And the winner is ...
By Stephen Tsai
Al.
He gets the two front-row seats to Monday's Rainbow Classic games.
Give me a call, and I'll have the tickets left at Will Call.
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The final episode of the best television show, "SportsNight," was entitled, "Quo Vadimus" — Latin for "where are we going?"
The English translation was asked (peppered with a little French) yesterday in, of all places, a church foyer. Two season-ticket holders who had a miserable Christmas Eve demanded answers.
Because I'm a sports reporter, with nearly unlimited access, I, of course, had no answers.
Coach Mack said what everybody else has said: UH needs to cut down on sacks.
That also was the emphasis after the Sugar Bowl, which is why the Warrior quarterbacks spent the entire spring working under center. It was why Jake Heun was recruited, and why Aaron Kia practiced as a tight end.
But then Heun and running back David Farmer were injured in training camp, and injuries led to a shuffling on the offensive line, and the run-and-shoot wasn't effective with the QB under center and ...
Quo vadimus.
Then somebody mentioned that defensive back Ryan Mouton left Hawai‘i yesterday, and all of sudden it hit how much he'll be missed — and not just as a player.
What made Mouton important was his ability to transcend cliques. The best Warrior team in years — the one in 2006 — also was one separated into a few groups. The alpha group was led by Samson Satele, and his willingness to include Colt Brennan into the fold solidified the offense. Brennan set the records that year, but it was Satele who led the team. Some claimed he was the offensive line coach that year.
Mouton also had that impact. Mouton and Keao Monteilh were the leaders of the secondary. Mouton also pushed his roommate, wideout Malcolm Lane, to become a more aggressive player. Everybody liked and respected Mouton.
More than anything, the Warriors need a leader next year, somebody who can interact with all groups. It should be John Estes. More likely, it will be Rocky Savaiigaea, if he can stay healthy. And if he's serious about it, JoPierre Davis also is ready to step up.
So maybe that's the answer. The Warriors will go as far as somebody will lead.
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The Advertiser sports gang had our Christmas lunch today (it actually might be for 2007, deadlines and all). It was at Tsukiji Fish Market.
Our clerks
Our organizer
Our gang
The Warrior Beat
December 28th, 2008 at 4:45 am
Top 5
December 28th, 2008 at 4:50 am
Sneaky that Tsai Guy.
December 28th, 2008 at 4:52 am
Mr. Tsai is that venue in Haleiwa already set-up or are they still looking? E-mail me if they need help. Have lots of scources.
December 28th, 2008 at 4:53 am
real sneaky
December 28th, 2008 at 4:55 am
and brilliant.
the warriors will go as far as someone will lead. touch'e
December 28th, 2008 at 4:59 am
Dragged over from previous blog...
December 28th, 2008 at 4:53 am
Pride ~ Ha!…You know I’ve always been one that encouraged your involvment with motivating the fb players. I know you are just kidding about ‘helping’ the wahine in that way…but then again, maybe they could use a little help with their inside game. Maybe learn from you how to block out better under the boards…step on a few toes, Hmmmm!
I meant for the wbb coach to be the next project dat me and my able assistant rabble rouser bhf2 could help get off the ground. Tsaiko's made enough noise to get Frazier to move on.
December 28th, 2008 at 5:05 am
Pride,
What is your opinion on LWJ , why he is having difficulty? have a theory.
Like to hear yours . THANKS.
December 28th, 2008 at 5:12 am
Sorry to hear that Funaki is going to be switched to RB. While GA proved to be the starter, IF could have used more effectively if he was substituted more often. Because of his style of play he seemed to get the crap beat out of him by the 2nd half and lost focus but still could have been effective at times while GA gained perspective from the sidelines.
December 28th, 2008 at 5:34 am
I didn't mean to be "sly."
But it dawned on me that the answers won't come from recruiting or coaching changes or scheme changes. The Warriors just need someone, like Samson Satele or Ryan Mouton, to step up and be the bad-ass leader. They need somebody to drive the summer workouts. I think Rocky has the personality, but he doesn't have the playing time. Maybe it has to come from Funaki or Alexander. But every big-time UH team had one. It usually came from the offensive line. Like Vince Manuwai. Vince was scary.
December 28th, 2008 at 5:36 am
808ike. LWJ is a sprinter, not a dancer. He needs to run in the old style offense where they create a hole for you in a specific spot, you give him the ball and tell him to explode through that hole. Right now we're trying to get him to go laterally and feel for the soft spot and the explode when he finds it.
I believe that he would have been successful in that offense that Notre Dame ran, where you put him eight yards behind the line of scrimmage, hand him the ball, and by the time he hits the line of scrimage he's running 35 miles an hour. Our offense unfortunately is more suited to Pilares and Libre. LWJ needs to run north-south. He has a more difficult time going east-west and then changing direction and going north-south. He has a difficult time because he is just too fast. I wish we could run a few plays out of the old USC I or old Redskins Ace formation to better utilize his skills.
December 28th, 2008 at 9:29 am
morning!
December 28th, 2008 at 9:34 am
twelve! Hahaaaaaa!!!
December 28th, 2008 at 9:39 am
ST:
I don't know. Did SS's leadership stop Oregon State in '06, did Colt's leadership stop Georgia in the Sugar Bowl? 2009 will be, above all, a test for the run and shoot. It's OK against the little guys but against the BCS teams it has not proven to work.
December 28th, 2008 at 9:40 am
Aloha Kakahiaka!
Speaking of Redskins, I gotta go find me a TV carrying that game.
ALL FLAGS FLYING!
December 28th, 2008 at 9:42 am
Hi Guys. 15 ?
December 28th, 2008 at 9:43 am
PRIDE: Your analysis of LWJ (#10) is, as always, right on!
December 28th, 2008 at 9:46 am
Any chance that Mack hires a legit coach with extensive experience at the D1 or NFL level?
December 28th, 2008 at 9:51 am
I agree, leadership is a key for any team...but leadership is especially important for a team in transition like the Warriors.
December 28th, 2008 at 9:54 am
I hope that La Tech wins today. UH lost. BSU lost (to the #3 choice for MWC bowl teams). Fresno State lost. If La Tech loses, the WAC will end up 0-4 and the commentators will talk about that all offseason...and they will have the facts to back them up.
December 28th, 2008 at 9:55 am
"What made Mouton important was his ability to transcend cliques. The best Warrior team in years — the one in 2006 — also was one separated into a few groups. The alpha group was led by Samson Satele, and his willingness to include Colt Brennan into the fold solidified the offense."
Cliques? Divided we fall.
Individual chest-beating celebrations and clique-ishness says to me- immature, insecure, self-centeredness.
For the Warriors to be the best they can be, they must be ONE TEAM.
December 28th, 2008 at 9:57 am
The Baltimore Sun made a dig about UH...they didn't have to put things this harshly.
December 28th, 2008 at 10:04 am
Brian Smith was the OL coach at Portland State and Mouse Davis/Jerry Glanville are definitely friendly towards UH. Mouse tried having his QBs go primarily under center for the 2007 season...and found out that it didn't work for them and Mouse put the QB back in the shotgun.
JJ used to have QBs under center more and eventually shifted to having QBs in the shotgun. Mouse at Portland State last year came to the conclusion that the shotgun works best for the run-and-shoot. Now the current UH coaching staff has come to the same conclusion.
At least this spring (and during their summer workouts) the QBs and WRs will get a *LOT* more reps in the base offense instead of spending the time learning how to have the QBs take snaps under center and drop back.
December 28th, 2008 at 10:05 am
ST
I think I understand. Its like at my work place...we needed a leader years ago. We suffered from lack of leadership for several years...decisions took a very long time to make. Often issues were pass boiling point that further breakdown of relationships. People just did their own thing and no strong bond pulled us in anyone one direction...more like multiple self serving small goups going in different directions not achieving any greatness and any one thing. People just put in time and nothing extra. No vision. Once we got a strong good leader in a manger, change was hard but good. Good things happened because we worked towards it and new leaders emerged along with a common vision and that extra energy to go beyond just punching the clock but being the best in what we do. Our FB team needs those kinds of leaders to help us overachieve..or at least accomplish great things. Can't be someone just knighted but guy (s) that has leadership qualities either learned or born with or both. Sometimes its not obvious to other who that is...or even to that person...but someone who is honest, respected, hardworking (lead by actions and not just words), good communicator of sorts, and courageous. No clue who that is but if its Rocky...or Estes...then go get um bradas ! Lead us to victories in 2009 !
December 28th, 2008 at 10:11 am
Pride is correct about LWJ's running style, when he's healthy. He had some sort of foot injury for most of this year.
I think Pride is correct that UH can make some changes while still maintaining the framework of the four-wide principles. Instead of aligning LWJ to the side of the quarterback, he can align behind the quarterback. UH ran a version of the Pistol for 10 plays in 2007. And UH could always use a bigger slotback (tight end) in certain situations.
December 28th, 2008 at 10:18 am
Liz:
All teams have cliques. All workplaces have cliques.
The 2006 team had cliques. But Samson really held that team together. So did Nate Ilaoa. The players really respected Nasti.
Chad Owens was the leader of the 2004 team.
One of the best was early in the decade, with Manuwai, Chris Brown, Laanui Correa ruled.
December 28th, 2008 at 10:18 am
I thought Leon did good when JJ ran him out of the pistol.
December 28th, 2008 at 10:18 am
I'd like the tickets please for Monday and Tuesday, please.
