One More Day

Tomorrow is kickoff. Can. You. Believe It?!?!

Dave Reardon writes that the Warriors are raring to go.

Jones said the Warriors must prepare for everything and anything from UNC, a Division I-AA team that was 1-10 last year and has nothing to lose.

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"I feel like we had a good camp and everyone came together," Jones said. "We can only do the next step by playing games and making it through the tough times together."

The article also continues Reardon's series of opponent previews, with a look at Washington.

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If you ever want to know how and why Colt Brennan is so good, besides looking at his stats, read this excellent article by Stephen Tsai. Here are a couple excerpts:

Right wideout C.J. Hawthorne said Brennan does not cut short his progressions, giving each receiver a fair opportunity.

"He goes through all of his reads," Hawthorne said. "It's not like he locks in on one guy. It's not like, 'I'm going to throw to my favorite receiver,' or 'this play is for one person.' "

Brennan said: "My whole mentality is I want my receivers to know that no matter what the play is, even if it's not designed for them, there's a possibility they can get the ball. You never know when things are going to break down (defensively). I like letting my receivers feel any night can be their night."

Grice-Mullins said: "The ball gets there fast, but it doesn't jam your fingers, like catching a bullet. That's the magic of Colt."

Brennan said the key is the way the football spins when he releases it. Morrison agreed, noting a fast-spinning pass is easier to catch.

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If you just look at the ridiculous scores from last year, lazy pundits assume that June Jones likes to run up the score. If you actually watch the games, you see that it's usually the backups getting in work and doing well in the second half of blow-outs. Ferd Lewis, who is not a lazy pundit, worries about the perception of running-it-up, or not running-it-up-enough, for people who just look at box scores.

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Jason Kaneshiro profiles senior defensive end Amani Purcell and his brother Melila Purcell.

And not long after the Warriors wrap up the regular season in December, Amani Purcell is anticipating joining his brother as a degree-holder from UH.

"It's been a big deal for me," said Amani Purcell, who is 12 credits away from earning his sociology degree. "My parents have been preaching that since we were little -- go to college, get a degree and get a paying job.

"When I saw (Melila) graduate I was real proud of him and it made me determined to graduate even more."

Great story. Looks like Mel is on his way to making the Browns roster, while Amani is poised for a gigantic monster year. Also from the article:

• Colt got his foot stepped on, but he should be fine.


• Ryan Keomaka was back at practice.


• And Calvin Roberts will be back, after clearing up a paperwork issue.