Leach out; "The Beast"
By Stephen Tsai
It's official: Mike Leach was fired as head coach at Texas Tech.
And, yes, UH has received your e-mails and read your posts: You want Leach to be the Warriors' offensive coordinator.
There are natural ties. Leach hired Greg McMackin as Tech's defensive coordinator in 2000. Mike Smith, who played at Tech, was a UH grad assistant the past season.
And Leach runs a four-wide offense that shares the same DNA as UH's offense.
But Leach is not coming here. No money. No opening. His forthcoming law suit. And, of course, UH's offense is starting to click. Rolo is one of the bright, young minds of offensive football. His experience in 2009 will make him a better play-caller in 2010.
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We're proud of all of Hawai‘i's Sons — the ones who stay or go away — but we have special appreciation for defensive tackle Ryan "The Beast" Eastman because we consider him to be part of our blog family.
According to proud papa Bulla, The Beast has secured a release from Weber State and is ready to compete for the Warriors. There's paperwork to be filled and a tryout to attend, but we're hopeful he will successfully fulfill his dream of playing for the hometown team.
Bulla writes:
"Ryan knows that he is a walk on and he just wants a chance to play at a higher level and compete with the other Warriors. He will have to redshirt this year and start from the bottom. But he gets to train, work out, learn the system, and play on the Scout team , which he wants to do because he gets to work out against the 1st string O linemen. he loves the challenge, and i love his statement, 'Dad, it's time ... '"
Indeed, it is. Welcome home.
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Quarterback Corey Nielsen is having a fun winter break:
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The Warrior Beat
December 30th, 2009 at 12:17 am
right on ryan.
December 30th, 2009 at 12:18 am
Uno. Fo' real? No one else awake?
December 30th, 2009 at 12:18 am
first first in a long time.
December 30th, 2009 at 12:19 am
sorry coqui.
December 30th, 2009 at 12:20 am
Hiya! we nevah make 200...
December 30th, 2009 at 12:21 am
I was just gettin started...
December 30th, 2009 at 12:22 am
Nitey Nite and SWEEETT Wahine BB one point WINS!!!
December 30th, 2009 at 12:22 am
Al, cool. Just want to say that we need guys like Ryan. Guys who come home to play for the people of Hawaii. Make me proud.
December 30th, 2009 at 12:25 am
okay somebody wake bulla up.
December 30th, 2009 at 12:26 am
Good Luck to Ryan! Visualize it and then make the dream come true...we support you 100%!!
Good night!
December 30th, 2009 at 12:27 am
coqui....so true.
and they usually work harder than all the rest of them.
December 30th, 2009 at 12:30 am
wow rob is up late tonight.
December 30th, 2009 at 12:34 am
We missed you yesterday, Rob25.
Charlie said to tell you hi.
December 30th, 2009 at 12:36 am
welcome to the Warrior home Ryan, the battle is about to begin and you shall respond, we got your back but I can not see anything up front.
December 30th, 2009 at 12:38 am
Rob25:
Charlie was great.
He reserved the room.
Then he got Rich to open it up.
He did everything but the mic check.
Oh, wait. He did do the mic check.
December 30th, 2009 at 12:40 am
By the way, I want to thank all of you for being supportive of Bulla.
I've known him since college, and he's a great guy. Emotional? Sure. But a good guy.
December 30th, 2009 at 12:42 am
Forgot to give special thanks to Princess Leila for securing the Charlie Wade chat.
It turned out to be perfect timing because UH opened double days yesterday.
December 30th, 2009 at 12:50 am
did the techies fix the video, all I got was a still picture and intermittent sound. Unable to follow the question and answer. I would at least want to hear the audio.
December 30th, 2009 at 12:56 am
Ralph:
The best thing to do is to contact Sandee Oshiro or Scott Morifuiji to find solutions to your video concerns. Call the main switchboard at 525-8000, and Dana will transfer your call.
December 30th, 2009 at 1:28 am
Mr. Bulla, can you post for me your shirt size as well as your son "The Beast" size as I have a special gift to send to the both of you on his quest to be a Warrior Football Player.
I have been reading the many posts on your "OUTSTANDING" son who has a GREAT following on this blog with the many Tsaiko supporters who just adore you and respect your son's ability to contribute to the Warrior football team.
As a former athlete to the University I know personally the theme of "against all odds" as certainly Ryan will have that situation to him being a walk on against the highly publicize scholarship players BUT his confidence is "INSPIRING" and your LOVE for him as a proud dad is "JOY TO THE HEART" as I want to contribute in my way of support to you and his journey of being a Warrior Football Player for 2010 !
Please post both your shirt sizes and address as I will be in and out all day today BUT will get to the blog at some time through out the day. I have "WONDERFUL" supporters to my cause and the gift n kind that I will be sending to both of you will be "FIRST CLASS" all the way !
I am moved by my Mother passing as I am "INSPIRED" to be even GREATER to you folks for 2010 as my LOVE for Tsaiko Nation will be "STRONGER" then it has ever been before !
Mahalo kind sir for just taking the time to read my request and CONGRATULATIONS for being a GREAT Father who has a TERRIFIC athletic son who is coming home to the "OHANA" in which one day I will meet the both of you and rejoice in cheer and laughter.
Vaya Con Dios and Hauloi Makahiki Hou !
December 30th, 2009 at 1:28 am
Welcome home, Ryan.
During your redshirt year , give em HELL !!!
December 30th, 2009 at 1:56 am
I remember meeting Ryan just before he went off to Weber State and was surprised at two different things - his gentleness & friendly shyness and his drive. Clearly his playing name did not extend to his real world.
It will be interesting to see where he'll be in the fall of 2013 - after he graduates and he's used his remaining eligibility.
i assume that he'll be attending UH spring semester. I'm curious - does he still maintain his residency status or is he considered an out-of-stater because he went to college out of state?
Did you know that until 1970 a woman student at UH took her residency from either her husband or her father is she were under the age of 20 - legal age back then? Only if a woman were fully emanicipated could she be a resident of the state of Hawaii on her own behalf for tuition purposes. For example, if a local girl married a member of the military who claimed residency elsewhere, she would lose her residency status - even if she didn't go there even to visit her in-laws.