I searched the SSC for the AddaJoe & Stretch, but we were sitting above them rather than across from them so I missed them. However, the Tsaiko traffic cone was there.
This was a hugely disappointing game - UH gave it away and the post-game comments from Coach Nash, Roderick Flemings, and the announcers were unsparing in their analyses.
Cannot stay on-line for two reasons - have a ton of work to do before a 3 pm meeting plus seriously brused but no broken bones couple of fingers on my right hand after getting it caught in the back hatch door of the car while putting on the new car cover so so it's really awkward to use a keyboard. .
BTW - Mahalo from Saturn The Dog for the four Tsai-kos and a friend who helped moved his doghouse from the backyard into the carport. In addition, BG gave us a big rug he was planning to throw away which DrDoc cut into two pieces to line the doghouse floor.
Fingers really hurt - have to go.
December 28th, 2008 at 10:20 am
mano1- I agree.
A natural leader will emerge when the individuals decide to put the team first and themselves next.
A leader can be appointed, but without total buy-in from the individuals, we will continue to see shot feet and ego penalties.
How to get total buy-in?
Each player seeks individual truth in the reason for his participation on the team, BELIEVES that he loves and is loved by his Higher Power, and love his teammates more than himself.
The rest is just football.
December 28th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Wassup:
I'll put you down for a Monday entry.
Tuesday's contest has not started yet.
December 28th, 2008 at 10:24 am
IMHO - true leaders are never "appointed"...
December 28th, 2008 at 10:26 am
brew808 they just think they are.
December 28th, 2008 at 10:27 am
BTW....
~~~•~~~~•~~Good..Morning..Tsaikos..and..Warrior..Nation!!!~~•~~~~•~~~
ST - Do you and the Tsaikos have that ark (not "dark) ready to go?
December 28th, 2008 at 10:28 am
For whatever it's worth....
Jeff "Sun God" Reinbold is the guest commentator for tonight's Sky Sport's NFL telecast here in London. Jeff had some very nice comments about Colt Brennen. He said it's only a matter of time before Colt is a starter and it's his accuracy that sets him apart from the other Qbs.
December 28th, 2008 at 10:29 am
One more comment for Liz -
Good Morning! AND GO NINERS!!!
December 28th, 2008 at 10:32 am
HAIL REDSKINS!!!
HiHo Brew
December 28th, 2008 at 10:34 am
mano1:
"I think I understand. Its like at my work place…we needed a leader years ago. We suffered from lack of leadership for several years…decisions took a very long time to make. People just put in time and nothing extra. No vision. Once we got a strong good leader in a manger, change was hard but good".
Hmmm..strong leader in a manger? Ahhh. By any chance, is your strong, good leader's initials "JC"?
December 28th, 2008 at 10:40 am
I'm interested in the tickets!
December 28th, 2008 at 10:41 am
Justin Smith takes out Jason Campbell.
Todd Collins comes in and shows his ineptitude.
Emergency QB (#5) called into action to rescue 'Skins....
Ahhhh.... but it's too late as the Niners march on (squeak by?) to V•I•C•T•O•R•Y!!!
December 28th, 2008 at 10:42 am
Good morning/ afternoon, Tsaiko-Nation and Tsai-Meister.
Finally back "home" from Jacksonville. No internet for almost a week, brutal, lol.
Not much to add about the football team, or the BB team for that matter.
The biggest danger is when teams in transition (still learning, not there yet, etc.) actually start thinking that they're good. It takes away 30% of effort right from the start.
Notre Dame always had the talent, but the Hawaii Bowl was the first game where they put it all together all season. They played with passion and effort, whereas the Warriors didn't come to play and everybody seemed shell shocked from the end of the first quarter on, including the coaches. We all saw that shell shocked look in all our losses this year.
The BB team counted CSTU as a win and again the 30% rule applied.
ST,
Your lead in is right on and addresses exactly what we need.
Coming up will be another transition year for the Warriors, but with excellent talent coming in. We shall find out in a hurry what this coaching staff is made of, much more so than the past season.
I really don't know what's going on with this BB team........
December 28th, 2008 at 10:43 am
d1島 - Should you win, who will be your court-side date?
December 28th, 2008 at 10:51 am
morning tsai-ko kane's and wahine's.
leadership mmmmmmmmmmmmm
huge down pour just finished on wessai man I thought it was over with. sitting in my chair with my kope and watching a good NE vs Buffalo game.
btw I am interested also
December 28th, 2008 at 10:58 am
My 2 cents Re: Team Leadership -
TEAM LEADERSHIP is critically important! Out of the list of past leaders cited by ST - only Owens and Mouton were "outside" guys. All the rest (we need to include Colt for 2006-07) were "inside" guys, heavily involved in every down. That is also part of the formula - IMHO. You can be a vocal leader, or more importantly, leading by example (play/intensity on and off the field, and on the side-lines, in the class-room, cheering for other UH sports, etc.). For Colt, it partly started w/ throwing up during the SC game on national TV. We also caught glimpses of his locker-room/side-line pep talks. I don't think we realized how big a leadership loss the team took with Colt's graduation.
I was hoping Adam Leonard would take up some of the slack. But he seemed to get injured and not step up. Same w/ Solly - too quiet. You could see the intensity of the D- (and Team) when Mouton was in the game making big plays but alas - he too was hurt much of the time. There was NO ONE on the O- side to pick up the leadership role. Funaki was caught up in the QB shuffle. He is a leader - IMHO - and I continue to suggest having his take the lead on special teams.
What do you think?
December 28th, 2008 at 11:02 am
I am interested in the tickets. Thank you!
December 28th, 2008 at 11:03 am
BTW - My above post is purely based on my distant observations. I don't know the players, attend practices, or even most games. So - you're welcome to ignore and/or rip my post....
GO...N•I•N•E•R•S!!!
December 28th, 2008 at 11:07 am
Questions for A-Joe & Stretch -
- How were the seats at the BB game?
- Did you have trouble seeing past the standing players on the bench?
- What kind of half-time "snack" did you score?
- Did they bring (serve) you greenies in a up to your seats?
- Did any of the Rainbow Dancers wave to you?
December 28th, 2008 at 11:16 am
“I’m interested in the tickets.”
well, actually the #2 son is.
December 28th, 2008 at 11:17 am
“I’m interested in the tickets.”
December 28th, 2008 at 11:24 am
al is interested in the tickets!
December 28th, 2008 at 11:26 am
sjmacro is interested in the tickets.
d1島 is also interested in the tickets.
December 28th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Third entry for the bruddahs -
sjmacro is interested in the tickets.
d1島 is interested in the tickets.
December 28th, 2008 at 11:30 am
My take on leadership: The majority of times leadership comes to the forefront when there has been success or an accomplishment by a group of people. Leadership is usually a gauge. Did you ever hear any successful company or sports team who is successful not have good leadership? When you here of failures, mediocrity, lack of leadership/management second guessing is rampant.
From coaching experience, to bad play calling, to poor technique, to the lack of team unity, all comes to the forefront. GM our head coach is probably pondering making some important changes. He will not win a popularity contest but it will be decisions that he believes what will be best for the team. The old cliche is that leadership comes from the top and having a great supporting cast that can transcend that leadership to the rest of the group.
For those who are disappointed I believe we must appreciate what is accomplished by these athletes. Our sports teams are not coveted with 4 and 5 stars athletes. If it was all our coaches will look great and be considered great leaders. A handful of these type of athletes cannot carry the whole team.
December 28th, 2008 at 11:36 am
I'm more interested in your interest in the tickets Brew.
December 28th, 2008 at 11:38 am
PRIDE,
Thanks! Couldn't get back on site until now. A few years ago, saw
his high school video and if my mind serves me right, he is a gap
shooter than cutter. He is designated a hole to hit, when he's gets his
feet moving, then he's able to cut and elude defenders. It seems like, in
UH scheme, RB reads o-line, finds hole, cuts, then gets moving north-
south.
ST has ESP. He answered second question, in regards to OC
designing some plays to capitalize on LWJ abilities.
Thanks all!!!!!!!
December 28th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Hmmmmmmm..... very interesting.....
December 28th, 2008 at 11:39 am
perhaps the leaders will emerge at the end of spring training.
and ryan mouton will be sorely missed. you could see him coaching up the players on the field. i'd like to see him back upon the end of his nfl career.
December 28th, 2008 at 11:39 am
I'm interested in the tickets
Also, I'm interested in being the date of whoever wins the tickets.
December 28th, 2008 at 11:42 am
So when healthy, shouldn't LWJ be given a chance to return kick-offs - and showcase his open field/straight ahead speed?
December 28th, 2008 at 11:44 am
December 28th, 2008 at 11:44 am
Notice, in #45 - I did NOT inquire as to how the "date" ended...
December 28th, 2008 at 11:47 am
brew808 - I did thank ajoe for the terrific date but did decline to give him the "goodnight kiss"
December 28th, 2008 at 11:53 am
TMI...TMI... TMI... TMI... TMI...!!!December 28th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
I don't know about the 4 wide but LWJ lined up behind the QB and Funaki or Huen lined up on the side would be interesting. Question: Do OLs really want to play for UH? Seems rather thankless after the abuse they have been getting in this blog and in the media. Who would want to play tackle with no TE and no one to back you up but a scrawny 170 lbs back?
