Mid-Week In Review

I unexpectedly had to work 40 hours in the past three days, which is why I haven't been posting. Sorry for leaving you hanging. By the way, coincidentally my friend was supposed to start posting stuff starting on Sunday. Hmmmm! Hopefully this friend hasn't forgotten. Anyway, recap of the news below.

Monday:

A new Ask Coach Q&A is published on the Warriors Haka site. Here's an excerpt of June addressing the "system QB" tag:

The term system QB is something that is used by the media and scouts that haven’t done there homework. In our system Warren Moon and Jim Kelly were called system QB's. and both are in the Hall of Fame now. It really is a term used by media that really has no bearing on a QB's ability. Scouts that cannot evaluate will say the same thing. All the things are being said about Colt are often said about QB's that have played in our system. Our system makes average QB's better and the great one's, guess what, they are great one's!!!! It doesn't matter if they are under center or in the gun. It doesn’t matter what they run west coast or spread or triple option (Joe Namath). The great one's come to the top. We will do what we do and what helps us win and that is the only thing that I can address. If a scout cannot figure out that a player can play then he has the wrong job. It does not matter what he runs or how he does it., some guys have it some guys don't.

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Some fool who stole Timmy Chang's Ticat helmet after Saturday's game gets arrested.

"Apparently after the game the helmet was left accessible to a fan who took it," said east-end Staff Sergeant Glenn Bullock, who couldn't say how the helmet was nabbed. The man left the stadium with it and was spotted by an off-duty officer working at the game and arrested.

It's just a sign of the impending Timmy-mania in Ticatland.

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Stephen Tsai writes that June is still ono for football.

There are 29 full practices from the start of training camp to the eve of the Sept. 1 opener against Northern Colorado.
June Jones already has crafted every play for each of those practices.
"I'm ahead of schedule because I'm anxious for the season," Jones said.
He also said he has scripted some plays to use against future opponents.
Planning this far in advance, Jones said, "is my way of gauging my hunger to be good."

That's awesome. Can't wait to see the big-boned wishbone.


Tuesday:

jkk808 kindly posts the entire ESPN/Blue Ribbon 2007 Preview up at SportsHawaii.com. An excerpt:

If there was ever a time for Hawaii to win the WAC, this is it. Last year, Hawaii was a touchdown shy of beating Boise State on the blue field. This year, the November meeting between the schools is in Hawaii and could be the pivotal conference game for both.
Grading the Warriors
Unit Grade
Offense A-
Special teams C
Defense B+
Intangibles A-
Granted, Hawaii has some shortcomings. The offensive line is filling three spots, the running back position is open and there's no proven punter. But the upside is apparent at so many key positions the Warriors should be tough to beat.

Special teams, like the offense and defense, gonna be awesome this year. Those fools don't know.

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Stephen Tsai catches up with incoming defensive end Josh Leonard, and has news about the New Era Bowl.

An all-star team coached by UH's Jeff Reinebold and Wes Suan prevailed, 31-18, in the New Era Bowl in Japan.
Six former Warriors supplemented a roster of mostly Japanese players.
Kainoa Akina completed 27 of 33 passes for 301 yards and four touchdowns.
Jeremiah Cockheran had three catches, including one for a TD.
Kila Kamakawiwo‘ole had three sacks and two tackles for losses, and Hyrum Peters and Lono Manners each had a sack.

Right on.

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The Advertiser discusses an article from Miamidolphins.com, profiling the toughness of Samson Satele. An excerpt (from the Tizer):

The article mentions Satele's six root canals a week before the team's final minicamp last month. Yet, Satele didn't miss a practice.

"I'm just a rookie and I can handle pain," Satele says. "It didn't bother me, honestly. I couldn't really talk but at the same time I was out there trying to fight for my job. It was something I wanted to get done and I'm happy it's done because it's a lifetime investment."

Wednesday:

JC cornerback Calvin Roberts ends up signing with UH after all.

Roberts, who can run 40 yards in 4.45 seconds, has two years to play two seasons.

"Everything worked out," said the 6-foot-1, 185-pound Roberts.

San Mateo coach Larry Owens said: "He did a great job for us at corner. He's a big, physical corner. He has very good man-to-man skills."

Man, we got a lot of fast DBs. The article also says Ian Sample will be playing in Japan, and his book "Once a Warrior" comes out next month. Awww yeah.

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Colt Brennan's "Colt Following" video will debut online July 23rd.

The Colt Brennan DVD will initially be made available to University of Hawai'i fans for free viewing through an e-mail blast of the athletic department's electronic newsletter, H-mail, July 23, it was announced yesterday.

Will post link when it's up.

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Coach Jones' new contract is currently being hammered out. Or so Herman Frazier says.

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Anything I've missed, I will post in a weekend wrap-up. Please comment or e-mail any article I may have missed. GO WARRIORS!!!!