POMAI: What conclusions about men's basketball did you all reach yesterday over a six-hour lunch? What kinds of ideas did you come up for UH football's coaching staff - especially the head guy. It was frustrating seeing Amis, Thompson, and Flemings sitting on the bench in street clothes.The last two will be back this Saturday, but still.....
December 30th, 2009 at 4:15 am
WassupDoc conclusion was they are not so good and as much as everyone likes coach Nash, don't think he's the answer. Other than that not much, too much food.
December 30th, 2009 at 4:27 am
good morning Tsaikos,
mahalo for the support for The Beast, his dream has always been to be a Warrior. He is excited to come home and compete to walk on to UH.
These past 2 years he has been blessed to play for Weber State and Coach McBride, but the time has come to 'play at the next level'. how many of us have the opportunity to live our dream, to grab the proverbial brass ring, to do what we always wanted to do............how many??
we are humbled by the support and the aloha from everyone, let us all support the green and black Warriors...GO WARRIORS
December 30th, 2009 at 4:29 am
Go, Ryan, Go... Can Do
December 30th, 2009 at 4:40 am
Congratulations Ryan!!! Makes my heart cry when I can "feel" the love that an island son has for his home and university.
Bulla,
We do not know each other and, yes, I know I can seem anti-mainland (ironic that I am here to live and work now...after I graduated from UH, mind you), but Thank You. Thank you for raising a son that dreams of playing for UH and will aspire to live that dream and even incur some hardship in order to fulfill dream. Me and my wife will cheer hard for Ryan and as my son grows up, I will point out too him that your son did what his heart told him too, not what others have.
GO WARRIORS!!
December 30th, 2009 at 4:45 am
morning gang!
auryte! geev'em Ryan!
December 30th, 2009 at 5:00 am
Rainbow Cliff,
you can email me at 808bulla at gmail.com
ryan is 2x, and i am 4x....mahalo for your kindness. email me so we can exchange addresses
December 30th, 2009 at 5:23 am
Good luck to the Beast.
December 30th, 2009 at 5:24 am
Good luck Ryan! We're rooting for you.
December 30th, 2009 at 5:40 am
"Dad...it's time." That is chicken skin....awesome, Ryan! Congratulations to the entire Eastman family.
December 30th, 2009 at 6:01 am
Great Morning All!
Full speed ahead, Ryan! (As if he knows any other....)
December 30th, 2009 at 6:01 am
Good morning Tsaikos.
December 30th, 2009 at 6:13 am
Interesting read this morning by "Ferd"
B$-You has one other advantage going for them after earning the fruits of success from their football program...can't help but think that the $8M can go a lot farther in Boise, ID than here.
Imagine how much building four levels of luxury boxes at Aloha Stadium would cost!
December 30th, 2009 at 6:14 am
bulla, good to see that it is now official. as always, my best to Ryan and tell him that the Maui gang sends their love and best.
December 30th, 2009 at 6:15 am
d1, you one fast bugga. I read Ferd's article and was going to say something and I look an you already get something on.
December 30th, 2009 at 6:18 am
whitey,
December 30th, 2009 at 6:19 am
Had to try that....
December 30th, 2009 at 6:19 am
Ferd's article is very good about how money can direct a program and how it can make them get ahead, but the one thing that is neva sure is "who will win". The old saying of "that is why we play the game" is so very true. IF, IF, we start the season off with a HUGE, HUGE upset, who knows where it might lead to.
December 30th, 2009 at 6:20 am
d1, enjoy your day.
December 30th, 2009 at 6:22 am
You too, whitey.
...and erryboddy else, too!
HiHo....
December 30th, 2009 at 7:24 am
Good Morning Gangeez!
Tsai-
Bulla. Emotional?! Really?!
Seriously, this is excellent news for father and son, who both bleed green and black. Ryan is going to be a tremendous asset for the Warriors, and we know that he backs his heart up with the hard work that is needed to be a great competitor. Watching Ryan's efforts out over the next few years is going to be a lot of fun to watch.
December 30th, 2009 at 7:26 am
mahalo to Doris Sullivan, who is in America with her family making her way up the East Coast. BIG Heads up from her....mahalo again.
Safe travels and remember the 5 F's: Family, Food, Friends, Faith, Football
Make memories, make memories, make memories
December 30th, 2009 at 7:38 am
From last nights blog:
# al:
December 29th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
dpk....you just missed one of the best taiga series in "tenchijin" which concluded tonight. this the series based on historical events of the warring era of japan.
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I have been following Tenchijin off and on. That last episode was epic. I also enjoyed the travelogue at the end which showed the historical sites associated with the story. Very cool stuff.
December 30th, 2009 at 7:42 am
Aloha, "Bulla and the Beast" this is a feel good story during the dead period. Good Luck to Ryan. Go Warriors....
December 30th, 2009 at 7:44 am
Congratulations Ryan!
You have been a Warrior all your life. Following your heart will make your dreams come true. There is no better feeling as a fan than to have one of it's own show his pride and desire to play for the home team. Your Warrior ohana is proud of you wherever you go in life, but hearts will swell and eyes will tear when you run out on the field for the first time. Chants of "BEAST" will echo through the stadium! You have been a Warrior all your life...it's time!
December 30th, 2009 at 8:10 am
wow...2x and 4x size t-shirts...
so if the beast beats the pants off the regular
O line in practice, what is to prevent the coach
from putting him on the first team wiki-wiki rather
than waiting a year?
December 30th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Morning Tsaikos!
As I said in an earlier post, I only know Bulla and the Beast through this blog and the Advertiser articles.
Bulla has always acted as any parent would, proud and protective of his son. And while Bulla's anxiety almost got the better of him, Ryan remained calm and focused. It really shows his character. He will be a great addition to the Warrior team.
December 30th, 2009 at 8:17 am
Goooooooooo Beast!!!
December 30th, 2009 at 8:22 am
A fine wet morning to everyone!
I sure hope it helps to clear the air a bit. Odd not being able to see the Waipahu from Palisades.
December 30th, 2009 at 8:24 am
Welcome home Beast!!!
Go Warriors!!!
