Heir Apparent

Stephen Tsai with the story of another lineman turned running back:

"That short guy did a great job," Glanville said of 5-foot-11, 272-pound Laumoli. "He was excellent. We were supposed to pound him, and he ended up pounding us. I'm going to find his name, and recommend June move him to running back today."

UH head coach June Jones was a step ahead, declaring Laumoli as "my next Reagan Mauia."

Whoa there. Such high praise shouldn't be tossed around so lightly! El Juggernauto Especial cannot be replaced that easily. But I like the potential. Ohhh yeah!

Dave Reardon has an article on future star QB Inoke Funaki's penchant for the roller skates, with a quote from the one, the only:

"The first time I saw that I almost ordered a cheeseburger from him. I thought he was from one of those restaurants," UH running back Reagan Mauia said. "Maybe he should play that sport, where they skate around in a circle. What is it? Yeah, roller derby."

And here's an injury/eligibility report from the Reardon and Tsai articles.

Nate Ilaoa was out of practice because someone stepped on his toe and/or hand on Saturday, but it doesn't appear to be serious.

Both Keenan Jones and Amani Purcell should join camp this week. They're still waiting for paperwork to clear

Defensive lineman Fale Laeli has been out four practices with a concussion

Samson Satele is back to practicing as he recovers from an Achilles injury

Cornerback AJ Martinez was out again with a groin injury