon State then.....ahhh it's too ezayyyy.
September 25th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
chawan - did you say something??
September 25th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Thanks for all the luv from the Tsaiko Ohana. You guys are terrific. I went away for the day and came back to all kinds of aloha.
We will make the tailgate for sure, as long as I can find you guys. Shouldn't be too hard. With the special parking changes we lost our spot from the last several seasons and were homeless the first game. So this is a nice option.
Lastly, I need a way cooler Tsaiko name.....any suggestions?
September 25th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Howzit Tsaikos again!
Vincent Ching, or rather his partner Gifford Chang, thats who filed the protest under the Ching Nursery (parent company's name). Ching's nursery are nice old people who sell flowers. Vince is a housing kind contractor, I think.
So I'm guessing that Vince was really huhu with UH Procurement Office. Remember how they set out the bidding for just one month? I'm guessing he's thinking the Procurement Staff at UH is a bunch of shibai. And he thinks of himself as a UH supporter, can drop Ben Yee and Na Koa's names just like dat.
Vince is talking like he thinks he's doing the State a favor. I just like tell Vince, go take a look at #36 above by WassupDoc.
Cuz, da truth is you stay messing with all us. We just like fix da field. now.
BUT TO DA UH STAFF, VINCE MAKES A GOOD POINT TO ME: I GOTTA TELL YOU, WHY YOU GET ONE CROWN AN GOING LEAVE EM IN DA GROUND?
i know, dats a side issue, but da bradda stay feelin like you guyz change da rules at da last minute. i wondah why he feelin like dat?
September 25th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Nalani,
I can get you the tailgate info. Since it's on Federal Property in the Richardson Field area, they will be checking "credentials".
You may e-mail me at tsaikotailgate (at) gmail (dot) com .
September 25th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
OSU Beavers taking it to the Brothel...
Ooops. Meant to "The House"
September 25th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
stretch,
no, you just thought you did.
OSU should give us some credit for waking their season up and preparing them for USC. looks like we had more fans up there than USC does today.
September 25th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
USC is falling apart. Back to back personal fouls. OSU now ahead by three touchdowns 21-0.
September 25th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
See Vince, I stay trying for be fair and balanced.
But like I said, cuz, you stay messing with us, Warrior Nation, not just UH Procurement Office. Not this time, braddah, not this time!
You no mo lawyer, so no cost you $ right now, just time. But going cost you more then $ if you keep being undecided. I telling you right here, publicly, in a really nice way, pau already! Take on the next one, not this one. OK? Pretty Please!
btw, Gifford neva call. An I checked wit DCCA, he no mo lowyah. You can surely tell I stay holding back, because I want to believe you.
Meanwhile, lets go fix our field so we can feel bettah about ourselves and our team!
Go Warriors!!!!
September 25th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
Nalani... here's some suggestions for you
"Kahai's Mama"-Self Explanatory
"Lani from NaLeo"-Self Explanatory
"WarriorHarmony"-Your son plays for the Warriors and I think all us Tsaikos would agree that you and the ladies have some of the sweetest harmonies we've ever heard...
Jes my two cents...
NEO
September 25th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
Seriously...
OSU is ahead by three TDs?
Oh well...
September 25th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
The loss to the Beavers doesn't look so bad anymore, does it?
With an out of sync offense it's easy to lose by much.Once our offense gets it together, we'll be just fine. This Saturday it begins !!!
September 25th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Tom Mui,
The Maui Kitchen Cook was never out of business. It's still a small mom and pop kind of store. Not wanting to expand etc. It has gotten expensive over the years. I can get you a box on my next trip over. No health food, but real ono.
Hey Nalani,
How about a contest for a blog name for you, winner gets a Na Leo CD?
September 25th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Nalani-
If Kahai's number is say, 55, you could roll as Mommy55. Just use whatever number he ends up with.
Other names:
"WarriorMom"
"K-Mom"
"N-Choy"
"AliceKnapper"
WarriorMom is good because it covers both of yo keeds. If da younger one ends up at Hawaii, better yet!
Anyways, I won't see you on Saturday, I'll catch you at another fabulous TsaikoGate. Welcome to the Tsaikos!
September 25th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Looks like SC needed to study a little more fo' da 'Quiz
September 25th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
ho boy,
OSU bussen up da trojanz. da mind, it all starts in da mind.
wuz listenin to Lou Holtz. His advice to da coaches, always hire good coaches, fire those who are not good coaches. you die by your staff.
Real good advice, Jim Donovan!
September 25th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
duffer-
Pau. I win already! j/k (or not)
September 25th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Good for da Beavers!
September 25th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
DPK
I don't know about Mommy55....people might think she's 55 years young!
I like WarriorMom!
September 25th, 2008 at 5:02 pm
#65 Kaha'i Choy
September 25th, 2008 at 5:03 pm
Nalani,
How 'bout: Still Luvz Local Boyz
September 25th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
Duffer - I thought Kitchen Cook went out of business - are they still in the warehouse down near the airport - behind Fisher Hawaii?
September 25th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
DPK, Duffer; I think we already have a WarriorMom, may have to check with SteveM on that.
September 25th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
"WarriorMom" or "Warrior_Maddah"?
Nah too "titta" da second one eh?
September 25th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
USC scored a TD after converting on a 4th and 9. Now 21-7 OSU 10:12 left in 3rd quarter.
September 25th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
What's wrong with Nalani? I like it.
September 25th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Nalani, welcome to the board.
See anyone you recognize in this photo?
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z24/WarriorMojo/Practice%208-04-08/IMG_2813.jpg
September 25th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Could be because there's no valet parking near Reser Stadium?
Ok... pau with the USC digs for today... as they're doing a fine job of digging themselves in deep hole as it is already.