ST:
I think Pride is correct that UH can make some changes while still maintaining the framework of the four-wide principles. Instead of aligning LWJ to the side of the quarterback, he can align behind the quarterback. UH ran a version of the Pistol for 10 plays in 2007. And UH could always use a bigger slotback (tight end) in certain situations.
December 28th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
brew808,
Howzit! Wasn't ignoring you. Was away for awhile and wanted to catch up on the comments from yesterday/earlier today.
Hmmmm....first things first; let me win!, then I'll decide on who the date is.
btw, I did catch a glimpse of A-joe on the TV during a time-out last night.
December 28th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Whoah..... HA front page news... some peeps win the Super-Mega Lotto... some peeps win the $1 or quarter Wheel-of-Fotune slots.... some peeps say "BINGO!" and collect the jackpot... but our d1島 "did catch a glimpse of A-joe on the TV during a time-out last night."
December 28th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
...j/k
December 28th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Well, A-joe is a really great guy but those first two sound pretty good, too!
(not one to have the patience for BINGO)
December 28th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Hey I'm at my nephews yakadoshi at tsukiji and I think I see st across the restaurant.
December 28th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Jets score, blow extra point. Satele blocking well.
December 28th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Ooooo....Tsukiji!
Eh, wait! How come nobody invited us?!?!?!
December 28th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Somehow I'm not sold on JoPierre Davis being a leader. When Coach Mack called all the players together on the sideline during the Hawaii Bowl, JoPierre was far away from the rest of the team and was just down on one knee.
December 28th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Jason Campbell looks AWESOME today. gO Skins!
Kymry reports and ST sighting.
December 28th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Bess having a pretty good game. 3 catches in the 1st half and positive punt return yards. Some good PR for Hawaii by the announcers.
December 28th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Yep it was him and I was able to say hi and introduce myself.
December 28th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Poor ST... celebrity... hounded by his adoring fans... his posse... his groupies.... his Tsaikos....
December 28th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Kymry- did ST wonder if you brot cookies?
Lessee if Skins can keep the momentum to the very end. I hope so. Campbell looks like the QB he wants to be!
December 28th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
I just wanna see cooley get a TD. Argh skins fumble. Just saw Colt chewing gum on the sideline.
December 28th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Raider Nation rules the day, beats the Bucs...49'ers, redskins, who is cheering and who is crying at halftime..Brew is quiet in his corner, is the niners in trouble in the bay
December 28th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Raiders still have ... al....
'nuff said.
December 28th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
doesn't Al have any sons to take over the organization-he got to be in his 70's or 80's
December 28th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
The Tsaikos have an al also.... Are we as dysfunctional as the Raiders??
December 28th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
he shouldn't have hired lane kiffen, to inexperienced for a HC job...he needs to find another Madden...
December 28th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
...if Al had any offspring... they probably got fired!
December 28th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Hey.... I just noticed that there's an "al" in Ralph....
December 28th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Forget about just buying pizza, check out what Pennington bought Samson and the rest of Miami's OL:
December 28th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Bess leads Miami in receptions in the game...hope they win the game and make the playoffs!
December 28th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
I just read 3 bios of Al Davis and none of them mentioned any children.
December 28th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Dallas is going DOWN!!!
December 28th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
I'm NOT interested in the basketball tickets. Who wants to watch them lose to a no-name program again? I can't take it anymore!! Arghh!! I'm just wondering how much of a pass Coach Nash gets, because there's no improvement since he's taken over. The Hawaii fans, most of whom are bandwagoneers, are dying to get behind a team they can be proud of. As a basketball fan, I can't take mediocre basketball at what should be the D-1 level.
December 28th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
I must repeat.....
Dallas is going DOWN!!!
December 28th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
...but at least the 'boys season continues after this weekend.....
The stars at night, are big and bright,
deep in the heart of Texas,
The prairie sky is wide and high,
deep in the heart of Texas.
The sage in bloom is like perfume,
deep in the heart of Texas,
Reminds me of, the one I love,
deep in the heart of Texas.
The coyotes wail, along the trail,
deep in the heart of Texas,
The rabbits rush, around the brush,
deep in the heart of Texas.
The cowboys cry, "Ki-yip-pee-yi,"
deep in the heart of Texas,
The dogies bawl, and bawl and bawl,
deep in the heart of Texas.
December 28th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Hey...thinking of 'boys fans (other than A-Joe's date).... haven't heard from Rob25 in awhile. Did she and family head to LV yet?
December 28th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
Hmmmmm.... how are the 'boys doing now?
December 28th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Oxy - Your #88 is the reason JD da AD reported never cracked a smile during last night's game.... And it's pretty bad for Wahine and other UH sports too. Tough economy. Tough entertainment value. Tough choices for fans.
December 28th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
...reportedly...
December 28th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Late question.... Is "Tsukiji" the Todai/Makino-Chaya-like place at Ala Moana that serves king crab legs? Also, are cattle-calls over for the season/year?
December 28th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Argh. Sf td
December 28th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
December 28th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
December 28th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
I'm interested in the tickets.
December 28th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
How 'bout them Cowboys? Bwahahahahaha!
Switched over to the Miami game and enjoyed seeing two Warriors do their thing. 11-5 Patriots sit at home. Unreal. Sorry about your Jets ST. Quo vadimus applies to their coach and QB, I guess.
December 28th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Nedney FG is good. Niners win and finish 2008 w/ a (ok) 7-9 record.
....>>>>> SF 49ers + Mike Singletary --> 2009!!!
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December 28th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Bret Favre's last plays coming up.
December 28th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
I'm interested in the tickets.
Did i mention that today is Shelton's BDay? I could get off cheap by taking him to the games tomorrow! Ha.
December 28th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Nice one Brew!
December 28th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
I'm interested in the tickets.
Hey, wanted to comment on Stephen's topic. I totally agree. UH didn't lack talent this year, they lacked that intangible to get them thru some close games. We could've easily been 9-3 going into the Hawaii Bowl. At that point, that could've also created a different outcome in the bowl game.
These intangibles come from coaches too, but mainly from the players themselves. I know a few players who CAN step up, but we will all have to wait and see who actually will. And it will be up to the coaches to recognize and reward the right behaviors so that those leaders can continue to lead.
December 28th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Chad Pennington doesn't get a handshake from Brent. Oh well.
December 28th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Hi ST,
I'm also interested in the tickets for tomorrow night.
Thanks!
December 28th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Brew is so happy now. You're welcome!
So does anyone else here think the Warriors and Redskins have more in common than Colt?
December 28th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Not a bad year for Dolphins fans...still the only undefeated season, Marino's record intact, biggest turnaround since the '30's, and they're in the playoffs. We get to see our Warriors go up against the Ravens next week. Bess is getting all kinds of props from the announcers. Pretty good blocking today!
December 28th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
Hi Nalani. Hauoli Lahanau Shelton!!
December 28th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Sitting in the ATT store while Ukuboi dreams be drools.
December 28th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Dreams AND drools
December 28th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
Honesty now Brew808, how many thmes did it take for you to get #101 perfect?
December 28th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Denver or SD?
December 28th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
thmes = times
December 28th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
Brew, Jason, A House, and Whitey-all happy campers, the 49'ers beat a futile redskins team....skins need a qb next year, campbell is just a big guy without a nice passing touch and he can't locate his open receivers quick enough
December 28th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Jamarcus Russell is a half step better than ryan leaf, I hope there is a lot of improvement with the qb next year for the black and silver...
December 28th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
I'm interested in the tickets. If I win they go to Nalani!
December 28th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
i'm interested in the tickets too
December 28th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Hmmm....watch the WAC go 0'fer or cheer for Ding-o Dooley's team?
Discuss....
December 28th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
I am interested in the tickets. if i win, pls give to #2 son of al.
Good afternoon Tsaikos. neva have power outage, but was cancelled by my internet carrier, so had to look for another. this new one is much faster than the old one, but also cost more.
December 28th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
I'm gonna have a hard time pulling for Monku Monku Derek and the Dummi-dogs but it'll be harder listening to all the talk about the MAC overtaking the WAC.
December 28th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
We mention that the team had no strong leadership from with in. I've said it before, and must make notice of it again. The horrendous SB loss and the sudden departure of Coach Jones had a deep and lasting traumatic effect on the kids, particularly this year's seniors. Try as they might, I don't think they could fully recover from the "shell shock" of those two events.
This is why I feel that we can't be too hard on the team or the coaches at this point. Next year however, is a whole new "ball game" so to speak. I expect that we have enough talent returning to be contenders once more. It is also vital that we keep on the same upward curve as far as recruiting goes.
Quo Vadimus? The team leaders will know the answer to that question as they begin to emerge over the next few months. IMHO
December 28th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Ralph. I agree.
December 28th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Not a real Packers fan or worshipor of Favre but it was good to see him go out with a completion on his last pass (illegal forward lateral excluded)...if in fact, it was his last pass.
December 28th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
D1-
Go ofer. And if we can help Coach Drooley's opponents with some advice, let's do it. Didn't he do that to us when we played in the SB?
December 28th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
I am interested in the tickets. We don't get Rainbow Classic tickets with our student season package.
December 28th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
DPK,
I hear you.....
but it's the MAC!!!
December 28th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
Geez...Green Bay had two guys rush for 106 yards vs Detroit!
