Fall Practice - Day 12: Pool, Sauafea, Etc.

Stephen Tsai writes about the pool day the Warriors got to enjoy (for the most part) yesterday. Also in the article:

• An injury update on the players, including Malcolm Lane, who dislocated a finger.


• Former Warrior running back Chris Cole is trying to rejoin the team.


• Mana Lolotai will be the upback on punts.

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Dave Reardon profiles senior offensive lineman Larry Sauafea, who seems primed to have a great year. He practiced at center yesterday.

"I feel really good at right guard," the senior from Pago Pago, American Samoa, said. "But I have no problem with a ball in my hand. It was kind of strange at first, but I'm used to it.

"We had to adjust a little bit today. John and Aaron (Kia) are both a little bit sore. Everybody's going to have an off-day. They'll pick it up."

Sauafea hasn't had many bad days. He's been a rock at right guard this fall after reporting at 6-foot-2 and 294 pounds.

"He really committed himself. He lost 30-something pounds (in the offseason)," Brennan said. "Coach (June Jones) challenged him and he responded.

Fun fact from the story: Larry's nickname is Liger.

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Aloha Stadium is making some parking improvements for the upcoming season.

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Oh, and someone mentioned some sort of controversy with Ian Sample's book? Whaaaaat? Read what the fans had to say (and Ian's responses) on Tsai's blog yesterday. You can tell Dave what you think as well. As for me, I haven't received the book yet. I did read the excised chapters however. All I can say is, gee, thanks for sharing.