Game not pau yet though. Should be an interesting 2nd half.
September 25th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Tom,
Yes, still there!
September 25th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
21-14 OSU. 3 minutes left in 3rd quarter.
September 25th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
Uh, oh.
Beavers seem to be tight this half.
September 25th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
the game is getting interested.
OSU seems to have lost the adrenaline flow from the first half.
September 25th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
No "WarriorMom" in my records of over 1,700 posters, although there are 21 names containing "warrior...". But what's wrong with Nalani?
September 25th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Hey, I just got a postcard signed by the Rainbow Wahine softball coaches with a picture of the WAC championship bracelets. Nice!
September 25th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Beavs kind of looking like the old UH teams -- running out of gas and adrenaline.
September 25th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
jason,
when was the presentation?
did i miss it?
September 25th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
I vote for Nalani. No one else with a blog name even close so that makes it unique.
Welcome to the blog, Nalani!!! Love the tight harmonies of the group. None better.
September 25th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Chawan,
The bracelet presentation is scheduled during the halftime of the volleyball match vs LaTech on Friday Oct 10th.
I can't remember if someone suggested a "Tsaiko-Outing" for that evening.
September 25th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Chawan_Cut . . .
Are you rusting yet?
September 25th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Jason . . .
Why the card with the photo? Was it to publicize the bracelet presentation event?
September 25th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Huh huh huh... Wafan said "tight".
September 25th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Wow - this OSU/ USC game had a 25 pt. spread.
September 25th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Kazz . . .
Ummmmm, I just wish the Beavs would loosen up for the 4th quarter. Their play is way better when they are loose and having fun.
Hey, looks like the OSU band is in the stands! Yahoo!
September 25th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Wafan, Ur right. Time for them to play street ball. Colt and Posse style.!
September 25th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
OSU is handling without Slappy Sloughter
September 25th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Homey,
I prefer the magnet as it does not do damage to the paint *should* I decide to sell or trade in my car. At least the tapa UA logos are on the glass as that shouldn't do any damage.
I think I should stock up on the magnets as I seem to keep forgetting to take them off when I park my car and leave it unattended for a while.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
wafan: I think they sent them to those that made contributions. It reads:
September 25th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Regardless of the outcome of this game, we've learned a few things.
OSU IS A VERY GOOD TEAM, they just didn't have their act together yet, just like the Warriors.
Penn State is damned good this year and will win the Big Ten.
The Warriors season will be be very good, plenty to look forward to. Once the offense fires on all cylinders, the rest of the team will catch on fire also, especially the defense.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
And that's why I love college football, you just never know.....
September 25th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
Uh oh... Maverick said a naughty word.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Jason . . .
That is a nice thing to do. How did they get the addresses? From the cheques? What of those others who used cashier cheques? Hmmmmm.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
SWEET! Can't wait to get home and check the mail, BUT..... I think yours was personalized????
September 25th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
usc is in trouble.
they need a turnover.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
IDK, but it was a really nice gesture. I looked at it, thinking, "An ad for Hawaiian bracelets?" Then I looked on the back, saw it was from the team, then looked at the picture again — sure enough, they say "2007 WAC Champions." Hard to read, the green on gold.
Now, this is just crazy. First there's the so-called "Riddler" character around UH/Dole St with an Uzi-like weapon; now, I got this in my e-mail inbox:
September 25th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Star linebacker injured.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
maybe because Jason is a student.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
It is almost as if Rogers has been greased up. Those Trojans cannot hold on to him. Not that that is a bad thing!
I wish these announcers would stop talking about how OSU is going to win tonight. Talk about bachi!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Haha, yeah, I guess people on Lower/Makai Campus have heard of me!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Lab Rat,
What star linebacker???
Ours? Or theirs?
September 25th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Yay Beavs!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Go Greased Beavers!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
OMFG! SC going down
September 25th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Oh Oh.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
game over!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Oh my! That was so close to a pick 6!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Beaver DL wears Tennis shoes?
September 25th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
6!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
No answer fo' da 'Quiz!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Rodgers 14 yds short of a 200 yd. game.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Turn out the lights
September 25th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Jason,Wafan; just checked my mail and got the postcard too.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
So that's how you rush the field... You get on the field BEFORE the end of the game.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Okay, now the announcers may brag about how they knew the Beavers defense was going to break the Trojans.
The better watch out for the long pass and run the clock.
Yahoo!!!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Not bad at all OSU... not bad at all...
Oh man... how awesome is this. I'm not as elated as USC falling to Stanford last season, but this is good enough.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Oh Oh
September 25th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
getting more interesting.
its all on the onside.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:27 pm
I can see it now....
UH goes to Hawaii Bowl vs Oregon State... and beats the team that beat USC.
Of course, OSU will have to take a downward spiral in the PAC 10 to finish 6th for this to happen, but hey... ANYTHING can happen in college ball.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Wait what??? Oh I thought it was over.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Yee Haw!!
Maybe I'll have to call my brother tomorrow - since both of our teams lost to OSU
September 25th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
ok, now game over
September 25th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Ronnie . . .
The stadium "security" is so anal about things I think it would be nearly impossible to get on the field that early. On the other hand, if thousands of people got over the fence at the same time, say at the 2-minute mark, there would not be enough security in the Wes'sai to do anything.
What are you or your proxy planning to do on Saturday? Will you be the leader of the field rush?
September 25th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
Man-o-man, I can hardly express how much better I feel, seeing what OSU is doing to USC.
But the old adage still applies, character and heart beats talent alone everytime. Nobody in college ball can show up anymore and win without a real fight.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
now who's #1???
florida? georgia vs alabama winner? lsu?
September 25th, 2008 at 6:31 pm
ho boy
you put da jizz on da beaver and
he wen jus rip da trojans.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Yeah. Two straight!!!
