Rumours

Eh cuz, like go dancing? With my office co-workers? Rumours cuz!

Is that club still around? Anyway, looks like the news that Nate Ilaoa already got another year was just a rumour.

Ilaoa, who first enrolled at UH in August 2001, missed all but one game because of injuries during the 2003 and 2004 seasons. He said he was told he is a candidate for a medical hardship that will allow him to play next season as a sixth-year senior. Former UH defensive tackle Lui Fuga received an extension under similar circumstances.

Ilaoa said the school will apply on his behalf. An applicant must wait until the end of the season to seek a medical hardship.

Oh well, I really hope he gets it. He'll be awesome next year if he's eligible and reports in shape.

In the same article, we learn that Tyler Graunke probably won't try out for another position next year.

In the first two games, UH designed several special plays using Graunke as a run-option quarterback. That role, Jones acknowledged, inaccurately depicted Graunke as a "running quarterback."

"I look at him as a passer," Jones said. "He does a good job when he's in there. He just needs experience to get better. ... He's accurate. In the game, he's a better passer than he is in practice. That's what you're looking for. You're looking for a guy who elevates his play in the game."

During a school fair on Sunday, Graunke said he would consider a position change during the offseason. But told of Jones' plans to expand his role, Graunke said, "That what I needed to hear to stay at quarterback. ... I'll probably stay now."

You are in no position to negotiate, Tyler Graunke! That sounds like a line from a suspense thriller, coming soon to a theater near you. But I'm glad he's staying at quarterback. He was my choice to start the rest of the season after watching the USC game. Thank goodness I was wrong, but I still think he'd make a good quarterback for Hawaii.

And finally, here's a profile on Davone Bess, who might try out for the UH baseball team.