LB commits to UH
February 5th, 2013
By Stephen Tsai
By Stephen Tsai
The Warriors are close to completing the 2013 recruiting class after receiving a commitment from Darzil Washington, a linebacker from Eastern Arizona College.
Washington, who is 6 feet 3 and 230 pounds, initially signed with Texas A&M in 2011. He did not meet the requirements to play for the Aggies. He will have three years to play three UH seasons.
Here's a video of Washington from an Ultimate 100 camp: Washington video.
The Warriors are likely to fill two scholarship spots today — one to a player from the mainland, one from Hawaii.
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The Warrior Beat
February 5th, 2013 at 7:02 am
Hi
February 5th, 2013 at 7:03 am
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February 5th, 2013 at 7:08 am
More good news coming out today and tomorrow for the Warriors! Hooray!
February 5th, 2013 at 7:08 am
Yahoo!
February 5th, 2013 at 7:08 am
David Moala is signing with UH tomorrow.
Not sure why people are saying otherwise.
February 5th, 2013 at 7:09 am
Not sure if this is old news considering how up-to-date this blog has been on recruiting, but I just heard (read) Matthew Lyons committed to Nevada.
http://blogs.rgj.com/packblog/2013/02/05/ex-washington-huskies-linebacker-lineman-from-hawaii-commit-to-play-for-wolf-pack/
February 5th, 2013 at 7:10 am
UH dropped Tuaau. But the official word is it is a mutual decision.
February 5th, 2013 at 7:12 am
Nice! Tomorrow gang...let's do this!
February 5th, 2013 at 7:14 am
6. Correction: Meant Joey Angelmire committed to Nevada last night.
February 5th, 2013 at 7:22 am
Darzil Washington HS video:
http://nationalunderclassmen.ning.com/video/darzil-washington-16
the first 40 seconds is of ray lewis
February 5th, 2013 at 7:24 am
Washington is a nice sized linebacker and that's awesome to have Moala sign. Too bad about Tua'au but I think Yap and Woodard are capable pass rushers, plus Tepa is a beast. Interior needs some beefing up and I'm glad we got Moala, Tulimaseali'i, and Keti.
February 5th, 2013 at 7:25 am
Goog Morning & Welcome to the Warriors Darzil Washington!
February 5th, 2013 at 7:28 am
ST, can you hint whether its Outer Island or not? haha
February 5th, 2013 at 7:36 am
GOOD MORNING HAWAII!
AL - I owe you one!
Time goes slow ... will Wednesday ever come?
February 5th, 2013 at 7:36 am
I hear that a PAC team is making a push for KT. I hope he stays committed, but it's looking like WK all over again in Waianae.
February 5th, 2013 at 7:39 am
top 20?
Good mornin!
February 5th, 2013 at 7:40 am
Darzil Washington's TAMU bio:
HIGH SCHOOL: Coached by Robert Valdez at West St. John High School in Louisiana ... earned first-team all-district honors after making 123 total tackles, including 14 QB SACKS AND 30 TACKLES FOR LOSS ... also forced five fumbles, grabbed three interceptions and had two INT returns for TDs ... his head coach said Washington would have been district and parish MVP but he was edged out by his teammate ... Washington played just one season for Valdez at West St. John after transferring from Hahnville High School.
February 5th, 2013 at 7:41 am
15. Are you being serious?
February 5th, 2013 at 7:48 am
Definitely! I wouldn't joke about this.
February 5th, 2013 at 7:52 am
Bugaz,
WK?
February 5th, 2013 at 7:54 am
@20
He's a duck now
February 5th, 2013 at 7:57 am
21
No way!!! Are you for real???
February 5th, 2013 at 7:57 am
19. Are you saying we lost him or theres a chance of losing him?
February 5th, 2013 at 7:58 am
Well, Tuaau did only have 2 years to play 2 right? I guess we wouldn't want to waste a scholarship on a 2 year to get him upto speed for 1 year to play...still would've been nice though. DL looking strong. Let's just hope we get the FLORIDA boys!!!
February 5th, 2013 at 7:58 am
ST,
Is that true about KT?
February 5th, 2013 at 7:58 am
Did anyone hear Doris Sullivan on BC show?
Congratulations PIAA having 55 student athletes signing itomirrow morning!! 18 young women and 37 young men making commitments tiward their futures!
February 5th, 2013 at 7:59 am
21
Are you saying WK is a Duck ( a well known fact) or that KT is a Duck?
February 5th, 2013 at 7:59 am
WK is a duck now
February 5th, 2013 at 8:01 am
st, probably because you hadn't listed moala on this morning's list of commits.
February 5th, 2013 at 8:01 am
Sorry I don't have the ability to hear lil birdies chirp.
February 5th, 2013 at 8:02 am
Seems like there is a bit of "fluidity" in the commitments...I'm really wondering whether some of our desired recruits will opt for late Pac12 overtures.