I will be able to sleep better tonight -- much better than last week, anyhow.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
party in corvallis tonight!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
I like the way the Jacquizz Rodgers runs. Right when he is about to hit a defender, he always drops down to get lower leverage and drives. I noticed when UH played there and I just seen it on that last TD.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
If Georgia beats 'Bama, it's gotta be the Bulldogs. That's going to be a good game.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Time to check for cracks in my eyelids.
Did the announcer just say the Trojans went down to the Beavers?
Bwah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Looks like the "tradition" from last season's mayhem continues.
THURSDAY NIGHT IS WHERE #1 GOES TO DIE!!!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Happy birthday John Fonoti! BTW, is it Foh-NOH-tee or Foh-noh-TEE? I heard the latter on the radio this morning.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
wafan - well... since Pauoa Boy will be with us, I think anything is possible!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Wow
changes things a bunch.... go OSU
September 25th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
Oh yeah — the UH press releases say the former.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
gooooooooooooooood evening all and congrats to the beavers on their victory ova USC.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Hehe, "Mike Cavanaugh-coached offensive line." Gotta love Neil Everett.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
yaaaH for OSU. stand up for dare community. rush da field. day all got checked befo day got to da stadium, so whats da big deal to get on da field except to celebrate for their team. UH an da TSA at Times Supermarket, and Aloha Stadium...
whats with all this hooey, to say "security" jus for saying "security:, just a bunch of hooeeee.
i say making noise to support your team is okay to support your team. if you going get blown up on da field, you could also get blown up in the stands.
oddawize we going spend all day trying for outfigure ourselves. plus, I hate a GED guy fo tell me no can no can. i don't understand dem telling us no can, when OSU allows dare fans to can can.
maybe Aloha Stadium Security just not big time. sure seems like some around me not tinking big time. you know what i mean?
September 25th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Um, did Graunke suffer a "face injury" recently?
Also, congrats to OSU. You wanna talk about turning your season around. Look out, undefeated Utah!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
September 25th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
Howzit Aunty Ronnie...
Yups I no scared bum rush the field when we strangle the Fresno Puppies...
September 25th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
Rushing the field after the Boise State game was interesting.
Of course this was the first time I ever got to do such a thing but I remember the security "letting" people through the doors on the side in the end zone and then people got impatient and starting leaping over the wall and I remember the Rainbow Dancers looking lost and worried while trying to stop the crowd themselves!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Pauoa Boy,
When we beat Fresno State in their "house", I think the best reaction is to all stand and give a "golf-clap".
This is more so for their fans as if to say to them "all in a day's work"...
Hahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
BowsForever,
I noticed that too about Graunke, either he getting false cracks or he not photogenic or bruddah just ugleh...
Plus wassup with Blaze Soares looking like Lou Ferrigno...
September 25th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Kazz,
Das a good one but I thinkin with my adrenaline pumping cause of the fatal arse whoopin Fresno going receive I no tink so I can hold back... Ho going be nawts!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Eh is dat Mario Cox or dat singer T-Pain?
September 25th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Happy B-Day to bruddah Fonoti...seems like he been on the team forever...
Happy Belated B-Day HiFlyer...
September 25th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Pauoa Boy,
In fact maybe I should start drafting my BS letter to the media about how I felt my life was threatened while at their stadium.
I have noticed that the best way to make false and dramatic claims appear to be legitimate is to do the following:
-State that you are a frequent visitor to the location in which you plan to publically tarnish.
-State how much you have enjoyed your previous visits to the site in which you plan to trash to the public about.
-State how you also get involved with a few malicious activities while taking the stance that you know it's wrong and you admit you are wrong, but then point out how others are worse than you for doing it.
-State how much you supposedly enjoyed the antics of the home crowd while you actually felt insulted by it. (This helps with the sympathy from people willing to believe it.)
-Identify as many ethnic minorities as you can while pointing out the supposed ratio between them and elderly people who will play the victims in your story. (This proves to be effective in certain areas of the US mainland.)
-Make it clear that you are also concerned for the well-being of the opposing fans as this will appear to take away any kind of bias people may suspect.
Do all of this in a complaint letter and people that were NOT in attendance are bound to believe you.
September 25th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
Ok enough about Fresno, SAN JOSE STATE is the immediate target!
September 25th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
September 25th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
John Fonoti,
MANUIA LOU ASO FANAU!
(I hope I got this right, or else I better get a good bodyguard.)
September 25th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
kazz,
i like your passion.
i hated that BS-er fresno fan too.
what a bunch of crock he wrote up and got the national media to jump on the bandwagon.
September 25th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Eh,
Ainokea if Granke look like da Elephant Man... Jus' as long as braddah plays wit hot (pidgin to english translation = "heart") and leaves it on da field!
September 25th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
here's tonights news
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zN5c6qIM6U
September 25th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
I don't know what made me more upset. His BS claims or the fact that the local media ate it up. I had to listen to B.C. and Jeff Portnoy give their 0.02 about the "dangers" of Aloha Stadium and they didn't even bother to try to challenge those accusations. Lord knows "controversy" sells and garners ratings and listeners right?
However I almost flipped out when Lois Manin stood up for our people when she said that she'll take the accusations seriously but at the same time she was the only one that had the olos to say that "during a rivalry game, there are bound to be issues and false claims to make the other fans look bad" (not word for word, but this is the summary of her statement to KITV after the accusations).
KUDOS TO LOIS MANIN!!!
The people of Hawai'i are some of the BEST people in this country and while "people" like Cokie Roberts can go on saying that Obama vacationing in Hawaii is questionable because it "shows he's not in tune with 'American Values'", we all know where this bias is coming from.
