Keeping Score

NFL Builds A Kaneohe Playground

Bob Hogue — 2012-01-25T10:00:18+00:00

I can think of at least two very exciting things about this week’s Pro Bowl. One is that unless something unforeseen happens after MidWeek goes to press, the NFL’s likely most valuable player this season, quarterback Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers, will be on hand at Aloha Stadium to showcase his immense talents.

Holden Blends P.E., Academics

Bob Hogue — 2012-01-18T10:00:53+00:00

Tom Holden has found his dream job again. After retiring as the longtime Punahou athletic director two years ago, Holden, now 64, couldn’t stay away from working with young people. So he’s signed on as the part-time physical education teacher at Liholiho Elementary School in Kaimuki. And he’s loving it!

Three Generations Of Harrisons

Bob Hogue — 2012-01-11T10:00:53+00:00

Just after Norm Chow was named the new head football coach at the University of Hawaii, Kenny Harrison excitedly told his father, Richard, that he had met Coach Chow at the Governor’s reception at Washington Place.

Sharon’s Ride For Epilepsy Support

Bob Hogue — 2012-01-04T10:00:06+00:00

There are so many great sporting events on Oahu in January from the Sony Open to the NFL Pro Bowl to WAC and PacWest basketball and high school sports, and much more. But one of the fastest-growing sports in which you can participate this month is Sharon’s Ride-Run-Walk for Epilepsy.

A New Era At UH: Chow Fun Time!

Bob Hogue — 2011-12-28T10:00:48+00:00

This is usually the time I write my New Year’s Resolutions column, but I’m so excited about the University of Hawaii’s hiring of Norm Chow as the Warriors’ new head football coach, I’ve decided that this year’s resolutions are all about the numbersand Coach Chow.

Nice People In Sports Awards 2011

Bob Hogue — 2011-12-21T10:00:20+00:00

‘Tis the season to be jolly and also to say mahalo to great people in Island sports. Here is my Christmas card to some of my favorite people as we hand out the Bob Hogue MidWeek Nice People Awards for 2011:

When Babe Met Duke At Waikiki

Bob Hogue — 2011-12-14T10:00:58+00:00

I’ve seen the old blackand-white photo of Duke Kahanamoku and Babe Ruth together on the sands of Waikiki several times. One of the copies is on the wall of The Shack sports bar and restaurant in Kailua.

A Dec. 7 Story With A Sports Twist

Bob Hogue — 2011-12-07T10:00:28+00:00

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941, attacks on Oahu and an aftermath story I learned about that ended up having a local sports tie-in.

Holidays Mean It’s Camping Season

Bob Hogue — 2011-11-30T10:00:32+00:00

If you’re a soccer mom or dad, or a softball mom or dad, or a baseball mom or dad, and you’re wondering what to do with your sports-hungry kids over the holidays, consider sending them to camp sports camp, that is.

Mom And Other Good Things In Life

Bob Hogue — 2011-11-23T10:00:41+00:00

This is Thanksgiving week, a time to reflect on the good things in our lives, and hopefully time also to be spent with our families.