February 5th, 2013 at 8:02 am
for a list of signee's at tomorrow's PIAA LOI signing event at the Sheraton Waikiki:
http://hisportsfolio.ning.com/profiles/blogs/baldwin-s-keelan-ewaliko-to-sign-nli-on-wednesday
February 5th, 2013 at 8:06 am
All I got to say is our D line class is super thin regardless. Might be time to just offer Tufaga out of Kahuku. We was dominant this year.
February 5th, 2013 at 8:09 am
i like tufaga, too.
February 5th, 2013 at 8:11 am
Great Morning All!
FoFotu MBB ticket packages still available this morning. Go Get 'em!
Go BasketBows!
February 5th, 2013 at 8:11 am
Good morning Tsaikos!
Less than 24 hours until the fax machine at the football offices starts chirping with the LOIs. Can't wait!
Go Warriors!
Go Wahine!
February 5th, 2013 at 8:15 am
Can we get back the names on our jerseys?!
February 5th, 2013 at 8:28 am
Names on Jerseys would be nice. Its for the FANS, and not Chow's old school beliefs
February 5th, 2013 at 8:32 am
Wonder why UH doesn't use a pdf file instead of a fax machine?
February 5th, 2013 at 8:37 am
duffer,
NoClueAtAll...
February 5th, 2013 at 8:37 am
Is Benny Fonua going on a mission? Curious because we signed 3 JC Lbs. Also Drake Miller
February 5th, 2013 at 8:39 am
we gonna run a 3-4 with all our linebackers.
February 5th, 2013 at 8:40 am
Go Warriors!
I would like to see the names on the jersey's back too. Besides helping the fans and announcers with identification, it's a very prideful thing for a very prideful state and culture to have your name shown on nationally televised games for ALL to see!
February 5th, 2013 at 8:44 am
ST, FYI, Rivals recruiting update has David Moala listed as committing to Arizona St. I am glad they are incorrect. And excited to hear of the two additional commitments we will learn of tomorrow or sooner. Too bad about Tua'au, but I am sure there is good reason.
February 5th, 2013 at 8:48 am
I really hope the commits we have secured up until now remain committed. I especially enjoy watching Hawai'i own succeed as Warriors. Although Hawai'i has become the permanent home of some of the Warriors from across the pacific such as THE Greatest Ever option QB Michael Carter. He would pitch the ball and take hellacious shots and keep on ticking.
February 5th, 2013 at 8:53 am
Good morning everyone!
Que up "24"... modify plot for recruits until N.L.I. moment.
Wait for next season to start!
February 5th, 2013 at 8:55 am
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February 5th, 2013 at 8:58 am
Talked to my niece this morning. She lives near Portland and watched a sports show last night. Commentators were talking about 2 recruits from Texas that had committed to the U of O.
They ran their interview with the Texas recruits. "Why did you choose U of O?"
"For the shoes, for those great uniforms."The fact that the fan base is strong and the stands are full also was a factor.
Remember, a lot of recruits are coming right out of high school. Shoes, uniforms, and playing for screaming fans are important.
February 5th, 2013 at 8:59 am
Realistically, NO ONE can be absolutely positive about anyone signing with a particular school.
Hence, we all wait till tomorrow.....for the letters to come in. We should all pray for no power outages at the UH campus, particularly the football offices and fax line.
For our local boys staying home....make sure they have the UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII letter signed!
February 5th, 2013 at 9:00 am
#39
pdf is better than fax... probably its a lack of resources at both ends...maybe in the near future they will be putting signatures on an iPad instead of paper.
February 5th, 2013 at 9:05 am
Interesting that this year's class is void of anyone from the ILH.
Pubic skool mo bettah enywayz! hehehehe
February 5th, 2013 at 9:06 am
Bleacher Report ran this about College Football facilities.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1516079-6-programs-facilities-that-are-the-easiest-to-sell-to-recruits?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=recruiting
We need a Phil Knight!
February 5th, 2013 at 9:06 am
Since this is a dark period with zero contact with all potential recruits, what does it mean when someone says... this school will continue to make strong push for (insert name here)
How can any school contact a player legally between now and Wednesday morning????
February 5th, 2013 at 9:18 am
#51 . . . is that true? I didn't notice that, but yes, very interesting.
February 5th, 2013 at 9:21 am
#53
BCS schools are allowed to poach from non BCS schools, it's only an NCAA infraction if a BCS school poaches from another BCS school...yeah, even in the dead period.
February 5th, 2013 at 9:22 am
#50
I have a personal eFax account which costs me less than $20/month. Maybe UH can consider having one unless they do already.
February 5th, 2013 at 9:25 am
44...i believe that was 2yrs ago
February 5th, 2013 at 9:26 am
NO FACE TO FACE CONTACT; BUT TELEPHONE, TEXT, EMAIL, ETC. CONTACT ALLOWED.
February 5th, 2013 at 9:26 am
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February 5th, 2013 at 9:27 am
remember that lb types make up most of the special teams personnel.
February 5th, 2013 at 9:28 am
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February 5th, 2013 at 9:29 am
#51
what about Sale, Aiea get swimming pool, that no count?
February 5th, 2013 at 9:36 am
#44
Moala signed with and attended ASU then transferred to Cerritos College...he may be a 3 to play 3
February 5th, 2013 at 9:44 am
#62 gobows
ha! good enuff for me! en da north shore boyz are da champs!
