Spring Practice Day 9 Reports

Stephen Tsai:

Defensive tackle Rocky Savaiigaea today participated in team drills for the first time since undergoing surgery to repair a torn left triceps.
Savaiigaea played left tackle in the base scheme (4-3) and nose tackle in the Okie defense (3-3-5).
He said he felt fine, but likely will be restricted in the remaining six practices.
Also:
• Richard Torres has solified the job at nickelback.

Jason Kaneshiro:

>> Lametrius Davis and Kenny Estes took the first-team repetitions at the safety spots in the team period. Mana Silva and Spencer Smith, the starting duo so far, remained first in the other periods. Associate Coach Rich Miano said the progress Davis and Estes have made this spring convinced the coaches to give them at look with the first unit today.

NelsonO at SportsHawaii.com:

Going into spring practice, I thought there would be more competition for the #1 QB spot. But actually the real battle is for the back-up QB spot. Shane Austin has closed the gap between himself and Brent Rausch. I’m really surprised at the progress Austin has made.

At running back, all the top candidates are seniors; Leon Wright-Jackson, Inoke Funaki, and Jayson Rego. If granted an additional year of eligibility Daniel Libre, another senior, should be in the conversation. Like Shane Austin, Funaki is really coming on.

No changes to the first team offensive line since the beginning of spring practice. Today, the second unit consisted of (from left to right) Clayton Laurel, Austin Hansen, Sila Lefiti, Brysen Ginlack, and Adrian Thomas.

Lots more info where that came from. Thanks to all for the reports!