December 30th, 2009 at 8:25 am
Ryan, welcom home and to the Warrior Ohana.
You have an abundance of Tsaiko Aunties and Uncles who are so proud of you and your decision to play for UH!
eh, Bulla, now we goin see you at all the tailgates?
December 30th, 2009 at 8:26 am
I am so glad that it has happened Congrats, Ryan! We need more student athletes like you who want to represent the State wearing the Green and White/Black. Just put it in HIGH GEAR an GO FOR IT!!!
December 30th, 2009 at 8:29 am
I Love Pecan Pie,
As a transfer, Ryan cannot play in games for UH for a year.
December 30th, 2009 at 8:32 am
I think that it is great that The Beast will be playing for the Warriors! Congratulations to the Warriors for getting a dedicated player who I think can be a big help for their D, and I'm happy that Bulla won't have to fly all over the country to see him play.
December 30th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Welcome home and good luck to "the beast".
Always thought we missed out on him when I saw him play against UH in '08.
December 30th, 2009 at 8:41 am
I still see the Beast as another Reagan Mauia in the back field as a blocking back. Give him the ball on short yardage?...but that getting ahead of the task at hand get into school 1st. Good luck Ryan.
December 30th, 2009 at 8:44 am
Mike Leach fired.
December 30th, 2009 at 8:44 am
Live the dream Ryan.
December 30th, 2009 at 8:49 am
Good luck to Ryan Eastman,
Any team never has enough great character, and it appears that level is rising with the addition of Ryan.
December 30th, 2009 at 8:53 am
Tale as old as time
True as it can be
Definitely friends
Then somebody bends
Unexpectedly.
Just a little change
Small to say the least
One a little scared
Only one prepared
Bulla and the Beast
Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before
Ever just as sure
That the Son will rise
Tale as old as time
Tune as old as song
Bittersweet and strange
Finding you can change
Learning you were wrong.
Certain as the son
Rising as the Beast
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Bulla and the Beast
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Bulla and the Beast.
(lyrics and music: Menken, Ashman)
December 30th, 2009 at 8:57 am
Good Morning Tsaikos!!
Welcome Back and Good Luck to the Beast!!
December 30th, 2009 at 8:59 am
Don't mean to be negative but I where did "Da Beast" get his nickname? Seems funny that we refer to a walk on non scholarship player as a beast.
December 30th, 2009 at 9:03 am
hey whitey...you getting real good at this stuff. somebody like celine could sing that.
December 30th, 2009 at 9:04 am
Welcome Home Ryan. No matter where you play at you always make me proud with your character, work ethic, and attitude. No doubt you will be successful at U.H. Now you are a Warrior! or should I say Rainbow Warrior! Good Luck
December 30th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Bulla -- Right on bro. YOu one good fada. Taking the "good bradduh" road is a noble task.
Beast -- Welcome home bro. Now come and do your thing. Know that your day will come. Stay healthy brotha.
BIK
December 30th, 2009 at 9:22 am
Too good Bulla! Best to Ryan and the Eastman ohana.
December 30th, 2009 at 9:28 am
PONO,
Bulla coined it back in his days at SLS where he was "beasting" O-linemen.
True, coming up next for him is the road of a non-schollie walk-on but it would be unfair not to note that he leaves behind a full-ride at Weber St.; Big Sky conference honors for the past two seasons as well as (at least one that I can recall) Defensive POW recognition; and probably pre-season conference, if not national, all-star recognition and almost certainly a captain's roll for the Wildcats.
....all to pursue his life-long dream to play in the Green and White in front of you, me, the rest of the Warrior faithful, his friends and family and especially his adoring Dad.
December 30th, 2009 at 9:39 am
RedZone,
I wonder what happens to Scott Smith now?
December 30th, 2009 at 9:40 am
Garret . . .
Hope you and your family are okay after the earthquake.
December 30th, 2009 at 9:47 am
Leach is out at Texas Tech
December 30th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Wow just looked at the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl ticket sales page, starting at 151 bucks, so I guess the 41 for the Sheraton Bowl wasn't that bad.
December 30th, 2009 at 9:59 am
DPK, This TENCHIJIN series was very good. Saw all the episodes. The final episode was indeed great.
December 30th, 2009 at 10:05 am
All I know is we need more guys like Beast on the team. We also know that he wouldn't be the man that he is without great family like Bulla and Ms. Bulla backing him and supporting him.
(Sorry...don't know if Ms. Bulla has a nickname.)
Great to have someone like you Ryan...welcome home and kick some okole!
Hey...RainbowCliff...I'll buy a Beast shirt if you're selling them.
December 30th, 2009 at 10:18 am
YAY to the BEAST!
The Beast represents more than one player.
The Beast represents all players that had to go the more circuitous route to get to D1 football.
The Beast represents those that had to go away but in fulfilling the goals set before them, found their way back.
If the Beast can lead the way back for others, how big is that?
BEAST! E KOMO MAI!
December 30th, 2009 at 10:25 am
All ye people get ready..
The Beast is coming..
He's running all cylinders
Just to make the play
Have pity on those
Whose chances are bitter
Bloodied and bull-dozed
On the field as litter
Ooooh ooooo.....
Oooo ooooo...
He'll open the doors
And let the others pour in
All they need is faith
And they're on their way
Ooooh ooooo.....
Oooo ooooo...
So, all ye people get ready..
The Beast is coming..
He's running all cylinders
Just to make the play
December 30th, 2009 at 10:26 am
It's a Good Morning!
Great news to hear that the Beast will be walking on to the Warrior team! I'll be rooting for you. I'll see you at practice, Ryan.
December 30th, 2009 at 10:31 am
Congrats to Bulla & family and to Warrior Nation! Welcome home, Ryan-I am impressed that you've chosen to forego a full ride and have chosen to take on a much more rocky road of financial hardship to fulfill your quest of playing for UH. This development really makes my day! I was jonesing for some good news during the dead period & here it is.
I anxiously await the coming of the Beast Warrior / Warrior Beast!
December 30th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Bulla
need another name for snowflake.
December 30th, 2009 at 10:35 am
I hope VJ Fehoko has UH at the top of his list after what is transpiring at Texas Tech.