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February 5th, 2013 at 10:01 am
I fully agree with #43. Put back the names of the players on the backs of the Jerseys. But I also add that we should do away with the Haka. We may be Hawaii but that doesn't mean we gotta be pagan. Remember Queen Liliuokalani and bring back the Rainbows, its a God given sign. Nobody likes to take away the "H" Logo. Yes keep that on the Helmets. By the way Who said that the Rainbow is strictly for the LBGT? How unintelligent can that be?
February 5th, 2013 at 10:05 am
Happy to hear David Moala is still committed. With him and KT plus the returnees we should have decent depth on the d-line.
February 5th, 2013 at 10:08 am
This is something to crow about. According to the ESPN recruiting website, the MWC has only three commits of the top recruits in the ESPN 300. Hawaii has two of ESPN's top commits, Aaron Zwahlen, and Kennedy Tulimasealii.
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/conference/_/id/17/class/2013
February 5th, 2013 at 10:15 am
#58 Deadperiod - THANKS!
February 5th, 2013 at 10:53 am
Eh, make sure the fax machine stay plugged in tomorrow.
Yeah, Roosevelt has a very nice track and field. Their field used to be like packed, hardened clay, like many OIA school fields. Back in the 70s there was a proposal to build a stadium at Kaimuki HS, but that fell through as they built one at Kaiser, instead.
February 5th, 2013 at 11:17 am
#33,
Tufaga would have to add at least 20+ more lbs to play DT.
February 5th, 2013 at 11:26 am
With no Tua'au, more so don't understand why UH coaches decided to passed on Melifornwu this past weekend. Makes losing out on Titus even bigger now.
With Paipai done, Pu'u-Robinson moving to TE and Malepeai moving inside to DT, DE corp kinda starting to look a little thin with just Yap & Woodard the only returnees with any playing time. Tepa gonna have to step up.
February 5th, 2013 at 11:38 am
Hopefully Darzil qualifies to transfer for the Fall.....unlike the last JC signee from Eastern Arizona College (Quenton Brown).
February 5th, 2013 at 11:40 am
#6 & #9,
No reciprocal interest from UH.
February 5th, 2013 at 11:49 am
ST sighting at UH campus center
February 5th, 2013 at 11:50 am
looks like mccollum going louisiana lafayette
February 5th, 2013 at 11:51 am
75!
February 5th, 2013 at 11:51 am
Have a strong feeling Tepa will start at DE.
If needed, anyone think 6'3", 255lb LB Brenden Dailey can move to DE?
Just thinking out loud
February 5th, 2013 at 11:52 am
Ah. cheepono. Heh.
February 5th, 2013 at 11:54 am
We ain't getting McCollum
https://twitter.com/LouisianaScout/status/298920114798096384
February 5th, 2013 at 11:54 am
Stephen, any word on Siaki Cravens getting a 6th year?
February 5th, 2013 at 11:56 am
I thought Tepa had to sit this season under the transfer rules.
February 5th, 2013 at 11:57 am
Any status on Leon Sandcastle? Who IS he slated to sign with?!?
T-shirt idea:
DARZIL WASHINGTON!!!!
We don't need Denzel!!!
# # #
February 5th, 2013 at 11:59 am
#78
Daley was so hyped up coming to UH. wonder what kept him from getting PT. I only saw him on special teams. don't see how TJ was better than Daley, and seems benny wasn't quite ready. GDL not ready either. if it was a lack of speed, then moving Daley to the line makes sense.
February 5th, 2013 at 12:01 pm
Tepa sat out last year.
February 5th, 2013 at 12:06 pm
Too bad about McCollum...Looks like we lost Simeon Thomas too. Oh well...
February 5th, 2013 at 12:14 pm
It their symbol right now more than anyone else's. (unless you're a fan of "My Little Pony" or something.)
It's like how the word "g*y" means only one thing today as well, yes? (I mean . . . when have you heard it used seriously for anything but [oh! These puns!] nowadays, you know?)
That all having been said . . . the UH "H" logo is simply THE best logo in college sports nowadays. Pau.
February 5th, 2013 at 12:20 pm
83...surely you jest...?
February 5th, 2013 at 12:23 pm
#86 . . . wow, we lost both? That sucks.
February 5th, 2013 at 12:31 pm
Daley started a few games the last half of the season.
February 5th, 2013 at 12:45 pm
#66 What an unintelligent comment saying that the Haka is pagan. What makes you look down the nose on the Polynesian culture? You sound like the missionaries that came off the boats.
February 5th, 2013 at 12:49 pm
Hamilton Tigercats: Jeff Reinebold has been hired to coach the special teams and James Stanley has been brought on as the assistant defensive backs coach
http://www.footballscoop.com/the-scoop/
February 5th, 2013 at 12:50 pm
Stephen Tsai, you yourself said that Daniel Etuale remained committed to Hawaii. How come you dont have him under our commit list?
