And Thursday's winner is ...
By Stephen Tsai
One of my favorite cardiac nurses, Avis Yasumura, has selected ... Nalani.
She wins four tickets to the Dec. 23 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head basketball classic.
E-mail me at sstsai@hawaii.edu to make dropoff arrangements.
Thanks again to the lovely Avis (OK, you may go back to your patients).
And to all who participated. We've got another contest tomorrow.
* * * * *
A national publication reported the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl will give participating players only a shirt as a gift. A local business publication picked up that story, then sent it out as a Twitter blast.
Thing is, the shirt is one of only several gifts. According to executive director David Matlin, the Hawai‘i Bowl will give each participating player and coach:
• Kicker EB101 Ear Bud Headphones
• iLuv i1166 Multi-Media DVD Player
• Kahala aloha shirt
• Oakley sunglasses
• Custom Hawai‘i Bowl backpack
• Commemorative Hawaii Bowl T-shirt
• Hawai‘i Bowl beach towel
• Hawai‘i Bowl visor
• A4 Performance Tee
• Aloha Calendar w/cover
• kukui nut lei
In addition, Matlin said, the bowl provides these meals:
Royal Hawaiian Luau
Noh Foods Ala Moana Beach Park Luncheon
Barefoot Pep Rally - Sunset on the Beach - Steaks by Outback
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Party BBQ
Kick-off Banquet
Outback Steakhouse Lunch
Murphys - Na Koa Lunch
Papa Johns Pizza after the game
KFC at the Water park
* * * * *
Linebacker Brashton Satele has started his official appeal for an exemption that would allow him to play as a sixth-year senior in 2010. Defensive tackle Rocky Savaiigaea and offensive lineman Laupepa Letuli also will file similar appeals.
The way it works is the athletic department's compliance people submit the appeal.
We're told their cases are "slam dunks."
But one person familiar with the situation cautioned: "Phi Slamma Jamma."
The Warrior Beat
December 17th, 2009 at 6:46 am
Merry Christmas Tsaikos
December 17th, 2009 at 6:47 am
Please pick me, Avis.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:48 am
Good Morning Tsikos..Just a note, the whales have arrived off Oahu
December 17th, 2009 at 6:49 am
RGM found out that the Miami Dolphins are interested in him so he's not rushing to sign with his CFL team now.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:52 am
BCS Conference teams get *much* smaller payout rewards when they make a BCS bowl. I think that UH got $4.5 million or so for the Sugar Bowl and BSU is getting a large sum also...West Virginia actually only got $2.4 million last year for going to the Fiesta Bowl and they LOST over a million dollars due to their expenses.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:54 am
Please pick me, Avis.
I saw that report, and I thought it was weird. Then I realized it was only a list of reported gifts. It looks like the list is updated now:
http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/article/64318
December 17th, 2009 at 6:54 am
Nevada must really want to boost their defense next year, as they signed 4 JC defenders that will be enrolling in their school in January so that they can go through spring practice. They will probably all play in Nevada's game at Aloha Stadium next season.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:57 am
Good luck to all of the Warriors who are petitioning for their 6th season! I'm glad that they are starting the process now, but wish that things could be done even earlier. Jason Shipley received official notice from the NCAA that his 6th year was granted even before the 2008 football season was over, which was a big relief for him. He has been a HUGE contributor to Texas this year.
It seems that in the past UH has waited so long that players missed Spring Practice and even some games (Maka) due to delays.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:57 am
ST,
Thank you for the full list of gifts and meals. The Hawaii Bowl is an awesome experience for all players...and hopefully the Warriors will be there next year.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:57 am
Please pick me Avis.
The tix will be for my big bro, so if you see me entering again and again, no think I'm greedy, just trying to win them for him!
December 17th, 2009 at 6:58 am
Good Morning!
Top Ten!
December 17th, 2009 at 7:00 am
Good morning, Tsaikos!
Good afternoon, Wahine!
Have fun, play loose, but Focus, Focus, Focus!
December 17th, 2009 at 7:00 am
Tonight is the Wahines' night and they will prevail. This is an entirely different team from Coach Shoji's recent teams. This year, not many teams east of the miss river have seen this team and those that did, got clobbered. It will be a fun match to watch the Wahines go about their business and take the pussycats to the litter box. GO FOR BROKE WAHINES!!!!!!!!!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 7:01 am
Please pick me Avis.
December 17th, 2009 at 7:02 am
Please pick me Avis.
If you draw my name, please give this to al's no 2 son.
December 17th, 2009 at 7:03 am
Shucks...slow computer response this morning
December 17th, 2009 at 7:05 am
got to go to breakfast of champions (Go Wahines), then excercise at the spa (Waiehu GC), then Christmas party at Tiffany's.
al, if you going be town tonight, let me know.
GIVE EM WAHINES!!!!!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 7:12 am
"Please pick me, Avis."
December 17th, 2009 at 7:14 am
"Please pick me, Avis."
Go get 'um Wahine.
December 17th, 2009 at 7:16 am
Colin Kaepernick's shirt: I got my okole kicked in Hawaii and all I got was this tee shirt.
December 17th, 2009 at 7:20 am
Not too late. Still some good tix left for our Christmas Shows. Great way to celebrate w family and friends. Kaiser members get discount on tix.
December 17th, 2009 at 7:21 am
Please pick me, Avis.
December 17th, 2009 at 7:28 am
Good morning Tsaikos.
"Please pick me, Avis."
And wen i win because of this entry, please give the tix to Nalani.
December 17th, 2009 at 7:29 am
Go Wahine!
Pound Penn State. Down down down
December 17th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Good Morning All! It's almost the weekend. I hope everyone has a good day today.
While all the swag for the Hawaii Bowl sounds good, I'd be happy with just the food!
December 17th, 2009 at 7:34 am
Please pick me, Avis.
December 17th, 2009 at 7:36 am
Sports Business Journal should make another category for the intangible gift of staying in a beachfront hotel on Waikiki Beach for Christmas. You tell 'em Matlin...there are many other "gifts" you can't just stuff into a drawstring backpack and give out to the players.
Chris Henry's story is sooo sad.
December 17th, 2009 at 7:43 am
Good Morning Tsaikos!!
Good Luck to Brashton, Pepa and Rocky. When dealing with the NCAA, nothing is a slam dunk. I think everyong in Hawaii already knows that.
"Please pick me, Avis."
December 17th, 2009 at 7:50 am
Please pick me, Avis!
Good morning Avis. Good morning, Hawaii!
December 17th, 2009 at 7:52 am
"Please pick me, Avis."
Thanks!
December 17th, 2009 at 7:53 am
Please pick me, Avis.
December 17th, 2009 at 7:56 am
Please pick me, Avis.
December 17th, 2009 at 8:00 am
Please pick me, Avis!
December 17th, 2009 at 8:03 am
Good Morning Gangeez!
GO WAHINE!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 8:04 am
NYUH,
Kaepernick shouldn't be stealing June Jones' shirt.
December 17th, 2009 at 8:06 am
Good morning everyone!
GO WAHINE!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 8:26 am
Please pick me, Avis.
December 17th, 2009 at 8:35 am
Aloha Kakahiaka!!!
Please pick me, Avis.
Sure hope Brashton, Laupepa & Rocky get their exemption in time to work out with the team in the spring.
December 17th, 2009 at 8:35 am
Please pick me, Avis
December 17th, 2009 at 8:36 am
"Please pick me, Avis."
if i no win, no matter, i'll still go.
