Ohana Festival, Bess, Relay for Life, Warrior Ball

Earlier today, the UH Athletics Department released details of the 2008 Ohana Festival.

The University of Hawai`i Athletics Department, in partnership with Aloha Stadium, will host the "Football `Ohana Festival" prior to the football team's final spring practice Saturday, Apr. 26, from 5:00-8:30 p.m. at the stadium.

"This is an opportunity for the entire community to come together and celebrate Warrior football." Greg McMackin, UH head coach, said. "We want to show our appreciation to our fans by treating them to a fun-filled evening at Aloha Stadium."

2008 "Football `Ohana Festival" Schedule
4:00 p.m. Parking Lot Gate Opens (main gate on Salt Lake Blvd. only)
5:00 p.m. Stadium Gate Opens (gate 4 only)
5:00-7:00 p.m. Contests & Activities (south concourse)
5:30-6:30 p.m. Autograph & Photo Session with Players (south concourse)
7:00-8:30 p.m. Practice & Scrimmage (fan seating on Makai side)

Dave Reardon has a few bits of info on Davone Bess.

The former Warriors slotback just arrived in Indianapolis for the combine. Said he thinks his medical stuff will be done today, then interviews tomorrow.

“I’m hearing second, third round,” Bess said in a phone interview from Indy. “But you never know.”

Maybe a full article tomorrow? Also, Dave points out Dan Kelly's Relay for Life page, where you can donate money to the American Cancer Society. And I also gotta mention Jason of the Tsaikos Relay for Life page as well -- he's a cool guy and has almost reached his goal. Donate to both!

And finally, Dave writes about this week's Super Games competition, Warrior Ball, which is...

… Hawaiian style football played with a volleyball.

For those unfamiliar with Hawaiian style football, you basically can throw the ball in any direction you want, to any teammate. Anyone growing up here played it at the beach, in the park and at recess.

In today’s format, it was touch, no blocking, and four downs (no first down markers) on a 50-yard field.

More details in that post. Getting competitive!