February 5th, 2013 at 12:52 pm
#84 Daley had a good game at CSU, including one of the best (or maybe lucky) INTs of the year.
February 5th, 2013 at 12:55 pm
Will be interesting to see which local player is now a possible late commit.
Unless a surprise last-minute switch-up, a possible late offer? OR a re-offer? OR a JC local player?
Hmmmm......
February 5th, 2013 at 12:56 pm
#93,
Same applies to Pita & Keti.
February 5th, 2013 at 12:56 pm
it'll definitely be a surprise...if those little birdies are correct.
February 5th, 2013 at 1:03 pm
I wish i was in the know. All these rumors are killing me.
February 5th, 2013 at 1:04 pm
Al ,
Will the surprise make up for the loss of Tuaau and others?
February 5th, 2013 at 1:08 pm
Hey 100
February 5th, 2013 at 1:11 pm
What about Ron Fields?
February 5th, 2013 at 1:19 pm
Did Isaac make an announcement? What about Kagawa, Fangupo? Hautau ?
February 5th, 2013 at 1:21 pm
Isn't Haunatau gonna sign with Oklahoma State?
February 5th, 2013 at 1:24 pm
i got that mattyboy.
February 5th, 2013 at 1:25 pm
derek,
no
no
no
yes
February 5th, 2013 at 1:29 pm
i guess st will post later today of the two commits.
that leaves one more for another surprise or a last minute pick up as some programs will renig on offers to make room for others leaving the second wave signings. tony grimes for example.
wednesday will be dedicated to fax machine gazing.
February 5th, 2013 at 1:33 pm
Looking good with the recruiting, chow. One gold star for you, my brother. Two gold stars if you can get the Punahou LB.
February 5th, 2013 at 1:33 pm
101...are we still going to wait?
February 5th, 2013 at 1:59 pm
This class looks outstanding.....there could be a casualty....but we will get a "hole filler" no fret all is good----Go Warriors
February 5th, 2013 at 1:59 pm
108.
Who knows. He still have this shown on his twitter.
"hi Im Ron Fields corner back at the university of hawaii. CB # 21"
LINK: https://twitter.com/Rondigga
February 5th, 2013 at 2:21 pm
we dont need anymore punahou LB's...they like fake women
February 5th, 2013 at 2:23 pm
Still concerned about our DT depth. UH has historically always had injuries at that position. We have too many LBs coming in and not enough DTs or a punter?!
February 5th, 2013 at 2:24 pm
#111 not funny - any help from anywhere, we can use.
February 5th, 2013 at 2:36 pm
re: Hawaii recruit - one and done for Hasiak? I think it was mentioned on this blog that Chow talked to him in December?
February 5th, 2013 at 3:01 pm
Experts 'evaluating' tsunami threat to Hawaiian Islands following magnitude 8.0 earthquake from the Santa Cruz Islands near Papua New Guinea.
February 5th, 2013 at 3:04 pm
South Pacific Islands under Tsunami Warning at this time. Currently, Hawaii not included, but not in the clear yet. More "evaluation" of data is to be done.
February 5th, 2013 at 3:04 pm
Hopefully no tsunami.
February 5th, 2013 at 3:06 pm
One of the dumbest things I ever heard someone say from the last tsunami warning issued near Halloween 2012, was “its only a warning”.
A warning is the highest threat level for any natural disaster.
If some people are going to try to sound smart at least know what is common knowledge.
February 5th, 2013 at 3:14 pm
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February 5th, 2013 at 3:15 pm
Kevin: Thanks for keeping us posted. I have a house and neighbors which would be impacted should a tsunami arrive. I'll check the civil defense website also.
February 5th, 2013 at 3:16 pm
The only tsunami I want to hit Hawaii in the near future is a wave LOI's of talented Warrior recruits
February 5th, 2013 at 3:22 pm
Haleakala,
Always good to pay attention. There are too many un-educated and stubborn fools that chose not to and keep tempting fate. Next thing you know, they are on the news yelling and screaming about how "they had no idea".
February 5th, 2013 at 3:25 pm
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center posts the latest warning here:
http://ptwc.weather.gov/ptwc/?region=1&id=pacific.TSUPAC.2013.02.06.0149
and here:
http://ptwc.weather.gov/ptwc/text.php?id=pacific.TSUPAC.2013.02.06.0149
February 5th, 2013 at 3:25 pm
Great to hear about Darzil Washington
February 5th, 2013 at 3:28 pm
Kevin:
You're right. It's unbelievable that some people go down to the beach when they here of a tsunami warning. Some even bring their kids. When I hear about that happening, I think of Darwin's rule - the survival of the fittest (and not the dumbest).
February 5th, 2013 at 3:31 pm
I can't wait to see who signs on that dotted line to become a Warrior tommorrow...No doubt I feel that the coaching staff has a few surprises in store like a maybe once committed local recruit staying home or a mainland recruit who wants to represent the Warriors and be apart of something special....
February 5th, 2013 at 3:35 pm
My favorite piece of human stupidity was years and years ago when a caller called into Perry and Price during a tsunami warning and asked if the HHSAA State Wrestling Championships were still happening at the Blaisdell.
