2004 SCHEDULE GAME 13 Released: December 10, 2004 HAWAI‘I (7-5, 4-4 WESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE) Date Opponent Time VS. Sept. 4 FLORIDA ATLANTIC L, 28-35 UAB (7-4, 5-3 CONFERENCE USA) Sept. 18 at Rice * (Sportswest) L, 29-41 Oct. 2 TULSA * W, 44-16 GAME INFORMATION Oct. 9 NEVADA * W, 48-26 Friday, Dec. 24, 2004 Oct. 16 at UTEP * (ERT) L, 20-51 2:05 p.m. Oct. 23 SAN JOSE STATE * W, 46-28 Oct. 29 at Boise State * (ESPN2) L, 3-69 Aloha Stadium - Honolulu (50,000) Nov. 6 LOUISIANA TECH * W, 34-23 Nov. 12 at Fresno State * (ESPN) L, 14-70 TELEVISION: Live nationwide on ESPN with Dave Pasch calling the action, Rod Nov. 20 IDAHO W, 52-21 Gilmore and Trevor Matich providing color, and Rob Stone reporting from the sidelines. Nov. 27 NORTHWESTERN W, 49-41 NATIONALRADIO: Live on CBS Sports Westwood One Radio with Tony Roberts Dec. 4 MICHIGAN STATE (ESPN2) W, 41-38 calling the action. LOCAL RADIO: Live on KKEA Sportsradio 1420 AM with Bobby Curran calling the * denotes WAC game action Robert Kekaula providing color and John Veneri reporting from the sidelines. Don Robbs will host the pregame show “Warrior Tailgate” beginning at 1 pm., and also the halftime show. Live to the Neighbor Islands on KAOI on Maui/Kona, KPUA Hilo, and KQNG Kauai. TICKETS WEBCAST: Listen live on the internet at KKEA1420AM.com PARKING GATES: Parking lot gates at Aloha Stadium will open at 10 a.m. Parking is $5. Alternate parking is available at Leeward Community College (free with a $2 charge Tickets for the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl are on sale on-line of shuttle service, and at Kam Drive-In for $5 and free shuttle service. All shuttle service at eTicketHawaii.com. operation runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (or approxi- Fans may also purchase tickets by calling 944-BOWS mately one hour after the game ends). Parking is also available at Radford High School (2697), between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through for $3 with no available shuttle service. No tailgating is allowed at alternate parking sites. Friday. STADIUMGATES: Stadium gates will open at 11 a.m. STADIUMSECURITY: Security measures are in effect. Only fanny packs and small Additional ticket outlets include: the Stan Sheriff Center purses will be allowed into the stadium. There will be no backpacks, weapons, handbags, Box Office, Aloha Stadium Box Office, UH Campus coolers, umbrellas, megaphones or purses allowed inside the stadium gates. Center Box Office, RainBowtique at Ward Centre, and TRAFFIC ADVISORY: KKEA Sportsradio 1420 AM will provide traffic advisories and Windward Community College’s OCET Office during updates before the game. each respective locations normal business hours. Convenience fees may apply. BOWL WEEK PRACTICE SCHEDULE Prices SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Sideline ______$25 - $40 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 South Endzone ______$25 - $40 Practice Practice Practice Practice Practice Hawai‘i vs. Merry North Endzone (Adult) ______$15 - $40 8am-10am 7am-9am 7am-9am 7am-9am 4-5:30 pm UAB Christmas at St. Louis (last day for (coaches (closed) Aloha Stadium School Field player inter- interviews 2:05 p.m. views) only)

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WARRIOR FOOTBALL 1 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) CHANG - NCAA CAREER PASSING LEADER ASSOCIATED PRESS TOP 25 POLL NCAA PASSING LEADERS Week 16 (Dec. 7 - 13) - CATCHESFIRE IN LAST THREE GAMES Warrior quarterback Timmy Chang, who celebrated Player (School) Yards 1. Timmy Chang (UH) 16,667 Rk School (1st Place Votes) Record Points Last Week his 23rd birthday on Oct. 9, broke the NCAA career 2. Ty Detmer (BYU) 15,031 1. USC (44) 12-0 1,599 1 passing record on Nov. 6, 2004, in the first quarter 3. Phillip Rivers (NC State) 13,484 2. Oklahoma (14) 12-0 1,556 2 against Louisiana Tech. The record-breaking toss was 3. Auburn (7) 12-0 1,525 3 a 7-yard touchdown pass to Jason Rivers. Chang, who 4. California 10-1 1,399 4 5. Utah 11-0 1,345 5 earned WAC Player of the Week honors (Nov. 8) for his 285-yard and four-touchdown per- 6. Texas 10-1 1,337 6 formance against Louisiana Tech, currently leads the WAC in both passing (321.1) and total 7. Louisville 10-1 1,183 7 offense (322.6, 3rd nationally). On. Oct. 29, 2004, at Boise State, Chang broke the NCAA 8. Georgia 9-2 1,117 8 career record for total offense, surpassing Detmer’s mark of 14,665 and currently has 16,508 9. Virginia Tech 10-2 1,111 10 yards. The native of Waipahu, Oahu broke the school record for most pass attempts without 10. Boise State 11-0 960 11 11. Iowa 9-2 948 12 an interception earlier this season throwing 178 times without a pick in four games. Prior to 12. LSU 9-2 929 13 2004, his last interception was in the third quarter of the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl against 13. Michigan 9-2 917 14 Houston on Dec. 25, 2003. He tossed the pigskin a total of 200 times without an intercep- 14. Miami 8-3 776 9 tion dating back to the 2003 season. On. Nov. 20 against Idaho, Chang tied the school 15. Tennessee 9-3 651 15 record for most touchdown passes in a quarter with four in the second. He finished with a 16. Wisconsin 9-2 648 17 17. Florida State 8-3 647 16 career-high six in the game. In his last three games, Chang has completed 83-of-136 passes 18. Virginia 8-3 482 18 for 1,197 yards and 14 TDs, opposed to 1,043 yards and eight TDs in his first three games 19. Pittsburgh 8-3 415 19 of the 2004 season. Chang has already accepted an invitation to play in the East/West Shrine 20. Florida 7-4 325 20 Game on Jan. 15, 2005, at SBC Park in San Francisco, Calif., and received an invitation to 21. Arizona State 8-3 222 21 play in the Hula Bowl Maui on Jan. 22, 2005. In 2004, Chang owns two of the 2004 top 20 22. Texas A&M 7-4 213 22 23. Texas Tech 7-4 168 24 single-game performances in total offense with 448 yards against Michigan State on Dec. 4 24. Ohio State 7-4 155 25 (tied for 9th), and 434 yards against Northwestern on Nov. 27 (18th). He also ranks among 25. Boston College 8-3 150 23 the top 25 single-game performances in 2004 in pass completions with 38 against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 4 (6th), 34 against Rice on Sept. 18 (tied for 16th), and 31 against OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES Northwestern on Nov. 27 (tied for 23rd). Chang finished his junior season by coming off the West Virginia 97, Toledo 86, Purdue 49, Navy 28, Memphis 26, Fresno State 24, Oklahoma State 16, UTEP 6, Syracuse 5, Northern bench to throw for 475 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Warriors to a come-from- Illinois 4, Bowling Green 3, New Mexico 3. behind victory (54-48 in 3OT) against Houston in the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl on Dec. 25. (For more information on Timmy Chang, see page 8)

BOWLING WARRIORS ESPN/USA TODAY COACHES POLL Hawai‘i has participated in six bowl games since becoming a member of the NCAA in 1976. Week 16 (Dec. 7 - 13) The first bowl game was Dec. 25, 1989 when the Warriors fell to Michigan State (33-13) in the Jeep Eagle Aloha Bowl. In 1992, Hawai‘i enjoyed a 27-17 win over Illinois in the Thrifty Rk School (1st Place Votes) Record Points Last Week Car Rental Holiday Bowl at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Dingo, Calif. Head coach June 1. USC (35 1/3) 12-0 1,490 1 2. Oklahoma (16 1/3) 12-0 1,459 2 Jones has led the Warriors to four bowl games in his six seasons at the helm. In his first sea- 3. Auburn (9 1/3) 12-0 1,435 3 son, the Warriors upset Oregon State, 23-17, in the Jeep Oahu Bowl on Dec. 25, 1999. On 4. California 10-1 1,286 4 Dec. 25, 2002, Hawai‘i fell to Tulane, 36-28, in the first-ever ConAgra Foods Hawai‘i Bowl. 5. Texas 10-1 1,281 5 Last season, the Warriors outlasted Houston, 54-48, in triple overtime, in the Sheraton 6. Utah 11-0 1,215 6 Hawai‘i Bowl. This is the first time in school history the Warriors have played in three con- 7. Georgia 9-2 1,117 7 8. Louisville 10-1 1,066 8 secutive bowl games. Warrior head coach Bob Wagner is the only other UH coach to lead the 9. Virginia Tech 10-2 1,037 11 Warriors to a post-season bowl game. 10. Boise State 11-0 943 10 11. LSU 9-2 932 12 12. Michigan 9-2 874 13 WILLING AND ABE-L 13. Iowa 9-2 812 14 Senior cornerback Abraham Elimimian, a first team all-WAC pick, has proven he is one the 14. Miami 8-3 738 9 WAC’s best cornerbacks in 2004. The Los Angeles, Calif. native, is tied for the WAC lead 15. Florida State 8-3 643 16 and ninth nationally, averaging 0.45 interceptions per game. He has five picks in 12 games 16. Wisconsin 9-2 599 17 this season and 12 career interceptions, one shy of the school record of 13 set by Keone 17. Tennessee 9-3 559 15 18. Virginia 8-3 455 18 Jardine (1977-79) and Kevin Millhouse (2001-03). He needs four more to tie the season 19. Florida 7-4 324 19 record of nine set by Walter Briggs in 1989. The veteran is also third in the WAC averaging 20. Pittsburgh 8-3 318 21 1.27 PBUs per game, and is fifth on the team with 58 tackles (41 solo) and leads all Warriors 21. Texas Tech 7-4 234 20 with seven PBUs this season. Elimimian’s 12 career interceptions ranks 10th among active 22. Ohio State 7-4 181 22 players and he is one of six players to post three interceptions in a game this season. 23. West Virginia 8-3 177 24 24. Arizona State 8-3 173 23 Elimimian was an honorable mention all-WAC pick in 2003 after co-leading the team with 25. Texas A&M 7-4 147 25 four interceptions, 10 pass break ups and added 58 tackles as a junior. The seasoned veteran started 32 straight games (and 35 of the last 37) before missing his first game against Idaho OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES (hamstring) on Nov. 20. He returned to the starting line up against Northwestern on Nov. Boston College 77, Fresno State 47, Oklahoma State 35, Memphis 30, 27. Elimimian picked up a fumble and dashed 21 yards into the endzone against Louisiana Navy 28, Purdue 28, Northern Illinois 27, Toledo 20, UTEP 17, Bowling Green 15, Colorado 2, Iowa State 1, Alabama 1, North Texas Tech on Nov. 6, his second touchdown of the season. Elimimian has recorded 237 tackles, 1, Syracuse 1. including 10.5 for-a-loss (-37), 42 pass break ups, and 12 interceptions. Last season, Elimimian was the only Warrior starter in the defensive secondary who did not allow a receiving touchdown in 14 games at left corner. Elimimian also plays a role on special teams and blocked a potential game-tying field goal attempt against Rice in 2003 and an extra point attempt against Nevada on Oct. 9, 2004. WARRIOR FOOTBALL 2 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) MR. ALL-AMERICAN WAC STANDINGS OWENS’ CAREER-HIGHS Slot receiver Chad Owens was named second (Dec. 5, 2004) Receptions: 14 vs Army, 11/22/03* team All-American by Sports Illustrated on Dec. Rec. Yards: 283 vs. Michigan State, 12/4/04 8, 2004 and also the recipient of the Mosi WAC All PR Yards: 104 vs. Northwestern, 11/27/04 W L Pct. W L Pct. Hm Rd Neu Stk Tatupu Award, which goes to the nation’s best KOR Yards: 249 vs. BYU, 12/8/01 Boise State 8 0 1.000 11 0 1.000 7-0 4-0 0-0 W22 player on special teams. Owens tied the school All-Pur. Yards: 342 vs. BYU, 12/8/01* UTEP 6 2 .750 8 3 .727 5-1 3-2 0-0 L1 record with five touchdowns (4 receiving, 1 pr) Fresno State 5 3 .625 8 3 .727 4-1 4-2 0-0 W5 to help the Warriors defeat Northwestern on OWENS’ NCAA RECORDS Louisiana Tech 5 3 .625 6 6 .500 4-1 2-5 0-0 W1 KOR Yds/G: 249 vs. BYU, 12/8/01* Hawai‘i 4 4 .500 7 5 .583 7-1 0-4 0-0 W3 Nov. 27 and earned WAC Offensive and Special Nevada 3 5 .375 5 7 .417 5-1 0-6 0-0 L3 Teams Player of the Week for his efforts. He is Comb. KR Yds/G: 342 vs. BYU, 12/8/01* Tulsa 3 5 .375 4 8 .333 4-2 0-6 0-0 W2 seventh player this season to score five TD in a SMU 3 5 .375 3 8 .273 3-2 0-6 0-0 L1 game. In the final regular season game against OWENS’ UH RECORDS Rice 2 6 .250 3 8 .273 3-2 0-6 0-0 L6 PR/TD (season): 4, 2004 San Jose State 1 7 .125 2 9 .182 2-3 0-6 0-0 L7 Michigan State, Owens posted the second-best PR/TD (career): 5, 2001-04 single game performance in the nation this sea- PR Yds (career): 924, 2001-04 son with 283 yards and four TDs on 13 catches. KOR/Att (game): 9 vs. Miami-Ohio, 2001 WAC BOWL SCHEDULE Owens led the nation in receptions per game for KOR/Avg (game): 50.3 vs. AFA, 2001 six straight weeks (Sept. 5 through Oct. 10), and KOR Avg (season): 33.6, 2001 Friday, Dec. 24 leads the WAC and fourth nationally averaging KOR Avg (career): 29.4, 2001-04 Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl (Honolulu) 7.83 catches per game. Owens also leads the Rec (season): 94, 2004 Rec (career): 231, 2001-04 UAB at Hawai‘i, 2:05 p.m. WAC and ninth nationally, in receiving yards per game (98.0), and averages 14.2 yards on punt Rec/G (season): 7.8, 2004 Rec TD/G: 4 vs. Northwestern, 11/27/04# & Monday, Dec. 27 returns (2nd in the WAC and 14th nationally). Michigan State, 12/4/04# MPC Computers Bowl (Boise, ID) Owens ranks among the nation’s active career TDs (game): 5 vs. Northwestern, 11/27/04# Fresno State vs. Virginia, 12 p.m. (MT) leaders in 15 categories, including: touchdowns Points (game): 30 vs. Northwestern, 11/27/04# with 35 (13th), all-purpose yards with 5,257 Wednesday, Dec. 29 (5th), all-purpose yards per game averaging 119.5 * denotes also UH record EV1.net Houston Bowl (Houston, TX) (11th), receptions with 231 (6th), receptions per # denotes record tied UTEP vs. Colorado, 3:30 p.m. (CT) game averaging 5.2 (9th), receiving yards with 2,917 (7th), receiving yards per game averaging 66.3 (18th), receiving touchdowns with 27 Friday, Dec. 31 (5th), punt returns with 80 (7th), punt returns per game averaging 1.8 (15th), punt return AutoZone Liberty Bowl (Memphis, TN) yards with 924 (7th), punt return yards per game averaging 21.0 (13th), punt return aver- Boise State vs. Louisville, 2:30 p.m. (CT) age with 11.55 (11th), punt returns for touchdowns with five (3rd), and kickoff return yards with 1,354 (19th). Owens became the school’s all-time leader in all-purpose yards (5,257) on Nov. 12, 2004 on an 11-yard reception from Timmy Chang, breaking the old mark set by former Warrior running back and return specialist, Gary Allen (4,558 yards) in 2004 WAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK 1981. Owens is also tied for second in the league in scoring (tied for ninth nationally), aver- aging 9.5 points per game. In the season opener against Florida Atlantic, Owens hauled in Oct. 4, 2004 Special Teams: Justin Ayat (PK) 13 catches, second-best in school history, for 89 yards and one TD. He posted 182 receiv- Oct. 11, 2004 Special Teams: Chad Owens (RS) ing yards against Tulsa and scored three touchdowns, including a 66-yard punt return for a Nov. 7, 2004 Offense: Timmy Chang (QB) touchdown, compiling 253 all-purpose yards to help the Warriors win their first game of Nov. 22, 2004 Offense: Jason Rivers (WR) the season. Owens played a key role on Hawai‘i’s 48-26 win over Nevada, scoring three Nov. 29, 2004 Offense: Chad Owens (WR) touchdowns, two receiving, and another on a 75-yard punt return to tie the school record Special Teams: Chad Owens (RS) for most punt returns for a touchdown in a career set by Bobby Ahu in 1969, and broke that record against San Jose State (Oct. 23) with a 71-yard punt return for a touchdown. Owens now has five career punt returns for touchdowns and two career kickoff returns for touchdowns. He was named WAC Special Teams Player of the Week (Oct. 11) for his 2004 WAC PRESEASON MEDIA POLL efforts against Nevada. Owens led the WAC in both receptions per game (7.73, 2nd nation- ally) and receiving yards per game (103.1, 8th nationally) last season. The 2003 first-team Rank Team (1st Place Votes) Points all-WAC selection posted a team- and conference-high 85 catches and was second in the 1. Boise State (23) ______434 league with 1,134 receiving yards and also co-led the team with nine touchdown catches. 2. Fresno State (20)______427 The walk-on out of Roosevelt High School earned a scholarship and has established himself 3. Hawai‘i (3) ______384 as one of the best all-around players in the WAC after leading the team and finishing sixth 4. Tulsa (1) ______312 in the WAC in all-purpose yards, averaging 118.3 yards per game a year ago. Owens ranks 5. Nevada ______256 on the UH career list in four categories, including receiving yards (2nd, 2,917), kickoff 6. Rice ______212 7. Louisiana Tech ______199 return yards (3rd, 1,354), all-purpose yards (1st, 5,257), and punt return yards (1st, 924). 8. UTEP ______179 He has caught a pass in 33 straight games played and holds the school-record with 14 9. SMU______95 receptions vs. Army (Nov. 22, 2003). 10. San Jose State ______87 CAPTAINS Preseason WAC Offensive Player of the Year: Four Warriors have been chosen as team captains for the 2004 season. Quarterback Timmy QB Timmy Chang (Hawai‘i) Chang and slot receiver Chad Owens represent the offense, while defensive tackle Lui Fuga and cornerback Abraham Elimimian represent the defense. All four will serve for the entire Preseason WAC Defensive Player of the Year: season, along with game captains chosen after each game. LB Andy Avalos (Boise State)

