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LopaKa · 09-27-2018, 09:12 PM

Warriors defeat #24 Alabama in season opener
Colt Brennan throws for 502 yards and 3 touchdowns to lead Hawai'i to the upset victory

Tuscaloosa, AL -- The Hawai'i Warriors made some noise on College Football's opening weekend, with an impressive 27-17 win over #24 Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Their high powered Run-and-Shoot offense was firing on all cylinders thanks to the impressive play by quarterback Colt Brennan. He finished just 13 yards shy of his career high for passing yards with 502 and added 3 touchdowns, which included a 65-yard bomb to Davone Bess on the first play of the fourth quarter to give the Warriors a ten point cushion.

With so many weapons at his disposal, Brennan and the Hawai'i offense will give nearly every defensive coordinator they face this season fits in the week leading up to their match up. Three different receivers eclipsed the 100-yard mark and caught a touchdown pass. Bess led the way with 10 receptions for 178 yards and the aforementioned touchdown. Ryan Grice-Mullen added 8 catches for 110 yards, Jason Rivers racked up 142 yards and a touchdown on 7 receptions, and Ross Dickerson added 67 yards and a score of his own.

As a team Hawai'i recorded 501 yards of total offense and looked like the higher ranked team from start to finish. #24 Alabama struggled offensively, garnering just 237 yards, while going 1-for-11 on third down conversions. They relied heavily on senior running back Chris Ingram, who rushed for 173 yards and 2 touchdowns. Sophomore quarterback Kyle Church completed just 4-of-15 pass attempts for a mere 49 yards and threw two costly interceptions.

"I'm very confident in this team," June Jones said after the game. "We proved we can hang with the big boys of the SEC, and I believe this is just the beginning of an amazing season.

Head coach June Jones continued his impressive turn around at the University of Hawai'i, improving his career record to 54-37. Hawai'i put together an abysmal 12-37 record in the five seasons leading up to his hire.

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LopaKa · 09-28-2018, 12:11 PM

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RK	LW	TEAM			RESULT			W-L	PTS
1	1	Ohio State (33)		w 27-13 NIU		1-0	1497
2	2	Texas (23)		W 44-7 NT		1-0	1428
3	3	Notre Dame (3)		W 27-20 GT		1-0	1384
4	4	USC (1)			W 31-30 ARK		1-0	1316
5	5	LSU (1)			W 44-3 UL		1-0	1232
6	6	Florida 		W 35-11 USM		1-0	1169
7	7	Auburn			W 42-14 WSU		1-0	1108
8	8	Oklahoma		W 49-0 UAB		1-0	1048
9	9	West Virginia		W 27-10 MARSH		1-0	985
10	10	Louisville		W 55-16 UK		1-0	928
11	11	Miami (FL)		W 57-27	FSU		1-0	911
12	13	Penn State		W 25-24 Akron		1-0	769
13	15	California		W 34-24 Tenn		1-0	744
14	14	Michigan		W 52-7 Vandy		1-0	718
15	16	Georgia			W 42-3 WKU		1-0	619
16	17	Iowa 			W 30-20 Mont		1-0	571
17	19	Arizona State		W 56-7 NAU		1-0	480
18	12	Florida State		L 27-57 Miami		0-1	451
19	20	Nebraska		W 56-14 LT		1-0	437
20	21	Virginia Tech		W 51-3 N'East		1-0	395
21	22	Texas Tech		W 31-19 SMU		1-0	354
22	23	Clemson			W 45-3 FAU		1-0	315
23	18	Tennessee		L 24-34 Cal		0-1	255
24	NR	Oregon			W 49-14 Stan		1-0	206
25	NR	TCU			W 31-10 Baylor		1-0	146


Others Receiving Votes: Georgia Tech (97), Boston College (88), Michigan St (51), 
UCLA (47), Missouri (37), Iowa State (24)


Dropped Out: #25 Georgia Tech, #24 Alabama

LopaKa · 09-28-2018, 03:00 PM

Warriors win home opener over UNLV
Davone Bess' record-setting performance leads Hawai'i to their second straight win

Honolulu, HI -- Davone Bess put together a performance for the ages, setting the school record for receptions in a game, to lead Hawai'i to an impressive 51-21 victory over UNLV in their home opener.

Bess finished with 13 receptions for 171 yards and 2 touchdowns, his second straight game with at least 170 yards and a score.

"He was unstoppable," said Hawai'i quarterback Colt Brennan. Every time I looked his way he managed to get himself wide open. I'm having the time of my life playing in this offense.

Brennan had another solid outing throwing for 362 yards and 5 touchdowns. Running back Nate Ilaoa added a season-high 65 yards on the ground and scored his first touchdown of the year.

