June Jones Idaho/Utah State Press Conference

UPDATE: Edited to include Chawan Cut's compilation of tonight's news, which includes reports from Kanoa Leahey, Robert Kekaula and Liz Chun.


Jaymes Song has an article about June Jones' Monday press conference.

Contrary to popular belief, Jones said the 16th-ranked Warriors (5-0, 2-0 Western Athletic Conference) was the best defensive team in his nine seasons at Hawaii.

“I have believed forever, that if you can take the ball away on defense and run our offense, you're going to win a lot of games,” he said.

Being sidelined for several practices affected Brennan's performance, Jones said.

“I don't care what you say, when you don't practice as much, it does affect your play” he said.

The UH Athletics department has more excerpts.

On who stood out defensively at Idaho
"The defensive line and linebackers hit hard and were very physical. Michael Lafaele really played a good game inside as well as all of the DBs. Adam Leonard had his best game of the season."

Are you frustrated somewhat that the offense is not as efficient as you want it?
"We're still pretty good. It is all technique kind of stuff. The receivers are young like Malcolm (Lane) who was unable to make three catches because he had his feet wrong when he came off a cut. That's bothersome, but it is also a young kid who is in there for the first time. If that was Jason Rivers, that's three catches and then you aren't feeling inefficient. I think in the long run, playing Malcolm this past week is good for him and good for us down the road."

And on UH Sports Extra, Jason Kaneshiro has some highlights from the presser, along with a report from today's practice.

This morning’s ankle-watch update. Colt Brennan looked fine running with the rest of the team in the Warriors’ regular Monday conditioning session, held in a light Manoa drizzle. Receivers Ryan Grice-Mullins (knee) and Jason Rivers (back) also participated. Cornerback Ryan Mouton didn’t and was limping around on the sideline as he awaits word on his second MRI in as many weeks. He had his bruised left knee checked out last week, and hurt the right side on Saturday at Idaho. John Fonoti said his ribs are OK, just got the wind knocked out of him during the game.