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 3 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) THE WARRIORS WHEN… SECOND GENERATION Safety Landon Kafentzis, who started his first game as a Warrior on Nov. 6, 2004 against At Home ______7-1 Louisiana Tech, is the son of former Warrior Mark Kafentzis, who enjoyed a successful career On The Road______0-4 from 1980-81. Landon, who transferred to UH after signing a letter of intent to play for for- When Scoring First ______3-3 mer Warrior head coach Dick Tomey at Arizona, is in his first year with the team and has When Opponents Score First______4-2 compiled 33 tackles (18 solo), including 2.5 for-a-loss (-11), and a sack (-6). The 6-foot, 194- When Scoring 20+ Points ______7-3 When Opponent Scores 20+ Points ______6-4 pound, junior from Richland, Wash., recorded six tackles in his staring debut, and has started When Leading at Halftime ______5-1 three games in his career at UH. His brother, Tyson, a 6-foot-201-pound, freshman, is a scout When Tied at Halftime ______1-0 team linebacker for the Warriors. Landon and Tyson are the second generation of Kefentzis’ to When Trailing at Halftime______1-4 play for Hawai‘i. Besides father, Mark, uncles Kent (1981-82, 1984-85), Kurt (1981-84), Kyle When Leading After Three Quarters ______6-1 (1983-86), and Sean (1987), all played for the Warriors. When Trailing After Three Quarters ______1-4 When Tied After Three Quarters ______0-0 When Rushing for 100+ Yards ______4-1 LIKE NIGHT AND DAY ... HOME AND AWAY When Opponent Rushes for 100+ Yards ______5-5 The Warriors have won their last six straight home games and seem to perform better in their When Passing for 300+ Yards______6-3 own house, posting a 7-1 record in home games opposed to an 0-4 mark on the road this sea- When Opponent Passes for 300+ Yards ______1-1 son. Hawai‘i scores an average of 23.8 more points and the offense gains an an average of With More Turnovers Than Opponent ______3-2 With Less Turnovers Than Opponent ______2-2 127.8 more yards in home games vs. away games in 2004. When Turnover Margin is Even ______2-1 Category Home Away Difference In Day Games ______0-0 Average Points 42.8 19.0 +23.8 In Night Games ______7-5 On Artificial Turf ______7-4 Average Points Allowed 28.5 57.8 -29.3 On Natural Grass ______0-1 Total Offense Average 472.6 344.8 +127.8 With Fewer Penalties (Yards) ______3-4 Total Offense Allowed Average 433.8 570.3 -136.5 With More Penalties (Yards) ______4-1 With Even Penalties (Yards) ______0-0 WARRIORS INK EIGHT ON ALL-WAC TEAMS In Games Played in September ______0-2 Eight University of Hawai‘i football players were named to the All-Western Athletic In Games Played in October ______3-2 In Games Played in November ______3-1 Conference teams in 2004. Quarterback Timmy Chang, receiver Chad Owens, and corner- In Games Played in December ______1-0 back Abraham Elimimian, all earned first team all-WAC honors, while offensive lineman Against Ranked Opponents ______0-0 Samson Satele, and Owens, as a return specialist, earned second team honors. Chang, who became the NCAA career passing leader on Nov. 6, 2004, enjoyed his fourth season on the all-WAC teams. He was the WAC Freshman of the Year in 2000, earned honorable mention IN THE RED ZONE honors in 2000 and 2003, and second team honors in 2002. Owens is the first UH player to WARRIORS earn all-WAC honors in two different positions since 1992 when Jason Elam earned first team Possessions Inside the 20 ______48 honors as a place-kicker and second team honors as a punter. The walk-on out of Roosevelt Total Touchdowns ______36 High School in Honolulu, was also on the all-WAC first team in 2003. Elimimian earned Touchdowns Rushing ______14 honorable mention accolades in 2003, while Satele enjoyed his second straight season on the Touchdowns Passing ______22 all-WAC second team. Wide receiver Jason Rivers, offensive linemen Uriah Moenoa and Tala Field Goals ______5 Field Goals Attempted ______8 Esera, and defensive end Melila Purcell, all earned honorable mention honors. Total Scores ______41 Total Points ______261 NATIONAL TELEVISION Scoring % ______85.4% This will be the Warriors’ sixth appearance on national/regional television in 2004: Opponents Sept. 18 ______at Rice (L, 29-41) __Sportswest Possessions Inside the 20 ______64 Oct. 16 ______at UTEP (L, 20-51) __ESPN Plus Total Touchdowns ______46 Oct. 29 ______at Boise State (L, 3-69) __ESPN2 Touchdowns Rushing ______32 Nov. 12 ______at Fresno State (L, 14-70) __ESPN Touchdowns Passing ______14 Field Goals ______8 Dec. 4 ______Michigan State (W, 41-38) __ESPN2 Field Goals Attempted______11 Dec. 24____UAB (Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl) __ESPN Total Scores ______54 Total Points ______340 The Warriors are 1-4 on national/regional TV in 2004 (1-2 in on national ESPN, and 0-1 on Scoring % ______84.4% Regional ESPN) and are 6-21-1 all-time in nationally broadcast games dating back to 1981. GAME-BY-GAME (UH/Opp) POSS SCORES TD FG Under Jones, Hawai‘i is 5-5 in nationally televised games. Florida Atlantic 5/5 4/5 4/3 0/2 at Rice 4/6 4/5 3/5 1/0 FREAKY FRIDAY Tulsa 2/2 2/2 1/1 1/1 The 2004 Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl will be played on Friday, Dec. 24. Hawai‘i is 0-2 and have Nevada 6/6 5/4 4/2 1/2 at UTEP 3/7 1/7 1/7 0/0 been out-scored 139-21 in Friday games in 2004. Both games this season were played on the San Jose State 5/3 5/3 4/3 1/0 road, at Boise State (Oct. 29) and Fresno State (Nov. 12). Both contests were also broadcast at Boise State 1/7 0/7 0/5 0/2 nationally on ESPN (Boise State) and ESPN2 (Fresno State). Louisiana Tech 4/6 4/4 4/3 0/1 at Fresno State 3/8 2/8 2/8 0/0 RUNNING GAME COMES ALIVE AGAINST NEVADA Idaho 6/4 6/2 5/2 1/0 Northwestern 5/4 4/2 4/2 0/0 The Warrior running game produced 251 yards against Nevada on Oct. 9, the highest rushing Michigan State 4/6 4/5 4/5 0/0 output under June Jones. Running back Michael Brewster rushed for a career-high 150 yards UAB on nine carries in the, 48-26, win. The Warriors have rushed for more than 100 yards in 29 games since Jones’ arrival in 1999. The previous high was 198 yards against Army, on Nov. 22, 2003. Hawai‘i is 4-1 when rushing for more than 100 yards in 2004.