December 30th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Scott Smith as well.
December 30th, 2009 at 10:37 am
wafan on # 61,
Great and apropos modification of the lyrics to a beautiful song! Was great meeting you & Izzy and hope you have a safe trip back.
December 30th, 2009 at 10:39 am
Leach at UH?
Like the saying goes, "That dawg don't hunt."
December 30th, 2009 at 10:41 am
Too bad we're out of scholies.. I bet there are a lot of head hunters looking at the TTech recruiting list and getting primed to hit the call button as soon as the dead period ends.
December 30th, 2009 at 10:46 am
http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/tracker/school?schoolId=2641&season=2010&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fncf%2frecruiting%2ftracker%2fschool%3fschoolId%3d2641%26season%3d2010
lists TTech's verbals
December 30th, 2009 at 10:53 am
Aloha and Guud Morning Tsaiko's!
2010 is looking very, very GUUD!
The gates have been opened and the chains removed. The BEAST is BACK! I was floored with the news that the BEAST will be a WARRIOR!
I say "will be" cause it seems no matter where or at what level he has accomplished.
With a whole bunch of Tsaiko's who got his back, I see him kicking but on the field.
Bulla, MAHALO for bringing him home!
I can see a cheering section at practice now. Whoa! Sons of Hawaii coming back to the aina to represent the people!
All you Son's of Hawaii who are being dazzled and recuited by big time programs, take heed and ask yourself, why not play for my people!
2010 WARRIORS..shaping up!
December 30th, 2009 at 10:55 am
MIH:
I don't know if UH is actually out of scholarships .
I believe it's holding some for prospects.
December 30th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Will Scott Smith, former SLHS grad, be coming home too? Did he play with the "Beast" or is Ryan to young?
Bet family would be happy to see him in Warrior green, white, and black.
December 30th, 2009 at 11:34 am
I thought Scott Smith wasn't interested in playing at Hawaii? Didn't he opt to go to California, originally?
December 30th, 2009 at 11:36 am
ST...
Will be interesting to see who th(os)e 'prospect(s)' turn out to be.
December 30th, 2009 at 11:39 am
So THAT is why Corey Neilsen chose UH...Im sorry, all I could think of was Kiffen and player hostesses after seeing that pic.
It looks like the Texas Tech fans are pretty pissed. Check out this spoof video on YouTube. I thought it was funny but it got LOL funny around the 2:55 mark....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqYbKWW9vZI
December 30th, 2009 at 11:53 am
Idaho and Bowling Green are tied in the 1st quarter. Go WAC!
December 30th, 2009 at 11:54 am
Aloha 808Chef, I don't have a specific design line of shirts for Mr. Bulla and his son as my major support athletic foundations will be doing the gift n kind. Through the Al Wooten Center I have been able to develop a large contingent of programs who supports my cause for the unfortunate and disadvantage children of South Central Los Angeles.
These caring foundations are linked to professional sport franchises, entertainment industry, corporate america and ABC World News. I have been blessed over the years to establish strong relationships with them as their executive branch believes in the work that I do for my children
of South Central Los Angeles. My website of http://www.wootenalbum.org will have all the detail information of my dedicated work to the profession.
Mahalo 808 Chef for your inquiring mind and good intentions.
December 30th, 2009 at 11:57 am
Yikes! The Idaho QB is 1/6 in passing for 3 yards. At least it is still tied 7-7.
December 30th, 2009 at 11:57 am
Whaddya mean no opening for Leach? Fire da kine Ron Lee. Make an opening, Mack needs to dig deep and be a little creative if he wants to win some games for a change.
Not all UH football fans are ignorant, mediocrity will not be tolerated.
December 30th, 2009 at 11:58 am
A-House,
In the 2006 Season, Scott Smith and Solomona Aigaumaua (Cal) were the D Ends, and Geordon Hanohano and The Beast were the DT's....now they.....were The 4 Horsemen!
December 30th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Bulla - I'm so happy for you and Ryan and your family! I'm glad I have time to save up so I can watch some of his home games... Maybe I'll even be able to see him beat BS-Who in Boise in 3 years!
December 30th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Hi RainbowCliff!
I noticed that The Al Wooten Center was one of the beneficiaries of the KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas Concert. My youngest son went to the Sunday show. He got to see his favorite band, have "the best night" of his life, and help a worthy center! Can't ask for more than that!
December 30th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
to everyone who has posted,
mahalo for your kind words for our ohana, we are humbled.
we are just grateful for the blessings, and Ryan realizes he is on the very bottom of the totem pole. knowing that, he welcomes the opportunity to work out, train, run, and practice with all of the other Warriors that are currently in Manoa if he does well at the tryout. Ryan is just one guy, a Crusader at heart, who just wants to do anything he can to help the team in any capacity. For him to just have the chance to wear the Green and Black, is something he does not take for granted. but mahalo for the kind words.......
GO WARRIORS
December 30th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
wow.
December 30th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
#91 - InLV - great find!! thanks for sharing.
December 30th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Re: #87.
ST
Rich Miano was on this mornings Bobby Curran Show (Sports Animals). He said they have 4 or 5 scholarships on hold for top players that still deciding on what school they're going to play for.
Hopefully it's UH.
December 30th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Kudos to Ryan Eastman!
Welcome home. I foresee him getting even faster and stronger than now. Going to be very interesting watching him.
...and his dad
December 30th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
InLV- That #91 link is toooo friggin funny. Awesome.
December 30th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Sportsbow..
I'm assuming that these are players that have already been offered. So, unless they decide to go elsewhere, we really don't have any scholies left that are free and clear for a prospect that may suddenly surface.
In that vein, it ain't easy recruiting and managing your scholarship allotment. You want the kids to make the best decision for their future, yet at the same time, you the coaches to maximize their scholarship offerings.
December 30th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Hello ST:
It's time for nay nay!
December 30th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Scott Smith committed to Texas Tech the other week right? Wonder if the firing will change his mind? Guess it would depend on the hiring of the next coach also............interesting
December 30th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
I'm a little late to the party but... Just wanted to drop my best wishes and congratulations to the Eastman family. Rejoicing at the arrival/return of "The Beast" and can't wait to see him in action on the field!