December 28th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
good luck and best wishes to coach Gerke. moving is part of the game for coaches and i have no problem with that. Gerke's leaving does not send any kind of message or negatives, but it does show that UH have good coaches who are coveted by other programs. Coach Mc's job is to not only to field a winning team, but it is a feather in his cap when he is able to help any of his asst. if you are jealous about your asst moving, then you are in the wrong business.
December 28th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Here's another contest: Since Stephen so aptly named today's post "Quo Vadimus," I have a free (lightly used) Sports Night box set to give away. This is the original yellow box set released in 2002, NOT the new blue 10th anniversary box set. I'm a huge fan of Sports Night (and anything Aaron Sorkin), so I'm going to pick up the 10th anniversary set for myself.
If you're interested, say "I'm interested in Sports Night." I'll pick a winner this evening.
December 28th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
I am interested in the tickets. for this is my 2nd entry, if win with this entry, give to the twins.
December 28th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
“I’m interested in the tickets.”
December 28th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
I am interested in the tickets. if i win with this entry, pls give to A House.
December 28th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
I liked that series, too.
I'm interested in Sports Night.
(no pressure, Jason, but you do realize that I am one of the few Tsaikos who know where to drop you off when it's time to go home! j/k
)
December 28th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
I’m interested in Sports Night.
But, if I win I insist on paying for the shipping costs.
December 28th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
Now, d1, you don't expect me to program a biased random number generator?
December 28th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
DPK. Mahalo. Football players are seen as tough guys and told to suck it up, man up, don't whine , etc. But when you wear your heart on your sleeve and become a Believer - you expose your sensitive underbelly. The shock of last year still resonates. It takes time to build up that spirit again.
We are so lucky to have "fixed" the infrastructure - coach, AD, Chancellor Hinshaw watchdog, facilities, etc.
All will be good. All will heal in good time and with good will.
December 28th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Jason,
Not unless you can get a job at IGT!
December 28th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
Ahh, nevah mind...Faith Hill convinced me to watch the Chargers-Broncos game
December 28th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
I remain interested in the tickets. This is my second posting re tickets.
December 28th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Mack needs to grow a pair and fire, YES FIRE, the O-line coach. anything less than that shows us that Mack is WEAK!!!
December 28th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Happy birthday, Shelton! Howzit, Nalani!
Enjoyed watching Davone play today.
Esme & whooosh...
December 28th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
if Al don't want his team then this al will take it.
tsukiji????
hungry now. i have plans to make osso bucco tonight. my inspiration came from d1's suggestion of "ed marinara".
December 28th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Excellent observation followed by an extraordinary solution that obviously required a lot of effort and research.
Good job. The check is in the mail.
December 28th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
happy birthday shelton!
December 28th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
"our" al - Mmmmmmm.... osso bucco..... When did you send out your invitations? Can I get a bowl of PBS as a starter?
December 28th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Howzit MeiLing, Liz...and mahalo DPK!
I'm (still) interested in the basketball tickets.
Our son Pono plays on the KS JV2 team. They are going to watch the UH game tomorrow night as a team with their coach Paka Bello, who works in the UH Athletics Dept. If we go to the game, Shelton and I will spy on the boys from afar. So much fun!
December 28th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
December 28th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Happy Birthday Shelton!!
I am still interested in the tickets.
December 28th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
I recently heard the sweetest rendition of "Waikiki"..... it was by some awesome wahine trio... sweet!!!
December 28th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Stretchette would like the tickets to the Rainbow Classic and invite her pal Addahknowsports to be her special guest....
December 28th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Brew #151....awwh
December 28th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
BTW taking Shelton to Assaggios (Ala Moana) tonight for his BDay w the kids. Kahai is home from staying at the hotel for a week with the UH team and we're enjoying having him back.
Assaggios makes great Ossu Bucco, but my favorite is Eggplant Parmesan. Hmmm - getting hungry already.
December 28th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
al,
Perhaps for tomorrow's dinner I might suggest "Joe Pesci"?
December 28th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Howzit Nalani.
Happy Birthday Shelton.
Have a great time at dinner.
December 28th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
Korean soap opera? --> Camelia CC?
Once, at the Oakland airport, there was a church choir group about to board the plane. It was someone's b-day (in the group). Before boarding the plane, they gathered around and sang her an awesome "Happy Birthday" in archipelago. That was chicken-skin beautiful....
December 28th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
Howzit D1....R we gonna see you at JV football again next year?
December 28th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
I mean.... a chicken-skin beautiful moment, and really a gift to everyone in the boarding area....
December 28th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
How do you sing in "archipelago"? You mean a capella?
I'm interested in the tickets, entry #2.
December 28th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Nalani,
Interestingly, that question may have to be answered after some of the questions raised here are answered.
December 28th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
GREAT IDEA!!! Let the ladies go to the game and the men will have the automatic "Pass"
December 28th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Do I get to enter more than once for the "Sports Night" giveaway?
(thought I'd ask that b4 Jason and brew get into it after comment #160)
December 28th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Actually, I should pull for Lala Tech. I am already locked in with them for my yahoo! picks....
December 28th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Stretch,
Save that trick for baseball season; the games last longer!
December 28th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Darn that smartee-pants Jason, #160. Yes, I erred....
archipelagoshould have been arpeggio. I often mess up like that... Sorry Jackson....December 28th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Happy Birthday Shelton.
Jason, need to request info on how to copy something from the internet to post to this blog.
December 28th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
“I’m interested in the tickets.” #3
December 28th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Nalani, just to let you know that Costco on maui is sold out on 2 of the 3 albums. i not counting the christmas album. looks like the promo was well worth it.
December 28th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Happy Birthday to Shelton
December 28th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Ah, arpeggio. I learned a new word.
d1: Just once.
whitey: http://www.webmasternow.com/copyandpaste.html
(Except whatever you copy, you post in the text box — that is, the box you type in when you make a post.)
December 28th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Darn... I'm still wrong....
archipelago, arpeggioshould have been a capella, just like Jason corrected me on in #160 and d1島 was also chomping at the bit to pile on.... As you can tell, I sing in the key of tone-deaf and often sing archipelago or isthmus to the local bullfrogs....December 28th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
December 28th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
brew808 - I wonder if Jason is really a math major?? I have a feeling he is an English major wannabe.
December 28th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Ossobuca, archeological, arpanet, so many big, interchanging words. Where is bhf2 to obfusicate?
December 28th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Nah.... I don't mind. I get this kind of abuse all the time. But just wait... one slip up by "you-know-who" and we'll see if I keep my trap shut!
December 28th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Stuck at Walmart. Ukuboi is shopping. In the electronics Dept. Kekoa will understand.
December 28th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Here's a list of Warriors that'll be in the NFL playoffs...I'm giving the Chargers the win already.
Miami
Devone Bess
Satele Samson
San Diego
Kynan Forney
Atlanta
Jason Elam
Arizona
Travis LaBoy
December 28th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
Brew- 152 had me LOL.
December 28th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
Ainokea what Liz says.... because 27 is > than 24!!!
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December 28th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Yes.... I'm quite proud of myself for that graphic!
Hey - what ever happened to UHfan808??? Actually, there's plenty of AWOL Tsaikos....
December 28th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
Not an Expert
in deference to my earlier statement to
al, al i can say is
December 28th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
Jason,
I'm intrested in the sports night dvds...oh wait, I already got em. I'll be sending you your prize out tomorrow by the way.
December 28th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Stretch is just mad he had to take ENG 100 five times. I heard he finally passed when he took his professor out to the dark side ...
December 28th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
I think the way I can support our Warriors is to buy another set of season tickets in my favorite spot the second they open the ticket office
and the second most important thing I can think of right now is to encourage JEORDON HANOHANO to step up, be the leader, you've been given a blessing, a part of your life's blessing. Coach has backed you up. Now back up the team.
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR GIFT AND YOUR BLESSINGS, JEORDON!!! BE OUR LEADER!!!!
GO WARRIORS!!!!
December 28th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
howzit again. just getting up from a small 3 hour power nap. meet with some of former players, friends and students who attended Whitworth University in Spokane. had good lunch at Thelma's but all of a sudden got haw'n paralysis after got home you know the rest.
before I forget 2nd chance I am interested bball tickets
liked the Sports Night series on TV but disappointed it just stopped. The oddah show I like but ended up like Sports Night was Las Vegas.
December 28th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
btw djmitcho pono, kawika, danilo and this oddah guy from punahou told me to tell you hi. took time to figgah who you was but they finally got it.
December 28th, 2008 at 5:02 pm
I'm interested in the tickets, entry #3.
December 28th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
whitey:
I agree that one of Coach Mack's most important job is to train someone to replace him. This is one of the most important facets of any "leader", but, unfortunately, one of the most feared because the current leader does not want the other to replace him/her. However, if this happens, know that you did your job well!!
And, thanks for thinking of us and the Twins for the BB tickets.
December 28th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
I hope the third times the charm for the tickets.
December 28th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
D1....I think I know what you mean. Off-season is usually interesting in that way. 2009 Season begins now. Pono is hoping to make Varsity.
December 28th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Okay. I'm still interested in Nalani's ticket.
December 28th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
"Tickets" that should read.
December 28th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
First, a Happy Birday to Shelton and many, many more to come!!
Second, my apologies, and better late than never, it was nice to meet 808ike at the last tailgate and Murf and Kelli M at the anniversary party at Murphy's.
Leaders, some say are "born" while others say they are "molded".
Perhaps, the truth is some where in between where the person "born" with certain inate skills is given the opportunity to refine those skills and emerge as a "true" leader.
