Training Camp Day 6 Wrap-Ups, Update 1: Video

UPDATE: CC compilation -- UH awards 3 scholarships, WITP (Colt, Davone, Reagan, Pisa)


Greg McMackin talks to Jason Kaneshiro about the first week of practice, establishing a depth chart, and getting ready for Florida.

"There's a sense of urgency," McMackin said after the Warriors wrapped up their final practice of the week. "It's getting close."

McMackin said the staff will use the first week to establish a depth chart, though the quarterback competition remains open among Inoke Funaki, Greg Alexander and Brent Rausch.

Stephen Tsai takes a look at the battles at quarterback, left tackle, and running back. Looks like Laupepa Letuli may be pulling ahead at the left tackle spot:

"He was an animal," McMackin said of Letuli. "He had the best day of anybody. He played football like football should be played — with vicious, violent, controlled effort. I was really happy with Laupepa. I think he found himself. That's a key position. Kia and Laupepa are competing for that spot. Laupepa took a step up in going after it."

Tsai writes about the late arrivals of Kainoa LaCount, Chris Black and Dustin Blount. LaCount will grayshirt, while Black and Blount must observe a waiting period before being able to practice. Jovonte Taylor should be able to practice on Monday. Other items from the article:

• A short profile on Ryan Perry


• Some Greg Salas highlights from practice


• Info about Heather McMackin's Wahine Football Clinic

Speaking of which, Heather McMackin will participate in a live chat on the HawaiiMoms.com website on Monday at 10:30am HST.

The Star-Bulletin Sports Notebook has injury news and other notes, including a look at the receiver depth chart.

Salas has been running with the first unit at wide receiver on the left side with Malcolm Lane on the right. They've been backed up by redshirt freshmen Joe Avery and Royce Pollard. Aaron Bain and Mike Washington remain the first slotbacks, followed by Kealoha Pilares and Jon Medeiros.

Dave Reardon has a great column about Bain and Washington.

Why are they still here?

Bain: "A lot of people asked me that, even when I was a freshman. There were so many guys ahead of me. Jay Ferg, Davone, a whole bunch of people. But people came and went. If you do something, do it all the way. I'm not going to pull out halfway through the race."

Washington: "Transfer? Oh yeah, I thought about it. Most definitely. I had that transfer thing in my mind. But that's thinking negatively. I'm here for a reason."

The reason is the season. This one.

Jason Kaneshiro profiles cornerback Jameel Dowling.

After a solid spring, the 6-foot-3 Dowling entered fall camp atop the depth chart at right cornerback, his size and athletic ability making him an intriguing prospect in the secondary.

"I stayed here in the summer so I learned everything, so I'm more comfortable out there than in the spring," Dowling said.

"I'm excited about him," head coach Greg McMackin said. "He's quick and tall, he's going to be tough to throw at."