Hawai'i took control of the game early, jumping out to a 21-0 first quarter lead thanks to three passing touchdowns by Brennan. Linebacker Adam Leonard forced a fumble at the start of the second quarter, leading to another Warrior score. One of three field goals by kicker Dan Kelly right before the half gave Hawai'i a 31-0 lead at the break.

Their offense did such a tremendous job that it's easy to overlook the dominating performance by their defensive unit. They held UNLV scoreless until there was :47 seconds left in the second quarter, and only allowed 107 yards of offense, most of which came on the final drive of the first half.

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Knickerbocker91 · 09-28-2018, 06:11 PM

Solid start to the season, love seeing guys like Brennan and Bess again. I was definitely on the Hawai'i hype train when they were going off. Big game coming up against Boise State, hopefully the defense can keep up the strong start because it looks like it'll be a shootout.

LopaKa · 09-28-2018, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Knickerbocker91


	Solid start to the season, love seeing guys like Brennan and Bess again. I was definitely on the Hawai'i hype train when they were going off. Big game coming up against Boise State, hopefully the defense can keep up the strong start because it looks like it'll be a shootout.

Appreciate the reply Knicker as always! It's so much fun running with Brennan and the Dread Heads. I'm still on that Hype train haha, have you been following them this season in real life? So much nostalgia with Rolovich running the show. It's a huge game against Boise State, could definitely decide the winner of the WAC this season. I love travelling to that Smurf Turf, we could definitely see a point total over 70.

LopaKa · 10-09-2018, 02:54 PM

Defense steps up in win over Boise State
Warriors force four turnovers in second half to hang on to their 3rd straight win

Tyler Graunke (top) filled in for the injured Colt Brennan and threw what would be the game winning touchdown pass
Ryan Grice-Mullen (left) hauls in the go-ahead touchdown, C.J. Allen Jones (right) records his second forced fumble of the game

Boise, ID -- After their high-powered offense led them to huge wins over Alabama and UNLV, it was their defense that stepped up when they needed it most, as Hawai'i defeated Boise State 35-28 in a battle of the top dogs in the WAC.

The Warriors held Boise State scoreless in the fourth quarter, and forced four second half turnovers to help turn the tide of the game. Linebacker C.J. Allen-Jones was named player of the game after leading the team with 5 tackles and 2 forced fumbles.

They also overcame adversity, as three key starters left the game with injuries in the second half. Most notably quarterback Colt Brennan, who suffered an injury to his throwing shoulder, left the game after being hit in the third quarter. He finished with 247 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions before being sidelined.

On the ensuing drive, the Warriors lost starting center Samson Satele to an elbow injury and wide receiver Ross Dickerson to a shoulder injury. It was later reported that Dickerson will miss the next three weeks.

Down 27-28 in the third quarter, backup quarterback Tyler Graunke was thrusted into the spot light and got off to a rocky start, taking back-to-back sacks on his first two plays, and Hawai'i was forced to punt on three straight drives.

However, thanks to his defense, he was given one last opportunity to shine and that is what he would do. Graunke led a 10-play, 58-yard drive late in the fourth quarter that was capped off with the eventual game-winning 4-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Grice-Mullen.

Boise State had a couple chances late to tie the game, but quarterback Brian Basch threw his second interception, then Hawai'i forced a turnover on downs to seal the win.

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SkyFlyer · 10-09-2018, 05:26 PM

Its crazy seeing how much better this team should've been just in Video Game Form

09-26-2018, 07:45 PM	#1
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09-28-2018, 03:00 PM	#4
LopaKa YaBoyRobRoy OVR: 7 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,680	Season 1, Week 3 -- UNLV @ Hawai'i Warriors win home opener over UNLV Davone Bess' record-setting performance leads Hawai'i to their second straight win Honolulu, HI -- Davone Bess put together a performance for the ages, setting the school record for receptions in a game, to lead Hawai'i to an impressive 51-21 victory over UNLV in their home opener. Bess finished with 13 receptions for 171 yards and 2 touchdowns, his second straight game with at least 170 yards and a score. "He was unstoppable," said Hawai'i quarterback Colt Brennan. Every time I looked his way he managed to get himself wide open. I'm having the time of my life playing in this offense. Brennan had another solid outing throwing for 362 yards and 5 touchdowns. Running back Nate Ilaoa added a season-high 65 yards on the ground and scored his first touchdown of the year. Hawai'i took control of the game early, jumping out to a 21-0 first quarter lead thanks to three passing touchdowns by Brennan. Linebacker Adam Leonard forced a fumble at the start of the second quarter, leading to another Warrior score. One of three field goals by kicker Dan Kelly right before the half gave Hawai'i a 31-0 lead at the break. Their offense did such a tremendous job that it's easy to overlook the dominating performance by their defensive unit. They held UNLV scoreless until there was :47 seconds left in the second quarter, and only allowed 107 yards of offense, most of which came on the final drive of the first half. NEXT GAME Last edited by LopaKa; 09-29-2018 at 10:52 AM.