The "leader" may not necessarily be the oldest or most battle tested, but the "leader" is one who has gained the TRUST and RESPECT of his/her peers and is willing to lead, for good or bad, and that is the defining moment.
It will be up to Coach Mack and his staff to identify these players, talk to them, and support them. And, it should be NOW!!!
December 28th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
kden going for the 3rd and final shout out for dem tics.
I AM INTERESTED
December 28th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Sorry just a pet peeve when it comes to our players names...
99club
Davone Bess
Samson Satele
BHF2
Geordon Hanohano
December 28th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
LizK
watcha like me obfuscate?
bwahaaahaaaa j/k j/k
December 28th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Man I've been talking about this leadership thing since the begining of the season especially after the ND debacle. Previous years someone has always stood and become a leader Samson,Colt,Ulbrich,Owens, point is there has always been one or two guys the whole team has looked up too and respected these guys would talk to not only their side of the ball but the other side as well. Last seson you could see Colt walking up and down those sidelines in the close games telling the D to hold or get the ball back and they responded alot of the time. Hopefully someone will step up to that role it's definetly goota happen.
December 28th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
so watcha thinking? how we supposed to act during these obfuus times?
December 28th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
JASON asked
A Sleepy Lagoon, a tropical moon ...
December 28th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
bstunna2002
yup, somebody has got to get to da mind! the mental factor is at the heart of every successful endeavor!
December 28th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
My candidates for the leadership role this year especially on defense would be 2 guys that hardly played this year in Blaze Soares and Rocky Savaiigaea. Just the way they play would have generated some enthusiasm and got the D going as well as the whole team. These two are relentless and both have the killer instinct. I could see both of them becoming very vocal as well on the sidelines.
December 28th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
well if you still need sporting event fix and not going to the other UH in season games then check out the AJA baseball dot com site. the league started the 09 season already. many of the players are ex high school, UH players and even some oldies but goldies
you might know. the game are good and better yet its free. the AJA games are played at Ala Wai day time only, Hans L'Orange in waipahu and the Patsy Mink field in waipio (used to be called CORP). 
the web site mentions the team and its players a schedule of when the games are on. I will be catching some of these game so maybe see you at one. give 
me a shout if your interested maybe we can hook up. plenty local players.
December 28th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
brew....okay here i thought
and here i thought you were thinking
a capella
December 28th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
wow everyone gone must be dinna time or catching the news
kden esme woooooooooooooshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
December 28th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
al: See #172.
December 28th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
jason boy.....perhaps uncle brew meant that he was singing on an island, therefore, singing all alone.
December 28th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
jason....just saw it. kinda weird eh. we thinking alike now.
d1....joe pesci.....makes me think of cioppino tomw with a load of garlic bread. i get left over king crab from christmas, get shrimps, now just need some lobster and clams. slurp!
December 28th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
oops....osso buco is ready
cya
December 28th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
mmm... osso buco. Hope it is the brown gravy kine and not da tomato kine...
Just had some L/O beef tofu...
December 28th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Jason, thanks for the info.
December 28th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Hi Tsaikos and Tsaikettes!
Well, we are in Anaheim and will be heading for LV in the morning. It only took seven hours through some sick traffic. At times, we, I mean, I was doing 80 MPH but still it took an hour and a half longer because of all the returning holiday traffic. We're not in Honolulu anymore.
The kids and I just got back from Joe's Crab Shack. It was good, but almost as cold inside as it is outside and that was our first meal since leaving Stockton. Yes, I had Dungeoness (sp) crab and fried shrimp. The kids had a Surf and Turf burger and Club Chicken sandwich.
Sad to hear all of my teams really bit the big one. First, I must say I couldn't even watch the Hawaii Bowl until the end. I heard about the BB score and then my Cowboys couldn't have sucked any worse than they did the last two weeks. I'm left wanting for more...at least there is Vegas to drown my sorrows in. We are looking forward to Red Rock and watching some games in the Sports Book!
Take care everyone. Good luck to the ticket winners. I would grumble about Ajoe taking Stretch, but I wasn't on the island and Stretch might be a sexier date.
Have a safe and Happy New Year's and I will see everyone in 2009!
December 28th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Hi Tsaikos and Tsaikettes!
Well, we are in Anaheim and will be heading for LV in the morning. It only took seven hours through some sick traffic. At times, we, I mean, I was doing 80 MPH but still it took an hour and a half longer because of all the returning holiday traffic. We're not in Honolulu anymore.
The kids and I just got back from Joe's Crab Shack. It was good, but almost as cold inside as it is outside and that was our first meal since leaving Stockton. Yes, I had Dungeoness (sp) crab and fried shrimp. The kids had a Surf and Turf burger and Club Chicken sandwich.
Sad to hear all of my teams really bit the big one. First, I must say I couldn't even watch the Hawaii Bowl until the end. I heard about the BB score and then my Cowboys couldn't have sucked any worse than they did the last two weeks. I'm left wanting for more...at least there is Vegas to drown my sorrows in. We are looking forward to Red Rock and watching some games in the Sports Book!
Take care everyone. Good luck to the ticket winners. I would grumble about Ajoe taking Stretch, but I wasn't on the island and Stretch might be a sexier date.
Have a safe and Happy New Year's and I will see everyone in 2009!
December 28th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Hi Tsaikos and Tsaikettes!
Well, we are in Anaheim and will be heading for LV in the morning. It only took seven hours through some sick traffic. At times, we, I mean, I was doing 80 MPH but still it took an hour and a half longer because of all the returning holiday traffic. We're not in Honolulu anymore.
The kids and I just got back from Joe's Crab Shack. It was good, but almost as cold inside as it is outside and that was our first meal since leaving Stockton. Yes, I had Dungeoness (sp) crab and fried shrimp. The kids had a Surf and Turf burger and Club Chicken sandwich.
Sad to hear all of my teams really bit the big one. First, I must say I couldn't even watch the Hawaii Bowl until the end. I heard about the BB score and then my Cowboys couldn't have sucked any worse than they did the last two weeks. I'm left wanting for more...at least there is Vegas to drown my sorrows in. We are looking forward to Red Rock and watching some games in the Sports Book!
Take care everyone. Good luck to the ticket winners. I would grumble about Ajoe taking Stretch, but I wasn't on the island and Stretch might be a sexier date.
Have a safe and Happy New Year's and I will see everyone in 2009!
December 28th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Sorry about the double and triple posts...using the business center and the connection is weird!
December 28th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
CONGRATS, AL!
Rob25- be safe and have a HAPPY!!!!
December 28th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
I've come to acknowledge that mediocre this and mediocre that, if used properly, can be part of a very winning combination if you get odda ingredaments.. like da Tsaikos fo instance.
i no i no, Jason and homey and Ralph and Stretch
den we get da supah geniuses. 
doze guyz are geniuses.
too bad mostah us dunno nuttin much about football.
exceptin Pride an Kazz and Jason and PBoy, and ST. 
December 28th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
Yeah for Al. We'll still see you at the game.
....and to all my fellow Tsaiko's, apologies for being MIA for the last few games of the season. I've just finished maybe one of the busiest 2-3 months of my career. I did manage to make it to all the games, but often couldn't tailgate or had to come separate from the family.
I am enjoying the break and will be hard at work come first of the year. I'm sure I'll see some of you when Spring ball comes around.
Aloha to all and continued Happy Holidays.
December 28th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
So, ST- da fuud looks ono- thanks to da Princess for da coord... and so, how was it to meet Kymry out of the blue???
December 28th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
Nalani- I hope your Christmas extraordinary extravaganzas were VERY successful! (Make hay while sun shines.)
May 2009 be even better for our premier musical ambassadors of aloha!
December 28th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
Wow- Rob25 ate CRAB!!! What's next... oysters or tripe, perhaps???
nahnahnah... only joking...
Congrats for crossing over to da shellfish side!
December 28th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
ok- gotta check on my chx soup- #2 son has da fever and flusies...
December 28th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
Nalani ~ Happy Birthday to your hubby Shelton and continued best wishes for the coming musical year for the ladies of song.
We always appreciate you sharing what little time you have with us as we support the team and your son, Kaha'i.
Are you and the ladies headlining any particular New Years Eve event? Maybe some of us can come out to give a listen.
December 28th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
ok, congrats to al. hopefully he will give it to #2 son.
December 28th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
There have been some excellent posts on leadership by
BREW808 #42, LIZK #28, #51, A-HOUSE #194 and others.If you don't
mind, would like to put my 2 cents. There are a few features a leader
possesses:
1) The individual has an innate aura.
People are drawn to him/her. Drawn does not reflect fear of
someone, handsomeness/attractiveness, or personality.
2) The individual has the ability to motivate oneself and others.
Motivation of oneself shouldn't be a problem. For the young
men, motivation of others will require the aid of coaches.
3) Ability to make people around them better.
Having someone achieve things further than he/she thought
was capable.
4) Ability to set the example.
5) Ability to overcome obstacle.
6) Ability to challenge fear to get results.
Trying to keep it as simple as possible. There are others, just
listing major items.
December 28th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
ST ~
Re: Tsukiji Fish Market
Where are the wives? Where is that lucky guy who normally escorts the Princess.
It's a Sunday afternoon. Not a work day for most. Church services are over. So wha hoppen?....Hmmm...Mai Tai Bar is right across from there.
December 28th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Happy Birthday Shelton!
December 28th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Bess got praised in this article.