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 4 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) WOUNDED WARRIORS AYAT TIES ELAM’S AYAT’S CAREER-HIGHS The injury bug plagued the Warriors in 2004. A total of seven starters RECORD WITH 56- FG Att: 4 vs. UTEP, 10/25/03 missed games due to injuries, including five on defense. Starting middle YARDER FG Made: 4 vs. UTEP, 10/25/03 linebacker Ikaika Curnan missed two games (at UTEP, vs. SJSU) with a For the fist time since the middle PAT Att: 10 vs. BYU, 12/8/01 sprained ankle, and returned to the field in a limited role at Boise State on of the 2003 season, Warrior head PAT Made: 9 vs. BYU, 12/8/01 Oct. 29. Starting cornerback Kenny Patton also missed two games with a coach June Jones called on place- Points: 14 vs. Tulsa, 10/2/04 strained hamstring (at UTEP, vs. SJSU), but returned to the starting line kicker Justin Ayat against Tulsa AYAT’S UHRECORDS up on Oct. 29 at Boise State. Starting free safety Lono Manners is out for on Oct. 2, and the senior who the season with a fractured foot suffered on Oct. 16 at UTEP. Starting out- Pts Kicking (Season): 111, 2001 has been injured with a groin Pts Kicking/Game (Season): 9.25, 2001 side linebacker Tanuvasa Moe suffered a strained hamstring against San pull earlier this season and strug- Jose State and returned to the starting line up against Northwestern on PATs Att (Game): 10 vs. BYU, 12/8/01 gling through a mild slump, PATs Att (Season): 57, 2001 (made 54) Nov. 27 after missing four games. Starting defensive end Kila answered with three field goals, PATs Made (Game): 9 vs. BYU, 12/8/01 Kamakawiwo‘ole had an appendectomy and missed two games (at Boise including a school-tying best 56- PATs Made (Season): 55, 2001 (att 57) State and vs. Louisiana Tech), but returned to action at Fresno State on yarder, the longest by any WAC Longest FG (tied): 56 vs. Tulsa, 10/2/04 Nov. 12, and to the starting line up against Idaho on Nov. 20. Also, start- player in nearly two seasons, and ing defensive end Melila Purcell left the San Jose State game with a bruised the second longest in the nation this season. Ayat, a graduate of sternum (chest), but played at Boise State, and has since returned to the Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu, scored a career-high 14 points against starting line up. Defensive end Tony Akpan has battled through a nagging the Golden Hurricane and earned UH’s first WAC Player of the Week shoulder injury, while starting cornerback Abraham Elimimian reaggravat- honor for the 2004 season (Oct. 4) for his efforts. Against Nevada, Ayat ed his hamstring against Louisiana Tech and has played a limited role was 2-for-3 on field goal attempts, converting from 40 and 43 yards. He before returning to the starting line up against Northwestern on Nov. 27. ranks second on the school’s career scoring list with 359 points behind Several key reserves are also wounded, including defensive tackles Kahai Jason Elam (395). He ranks among NCAA career active leaders in five cat- LaCount (knee-will play) and Keala Watson (ill-out). On offense, the egories, including: field goals made with 58 (5th), field goals attempted Warriors lost starting slot receiver Se‘e Poumele for the rest of the season with 88 (4th), total points with 359 (4th), PATs made with 185 (3rd), and after he suffered a fractured arm in the San Jose State game. Reserve wide- PATs attempted with 203 (3rd). He ranks sixth in WAC kick-scoring out Ian Sample is out for the season with with a shoulder injury. Starting (6.3), fifth in field goals averaging 0.85 per game and field goal percentage center Derek Faavi missed one game this season (vs. Tulsa on Oct. 2) with (71.4%), and 10th in PAT kicking percentage posting a (88.5%). Against a foot injury, returned to the line up at UTEP on Oct. 16, but went down San Jose State, Ayat was 2-for-3 on field goal attempts, hitting from 49- with a knee injury against Louisiana Tech and returned to the starting line and 20-yards, but missing from 52 yards, and scored UH’s only points up on Dec. 4 against Michigan State. Starting right guard Uriah Moenoa against Boise State on Oct. 29 (38-yard field goal.) suffered a strained hamstring at Boise State on Oct. 29, and sat out against Louisiana Tech, but returned to the starting line up at Fresno State. WARRIOR OFFENSE ON THE NATIONAL SCENE Moenoa sat out against Northwestern, but returned to his starting role on Dec. 4 against Michigan State. Warrior head coach June Jones’ run-and-shoot offense has been extremely successful at the collegiate level. The Warrior passing offense has led the Player (Pos) Starter Injury Status WAC and finished in the Top 5 nationally each of the five years under Ikaika Curnan (LB) Yes ankle not at 100% Jones. In 1999, Jones and the Warriors led the WAC in both passing Kenny Patton (CB) Yes hamstring ret. to starting line up offense (328.7) and total offense (417.7). In 2002, the Warrior offense led Lono Manners (S) Yes foot out for season in the WAC and finished second in the nation in pass offense (386.1), and Tanuvasa Moe (LB) Yes hamstring ret. to starting line up were second in the WAC and nation in total offense (495.6), and second Melila Purcell (DE) Yes chest ret. to starting line up in the league and eighth nationally in scoring offense (35.9). In 2003, Tony Akpan (DE) Yes shoulder not playing at 100% Hawai‘i ranked first in the WAC and second nationally in pass offense Abraham Elimimian (CB) Yes hamstring ret. to starting line up (384.4), were also first in the WAC and ranked sixth nationally in total Se‘e Poumele (WR) Yes arm out Derek Faavi (C) Yes knee missed 4 games offense (488.1), and second in the league and 14th nationally in scoring Uriah Moenoa (OL) Yes hamstring missed 3 games offense (34.7). Against Army in 2003, the Warrior offense amassed a Kila Kamakawiwo‘ole (DE) Yes appendectomy back in starting line up school-record 741 yards and tied the school record for passing yards in a Kahai LaCount (DT) No knee missed 4 games game with 543. At the end of the 2004 regular season, the Warrior offense Keala Watson (DT) No illness out is ranked second in the WAC and 20th nationally. Ian Sample (WR) No shoulder out Daniel Tautofi (DT) No concussion out Year Pass Offense WAC/National Total Offense WAC/National Paul Lutu-Carroll (LB) No knee out 2004 333.1 1st/3rd 430.0 2nd/20th 2003 384.4 1st/2nd 488.1 1st/6th UNCLE LUI 2002 387.9 1st/1st 500.8 2nd/3rd Senior defensive tackle Lui Fuga is the only player on the Warrior roster 2001 381.3 1st/2nd 462.7 2nd/7th who has been on the team for all four bowl games in the June Jones era. 2000 322.9 1st/4th 396.7 4th/40th Fuga joined the team in 1999 after attending UNLV in 1998. He received 1999 328.7 1st/3rd 417.7 1st/20th two medical hardships, one for two shoulder surgeries in 2001, and a sec- ond after a season-ending knee injury in the 2002 season-opening game DEFENSE TIES SACK RECORD against Eastern Illinois. He earned the nickname “Uncle Lui” by his team- mates, representing his older and wiser knowledge of the Warrior football The Warrior defense tied the school record for most sacks with 10 (-59) team. Fuga, who graduated with a degree in communications in May against Idaho on Nov. 20. A total of nine different players recorded sacks 2003, is working towards his Master’s degree in educational administra- for the Warriors, led by linebacker Lincoln Manutai (2-14). Defensive end Melila Purcell leads the Warriors with six sacks (-49) this season. He is tied tion. for sixth in the WAC averaging 0.50 sacks per game.

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 5 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) WALKING TALL WAC PRESEASON MEDIA POLL Hawai‘i football has always had a strong tradition of walk-ons. Warrior The Warrior football team was picked to finish third with 384 points and assistant coach Rich Miano, a walk-on to the Warrior squad in 1982 who three first-place votes, in the Western Athletic Conference, according to went on to a 12-year career in the NFL, is responsible for carrying-on that the poll announced at the league’s annual media preview in July. Two-time tradition today. Some of the most notable players who have made the defending champion Boise State was picked to finish first with 434 points climb from walk-on to scholarship players include running back Michael and 23 first-place votes. Hawai‘i rival Fresno State was slated to take sec- Brewster, center Derek Faavi, running back West Keliikipi, receiver Britton ond with 427 points and 20 first-place votes. Tulsa and Nevada rounded Komine, punter Kurt Milne, long snapper/linebacker Tanuvasa Moe, and out the top five. Tulsa managed eight wins and went to their first bowl slot receiver Chad Owens. Several other players who have made small game in 12 seasons under first-year head coach Steve Kragthorpe in 2003. impacts as walk-ons and earned a scholarship include: defensive end Since the arrival of Warrior skipper June Jones, the Warriors have been Nkeruwem “Tony” Akpan, defensive end Ikaika Alama-Francis, defensive picked to finish as high as first (2003) and as low as eighth (in 1999). tackle Matt Faga, linebacker Paul Lutu-Carroll, safety Lono Manners, Jones and the Warrior were tri-champions in 1999, after posting a 5-2 defensive end/tackle Karl Noa, and linebacker Kilinahe Noa. Ryan record with TCU and Fresno State. Keomaka has also become a staple on special teams and has 12 tackles this season. In all, there are 14 players on the current roster who walked-on to Season Picked to Finish Actual Finish Champion the Warrior team and made contributions. 2004 3rd 5th Boise State 2003 1st tied 4th Boise State WALKING TALL 2002 4th tied 2nd Boise State Eight players were named to the All-Western Athletic Conference teams in 2001 4th tied 4th Louisiana Tech 2004. Quarterback Timmy Chang, receiver Chad Owens, and cornerback 2000 3rd tied 6th TCU & UTEP Abraham Elimimian, all earned first team all-WAC honors, while offensive 1999 8th tied 1st Hawai‘i, TCU, Fresno State lineman Samson Satele and Owens, as a return specialist, earned second team honors. Owens is the first UH player to earn all-WAC honors in two different positions since 1992 when Jason Elam earned first team honors as a place-kicker and second team honors as a punter. Wide receiver Jason Rivers, offensive linemen Uriah Moenoa, Tala Esera, and defensive end Melila Purcell, all earned honorable mention honors.

WARRIOR O-LINE GRADING IN THE 80’S The Warrior offensive line has allowed 9.5 sacks this season, 3.5 coming against Rice. The unit is allowing one sack every 59 attempts. Sophomore offen- sive guard Samson Satele, one of five returning starters on the offensive line, looks to build on his rookie season after earning first-team Freshman All- America (Scripps/FWAA) and second-team all-WAC honors a year ago. The graduate of Kailua High on Oahu, leads the Warriors with 38 knockdowns and has started all 25 games of his career (including a start at center twice this season) after redshirting in 2002. He also earned Warrior Club honors after surrendering just one sack in 754 pass attempts and leading all linemen with 48 knockdowns as a freshman. That one sack came against Houston in the final game of the season to help the Warriors prevail, 54-48, in triple overtime.

FAU at Rice Tulsa Nevada at UTEP SJSU at BSU La Tech at Fresno St. Idaho Nwestern MSU Totals Esera 89% (4/0) 79% (3/0.5) 83% (3/0) 82% (2/0) 82% (1/0) 79% (1/0) 84% (0/0) 80% (0/0) 81% (0/0) 81% (0/0) 80% (1/0) 88% (2/0) 82% (17/0.5) S. Satele 84% (8/0) 79% (5/2) 90% (7/1) 86% (3/0) 77% (0/0) 81% (3/0) 83% (4/0) 77% (2/0) 75% (3/0) 83% (3/0) 80 (0/0) 80% (0/0) 81% (38/3) Faavi 88% (2/0) 83% (2/0) DNP 88% (5/1) 78% (1/0) 82% (1/0) 83% (0/0) 80% (1/0) DNP DNP DNP 79% (0/0) 83% (12/1) Moenoa 89% (2/0) 81% (7/0) 83% (2/0) 89% (4/0) 76% (0/0) 85% (3/0) 75% (0/0) DNP 72% (2/0) DNP DNP 82% (4/0) 81% (24/0) Eaton 88% (4/0) 80% (7/1) 84% (6/0) 86% (1/0) 77% (1/1) 83% (0/0) 73% (2/0) 81% (0/0) 73% (4/1) 82% (2/1) 80% (2/0) 83% (1/0) 81% (30/4) Inferrera 94% (3/0) 79% (0/0) 80% (0/0) 75% (0/0) 72% (0/0) 72% (0/0) 78% (3/0) 81% (0/0) 77% (0/0) 82% (1/1) 79% (0/0) 71% (0/0) 78% (7/1) Kauffman DNP 84% (1/0) 80% (1/0) 87% (0/0) 72% (0/0) 72% (0/0) 78% (0/0) 77% (0/0) 75% (0/0) 85% (1/0) 83% (0/0) 84% (1/0) 80% (4/0) Uperesa DNP DNP 78% (0/0) 78% (0/0) 75% (0/0) 78% (0/0) 92% (0/0) DNP 92% (0/0) 85% (0/0) 79% (0/0) 87% (0/0) 83% (0/0) H. Satele DNP DNP 78% (0/0) DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 100% (0/0) 84% (0/0) 73% (0/0) 83% (0/0) 84% (0/0) Lafaele DNP DNP 92% (0/0) 78% (0/0) DNP* DNP* DNP* DNP DNP 91% (0/0) DNP DNP 87% (0/0) Kaonohi DNP DNP 78% (2/0) 71% (0/0) 80% (0/0) 80% (0/0) 83% (0/0) DNP 92% (0/0) 77% (0/0) DNP DNP 80% (2/0) Ekno DNP DNP 86% (1/0) 80% (0/0) DNP 85% (0/0) DNP DNP DNP 75% (0/0) DNP DNP 82% (1/0) Kahale DNP DNP DNP 75% (0/0) DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 82% (0/0) DNP DNP 79% (0/0) Totals 87% (23/0) 81% (25/3.5) 83% (22/1) 87% (15/1) 77% (3/1) 80% (8/0) 81% (9/0) 79% (3/0) 82% (9/1) 82% (7/2) 79% (3/0) 82% (8/0) 82% (115/9.5)

* denotes player moved to defensive line () denotes knockdowns/sacks

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 6 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) ALOHA SENIORS THE STATS