Well, if Hawaii doesn't represent traditional American Values, then what the hell are "traditional" American values???? Obviously people like Ms. Roberts feel that family, respect, honesty, and humility are not part of "traditional" American values because quite honestly the people of Hawaii are the very definition of all of this. Hell, we set the standard!!!
BOOOOYAH!
(blood pressure = 180/115)
September 25th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
chawan where in the pnw are you?
September 25th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
ok, time to sleep
hope it gets warmer here.
September 25th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
wash
September 25th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
Medic ... medic ... Where is James when you need him? Get to Kazz's house, please.
chawan_cut: Good night. I'm sending over some of our heat to you via FedEx. Send me some of your cold.
September 25th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
Thanks, as always, chawan_cut, for your news clips, much appreciated.
September 25th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
chawan not asking what you doing...... asking where in da state are you ie city, county, rural, suburbs
September 25th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
By the way, it was mentioned earlier about Graunkes looks. He got his face scraped up pretty good in the OSU game.
September 25th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
Hiya!
Welcome, NALANI! So good to see you on the blog!
September 25th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
floridated,
you're welcome. i'm abroad too, so i'm glad i can help out others out there like me.
koakane,
if i tell you, i'd have to kill you. well, not really, but send over koamahu for a "visit".
jason,
thanks, but no worries. the forecast is supposed to get better next week. you could send over some other stuff, but that wouldn't be possible.
September 25th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
ho boy, I'm coming to the SJSU game in high spirits
September 25th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
so chawan you dont know where you at also. have a good time
if your up bremerton way visit simon frazer univ. lots of partying on weekends dea
September 25th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Chawan - i can come over and keep you real warm. mmm mmm good!!!
September 25th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
Happy Birthday John Fonoti!
Koakane,
You going back to the cabana aftah da game?
September 25th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
Aloha to da Ohana!
I agree with SteveM and Fla Ted...it don't get any better than "Nalani". Changing to another name is like making a wet bird fly at night...duh.
Could not believe my eyes as I watched as I watched a 5'6" (my size) midget completely flummox the USC defense. And a freshman too! Hats off (and a deep bow) to OSU and their Coach Cav led O-line. Can't forget their defense...ferocious! Afalava was on fire!
Good to see Kekoa on board again. Must be feeling bettah! Rest up for Saturday, my bruddah!
September 25th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
D1
I heard that Koakane was bringing his sleeping bag for after the game, "jus in case".
September 25th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Happy Birthday Hiflyer. Hope your birtthday brings you good health.
September 25th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
Hi Wena. How are things going with the school? Hope it won't be too long before everything is settled. Looking forward to seeing you all soon.
September 25th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
d1 yea cause BG making soup for whom ever comes back. so some of us decided to keep him company till then.
why thinking of comming back if so we maybe come out before game up if we bussing dem up. might have to start the fire up for warming up BG soup and other food neva eat. also hear going get desserts left ova. if comming bring one big pot to boil water for kope or tea cause still going have mucho budwiser
September 25th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Good Evening Tsaikos!!
Sorry - off topic
Just got home from the Aina Haina Neighborhood meeting with the new owners of the Shopping Center. Pretty interesting what the owners and some of the attendees were saying. Both sides have to "walk the talk". Owners are committed for the long term and will spend the money to renovate. The residents want Foodland, 76 gas station, McDonalds, Jacks.... I hope that the residents support the tenants after all the renovations are done and the rents are higher.
September 25th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Welcome Nalani!
I would go with your own name for a blog name. It's nice.
September 25th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
kk, sounds like its going to be a late niter. Good thing we're coming a bit later in the afternoon. The day won't seem as long then.
Is it any cooler on the wesside? it's soo hot and brilliant me decided to bake cookies tonight. What a mess, the kitchen it so hot that the cookies are taking long to cool. I have cookies all over the place.
September 25th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
myki - if the cookies are ruined, give them to me and I will take care of throwing away....
September 25th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Hi Myki,
Oh..the preschool. We are waiting for "zoning". They say they have 40 something cases still on their desk, and they are short staffed. Hopefully someone in "zoning" will read this and pass us already." Little Learners Preschool"
One of my church friends says he waits like 6-8 months for zoning. I can't believe how hard starting a business is.
September 25th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
My daughter will be at the UH game....UH student cheering section. Hope it doesn't rain!
September 25th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Stretch, you have a deal. If any are left after the game you are welcome to dispose of them.
Hang in there Wena, it will be worth the wait!
September 25th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
Stretch ~ Is there a breakfast place called "Jacks" in the Center?
September 25th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Kekoa - it is THE Jacks that people talk about.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
For those of you wondering about Tyler's "facial injuries"...helmet + chin strap = lacerations. Welcome to the wonderful world of football. Now, you're going to ask why don't all players have these? QB's helmets/chin straps have to be slightly looser than others so that they can call the plays. This makes them irritate the skin. That's why so many quarterbacks keep the unshaven look...ie: Favre, Colt, etc.
Just an fyi...
Go Warriors!!
September 25th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Wena: Tell your daughter to be smart, and to help others be smart too. No cheering when UH is on offense. Yell loud constantly when UH is on defense.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Stretch ~ Someone had suggested a BCC be held there one Sunday. Is there enough room to hold the Tsaiko crew?
September 25th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
myki not dat bad but nothing like drinking a gallon of ice wata and having the ac on to cool off.
naaaaaaaaaaaa if we can hang at Ige's for 14 hours saturday going be easy.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Great Obama Rally at Kailua High School and even nicer was getting the mahalo postcard from the softball coaches.
Congratulations to the Wahine and on to victory Warriors.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Just saw the Aina Haina meeting that Stretch described on the news. Recognized Aina Haina school cafeteria and remembered eating many lunches in the shopping center shops--everyone except Chucky-E-Cheese's.
