Coach Jones set to leave isles for Dallas Jan 15, 2008
Football coach June Jones said yesterday his leaving for Southern Methodist does not mean University of Hawaii football will fall on hard times ... Jones' last function as University of Hawaii football coach is a golf tournament for the booster club. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Comments by state officials Jan 9, 2008
Official statements yesterday on the resignation of June Jones as the University of Hawaii football coach. David McClain President of the University of Hawaii "Like all of Hawaii, I'm greatly disappointed that Coach Jones has decided to take this new opportunity at SMU. June has done so much for our university and our community, and we wish him every success. "We gave it our best shot, and it has been very much a team effort. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Fans hope UH can stage another comeback Jan 8, 2008
The news that University of Hawaii football coach June Jones might resign after the team's most successful season drew disappointment yesterday from most football fans, who urged university officials to redouble efforts to get him to stay. Thousands of fans turned up for a team autograph session at Kahala Mall yesterday afternoon while Jones was interviewing for a job at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Boosters back effort to boot out Frazier Jan 6, 2008
STAR-BULLETIN / SEPTEMBER 2007 Fans at the University of Hawaii football game against Charleston Southern hold signs at Aloha Stadium commenting on UH athletic director Herman Frazier ... Disgruntled Hawaii football boosters are ready to pay UH athletic director Herman Frazier to go away ... University of Hawaii football boosters have raised money in an effort to oust athletic director Herman Frazier. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Reports: Jones Resigns As Hawai'i Football Coach Jan 6, 2008
Reports: Jones Resigns As Hawaii Football Coach ... Kent Untermann, a former Hawaii football player and a member of the Na Koa booster club, told KHNL that Jones' was leaving because of frustration with how the athletic department was run, not because he felt his salary was too low. (Kpmariners.com)
Hawaii's Jones to travel to SMU to discuss opening Jan 5, 2008
HONOLULU -- Hawaii football coach June Jones said he would travel to Dallas on Saturday to discuss the opening at SMU.. Jones. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Herring going to Texas A&M Jan 5, 2008
JONES TO INTERVIEW WITH SMU: Hawaii football coach June Jones said he would travel to Dallas today to discuss the opening at Southern Methodist. MORE COACHING MOVES: Texas has hired Auburn defensive coordinator Will Muschamp to fill the same role with the Longhorns. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hawaii's June Jones expects SMU offer Jan 5, 2008
Hawaii football coach June Jones said he would travel to Dallas on Saturday to discuss the opening at Southern Methodist University. Jones told The Honolulu Advertiser an official offer was expected to be made during a meeting with SMU officials. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
June Jones to Visit SMU Jan 5, 2008
HONOLULU (AP) - Hawaii football coach June Jones says he isvisiting Dallas tomorrow to discuss the opening at SouthernMethodist. Jones told The Honolulu Advertiser an official offer wasexpected to be made during a meeting with SMU officials. (KWTX.com, TX)
SMU pursuing Hawaii's Jones Jan 5, 2008
SMU has reportedly offered Hawaii football coach June Jones upwards of $2 million to become head coach of the Mustangs. The Dallas Morning news cites two sources that say the offer to switch allegiances ranges between $1. (FOX23.com, OK)
UH adding to Superdome's history Dec 31, 2007
It's hosting the second of three consecutive year-ending postseason college bowl games, a showcase venue for a University of Hawaii football team on New Year's Day. "The Superdome has a great history and is a legendary building," Curl said, "and the appearance of Hawaii in the Sugar Bowl already adds to that legend. Plus the team has the opportunity to be a real legend itself by winning the game. I've been hearing from football fans and experts that this could be the most exciting bowl game to... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
WARRIORS' CODE Dec 30, 2007
The Hawaii football team has tapped into its state's heritage as a rallying point Sunday, December 30, 2007By Ted Lewis. Once they were known as the Rainbow Warriors, represented by a faux-muscled character derisively known as "The Marshmallow Man.". (Nola.com -- Sports)
Warriors land in New Orleans Dec 28, 2007
The University of Hawaii football team -- following an all-night flight from the islands to New Orleans -- rested yesterday, sleeping and getting acclimated to their surroundings. Forecast favorable. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii football notes Dec 27, 2007
UPDATED: 2 :27 a.m. CDT, December 27, 2007. Thursday, December 27, 2007Billy Turner. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Brennan, Warriors arrive in New Orleans for Sugar Bowl Dec 27, 2007