December 28th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
Congratulations al!
Hope #2 son enjoys the game(s) and the "snack"
Nalani,
IIRC Pono shouldn't have much trouble making the varsity; he's a playah!
Just tell 'em he gotta get in the weight room once bball is pau; go with big bro. Those guys up in vars is big!
Hmmm... waiting for the Sports Night drawing....
December 28th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
Kekoa,
Your topic early this morning in woman's BB is correct. Players don't
respond to him. The time when he was ill, the players responded to
the asst. coach and the players had an uplifting body language. They
were excited to play BB.
December 28th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
The Dolphins could lose their leader...amazing that Parcells has a contract where he could collect *all* the money for the 3 years left on his contract and take a job with a competitor when the team is sold after the season.
December 28th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
Many teams would be interested in Parcells if he was available, especially after the amazing turnaround Miami had this year. I was surprised to see that someone would actually think that Al Davis would give up control to Parcells.
December 28th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
Garret,
Noticed that they used the fake screen to Bess to setup the go-ahead TD to Fasano; another sign that he's making a big impact.
On to the play-offs! That's a whole 'nother level! Good luck to the former Warriors!
December 28th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
a very good article in today's Maui News about Coach Pete Carroll and his coaching dismeanor. a player, Christian Tupou, screwed up in practice by committing a personal foul and coach talked to him loudly, but did not scream in his face. sent Tupou to the bench, then coach went to talk to him and told him "Come on Christian, we don't ever do stuff like that. Never!" The incident could have left Tupou frustrated and embarrassed. Instead, it made him wiser. He had coach to thank for that.
another point about Coach Carroll. "He's more like a teacher in classroom. That's exactly what did to me. He taught me a lesson."
Get plenty more. Article written by Michael Lev or the Orange County Register.
So what's the point about this? Exactly what we want Coach Mc and his staff to do, teach the warriors about football and life. Because they did not spend enough time teaching about the stupidity of personal fouls, poor tackling and blocking techniques, etc is one of the reason the season ended on a sour note.
December 28th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Texas offered only 1 QB a scholarship this season...and they sure chose a good one when they offered last summer. Gilbert will redshirt in 2009 (Colt McCoy will start of course) and he'll be ready to play after that.
December 28th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Kekoa,
No wives 'cause in the pic you notice that the Tsai Bros are strategically seated around the Princess!
December 28th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
d1shima,
Bess is the leading receiver for Miami regularly now and teams are having to game plan to stop him. They throw a lot of short passes to Bess, which all Warrior fans know he will catch and then get some YAC. So, now a fake to Bess is effective!
I forget if Bess signed a 1-year or 2-year contract before the season. If he signed just a 1-year deal, he'll be looking at a *huge* raise after the season! If he signed a 2-year deal, he'll get a raise and extension...but not nearly as much because he won't have the leverage.
December 28th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
top 240!!!
December 28th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
whitey,
Excellent point and that is a good article. In my opinion, the best coaches are teachers...and through their teaching their players are motivated to improve. Locker room speeches and pumping up players before a game lasts only so long...teaching and treating players with respect is the key.
Of course I could be biased because my parents and I were teachers.
December 28th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Garret,
I find it interesting that in the NFL, Bess is making a place for himself with the YAC he gets. IIRC UGa's gameplan was to limit that very thing for all of the UH receivers in the SB. They were pretty successful that day.
I wonder what the difference is?
December 28th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
whitey,
Sounds like a little "One-minute Manager" at work by Coach Carroll.
December 28th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
d1shima,
In the NFL, scores are lower and teams cannot afford to give up too many cheap yards. Plus, there aren't many WRs who regularly make NFL DBs miss...Bess has been singled out countless times this season for that exact ability because it is unusual at the NFL level. So, game planning is different in the NFL and the standard ways to limit YAC in college don't work as well.
December 28th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Free play link time. Please ignore my next 5 posts if you do not want the off-topic stuff.
Interesting psychological study found that people are more likely to commit crimes when there is litter or graffiti around.
December 28th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Study found that babies who are place in forward-facing strollers are “traumatised” and develop into anxious adults, where infants in backwards-facing strollers laughed more and had more interaction with their parents pushing the stroller.
December 28th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
After a 90-minute siege of a bank, a New Jersey SWAT team realized that the “bank robber” was actually a cardboard cutout!
December 28th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Brooklyn police officer was watching TV when his partner (who had to interrogate a suspect) asked him to hold his gun for safekeeping. He didn’t secure his weapon, instead just sticking it in his belt…and it fired and hit him. He collected $4.5 million for pain and suffering due to his negligence! He’s collecting a tax-free disability pension even though he’s now working as a sheriff in South Carolina (so he’s not disabled) and he’s collecting lost wages even though he hasn’t lost any wages!
December 28th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
d1,
if a QB doesn't have time to find the receivers, it doesn't matter much how good the receivers are, look at Tom Brady in the Super Bowl.
December 28th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
70-year-old woman in India gave birth…20 years after she entered menopause!
December 28th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Free play links pau.
December 28th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
d1- re Bess and UGa- how many times have we seen Colt get daminated because of the SB (read the Redskins boards)...
And here comes Bess... given the chance to play his rookie year... demonstrating the key to last year's offense- close communication, respect and luv/trust between QB and receiver. Not bad for a SB-losing player
Still waiting for the Coltster to get his day in the sun and pull his team together.
December 28th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Teams cannot just go after the QB for the Dolphins because they are running an offense with a TE and RB that runs the ball regularly. They can do the power running game, which has to be respected. They got over 100 yards today from their RBs, which is not unusual for them.
Teams cannot just sit back, play loose on Bess and then slam him hard because he's isn't catching 10+ passes and the ball is spread around the receivers, TEs, and RBs...so, the cumulative effect of the hits is less than a featured WR in college. Plus, teams cannot afford to give up 5-8 yard gains regularly because Miami would get into FG range pretty quickly that way.
December 28th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Even more impressive I think is that Bess is regularly making the first defender miss on his punt returns. That is a skill that is valuable in the NFL, where field position is big and the scores are lower than college games.
December 28th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
I was just peeking at the Miami game over my shoulder while watching the Redskins game... but I though I caught Davone making some nice blocks too.
December 28th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
LizK,
He makes outstanding downfield blocks.
December 28th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Time to draw the winner of the Sports Night contest ... after I finish eating. Read post #131 for instructions if you want to get in a last minute entry. Contest is closed at 10 PM HST.
December 28th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Oh, and congrats to al for winning the tickets!
December 28th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
I was just looking at Oklahoma's depth chart...how depressing
I'm not sure these people are of the same species as the rest of us....
Top 4 OT's are 6'5", 6'6", 6'7" and 6'8"
Top 4 OG's are 6'3", 6'5", 6'5" and 6'6"
Back-up FB is 6'6", 265
CB's are 6'0", 189 and 6'1", 202
FS is 6'1", 201
SS is 6'3", 230
December 28th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Liz,
All the UH WRs enter the NFL as above-average or better blockers for the WR position. Bess, RGM, and Rivers were all exceptional blockers in college and that skill (and desire) doesn't go away in the NFL.
December 28th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
Garret- yeah, I guess, our "system" was an NFL system, huh!
December 28th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
d1shima,
JJ got a 6'3" 290-pound center (Joey Fontana) to commit to SMU who was offered by Arkansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Stanford, etc. I read one report that said he was 6'5"..even at 6'3" that is a good height for a center.
If you really want to get depressed, check out Texas' OL recruits for 2009. If you see their films also, you'd be amazed...they basically stocked up more than an entire OL over the summer. The recruits will probably all redshirt together and have a lot of years in the program together.
December 28th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Liz,
Miami's system is pretty far away from UH's system. They use 1 and 2 TE sets, they have power runs, they have a RB take snaps from center and have the option to pitch it to another RB or throw the ball, etc.
However, Bess' skills work in both systems. Miami needs one quick slot WR, and Bess fits well there. I wish they used two slot receivers because RGM would have fit their system also.
December 28th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
....and lest we forget UF's depth chart...
Their Top 4 OT's are 6'6", 6'6", 6'6", 6'6"
Top 4 OG's are 6'3", 6'3", 6'5", 6'6"
They have no FB. "Just" Chris Rainey, Emmanuel Moody and Jeff Demps backing up Kestahn Moore at RB.
"Diminutive" DB's:
CB's are 5'10", 185 and 5'11" 185
FS is 6'0", 200
SS is 5'9", 190
December 28th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
thank you!!!
ST and that kinda shy person and her spouse.
i'll do the fatherly thing and send #1 and #2 sons to the game. they have been talking about attending a game.
December 28th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Garret,
I guess they'll all "grow up" together
December 28th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Most of the teams in the Big 12 have linemen that size.
December 28th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
labrat,
I'd bet that most teams in the Top 40 have linemen that size.
December 28th, 2008 at 10:05 pm
Jason,
Hurry up and swallow da fuud already; I gotta work in the morning!
December 28th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
I'll check in the morning.
Sports Night...
errr, I mean Good Night.
Oyasumina-Tsai....
December 28th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
And ... d1島 is the winner!
December 28th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
By the way, KymryKauai looks too young to have a nephew.
December 28th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
d1shima,
These guys are still in high school and may still grow a little more...