Didn't remember Jack's looking so large inside--did they expand in the last 10 years? First time I went to Jack's was a breakfast pre-meeting the morning the parents and I started to network Aina Haina school in the early 90's.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
Ching's Nursery can appeal to circuit court, but as WassupDoc has pointed out, because DCCA issued a ruling dismissing the appeal, UH can start construction on Ching/Cooke Field immediately.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Stretch ~ Say it ain't so!...Chuck E. Cheese is getting the boot out of the center? Wow!...that is hardcore changes by the owners. Guess they didn't what all those criminal element kids hangin' round and jackin' cars from out of da center.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
And yes, it's hot here in Salt Lake too.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
jason I no kea if the students yell all da time because at least they at the game, having fun and supporting the team. seen too many game where the students were getting the shaft and started to dwindle because they got no luv. I like to see the old atmosphere come back where the students in back of team and yelling their head off. this is college ball and at times we forget that its not only the fball players that make up UH but the oddah students to. they earned the right to be there and enjoy the game however dey like as long as no one get physically hurt.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
Hot here on da wessai of Kauai too. I fell asleep after dinner & just woke up to get the dishes done and food put away.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
Jacks on the weekend would not be a good place to have a CC. Place is too crowded and pretty small. If it is a group of 4, that would be okay but anything more is a problem.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
Kekoa - hey now, I used to be one of those kids who used to hang out at Chuck E Cheese after school. They are going to move to the City Square in Kalihi.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
I have no problem with folks having fun — as long as they don't make noise on offense. I want a large, boisterous, and intelligent student fan base. Or is that too much to ask from UH students? (Sometimes I wonder ...)
September 25th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
FloridaTed, KonaGirl -- thanks, I sorta get it. Only thing is, if you compare against the Sept. 22 photo of Graunke, well, he looks like he fell face-first sometime in the past three days.
Unless the poor guy has a _nasty_ case of lozalized acne or something.
OR MAYBE...more Mack trickeration. "Coach Tomey, did you see the WB blog? Graunke's looking pretty beat up these days!"
September 25th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
lozalized >> localized. I have no idea how that happened.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
Ha!...Stretch, I can't imagine you doing anything unlawful. Your mom seems like she would be pretty hard to run from!
September 25th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
Myki ~ Your cookies would be a welcome relief in any weather! (I figure if I schmooze early enuff, I'll get to help dispose of the cookies).
Wena ~ I'll talk to W/doc - Tom Mui - and BHF2 at the t-gate. They're the team you need to send to that zoning office to shake things up! It shouldn't take so long for something so vital for a community to have.
Auwe! Any of you 3 up and lurking? Any other Tsaiko's work in city offices that could help make a phone call to the right person? Wena put a lot of time and money into this project, let's see what we can do to help.
September 25th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
Well I guess usc lost makes our lost a little better looking.
September 25th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
Cookies done, dishes washed, kitchen clean. I guess it's time to go to bed.
Good night all !
September 25th, 2008 at 11:20 pm
...ahhh, myki.... nah, never mind...
September 25th, 2008 at 11:20 pm
jason you need to lighten up. intellegent UH student in the classroom yes but one needs to be a loud and boisterous fan at athletic events without being labeled unintellectual. (time and place) and I wonder
September 25th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
Nitey Nite and Sweet Warrior Dreams!
September 25th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
nite lizk see you at sat tgate,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,comming? if so we de dea by 11.
September 25th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
kekoa if you lurking what time you planning to be at tgate? need the fire for the oysters? how are the buggas going be shuked? and we need to bring our own secret sauce or you bringing dat also.
September 25th, 2008 at 11:35 pm
wow we must be in the navy portion now ....... think this is the silent service branch.
eh pride you up?
September 25th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
Koakane ~ I was just going to bring extra coals just in case no nuff. Use da grill ovah deah. Got some Korean hot sauce. I'll bring some tools.
You still bringing extra ice? I wish we still had our truck. Every week da load gets heavier. I'll be there early, drop some stuff, and den go pick up Liz at 11:00 AM and come back, 'cause she might need to go somewhere.
September 25th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
mmmm... oysters...
Whoosh!
September 25th, 2008 at 11:54 pm
eh patnah get one chest full or ice so no worry about dat. can use for drinks. think we get enough coals but you bring just in case den. asports was mentioning her secret sauce to so looks like going be a winna for the oyster fest. if you bring da tent james, ajoe and I can put da bugga up for you. think we going bust out again. eh you planning to stay afta game?
September 25th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Jacquizz Rodgers, hey the engineer spelled that one right, eh?
kind of reminds of a barry sanders
September 26th, 2008 at 12:23 am
sup al you and son making a reappearance on sat? pride go be rolling in at 2 he said
September 26th, 2008 at 12:27 am
well the sub is submerged and running silent so might as well turn in. good nite to the pueo's
stay well and enjoy esme whoooooooooooooooosh
September 26th, 2008 at 12:30 am
yup. we will be there.
September 26th, 2008 at 1:38 am
early season hype - lots of depth meant lots of PT for more players, coach mac would be rotating players unlike JJ...last week, Fonoti and Veikune took 80+ reps of the 86, no report on Sol and Adam...what happened to Allen-Jones and Purcell and anyone else on the trip at DE...ST reports Lane took all the reps at OSU- what happened to the fresh legs hype...just wondering out loud since everyone is running silent and deep tonight.
September 26th, 2008 at 3:43 am
Good morning everyone! And, a happy Aloha Friday, too!!! \
Well, tomorrow is the day we begin our defense of the WAC title. Yeah!
September 26th, 2008 at 5:11 am
Wow, the playroom is empty.