09-28-2018, 06:11 PM	#5
Knickerbocker91 MVP OVR: 9 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC	Re: Season 1, Week 3 -- UNLV @ Hawai'i Solid start to the season, love seeing guys like Brennan and Bess again. I was definitely on the Hawai'i hype train when they were going off. Big game coming up against Boise State, hopefully the defense can keep up the strong start because it looks like it'll be a shootout. The Red Scourge and LopaKa like this. __________________ My Dynasties

10-09-2018, 02:54 PM	#7
LopaKa YaBoyRobRoy OVR: 7 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,680	Defense steps up in win over Boise State Warriors force four turnovers in second half to hang on to their 3rd straight win Tyler Graunke (top) filled in for the injured Colt Brennan and threw what would be the game winning touchdown pass Ryan Grice-Mullen (left) hauls in the go-ahead touchdown, C.J. Allen Jones (right) records his second forced fumble of the game Boise, ID -- After their high-powered offense led them to huge wins over Alabama and UNLV, it was their defense that stepped up when they needed it most, as Hawai'i defeated Boise State 35-28 in a battle of the top dogs in the WAC. The Warriors held Boise State scoreless in the fourth quarter, and forced four second half turnovers to help turn the tide of the game. Linebacker C.J. Allen-Jones was named player of the game after leading the team with 5 tackles and 2 forced fumbles. They also overcame adversity, as three key starters left the game with injuries in the second half. Most notably quarterback Colt Brennan, who suffered an injury to his throwing shoulder, left the game after being hit in the third quarter. He finished with 247 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions before being sidelined. On the ensuing drive, the Warriors lost starting center Samson Satele to an elbow injury and wide receiver Ross Dickerson to a shoulder injury. It was later reported that Dickerson will miss the next three weeks. Down 27-28 in the third quarter, backup quarterback Tyler Graunke was thrusted into the spot light and got off to a rocky start, taking back-to-back sacks on his first two plays, and Hawai'i was forced to punt on three straight drives. However, thanks to his defense, he was given one last opportunity to shine and that is what he would do. Graunke led a 10-play, 58-yard drive late in the fourth quarter that was capped off with the eventual game-winning 4-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Grice-Mullen. Boise State had a couple chances late to tie the game, but quarterback Brian Basch threw his second interception, then Hawai'i forced a turnover on downs to seal the win. NEXT GAME Last edited by LopaKa; 10-09-2018 at 09:27 PM.

10-09-2018, 05:26 PM	#8
SkyFlyer Pro OVR: 0 Join Date: Dec 2015	Re: What Could've Been -- An NCAA 07 Dynasty Its crazy seeing how much better this team should've been just in Video Game Form LopaKa likes this.

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09-27-2018, 09:12 PM	#2
LopaKa YaBoyRobRoy OVR: 7 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,680	Season 1, Week 1 -- Hawai'i @ #24 Alabama Warriors defeat #24 Alabama in season opener Colt Brennan throws for 502 yards and 3 touchdowns to lead Hawai'i to the upset victory Tuscaloosa, AL -- The Hawai'i Warriors made some noise on College Football's opening weekend, with an impressive 27-17 win over #24 Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Their high powered Run-and-Shoot offense was firing on all cylinders thanks to the impressive play by quarterback Colt Brennan. He finished just 13 yards shy of his career high for passing yards with 502 and added 3 touchdowns, which included a 65-yard bomb to Davone Bess on the first play of the fourth quarter to give the Warriors a ten point cushion. With so many weapons at his disposal, Brennan and the Hawai'i offense will give nearly every defensive coordinator they face this season fits in the week leading up to their match up. Three different receivers eclipsed the 100-yard mark and caught a touchdown pass. Bess led the way with 10 receptions for 178 yards and the aforementioned touchdown. Ryan Grice-Mullen added 8 catches for 110 yards, Jason Rivers racked up 142 yards and a touchdown on 7 receptions, and Ross Dickerson added 67 yards and a score of his own. As a team Hawai'i recorded 501 yards of total offense and looked like the higher ranked team from start to finish. #24 Alabama struggled offensively, garnering just 237 yards, while going 1-for-11 on third down conversions. They relied heavily on senior running back Chris Ingram, who rushed for 173 yards and 2 touchdowns. Sophomore quarterback Kyle Church completed just 4-of-15 pass attempts for a mere 49 yards and threw two costly interceptions. "I'm very confident in this team," June Jones said after the game. "We proved we can hang with the big boys of the SEC, and I believe this is just the beginning of an amazing season. Head coach June Jones continued his impressive turn around at the University of Hawai'i, improving his career record to 54-37. Hawai'i put together an abysmal 12-37 record in the five seasons leading up to his hire. NEXT GAME moose141 and Knickerbocker91 like this. Last edited by LopaKa; 09-28-2018 at 12:09 PM.

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