December 17th, 2009 at 8:40 am
Stretch,
The only thing the NCAA slam dunks are the Wahine programs and their NCAA post seasons berths (both volleyball and basketball)
December 17th, 2009 at 8:42 am
Please pick me, Avis.
GO WAHINE!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 8:44 am
Avis - please don't pick CC, he don't need the free tickets, he will buy his own, he get plenty money.
December 17th, 2009 at 8:46 am
Please pick me, Avis....
PLEASE!!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 8:46 am
"Please pick me, Avis."
December 17th, 2009 at 8:47 am
"Please pick me, Avis."
December 17th, 2009 at 8:48 am
Shoji is the AVCA National Coach of the Year. Why is HA so slow in posting these breaking news. It was the same thing when they announced Danielson as a first team All-American. Delayed...
Anyway, great for Shoji to be recognized this year. He should actually be in the Hall of Fame already...even before Deitre Collins was inducted.
December 17th, 2009 at 8:51 am
Please pick me, Avis.
Sooo stinkin excited for the volleyball match. Pound'em Wahine!
December 17th, 2009 at 8:52 am
"Please pick me, Avis."
I'll be home by 4 PM to watch it...
GO Wahine! BEAT PS... (----- -----)
December 17th, 2009 at 8:54 am
mr. whitey....i'll call you later. maybe we go lunch next week.
December 17th, 2009 at 8:55 am
After 51 months, we've finally overtaken "Stephen Tsai, Law Offices" for the top Google spot for such a name.
December 17th, 2009 at 8:56 am
Thanks for the lowdown on Dee Maggitt, ST. Looks like a great student-athlete for UH.
Please pick me, Avis.
GO WAHINE!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 9:02 am
Stretch,
no mo plenty money.
December 17th, 2009 at 9:03 am
Congratulations to Dave Shoji.. BCS Buster!
December 17th, 2009 at 9:03 am
now you've done it...
every curious tsaiko here will definetly google that site.
here, i'll save you all the trouble...
http://stephentsai.com/profiles-ST.htm
then we will do a poll as to who is better looking and please none of this all asians look alike gibberish.
December 17th, 2009 at 9:04 am
Please pick me, Avis.
December 17th, 2009 at 9:05 am
i actually know to other avis', none of whom rents cars.
December 17th, 2009 at 9:06 am
PLEASE PICK ME AVIS
December 17th, 2009 at 9:11 am
Please pick me Avis
December 17th, 2009 at 9:12 am
As Stretch says:
"When dealing with the NCAA, nothing is a slam dunk. I think everyong in Hawaii already knows that."
But Good Luck to Brashton, Pepa and Rocky. We can sure use them next year.
"Please pick me, Avis."
December 17th, 2009 at 9:27 am
"Please pick me, Avis." And if I win, give it to Nalani, since I can't go.
GO RAINBOW WAHINE!! Beat PSU!!
December 17th, 2009 at 9:27 am
Wow each player at Hawaii Bowl gets $235 Multi-Media Player:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/605663-REG/iLuv_I1166_i1166_9_Portable_Multimedia.html
I want one for Christmas too...
But get me one for "Please pick me, Avis."
December 17th, 2009 at 9:31 am
congratulations to Steffany Brandt on her award as the final four player with the highest GPA - an honor to her excellence to education - one of my favoriate player the other being Jamie Lee.
December 17th, 2009 at 9:32 am
"Please pick me, Avis."
Still cannot confirm the Dave Shoji - Coach of the Year, statement above.
December 17th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Please pick me, Avis.
GO BOWS!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 9:40 am
AL: Sorry about this business that all Asians look alike but I was told that I was a look-alike for Al Kimura.
"Please pick me, Avis"
December 17th, 2009 at 9:41 am
Re: #66 - of course the person was very near-sighted...
December 17th, 2009 at 9:42 am
ST.
Did UH officially receive London Sapolu's LOI yet?
December 17th, 2009 at 9:50 am
Hope the Wahine are clicking on all cylinders today... Hard to believe they are the only non-BCS team in four years to be in the final four... Sheesh.. on that merit alone... Shoji should be Coach of the Year!
"Please pick me, Avis."
December 17th, 2009 at 9:53 am
You can pick your friends,
you can pick your nose....
Please pick me, Avis.
December 17th, 2009 at 9:53 am
al:
i no can keep up with you guys who blog after 9pm!
u guys get mucho stamina!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Please pick me Avis.
Finally made it, Go Wahine!
December 17th, 2009 at 9:54 am
MIH - here's the breaking news story:
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20091217/BREAKING02/91217023/Hawaii+volleyball+coach+Shoji+is+national+coach+of+the+year
December 17th, 2009 at 9:59 am
some guy named dave readon writes that the Big 10 is the best VB conference in the nation? wonder what his criteria is/are? here i thought a conference west of the mississippi was da best!
ok, so when da Wahine win the national championship, dey wen beat most of the top tier teams in da Big 10 and Texas.
what will he say then? not bad for a WAC team???
December 17th, 2009 at 9:59 am
"Please pick me, Avis."
December 17th, 2009 at 10:00 am
Oops... sorry if I broke the blog. The story is in the breaking news section.
December 17th, 2009 at 10:00 am
tom....you are in fine form today. ahahaha.
December 17th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Congratulations to Coach Shoji for being Coach of the Year!!!
Well deserved!
December 17th, 2009 at 10:01 am
ahouse....no comment. otherwise mrs. ahouse going hit me on the head.
December 17th, 2009 at 10:03 am
OK, al, guru of all Warrior gurus, what news of the next football recruit?
U ask me to be patient, but time keeps moving ahead and taking me with it.
OK, ST, give al da word so he can tell me. hehehehe!
December 17th, 2009 at 10:06 am
Here's the rest of the 2009 Bowl gifts to participants gets:
http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/article/64318?loc=interstitialskip
Hawaii Bowl gifts retail value comes to $665.00, not too shabby and not including all the meals and lodging and on top of that the extra bonus is a week in Paradies is 'Seventh Heaven'.
Go SMU I'll be there to cheer on JJ and the Mustangs!!! at JJ row 3
Please pick me "Please pick me, Avis."
December 17th, 2009 at 10:08 am
wafan:
you sound like a guy getting out of the military - one more wake up before heading home!!
we all counted the days and then wake-ups.
December 17th, 2009 at 10:16 am
The other Tsai is a lawyer right? Doesn't that make our Tsai automatically better looking by default?
December 17th, 2009 at 10:18 am
j/k, Tom, bhf2 and Warrior Mojo! You know that you guys are the prettiest lawyers around.
December 17th, 2009 at 10:19 am
Re #51: how appropriate it would be the 51st post today. Congrats, ST. Just watched a frightening piece on CNBC about how Google doesn't get rid of searches, so that means you are in perpetuity!
Congratulations, Coach Shoji...and GO WAHINE! Time to tame some lady lions - or whatever they are.
December 17th, 2009 at 10:23 am
"Please pick me, Avis."
December 17th, 2009 at 10:34 am
Please pick me, Avis
December 17th, 2009 at 10:35 am
The *huge* TV ratings for college football this season hurts the chances for a playoff system to be established. If it turns out that more money can be made by regular season games, then having a big playoff than reduces the number of regular season games could be out.
December 17th, 2009 at 10:37 am
Teenage girl would played softball for 7 years is suing her high school because she was injured during a sliding drill. If this lawsuit results in a big money award, it could be a problem for all high school and college softball programs.
December 17th, 2009 at 10:39 am
"Please pick me, Avis."