A total of 25 seniors on this year’s squad were hon- INDIVIDUAL TEAM ored at the end of the Michigan State game on Dec. 4, in the traditional “Senior Walk” presented by the Category Player Avg. WAC NCAA Category (Avg.) WAC NCAA UH Federal Credit Union. Head coach June Jones Rushing None Scoring Offense (34.0) 4 16 congratulated each senior and presented him with a Passing Timmy Chang (QB) 321.1 1 2 Total Offense (430.0) 2 20 plaque with a team photo and action shot of them- Total Offense Timmy Chang (QB) 322.6 1 3 Rushing Offense (96.9) 10 108 selves sponsored by the UH Federal Credit Union. Pass Efficiency Timmy Chang (QB) 132.5 3 39 Pass Offense (333.1) 1 3 Receptions/G Chad Owens (WR) 7.83 1 4 Pass Efficiency (127.5) 4 51 Jason Rivers (WR) 5.75 3 25 The 2004 senior class... Kickoff Returns (19.6) 8 68 Britton Komine (WR) 4.08 7 88 47 PK Justin Ayat (Waipahu, Oahu) Net Punting (30.3) 8 113 11 LB Ikaika Blackburn (Wailuku, Maui) Rec. Yards/G Chad Owens (WR) 98.0 1 9 Scoring Defense (38.2) 9 112 6 RB Michael Brewster (Houston, TX) Jason Rivers (WR) 68.8 4 56 14 QB Timmy Chang (Waipahu, Oahu) Britton Komine (WR) 62.0 6 70 Total Defense (479.2) 10 115 76 OL Jonathan Ekno (Chino Hills, CA) All-Purp. Yards Chad Owens (WR) 138.5 3 26 Rushing Defense (259.2) 10 117 37 CB Abraham Elimimian (Los Angeles, CA) Interceptions A. Elimimian (CB) 0.45 T1 T9 Pass Defense (220.0) 7 67 91 DT Matt Faga (Honolulu) PR Avg. Chad Owens (WR) 14.2 2 14 Pass Eff. Defense (125.6) 5 65 92 DL Thomas Frazier (Brockton, MA) KOR Avg. Jason Ferguson (WR) 21.2 7 60 Punt Returns (13.4) 3 20 99 DT Lui Fuga (Waipahu, Oahu) Punting Kurt Milne (P) 39.7 3 73 Turnover Margin (-0.25) 7 78 55 LB Watson Ho‘ohuli (Nanakuli, Oahu) Scoring Chad Owens (WR) 9.5 T2 T9 Red Zone Offense (85.4%) 4 NA Scoring (Kick) Justin Ayat (PK) 6.3 6 NA 75 OL Chad Kahale (Honolulu) Red Zone Defense (84.4%) 7 NA 5 LB Chad Kapanui (Honolulu) Field Goals Justin Ayat (PK) 0.85 5 74 67 OL Phil Kauffman (Honolulu) Field Goal % Justin Ayat (PK) 71.4 5 NA 16 RB West Keliikipi (Waianae, Oahu) PAT Kicking % Justin Ayat (PK) 88.5 10 NA 9 WR Britton Komine (Honolulu) Tackles Leonard Peters (S) 9.2 T2 NA 13 LB Paul Lutu-Carroll (Waianae, Oahu) Sacks Melila Purcell (DE) 0.50 T6 NA 9 DB Matt Manuma (Honolulu) TFL Melila Purcell (DE) 1.33 5 NA 50 LB Lincoln Manutai (Laie, Oahu) Fumbles Forced Leonard Peters (S) 0.25 4 NA 69 OL Uriah Moenoa (Honolulu) Fumbles Rec. A. Elimimian (CB) 0.18 T3 NA 6 LB Daniel Murray (Hilo, Hawai‘i) Passes Def. A. Elimimian (CB) 1.27 3 NA 29 LB Kilinahe Noa (Honolulu) 2 WR Chad Owens (Honolulu) 7 WR Se‘e Poumele (Oceanside, CA) 95 DT Darrell Tautofi (Honolulu) 38 WR Gerald Welch (Kahuku, Oahu)

CAREER WATCH

Passing Rk Player ______GP Att Comp Yards TD Punt Return Rk Player ______GP No Yards TD 1. Timmy Chang (2000-present) __52 2,390 1,357 16,667 113 1. Chad Owens (2001-present) ____43 80 924 5 2. Dan Robinson (1997-99) ______25 914 453 6,038 39 2. Jeff Sydner (1989-91) ______35 77 920 2 3. Garrett Gabriel (1987-90) ______34 661 356 5,631 47 3. Dana McLemore (1978-81) ____41 96 847 2 Total Offense Rk Player ______GP Plays Rush Pass Net KO Return Rk Player ______GP No YardsTD 1. Timmy Chang (2000-present) 52 2,482 -159 16,667 16,508 1. Matt Harding (1992-95) ______48 86 1,911 1 2. Garrett Gabriel (1987-90) ____34 902 550 5,631 6,181 2. Larry Khan-Smith (1987-90) ______41 70 1,658 1 3. Michael Carter (1990-93) ____45 1,095 2,528 3,504 6,032 3. Chad Owens (2001-present) ______43 46 1,354 2 10. Koldene Walsh (1984-87) ______45 35 717 0 Rec. Yards Rk Player ______GP Rec Yards TD 11. Ross Dickerson (2003-present) ____21 30 692 1 1. Ashley Lelie (1999-2001) ______36 194 3,341 32 13. Jason Ferguson (2004-present) ____11 32 679 0 2. Chad Owens (2001-present) ______43 231 2,917 27 19. Michael Brewster (2001-present) __35 24 532 0 3. Justin Colbert (1999-2002) ______45 212 2,905 14 4. Walter Murray (1982-85)______45 178 2,865 20 All-Pur. Yds Rk Player ______GP Yards 5. Chris Roscoe (1987-89) ______34 108 2,265 22 1. Chad Owens (2001-present)__43 5,257 6. Britton Komine (2001-present) ______40 160 2,232 19 2. Gary Allen (1978-81) ______43 4,558 15. Jason Rivers (2003-present) ______23 110 1,276 11 22. Gerald Welch (2000-present) ______35 95 1,006 8 Scoring Rk Player ______GP Points 1. Jason Elam (1988-92) ______51 395 Rushing Rk Player ______GP Att Yards TD 2. Justin Ayat (2001-present) __51 359 1. Gary Allen (1978-81) ______43 647 3,451 19 10. George Bell (1977-79) ______42 380 1,641 14 15. Tupu Alualu (1993-95) ______35 282 1,466 10 18. Michael Brewster (2001-present) ______35 176 1,157 11

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 7 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) University of Hawai‘i senior quarterback Timmy Chang NCAA TD PASSES became the NCAA career passing leader on Nov. 6, 2004 in the first quarter against Louisiana Tech at Aloha Stadium in Player (School) TD Honolulu. Chang, a native of Waipahu, Oahu, surpassed the 1. Ty Detmer (BYU) 121 record held by BYU’s Ty Detmer of 15,031 set in 1991. 2. Tim Rattay (La Tech) 115 Chang, who has one more game to add to the record, has 3. Danny Wuerffel (Florida) 114 compiled 16,667 career passing yards (1,357-of-2,390) and 4. Timmy Chang (UH) 113 has also thrown 113 touchdown passes, making him fourth NCAA PASS COMPLETIONS all-time in the college football record book. Detmer holds the NCAA record with 121. On Oct. 29, 2004, at Boise State, Player (School) TD Chang became the NCAA career leader in total offense, again 1. Timmy Chang (UH) 1,328 surpassing the mark set by Detmer (14,665), and is the only 2. Kliff Kingsbury (Tx Tech) 1,231 collegiate football player to surpass the 16,000-yard mark in both passing and total offense (16,508 career yards of total NCAA PASS ATTEMPTS offense). He is also the NCAA active career leader in 13 cate- Player (School) TD gories including passing yards (16,667), passing yards per 1. Timmy Chang (UH) 2,341 game (320.5), pass completions (1,357), pass attempts 2. Kliff Kingsbury (Tx Tech) 1,883 (2,390), pass attempts per game (46.0), pass completions per game (26.1), passing touchdowns (113), interceptions (80), plays (2,538), plays per game (48.8), total offense-yards (2,538), total offense yards per game (317.5), and touchdowns responsible for (118).

AWARDS & HONORS Yardage 35 career games with 300 or more yards 10 career games with 400 or more yards 2004 First Team all-WAC 1 career game with 500 or more yards 2003 All-WAC Honorable Mention 2003 Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl Team MVP Touchdown Passes 2000 WAC Freshman of the Year Has thrown a TD pass in 45 of 52 games 2000 All-WAC Honorable Mention 36 career games with multiple TD passes Three-time WAC Player of the Week 8 career games with four or more TD passes 2000 C. David Baker National Prep Player of the 4 career games with five TD passes Year by the Dick Butkus Football Network

Streaks 14 consecutive 200-yard games (Sept. 30, 2001 vs. Tulsa through Sept. 6, 2002 at BYU) 11 consecutive games with a TD pass (Sept. 30, 2000 vs. Tulsa - Aug. 31, 2002 vs. E. Illinois) 8 consecutive games with multiple TD passes (Oct. 28, 2000 vs. SJSU - Aug. 31, 2002 vs. Montana) 7 consecutive games with 300 or more yards (Nov. 18, 2000 vs. La Tech - Aug. 31, 2002 vs. E. Illinois)

CAREER HIGHS Passing Yards in Game: 534 at La Tech 10/18/03 Passing Attempts in Game: 70 vs. Rice 9/27/03 Passing Completions in Game: 42 vs. Rice 9/27/03 Passing Touchdowns in Game: 6 vs. Idaho 11/20/04 Passing Completions Percentage: 74.19% (23 of 31) vs. Idaho 11/20/04 Passing Efficiency: 227.05 vs. Idaho 11/20/04

Weekly updates of Chang’s NCAA career passing record are available on-lline at HawaiiAthletics.com

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 8 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) June Jones, who last year signed a five-year contract that keeps him at WARRIOR HEAD COACH JUNE JONES UH through the 2008 season, has been the most successful head coach in the history of Warrior football. In the last five seasons, Jones, 51, has Year School W L T Pct won 47 games, a Western Athletic Conference (WAC) co-champi- 1999 Hawai‘i 9 4 0 .692 onship, received invites to three bowl games and enjoyed three nine- 2000 Hawai‘i 3 9 0 .250 win seasons and a personal-best 10 wins in 2002. 2001 Hawai‘i 9 3 0 .727 2002 Hawai‘i 10 4 0 .769 One of Jones’ goals when he took the job in December 1998 was 2003 Hawai‘i 9 4 0 .667 to get the Warrior program into the Top 25 national rankings on a con- 2004 Hawai‘i 7 5 0 .583 sistent basis. The Warriors have been ranked in the Top 40 four of the 6th season at Hawai‘i 47 30 0 .610 last five years, including a high of 28th (Associated Press) in the final 2001 poll. Aside from team success, Jones has helped produce six All-Americans, 62 all-conference WAC Record ______28-19 selections, and 10 NFL draft picks. The Warriors produced 12 wins and zero NFL draft WAC Road Record ______10-12 picks in five combined years before Jones’ arrival. Overall Road Record ______10-15 In December 1998, Jones took the reins of a dwindling football program and turned it Record at Aloha Stadium ______36-15 around in just one year. In 1999, Jones and the Warriors enjoyed a 9-4 season, the biggest turnaround in NCAA history. That year, the Warriors also won a share of the WAC championship and were invited to the Jeep Oahu Bowl where they defeated Oregon State, 23-17. It was the program’s first RESUME bowl game since 1992. For his accomplishments, Jones was named WAC Coach of the Year Date of Birth ______Feb. 19, 1953 and National Coach of the Year by three different publications. Hometown ______Portland, OR The 2000 season was Jones’ only shortfall as the Warriors struggled through a year Alma Mater ______New York State Regents College plagued with injuries to finish 3-9. Career Record ______47-30 (sixth season) On Feb. 22, 2001, Jones was involved in a car accident that nearly claimed his life. The WAC Record______28-19 (sixth season) accident kept Jones out of the entire spring session. However, Jones’ tireless effort to recover Home Record ______36-15 allowed him to return to the gridiron just in time for fall camp. Away Record ______10-15 Under Jones’ tutelage, the Warriors have broken 235 school records and three NCAA Record at Neutral Sites ______0-0 records. In 2001, receiver Chad Owens led the nation in kickoff-return average (33.6 yards) Playing Experience______QB, Atlanta Falcons, 1977-81 and quarterback Timmy Chang led the nation in total offense (349.7 yards) before bowing QB, Toronto Argonauts, 1982 out to a wrist injury. In addition, in the last five years, Jones’ passing offense has led the WAC and been ranked in the top five nationally each season. COACHING EXPERIENCE The 2003 season marked the first with a roster comprised of all Jones’ recruits. Jones led the team to a successful, 9-5, campaign and the Warriors won the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl 1983______Hawai‘i (Quarterbacks) with a thrilling, 54-48, triple-overtime victory over Houston. That gave Jones his second 1984 ______Houston Gamblers (Wide Receivers) bowl win and third bowl appearance at Hawai‘i, both the most of any UH coach in the 95 1985 ______Denver Gold (Offensive Coordinator) years of the program. 1986 ______Ottawa Roughriders (Offensive Assistant) 1987-88 ______Houston Oilers (Quarterbacks) Jones has also boasted 16 Academic all-WAC honorees in the past five years. Defensive 1989-90 ______Detroit Lions (Quarterbacks/Wide Receivers) back David Gilmore earned national recognition as a CoSIDA District VIII All-Academic 1991-93 ______Atlanta Falcons (Assistant Head Coach) team member in 2003. 1994-96______Atlanta Falcons (Head Coach) Prior to joining the Warriors in 1999, Jones enjoyed a 12-year coaching career in the 1998 ______San Diego Chargers (Quarterbacks) NFL, including two head coaching jobs at Atlanta (1994-96) and San Diego (1998). 1998 ______San Diego Chargers (Head Coach) With the Falcons, Jones guided the team that he once played for to a playoff wild- card 1999-present ______Hawai‘i (Head Coach) bid in 1995. Although Jones is originally from Portland, Ore., his heart has been in Hawai‘i since he left as a player in 1974.