December 30th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Capitol -ist/WassupDoc: you can't lose your residency status just by leaving to go to school. Of course, you have to not have established residency elsewhere. That doesn't necessarily mean that the kind folks at the tuition office aren't going to make a fuss about it.
Bulla, congratulations to Ryan for having the guts to pursue his dream. He will be a valuable addition to the team.
As far as the (non-)possibility of Leach coming to UH in some capacity... why would we want him? He would not stick around for long. With his success as a HC in a BCS conference some school or the pros would poach him within a year and it would be back to the drawing board. He would be gone before anything could be properly implemented. It is nuts to even think about it. Ron Lee has been in the Run & Shoot for a very long time and knows it. Rolo has had success in the system and is proving himself very capable. Maybe RL is the not the visionary that JJ is, but he has the smarts to develop the game plan. More to the point I think we can all see that developing and refining a sophisticated offensive scheme like the R&S does not happen overnight. RL and Rolo are not likely to be headed anywhere else soon and both have strong ties to the school. There is an advantage in that I think.
December 30th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Idaho up 28-14 with 5:30 to go in the 3rd. Go WAC!
December 30th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
We do not want anything to do with Leach, period...............
December 30th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
And Texas Tech does not want anything to do with Greg F_ICK_N McMackin according to one Red Raider fan...
December 30th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
"Could not find frequency
Please try again"
Trying to listen to Coach Wade's interview on the WB show. Starts & stops. Then...gone... Ah, well...
That blue field is UGLY at Boise St.!
December 30th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Slugger,
Yeah, but at least you can see ALL the players!
December 30th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
chawan_cut
re #100 - wow
were you looking at the picture of da one i gave you of me in my black mini bicycle shorts and my hot pink tube top?
you getting me kinda nerjous and extremely excited!
December 30th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Whoah.. 35-35....Idaho vs Bowling Green... Humanitarian Bowl.. under four minutes to play... Bowling Green kicking off to Idaho...
December 30th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Clock management?
December 30th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Wow!
(not about you, Koamahu!)
December 30th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Come on Akey!
WAC 'em!
December 30th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
That took a pair!
December 30th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
idaho has major brass b*lls going for 2, but hey they made it.
was FINALLY earns a 'w'.
December 30th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
The one thing puzzling about the Leach case is the absence of the team doctor's input. I'm wondering why a doctor wouldn't restrict a concussed player's participation. Am I missing something here?
December 30th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
was=wac
December 30th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Congrats to Idaho!
December 30th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
wac wins one. idaho beats bowling green
December 30th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
st - was corey's pic taken in hawaii or socal?
sure looks like he had a 'merry' and 'bright' christmas.
December 30th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
It must not be easy being a punt returner for Nebraska; I bet I'm not alone in remembering Johnny Rodgers everytime they receive one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJOlzDJiaDw
December 30th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
"Man woman and child,
that put 'em in the aisles!!"
December 30th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Idaho will be good for the next few years.
December 30th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Pomai,
i agree, they have a local connection going with Bailey and Siavii there, and Dickson was an LB i think, the kid from Maui. originally they thought that AM was going to go there, but looks like NMSU edged them out. Good seeing you the other day, keep smiling that million dollar smile.
December 30th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Terrific game by Idaho!! Chaulk 1 up fo da WAC!!!
December 30th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
WELCOME HOME BEAST!
good luck and best wishes on your journey. continue to pursue your passion and dreams. you will succeed in whatever you indulge in, as you are one of God's soldier.
your uncles/aunties are very proud of you, not to mention your dad (a man of faith, a God-ly man).
GO WARRIORS!
GO WILDCATS!
December 30th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
HB:
The woman is famous. Nicole is her first name.
December 30th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Her Name is Nicole!
ahhh...hapa-filipino.
December 30th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
I going hang around with Corey
December 30th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
# Stephen Tsai:
December 30th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
The one thing puzzling about the Leach case is the absence of the team doctor's input. I'm wondering why a doctor wouldn't restrict a concussed player's participation. Am I missing something here?
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As the best college football reporter this side of the Rockies, it's your job to find out the answer to that question. Please research and report. Can't you see that some here want to hire Leach right away?
j/k
Seriously, that is a good question. I personally wouldn't want a coach here who would do that to a player for any reason.
Oh yeah- I wasn't kidding about the "best college reporter this side of the Rockies part", not to mention bartender and hall monitor to boot.
December 30th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Hmmmm....interesting posts on twittah
December 30th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
whitey,
Let her Sway! you....
December 30th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
And one more thing- I'll take an ice cold Heinie and chilled shot of Crown Royal if you have a moment. And that big bolo headed guy with the fur on his back keeps lookin' at me like knows me and its creepin' me out!
December 30th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
LMAO at the you tube vid in #91
December 30th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
From pbshawaii on twittah
December 30th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Good afternoon Tsaikos...
Sorry to have missed out yesterday...been pretty busy though between work and seeing mom in the hospital, I've been running around like a chicken without a head...LOL Mom is getting better though...they already have her sitting up and doing leg exercises which is a good thing...one day at a time and hopefully she'll be out of there by the end of January.
ST, hmmmm...you mean Nicole of PCD??? Woo Hoo....
December 30th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
(J)J,
Just because you deserve a break....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFPvKGL69kE
December 30th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Good new (J)J, keeping you guys in our prayers.
December 30th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
btw, when someone preface their statement by saying 'don't mean to be negative' usually they ARE being negative.
i don't see ANYTHING 'funny' about a walk-on/non scholorship player having a nickname (i.e. the beast)! so, i guess by your analogy only scholorship players are allowed such a nickname. PFFT! if you seen ryan in-action, your attitude would definately change.
don't need hate, it's christmas season - the time for giving. be 'merry'. if you NEED some love, i have Koa-mahu's digits on speed dial. let me know. HOLLA.
December 30th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
BREAKING NEWS : UH SHOW INTEREST IN MIKE LEACH!!!
Well I heard that we did in fact let go of Ron Lee and are in talks with Coach Leach for the O-Coordinator job. I am super excited about this news and his ability to bring that potent Air-Raid offense to UH.