December 17th, 2009 at 10:39 am
John Estes and Greg Salas were named to Phil Steele’s All-America fourth team!
December 17th, 2009 at 10:39 am
merry christmas to all Tsaikos,
congrats to Dave Shoji, no one more deserving and more humble, a true winner
go wahine....you control your destiny, no one controls you.....
have an awesome day in Hawaii Nei everyone..............
December 17th, 2009 at 10:41 am
ESPN article on today's game just focuses on a Penn State player.
December 17th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Please pick me "Please pick me, Avis."
I really waana go...
December 17th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Sorry ST...da odda ST belongs to more Bar associations den you. Hang wit my pahtna Koakane samoa and den you get chance!
December 17th, 2009 at 11:02 am
"Please pick me, Avis."
I'm offering mine to da odda ST to see if he really is Pake!
December 17th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Thanks Ronnie...
Avis..."Please pick me, Avis."
December 17th, 2009 at 11:07 am
"Please pick me, Avis."
December 17th, 2009 at 11:07 am
Garret,
Maybe non-BCS schools should look for another argument besides a championship playoff, then.
Got to find a more equitable solution or many if not all teams that aren't BCS may have to drop down a level, which though currently unfair to those schools with excellent programs in other sports, may be the only viable way for them to continue. If like Women's VB, the BCS siphons all the top talent, the non-BCS schools will have little to no chance of contending.
December 17th, 2009 at 11:08 am
Maybe BCS schools should be limited to 75 scholies...
December 17th, 2009 at 11:11 am
"Please pick me, Avis."
If you do pick me, please give the tickets to Nalani.
December 17th, 2009 at 11:12 am
Hey, let's see if we can start a virtual wave for the Rainbow Wahine. I guess I'll start.
I'm raising my arms in Maunawili ...
December 17th, 2009 at 11:32 am
ST...
See what you did..? Broke da Database with those hairy armpits.
Raising my arms in Kaneohe!
BTW... Please, pick me Avis!
December 17th, 2009 at 11:35 am
DPK: re:84. Well, I agree with you at least in one instance.
But of course my mirror lies!
December 17th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Arms up in Kalaheo.. W-A-V-E - GO WAHINE!
December 17th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Raising my arms in East Oahu.
December 17th, 2009 at 11:39 am
How formidable of an opponent is the Penn State's womens volleyball team for the Wahine today?
Listening to BC show this morning he touched on this subject. And then some.
"The best collegiate womens volleyball team of all time," BC says, as he lets on to his radio listeners. "A hundred game winning streak."
I'm thinking okay. Stranger things have happened, hopefully it'll happen today should the Wahine beat Penn State.
Some of BC dialogue made inferences that this Penn State womens volleyball team, 2-time National Champion, who are attempting on making it three, is so dynamic. And such a dynasty that this team is compared to the all-time great dynasties in sports, like the New England Patriot football teams and the UCLA Bruin's basketball teams.
This may be true, I agree. I hope the Wahine start their own today.
BC goes on to concede should the Wahine beat Penn State today the volleyball world can throw out this talk about this Penn State womens volleyball team as being the greatest.
I hope so. Go Wahine.
At this point BC is Mr. Congeniality. He remaining optimistic, and presenting the facts.
A caller calls in suggesting of how the womens volleyball teams from Japan, especially the ones that dominated the Olympics, were smallish. But were fast and passed and served the ball well. And similarly compared this year's Wahine.
Hey, I'm thinking, this caller knows his volleyball. BC accepted what the caller said, but added not in this day and age.
BC even conveys to his listening audience a positive outlook, suggesting that if the Wahine can race out into the lead the Penn State team will feel the pressure.
I agree with BC, I'm thinking. BC goes on to hint that if Penns State feels the heat there's a good chance the Wahine can pull off an upset.
Up until now there's an upbeat feeling to the show, and positive outlook by BC, mixed in with facts about the Wahine's opponent today.
As a listener up I feel both the drum beat and drum roll presented by BC leading up to today's game and am envisioning that the Wahines have a chance today.
With four minute left in the show BC pops the balloon.
"No I don't think the Wahine are going to win today," he says to the audience in throwing out the thought of what he sees of the Wahine's chances today.
With four minute left in the show, and being pretty much Mr. Congeniality throughout the show he ends the show on a sour note.
Hmm. Peculiar. No need the three sixty, BC, at the end of the show I was thinking. It's so defeatist. A better ending to the show would have gone like this, "I'm so proud of our girls that I hope they prevail over Penn State today."
That would have been classier.It would have ended his show on a good note. Anyway, Go Wahine I'll be rooting all out for you today.
December 17th, 2009 at 11:40 am
A_House: Good afternoon Col.
Actually Reardon I think was being somewhat sarcastic.
He said (paraphrasing) that the Big Ten was the best - ask anyone who plays in the Big 10.
Actually, the best VB is in the Western US.
December 17th, 2009 at 11:45 am
It's all about passing and serving. UH can pass. I think they go with the 3-point pass system, right? (Men go with 4-point system.) A perfect pass is 3 (setter can go quick to the middles or to the outside). A 2 parlays, pretty much, into sets to the pins.
What's great is UH has three pretty good passers. And Danielson is a functional passer .
December 17th, 2009 at 11:45 am
*Leaps to his feet and raises his arms high!*
GO WAHINE!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 11:47 am
Dave Shoji is Coach of the Year...
I cannot say anything about him that hasn't already been said.
December 17th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Raising my arms in Makiki!!!
Go Wahine!!!
ST - What is a good number to call you at?
December 17th, 2009 at 11:52 am
Standing up and raising my arms. Continuing the wave in downtown Honolulu!
December 17th, 2009 at 11:52 am
Please pick me, Avis.
December 17th, 2009 at 11:54 am
What is that smell?
Oh, I get it....
Arms raised in da Wessai!
December 17th, 2009 at 11:55 am
Uncle A-House,
What episode # is "The Great Queen Seondeok" on this week. I'm up to #8 already (DVD). Coming home tomorrow to watch on TV with omma.
December 17th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Mooning the ESPN article featuring a Penn State player... Well not really... But in my mind I am!
December 17th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Darn it Kazz you had to put that here remember this is a family blog. j/k
December 17th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Sitting and raising 1 arm in Mililani! Go Wahine!
December 17th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
HiFlyer:
My cell is (808) 256-0223
December 17th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
* standing up & waving my arms in Mo'ili'ili *
Congrats to Dave Shoji! Getting the recognition he deserves!
Fuud note: Mom & friends went to Carmine's in Tampa for lunch. Cuban food...ummmm
GO WAHINE!!! LET'S GO BOWS!!! LET'S GO BOWS!!! LET'S GO BOWS!!!
Please pick me, Avis. Mahalo!
December 17th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
TChahng,
Good to hear you'll be home...for Christmas...(humming)...to be with your omma.
Merry Christmas to all da Tsaikos!
December 17th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Waving one arm from Kapolei side, and the other arm on the ceded lands side.
"IMUA NA WAHINE!"
You can do it Ladies! Play hard and leave it all out there on the court!
"Please pick me, Avis"
December 17th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
standing clapping and raising my two arms from PC for coach of the year Dave Shoji and wishing the rainbow wahines best of luck today. no matter what happens you gals are the bestest. go go giv'um
December 17th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Looks like UH just got eliminated from Joshua Quezada's list.