CALL THE COACH SIX SEASONS UNDER JUNE JONES Warrior head coach June Jones is scheduled for “Call the Coach” on Tuesday, Dec. 21 (6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.) on Fuor bowl games: 1999 Jeep Oahu Bowl champions, 2002 ConAgra Foods KKEA Sportsradio 1420AM with host Bobby Curran. The Hawai‘i Bowl, 2003 Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl champions, 2004 Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl show is broadcast live from Murphy’s Bar & Grill, 2 Merchant Street, in downtown Honolulu. Call (808) 531-0422 for more 1999 Western Athletic Conference co-champions information. 1999 National Football Coach of the Year by CNN/Sports Illustrated, American Football Coach/Schutt Sports, and The Sporting News 1999 Western Athletic Conference Coach of the Year 10 NFL draft picks, including the highest in school history (WR Ashley Lelie, 19th overall in 2002), and a record three in both 2000 and 2003 Led the Western Athletic Conference and finished in the Top 5 nationally in passing for five straight seasons Teams broke more than 235 school records and hold four NCAA records 70 all-WAC selections and eight All-America selections

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 9 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) TEAM COMPARISON

QUICK FACTS HAWAI‘I UAB Honolulu ______LOCATION ______Birmingham, AL 1907______FOUNDED ______1969 20,463 ______ENROLLMENT ______15.921 Green, Black, White & Silver Accent ______COLORS ______Forest Green & Old Gold Warriors ______NICKNAME ______Blazers Western Athletic ______CONFERENCE ______Conference USA Aloha Stadium (50,000) ______STADIUM (CAPACITY) ______Legion Field (83,091) FieldTurf ______SURFACE ______Natural Grass 9-5______2003 OVERALL RECORD______5-7 5-3 (4th) ______2003 CONFERENCE RECORD (PLACE) ______4-4 (tied-6th) 55 ______LETTERMEN RETURNING ______53 17 ______STARTERS RETURNING ______21

COMPARING THE NUMBERS THE SERIES

OFFENSE This will be the first meeting between the Blazers and Warriors. HAWAI‘I CATEGORY UAB 34.0 ______Scoring Average______30.2 96.9______Rushing Average ______144.5 333.1 ______Passing Average ______241.5 430.0 ______Total Offense Average ______386.0 265 ______First Downs______223 62 ______First Downs Rushing ______91 189 ______First Downs Passing ______109 14 ______First Downs Penalty ______23

DEFENSE HAWAI‘I CATEGORY UAB 38.2 ______Average Points Allowed ______26.5 259.2 ______Average Rushing Yards Allowed ______146.8 220.0 ______Average Passing Yards Allowed ______257.7 479.2 ______Average Total Offense Yards Allowed ______404.5 13-65 ______Interceptions - Yards ______9-147

MISCELLANEOUS HAWAI‘I CATEGORY UAB 52-1983-38.1 ______Punts - Yards - Average______56-2215-39.6 72-604 ______Penalties - Yards ______67-515 18-7 ______Fumbles - Lost ______20-8 27:49 ______Average Time of Possession ______28:21 70-161 (43%) ____3rd Down Conversions (Pct.) ____46-135 (34%) 5-15 (33%) ______4th Down Conversions (Pct.) ______5-10 (50%)

STATISTICAL LEADERS HAWAI‘I UAB Rushing G Att Yds YPG YPA TD Lg Rushing G Att Yds YPG YPA TD Lg Michael Brewster 12 106 662 55.2 6.2 6 42 Dan Burks 11 150 825 75.0 5.5 3 69 West Keliikipi 11 66 309 28.1 4.7 6 21 Corey White 11 98 536 48.7 5.5 8 40

Passing G Att Cmp Int Yds TD Lg Passing G Att Cmp Int Yds TD Lg Timmy Chang 12 556 327 13 3,853 34 75 Darrell Hackney 11 304 166 7 2653 24 71 Kainoa Akina 7 19 7 4 84 0 19 Curtis Falany 2 3 2 0 3 0 5

Receiving G No Yds YPG YPR TD Lg Receiving G No Yds YPG YPR TD Lg Chad Owens 12 94 1,176 98.0 12.5 15 75 Roddy White 11 65 1,339 121.7 20.6 13 67 Jason Rivers 12 69 825 68.8 12.0 6 39 Bradly Chavez 11 19 416 37.8 21.9 2 55

Defense G UT AT TT TFL Sck Int Defense G UT AT TT TFL Sck Int Leonard Peters 12 69 42 111 6-27 1-7 4-20 Dominique Cosper 11 62 30 92 2-12 1-9 1-41 Watson Ho‘ohuli 11 41 33 74 9-21 0.5-7 0-0 Zac Woodfin 11 51 41 92 11-34 5-26 0-0

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 10 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) TEAM ROSTERS No Name Pos No Name Pos Ht Wt Cl Exp Hometown/Last School 1 Bass, Mike RB 62 Ah Soon, Keith OL 6-1 297 Fr HS Pago Pago, American Samoa/Tafuna HS 2 Owens, Chad WR 8 Akina, Kainoa QB 5-11 186 Jr 2L Tucson, AZ/Eastern Michigan University 4 Ilaoa, Nate WR 90 Akpan, Nkeruwem “Tony” DL 6-6 274 Jr 1L Akwa-Ibom, Nigeria/Central Park Christian HS 5 Kapanui, Chad LB 91 Alama-Francis, Ikaika DL 6-6 215 So 1L Kaneohe, Oahu/Kalaheo HS 6 Brewster, Michael RB 58 Allen-Jones, C.J. LB 6-2 204 Fr HS Aberdeen, MD/Aberdeen HS 6 Murray, Daniel LB 47 Ayat, Justin KS 6-0 201 Sr 3L Waipahu, Oahu/Kamehameha Schools 7 Poumele, Se‘e WR 1 Bass, Mike RB 5-6 183 Sr 3L Corona, CA/Centennial HS 8 Akina, Kainoa QB 12 Bass, Ray DB 5-11 175 Fr RS Corona, CA/Centennial HS 8 Kafentzis, Landon DB 11 Blackburn, Ikaika LB 5-10 221 Sr 3L Wailuku, Maui/Baldwin HS 9 Komine, Britton WR 6 Brewster, Michael RB 5-5 185 Sr 2L Houston, TX/University of Tennessee 9 Manuma, Matt DB 22 Broadway, Lamar DB 5-11 175 Jr 2L Corona, CA/Centennial HS 10 Rhode, Jeffrey QB 14 Chang, Timmy QB 6-1 196 Sr 3L Waipahu, Oahu/St. Louis School 10 Moreland, Turmarian DB 31 Cole, Chris RB 5-9 203 Fr HS Mission Viejo, CA/Mission Viejo HS 11 Humphrey, Taylor QB 31 Coleman, Anapuni DB 6-1 195 Fr HS Honolulu/McKinley HS 11 Blackburn, Ikaika LB 51 Curnan, Ikaika LB 5-10 221 Jr 2L Kealia, Kauai/St. Louis School 12 Bass, Ray DB 56 DeFries, Dallas LB 5-11 225 Jr JC Honolulu/Orange Coast College 13 Graunke, Tyler QB 82 Dickerson, Ross WR 5-11 190 So 1L Waipahu, Oahu/St. Louis School 13 Lutu-Carroll, Paul LB 66 Eaton, Brandon OL 6-2 291 Jr 2L Houston, TX/Worthing HS 14 Chang, Timmy QB 76 Ekno, Jonathan OL 6-5 301 Sr 2L Chino Hills, CA/Servite HS 15 Satcher, Brandon QB 37 Elimimian, Abraham DB 5-10 185 Sr 3L Los Angeles, CA/Crenshaw HS 15 Manners, Lono DB 70 Esera, Tala OL 6-3 291 So 1L Hauula, Oahu/Kahuku HS 16 Keliikipi, West RB 59 Faavi, Derek OL 6-0 271 Jr 2L Ewa Beach, Oahu/Campbell HS 17 Rolovich, Jack QB 96 Faga, Matt DL 6-2 324 Sr 1L Honolulu/Fresno City College 19 Grice-Mullen, Ryan RB 40 Faimealelei, Justin DL 6-1 244 Jr SQ Honolulu/Hawai'i Pacific University 19 Shiramizu, Chris DB 48 Farmer, David RB 6-0 248 Fr HS Santa Cruz, CA/Aptos HS 20 Wong, Orlando WR 46 Fergerstrom, Victor LB 5-9 206 So HS Kamuela, Hawai'i/Hawai'i Preparatory Academy 21 Ferguson, Jason WR 21 Ferguson, Jason WR 5-5 157 Fr HS Los Angeles, CA/Fairfax HS 21 Perry, George DB 92 Frazier, Thomas DL 6-0 259 Sr JC Brockton, MA/Dean College 22 Broadway, Lamar DB 99 Fuga, Lui DL 6-1 294 Sr 3L Waipahu, Oahu/Waipahu HS 24 Patton, Kenny DB 25 Galdeira, Guyton DB 5-7 155 Fr HS Wahiawa, Oahu/Kamehameha Schools 25 Milne, Kurt P 83 Gouveia, Landon WR 5-5 162 Fr HS Ashburn, VA/Stone Bridge HS 25 Galdeira, Guyton DB 13 Graunke, Tyler QB 5-11 179 Fr HS Tucson, AZ/Salpoint Catholic HS 26 Miranda, Nolan PK 19 Grice-Mullen, Ryan RB 5-11 167 Fr HS Rialto, CA/Rialto HS 26 Lau, Micah LB 41 Harmon, Paul DL 6-2 266 Fr HS Oakland, CA/Skyline HS 27 Linkner, Dylan WR 87 Hew Len, Joey WR 6-2 221 Jr JC Sacramento, CA/Sierra College 27 Malala, Michael DB 55 Ho‘ohuli, Watson LB 5-11 222 Sr 2L Nanakuli, Oahu/Kamehameha Schools 29 Noa, Kilinahe LB 11 Humphrey, Taylor QB 5-11 207 Fr HS Orinda, CA/Miramonte HS 30 Kamakawiwo‘ole, Kila DL 4 Ilaoa, Nate WR 5-9 240 So 1L Stafford, VA/North Stafford HS 31 Cole, Chris RB 57 Iloilo, Adam LB 5-11 230 Jr JC Blomington, CA/Chaffey CC 31 Coleman, Anapuni DB 74 Inferrera, Jeremy OL 6-2 284 So 1L Honolulu/St. Louis School 33 Melson, Rene WR 8 Kafentzis, Landon DB 6-0 194 Jr SQ Richland, WA/University of Arizona 33 Porlas, Dane DB 54 Kafentzis, Tyson LB 6-1 201 Fr HS Richland, WA/Richland HS 34 Latuselu, Kala RB 75 Kahale, Chad OL 6-2 328 Sr 3L Honolulu/St. Louis School 35 Monteilh, Keao DB 43 Kalilimoku, Brad LB 5-11 201 Fr HS Honolulu/Roosevelt HS 37 Elimimian, Abraham DB 30 Kamakawiwo‘ole, Kila DL 6-3 241 Jr 2L Honolulu/Kaimuki HS 38 Welch, Gerald WR 60 Kaonohi, Marques OL 6-0 269 So 1L Waimanalo, Oahu/Kailua HS 39 Keomaka, Ryan DB 5 Kapanui, Chad LB 6-0 226 Sr 3L Honolulu/Roosevelt HS 39 Stickler, Ryan RB 67 Kauffman, Phil OL 6-1 286 Sr 3L Honolulu/St. Louis School 40 Faimealelei, Justin DL 16 Keliikipi, West RB 6-0 280 Sr 1L Waianae, Oahu/Waianae HS 41 Wright, Tim P 39 Keomaka, Ryan DB 5-10 157 Fr HS Honolulu/Roosevelt HS 41 Harmon, Paul DL 9 Komine, Britton WR 5-10 188 Sr 3L Honolulu/Maryknoll School 42 Peters, Leonard DB 68 LaCount, Kahai DL 6-2 297 So 1L Kailua, Oahu/Kailua HS 43 Kalilimoku, Brad LB 79 Laeli, Fale DL 6-1 296 Fr HS Honolulu/St. Louis School 44 Quinabo, Kona RB 63 Lafaele, Michael OL 6-1 297 Fr RS Honolulu/Farrington HS 44 Peoples, Khevin DB 34 Latuselu, Kala RB 5-11 223 So 1L Laie, Oahu/Kahuku HS 45 Moe, Tanuvasa LB 26 Lau, Micah LB 5-9 200 Fr RS Honolulu/Kamehameha Schools 46 Fergerstrom, Victor LB 86 Lee, Nolan WR 6-4 174 Fr HS Niwot, CO/Niwot HS 47 Ayat, Justin KS 27 Linkner, Dylan WR 5-11 188 Fr HS Kailua, Oahu/Kailua HS 48 Farmer, David RB 13 Lutu-Carroll, Paul LB 6-0 215 Sr SQ Waianae, Oahu/Dakota State University 49 Paepule, Timo LB 27 Malala, Michael DB 6-2 195 So HS Honolulu/UH Hilo 50 Manutai, Lincoln LB 15 Manners, Lono DB 5-10 204 Jr 2L Waianae, Oahu/Waianae HS

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 11 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) TEAM ROSTERS

