News and Notes

In the Bleachers names Adam Leonard as one of 10 non-BCS defensive players to watch in 2008.

A first team all WAC selection in 2007, Leonard is not only one of the WAC’s hardest hitters, but one of its biggest defensive playmakers. Second on the team with 105 tackles last season (53 solo, 11.5 tfl) Leonard also took two interceptions back for touchdowns and broke up four passes. Not the tallest player, he nevertheless has a great feel for the game and the always underrated ability to shed blocks with ease. He’s a versatile player can play either the “mac” or “buck” linebacker positions as they’re known in Honolulu, and should be a major asset in new head coach Greg McMackin’s efforts to keep the program competitive.

With Adam, Solomon and Blaze playing together for a second year under McMackin and Cal Lee, the UH linebackers gonna be unreal this year.

Stephen Tsai reports that former UH offensive lineman Kynan Forney quietly donated $35,000 to the football program.

Colt Brennan attended an Augie T show this past Sunday.

And finally, former UH receiver Chad Mock was released by the B.C. Lions of the CFL.

UPDATE: Tsai writes that Karl Noa was cut by the New York Jets.

UPDATE 2: Tsai adds that Kenny Patton received a tryout with the Jets, and walk-on offensive lineman Travis Campbell is transferring to SDSU. Best of luck to both of them.