December 17th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
If the Wahine play perfect and start passing well right away we can steal the 1st set from Penn State and put them in a position to play catch up. All season long they have NOT played a team as fast as us that can pass very well. All the teams in the Big Ten conference are stoic and the high sets that take forever and a day to fall back down is what Penn State is used to. If we can start seperating their huge middles and get them caught moving side to side then we can win.
Passing is the key. It always has been. Brittany Hewitt has been such a plesant surprise and she continues to play well with better competition. Gonna need to rely on her more to keep the left side blockers honest, otherwise Kanani, Aneli, and Stephanie are gonna get shut down fast! Amber Kaufman didn't practice yesterday. Her abdominal strain must be getting tight again and that can happen when you haven't played in a while. Sometimes injuries like that need playing time as opposed to resting it. If she cannot go tonight, then you take away a threat at the opposite side. Sure Kaufman plays in the middle, but with her step out moves she might as well be an opposite hitter on the right side, not to mention her serving game will be missed. Hopefully Amber will be ready to go. It's a big game, so I am sure it will be VERY HARD to keep her away.
I look and hope to see Aneli getting back to her jump serves. Her jump serves can match ANYONE in the country in terms of power, speed, and accuracy. We may lack in height, but of our best servers, Aneli has the power to match Penn State.
It's gonna be hard as hell today, but we all hope Na Wahine can overcome this Penn State team that has been unstoppable over the past two seasons.
Another good write up this morning regarding one more BIG BIG BIG obstacle for our Wahine. Good breakdown of the "signs" from earlier in the season as to what the potential of this squad could become (i.e. sweeping Stanford and UCLA, 1000 wins, etc…). Again I am PROUD to say this year's team proved me COMPLETELY INCORRECT when I didn't think they would have made it this far considering pre season question marks at the depth of the middle and libero positions and how newcomers Cascioppo and Forsythe were going to contribute.
But still it was hard to really tell when you have to sit through the WAC season and continuously watch the Wahine DESTROY their opponents. Even convincing wins against the PAC 10's top teams early in the season still made many wonder what would be left in the tank.
Several things remained obvious though, such as the improvement in their digs and serving from past seasons. Today's article used a great word to describe the serving from Brandt, Lee, and Kaufman as "annoying". It has been. Just ask Washington last season how annoying Amber Kaufman's jump/lob serve is.
Tonight, I can sense there is no fear of what may not happen, but obviously there is excitement of what could happen.
Again, I'm just so proud and happy for these young ladies that do what they do so well at a high level. Yesterday the Sports Animals brought up the topic of the Wahine possibly moving on to win the national championship and comparing it's significance to the Sugar Bowl appearance and 12-0 regular season run. There is no comparison, simple. The Sugar Bowl run is way more significant in terms of what it did state-wide and considering the kind of media coverage college football has over collegiate volleyball there is no question which was more "significant", BUT within their respective sports, ANY national championship should take precedence. The Sugar Bowl isn't a national title bowl game, college football doesn't allow national championships at the FBS level to be decided on the field…
…. But to say that you are the best in the land out of a tournament playoff system? Well, you just can't get any better than that!
Now, the day is upon us!!!
No pressure on our side at all. No one cared about us, even though we DOMINATED on the court all through the Stanford regional and the previous sub-regional and we DOMINATED in the stands by outnumbering the local supporters of our opponents. It's clear what the NCAA thinks of us and it's clear, it's been clear for years, what the nation thinks of us. So tonight, in Florida, the Wahine shall do their thing, the one thing that they do best and that's play volleyball!
My thoughts are with our ladies today wishing nothing but the best. The "royalty of UH athletics" will forever have my respect as it should with followers of UH athletics in general.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Dave Shoji Fact #1016:
Dave Shoji once coached a bald eagle back to life.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
I guess someone talking about not wanting to cut his hair was actually said in jest huh?
December 17th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
TChahng:
Just finished #10 on Tuesday nite.
You going be home for the Hawaii Bowl. We may have a ticket for you.
Email us your phone # to make connections for the ticket.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
On the RB, looks like all the smoke about cutting hair and not wanting to be a DB was to fool Tsaikos!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Please pick me, Avis.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
A-House,
U-Dub was the school that wanted him to be a DB...and you might notice that he eliminated U-Dub the same time he eliminated UH.
If he's serious about the hair cutting thing, then I guess he'll pick Utah.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Please pick me, Avis
December 17th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Please pick me, Avis.
Running to last errand before VB starts on TV. You guys behave, or Santa's gonna bring you empty greenies.
Esme & out...
December 17th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
nice post royvic.
i believe all of the vb world is looking past hawaii. most think that our arrival in tampa was a fluke.
i like to be in that position.
this team is so much like that 1987 team that was lead by tita ahuna. they were a smallish team who played defense and passed the ball well. they had their superstar in tee williams, a great setter, a senior middle, etc, etc.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Wonder what BYU and Utah pulled out to trim down his list???
Well, considering the schools, I think we can rule out "Tennessee-like" recruiting tactics… ***AHEM*** It would be safe to say that BYU and Utah didn't do anything to assist in escorting his decision over to their side.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
d1島, You R so funny #70 post.
Do you know the difference between
picking your nose and picking flowers?
December 17th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
the running back really likes hawaii. he really does.
udub is out because they want him to play safety(?).
although byu is listed, they want him to cut his hair(?)
utah has a lot of pluses including a bevy of running backs.
hawaii, well, he can play running back, keep his hair long, and we got the top two rb's who are seniors. we also, as we speak, have a commitment from his teammate.
what's not to like about hawaii?
it should be a no brainer no?
(but, his mom doesn't like the distance between our islands and the west coast. somebody get her a job with hawaiian airlines on the west coast please.)
December 17th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
We really need to find a big.. low gravity type running back who can run while still holding firmly onto the ball and that isn't afraid to block. Get a couple of those and they'll get good looks from the scouts, too.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Royvic. No worry about what Bobby Curran thinks or says. His opinion doesn't matter. There will be fourteen young women stepping between the lines in Tampa in a few hours. It is their opinion that matters, and only theirs.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
...you can't eat flowers.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Penn State girls are quite nervous right now. Their trying to figure out how they are going to beat Texas. They know that they are better than Texas. They know that they are the best in the country. But they also know that on Saturday, Texas will come out ready to play, and will not just rollover and give them the game. Penn State girls know that they are unbeatable. But what if they lose to Texas in the finals? Just what if? How will they face their boosters and their fans? What will they do, what will they say? Yes they are very nervous. They are thinking right now that they better not lose to Texas.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
mih...are you suggesting that nate ilaoa petition for a seventh year???
December 17th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
i wonder how many folks will be taking off early today?
December 17th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Al, we should take a chance on Derek Muaava. I told you before and you are not listening. See how his rehab is coming and see if he will be ready to go?
December 17th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Go Coach Shoji and Girls!
For those of you like me who can't afford
cable tv espn 21, you can watch on your
computer at:
http://www.justin.tv/prd74_2
Texas and Minn just getting underway
December 17th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
The Wahine have every right to think they can beat Penn State, off course, it would require a perfect gameplan and excution,
!.) Serving .The crucible right there. If the Wahine serve their best, they can bring the big trees out of their Big Ten mode and force them to scramble.
2.) Obviously passing, but vital to have a very quick attack, the Wahine being faster, could neutralize their Block.
3.) Do not allow them large point runs, that would be deadly.
4.) Most important, believe !!!!
GO, WAHINE !!!!!!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Now lets see, BC doesn't like the Na Wahine, doesn't like the Warriors........ question is why is he a sportscaster in Hawaii, why doesn't he go some place where he likes the teams he's reporting on??????????? Never heard him say anything good about a UH team, wonder why???????