No Name Pos Ht Wt Cl Exp Hometown/Last School No Name Pos 9 Manuma, Matt DB 6-1 205 Sr 3L Honolulu/Radford HS 51 Curnan, Ikaika LB 50 Manutai, Lincoln LB 6-0 228 Sr 1L Laie, Oahu/San Bernardino Valley College 52 Noa, Karl DL 55 Martin, Riley OL 6-2 265 Fr HS Honolulu/Iolani School 53 Tautofi, Daniel DL 33 Melson, Rene WR 6-1 183 Sr JC Honolulu/San Jose CC 54 Kafentzis, Tyson LB 25 Milne, Kurt P 6-0 196 So 1L Roswell, GA/Centennial HS 55 Martin, Riley OL 26 Miranda, Nolan KS 5-8 163 So 1L Kahaluu, Oahu/Castle HS 55 Ho‘ohuli, Watson LB 45 Moe, Tanuvasa LB 5-11 210 Jr 2L Honolulu/St. Louis School 56 DeFries, Dallas LB 69 Moenoa, Uriah OL 6-2 336 Sr 3L Honolulu/Iolani School 57 Iloilo, Adam LB 35 Monteilh, Keao DB 5-10 171 Fr HS Honolulu/St. Louis School 58 Allen-Jones, C.J. LB 10 Moreland, Turmarian DB 6-0 194 Jr JC West Palm Beach, FL/Los Angeles Valley JC 59 Faavi, Derek OL 6 Murray, Daniel LB 5-10 212 Sr SQ Hilo, Hawai'i/Foothill College 59 Saole, Rustin LB 52 Noa, Karl DL 6-4 225 Fr RS Waianae, Oahu/Kamehameha Schools 60 Kaonohi, Marques OL 29 Noa, Kilinahe LB 6-0 218 Sr 3L Honolulu/Kaiser HS 61 Runge, Bryce OL 85 Olchovy, Patrick WR 5-8 169 Fr HS Islip, NY/Islip HS 62 Ah Soon, Keith OL 2 Owens, Chad WR 5-9 177 Sr 3L Honolulu/Roosevelt HS 63 Lafaele, Michael OL 49 Paepule, Timo LB 6-0 241 Fr RS Kaneohe, Oahu/St. Louis School 64 Satele, Samson OL 24 Patton, Kenny DB 6-0 187 So 1L Altadena, CA/St. Francis HS 65 Satele, Hercules OL 44 Peoples, Khevin DB 5-11 200 Fr HS Tampa, FL/Blake HS 66 Eaton, Brandon OL 21 Perry, George DB 5-11 177 Fr HS Hauula, Oahu/Kahuku HS 67 Kauffman, Phil OL 42 Peters, Leonard DB 6-1 184 Jr 2L Laie, Oahu/Kahuku HS 68 LaCount, Kahai DL 33 Porlas, Dane DB 5-10 172 Fr HS San Diego, CA/University of San Diego HS 69 Moenoa, Uriah OL 7 Poumele, Se‘e WR 5-9 171 Sr 1L Oceanside, CA/Southwestern College 70 Esera, Tala OL 98 Purcell, Melila DL 6-4 266 Jr 1L Pago Pago, American Samoa/Leone HS 72 Uperesa, Dane OL 44 Quinabo, Kona RB 5-10 209 Fr HS Kula, Maui/King Kekaulike HS 73 Sauafea, Larry DL 10 Rhode, Jeffrey QB 6-5 224 Jr 2L Eugene, OR/Churchill HS 74 Inferrera, Jeremy OL 84 Rivers, Jason WR 6-1 189 So 1L Waipahu, Oahu/St. Louis School 75 Kahale, Chad OL 17 Rolovich, Jack QB 6-3 221 Fr RS Novato, CA/San Marin HS 76 Ekno, Jonathan OL 61 Runge, Bryce OL 5-11 236 Jr JC Anaheim, CA/Fullerton College 78 Steinhoff, Keoni OL 81 Sample, Ian WR 5-10 195 Jr SQ Washington Township, NJ/Bergen CC 79 Laeli, Fale DL 99 Santiago, CJ PK 6-1 203 Fr HS Honolulu/St. Louis School 80 Thomas, Desmond WR 59 Saole, Rustin LB 5-11 243 Fr RS Waipahu, Oahu/Waipahu HS 81 Sample, Ian WR 15 Satcher, Brandon QB 6-0 186 Fr HS North Augusta, SC/North Augusta HS 82 Dickerson, Ross WR 65 Satele, Hercules OL 6-2 279 Fr RS Long Beach, CA/Long Beach Poly HS 83 Gouveia, Landon WR 64 Satele, Samson OL 6-2 278 So 1L Kaneohe, Oahu/Kailua HS 84 Rivers, Jason WR 73 Sauafea, Larry DL 6-2 289 Fr RS Pago Pago, American Samoa/Samoana HS 85 Olchovy, Patrick WR 19 Shiramizu, Chris DB 5-11 180 Fr HS Honolulu/Punahou School 86 Lee, Nolan WR 78 Steinhoff, Keoni OL 6-2 259 Fr HS Ewa Beach, Oahu/Damien HS 86 Tong, Ammon DL 39 Stickler, Ryan RB 6-2 233 So SQ Alta Loma, CA/Alta Loma HS 87 Hew Len, Joey WR 53 Tautofi, Daniel DL 6-1 244 Fr RS Honolulu/Kaimuki HS 89 Weems, Marcus WR 95 Tautofi, Darrell DL 6-2 296 Sr SQ Honolulu/Dixie College 90 Akpan, Nkeruwem “Tony”DL 80 Thomas, Desmond WR 6-2 166 Fr HS Vallejo, CA/Vallejo HS 91 Alama-Francis, Ikaika DL 86 Tong, Ammon DL 6-0 254 Fr HS Kaneohe, Oahu/Kaiser HS 92 Frazier, Thomas DL 94 Tuioti-Mariner, Clarence DL 5-11 261 Fr HS Corona, CA/Corona HS 93 Watson, Keala DL 72 Uperesa, Dane OL 6-5 328 So 1L Hauula, Oahu/Punahou School 94 Tuioti-Mariner, Clarence DL 93 Watson, Keala DL 6-2 299 Fr HS Nanakuli, Oahu/Nanakuli HS 95 Tautofi, Darrell DL 89 Weems, Marcus WR 6-3 192 Jr SQ Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i/Kealakehe HS 96 Faga, Matt DL 38 Welch, Gerald WR 5-7 216 Sr 3L Kahuku, Oahu/St. Louis School 98 Purcell, Melila DL 20 Wong, Orlando WR 6-0 187 Fr RS Laie, Oahu/Kahuku HS 99 Santiago, CJ PK 41 Wright, Tim P 6-4 210 So JC Bay St. Louis, MS/Southwest Miss.College 99 Fuga, Lui DL

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 12 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) PRONUNCIATION ROSTER No Name Pos No Name Pos 1 Bass, Mike RB 49 Paepule, Timo (pah-ay-POO-lay z TEE-mow) LB 2 Owens, Chad WR 50 Manutai, Lincoln (MAH-new-tye) LB 4 Ilaoa, Nate (ee-LAH-wuh) WR 51 Curnan, Ikaika (cur-NAN z ee-KIGH-kah) LB 5 Kapanui, Chad (kah-pah-NEW-ee) LB 52 Noa, Karl DL 6 Brewster, Michael RB 53 Tautofi, Daniel (taw-TOW-fee) DL 6 Murray, Daniel LB 54 Kafentzis, Tyson LB 7 Poumele, Se‘e (SAY-ay z PO-may-lay) WR 55 Martin, Riley OL 8 Akina, Kainoa (ah-KEY-nuh z kuy-NO-uh) QB 55 Ho‘ohuli, Watson (hoe-oh-WHO-lee) LB 8 Kafentzis, Landon DB 56 DeFries, Dallas LB 9 Komine, Britton (ko-MEE-nay) WR 57 Iloilo, Adam (EE-low-EE-low) LB 9 Manuma, Matt (mah-NEW-mah) DB 58 Allen-Jones, C.J. LB 10 Rhode, Jeffrey (ROW-dee) QB 59 Faavi, Derek (fah-AH-vee) OL 10 Moreland, Turmarian (tur-MAH-ree-an) DB 59 Saole, Rustin (saw-OW-lay) LB 11 Humphrey, Taylor QB 60 Kaonohi, Marques (kah-oh-NO-hee) OL 11 Blackburn, Ikaika (ee-KIGH-kah) LB 61 Runge, Bryce (run-gee) OL 12 Bass, Ray DB 62 Ah Soon, Keith OL 13 Graunke, Tyler (grawn-kee) QB 63 Lafaele, Michael (lah-fah-EL-lay) OL 13 Lutu-Carroll, Paul LB 64 Satele, Samson (sah-TELL-ay) OL 14 Chang, Timmy QB 65 Satele, Hercules (sah-TELL-ay) OL 15 Satcher, Brandon QB 66 Eaton, Brandon OL 15 Manners, Lono (LOW-no) DB 67 Kauffman, Phil OL 16 Keliikipi, West (keh-LEE-ee-KEY-pee) RB 68 LaCount, Kahai DL 17 Rolovich, Jack QB 69 Moenoa, Uriah (mow-ay-NO-uh z you-RYE-uh) OL 19 Grice-Mullen, Ryan RB 70 Esera, Tala (es-SEH-rah) OL 19 Shiramizu, Chris (she-rah-MEE-zoo) DB 72 Uperesa, Dane (OOH-per-res-uh) OL 20 Wong, Orlando WR 73 Sauafea, Larry (saw-ah-FAY-uh) DL 21 Ferguson, Jason WR 74 Inferrera, Jeremy (in-fer-RARE-uh) OL 21 Perry, George DB 75 Kahale, Chad (kah-HA-lay) OL 22 Broadway, Lamar DB 76 Ekno, Jonathan OL 24 Patton, Kenny DB 78 Steinhoff, Keoni (KAY-ow-knee) OL 25 Milne, Kurt (miln) P 79 Laeli, Fale (lah-EL-lee z FAH-lay) DL 26 Miranda, Nolan KS 80 Thomas, Desmond WR 26 Lau, Micah LB 81 Sample, Ian WR 27 Linkner, Dylan WR 82 Dickerson, Ross WR 27 Malala, Michael DB 83 Gouveia, Landon (go-VAY-uh) WR 29 Noa, Kilinahe (key-lee-NAH-hay) LB 84 Rivers, Jason WR 30 Kamakawiwo‘ole, Kila (kah-mah-kah-VEE-vo-OH-lay) DL 85 Olchovy, Patrick WR 31 Cole, Chris RB 86 Lee, Nolan WR 31 Coleman, Anapuni (ah-nah-POO-knee) DB 86 Tong, Ammon (AY-men) DL 33 Melson, Rene WR 87 Hew Len, Joey (hugh-LEN) WR 33 Porlas, Dane DB 89 Weems, Marcus WR 34 Latuselu, Kala (lah-two-SAY-loo) RB 90 Akpan, Nkeruwem “Tony” DL 34 Fergerstrom, Victor DB 91 Alama-Francis, Ikaika (ee-KIGH-kah) DL 35 Monteilh, Keao (mon-tay z kay-ow) DB 92 Frazier, Thomas DL 37 Elimimian, Abraham (el-li-MIM-me-an) DB 93 Watson, Keala (kay-ALL-uh) DL 38 Welch, Gerald WR 94 Tuioti-Mariner, Clarence (TWO-ee-ow-tee) DL 38 Keomaka, Ryan (kay-oh-MAH-kah) DB 95 Tautofi, Darrell (taw-TOW-fee) DL 39 Stickler, Ryan RB 96 Faga, Matt (FAAN-gah) DL 40 Feimealelei, Justin (fye-may-ah-lay-LAY) LB 98 Purcell, Melila (meh-LEE-lah) DL 41 Wright, Tim P 99 Santiago, CJ PK 41 Harmon, Paul DL 99 Fuga, Lui (FOON-gah) DL 42 Peters, Leonard DB 43 Kalilimoku, Brad (kah-lee-lee-MOW-koo) LB 44 Quinabo, Kona (Quinn-AH-beau) RB 44 Peoples, Khevin (kevin) DB 45 Moe, Tanuvasa (MOY z tah-new-VAH-sah) LB 46 Fergerstrom, Victor LB 47 Ayat, Justin (ah-YACHT) KS 48 Farmer, David RB

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 13 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) DEPTH CHART VS. UAB (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

SPECIALISTS PUNT 25 Kurt Milne (6-0, 196, So., Roswell, GA) OFFENSERUNNING BACK 41 Tim Wright (6-4, 210, So., Bay St. Louis, MS) 6 Michael Brewster PK 47 Justin Ayat (6-0, 201, Sr., Waipahu, Oahu) (5-5, 185, Sr., Houston, TX) 26 Nolan Miranda (5-8, 163, So., Kahaluu, Oahu) 16 West Keliikipi KOR 21 Jason Ferguson (5-5, 157, Fr., Los Angeles, CA) (6-0, 280, Sr., Waianae, Oahu) 2 Chad Owens (5-9, 177, Sr., Honolulu) PR 2 Chad Owens (5-9, 177, Sr., Honolulu) QUARTERBACK 21 Jason Ferguson (5-5, 157, Fr., Los Angeles, CA) 14 Timmy Chang SNAP 61 Bryce Runge (5-11, 236, Jr., Anaheim, CA) (6-1, 196, Sr., Waipahu, Oahu) 5 Chad Kapanui (6-0, 226, Sr., Honolulu) 8 Kainoa Akina HOLD 25 Kurt Milne (6-0, 196, So., Roswell, GA) (5-11, 186, Jr., Tucson, AZ) 8 Kainoa Akina (5-11, 186, Jr., Tucson, AZ) 17 Jack Rolovich (6-3, 221, Fr., Novato, CA) Z RECEIVER 9 Britton Komine X RECEIVER H RECEIVER Y RECEIVER (5-10, 188, Sr., Honolulu) 84 Jason Rivers 2 Chad Owens 38 Gerald Welch 82 Ross Dickerson (6-1, 189, So., Waipahu) (5-9, 177, Sr., Honolulu) (5-7, 216, Sr., Kahuku, Oahu) (5-11, 190, So., Waipahu, Oahu) 89 Marcus Weems 21 Jason Ferguson 85 Patrick Olchovy 33 Rene Melson (6-3, 192, Jr., Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i) (5-5, 157, Fr., Los Angeles, CA) (5-8, 169, Fr., Islip, NY) (6-1, 183 Sr., Honolulu)

RIGHT TACKLE RIGHT GUARD CENTER LEFT GUARD LEFT TACKLE 66 Brandon Eaton 69 Uriah Moenoa 59 Derek Faavi 64 Samson Satele 70 Tala Esera (6-2, 291, Jr., Houston, TX) (6-2, 336, Sr., Honolulu) (6-0, 271, Jr., Ewa Beach, Oahu) (6-2, 278, So., Kaneohe, Oahu) (6-3, 291, So., Hauula, Oahu) 74 Jeremy Inferrera 67 Phil Kauffman 63 Michael Lefaele 65 Hercules Satele 72 Dane Uperesa (6-2, 284, So., Honolulu) (6-1, 286, Sr., Honolulu) (6-1, 297, Fr., Honolulu) (6-2, 279, Fr., Long Beach, CA) (6-5, 328, So., Hauula, Oahu)

LEFT END LEFT TACKLE RIGHT TACKLE RIGHT END 98 Melila Purcell 99 Lui Fuga 96 Matt Faga 30 Kila Kamakawiwo‘ole (6-4, 266, Jr., Pago Pago, American Samoa) (6-1, 294, Sr., Waipahu, Oahu) (6-2, 324, Sr., Honolulu) (6-3, 241, Jr., Honolulu) 91 Ikaika Alama-Francis 95 Darrell Tautofi 63 Michael Lefaele 90 Tony Akpan (6-6, 215, So., Kaneoha, Oahu) (6-2, 296, Sr., Honolulu) (6-1, 297, Fr., Honolulu) (6-6, 274, Jr., Akwa-Ibom, Nigeria)