September 26th, 2008 at 5:27 am
I've always thought that the best Hawaii team that I have seen in recent years was the 2006 football team. I sort of gave them a slight edge over the 1992 team. That is just my opinion.
There is however a computer ranking system that rates all of the college teams every week and then at the end of the year comes up with a final rating. Those ratings would give the edge to the 1992 team. Here is the top eleven UH teams.
1992 - 18th
2007 - 20th
1981 - 23rd
2006 - 26th
1988/1989 - 30th
2001 - 40th
1984 - 41st
1980 - 46th
1986/2002 - 49th
My favorite is still that 2006 team though. I really enjoyed watching them play.
Hawaii was rated 60th, before last night's game in Corvalis. With OSU beating USC, we will get a higher rating after we beat SJSU this week.
September 26th, 2008 at 5:29 am
That '88/'89 team with "Mento" Maeva and the gang was exciting to watch. Those were fun times.
September 26th, 2008 at 5:34 am
morning gang!
happy aloha friday
good morning Pride. - 2006 team was one of my favorites too, they beat a lot of good teams that year
September 26th, 2008 at 5:41 am
Got to watch a little bit of that football game last night between USC and Oregon State. Congratulations to Joe Seumalo and Coach Cavanaugh for getting their respective lines prepared to play. At this point, both teams know their techniques, plays, coaching points, and opponent's tendencies. At some point in time, someone has to make the decision to go out and not take crap from anyone and just hit somebody. The Beavers made that decision before the game that they would dominate the line of scrimmage. The Beaver's expected to dominate the line of scrimmage and that is what they did. Don't misunderstand me, that little guy carrying the ball is one hell of a ball player but, the game was decided by the big boys up front. OSU decided to play football. USC decided that they wanted to hurry up and get on the plane so that they could go back home to L.A. and watch ESPN shower them with praise like they did all last week(Long sentence).
September 26th, 2008 at 5:44 am
ohio!
September 26th, 2008 at 5:44 am
Yeah you're right Loa.
For all the old timers, another one of my favorite teams was the 1973 team. That was the last year in Division 2 for Hawaii. The first year that Hawaii started earning a D1 rating was in 1974. Dave Holmes was the head coach in 1973, with a 9 and 2 team that beat the Washington Huskies in Seattle. I believe those were the Sonny Sixkiller days in Seattle.
September 26th, 2008 at 5:46 am
Morning Chawan and Loa.
September 26th, 2008 at 5:49 am
Good Morning Tsaiko Family!
Happy Aloha Friday!
Pride. - my son's metal shop teacher was on the 1973 team.
September 26th, 2008 at 5:50 am
~•~Good Morning Tsaikos and Warrior Nation!!! ~•~
I don't see the UH vs. SJSU game listed on the ESPNGameplan schedule for this weekend! I think it's been dropped, or it was never really planned. Off-island Tsaikos will have to pick up the Oceanic feed, listen to 1420, or follow the game here - on the Warrior Beat!
September 26th, 2008 at 5:52 am
Hiya~
September 26th, 2008 at 5:53 am
Hi gang! Hiya Ronnie! - Re: my 427 post -
Please tell me I'm wrong.....
September 26th, 2008 at 5:53 am
Ronnie...you got mail...Good Morning
Good Morning brew....
Good Morning ST and the Tsai-kos!
ST, re Summerlin...wear clean underwear!
September 26th, 2008 at 5:54 am
Pride. - 1973 - Dr. Kaloi's freshman year? was Elton Shintaku also on that team?
September 26th, 2008 at 5:54 am
Wierd. I typed Aloha Kakahiaka and the blog said it was a duplicate comment and wouldn't post it!
September 26th, 2008 at 5:58 am
Hiya Liz - Look at your post #8!
Oh - and you don't get to jump in and tell me that I'm wrong! You did plenty of that in OR.
September 26th, 2008 at 6:00 am
Yes I believe officer Elton Shintaku was on that team.
Ronnie, what is your son's shop teacher's name.
I have a guy that works with me who claims that he was on that team. I think that he's pulling my leg, because I never heard of him? Has anyone ever heard of this guy by the name of Levi Stanley?
September 26th, 2008 at 6:02 am
Why are you Tsaikos up so early? Is it Saturday yet?
Okay - I'll admit it... I'm also looking forward to the Alabama at Georgia game tomorrow!
September 26th, 2008 at 6:02 am
Morning, Tsaiko-Nation and Tsai-Meister.
Well, now we know that all our team needs is a few parts to work properly and we're off and running. Off course, those parts are very important. We've lost to two excellent teams and yet, looking a little closer, we've showed glimpses of what we can be when all parts are working.
This Saturday I'm really looking forward to see that all the necessary adjustments have been made and we'll start to roll as defending WAC champions.
Amazing how this game has taken on huge importance. The Oahu fans better show up in droves and support the Warriors, otherwise better not complain.
This is it, GO WARRIORS, show your mettle !!!
September 26th, 2008 at 6:02 am
You guys crack me up.
September 26th, 2008 at 6:08 am
12th man is going to make a big difference this week.
We are entering the second quarter of the season. We need to build momentum to get us through these tough two quarters coming up. This week is a big must win. It needs to be similar in effort to last year's Boise State game.
Crowd needs to be ready to rumble, and the team will respond.
September 26th, 2008 at 6:10 am
Levi Stanley - hmmm, that name sounds familiar
September 26th, 2008 at 6:11 am
Oh wait - BREW - You're WRONG! (again...)
I now see the game on the ESPN college football scoreboard, and they show the ESPN Gameplan (and 360) symbol. Sorry that I panicked earlier when I didn't see it on my DirecTV listing or on two other usually reliable sources.
September 26th, 2008 at 6:11 am
hi brew!
Yeah- your 427- You;re wrong as per your 433...
Bwahahaha!