December 17th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Please pick me, Avis.
Go Wahine!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
al,
How's that cloning program going at UH? We still stuck on sheep?
December 17th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
TChahng- Welcome home!
Pomai- I captured your interview this morning but didn't upload it successfully yet. Ok to put on utube when I get home?
YEA! My Dr. appt. this afternoon was rescheduled (by his office) and I'll be in front of some kind of communication device at 4pm!
December 17th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Mahalo, Pecan Pie... I forgot about the earlier game!
December 17th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Please pick me, Avis
December 17th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Texas vs Minnesota... Women's VB online here..
http://www.justin.tv/prd74_2
December 17th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
TExas w/ the 1st set. 25-19
December 17th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
25-19 Texas beats Minnesota to take first set.
Hooker flying high...
December 17th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Please pick me, Avis.
Back to TV...
December 17th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
"Please pick me, Avis."
Eh... BC is probably worried that if he was Pro-Hawaii, all the other Stateside analysts would think he was a biased, uninformed sportscaster. By being anti-Hawaii... they just think he is uniformed.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Please pick me, Avis.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Go go ..GO! Minnesota.. erh.. ah...
Who we rooting for here?
December 17th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Please pick me, Avis.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Texas wins 2nd set 25-20
December 17th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Don't cry over spilled milk:
"The real misconception is when somebody goes to a BCS bowl, people think you're getting $15 million," West Virginia senior associate athletic director Russ Sharp said. "You're getting a fraction of that - and it costs a fortune to go to the Fiesta Bowl."
Sharp said that the Big East's payout to West Virginia for its trip to the 2008 Fiesta Bowl was $2,425,600, but the school's expenses totaled $3,495,000 - for losses.
Yeah, but how many boosters got a free ride?
In today's Washington Post "West Virginia lawmakers appropriated $100,000 for the disbanded rifle team." Wasn't there some of the students in Virgina that got killed on campus?
It wasn't that WVU's athletic department was running a deficit. Rather, university officials concluded that the only way WVU could become more competitive in the high-stakes world of college sports was to cut five teams and spend the savings (roughly $600,000 in what was then a $27 million budget) on better facilities and more scholarships.
So, don't cry for Virginia running a payout deficit.
Oh, and Most important, believe !!!!
GO, WAHINE ! and Please, Please pick me, Avis
December 17th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Go Wahine, Beat PSU
Please pick me, Avis
December 17th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Please pick me, Avis.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
pride.
he committed to sjsu awhile back. does the swinging door remain open now that tomey is gone?
December 17th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
speaking of tomey...you guys (former players) should get together and throw a cc for him.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
C'mon Minni-Tonka beat dem dang Texans! Take 'em to da limit!
December 17th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
The blog program would not let me say - Please pick me, Avis -which is a bummare.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
i hope you guys keep the vb updates so that when ralph checks the blog he will know the pain we who dvr games for future viewing feel.
well, we still in the running for that wiscy sized otackle, anoddah cb, and one kahuku boy or two and that other big guy.
i'd really like to see that radford transfer who played mlb for kapolei this past year sign on the dotted line for us. watching the dvr of the east/west game, you could see he was making plays all night.
also, tuaau looks like he physically can play already.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
oh, and i forgot. quines is going to be one mean player for us. what a great find.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Uhh.. Avis my dahling...
"Please pick me, Avis.
Mahalo!
Let's Go Bows!
December 17th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Please pick me, Avis!
Just found out I may be able to get off of work to go!
-Fu
December 17th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
*Stands up and raises his arms again*
December 17th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
i hope we get to keep the corsciana connection open.
and we need to get back to blinn they won the natl's again.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Has anyone seen Penn St. VB play this year, what do they look like?
Please pick me, Avis
December 17th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
UNLV hired Jim Livengood from U of Arizona as their AD.
It appears U of A wasn't talking to him on a contract extension, so he applied for the UNLV job.
Wasn't HF an asst AD at UofA or was it ASU? Could he be........
December 17th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
702WarriorNation,
HF was at Arizona State.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Please pick me, Avis.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Texas 2-0 and third set lead by 20 - 13
Looks like the Final will be Hawaii vs. Texas.
Up Next GOOOooooooo Wahine!
Please pick me, Avis
December 17th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Lemme see... hey, I'm still in town on the 23rd!
Oh, for the love of God-
Please pick me, Avis!
December 17th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Texas Wins
December 17th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Texas wins. Hawaii will play Long Horns...
December 17th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Texas sweeps-
Go Wahine- no rock star standouts on this TEAM... YOU ARE ALL ROCK STARS!
December 17th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Texas Wins 25-19, 25-20, 25-15 by (3-0)
Hawaii Vs Penn State up next
Goooo Wahine!... We Believe!
December 17th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
The Pac-10 has a new commissioner and he says that they will consider expanding to 12 teams. The Conference merry-go-round is really going to be crazy in 2-3 years and hopefully UH will end up in a good spot.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
December 17th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
So, the Pac-10 needs to expand by 2012 if they are going to get a bigger TV deal and include a conference title game in the deal...criteria for candidates are discussed here.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
December 17th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
My girls are going to get to see their first volleyball game in about 20 minutes...I cannot wait for the match to start.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
If you're not at home and can't watch it on TV
Watch Wahine win over Penn State right here on your PC:
Link to: http://www.justin.tv/prd74_2
Please pick me, Avis!
December 17th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
* raising arms up for the Bows *
GO WAHINE!!!
Please pick me, Avis.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Thanks Garret,
Congrat on your old schoole UofT sweeping.
Now it's UH turn to do the same.
Go Wahines!
December 17th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
People who have access to ESPN 360 can watch the game for free online.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
702WarriorNation,
I hope that I get to cheer for UH against Texas...that would be a lot more fun than cheering for Texas vs. Penn State.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
I'm Still at work...
but gotta get home now and watch it in HD!
but if not right now over 62,000 people are watching live on PC. including 29 other countries plus over 10,000 from USA
GooOOOOO!! Wahine!!
10 more minutes to go Can't wait
December 17th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Please pick me Avis...twice is a charm.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
DPK
All right you guys.. Keep standing.. raising your arms and fanning... I think I barely caught a breeze in Kaneohe earlier... we need more ... (standing and raising arms)
December 17th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Ommnn... Ommmmmmnn.... OOOoommnnnn....
Sending mental telepathic image and message...
"Please pick me, Avis."
Oooohhhhmmmmm......
December 17th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
I am sitting in front of this pc and have the game up on the link and I am sooo excited!
Coach Shoji Fact 1017:
makes 2 arms waving like crazy in Pepeekeo.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
C'Mon WAHINE... do to Penn State what the Warriors did to Navy! (sorry, SailorBlue)...
December 17th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
ummmmmmmmmmmm.....
ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...........
uuummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.......
Go Wahine! For all us!!!!!!!!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Wahine warming up!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
dang.....
dang.....
dang.....
Go Wahine!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Speed Kills!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
c'mon ladies... no errors...
GO WAHINE!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
GOOD ONE....
KEEPT IT GOING WAHINE
December 17th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
YES!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
DANG. WE ARE GOOOOD....
GO WAHINE!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
13-12!
Go Wahine
December 17th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Who going blink?
December 17th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Dave Shoji Fact 1018.
Hawaii get movers and shakers on the national stage.
December 17th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
wouldn't you know, its da princesses...
December 17th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Hawaii winning 15-13 first set and already
the annoucers are poo-poohing if Hawaii
should win the first set saying like Michigan
Hawaii will fall to Penn later in the game...