LINEBACKER LINEBACKER LINEBACKER 50 Lincoln Manutai 55 Watson Ho‘ohuli 45 Tanuvasa Moe (6-0, 228, Sr., Laie, Oahu) (5-11, 222, Sr., Nanakuli, Oahu) (5-11, 210, Jr., Honolulu) 58 CJ Allen-Jones 49 Timo Paepule 43 Brad Kalilimoku (6-2, 204, Fr., Aberdeen, MD) (6-0, 241, Fr., Kaneohe, Oahu) (5-11, 201, Fr., Honolulu) 5 Chad Kapanui 51 Ikaika Curnan (6-0, 226, Sr., Honolulu) (5-10, 221, Jr., Kealia, Kauai)

LEFT CORNERBACK RIGHT CORNERBACK 37 Abraham Elimimian STRONG SAFETY (SAM) 24 Kenny Patton (5-10, 185, Sr., Los Angeles, CA) 42 Leonard Peters (6-0, 187, So., Altadena, CA) 10 Turmarian Moreland (6-1, 184, Jr., Laie, Oahu) 35 Keao Monteilh (6-0, 194, Jr., West Palm Beach, FL) 9 Matt Manuma (5-10, 171, Fr., Honolulu) (6-1, 205, Sr., Honolulu)

FREE SAFETY (JILL) 8 Landon Kafentzis (6-0, 194, Jr., Richlamd, WA) 22 Lamar Broadway DEFENSE (5-11, 175, Jr., Corona, CA) WARRIOR FOOTBALL 14 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) 2004 GAME-BY-GAME STARTERS

OFFENSE OPPONENT WR (X) WR (H) LT LG C RG RT WR (Y) WR (Z) QB RB Florida Atlantic Rivers Owens Esera S. Satele Faavi Moenoa Eaton Poumele Komine Chang Brewster at Rice * Rivers Owens Esera S. Satele Faavi Moenoa Eaton Welch Komine Chang Brewster Tulsa * Rivers Owens Esera S. Satele Moenoa Eaton Inferrera Poumele Komine Chang Brewster Nevada * Rivers Owens Esera S. Satele Faavi Moenoa Eaton Poumele Komine Chang Brewster at UTEP * Rivers Owens Esera S. Satele Faavi Moenoa Eaton Poumele Komine Chang Keliikikpi San Jose State * Rivers Owens Esera S. Satele Faavi Moenoa Eaton Poumele Komine Chang Welch (WR) at Boise State * Rivers Owens Esera S. Satele Faavi Moenoa Eaton Welch Komine Chang Brewster Louisiana Tech * Rivers Owens Esera S. Satele Faavi Eaton Inferrera Welch Komine Chang Brewster at Fresno State * Rivers Owens Esera S. Satele Moenoa Eaton Inferrera Welch Komine Chang Keliikikpi Idaho Rivers Owens Esera H. Satele S. Satele Eaton Inferrera Welch Komine Chang Brewster Northwestern Rivers Owens Esera H. Satele S. Satele Eaton Inferrera Welch Dickerson Chang Brewster Michigan State Rivers Owens Esera S. Satele Faavi Moenoa Eaton Welch Dickerson Chang Keliikikpi

DEFENSE OPPONENT DE DT DT DE STUB MACK WILL LC SAM JILL RC Florida Atlantic Purcell Fuga Faga Kamakawiwo‘ole Kapanui Curnan Moe Elimimian Peters Broadway Patton at Rice * Purcell Fuga Faga Kamakawiwo‘ole Manners Curnan Moe Elimimian Peters Broadway Patton Tulsa * Purcell Fuga Faga Kamakawiwo‘ole Kapanui Curnan Moe Elimimian Peters Manners Patton Nevada * Purcell Fuga Faga Kamakawiwo‘ole Kapanui Curnan Moe Elimimian Peters Manners Patton at UTEP * Purcell Fuga Faga Kamakawiwo‘ole Kapanui Ho‘ohuli Moe Elimimian Peters Manners Hollingsworth San Jose State * Purcell Fuga Faga Kamakawiwo‘ole Kapanui Paepule Moe Elimimian Peters Manuma R. Bass at Boise State * A.-Francis Fuga Faga Akpan Kapanui Ho‘ohuli Kalilimoku Elimimian Peters Broadway R. Bass Louisiana Tech * Purcell Fuga Faga Akpan Allen-Jones Ho‘ohuli Kalilimoku Elimimian Peters Kafentzis Patton at Fresno State * Purcell Fuga Faga Kamakawiwo‘ole Allen-Jones Ho‘ohuli Kalilimoku Elimimian Peters Broadway Patton Idaho Purcell Fuga Faga Kamakawiwo‘ole Manutai Ho‘ohuli Kalilimoku R. Bass Peters Kafentzis Patton Northwestern Purcell Fuga Faga Kamakawiwo‘ole Elimimian (DB) Ho‘ohuli Kalilimoku R. Bass Peters Kafentzis Patton Michigan State Purcell Fuga Dar.Tautofi Kamakawiwo‘ole Moreland (DB) Ho‘ohuli Moe Elimimian Peters Kafentzis Patton SPECIALISTS OPPONENT FG KO LS PUNT HOLD PR KOR Florida Atlantic Ayat Miranda Runge Milne Milne Owens Owens at Rice * Ayat Ayat Runge Milne Milne Owens Dickerson Tulsa * Ayat Ayat Runge Milne Milne Owens Dickerson Nevada * Ayat Ayat Runge Milne Milne Owens Maneafaiga at UTEP * Ayat Ayat Runge Milne Milne Owens Ferguson San Jose State * Ayat Ayat Runge Milne Milne Owens Ferguson at Boise State * Ayat Ayat Runge Milne Milne Owens Ferguson Louisiana Tech * Ayat Ayat Runge Milne Milne Owens Ferguson at Fresno State * Ayat Ayat Runge Milne Milne Owens Ferguson Idaho Ayat Ayat Runge Milne Milne Owens Ferguson Northwestern Ayat Ayat Runge Milne Milne Owens Ferguson & Dickerson Michigan State Ayat Ayat Runge Milne Milne Owens Ferguson

* denotes Western Athletic Conference game

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 15 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) THE LAST TIME ... A game ended in a tie… A kickoff was returned for a A team rushed for less than 100 A team passed for 400 or more Nov. 26, 1994, 32-32 (Missouri) TD… yards in a game… yards in a game… UH: Ross Dickerson vs. UH: 93 vs. Northwestern, UH: 416 vs. Michigan State, UH won at home… Appalachian State, 100 yards, Aug. Nov. 27, 2004 Dec. 4, 2004 Dec. 4, 2004, 41-38 (Michigan 30, 2003 OPP: 92 by Idaho, Nov. 20, 2004 OPP: 405 by La. Tech, Oct. 18, State) OPP: David Mikell (Boise State), 2003 98 yards, Two teams rushed for less than UH won a WAC game at home… Nov. 10, 2001 100 yards in a game… A team passed for 500 or more Nov. 6, 2004, 34-23 (La Tech) UH: 87 vs. Idaho, Nov. 20, 2004 yards in a game… A punt was returned for a TD… OPP: 92 by Idaho, Nov. 20, 2004 UH: 527 vs. Houston, Dec. 25, UH won a non-conference game UH: Chad Owens vs. N orthwest- 2003 at home… ern, 76 yards, Nov. 27, 2004 A team rushed for 300 or more OPP: 507 by San Diego State, Dec. Dec. 4, 2004, 41-38 (Michigan OPP: Lynaris Elpheage (Tulane), yards in a game… 7, 2002 State) 60 yards, Dec. 25, 2002 UH: 350 vs. UNLV, Oct. 19, 1996 OPP: 503 at Fresno State, Nov. 12, A pass was completed for 50 UH won a Division I-A non-con- A player returned two kicks for a 2004 yards or more… ference game at home… TD… UH: Timmy Chang to Chad Dec. 4, 2004, 41-38 (Michigan UH: Chad Owens vs. BYU (PR- A team rushed for 400 or more Owens (51 yards), vs. Michigan State) 74, KOR 100), Dec. 8, 2001 yards in a game… State, Dec. 4, 2004 OPP: Never UH: 436 at UNLV, Sept. 30, 1995 OPP: Brett Basanez to Shaun UH won on the road… OPP: 503 at Fresno State, Nov. 12, Herbert (Northwestern), 62 yards, Nov. 1, 2003, 13-10 (SJSU) A punt was blocked… 2004 Nov. 27, 2004 UH: Chad Kapanui (vs. San Diego UH won a WAC game on the State), A team rushed for 500 or more A player passed for 300 or more road… Dec. 7, 2002 yards in a game… yards in a game… Nov. 1, 2003, 13-10 (SJSU) OPP: T.J. Jones (Northwestern), UH: Never UH: Timmy Chang vs. Michigan Nov. 27, 2004 OPP: 503 at Fresno State, Nov. 12, State, 416 yards, Dec. 4, 2004 UH won a non-conference game 2004 OPP: Brett Basanez on the road… A blocked punt was returned for (Northwestern), 319 yards, Nov. Sept. 30, 1995, 58-30 (UNLV) a TD… A player rushed for more than 50 27, 2004 UH: Keith Bhonapha (at SMU), yards on a carry… UH did not score a touchdown… Oct. 6, 2001 UH: John West (81) at Fresno A player passed for 400 or more Oct. 29, 2004 at Boise State (3-69) OPP: T.J. Jones (Northwestern), State, Oct. 25, 2002 yards in a game… Nov. 27, 2004 OPP: Bryson Sumlin (Fresno UH: Timmy Chang vs. Michigan UH did not score a touchdown State), 89 yards, Nov. 12, 2004 State, 416 yards, Dec. 4, 2004 in a half… A field goal was blocked… OPP: Luke McCown (La. Tech), Nov. 12, 2004 at Fresno State (1st) UH: Leonard Peters at La. Tech, A player rushed for 100 yards or 405 yards, Oct. 18, 2003 Oct. 18, 2003 more in a game… UH beat a ranked team… OPP: Anthony Madison, UH: Michael Brewster (150) vs. A player passed for 500 or more Dec. 8, 2001, 72-45 (BYU, 10th) (Alabama), Nov. 29, 2003 Nevada, Oct. 9, 2004 yards in a game… OPP: DeAndrea Cobb (Michigan Timmy Chang at La. Tech, 534 A shutout was recorded… A PAT was blocked… State), 128 yards, Dec. 4, 2004 yards, Oct. 18, 2003 UH: at SMU (20-0), UH: Melila Purcell vs. La Tech, OPP: Jeff Graham (Long Beach Sept. 25, 1999 Nov. 6, 2004 Two players rushed for 100 yards State), 519 yards, Oct. 29, 1988 OPP: SMU (0-28), Oct. 3, 1998 OPP: Kevin Vickerson (Michigan or more in a game… State), Dec. 4, 2004 UH: Johnny Macon (141) and A team had 500 or more yards of UH won an overtime game… Brett Washington (106) vs. Fresno total offense… Dec. 25, 2003, 54-48, vs. Houston An interception was returned for State, Nov. 4, 1995 UH: 536 vs. Michigan State, Dec. (3 OT) a TD… OPP: Bryson Sumlin (Fresno 4, 2004 UH: Abraham Elimimian at UTEP, State), 220 yards; Wendell Mathis OPP: 598 by Michigan State, Dec. UH lost an overtime game… 20 yards, Oct. 16, 2004 (Fresno State), 176 yards, Nov. 12, 4, 2004 Sept. 4, 2004, 28-35, vs. Florida OPP: Chris Barrios (Boise State), 2004 Atlantic (1 OT) 50 yards, Oct. 29, 2004 A team had 600 or more yards of A player rushed for 200 yards or total offense… A player scored three or more A fumble was returned for a more in a game… UH: 641 vs. Houston, Dec. 25, TDs in a game… touchdown… UH: Michael Carter at Wyoming, 2003 UH: Chad Owens, 4, vs. Michigan UH: Abraham Elimimian vs. La 214 yards, Aug. 31, 1991 OPP: 679 by Fresno State, State, Dec. 4, 2004 Tech, 21 yards, Nov. 6, 2004 OPP: Bryson Sumlin (Fresno Nov. 12, 2004 OPP: Jason Teague, 3, (Michigan OPP: Terry Holley (Rice), 0 yards, State), 220 yards, Nov. 12, 2004 State), Dec. 4, 2004 Sept. 27, 2003 Two teams combined for 1,000 A player rushed for 300 yards or or more yards of total offense… A player scored four or more TDs A safety was recorded… more in a game… UH (536) vs. Michigan State (598) in a game… UH: Alabama, Nov. 9, 2003 UH: Never (1,134 yards), Dec. 4, 2004 UH: Chad Owens, 4, vs. Michigan OPP: at USC, Sept. 13, 2003 OPP: Ron Dayne (Wisconsin), 339 State, Dec. 4, 2004 yards, Nov. 30, 1996 Two teams combined for 1,200 OPP: Jared Zabransky, 4, (Boise A player scored on a 2-point con- or more yards of total offense… State), Oct. 29, 2004 version… A team passed for less than 100 UH (638) at La. Tech (623) UH: Gerald Welch (pass from yards in a game… (1,261 yards), Oct. 18, 2003 A player scored five or more TDs Timmy Chang) vs. La Tech, Nov. UH: 33 at UTEP, Oct. 31, 1998 in a game… 6, 2004 OPP: 82 by SJSU, Oct. 23, 2004 UH: Chad Owens, 5, vs. OPP: Brandon Horn (pass from Northwestern, Nov. 27, 2004’ Brett Basanez), Northwestern, Nov. OPP: Marshall Faulk (San Diego 27, 2004 State), Oct. 5, 1991