Michael W Perry scoffed and before he could say anything Larry Price said, “brah, just for you, its still on, go down and check it out.”.
YOU TELL EM "COACH"!!!
February 5th, 2013 at 3:55 pm
Good evening!
February 5th, 2013 at 3:57 pm
Slick!
WA to HI via AZ.
Whoo-hoo!!!
February 5th, 2013 at 3:58 pm
Wafan: It must be cold and wet up there. Hopefully you can keep warm with warm meals like bouillabaise made from the freshest seafood from Puget Sound and the Washington coast.
February 5th, 2013 at 4:01 pm
Washington has its share of Darwin Award wanna-be's. You should see the the folks gathering for high surf and floods. And, you should see how the lolos drive in snow and ice.
Amazing to see fools sledding on hills. Looks like fun with parked cars along the sides. All fun and games until someone loses his/her teeth/face/life.
February 5th, 2013 at 4:03 pm
Haleakala . . .
Pretty normal weather up here for this time of year. Yup, nothing beats a warm bowl of soup in this weather!
February 5th, 2013 at 4:04 pm
ALL CLEAR given by State Civil Defense. No tsunami warning or watch for Hawaii.
February 5th, 2013 at 4:05 pm
Wafan,
Just as long as they are the only ones at risk and no one else let em go.
February 5th, 2013 at 4:06 pm
Dang. 6 year old boy in Tacoma with a 200+ average. Bowling without the bumpers.
Maybe jm340892038473 and her posse might want to challenge him?
February 5th, 2013 at 4:08 pm
Maybe that is why they call it a tsunami watch . . . you can watch them get swept out to sea.
February 5th, 2013 at 4:10 pm
Wow: The world's longest cat just died. 48.5 inches head to tail.
http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/189893621.html?id=189893621
February 5th, 2013 at 4:14 pm
ST must be digging hard at this moment. I hope he gets the final news soon.
February 5th, 2013 at 4:15 pm
From twitter
Brandon Huffman @BrandonHuffman
Steal for UH RT @bartonsimmons: Agree. Love him as a safety RT @SacBee_JoeD:Hawaii has a STUD WR/S get in Trayvon Henderson of Grant....
February 5th, 2013 at 4:16 pm
I was curious about that cat in relation to my dog. My dog is longer - 58 inches nose to tip of tail not counting the scruffy hairs at the end of the tail.
February 5th, 2013 at 4:16 pm
From twitter:
SportsCenter @SportsCenter
A new poll shows that Manti Te'o and Lance Armstrong are tied for the dubious distinction of America's most disliked athlete (via Forbes).
February 5th, 2013 at 4:18 pm
I'm sure Coach Chow expects all of his recruits to be STUDs.
February 5th, 2013 at 4:22 pm
WarriorMojo: I can see Lance Armstrong being disliked because he is so arrogant and he put down a lot of people. But I can't see why Manti would be disliked. Maybe people can view him as being not too smart or being easy prey, but why dislike him?
February 5th, 2013 at 4:32 pm
One athlete who is really liked is Davone Bess. He is candid about the trouble he got into when he was young and how he now tries to help young people learn from his mistakes. Here is a nice recent interview with Davone.
http://www.younghollywood.com/videos/yhstudio/february/dolphins-davone-bess-dishes-miami-hot-spots.html
February 5th, 2013 at 4:37 pm
Teo, u one good kid. No worry about what others say, your Hawaii braddahs and sistas got yo back. No scade um go get um in da NFL!
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February 5th, 2013 at 5:03 pm
Thanks for this info', WarriorMojo. Wonder if the news hit either athlete like . . . heh . . . like . . . like Tsunami. [warning?!]
February 5th, 2013 at 5:05 pm
#84 gobows,
I'm a die hard warrior fan and I was born on this rock to support our warriors til the day I die.
Going into the spring, Brandon Daily was projected as the no#1 MLB. Midway through spring camp the change was made to switch TJ from the OLB or End to the MLB which puzzled me and felt that he would need to work on reading the line of scrimmage both on the rush and pass. Personally I didn't see anything wrong with Daily's grading and performance. FB Vele was at #2, J Monico was no#3 and I didn't see anything wrong with both of there performances and grading as well. J Monico was a walk-on and played very well during the spring warrior bowl game but was released from the team after wards. I think with L Williams entering the spring and B Fonua entering in the fall, changes where made and the decision to make room was decided based on who was favored and not by how some players performed. What a coincident that the last remaining games of last season, B Daily ended up as the no# MLB anyways. GDL was listed as the no#1 WLB with K Alo at no#2. KV Akeran at no#3. I thought KVA shouldn't have been #1 from the way he performed during practices and the warrior bowl game. K Alo is fast, but he's not build to be a LB. More of a strong safety were he would do some danger. He can't seem to shed blocks up front. GDL maybe done, he was demoted to the scout team midway through last season. For what ever reason, I think he's on the you know what list. After all the shuffling and a waste of B Fonua's freshman year, and a decision to move Vele from LB to FB, its seems as if the position coach players where placed in the wrong positions at the wrong time. The results of last years result showed.