December 17th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
So far Penn St. does not look like a #1 ranked team.
December 17th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
gotta hold down the errors.....
December 17th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
They go to commercial with Hawaii in the lead temporarily and the airhead blonde says, "Records continue to fall for Penn State as we break away for a commercial." Huh? What records? It's not over yet!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
1st to twenny!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
"The Old Guys Rule Big Hilo!"
December 17th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Das y I lissenin to da rayjyo...
December 17th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
the princesses are doing GOOOOOOOODDDDDD!!
KEEP IT UP LADIES.
GO WAHINE!!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Announcers are swinging towards hope for HAWAII~~~
December 17th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
22-19.
Yaahooooo!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
an da ahem, lady kitties are looking SHOCCCKKKKKTTT~
GO WAHINE!!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
I WANT A SWEEP OF PENN STATE~~~
There you go- #12 seed...
December 17th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Let's Go Bows, keep it going
December 17th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
yessssssssssssssss
December 17th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
December 17th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
let's goooooOOOO Wahine!!! one more point!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
when you're goood, you can handle the good vibes.
Go Wahine!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
#12 DAT!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
RAH!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
YESSSSS!!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
so ends the longest streak!!! whoootah!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
UNO!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
and the kitties went DOWN DOWN DOWN.
GO WAHINE!!!!!!!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
yes, one game down, 2 to go and bring on Texas
December 17th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
YESSSSSSSS
December 17th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
I just love it when the
underdogBIG BADWAHINE show up!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
I'm a pacificist - but today I say KILL KILL KILL!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
BELIEVE!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
OK, now shift into 2nd gear, girls...
December 17th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
*DPK stands and raises his arms again!*
YEEEEEHAAAAW!!! GO WAHINE!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Keep up the intensity!
Oh so now she says, "An upset in the making!" Hehehe! No mo room on our bandwagon for peeps who no BELIEVE.
Let's Go Ladies...play hard and fast!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Camera angles are wierd...
December 17th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
HEWITT!!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Shoji Fact 1019
win the first game in the national semifinals.
Shoji Fact 1020
2 arms gyrating like crazy in da upper atmosphere of Pepeekeo.
and two cans air deodorant for keep da smell down.
December 17th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
That camera angle sux!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Come on!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
get Hawaii fans in Florida.....
Go Wahine.
December 17th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Come on Wahine.
You can do it!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Breathe...get back in it. Come on Wahine!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Pass, pass, pass...
December 17th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Please pick me, Avis.
December 17th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
yeah, that always works..
breathe breathe breathe...
pass pass pass
December 17th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
breathe...work the problem...slow down...pick your spots...
KILL!!!
GO WAHINE!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
cannot expect all da time.
just most of the time.
KILL KILL KILL
December 17th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Don't slow down and pass, pass, pass.
Need better passing for the quicker sets on the outsides.
December 17th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
ok... gotta run to Kapaa...
GO LADIES!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
they not going down easy.
gotta take them down haaarrrdd!.
December 17th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
LizK,
Take your car,
Kapaa is far!
December 17th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
Please pick me, Avis
"... a scrappy Hawaii team......"
Yeah..... I like when da tv announcer talks about Hawaii like dat!
take notes, Warriors... take notes....
December 17th, 2009 at 5:09 pm
dang....
da ref neva get it right, and da call affected da mo.
good move, coach Shoji...
December 17th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
Go Wahine.
gotta go meeting. cheer for me....
please.
December 17th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
David versus Goliath...
December 17th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
Please pick me, Avis.
December 17th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
I reiterate: Please pick me, Avis.
December 17th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Come on, Wahine!
Settle down.
December 17th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Please pick me, Avis.
And a pox on Phil Steele. Seems like he knows about as much as Mel Kiper Jr.(Ryan Leaf's biggest fan).
December 17th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
Please pick me, Avis.
I hope Maggitt, Falemalu, Cravens & others get to introduce themselves (via tackling) to Quezada (if he goes to BYU) a couple of years from now when UH plays them (others can correct me if I'm wrong about playing the Cougars). I guess they won't have that chance if he goes to the Utes as I don't know that we'll ever play them.
December 17th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
Come on Wahine you can do it, make it the biggest comeback.
December 17th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
Please pick me, Avis.
From the lack of any mention, should I take it that there's absolutely no
chance of Blaze Soares also getting a shot at a 6th year?? It seems very unjust! What's up with the compliance officers in this case; is it THAT impossible to chase down all the medical documentation?
December 17th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Please pick me, Avis.
Go Wahine! Hang in there!!
December 17th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Please pick me, Avis.
GO WAHINE!!! WE BELIEVE!
December 17th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Please pick me, Avis.
Yahoo! Nice rally; keep going!
December 17th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
I would say that's some pretty pathetic blocking...but that comment would only make sense if we actually blocked a ball here and there.....
December 17th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Great season for the Wahine VB, Go Texas!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
*sigh* Congrats to Penn State and Russ Rose for his 1,000th win.
Good job Nā Wahine! This is something to build on for next season!
December 17th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Please pick me, Avis.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Merry Christmas to Dave Shoji
and the UH women's volley ball team.
You gave us a wonderful present.
Now you can come home to warm sandy beaches.
Penn State?
After Saturday, they've got to go to snow drifts up to their noses...
Any high school girls and boys thinking of going to the mainland, think twice...
December 17th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Like Wisconsin....size made the difference in this game.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
I hope Texas sweeps them in 3...
HOOK 'EM!!!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Please pick me, Avis.
Arrghhh!
December 17th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
December 17th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Protector:
I think Blaze is deserving of an extra year. The injuries, the year he spent at a non-football-playing school, etc.
But 1) he's been told he has a chance to be drafted; 2) there has been no assurance from UH compliance that his appeal will be a) successful, b) successful in a timely manner.
He has decided to move on.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Please pick me, Avis.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Head ref is a farse too many missed call.
Ref should not be winning points. Players should be the ones to win points.
Case in point in second set there were 2 missed point for a replay.
one by a side judge and one by #1 Ref.
Two side ref called a touch in front of #1 Ref who missed a call and finally relended to give point to wahine.
In Set 4 Hodge Stumpped in front of #1 ref for a touch by wahine... That should have been YELLOW CARD. No guts by Ref #1.
This ref should never again get a match to ref any game.
Wahine didn't lose match, head ref wanted #1 playing #2 after wahine won the first match. She definately took the momentum away from the wahine....
But Wahine sure gave them a scare after the first set.
Nice going Hawaii with hight and blocking disadvantage.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
Please pick me, Avis.
iwonderwhytheyhateme,
I agree about the blocking (or lack of it, more correctly).
Let's go Lady Longhorns! Stop the 3-peat!
December 17th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
sportsbow:
I'm told London Sapolu has indeed signed.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
"Please pick me, Avis"
December 17th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Congratulations to the Rainbow Wahine - you sure make us proud!!!
You know you have cool bosses when everyone's in a 3 p.m. meeting, and the VP blurts out, "Eh, the Wahine play at 4, yeah?" Then a director says, "Yeah, hurry up." Then they discuss whose TV they're going to turn on and watch.
Oh, and: Please pick me, Avis.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
two more days folks.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Thank you Rainbow Wahine!!! You made us very proud throughout the post season. I don't want to get into the seniors I watched closely from 2007 as I've already done that.
Thank you Aneli!!!!
Thank you Amber!!!
Thank you Steph!!!
Thank you Jayme!!!
