2014 schedule

The Rainbow Warriors' 2014 schedule has been announced. Save these dates:

Aug. 30 — Washington

Sept. 6 — Oregon State

Sept. 13 — Northern Iowa

Sept. 20 — At Colorado

Sept. 27 — Bye

Oct. 4 — At Rice

Oct. 11 — Wyoming

Oct. 18 — At San Diego State

Oct. 25 — Nevada

Nov. 1 — Utah State

Nov. 8 — At Colorado State

Nov. 15 — At San Jose State

Nov. 22 — UNLV

Nov. 29 — At Fresno State

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Ryan Blangiardi is the Rainbow Warriors' assistant director of football operations.

I'm not sure when he started the job because he's so humble he didn't announce it. His duties include assisting with, well, everything. If you call UH football's main number, that's also Blangiardi answering the phone.

He's smart, diligent and willing to put experience over paychecks. His position is considered a "casual hire."

Blangiardi worked the past season as assistant video coordinator. He knows a thing or two about that. His father is Rick Blangiardi, who pioneered the modern era of Warrior football telecasts.

Ryan Blangiardi also has worked in Chaminade athletics and served as district executive of Boys Scouts of America/Hawaii.

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Off-sports topic:

I don't mind paying a monthly fee for trash pickup as long as I can buy a second bin. One is not enough.