Central Arkansas?

Looks like UH may be negotiating with Division I-AA Central Arkansas to fill the final spot in the 2009 schedule.

Central Arkansas Athletic Director Brad Teague confirmed on Wednesday that he is in talks with the University of Hawaii to open the 2009 football season at Hawaii.

Teague said that he originally approached Hawaii officials about three weeks ago. He was told the Warriors were looking for someone to play in Hawaii on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009.

After talking to Central Arkansas Coach Clint Conque, Teague went back to Hawaii with a proposal to play on the preceding Thursday. Conque wanted the extra days off to recover after the long flight and a presumably tough game against a Football Bowl Subdivision team. Additionally, Conque was worried about the quick turnaround to face in-state rival Arkansas-Pine Bluff the following weekend.

Hawaii officials balked at the Thursday date, but suggested Friday as a compromise.

Teague agreed, and now the Warriors are mulling over the final proposal.

Last month, Jim Donovan told Ferd Lewis that UH was negotiating with several teams, including SMU, so things may still be up in the air.