Game Week: Wazzu - Turkey Day News

Hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving.

Chawan Cut has a KITV news clip of a few Warriors giving thanks.

Stephen Tsai has a report from today's practice.

It appears unlikely Kealoha Pilares and Ryan Mouton will be able to play. If they’re not available, expect these scenarios:
• Daniel Libre, who is recovering from an abdominal injury, will be the speed back.
• Aaron Bain will return punts.
• Desmond Thomas will start at free safety and, in situations involving five defensive backs, Richard Torres will enter as the nickelback.

Here's a preview of the UH vs Washington State game, courtesy of the AP.

CFN has a preview and fearless prediction about the game.

What will happen: Last week was all business for Washington State in the Apple Cup. This week is a time to kick back and let loose like it’s the last day of finals. Hawaii, on the other hand, is playing for the postseason. Those differing mindsets will be on display for four quarters as the Warriors rout the Cougars behind the passing of Alexander.
CFN Prediction: Hawaii 27 … Washington State 17

If things work out, UH could be playing Washington State at Qwest Field next year.

After Saturday's game, the next time the University of Hawai'i and Washington State football teams meet in their series could be at the home of the Seattle Seahawks, officials from both schools say.

UH's Sept. 12, 2009 game with Washington State is scheduled for Pullman, Wash., but there are talks about moving the game 288 miles west to Qwest Field in Seattle, the Seahawks' 67,000-seat home.

"No decision yet ... but it is under consideration," according to Rod Commons, a WSU spokesman. He said the Cougars still have one game to fill on their 2009 schedule and will make a determination after that game is finalized.

Stephen Tsai profiles Keala Watson.

Keala Watson, a defensive tackle for the Hawai'i football team, always has been ahead of his time.

He weighed 10 pounds at birth.

In the fourth grade, he was 5 feet 10 and 200 pounds.

He was banned from using the playground swings.

"I broke a swing when I was in elementary school," he said, sheepishly. "It's a tragedy."

Jason Kaneshiro profiles David Farmer.

"He's like a coach as far as knowing the protection," offensive coordinator Ron Lee said. "That's really his strong point.

"He's not a burner, but he has such a good understanding of the blocking he's able to do a lot of good things with the ball."

And Ferd Lewis has an update on the disputed $400k.

The University of Hawai'i's dispute with former football coach June Jones over his departure could be headed to its first anniversary without an announced settlement.

Friday, the UH Board of Regents was updated for the second time on what spokeswoman Carolyn Tanaka said was the "status of the mediation" between the parties. "They did not take action," Tanaka said.