University of Hawaii football coach June Jones arrives at Louis Armstrong International Airport in Kenner, La. Wednesday. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Notebook: Eason says no to alma mater Dec 27, 2007
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Hawaii coach Jones 'recalibrated' by crash Dec 25, 2007
All indications are the University of Hawaii football coach fell asleep at the steering wheel and was not wearing a seat belt. The crash would leave him in a coma. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Picking the 'go team' color scheme Dec 23, 2007
University of Hawaii football coach June Jones is calling on Warriors fans attending the Sugar Bowl to wear white shirts on game day. The fashion statement is meant to show solidarity with the players, who will be wearing white jerseys on the field. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Fans put in the miles to follow the Beavers Dec 22, 2007
He has season tickets for University of Hawaii football as well. The Warriors went undefeated and landed a BCS berth in the Sugar Bowl against Georgia. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
UH comes up with additional 1,000 tickets Dec 19, 2007
RICHARD WALKER / University of Hawaii football fans Kazuko Imai, left, and Brendon Hayashi compared tickets to the Sugar Bowl they had just picked up yesterday at the Stan Sheriff Center box office ... University of Hawaii football fever has reached a new level ... Another Aloha charter will be transporting Hawaii football fans who booked their travel arrangements with Travel Ways, a Honolulu travel agency. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hundreds greet UH's Jones at Big Island book signings Dec 17, 2007
HILO, Hawai'i Hundreds of Hawaii football fans on the Big Island showed up this weekend to meet and get an autograph from Warriors coach June Jones. Jones was greeted by large crowds at each of his appearances in Hilo yesterday and in Kailua, Kona, today. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Colt, 6 other grid heroes to graduate Dec 16, 2007
Seven members of the University of Hawaii football team will graduate tomorrow, including star quarterback Colt Brennan. Speaking Thursday after practice at Cooke Field, Brennan said he will walk the line and accept his diploma for his degree in communications at the fall commencement ceremonies tomorrow morning at the Stan Sheriff Center. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Price Busters has big plans to grow fast Dec 11, 2007
It also sponsors the University of Hawaii football team and is on the scoreboard at Aloha Stadium. Tom recently leased a 56,000-square-foot warehouse in Pearl City, behind Buzz's Original Steak House, "to foster our expansion," and put the company's 10,000-square-foot leasehold Kaneohe warehouse and office space up for sale for $1. (Pacific Business News, HI)
UH fans find way to Big Easy Dec 6, 2007
Some University of Hawaii football fans will endure multiple stopovers and hours of layovers to support the Warriors in the Sugar Bowl on New Year's Day ... Some University of Hawaii football fans are willing to endure multiple stopovers and long layovers to support the Warriors in New Orleans when they play the University of Georgia Bulldogs in the Sugar Bowl. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
More cops, buses ready for UH game Nov 29, 2007
Honolulu is once again increasing security and traffic control for the regular season-ending University of Hawaii football game at Aloha Stadium on Saturday. The city will have technicians manually operate traffic signals and busy intersections around Aloha Stadium, where the undefeated UH Warriors play University of Washington. (Pacific Business News, HI)
PDX football team gets penalty for haka dance Nov 22, 2007
The University of Hawaii football team does the haka (it, too, has penalized for the performance) and the aggressive moves have gained momentum via YouTube and other outlets. The Jefferson High version began with the team's seven students from Tonga, a South Pacific kingdom between New Zealand and Hawaii. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Warriors among leaders in NCAA statistics Nov 19, 2007
The University of Hawaii football team and its starting quarterback Colt Brennan remain among the leaders, according to NCAA statistics released today. UH is No. 1 in total scoring (48. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Warriors No. 15 in BCS standings, need to get to No. 12 Nov 19, 2007
The University of Hawaii football team moved up one spot to No. 15 in the Bowl Championship Series standings today. But the Warriors remain three spots behind where they need to finish to earn an automatic BCS bid. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Warriors drop one spot to No. 14 in AP poll Nov 19, 2007
Despite its victory over Nevada on Friday, the University of Hawaii football team dropped one spot to 14th today in The Associated Press Top 25 poll. Defending national champion Florida leap-frogged UH, moving from No. 14 to No. 12. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Woman hit by truck driven by 11-year-old, dies Nov 15, 2007
