Updates from Manoa

Sounds of (not so little) feet running around the turf on Lower Campus road. Music to my ears. In unsupervised workouts, the players held an 11 on 11 scrimmage as reported by Stephen Tsai of the Star Advertiser.

"As the older players, we have to take charge," said defensive tackle Vaughn Meatoga, a fourth-year junior who helps coordinate the Warriors' players-only workouts.

Ferd Lewis tries to read WAC commissioner Karl Benson's mind as the WAC thinks about its future without Boise.

Call it Benson's Hail Mary Pass - for that is what it likely amounts to. A long shot to be sure that probably involves trying to woo a former WAC member back to the lodge.

Also back to visit and work out is ex-Warrior and current 49er, Isa'ako Sopoaga

"Without this place," said Sopoaga, who gazed around the University of Hawaii athletic complex, "I wouldn't be where I am today. When I was here, I was a student-athlete. Now I'm a pro athlete."

Follow up to the hiring of new WR coach, Mouse Davis, KITV and KGMB have video story coverage.