Thank you "Kat"!!!
Now, Kanani, Brittany, Dani, Stephanie, and Liz... take this team on your shoulders next season for a repeat shot at the NCAA Championship!
GO WAHINE!!! THE PRIDE OF HAWAII!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
Oh yeah.
Congrats to Penn State who are good enough to win on their own, but much better with momentum hurting _____ poor officiating calls.
"Oh, I'm sorry" - tonight's up official.
Give me a _______ break!
December 17th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
Please pick me, Avis.
ST on # 285,
Thanks for the info re Blaze. Good luck Blaze; we'll be rooting for you on Sundays and maybe even Mondays or Thursdays as well! Sure would've liked to have seen you play against USC.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
Please pick me, Avis.
ST on # 285,
Thanks for the info re Blaze. Good luck Blaze; we'll be rooting for you on Sundays and maybe even Mondays or Thursdays as well! Sure would've liked to have seen you play against USC.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Nice of Penn State to have the luxury of geography and KALA to have their cheerleaders, band, and mascot there.
Good for them.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Sat through two different presentations about planned upgrades at Aloha Stadium during the Stadium Authority meeting.
The improvements to the Stadium itself have been divided into three phases. Phase One is almost complete - most of the work is structural and not that visible except for the first half of the roof replacement. Phase Two is under protest - no details given - and will include the rest of the underlying structural upgrades & the rest of the roof replacement as well as building new restrooms, adding ADA improvements, expanding current facilities and building in areas currently open, etc. Phase Three is rust removal & remediation and painting. If funding is appropriated & released and protests resolved in a timely way, all the improvements should be completed by the start of the 2012 season. Big IFs - especially the money stuff. The projects could be stretched out to the start of the 2014 season.
The other facility upgrade is expected to be in place by the USC game and will replace the current Jumbotron at the north end. You'll be blown away when you see it.
Please pick me, Avis.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
What the heck is "Go Texas" nonsense???
When I think of Texas athletics, I can't get the FACT of them _______ out against us after our turn around season and how Mack Brown has publically said that he doesn't believe non-BCS teams should have a shot at a BCS bowl no matter what.
Everything is bigger in Texas huh???
Well, they're right!
They're a bunch of big ____.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Please pick me, Avis.
Wahine made us proud.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Powderpuff,
Sounds like you have GREAT VPs with GREAT CORE VALUES!!!
The VPs I know get giddy about golf. Just that. Golf.
golf.
Wow. Like yeah... golf.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
bravo Wahine!!!
Thank you for a tremendous season.
So hard to beat 6 on 7.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
More like:
"Meredith vs Kenani Girl"
Kenani Girl wins.
... in the parking lot.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
I was gonna "rewind" the DVR to see the crap for myself as I had to listen to Charlie Wade laugh in disgust on the radio at these calls.
I just got off the phone with some peeps that saw it live and these people give me grief about being paranoid about this NCAA against Hawaii stuff, but they actually had to acknowledge the B.S. huhu garbage in Set 2 and the GOOF that took away Amber Kaufman's opening kill.
"SOMEONE CALLS YOU A HORSE THE FIRST TIME, YOU PUNCH THEM IN THE FACE.
SOMEONE CALLS YOU A HORSE THE SECOND TIME, ASK FOR AN APOLOGY.
SOMEONE CALLS YOU A HORSE FOR THE THIRD TIME, THEN... WELL, IT'S PROBABLY TIME TO START SHOPPING FOR A SADDLE."
The NCAA shouldn't worry anymore. We're out of their hair for now.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
Wow, PP.
The vp's I have are only worried about how to fill a one hour meeting with only 15-minutes of material. Talk about time-wasters! Geez.
The Peter Principle lives!
December 17th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
Kazz . . .
I know. So frustrating to watch. I keep getting scolded for my BP so I have had to learn to ignore the fools as often as possible.
Trust me, it was and continues to be very difficult.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Time for bed. Tomorrow is going to be a long and brutal day.
Last day before Winter Break and the kids will be bouncing off the walls. Rush to SeaTac to catch a 4:40 (was a 5:15) flight -- school gets out at 2. Aaaaargh! Sit in a 737 for 6+ hours before stepping out into PARADISE!!!
Whoo-hoo!!! Yep. The school day will last forever.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:52 pm
As in past final fours when the Wahine went that far they lost because they got outblocked. When you block somebody, they intimidate them.
That's what happened to the Wahine, in reverse. The Wahine had a very good season, much farther than I thought they would. Kudos to them.
If there's a suggestion to Dave Shoji, it would be to find a couple of big middle blockers like 6'5" or 6"6. The stats say that the blocking was the difference overwhelmingly favoring Penn State. Maybe Hawaii has a better chance to win it all next year as they have a lot of good players returning and a good crop of redshirts and recruits. Good luck next year.
December 17th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
If it's not too late.... Please pick me Avis
December 17th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
The Wahine played hard and I am proud of them.
But after this game with PSU, please pick me up Avis!
December 17th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Wonderful year, Wahine! Appreciated the spirited play from the team. Exciting!
Please pick me, Avis.
December 17th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
I am very proud of the Wahine!
But after watching the game, please pick me up Avis!
December 17th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
And for my brother Kimo.... Please pick me Avis
December 17th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Sorry - dup posting!
December 17th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
I agree with tommui....
Please pick me, Avis.
December 17th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Warrior Volleyball Team,
YOUR TURN!!!
CHEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CAN!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Please pick me, Avis
December 17th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
Russ Rose looks like that guy that shot his friend in the face while hunting.
December 17th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Please pick me Avis
December 17th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
Congratulations to the Wahine for a great season. They represented their school and the state well and did extremely well. There is no shame in losing to Penn State...they won 100 straight games for a reason.
December 17th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
For those complaining about the refs, I understand being a homer. But the refs did NOT determine the winner today...Penn State's awesome block did. Not giving credit to the opponent actually demeans the valiant effort that the Wahine put into this game.
One or two calls did not determine the game. Especially when one of the calls ended up being reversed and ended up being a point for UH. Plus, nobody remembers that Penn State had a legit complaint or two also in the game on calls that were not reversed.
December 17th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
Things have really changed in college football. I remember when Notre Dame's TV deal with NBC was the envy of all conferences. However, their contract is *small* compared to the SEC and Big 10 right now, one reason why it would be to their financial benefit to join the Big 10.
Each team in the Big 10 gets $20 million per year because of the Big 10 Network. That number will increase as they get more cable systems to carry them.
Each team in the SEC gets $17 million per year because of the CBS/ESPN deal. That number is guaranteed for 15 years.
Notre Dame gets $9 million per year from NBC, and the TV ratings were *way* down this year so they might get a lot less in their next contract.
When Notre Dame turned the Big 10 down last time, Notre Dame got a *lot* more TV money than the Big 10...but that was before the Big 10 Network started.
December 17th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Great season for the Na Wahine, top four, coach of the year, best academic student at the final four, an all american, and a platform to build on for the returning players. Alexis, Corinne, Tuaniga and the 2 RS will be playing faster next year. Hewitt will be better. Good height coming in with the next recruiting class, Waber is 6'3 OH, Hartong is an athletic middle with a good serve and slide-at 6'1, she'll complement what Kaufman did for the Na Wahine. Only 8 months to wait for the next season. lol.
December 17th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Kazz, #318...and that's not all that guy did...
"Russ Rose looks like that guy that shot his friend
in the face while hunting."