Pride- it's much more fun than watching us in person...
(silence)
September 26th, 2008 at 6:14 am
Our team needs to learn how to play with intensity. OSU had intensity, and USC didin't. Weber State played the first half with intensity, and Hawaii didn't.
As fans, we can kokua our Warriors and give them an example of what it means to play with intensity by cheering with intensity. That is how we can make ourselves a part of the team.
That should be this week's motto, high intensity. Play with a high level of intensity.
September 26th, 2008 at 6:17 am
Pride. - his name is Dennis Walters. He mentioned that he played when June was a backup QB.
Brew - whew... you scared me for a second! Hopefully ESPN 360 will show then entire game, unlike the Weber St game where we lost most of the second half! Thank goodness Garret let me watch his TV using his slingbox!!!
September 26th, 2008 at 6:17 am
Actually, brew's "wrong" turns ended up being ok... luckily my niece was navigating from the back seat and out us right.
Brew even kept me away from the stadium long enough to allow the Warriors to score against OSU. One I got to my seat, it was all over...
And I nevah take up wafan's invitation to see a man about a horse to give da team a chance...
Bwahahaha!
September 26th, 2008 at 6:19 am
Oops, time to start working. Esme and out. Whoooooooooooosh.
September 26th, 2008 at 6:22 am
sorry for the typos, typin the da dark w/o glasses...
Actually, brew808 is a very devoted and generous Tsai-ko of the bes' kine.
Fun to tease with like xs-homey but waaay more secretive.
Hi Ronnie!!!
HI PRIDE.!
September 26th, 2008 at 6:24 am
Hey..... I don't like lines or crowds! Just because everyone is making a left turn and all the signs say go that way.... doesn't mean we have to also! Oh, I forgot.... driving Mz. Lizzy!
September 26th, 2008 at 6:24 am
Hi Liz!
September 26th, 2008 at 6:37 am
Brew,
For some reason ESPN doesn't show it on either the Warriors or SJSU's schedules like they were earlier in the week, but it does still show up in their master schedule for the weekend. http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/schedules Who knows? From what Comcast told me they don't get programming info from ESPN until sometime Friday or even as late as Saturday morning. I know my TiVo has never picked up the programming info until Friday night at the earliest (with repeated forced calls.) Crossing my fingers.
September 26th, 2008 at 6:39 am
Happy Aloha Friday gang. Yea baby ! Manana is knocking on the screen door for a Warrior Victory.
What if Hawaii had to play OSU after they beat USC, instead of before?
Would like to hear from our coaches on a their point of view for that gameplan.
September 26th, 2008 at 6:43 am
I watched most of the Oregon State game last night (I was not brave enough to pre-empt Grey's Anatomy for fear of wife reprisals). It made me feel a whole lot better about the game two weeks ago. As Pride highlighted they dominated the USC lines and pretty much ran at will. They also held McKnight to like 10 yards rushing, which makes our rushing performance not so bad, especially considering the injuries.
They also did it largely without Sammie Stroughter, who was gimpy most the game. Impressive. Good luck to the Beavs. If Florida wins the SEC and OSU finishes high in the PAC-10 it certainly can't hurt us.
September 26th, 2008 at 6:43 am
Oh oh....Ronnie is ignoring me again.... Can you share your Fresno plans w/ me (email)? I pulled the plug on my big group drving to raisin country. Our work schedules have changed (24/7 operations) and most of my pals really do work (unlike me). Please let me know if there are one or two tix available with your gang. I might still be able to sneak off and drag one buddy. Please....
September 26th, 2008 at 6:44 am
Time to get ready for work...
latahs!
September 26th, 2008 at 6:49 am
Howzit expat! Kind-of nerve-racking not knowing (for sure) if the game will be carried on ESPN Gameplan or not. Last year, I had both GP, and H-Tel so it wasn't a problem. I still don't know of anyone successfully getting the Oceanic feed for the WeberSt game. I did successfully buy and watch the BoiseSt. v-ball game last Sat. It was a high-quality feed, and of course the results were terrific! I'll have to keep all my fingers, toes, and eyes crossed for tomorrow's game.....
September 26th, 2008 at 6:55 am
Good Morning Tsaikos!!
Happy Birthday to UHFan808!!
Happy Aloha Friday to All!!
September 26th, 2008 at 6:55 am
Pride and expat are right on with their analysis of the OSU victory over the former #1 trojans. I would add one more observation - the gang tackling (especially in that 1st half) was AWESOME! That's the way the Warriors need to play -
F•U•L•L•O•U•T••••F•U•R•Y!!!
September 26th, 2008 at 6:58 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY UHFan808
September 26th, 2008 at 6:59 am
Hi Brew! I wasn't ignoring you, it was just the second paragraph of my response to Pride. I would never ignore you, you're one of my Reno buddies!!!!
I'll send you an email about Fresno.
September 26th, 2008 at 7:02 am
Happy B-day
Ms. UHfan808!!!!
September 26th, 2008 at 7:03 am
Happy Birthday UHFan808!!!!!
Happy belated birthday Hiflyer!!!!
September 26th, 2008 at 7:09 am
•UHFan808!!!••Happy•Birthday!!!•••UHFan808!!!••Happy•Birthday!!!••UHFan808!!!••Happy•Birthday!!!•
•Happy•Birthday!!!••UHFan808!!!•• Happy•Birthday!!!•••UHFan808!!!••Happy•Birthday!!!••UHFan808!!!•
•UHFan808!!!••Happy•Birthday!!!•••UHFan808!!!••Happy•Birthday!!!••UHFan808!!!••Happy•Birthday!!!•
•Happy•Birthday!!!••UHFan808!!!•• Happy•Birthday!!!•••UHFan808!!!••Happy•Birthday!!!••UHFan808!!!•
~•~•~•~
♪ ♫ 
~•~•~ Happy Birthday UHFan808!!!~•~•~ 
♪ ♫ 
~•~•~•~
•HAWAII•GO•WARRIORS!!!•HAWAII•GO•WARRIORS!!!•HAWAII•GO•WARRIORS!!!•HAWAII•GO•WARRIORS!!!
