Even More Uperesa

Stephen Tsai writes that Derek Uperesa, cousin of Dane and Drew, will be transferring to UH.

Uperesa, who is 6 feet 6 and 350 pounds, was an offensive tackle at Saint Francis University in Pennsylvania last season. He requested — and received — a release from his Saint Francis scholarship in April.

"There were a lot of reasons, but more than half of my decision was based on football," Uperesa said. "I wanted a change."

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In accordance with NCAA transfer rules, Uperesa must redshirt this season. But he will be allowed to practice with the team and attend classes. He will be a senior during the 2008 season.

Here's a short biography of Derek from the Saint Francis football website. He has great size for a tackle, and lots of starting experience playing that position. Too bad he only has one year to play for UH, but 2008 is gonna be some year. Welcome to Derek!

And Ferd Lewis is happy that Herman Frazier is being more open and accessible.

Perhaps you have noticed the sudden explosion of news from Frazier's office these last two weeks, complete with direct quotes from the AD himself. None of this "said through a spokeswoman" attribution that had become something of a running joke and symbolized his seclusion.

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Yes, Frazier is taking questions face to face — and answering most. Sometimes with affability. He's doing it at least one day a week. He's talking about the process of scheduling, coaches' contracts, you name it. Though it is still hard to drag anything out of him on budgets.

And to think some people said nothing came out of the legislative meeting of last month.

Let's hope even more will eventually come from the meeting.