Mason Waters, #1 OT recruit in the country (via ESPN), 6'7" 285-pounds
Paden Kelly, #3 OT recruit, 6'6" 280-pounds
Thomas Ashcraft, #6 OG recruit, 6'5", 290-pounds
Garrett Porter, #40 OT recruit, 6'5", 280-pounds
They also got the #2 and #8 TEs in the country (6'2" and 6'5"), where at least one of them will probably end up on the OL.
They already started 2010 recruiting last summer (since their 2009 commits committed by May after the Junior Days). This year's Texas team featured Colt McCoy throwing to Jordan Shipley. 2010 recruits spotted at Texas games this season included Colt's younger brother Chase (a QB) and Jordan's younger brother Jaxon (a WR).
At least *NINE* of the recruits will graduate high school in December and start school at Texas in January. So, the coaches do not need to worry about their NLI. I love that Billy Ray will graduate in December and wish that the high school counselors/coaches in Hawaii discussed this more with their players--it is common in Texas and rare in Hawaii for top recruits to graduate early. Getting an early feel for college and getting to go through Spring Practice is a huge advantage! The OL recruits tend to be among the most common for early graduation...so, after their redshirt year they will have gone through 2 Spring Practices and have had almost 2 years in the weight training program before they play as Freshmen!
Little recruiting tidbit for a recruit that everyone will hear about next year: William Gholston is going to graduate in 2010--he's a cousin of Vernon Gholston and is a 6'7" DE!
December 28th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
Congratulations to d1shima for the Sportsnight prize!
Congratulations to Al for the tickets--it is great that his sons will get to go to the game.
December 28th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
and the winnah of a free lomilomi is ..........jason. catch thebus to downtown and you'll find me at my usual street corner.
December 28th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
Hey Rich Ellerson gets to work with that 6'10'' OT at Army next year.
December 28th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
Somewhat quiet tonight. I think some people will be in Las Vegas between tomorrow and New Years... Rob25 ohana, Garret, Mr & Mrs, A-House, Midori7, and Shannon from Bay area CA. Read there were some scheduling conflicts, but possibly a Cattle Call with Mr. las vegas.
las vegas -- please post cattle call info (if any) in case there are other Tsai-kos quietly in town too.... and please check your excite email...got some bounces again.
December 28th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
even with guys 6'6+ , dont think Brian smith would be successful !!
December 28th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
Hola!!
If Tuesday night turns out to be a cross-state Colorado Championship in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, I will hold a drawing for those who have picked the winner correctly - dinner for the winner and a guest at one of our favorite Italian restaurants..
Stay tuned for more information after the semi-final games: Vermont v Colorado State and Buffalo v Colorado. I'm not sure when the second game will be played.
Very small crowd at the Stan Sheriff Center tonight. I ran into a couple of people I knew, but as far as I could tell there were no other Tsai-kos in attendance. Saw Bob Nash off in the distance, however.
Some of the comments earlier today about no longer supporting UH basketball - and other sports - because the teams don't win and the coaches suck really get me riled up. These are young men & women most of whom are not even old enough to go into a bar legally and not professional athletes getting paid huge chunks of change to perform well for us.
By turning our backs on them and not supporting them in bad times as well as when they win really sends the wrong message. Only a very few will make it as professional athletes, but most will be come leaders in other fields as well as parents who will help raise the next generation.
Was I happy with Wednesday's performance by the football team and last night's failure to play well in the second half of the basketball game? Of course not, but that's irrelevent. All of us have made mistakes and errors in judgement - why should they carry these sins of commission or omission around their necks.
NOTE: If you don't know the difference between the two sins, ask one of the boys from St. Louis or Damien. I'm sure they'd be glad to enlighten and inform you.
Bob Nash is in his transitional second year and quite honestly, he's doing much better than I thought possible. Yes, the team screwed the pooch really badly last night by failing to play in the second half, but if we want to have them do well the next time out, we need to be there for them in good times and bad.
Even the greatest batters in baseball don't get on base aboaut 60% of the time - and we don't go berserk when they pop up or strike out.
Congratulations to Al - will try again tomorrow.
December 28th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
Whoops!! aboaut 60% of the time = about 60% of the time
December 28th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Just checked the UH website - the first winners' bracket game tomorrow will be Vermont v. Colorado State at 11 am; the second winners' bracket game will be at 5 pm. The 1:30 game will be feature Coppin St. v. Pepperdine. UH will play George Washington at 7:30 pm.
December 28th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
ST- Kymry IS young.
Ukuleleboi has a nephew that is 2 years younger than he.
Nitey Nite and Sweet Warrior Dreams!
December 28th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
WassupDoc your # 277 is right on!!! We (and I do mean WE ) sometimes forget these are just kids PLAYING A GAME, it's funny that the ones who make it a business are not the one's who are playing!!!
December 28th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
CONGRATS to LaTech- who WIN their bowl!
December 29th, 2008 at 1:06 am
Attention Please!
las vegas (the supah handsome guy not the city) would like all Tsai-Kos
visiting Las Vegas (the city not.....you know) to call las vegas (da guy) on his cell phone at 702-419-7874 .
He would like to possibly coordinate a date where most of the visiting Tsai-Kos can gather for a cattle call.
No obscene phone calls this year please
If no answer, please leave message and Tsai-Ko handle, lv will return call asap.
December 29th, 2008 at 1:31 am
Hiya.
HA Ferd wrote a really nice article about Ellerson and Niumatalolo and their upbringing at UH.
nite nite. zzzzzzzzzzzz
December 29th, 2008 at 4:15 am
Morning All,
LIZKauai - Sorry it took awhile to respond to post #28....working on my home renovations...but could not agree with you more wrt leadership.
jayz - Sorry to you too wrt post 36...same reason for being MIA....working on the house. Sorry, no..the good mgr's initials are not JC... if I screwed up my answer let me know.
ok...gotta start working on the house again ... 3 yr project needs to end.
December 29th, 2008 at 5:28 am
Good morning Tsaikos. Don't know what is in store today, but have a great day no matter where you are.
December 29th, 2008 at 5:46 am
Great Morning All!
Thank you, Jason. I look forward to my Sports Night Marathon!
Mahalo WassupDoc for the splash in the face of reality. It's something the "adults" need every now and then....
December 29th, 2008 at 6:49 am
Good Morning Tsaikos!!
It's rough to wake up early to come to Kauai againt after being off for 5 days. Not to worry, 3 days of work and 4 day off again!!
I wonder if there is going to be a contest this morning??
December 29th, 2008 at 6:52 am
Props to Nalani's brother Kaipo who opened the girl's MIL season with a victory........
http://mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/512949.html?nav=11
December 29th, 2008 at 7:18 am
Aloha Kakahiaka!
Way to go, Kaipo!
HiHo!
December 29th, 2008 at 7:30 am
Let me sneak in a Good Morning shoutout to all the villagers of the Tsaiko Nation before ST starts a new blog.
Congrats D-1 for that pressure-packed win last night. I know you were sweating bullets in anticipation of the outcome. Your patience was rewarded.
Liz ~ So sorry that the 49ers rained on your parade yesterday. Maybe if Colt asked the 'Skins to either play him or trade him....nah! wishful thinking!
Maui No Ka Oe! Duffer & Whitey! Good sports news from the Valley Isle. I forgot to mention how Mrs. K was so impressed with the vast improvement of your roadways systems since 'back in the days.' Now if they could only connect Kihei with upcountry Kula....
December 29th, 2008 at 7:36 am
Good Morning Everybody. I really hope it stops snowing here. I'm getting worried about my flight getting canceled tomorrow morning.
December 29th, 2008 at 7:43 am
Have the rains stopped? I think the Tsaiko Ark building should continue. I'm sure that SteveM will readily volunteer as Captain, or certainly as 1st officer....
Kekoa - Any morning the eyes open up is a good morning! Of course, it's better after the koppe.
One word regarding that last contest of Jason's that d1島 "won" --> FIXED!!!
49ers 49ers 49ers 49ers49ers 49ers49ers 49ers
Already too many roads and traffic on Maui - IMHO.
Everyone have an AWESOME day!!!
December 29th, 2008 at 7:44 am
Good morning Tsaikos everywhere.
Have a great day.
go Warriors!
December 29th, 2008 at 7:46 am
djmitcho ~ Be sure to call the airport manager to check on his supply of 'de-icer!' The snowblowing equipment should already be in use. Meanwhile, here at home...the weather is looking mild for now. Little spritzers here and there, but nothing like last week.
December 29th, 2008 at 7:48 am
Morning everyone and early good new 09 to all. Just shouting this out now cause never know what will happen come new year's eve.
Congrats to Al winning dem tics and D1for the video.
December 29th, 2008 at 7:52 am
W/Doc ~ Maybe you should have your *dinner winner - contest winner* have to pre-qualify by having to be present to win. One way to add a few more bodies to the SSC. Steak & Lobster would be a good draw!
December 29th, 2008 at 7:53 am
Oh yeah - congrats to al on winning the tickets! Good thing there's only #1 and #2, cause a #3 would be in left home with the folks.
BTW - the title for this blog seems most appropriate -
And the winner is … Al!
December 29th, 2008 at 7:54 am
Kekoa what you up to? Like do a small kind kope meeting this am?
D1 if you lurking can do?
December 29th, 2008 at 7:54 am
Sun is shining on south shore kauai!
St: great meeting you yesterday and wish you could have met my husband Gary too but he'd already gone back to the table. That food is so good there but I ate way too much. Btw, nephew is my nephew on my husbands side. He's just a few weeks older than me.