GO•WARRIORS!!!•HAWAII•GO•WARRIORS!!!•HAWAII•GO•WARRIORS!!!•HAWAII•GO•WARRIORS!!!
•HAWAII•GO•WARRIORS!!!•HAWAII•GO•WARRIORS!!!•HAWAII•GO•WARRIORS!!!•HAWAII•GO•WARRIORS!!!
GO•WARRIORS!!!•HAWAII•GO•WARRIORS!!!•HAWAII•GO•WARRIORS!!!•HAWAII•GO•WARRIORS!!!
September 26th, 2008 at 7:11 am
brew808,
did i ever thank you for the haiku prize you passed along to me? i got the prize at the 2nd anniversary party. i forgot if i did. thank you.
September 26th, 2008 at 7:17 am
Darn - I should have practice that one first....
•UHFan808!!!••Happy•Birthday!!!••UHFan808!!!••Happy•Birthday!!!••UHFan808!!!••Happy•Birthday!!!•
•Happy•Birthday!!!••UHFan808!!!••Happy•Birthday!!!••UHFan808!!!••Happy•Birthday!!!••UHFan808!!!•
•UHFan808!!!••Happy•Birthday!!!••UHFan808!!!••Happy•Birthday!!!••UHFan808!!!••Happy•Birthday!!!•
•Happy•Birthday!!!••UHFan808!!!••Happy•Birthday!!!••UHFan808!!!••Happy•Birthday!!!••UHFan808!!!•
September 26th, 2008 at 7:26 am
What I liked best about OSU's victory over USC is that all 4 touchdowns were scored by the Rogers brothers. They had two each. I wonder if that can be a new statistic - like "Most touchdowns scored by brothers in the same game"...
September 26th, 2008 at 7:29 am
Happy Birthday to UH Fan808!
So how old are you again, young lady? 30? 24? Sumfin like dat?
September 26th, 2008 at 7:30 am
Greetings and Blessings Warrior Nation!
September 26th, 2008 at 7:33 am
Most Touchdowns Game - 7 - Rashaun Woods, Oklahoma St. vs. SMU, Sept. 20,2003
Does that count? He is a "brother"!
BTW - he was a #1 pick by the Niners and a BUST! 
September 26th, 2008 at 7:41 am
chawan - You're welcome!
Enjoy, cherish, whatever...
Again...You're welcome!
BTW - there was a discussion of you playing OL on some team? I'd like to see your Lego playbook!
September 26th, 2008 at 7:53 am
Hiya Brew!
Funny how some people make such an indelible impression on your daily activities. Your name, for instance. Everytime I pour myself a nice cold 'brew' - I expect some wild man to jump out of nowhere and knock me on my a$$ in F-U-L-L O-U-T F-U-R-Y! Bwhahaha!
I'll have to keep my head on a swivel at the T-gate, and my back to the wall. Oh...and lucky me! I'm driving Mz Lizzy!
September 26th, 2008 at 7:57 am
brew,
not sure about OL. here i am trying to lose weight. i think the only person i could block is maybe midori7.
September 26th, 2008 at 8:00 am
brew - did you "earn" your shotglass??
September 26th, 2008 at 8:04 am
No act, you like tackle her....
September 26th, 2008 at 8:07 am
Happy birthday UHfan808! Sorry I won't be there to celebrate with you guys tonight.
Stephen: Hehe, "Hello Jim and Kekoa." No need to correct your son, it's nice to make blog shoutouts on the radio! Although, it's Jamie and Kekoa ...
brew808: Ugh, don't remind me about Rashaun Woods. That was one of my worst calls — I heard everyone saying, He's not fast enough, but I stubbornly thought he had deceptive speed, and I liked him at the end of the 1st round. And ... ouch.
koakane: We're going to have to disagree here. I don't think it's too much to ask folks not to yell on offense. Fans have to be the 12th man — they need to help the team, not hinder. Isolated fans around the stadium yelling might not hurt too much, but when you have bunches of students with Thunderstix ... IDK how it sounds to everyone else, but it's pretty loud to me, even when I'm listening to the radio broadcast with my earphones.
I think it's telling: You have the cheerleaders telling folks to be quiet, you have fellow students telling people to be quiet (multiple times!), and sometimes, the players signal the fans to be quiet. But they don't pay attention.
September 26th, 2008 at 8:26 am
eh! New post is up!
September 26th, 2008 at 8:30 am
now that would be considered holding and a 10 yard penalty. can't have stupid penalties to put the offense in bad field position!
October 23rd, 2008 at 1:11 am
Sending Flowers Abroad
That's pretty cool, thanks.
October 25th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
tv tuner software
How true! Well, I do not know what others are thinking.
November 21st, 2008 at 1:27 am
cox cable tv schedule
Great information. I will surely drop by again soon.
November 23rd, 2008 at 1:27 am
pc satellite tv software
This is what I have been looking for. Thanks!
November 25th, 2008 at 8:00 am
gold ankle bracelet
Good post. I am looking into these issues on my blog.
December 17th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
bb guns in the state of hawaii
As a result, TrackBack spam filters similar to those implemented against comment spam now exist in many weblog publishing systems..A
January 1st, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Amoxicillin itch.
Amoxicillin. Amoxicillin rash treatment.
February 23rd, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Prescription free amoxicillin....
Colonoscopy preparation and amoxicillin. Amoxicillin acne....