Monday Links, Press Conference

Coach Mack's press conference quotes from HawaiiAthletics.com.

And today's articles:

Dave Reardon reviews five big plays from UH's victory over NMSU in this week's Warrior Replay.

Salas to X-ray sore right foot, by Stephen Tsai

Salas confirmed that he will undergo X-rays today "just to make sure" there is no significant damage.

"I'm going to get it checked out," Salas said.

Salas said he felt pain in his right foot during the first quarter of Saturday's 24-6 victory over New Mexico State.

"I decided to play through it," he said.

SJSU next on UH hit list, by Jason Kaneshiro

As the coaches reviewed the New Mexico State game, there were bright spots in the offense's performance, particularly early in the game. But Lee noted several dropped passes that helped keep the Aggies in contention.

"We can't afford any drops at the end of the season," Lee said.

San Jose State's Tomey shows impeccable timing, by Dave Reardon

Dick Tomey will retire from coaching at the end of the season.

Yes, that Dick Tomey, the former UH coach. Apples and oranges, hot coals, cool moss. The man who ushered the Rainbows into the WAC. He had the most wins at UH (63), until June Jones, whom he never beat.

Dick Tomey, the master of motivation, finding one final ace to play.

Do you think it's a coincidence this news broke yesterday, and will get plenty of play today and tomorrow -- the week that Tomey's former team arrives in the Silicon Valley? For people like Tomey, a meticulous planner, coincidences do not exist.