December 29th, 2008 at 7:54 am
Al won?!...lucky ducky...interesting.
December 29th, 2008 at 7:55 am
What happened to BHF2 (or is it now "bhHH") case of premium king crab legs at the last t-gate? I didn't see any photos of them?
December 29th, 2008 at 7:57 am
kope sounds guud...
December 29th, 2008 at 7:59 am
kymrykauai --> Yeah, ... right!
December 29th, 2008 at 7:59 am
Good Morning Kekoa, brew, koakane and the rest of the Tsai-kos!
Trivia, Koakane and I are the same age.....go figure!
December 29th, 2008 at 8:01 am
BTW - I showed my nephews photos of your cookies and their collective response was... "People really do that!?!!"
I said that Tsaikos do! Special ones!
December 29th, 2008 at 8:03 am
duffer –> Yeah, … right!
December 29th, 2008 at 8:06 am
Koakane ~ Getting ready to take Mrs. K to her appointment. Then we're off to shop for more explosives today. I've been running on empty lately. Tired of making my own, when 'store bought' offers more bang for your buck!
What about Tuesday?
December 29th, 2008 at 8:07 am
Oh.... seeing that duffer is here and I'm hungry - ... you know what sounds good to me right now? Maui P-sausage loco-moco with some fresh kope....
December 29th, 2008 at 8:08 am
Lizk: mahalo for your play by play updates for yesterdays games...I kept everyone at our table entertained!
December 29th, 2008 at 8:16 am
Nice column by Ferd in this AM's HA on Rich Ellerson and Ken Niumatalolo. Congratulations to both!
The HC at Air Force is Troy Calhoun. He took over for Fisher DeBerry a couple of years ago and seems to have continued the AFA winning ways. Wouldn't it be (more) awesome to have another coach w/ local ties there too?
Okay - I hope we can now establish a working relationship (schedule) for FB games with the Academies! I hope JD da AD is working on this....)
December 29th, 2008 at 8:16 am
kymry & Liz - when is the next Kauai CC??
December 29th, 2008 at 8:18 am
"…I kept everyone at our table entertained!"
Hmmmmmm..... I guess I better leave that one alone......
December 29th, 2008 at 8:20 am
Good Morning Stretch! I heard you were "replaced" by someone cuter and more entertaining last night....
December 29th, 2008 at 8:23 am
Okay.... since esme doesn't visit here anymore.... I'll head off to the corner of the room for a self-imposed "time-out".
December 29th, 2008 at 8:24 am
Liz ~ One difference between Tsukiji Fish Market and where we had our Tsaiko Tsick Call in NOLA is location. The other is price. We paid only $10.99. Tsukiji is over $20 bucks. Their food quality and variety is the same, because they both care about freshness and preparation.
Slight edge to NOLA for adding Cajun flavored ingredients to their Sushi. Also, having a big pot of Brown rice available right next to the white rice was a plus.
It's all about customer service in both of their presentations.
December 29th, 2008 at 8:26 am
Koakane,
No can today; tom'w. is a possibility.
May be try Tell Ma...
December 29th, 2008 at 8:31 am
Stretch: let's coordinate with lizk and anyone else who can make it and plan one soon if it works for everyone.
December 29th, 2008 at 8:33 am
there are quite a number of former UH players and coaches who are current head football coaches.
i'll bet that would make a great contest.
i am sure pride. could come up with the answer to this trivia.
December 29th, 2008 at 8:37 am
unfortunately, you are correct.
December 29th, 2008 at 8:42 am
ST- Whew! Mahalo for the tickets! Those seats were awesome!
Kinda Shy- M'lady, you, JD and your kamali'i were wonderful hosts. Thank you.
Al! N-joy the seats. And the extra perks that come along with it too. =)
And contrary to what everyone might believe, Stretch is a gentleman. That braddah knows how to treat a man on a date. I found myself captured by his cool calm demeanor. I felt safe with him. He sooo fun to be around.
Perhaps I got mixed signals. I thought our evening went rather well. I was taken aback with his decline of my goodnite kiss. Shucks. I now. I know. Too fast.
Hi Stretchie! Mahalo for a wonderful evening. Hey- be safe out there, K? You're the only Stretchie I've got.
No work too hard.
Miss you.
December 29th, 2008 at 8:50 am
wow, this is getting better than "desperate housewives"! now if only they were as goodlooking........
December 29th, 2008 at 8:52 am
...that's what the island-wide blackouts are for.... Oops... back to the corner brew....
December 29th, 2008 at 8:52 am
AJoe - I don't mind being replaced by KoaMahu, go ahead.
December 29th, 2008 at 8:52 am
#321 ~ Sounds like somebody going for the 'gong!' Aunty Tita Leadfoot kicks 10X harder than Dan the Ice Man! Cool your jets A-joe!...be vehwy, vehwy carefull...it's not word it!
Gotta dash!...See you all latuhz!
December 29th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Duffer - thx for the updates on Kaipo's team. I'll have to rely on you to keep me posted! He told me he can't come visit for the Holidays because it's all about his team this season. We hope to see them competing on Oahu in the post season.
December 29th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Duffer - thx for the updates on Kaipo's team. I'll have to rely on you to keep me posted! He told me he can't come visit for the Holidays because it's all about his team this season. We hope to see them competing on Oahu in the post season.
December 29th, 2008 at 9:03 am
echo?
December 29th, 2008 at 9:04 am
shout back out to the maui cuzs and duffer we born under the same star.
kekoa and d1 check with you guys tues morning.
ajoe left something for you at the cabana but got to wait till probowl or next year.
howzit to the kauai ladies liz and kymry
with the article Ferd pened what does the future hold for these teams making multiple appearence to play UH. hey there
brew808
December 29th, 2008 at 9:06 am
nalani.....last week we got to watch that christmas melethon on oc16. we thoroughly enjoyed watching your sweet little girl and you singing those carols. i kept telling the boss, i met her, i know this girl, er, your daughter that is.
December 29th, 2008 at 9:15 am
Stretchie- No He-Man can ever replace you, brah!
=)
Call me when you back on the island. Just let me know you got home safe, K?
December 29th, 2008 at 9:22 am
REPOST
December 29th, 2008 at 9:23 am
Al - Ahw I missed it. I love to watch those old clips of Aulani and us. She's getting too big too fast.
December 29th, 2008 at 9:32 am
a-joe,
you and uhfan808 had plenty air time last night on K5. get plenty choice seats at those non-UH games.
December 29th, 2008 at 9:34 am
Good morning all...hope everyone is safe after that small kine power outage we had this weekend...
Re. Post #321...ahhhhh, now we know who Koa Mahu is....MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Good to see Maryanne is back...hey, where is Jason??
Team leadership is what we seemed to lack this year...at least not in the same vein as the leadership that Samson showed....like ST said, who will step it up next season and take the reins...it should be starting already if they are really serious about it....unsupervised workouts should already be starting for next season....
December 29th, 2008 at 9:35 am
CC...I was gonna say that...K5 focused in a lot on ajoe and one of the twins....mwahahahahahaha
December 29th, 2008 at 9:35 am
A-joe...maybe that's why Stretch is upset...he feels he was replaced...MWAHAHAHAHAHHAHA
December 29th, 2008 at 9:38 am
Hey, anyone know when djmitcho is gonna be in town...I know he was trying to get out of WA on the 30th....hmmmmm...wonder what's up...
December 29th, 2008 at 9:43 am
Kekoa: Great idea about being present at the final round tomorrow night.
If both Colorado teams make it into the final round after today's semi-final games - Colorado State plays at 11 am and Colorado plays at 5 pm - then post your winning prediction anytime between the finish of the second game and tomorrow afternoon one hour before the championship game starts.
I'll be more specific on the time later this evening. Currently, the game is listed on UH's website as 7:30 pm, but various news sources have said that all UH games are scheduled for that time and that the championship game is at 5 pm.
All names selecting the first place winner will go into the drawing pool - one entry per person, please - and we'll select the winner on Wednesday morning. However, in order to win the prize, you must have a ticket stub for Tuesday's evening games. Off-island entries are welcome and they are the only ones excused from the last requirement. If a non-O`ahu resident wins, he or she can either donate the prize to someone living here who also attended the game or save the prize until you come home for a visit.
Off to work - my busy season is beginning to roll. Just got notices of more than a dozen legislative $$$ briefings in my in-box today.
Again, if you have UH or Aloha Stadium capital expenditure requests, please send them to me - swood at hokudotcom. I'll see if something has been submitted and then get back to you.
Again, I hope to see some of you at today's games - the Vermont team in particular is really something else.
December 29th, 2008 at 9:50 am
(J)J,
I will be attempting to leave the snowy confines of Spokane tomorrow morning. I fly direct to Kona from Seattle. I know I planned to be on Oahu on the 9th, but when I checked my flights, I leave Hawaii on the 8th.
For some reason I thought I would be there throught the 12th. If I do make to Oahu it will probably be the 6th or 7th. I will see what the schedule permits. If no can make it to Oahu, I will try in June I guess.
December 29th, 2008 at 9:50 am
The "Lion" has awaken. New post...
December 29th, 2008 at 10:21 am
James check email
December 29th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
If John Estes is expected to be the leader, we're in for it. The guy shrieked like a little girl on the sidelines when he sat on a wet bench and got his hair caught in a fan. Leader? Seriously?
January 3rd, 2009 at 8:14 pm
dog strollers
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