Back-Ups, Ramblings

Jason Kaneshiro highlights the importance of UH's backup QBs.

Since Dan Robinson went the distance a decade ago, there have been three seasons in which the Warriors had one quarterback start every game -- Tim Chang in 2002 and 2004 and Colt Brennan in 2006.

Last year, Alexander was among three quarterbacks to start games, and he solidified his position in the spring. Alexander returns as the lone senior among the seven quarterbacks on the roster, a group that includes three true freshmen in David Graves, Corey Nielsen and Cayman Shutter.

"It's cool. We're all friends; Coach calls them the young pups," Rausch said. "We're trying to help them out and teach them some stuff."

And Stephen Tsai has some Monday ramblings. Some excerpts:

While it was surprising to learn that Malcolm Lane will redshirt this season, the move does ease a crowded situation. Backup wideouts Jovonte Taylor, Royce Pollard and Joe Avery are deserving of playing time. And, if needed, UH also can switch Greg Salas back to wideout, opening the way for reserve slotbacks Dustin Blount, Ryan Henry, Jon Medeiros and Jeremiah Ostrowski.

What about Leon Wright-Jackson as Lane's replacement at kick returner? We all agree that he looks the best when he's in the open field. At kick returner, he would field the ball in the open field.

Thanks to UnderArmour, the Warriors have new practice jerseys.