February 5th, 2013 at 5:20 pm
It looks like Rutgers is making a hard push at keith kirkwood ...
McCollum indeed to lafayette
February 5th, 2013 at 5:26 pm
Tuua would have fit right in. Too bad.
February 5th, 2013 at 5:31 pm
Nah gwan werry ahbout rehcru'ting, mon, e'ryt'ing gonna be irie, seen? D'is incohmmin' class got much strength, trahst in bossmahn Chow, brudta!
February 5th, 2013 at 5:48 pm
unreal ULL got McCollum, Thomas, and Williams over UH.
February 5th, 2013 at 6:16 pm
152...I figured it would happen I had a feeling yesterday when I posted about it....I think if we had tripped McCollum along with Thomas it would have been a 2 for 1 type deal....
February 5th, 2013 at 6:28 pm
This is definetly the kind of stuff that doesn't help us recruit read the response
https://twitter.com/TDARaginCajuns/status/298974801173819392
February 5th, 2013 at 6:30 pm
I plan on waiting until tomorrow and see where the ink gets put, twitter is not that reliable. It always better from the horses mouth not by word of mouth.
February 5th, 2013 at 6:30 pm
153...too bad we couldn't have tripped all three on the last weekend......I think we could have gone 3 for 3. Anyways, stoked about all the young men that are going to rep the 808 starting tomorrow.
February 5th, 2013 at 6:33 pm
Losing multiple recruits to a Sun Belt school is kind of hard to fathom. I guess they just didn't want to be far from home. Oh well, good luck to them.
Next!
February 5th, 2013 at 6:36 pm
I hope the staff can pull a rabbit out of their hat and bring in some icing on the cake type of recruits to finish of this class...
February 5th, 2013 at 6:47 pm
You guys realize that Lafayette would have smashed us last year, right.
February 5th, 2013 at 6:49 pm
Wasn't it ULM that was on the verge of beat some good teams last year...
February 5th, 2013 at 6:59 pm
Don't knock UL-Lafayette. They are a very good and up and coming football program. They have excellent skill players and their QB Terrance Broadway is a dual threat playmaker. They gave Florida trouble, and can score a lot of points. If they were in the Mountain West they would be in the top tier of the standings for sure.
February 5th, 2013 at 7:01 pm
ULM beat Arkansas but ULL won 9 games last year including a 40-24 rout of ULM. And they went to the Swamp and only lost by seven to Florida, a top 5 team.
February 5th, 2013 at 7:02 pm
ULL also won their bowl game.
February 5th, 2013 at 7:21 pm
Got ya Danny I remember seeing some stories on ULM losing a few close ones but ULL looks pretty tough and on the rise...
February 5th, 2013 at 7:26 pm
Didn't see this coming: Dennis Erickson is interviewing for the OC job at Utah.
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/utes/55775204-89/erickson-coach-staff-state.html.csp
February 5th, 2013 at 7:35 pm
Dan Hawkins, Rick Neuheisal, and Gary Barnett are still unemployed, not that they are hurting.
February 5th, 2013 at 7:36 pm
Since UH made Pita his first offer, does that make UH the "early worm"?
https://twitter.com/JeffTuha/status/298773529162313728
Hmmm.....
February 5th, 2013 at 7:49 pm
WarriorMojo:
November 14th, 2012 at 5:14 pm
Recruiting pitch:
What do you want in a school? Do you want gold plated bathroom faucets? Do you want uniforms that glow in the dark? Do you want all the latest toys and gadgets that money can buy? Do you want a place where people will cheer for you even though they can't pronounce your name and don't know how to cook the food you like?
Because if that's what you want, if those are the things that MATTER to you in picking a school – if that’s what you value in life for that matter -- then by all means Hawaii is not for you. You should go to sc, or udub, or oregon or notre dame or wherever so you can have those things that you value. The path has been paved. The road is clear. If that is what matters in your life, if shiny things and toys and gadgets are so important to you, then you are not a good fit for UH.
Because at UH we don't have gold plated plumbing. In fact some of our faucets don't work at all, and the ones that do may not have any soap to wash with anyway. That’s just how it is. We are a public school in a State where everybody is struggling. Your family is struggling. My family is struggling. Your aunty and uncle are struggling. My nephews and nieces are struggling. Times are hard for ALL of us and, honestly, I’m worried about the future, not just of the team or of the university. I’m worried about Hawaii, about our lifestyle and our people. It’s hard to see what the future holds for us.
But I’m not a politician. I don’t have all this clout with the high muckamucks. I’m just a football coach. That’s all I do. I can’t make a billion dollars out of some internet site. (Because if I could, you better believe I’d be doing it).
Nope, all I can do is coach a little ball, but that’s okay because that’s what I love. I love coaching my players. I don’t know if I can actually explain how good it feels when I see the team succeed. That those are my guys doing good things and those people cheering are cheering for them. It’s an incredible feeling.
