2010 Spring Prospectus (pdf)

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Warrior football team opens spring practice in preparation for the 2010 season, Wednesday, March 31, with the first of 15 practice sessions on the UH-Manoa campus. All practices are open to the public.

 

The Warriors will hold practices every Monday, Wednesday (except April 28) and Saturday as well as one Friday (April 2) and one Thursday (April 29) practice at either Clarence T.C. Ching Field or the grass practice field. The annual “Warrior Bowl” concludes spring camp, Friday, April 30 at Ching Field.

 

For the second consecutive year, UH will travel to a neighbor island to conduct a practice/scrimmage. This year's practice/scrimmage will be on Kaua'i, Saturday, April 10 at Vidinha Stadium in Lihu'e.

 

On Saturday, April 24, the UH staff will conduct a coaches clinic before concluding the day with practice from 3-5 p.m.

 

Wednesday, March 31                                  7 a.m.

Friday, April 2                                                  7 a.m.

Saturday, April 3                                             7 a.m.

Monday, April 5                                               7 a.m.

Wednesday, April 7                                        7 a.m.

Saturday, April 10 (Kaua'i)                           11 a.m.

Monday, April 12                                             7 a.m.

Wednesday, April 14                                     7 a.m.

Saturday, April 17                                           3 p.m.

Monday, April 19                                             7 a.m.

Wednesday, April 21                                     7 a.m.

Saturday, April 24                                           3 p.m.

Monday, April 26                                             7 a.m.

Thursday, April 29                                          7 a.m.

Friday, April 30                                                7 p.m.

 

- The Warriors return 15 starters (5 offense, 7 defense, 3 special teams) from last year's squad that went 6-7 overall and 3-5 in the WAC

- Among the UH returnees is senior wide receiver Greg Salas, a 2009 all-WAC first-team pick and semifinalist for the Fred Belitnikoff Award as the nation's top receiver. Salas finished fourth in the nation in receiving yards per game (122.3) and sixth in receptions per game (8.2) in 2009.

- The Warriors won four of their final five games last season and were one win shy of earning their fourth straight bowl bid.

- UH finished in the top three nationally in passing offense for the 10th time in the last 11 years after averaging 337.0 ypg in 2009. UH also finished 14th in total offense (437.5), ranking in the Top 20 for the ninth time in the last 11 years.

- The Warriors enter their 32nd season in the Western Athletic Conference, the longest standing member of the league. UH owns a 121-118-3 all-time record in league play dating back to 1979.

- UH loses 29 letterwinners and 10 starters (6 offense, 4 defense) from last year's team.

- Among the starters to replace are all-WAC linebacker Blaze Soares, second-team all-WAC tackle Aaron Kia and center John Estes, a three-time all-WAC selection and Rimington Award finalist who started an NCAA-record 54 straight games during his career.

 

Head coach Greg McMackin announced a few changes to his coaching staff for the upcoming season. Nick Rolovich, who served as quarterbacks coach the last two years will now assume the role of offensive coordinator. Meanwhile, Dave Aranda moves from defensive line coach to defensive coordinator and will coach the linebackers. Cal Lee, the team's defensive coordinator the past two seasons, is now the assistant head coach in charge of defensive ends. Tony Tuioti and George Lumpkin will also swap positions. Tuioti will now coach the defensive tackles while Lumpkin is the director of player personnel. Finally, head strength and conditioning coach Tommy Heffernan will head the football team's strength program.