Albert Tanonaka, who had left for the University of Hawaii football game at the time of the accident, declined to talk about his neighbor's role in the accident. "It's hard to deal with right now," he said yesterday. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
UH avoids bachi ball Oct 29, 2007
University of Hawaii football fans might recall where quarterback Colt Brennan was at the end of the Warriors' nail-biting 45-44 overtime victory at Louisiana Tech last month. The Heisman Trophy candidate sat alone on the sidelines, head down, not daring to look toward the Joe Aillet Stadium field as the Bulldogs went for a game-winning 2-point conversion that would have ended Hawaii's hopes for an undefeated season. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Captain Underpants ruins Halloween on LI Oct 28, 2007
A University of Hawaii football fan painted up for Halloween screams during play of the college football game against New Mexico State in Honolulu, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007. Share this story. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Photo Finish Oct 27, 2007
DENNIS ODA / A homecoming rally was held Wednesday for the University of Hawaii football team at Tamarind Park. The Warriors face New Mexico State on Saturday at Aloha Stadium. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Jury settles record- setting dog-bite case Oct 14, 2007
A former University of Hawaii football player had to punch a 100-pound Rottweiler to free Veronica Tomooka's 2 1/2-year-old son from its jaws in 2005 ... A former University of Hawaii football player who happened to be on the beach unsuccessfully attempted to pry the boy from the dog's grip. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
More of this story Oct 14, 2007
According to the family s attorney, Jim Bickerton, the dog wouldn t release the child until a former University of Hawaii football player stepped in and punched the dog. Just five days later, Bereday was back on the beach with the same dog when it attacked a 4-year-old girl. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Probiotic food could help athletes Oct 1, 2007
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / Yogurt is among the food on the University of Hawaii football team's table for after practice. Probiotic food could help athletes. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Warriors ranked No. 17 by USA Today, No. 19 by AP Sep 24, 2007
The University of Hawaii football team moved one spot to No. 17 in the USA Today poll and remained at No. 19 in The Associated Press poll released today. The Warriors defeated Charleston Southern, 66-10, last night at Aloha Stadium to improve their record to 4-0. (Honolulu Advertiser)
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Roxanne and Fred Kalilimoku hopped a plane to Las Vegas with 30 friends and family Thursday to watch their son, linebacker Brad Kalilimoku, play in today's University of Hawaii football game ... Thousands of University of Hawaii football fans found the mix of Las Vegas, Colt Brennan's run for the Heisman Trophy and a shot at an undefeated Warriors season too good to pass up. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
HI hopes for UH Sep 10, 2007
FL MORRIS / At the Eastside Grill on University Avenue yesterday, fans watched the University of Hawaii football game against Louisiana Tech. Jett Jasper cheered as the Warriors scored their first touchdown in the first quarter. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Tailgating, Island Style Sep 3, 2007
JAMM AQUINO / Thirteen-year-old Dallas Tuumalo smiled while catching a pass from his father, Mose, as friend Jeremy Dela Cruz, 14, chased him yesterday during tailgating activities prior to the University of Hawaii football season opener at Aloha Stadium ... Taniguchi said it's important to show support any way they can, since University of Hawaii football is the most sports excitement the state sees. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Sewer Water Gives Glimpse Into Drug Use Aug 23, 2007
Former Hawaii Football Player Alleges School Officials And Players Rigged Drug Tests. WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2007. (CBS News)
Ex-Warriors Purcell, Ilaoa agree to NFL deals Jul 22, 2007
Former University of Hawaii football players Melila Purcell III and Nate Ilaoa today agreed to four-year contracts with the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles, respectively. Purcell, a defensive end who was picked by the Browns in the sixth round, will receive a signing bonus of $87,250. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Mililani teacher admits to having pot pipe Apr 21, 2007
But Benjamin Ayson, 32, said it belonged to his cousin who had left it behind in Ayson's truck after attending a University of Hawaii football game. Ayson, who has been on leave from the school since the Dec. 4 incident, pleaded no contest yesterday in Wahiawa District Court to third-degree promotion of a detrimental drug, a petty misdemeanor. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
UH's Glanville, Davis headed to NCAA I-AA Portland St. Mar 1, 2007
Jerry Glanville instructs drills during University of Hawaii football practice last season. Advertiser file photo. (Honolulu Advertiser)
