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More from Odom

Jason Kaneshiro — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:29:43 +0000

It’ll be interesting to see how many times BYU is mentioned over the course of Centurions series.
Among the first 71, Craig Stutzmann, Alex Kaloi, Matt Harding, Darrick Branch, David Maeva, Nick Rolovich and Mark Odom were among those with roles in UH wins over the Cougars.
For Odom, the 1989 breakthrough was sweetened by the close losses he’d endured. The previous year, the Rainbows were a 2-point conversion away from victory only to fall 24-23.
“They were such hard losses,” Odom said. “That’s the thing about football it’s such a hard game to lose. Because it takes so much out of you.
“It’s a terrible feeling walking across the field and having someone tell you ‘good game.’ ”
He was on the other side of that conversation twice against the Cougars. While the 1989 game had bowl implications, he said the Rainbows drew motivation for the 59-28 win in 1990 by watching Ty Detmer accept the Heisman Trophy that afternoon.
“We were determined to not let him enjoy the Heisman Trophy,” Odom said.
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ESPN’s College Football Live 50 States Tour will feature Hawaii and Idaho on July 22. The poll questions on ESPN.com invite fans to vote on the best team, player and coach from either state.
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The second session of summer school at UH begins Monday as do season ticket sales. It’ll also mean there’s just one month to go before the first practice of fall camp.

A mahalo from Raeceen, DYK 2 other UH athletes in the pageant

Cindy Luis — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:54:10 +0000

didn’t realize it until it was up on the UH web site but swimmer Lauren Cheape (Miss Hokua) and cross country runner Shannon Dresser (Miss Waahila) were also in the competition. A note from Raeceen: Aloha Everyone!Wowweee!! Praise God! I want to take some time to thank all of you for your love and continued support. Ryan (Tsuji) was right, I needed and still need all those prayers! I also want to thank Ryan for all his help! That guy prepared me for the interview and the on-stage question!! “Octo-mom” was duck soup!! Please keep in touch with me through email, Facebook, and especially on the Miss Hawaii website, misshawaii.org, as I document my journey on our blog! Go check ‘um, go check ‘um go! Miss America will be Jan. 30, 2010 in Vegas! If you are interested in going, let me know! I love each and every one of you and thank you again for helping me become your Miss Hawaii :) By FAITH and LOVE,Rae

Congrats to Raeceen Woolford, the new Miss Hawaii

Cindy Luis — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:08:47 +0000

So happy for her. A lovely person inside and out.

No, Kaufman is not at the U.S. track championships

Cindy Luis — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:27:32 +0000

For those of you who asked, no, Kaufman is taking the next few weeks off to rest and get ready for volleyball.

On a mission

Jason Kaneshiro — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:35:01 +0000

June Jones and Greg McMackin were among a group that left for Pago Pago this afternoon and will hold the second American Samoa Football Academy and Medical Mission over the next two days.
Also going on the mission, sponsored by the June Jones Foundation, were former Hawaii linemen Jesse Sapolu, Maa Tanuvasa, Taase Faumui, Tony Tuioti and Samson Satele. UH graduate assistant Craig Stutzmann and Jack “The Throwin’ Samoan” Thompson are also participating.
The free football clinic is expected to draw close to 1,000 high school players. The mission will also provide close to $400,000 in medical supplies. The medical mission is led by Ellie Taft, the wife of former UH and current SMU assistant Jeff Reinebold.

Warriors doin’ work

Jason Kaneshiro — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:52:04 +0000

Summer vacation? Not so much for the Warriors these days.
Hawaii quarterback Greg Alexander said his days normally stretch from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with conditioning, classes and voluntary workouts filling his schedule.
He was at Ching Field for the Warriors’ 7-on-7 session this afternoon, then stuck around for more running.
“It’s still work time,” Alexander said.
With the offense putting together a strong spring, the Warriors are hoping to maintain that momentum through the summer by getting together for 7-on-7s four days a week.
“Guys are picking it up, we’re hitting our landmarks and everything’s a lot crisper and smoother than last year,” said Alexander, who was taking his first steps in the system a summer ago. “We know how it’s supposed to look as opposed to just trying to figure it out on the fly.”
Alexander will be in town through the end of the first session of summer school then returns home to California, where he plans to stay sharp by working out at his junior-college.
The first practice of fall camp is set for Aug. 6.

Junior Day paying off

Jason Kaneshiro — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:35:43 +0000

A couple of months after holding its first Junior Day, it looks like the benefits are already starting to roll in for UH.
Campbell receiver Samson Anguay and Moanalua offensive lineman Frank Loyd were among the high schoolers who participated in the event, which factored into their decisions to commit to the Warriors.
“After our Junior Day at Hawaii, I really found a love for the campus and for the people,” Anguay said. “I have a chance to play for my hometown and I wanted to play in front of my family.”
Moanalua coach Arnold Martinez said Loyd’s parents, “were really impressed with the Junior Day.”
“(The UH coaches are) really trying to kick in another level of recruiting for local kids. I think it’s paying off because it made a great impression on Frank and his family.”
Martinez expects other schools to make a run at the 6-foot-4, 265-pound Loyd, but said he appears solidly committed to UH.

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UH’s summer camp season continues Monday with the Big Man’s Camp. The camp is designed for linemen and runs through Wednesday. Registration starts at 8 a.m. with the clinic running from 9-11 a.m. The fee is $75. More information is available at hawaiiathletics.com.

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Former UH receiver Dylan Linkner isn’t part of the Warriors’ summer conditioning sessions any more, but got a good workout anyway while caddying for Ryan Perez in the Manoa Cup this week. Perez reached the semifinals before losing to eventual champion and UH golfer T.J. Kua on Friday.

Times are tough, CSUN men asking for $$$

Cindy Luis — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:37:18 +0000

CSUN coach sent out an email to boosters, saying the cuts in the California budget will affect the athletic department. He’s looking to raise $6,000. want to donate?

go to the following link and fill out the electronic form for donations:

https://www.csunalumni.com/default.aspx?page=GIVEInformationGift

WAC cutting volleyball tourney to 6 teams

Cindy Luis — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:54:15 +0000

Among the cost-cutting measures adopted by the WAC Board of Directors today, women’s volleyball tournament cut to six teams. Also trimmed to six teams are men’s and women’s tennis, softball, baseball and women’s soccer. Cut to eight are men’s and women’s basketball. I’m guessing that top 2 seeds get byes with bottom four meeting first day.

Wade hires Dan Fisher as associate head coach

Cindy Luis — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:00:45 +0000

You’ll remember Dan as the odd man out, playing behind Jason Olive and Yuval Katz. .Fisher was named the associate head coach for Hawaii men’s volleyball today.Fisher, a former hitter for UH, spent the past two seasons as an assistant for the San Francisco women’s team. He also coached the Pacific men’s team for three seasons.Fisher played for the Warriors in 1995 and 1996, finishing his career at UOP. He is the second addition to new coach Charlie Wade’s staff. Wade earlier retained Mason Kuo as an assistant.