No Stay Go

According to Dave Reardon, there's a possibility that Colt Brennan may be graded as a first-round pick in the NFL draft, which just may mean he'll leave UH.

"I'm very happy here and there are plenty of good reasons to come back. Coming back would definitely be great for the program and for me," said Brennan, who was named a third-team Associated Press All-American yesterday. "But I would definitely have to consider it. That's a pretty big opportunity and there's no guarantee it would be there later. If they (the NFL advisory board) suggest it, I would have to take a step back and look at things."

Two veteran NFL scouts told the Star-Bulletin this week they believe Brennan could be a first-round pick if he went out for the draft. A third scout reserved judgment until he could view tape of Brennan.

Brennan said yesterday a first-round evaluation from the NFL would be the cutoff on considering making a move to the pros.

"The draft people haven't graded me yet, so we'll see how that plays out," Brennan said.

I really hope Colt has a humongous game against Arizona State, even if it bumps him up or solidifies him as a first round pick. I don't want Colt to go, but if he does, there's The Graunke and The Funaki waiting in the wings to run the quadruple option.

But Ferd Lewis is looking ahead to Colt Brennan's 2007 Heisman campaign.

In Arizona State, the Hawai'i Bowl provides what UH needs most right now, a brand-name opponent, to validate the performance of Brennan and the Warriors. But after the Sun Devils, it is up to UH to fill out the 2007 dance card with the kind of opposition that will certify Brennan's efforts and enhance his Heisman standing. This is where UH can help out both Brennan's cause and its own. This is where the missing link, that third of the 2007 schedule UH has yet to announce, needs to play an important role.

One of the hurdles both UH and Brennan have had to overcome this year is the perception of a weak Western Athletic Conference schedule. The strong showing against Purdue helped. Just as another one against ASU would. But for 2007, for Brennan's Heisman candidacy to fly and the Warriors' bid for a place in the polls to take off, the presence of some brand-name opponents on the schedule is a must.

I agree 100%! Let's hope this Michigan State crap can be cleared up so Herman can finalize the schedule!

And finally, Stephen Tsai talks to Colt Brennan about being named to the AP All-American 3rd team.

"This team kind of set out to break barriers, to kind of change the perception of UH football," Brennan said.

"Whether it's winning on the road or achieving national notoriety, we fought through a lot this year. I'm glad to see, at the end of the year, we were able to get the notoriety that we deserved."

And QB coach Dan Morrison has more high praise for Colt.

But Dan Morrison, who coaches the UH quarterbacks, said Brennan is deserving of top recognition.

Morrison noted Brennan accomplished the "unheard of" feat of leading the nation in yards and accuracy. It was likened to a basketball player leading in 3-point attempts and field-goal accuracy.

"To throw for just under 5,000 yards and complete more than 70 percent of your passes, that's just unheard of," Morrison said. "Those two categories don't reconcile together. A high efficiency usually goes to someone who doesn't throw very much."

Wherever Colt is in 2007, he'll be representing Hawaii well.