Honestly when we talk about JJ being one of the select few who can run an offense with so much brass, Leach belongs in the other "few" group.
It'll be interesting to see how negotiations and the money factor is balanced.
And off course if you are still reading this and believe every word of it, bless your heart.
But honestly it would be so awesome if we could get Leach to come to UH. Yes yes Rolovich is making improvements with the offense but (speaking PURELY hypothetically) if we did have a chance for Leach as OC AND had the money you gotta take him...
Anyone know the key difference between an Air-Raid and Run 'n Shoot? I know in so much as they do have a few more running schemes outside what we do and run a 5-wide sometimes.
December 30th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
DPK ur #139....
Oh-O.....watch out, luv is in the air!!!, bwaaaahahaha!!
Just thinmkin??, wud and cud JJ be pursuaded to take the TT position if the price was right?? Seems like a perfect fit, system-wise?
December 30th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
(j)j - thnx for the update on your mom. GOD IS GOOD!
she is still on my daily prayer list, along with all of our ailing Tsaikos.give her our love.
also, please take care of yourself, my brother.
December 30th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
#146,
Keep dreaming.
December 30th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
j-dog,
i like the word fantasizing a little bit more
December 30th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
sorry for not making yesterday's cc (especially since it's right in my back yard), but i'm still not medically cleared to resume daily/normal activities.
but at least i know you folks ate for me and for that, i thank you
December 30th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
No way Nielsen with the lead pussycat?
December 30th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
thnx st for the 411.
December 30th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
wow - i just had a 'aunty gigi moment' (btw, you know i luv you aunty gigi).
nicole=nicole scherzinger
pcd=pussy cat dolls
December 30th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
wow, at least we know usc will not have one of their reserve lb when they play UH. u kaveinga, jr, is transfering to byu
December 30th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Has this been posted yet?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5Q_5nYwWLU
Hope this works
December 30th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Hawaiianbod: I didn't even have a clue who she was until bstunna2002 made his comment.
December 30th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
HB,
Thanks for deciphering.
iwwthm,
You must be kidding!?
December 30th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
If grades make you a long shot for college, you're much more likely to get a break if you can play ball.
Texas was one of seven schools that reported no use of special admissions, instead describing "holistic" standards that consider each applicant individually rather than relying on minimum test scores and grade-point averages.
But the school also acknowledged in its NCAA report that athletic recruits overall are less prepared. At Texas, the average SAT score for a freshman football player from 2003 to 2005 was 945 -- or 320 points lower than the typical first-year student's score on the entrance exam.
December 30th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
At Alabama, 19 football players got in as part of a special admissions program from 2004 to 2006, the most recent years available in the NCAA report. The school tightened its standards for "special admits" in both 2004 and 2007, but from 2004 through 2006, Crimson Tide athletes were still more than 43 times more likely to benefit from such exemptions.
Alabama coach Nick Saban offered no apologies.
December 30th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Gerald Gurney, incoming president of the National Association of Academic Advisers for Athletics, favors a return by the NCAA to the minimum test score requirement abandoned several years ago. He said the NCAA's "virtually open admissions standards" threaten academic integrity.
"Special admissions, in and of itself, isn't something to be ashamed of. It does add value to a university," said Gurney, senior associate athletic director for academics and student life at Oklahoma. "However, when you have students who need such a great deal of remediation, it jeopardizes the very essence of the university."
December 30th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
The AP review also identified eight schools where athletes were no more likely than other students to get a break with special admissions: Arizona State, Arkansas State, Boise State, Iowa, Kent State, Mississippi State, New Mexico and West Virginia.
December 30th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Congratulations to Ryan and his Dad...it'll be exciting to watch his progress...
December 30th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
dang, thought UH would be one of 8.
December 30th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
What is a pussycat doll?
December 30th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
The thought of bringing Mike Leach here is silly. Leach was winning because Tech has a huge sports budget, facilities to die for, endless perks for athletes, located in Texas and alumni with deep pockets. Winning with x's and o's is great when you have even teams like in pop warner. Modern college football in general is a game of who has the most money, and who is willing to skirt the rules.
December 30th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Congratulations to THE BEAST and to Bulla. This is great news!
Has his former SLHS teammate, Scott Smith, made any commitments anywhere? With Jacob Barit competing at middle linebacker and Geordean Hanohano on the D-Line, we will have a little reunion of the Crusaders of a couple of years ago. Kamalu Umu is also a very good player from the class before. Their rival from Kahuku, Kaniela Tuipulotu, will certainly be a great one. When does spring practice start?
December 30th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
...it's not surprising to me that the son of Craig James is involved in this....
personally, i'm not a fan of his because of his arrogant style of sports commentary...being at SMU just before they got the death penalty as well...there's a dark shadow that follows this dude.
December 30th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
inLV, that #91 is hilarious...funny, funny, funny....
December 30th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Here is a video of what Craig James'
son has to say about this whole thing...
http://www.youtube.com/user/bluemakwa#p/a/u/0/a9zWrvw68q0
December 30th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
Idaho beat Bowling Green.
Man, that's huge..
Not just for Idaho.. but for the WAC.
Idaho has finally turned the corner and is looking good. It took a decade to do but this win gives the WAC a leg up. Hopefully Utah State and NMSU will soon follow suit.
December 30th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
YEA!
RIGHT ON!
SNOWFLAKE, I mean DA BEAST is coming BACK to HAWAII NEI !!!!!
This is Best'est in West'est NEW YEARS GIFT YET!!!!
Eastman Ohana, Congrats!
December 30th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
We should hire this coach - of course he was accused of kicking one of this players and abusing others - opps, sorry, it was a woman's basketball coach I was thinking of ...
I really don't care if a football player was a primadona but if he was hurt - slight concussion or major one - if story is correct that he was locked in storage or electrical storage closet - I don't think such a coach should be hired, let alone considered.
Or is it that he is a winning coach and that makes all the difference in the world?
December 30th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Counselor Tom, at #156, there is a most interesting post about what this "electrical room" is like. This is the same room that is used to interview coaches. Not going get into this more, but this is a case where three sides may come out the loser, TT, James, and Leach.
