Spring Day 6 Wrap-Ups, Maui Preview

Jason Kaneshiro takes a look at the offensive tackles, Aaron Kia and Laupepa Letuli.

"(The tackles) get put on an island sometimes, so they have to be able to have the confidence in their abilities," Shaw said. "We've tried to help them out a little bit with some of our changes in schemes to give them some help so they can be more aggressive outside or the inside."

Shaw said watching the 6-foot-4, 320-pound Letuli go through the Warriors' offseason conditioning program sold him on the move.

"He's got good size, he's got excellent athletic ability and he's a strong individual," Shaw said.

Kia said he's fine tuning his game on the left side while playing next to Ray Hisatake, who is settling in at left guard this spring.

"It's cool because Pepa is very talented," Kia said. "Ray's good. We communicate, work with each other. Ray's going to be a good one."

Kaneshiro also writes about Nate Nasca, who's waiting to hear from the NCAA about getting a medical hardship.

Stephen Tsai profiles defensive end Elliott Purcell and cornerback Lewis Walker.

And HawaiiAthletics.com has a preview of tomorrow's scrimmage on Maui.

The team will fly to the Valley Island Saturday morning in time for the 11:00 a.m. start of practice. Following a one-hour practice, the team will then hold a one-hour intrasquad scrimmage. From 1:00-3:00 p.m., the team will be available for autographs and photos on the field. Fans are encouraged to bring items to sign.

Parking and admission into War Memorial Stadium is free. UH merchandise will be available for sale by Rainbowtique and concession stands will be run by the Maui Interscholastic League.