And you know what else? Call me nuts, but when the team is doing well, when we are winning, I actually believe the team makes a difference, makes things better. People seem happier. I know it sounds kind of silly, right, but I remember the Sugar Bowl days. EVERYBODY wanted to support the team then. People stood in line to buy tshirts! Everybody was full of PRIDE back then.
Well, why can’t it be like that all the time? Every year? People say that was a once in a generation thing, but I don’t believe that for a second. Hawaii can be great again. Hawaii WILL be great again. That is my goal. That is my plan. That is my expectation. This WILL happen.
And you, son, could be a big help in getting there sooner rather than later. We need to change people’s perceptions of UH, but so many of the top kids just go away to the mainland for the bells and whistles. I guess it’s really important to them to play for people in South Bend or Eugene or Westwood, to make those people happy. Whatever, that’s their choice.
But you could help change that. If you were on board, I could tell the next guy that you were here. And that gets him excited and he commits. And then I tell the third kid that you two guys are already here and he gets excited. People would follow you. And pretty soon Hawaii is a national powerhouse. You could help blaze that trail instead of following a path cut by someone else before you.
Think about this for a second. Remember how Manti Teo made such a big deal about his college choice? He kept milking that thing over and over and then he made his decision on television?
Well, imagine if he had gone on camera with an sc cap and a notre dame cap, but then he says, “I love the tradition and history of these schools and it has been a great honor to be recruited by them. But after thinking about it, I realized that there are things that are more important than tradition and history. People. Culture. Family. Those things matter even more. I love Hawaii. It’s where I was born and raised and where my family lives. It’s where I want to live and raise my own family. I want to make a difference there in the place that I call home. So that’s why I choose to be… a WARRIOR for the UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII!” Gosh, chicken skin just thinking about it.
And yeah, I’m a bit sad when I think about Teo. Tried to recruit him to Hawaii, but he wasn’t interested. Tried to tell him he could help people RIGHT HERE, but he wasn’t interested. So now all that publicity and all that money go pouring into the richest school in the country. What’s another million bucks or two to notre dame, seriously? He’s happy, so I guess it worked out for him, but if you can make things better for people, why not make things better for people right HERE at home?
So, what about you, son? What matters to you? They always say that if the top Hawaii recruits stayed home every year, we’d be a perennial Top Ten team. And I think that’s true. We can't afford to give you an IPad. You won’t have an electronic koa locker with a flashing neon nameplate and you won't be flying on charters for most road games.
But you know what? If you come to UH, you can make a difference. You can help make things better, for the team, yes, but more importantly for the school and the State and the people of Hawaii. Is that important to you? Does that matter?
February 5th, 2013 at 7:51 pm
Washington's highlights @ Eastern Arizona.....
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1934486/#highlights/26846373
February 5th, 2013 at 8:10 pm
Nice! Thanks kapakahi...
February 5th, 2013 at 8:15 pm
#167,
Meant the "early bird".
February 5th, 2013 at 8:27 pm
Looks like.....last season's starting Warrior LT Blake Muir will sign mid-year with the Baylor Bears (in the Big-12).....declining offers from the Pac-12 and ACC.
February 5th, 2013 at 8:31 pm
#166,
At least Embree got hired the other week.
February 5th, 2013 at 8:35 pm
warrior Mojo: Right On!! agree with you 100 percent..
February 5th, 2013 at 8:53 pm
168
Can I get a TL;DR
February 5th, 2013 at 8:57 pm
Per #93 in reference to Daniel Etuale/ Ekuale, is the Hawaii Football Coaching Staff trying to sway him to recommit to the Warriors b4 Signing Day? Plus, who's the other local recruit is UH trying to woo at the last minute b4 Signing Day?
February 5th, 2013 at 9:03 pm
Right on, WarriorMojo, # 168 . . . a The Warrior Beat instant classic post!!! Bravo, can't read that enough times!!!!
February 5th, 2013 at 9:10 pm
Per #168 & #177, this was a nice article to read as I can't disagree with the article itself!
February 5th, 2013 at 9:19 pm
LOI DAY is finally upon us. Let The Faxing Begin.
GOOOOOOOOOOOO WARRIORS!
February 5th, 2013 at 9:38 pm
Do we get rewarded for staying up late? Tsai drop us some good news.
February 5th, 2013 at 9:40 pm
180...
Hah! Good one!
February 5th, 2013 at 9:42 pm
Youtube videos of today's earthquake in the Solomon Islands.
Earthquake: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZeBeW2ZEmA
Tsunami: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYzzw46MZtw
February 5th, 2013 at 9:54 pm
#168 . . . Inspirational? YES. Very good pitch. Unfortunately, 17-20 year olds do care A LOT about the things you mention in the first paragraph. Not to say they don't care about the other things you mention, but glitz, fashion, reputation, etc. are VERY appealing to young athletes. Unfortunately, the U of O's out there don't need to advertise those things, they just have them. They advertise the BCS rankings, the pro potential, the attention, the opportunity that the spotlight provides, etc.
With that said, you hit the nail on the head with being a part of something great. As overplayed as it may seem, the Sugar Bowl year was GREAT for UH players and fans alike, as I'm sure the Holiday Bowl year was, regardless of however some want to down play it. The potential to inspire and affect an entire state is what I wish all the recruits could realize.