December 30th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
TT had a mbb coach who had a worse record as far as athlete abuse, but the school neva did anything to him. Why, I really don't know, but he is a winning coach. So, did TT do wrong by keeping hiim till he retired???
December 30th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
arizona looks bad.
December 30th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Most people who coach winning teams have basically no fear of consequences, but have tremendous belief in their ability to coach winners. Money is very important, but believing in themselves and their abilities is what makes them coach.
December 30th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
http://dennis-dodd.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6270202/19238949
E-mails in support of Mike Leach
December 30th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
i guess this is the same for anybody to be successful.
December 30th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
Hey Bulla, how about "raindrop" instead of snowflake?
December 30th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
JGM, i don't see anybody winning this case, but right now am looking at 3 losers. What do you think????
December 30th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
duffer, or he can use my name "whitey", but when is home long enough, then he can change his name back to "beast". hahahahahaaaa
December 30th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
my good friend who is a cornhusker must be smiling and put on all his old N clothes.
December 30th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
NMSU needs a good coach .. real bad.
December 30th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
whitey, I agree.
But I have to say I am losing respect for ESPN. High profile coaches have been fired in the past without nearly this much coverage. And all their coverage seems to be very one sided. I figure there are always two sides to a story. I'm glad I searched the internet.
December 30th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
getting very close to the end of 2009 and guess most are waiting for the new year to see if things are going to be different.
December 30th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
it has been fun posting the last few days since this is truly a dead week as far as recruiting, but it is a highlight week for college fb. right now, the pac-10 is getting runned over by everyone and hope the ducks can salvage sumthing for them. the 2 underdogs, cincy and boise, i am cheering for them because they play UH and look forward to seeing us in action against them.
December 30th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
as far as me predicting bowl winners, i am not very good, but i truly like the underdogs.
December 30th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
sum are not too happy about boise, but give them their kudos. if they can knock tcu, there is a chance they could finish #2. this would be good for the WAC cause in all probability ESPN will show more WAC games, give the WAC huge exposure, and in turn help all the schools financially.
December 30th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
thinking about it we could be playing 2 teams in the top 10 next season and who knows what the outcome will be. it would truly be sumthing if we win both games. hooooooo haaaaaaaa!!!!!!!
December 30th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
not fb related, but i didn't know r limbaugh was in hnl and is now in serious condition in one of the hospital.
December 30th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
sheesh, i hope the cyclones win whatever bowl they are playing in or i am in for sum ribbing from my cornhusker friend.
December 30th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
someone mentioned that UH may have 4-5 scholies left and are awaiting replies. i have no idea who, but hope one of them is the kid from kapolei and the other is from kahuku. any guess???
December 30th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
i guess the blog must be down on oahu. hahahahaaaaa
December 30th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
or the lurkers are waiting for 200
December 30th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
but if i keep a very low profile, i may be able to sneak past them and get to 200.
December 30th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
normally, wafan would be the logical one to get to 200, but he not paying attention, so sneak, sneak, sneak
December 30th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
shortcut 198
December 30th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
197 haha
December 30th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
steady as she goes, can see the top of the hill
December 30th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
200
December 30th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Shux LOL
December 30th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Chee, you one sneaky buggah, but using my stealth technique, i made it. hooooooo haaaaaaaa!!!!!!
December 30th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
chee, thanks, now going take brake.
December 30th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
i am guessing that the last 4-5 scholarships will go to 3-4 star quality players. it is now a matter of time as to who verbals first.
there is a pecking order but soon it will be a race to who commits first.
here's hoping that we get that cornerback and that safety first. we sure could use the numbers in the defensive backfield.
tweet, tweet.
December 30th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Hey Barkeep...More Whis-key!
December 30th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
That's a good and funny one.... Mike Leach as offensive coordinator under Greg McMackin.
But you forgot the most important reason. Why would he want to work under his former defensive coordinator knowing what he knows? Leach "the mad scientist" might be a little off and eccentric, but he isn't insane enough to do that.
No surprise there. Go ask any long time Red Raider fan about why he ended up out of coaching for a few years... teaching a class at Tech until JJ came calling after Glanville left for PSU.
December 30th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Corey Neilson, you da man! There is no way Mike Leach is going to come to Hawaii so forget about it. Recruiting priority. Number 1, we need a place kicker, a good one. Two, defense wins championships and we weren't good the last 2 years. So, if UH is smart we need defensive linemen and pass rushers. Cornerbacks are also valuable.
But, I still feel we need a big back who can break tackles, somebody who is around 6'0 to 6'2 and about 225-240 w/ low center of gravity w/ about 4.6 speed. Anybody knows somebody who fits that mold? This kid from Calif. by the name of Vainuku seems to be pretty good from the clips I saw.
December 30th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Hmm... McMackin and I share the same B-day.
December 30th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
The Texas Tech vs Leach issue looks to get uglier before it's all resolved.
December 30th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
LOL®: You got nothing.
Derek: Sounds like Jake Huen, wasn't he supposed to be that RB?
December 30th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Belated congrats to the Bullas. I'm sure Ryan will add to the long legacy of walk-ons who made a big impact on the program.
Oh, and just to clarify, that was a different Mike who posted the thing about firing Ron Lee earlier today. Seriously.
Tsai the Younger
December 30th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
MIH -- Cool. Mac and I share the same cholesterol level.
December 30th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
Long time no see Mike. Still got your bike????
December 30th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
In case you didn't watch the game either in person or on K5, the Wahine pounded poi again tonight. Behind as much as 10 points in the first half of the first half, they played back to a tie and then kept the kent State from taking the lead until the last couple of minutes - and then pulled it off by winning by 3.
Coach Dana has instilled the Never Give Up ethic in the team. Maybe all the student-athletes playing for UH in all the other sports might take a lesson or two from the women.
Na Wahine return to the Stan Sheriff Center on January 13. It would be really nice if 1,000 fans showed up to support the team.
December 30th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
LOL: I am not clear on what you are talking about with McMackin and Texas Tech. I must be missing something. After his stint at TT McMackin coached for the 49ers when Erickson was there. He was, of course, also Erickson's DC at Seattle and at Miami. He took a brief hiatus from coaching before coming back to the Warriors, but so what?