December 17th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Please pick me Avis
December 17th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
To Hawaii Wahine Volleyball Team:
Thank you for the fantastic season with many "you remember da 2009 final 4 team" memories that we will take with us for years to come. You gave your heart and soul in every single game you played. You gave the best that you could, and that is all that I or anyone can ask of you. For that I thank you.
To the seniors:
Aneli Cubi-Otineru
Amber Kaufman
Stephenie Brandt
Jayme Lee
Catherine Fowler
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!! And I wish that all of are blessed with the best that life has to offer.
MAHALO
December 17th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
looking for Christmas present for azngamer808.
anyone know why there isn't authentic UH football jerseys for sale
like in years when we had Nike?
Checked U-Dub and Alabama, they also do not sell authentic jerseys.
Is it a NCAA thing?
December 17th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
chopsueyboy how about a pink Na Wahine jerser, auction ends this weekend. The jersey was worn by our final four Na Wahine and its for a good cause, Breast Cancer Fund
December 17th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
good cause, don't think son will wear it
December 17th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Must be the cost of them versus the demand. Even at the height of the 2007 season, UH released Colt's #15 authentic jersey in limited supply. At 200.00 a jersey it was probably a wise choice. Saw them at the Ward location and they were a lot in stock while everything else flew off the shelves.
December 17th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
Ralph,
My christmas present to myself is pretty much a fantasy...
In the auction, the four volleyballs signed by the entire team are all above the $400.00 range! Got out bidded three times!!!
***In related news, Brittany Hewitt's game worn #4 jersey is nearing the $600.00 mark!!!***
Seriously though, looks like they'll raise some good kala for a good cause!
December 17th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
New Rainbow Wahine volleyball "Road To The Championship" available on http://www.uhrainbowtique.com.
Kinda weird though because it doesn't appear to have something on the back like the dates, final scores, and names of the opponents we WO-MANHANDLED during the WAC tourney, the sub-regional, and the Stanford regional.
December 17th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
congrats dave shoji, the assistants, the staff, and the team.
you made us proud to be hawaiian.
December 17th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Congratulations Nalani!
Mahalo for the great ride Na Wahine!
Oyasumina-tsai....
December 17th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Re: Notre Dame
I'm not sure how there ever will be a Division I-A playoff when the NCAA can't even get Notre Dame to join a league. Imagine if Duke or North Carolina decided to become a basketball independent.
December 17th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Congratulations, Nalani!
Mahalo to JD for giving the Aunties seats closer to the action at the St. Pete Times Forum. My cousin's husband saw empty seats next to JD & cajoled him to let them move down. Thanks, JD!
December 17th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
To all the Seniors on the Warrior and Wahine team. One BIG MAHALO for a fantastic season!
Whne the footbal team went on 6 game slide, you never gave up and kept getting better each game. You turned it arond and it was great to see you guys keep playing with pride and energy.
Wahine volleyball was FANTASTIC!. Mahalo ladies for the great season!
To the returnees and new recruits, you now have a benchmark to follow.
Next years season starts now! Do you have the will to push yourself to get bigger, stronger and better?
Can't wait for next season. Can't wait for baseball!
MAHALO WARRIORS AND WAHINES!
December 17th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Congratulations Nalani for being a winner today!
December 17th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Congrats, Nalani!
Sounds like Notre Dame needs to re-evaluate its disdain for affiliation.
I'm really thinking it IS time for the non-BCS schools to lobby for some anti-trust action. The rich are getting filthy richer and I don't feel every BCS Conference team automatically deserves that largesse more than some of the worthy non-BCS teams. But nobody's going to rock the boat in the name of equity and altruism, are they?
December 17th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
Wonder what would happen if Notre Dame decided to join a non-BCS conference?
December 17th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
congrats nalani,
pomai, looking good on kitv news.....good job...
December 17th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Yip..Yip..Yippee!
Congratulations to Nalani and her Ohana!
I hope I have better luck tomorrow!
December 17th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
congratulations nalani.
i heard that i was second.
December 18th, 2009 at 2:55 am
Congrats, nalani!
Skeeters woke me up again- in spite of the net!
Oh well, got Pomai's video up tho:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSqA_oNStNs
December 18th, 2009 at 4:06 am
This is going to be a great day!!!
Whoo-hoo!!!!!
December 18th, 2009 at 4:08 am
Probably will not have the internet while home. Kind of sad to miss any other recruiting announcements.
Looking foward to seeing you at the Hawai'i Bowl.
December 18th, 2009 at 4:13 am
Congratulations, Nalani!
December 18th, 2009 at 5:12 am
The saying a lighthouse is a beacon of hope to a lost ship is true. And so are the Hawaii womens volleyball team to all the other athletes at the university. And even to all the aspiring volleyball-playing kids across the state. The fighting spirit the Wahine exhibited in their los to a very good Penn State team serves as an inspiration to all of them. And that is why I'm so proud of the Wahine.
December 18th, 2009 at 5:21 am
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December 18th, 2009 at 5:47 am
Does height make a difference?? Well the average height of Penn State is 6.05 while the Na Wahine is 5.7?????? I think so. But the one thing you can't measure is heart, an there is none bigger than the Na Wahine's. Good job girls
December 18th, 2009 at 5:50 am
Good morning Tsaikos everywhere.
Royvic,
truer words were never spoken. thank you for speaking for me too.
LizK,
thank you for the Pomai tv link. wery wery great!
my darling my darling.
December 18th, 2009 at 5:54 am
howzit Mr. Patton.
great job, for life, for your beloved wife.
ahem, how you gonna be a role model if you cry...
JUST kidding! good job Pomai!
December 18th, 2009 at 6:08 am
Great Morning All!
Safe journey to wafan....I understand the headwind yesterday extended the flight by almost an hour! Hope things settle down this afternoon.
December 18th, 2009 at 6:09 am
wafan,
you coming this way? if so, we do lunch?
December 18th, 2009 at 6:10 am
Erryboddy have a terrific day!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYxnXMYHMPY
HiHo....
December 18th, 2009 at 6:12 am
Wahine Volleyball team.
Congragulations to the UH Wahine Volleyball team.
You made all Hawaii swell with pride.
I just love replaying the tv announcder's line: "...scrappy Hawaii team..."
December 18th, 2009 at 6:13 am
Oh, almos' fo'get.
Latest recruiting sensation hoping for an early offer...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhxK8P0h5Fk
December 18th, 2009 at 6:15 am
d1
thats always a good one
December 18th, 2009 at 6:27 am
This is my Christmas wish for Coach Shaw. I'm singing for Fleischman
tooo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCbuRA_D3KU
December 18th, 2009 at 6:33 am
good morning Tsaikos,
royvic, very eloquent, mahalo
pomai, looking good bro, loved the surprise while watching the news last night
on a side note, the NCAA is an organization comparable to being an individual nation or country all on it's own.....trying to navigate through some requirements for student athletes and it is bringing on a malaise of cynicism from this happy go lucky Warrior/Wildcat supporter.
Congrats to the Wahine... a great effort by all. Stand tall and stand proud
December 18th, 2009 at 6:46 am
again good cheer to all in Warrior Nation. here's hoping and wishing you all a Merry Christmas, good wishes for the world, good wishes for
the Warriors.
everytime I hear this video, I think of team, the good music that can happen when we all pull together and give it our best.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmxT21uFRwM
December 18th, 2009 at 7:58 am
Oooh just read the blog! Thank you for picking me! I am so happy to be able to give these to my brother Kimo. He works so hard and it's been a super tough year for him. So nice. Thx ST & fellow Tsaikos!
December 24th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
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