February 5th, 2013 at 10:21 pm
Just checked out some of the Moala video. The guy is quick. Get's rid of his mad and doesn't play "Navel Battles" then is quick to the ball. ST hope you're right on thos guy signing.
February 5th, 2013 at 10:22 pm
Mad = man
February 5th, 2013 at 10:25 pm
# 182 sportsbow, thanks for the links to that demma d'ere tsunami ai salasie ai.
Big props to WarriorMojo for re-posting Tsai board classic, seen?
February 5th, 2013 at 10:37 pm
#183
too bad the UH wasn't able to continue the success of the Holiday and Sugar Bowls...instead both times the program took a down turn (Paul Johnson and June Jones leaving) that eventually resulted with the firing of the HC (Bob Wagner and Greg McMackin). Norm Chow had a similar 1st season to Fred Von Appen, BUT, FVA did not have half the recruiting savvy that NC has. on paper, the football program appears to be moving in the right direction. cant wait till 8-29...BEAT THE TROJANS!
February 5th, 2013 at 10:42 pm
Indeed raswarriors50, # 178.
On another note . . . great that we never have to worry about a collegiate or professional . . . HOCKEY darft
. Bet SteveM could confirm that a hockey draft has NEVER been seriously discussed on The Warrior Beat.
February 5th, 2013 at 10:44 pm
* "draft", that is. Not darft Vader.
February 5th, 2013 at 10:50 pm
from twitter:
Unusual Facts ™ @UnusuaIFacts
Greek philosopher Diogenes of Sinope would masturbate in public to show happiness belonged to a man who rejected cultural norms.
Retweeted by Funny Facts ™
February 5th, 2013 at 10:55 pm
Hehe, just like Xmas Eve waiting for gifts in the morning...........3-Prong, out.
February 5th, 2013 at 11:08 pm
#191
3-Promg?
February 5th, 2013 at 11:16 pm
Oh, well, isn't it "Promg" season?
Signing day = Christmas day? OK, let's not get carried away. Kids stop playing w/their new Christmas toys a week after Christmas. A week after the season starts, most of youse end up hating on the new recruits, bwwwaaarrrrrrrrr, hey, it's true.
February 5th, 2013 at 11:20 pm
You fine people gonna let a Grease get to # 200?
February 5th, 2013 at 11:28 pm
Can't really chide a 3-Prong on his "3-Promg"; a Grease himself misspelled his name "Chocken Grease" the other day.
Heh, just like a Grease to be chocken that Chicken Grease, eh? Hey, is a Grease from Sinope as well?
February 5th, 2013 at 11:30 pm
Is someone standing by the fax machine at UH?
February 6th, 2013 at 12:08 am
patience
February 6th, 2013 at 12:11 am
A little early for the fax lol
February 6th, 2013 at 12:11 am
And....
February 6th, 2013 at 12:12 am
002
February 6th, 2013 at 12:12 am
200
February 6th, 2013 at 12:12 am
Darn it Al lol
February 6th, 2013 at 12:14 am
more patience
February 6th, 2013 at 12:14 am
oh btw...its not too early to receive a signed loi.
it is though, too late to hit the 2nd century marker.
February 6th, 2013 at 12:16 am
okay time to go take a nap so i can awaken to the whirr of the fax machine.
February 6th, 2013 at 12:16 am
6 am on east coast. will kirkwood be the first???? patience.
February 6th, 2013 at 12:18 am
good evening/morning al and dannyp
February 6th, 2013 at 1:25 am
Spot on with this write-up, I truly think this website needs much more consideration.
February 6th, 2013 at 2:13 am
Hmm is anyone else having problems with the images on this blog loading? I'm trying to determine if its a problem on my end or if it's the blog. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
February 6th, 2013 at 2:31 am
Happy NLI Day!
Is this the day we finally get over the Hump?
February 6th, 2013 at 2:36 am
Wait I remember the college hockey draft around 2006 where we lost that one LB from Minnesota to Gopher hockey team . . . I'll call Bronco's son Ron Nagursky, he may remember.
February 6th, 2013 at 2:48 am
gne
February 6th, 2013 at 2:49 am
Let's get on with it 7:29 CST
February 6th, 2013 at 3:00 am
I found your blog very interesting, i found it on Yahoo!
February 6th, 2013 at 3:27 am
Looks like Barry Higdon signed: twitter.com/higdon_lavish12/st...150313867329536
February 6th, 2013 at 4:01 am
Wow! Good morning! You watching signing day?
February 6th, 2013 at 4:07 am
Good Morning! gonna try and sneak a peek while working
February 6th, 2013 at 4:22 am
310Dude -- do you reside on the mainland? If so, please tell us what city.
Anyone else residing outside of Hawaii? This info for...
http://home.roadrunner.com/~smurashi/tsai-kos/mainintpost.html
February 6th, 2013 at 4:25 am
Hey SteveM - I'm in Torrance, CA.
February 6th, 2013 at 4:29 am
kirkwood to rutgers
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