December 30th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Mike...
must be the same number as our b-day, then.... 424
December 30th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
expat,
If I remember correctly, Coach Mack was also voted one of the nation's top coaches while at Texas Tech. Then he went to the 49's for a few years. Then in 2007 he went back to TT to teach for one semester. If TT thought so badly of him, why would they hire him as an instructor? Then in the second half of 2007, he came back to Hawaii.
December 30th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
1400+ recorded as wbb attendance tonight. very good. E Bolla year the Na Wahine got only about 200.
December 30th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
Ahhhhh Ralph
I watching the replay now.
December 30th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
duffer up past 11 pm?
December 30th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
The only thing that bothered me about the Na Wahine game today was the final score. Wahine truly dominated the boards tonight but the final score didn't reflect that.
But tonight's effort was a team effort. And that will pay dividends down the road.
December 30th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
Duffer but i didn't give the score!
December 30th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
MIH they need to improve their shot selection, on sets the shooters got to allow their teammates to be in position to rebound. they won the rebound stat tonight but it maybe more a problem with Kent St. than technique and floor position.
December 30th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
duffer
this blog is unkindly to those who have chosen to watch the rebroadcast of any and all events.
tonight we have the three amigos trying to play beat writer.
jeez.
December 30th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
Al
yep
Ralph
my bad, al always blaming you.
December 30th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
Quiet time now. Not so exactly 2 years ago as we waited for New Year's Eve and the Sugar Bowl on New Year's day. Feel like some nostalgia? Here's the trek of LizKauai and Kekoa back in the days before before her blog and FaceBook (Liz emailed me her pix from New Orleans and I used her live blog posts)...
http://homepage.mac.com/smurashi/photos/lizktrip.html
Then the concurrent Tsai-kos in New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl with pix contributed from multiple sources...
http://homepage.mac.com/smurashi/photos/msytsaikos.html
Happy New Year, everyone!
December 30th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
i am sure that every coach is just chomping at the bit in anticipation of jan. 2nd.
critical is the order importance as each coach prepares their home visits, follow up visits, and official visits as they aproach the stretch run of the all important recruiting process.
hopefully each week will bring the announcement of another future warrior to the fold.
this is going to be fun.
December 31st, 2009 at 12:19 am
Aloha Kakahiaka!
oops...
gotta got to bed first and wake up again...
SteveM... thanks for the trip down memory lane!
Amazing how much work it was to keep the Tsai-ko ohana updated!
December 31st, 2009 at 12:58 am
I am going to check on the # of tickets sold v. the number who had their tickets scanned because there certainly were not 1,444 people in the Stan Sheriff Center tonight. The upper section was closed off and I only counted about 300 in the two end zones - not counting the band - and our area above the two benches. Across the way, there were maybe another 250 or so.
That many tickets sold is fine, but the team deserves to have our support in person as well.
Na Wahine cleared the boards again & again and made some really solid plays, but the spirit is what I noticed above all.
Don't forget - the guys kick off the WAC season this Saturday against Idaho.
December 31st, 2009 at 1:02 am
Whitey Iowa State plays Minnesota tomorrow at 1 pm, unfortunately it is televised on nflL. you might be able to find a bar on the dark side that will carry the game.
December 31st, 2009 at 1:16 am
Ronnie, KROQ has been so kind to us over the years with the Christmas Acoustic Concert as it makes me proud that your son attended the event with the MANY Rock n Roll bands that play for the worthy cause for non profits.
Always a pleasure to hear and recognize you ! Have a Happy New Year !
December 31st, 2009 at 1:44 am
mvb tournament next week: USC, Penn St and Ohio State...the Charlie Wade era begins at the SSC.
December 31st, 2009 at 1:49 am
Aloha, Tsaiko Ohana,
Funny how the McMackin haters twist even the Mike Leach debacle into an attack on Mack.
While Mack was at Texas Tech, he was recognized for being a great recruiter. He left Texas Tech for better paying jobs at the pro level, and did a great job as a coach of pro defenses.
Idaho showed today the value of giving a coach time to get his staff and system in place and to develop the athletes needed to make the system work.
I think that we are going to turn the corner next year, the way that Idaho turned the corner this year. To me the best sign is that our guys worked hard and never gave up this year, even when they were getting clobbered. That is a sign to me that they had not lost faith in the coaches or their team mates.
Our coaches overcame great adversity the last two years. They showed that they could develop three quarterbacks who can run the R&S with success. The offense showed flashes of being what they had been in the glory years of Colt; they also showed that they were still a work in progress at other times. The defense really struggled, but rose to the occaison for the Navy game. I find great hope in all of that.
Finally, the idea that the UH football coaching job is some wonderful opportunity that Mainland coaches are despreately seeking is deluded.
The people who have made Hawaii teams competitors are guys like Dave Shoji, Vince Goo, Les Murakami, and Riley Wallace, coaches who love and understand Hawaii and wanted to stay here. Mack fits right in with them. He deserves the chance to build the program without all this hostile demand for instant gratification.
Thanks for opportunity to vent!
Go Vandals!! Go Warriors!! Go Bows!!
December 31st, 2009 at 1:53 am
Very good post Lopaka43
December 31st, 2009 at 3:24 am
Aside from the character & economic issues which would preclude Leach's hiring, some forget that UH's Offense is qualitatively different from Texas Tech's. Installing that version would not be a minor thing to be implemented during the off-season. I'm sure it would delight the true haters & bashers as it would sabotage, if not derail, the progress that the Offense has been making. To ask the QBs & receivers (who are just getting comfortable to our system) to adjust to a different one is just ludicrous & unjustifiable. It would truly stymy point production and the haters know that Leach wouldn't get the blame; it would go right back to Coach Mack so that the haters can repeat their idiotic mantra. No such luck. As this team solidifies, Coach Mack will have the last laugh.
December 31st, 2009 at 6:36 pm
Ryan: Your gift on the field will now shine even more with the Warriors. Bulla's right, its time for you to be at the next level. So......let the real games begin!!!!
Keep the faith and Let Christ be the Center of all your circumstances, Ryan!
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We will miss the Beast at Weber State, but we are glad he came here and wish Ryan and his family all the best at UH. The entire family is first class!
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