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 16 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) 2004 GAME RECAPS & STATISTICS

GAME 1 • SEPT. 4, 2004 GAME 2 • SEPT. 18, 2004 ALOHA STADIUM (39,390) RICE STADIUM (8,109)

1 2 3 4 OT Final 1 2 3 4 OT Final Florida Atlantic 0 10 9 9 7 35 Hawai‘i 7 6 13 3 - 29 Hawai‘i 7 7 14 0 0 28 Rice 14 7 7 13 - 41

HONOLULU – There may have been a hurricane headed to Florida, but the HOUSTON, TEXAS – Rice fullback Ed Bailey rushed for 234 yards and a Florida Atlantic University football team dropped a bomb on Hawai‘i with a touchdown and quarterback Greg Henderson added 135 yards and three 35-28 overtime victory before 39,390 Sept. 4 at Aloha Stadium. touchdowns to lead the Owls to a 41-29 win over Hawai‘i Sept. 18 at Rice FAU, in its first season at the Division IA level, never led in the ball game Stadium. until it counted most when running back Doug Parker scored the game-winner Hawai‘i had chances to come away with a victory, taking a 29-28 lead on a 7-yard sweep to the left side on the Owls' first possession in overtime. with 10:12 left to play, but couldn't hold on as Henderson scored two touch- Hawai‘i tried to answer, but a failed toss on 4th-and-3, ended any hopes downs in the final 5:16 to seal the game for Rice. of an opening day win for the Warriors. The Warrior defense stepped-up before the half, halting the Rice drive Warrior quarterback Timmy Chang completed 38-of-66 passes for 302 and forcing a field goal attempt that sailed wide right to keep the score at 21- yards and two touchdowns, while running back Michael Brewster added two 13 at the break. rushing scores. Warrior receiver Chad Owens caught 13 catches for 89 yards The Owls were forced to punt for the first and only time in the game on and a touchdown, second-best in school history. the opening drive of the second half, giving the Warriors the ball at the Owl But Florida Atlantic tight end Anthony Crissinger-Hill stole the show 41-yard-line. Six plays later, Chang fired a touchdown pass to Chad Owens to with 15 catches for 183 yards and two touchdowns, including one that sent the cut the Owl lead to two at 21-19. game into overtime, a 31-yarder with 23 seconds left in the game. After the Warrior defense forced a Rice fumble, Chang drove the Warriors The Warriors managed two touchdowns in the first half with the help of 75 yards and tossed a screen to Brewster who dashed 31-yards to the endzone two interceptions by cornerback Abraham Elimimian. After the break, Hawai‘i to bring the Warriors back to within two (28-26) at the end of the third quar- took a 21-10 lead on a 12-yard touchdown run by Brewster. Chang continued ter. Another Rice fumble allowed the Warriors to take a 29-28 lead on a 25- to throw strikes, hitting 5-of-7 on the 8-play, 75-yard drive. yard field goal by Justin Ayat with 10:12 left to play. FAU answered with a 33-yard field goal by Mark Myers, and added But the Owls marched 80 yards on 10 plays and ate 4:56 off the clock to another seven when Allen found Crissinger-Hill for a three-yard touchdown to reclaim the lead on an 8-yard run by Henderson which made the score 34-29 make the score, 21-19, after the failed two-point conversion. with 5:18 remaining in the game. Myers hit a 49-yard field goal to bring the Owls to within six early in the The Warriors got the ball back at their own 10-yard line on the ensuing fourth quarter, and the Owl defense managed to keep the Warriors off the kickoff, but failed to convert on 3rd-and-3. Henderson and the Owls took board to stay within striking distance. advantage of a 29-yard punt and scurried 43-yards on five plays, capped by Henderson's third rushing touchdown on the night, a 4-yard jaunt into the Scoring Summary endzone with 1:27 left on the clock to seal the win. UH 1 0:00 Se‘e Poumele 6 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) FAU 2 11:14 Jared Allen 1 run (Mark Myers kick) Scoring Summary UH 2 6:33 Chad Owens 11 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) UH 1 11:42 Michael Brewster 6 run (Justin Ayat kick) FAU 2 0:00 Mark Myers 43 FG RU 1 8:54 Joe Don Wood 30 pass from Greg Henderson UH 3 10:08 Michael Brewster 12 run (Justin Ayat kick) (Brennan Landry kick) FAU 3 7:44 Mark Myers 33 FG RU 1 4:32 Ed Bailey 17 run (Brennan Landry kick) FAU 3 4:21 Anthony Crissinger-Hill 3 pass from Jared Allen RU 2 14:04 Joe Moore 18 pass from Greg Henderson (Brennan Landry kick) (Mark Myers kick) UH 2 11:00 Ross Dickerson 6 pass from Timmy Chang UH 3 1:57 Michael Brewster 10 run (Justin Ayat kick) (Justin Ayat kick failed) FAU 4 11:39 Mark Myers 49 FG UH 3 10:06 Chad Owens 5 pass from Timmy Chang (pass failed) FAU 4 0:23 Anthony Crissinger-Hill 31 pass from Jared Allen RU 3 6:22 Greg Henderson 5 run (Brennan Landry kick) (Mark Myers kick) UH 3 0:00 Michael Brewster 31 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) FAUOT 0:00 Doug Parker 7 run (Mark Myers kick) UH 4 10:12 Justin Ayat 25 FG RU 4 5:16 Greg Henderson 8 run (pass failed) Team Statistics Owls Warriors RU 4 1:27 Greg Henderson 4 run (Brennan Landry kick) First Downs______12______18 Total Net Yards ______259 ______450 Team Statistics Warriors Owls Rushing (Att-Yards) ______36-122 ______27-91 First Downs______21______29 Passing (C-A-I-Yards) ______13-23-1-137______22-38-3-359 Total Net Yards ______370 ______523 Sacks Against-Yards ______4-16 ______3-17 Rushing (Att-Yards) ______13-7 ______64-405 Punting ______12-528-44.0 ______5-206-41.2 Passing (C-A-I-Yards) ______34-51-0-363 ______5-12-0-118 Fumbles-Lost ______2-0 ______1-0 Sacks Against-Yards ______5-37 ______0-0 Penalties-Yards ______5-35 ______6-55 Punting ______5-183-36.6______1-23-23.0 Time of Possession ______31:13 ______28:47 Fumbles-Lost ______0-0 ______6-2 Penalties-Yards ______3-30 ______9-74 Individual Leaders Time of Possession ______25:30 ______34:30 Rushing (Att-Yards-TD) – FAU: Doug Parker (19-86-1). Hawai‘i: Michael Brewster (6-26-2). Individual Leaders Passing (Cmp-Yards-TD) – FAU: Jared Allen (28-291-2). Hawai‘i: Timmy Rushing (Att-Yards-TD) – Hawai‘i: Michael Brewster (6-31-1). RU: Ed Chang (38-302-2). Bailey (37-234-1), Greg Henderson (19-135-3). Receiving (Rec-Yards-TD) – FAU: Anthony Crissinger-Hill (15-183-2). Passing (Cmp-Yards-TD) – Hawai‘i: Timmy Chang (34-363-3). RU: Greg Hawai‘i: Chad Owens (13-89-1). Henderson (5-118-2). Punting (Att-Yards-Avg) – FAU: Mike Brown (4-173-43.2). Hawai‘i: Kurt Receiving (Rec-Yards-TD) – Hawai‘i: Chad Owens (10-91-1). RU: Marcus Milne (7-274-39.1). Battle (3-70-0). Sacks By (No-Yards) – FAU: Shomari Earls (1-6). Hawai‘i: Melila Purcell Punting (Att-Yards-Avg) – Hawai‘i: Kurt Milne (5-183.36.6). RU: Jared (2-8), Kila Kamakawiwo‘ole (1-5). Scruggs (1-23-23.0). Leading Tacklers – FAU: Chris Laskowski (5-3-8). Hawai‘i: Kenny Patton Sacks By (No-Yards) – Hawai‘i: None. RU: Thadis Pegues (2-16), John (8-1-9), Ikaika Curnan (6-3-9). Syptak (2-12). Leading Tacklers – Hawai‘i: Chad Kapanui (9-2-11), Lono Manners (8-2- 10), Tanuvasa Moe (5-5-10). RU: Chad Price (12-1-13). WARRIOR FOOTBALL 17 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) 2004 GAME RECAPS & STATISTICS

GAME 3 • OCT. 2, 2004 GAME 4 • OCT. 9, 2004 ALOHA STADIUM (41,295) ALOHA STADIUM (35,078)

1 2 3 4 OT Final 1 2 3 4 OT Final Tulsa 0 13 3 0 - 16 Nevada 10 3 0 13 - 26 Hawai‘i 6 7 14 17 - 44 Hawai‘i 14 10 17 7 - 48

HONOLULU – Chad Owens caught for 182 yards and two touchdowns and HONOLULU – Chad Owens scored three touchdowns, one on a 75-yard added a 66-yard punt return for a touchdown to spark Hawai‘i over Tulsa, 44- punt return, and Michael Brewster gained 150 yards on nine carries to help 16, Saturday night at Aloha Stadium. Hawai‘i to a convincing 48-26 win over Nevada Oct. 9 at Aloha Stadium. In the win, quarterback Timmy Chang moved into second place on the Hawai‘i outscored Nevada 17-0 in the third quarter to decide the game. NCAA career passing list with 13,857 yards. The Warrior defense could not find answer for Nevada running back Chance After playing to a 13-all tie in the first half, Hawai‘i picked up the pace in Kretschmer who gained 178 yards on 34 carries and scored the Wolf Pack’s first the second. touchdown, but managed to stifle the Nevada offense forcing three turnovers Owens took Tulsa’s first punt of the half and danced around before break- and four sacks. ing free for a 66-yard touchdown to put Hawai‘i ahead, by seven. Then Chang And they got help from offense which gained a season-high 578 yards found Owens down the left sideline for a 29-yard catch and run to help the and scored a season-high 48 points. Quarterback Timmy Chang and Owens Warriors take a 14-point lead with 2:17 remaining in the third quarter. got the Warriors on the board first, connecting on 12- and 13-yard touch- DeVault added a 45-yard field goal to cut the UH lead to 11 at the end downs on Hawai‘i’s first two possessions of the game. A second quarter touch- of the third quarter. down by West Keliikipi and 40-yard field goal by Justin Ayat gave Hawai‘i a Warrior place-kicker Justin Ayat kicked his third field goal of the night, a 24-13 lead at the break. 39-yarder, at the beginning of the fourth quarter. Ayat’s 56-yarder in the first Chang eclipsed the 14,000 mark in the first quarter and finished 21-of- half tied the school record set by Jason Elam in 1992. 35 for 322 yards and three touchdowns. He also threw his first interception of Owens caught his third TD pass, a 7-yard toss from Chang at the 5:59 the season. mark, while running back Michael Brewster closed out the UH scoring with a Ayat kicked a 43-yard field goal early in the third quarter. Later, in the 27-yard scamper with 2:33 remaining in the game. Brewster led all rushers same period, Owens juked his way to a 75-yard punt return for a touchdown, with 81 yards and one TD on eight carries. his second in as many weeks, and offensive guard Uriah Moenoa scored his first Chang also broke UH’s season and career record for most pass attempts career touchdown after recovering a fumble at the goal line by Michael without an interception with 159. The old record was set by Raphel Cherry in Brewster, to help the Warriors a 41-13 lead into the fourth quarter. 1984. Chad Owens needs moved into second on the career list for all-purpose yards with 4,323 yards and needs 327 yards to surpass former Warrior great Scoring Summary Gary Allen. He also tied the school record for most career touchdowns scored UH 1 11:29 Justin Ayat 28 FG on punt returns with three, set by Bobby Ahu in 1969. UH 1 4:20 Justin Ayat 56 FG TU 2 10:10 Brad DeVault 32 FG Scoring Summary UH 2 9:12 Chad Owens 75 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) UH 1 13:07 Chad Owens 12 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) TU 2 5:52 James Kilian 1 run (Brad DeVault kick) UN 1 7:45 Chance Kretschmer 1 run (Damon Fine kick) TU 2 0:06 Brad DeVault 42 FG UH 1 6:33 Chad Owens 13 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) UH 3 12:06 Chad Owens 66 punt return (Justin Ayat kick) UN 1 1:47 Damon Fine 26 FG UH 3 2:17 Se‘e Poumele 29 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) UH 2 11:38 West Keliikipi 2 run (Justin Ayat kick) TU 3 0:23 Brad DeVault 45 FG UH 2 9:40 Justin Ayat 40 FG UH 4 13:56 Justin Ayat 39 FG UN 2 5:22 Damon Fine 23 FG UH 4 5:59 Chad Owens 7 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) UH 3 10:49 Justin Ayat 43 FG UH 4 2:33 Michael Brewster 27 run (Justin Ayat kick) UH 3 2:43 Chad Owens 75 punt return (Justin Ayat kick) UH 3 1:16 Uriah Moenoa 1 run (Justin Ayat kick) Team Statistics Golden Hurricane Warriors UN 4 11:30 Talib Wise 1 run (Damon Fine kick) First Downs______18______20 UN 4 4:49 Talib Wise 24 pass from Travis Moore (Damon Fine kick) Total Net Yards ______248 ______525 UH 4 2:17 Bryan Maneafaiga 6 run (Justin Ayat kick) Rushing (Att-Yards) ______33-59 ______23-128 Passing (C-A-I-Yards) ______21-44-1-189______23-45-0-397 Team Statistics Wolf Pack Warriors Sacks Against-Yards ______5-45 ______1-7 First Downs______28______23 Punting ______10-421-42.1 ______6-253-42.2 Total Net Yards ______491 ______573 Fumbles-Lost ______0-0 ______2-0 Rushing (Att-Yards) ______55-233 ______24-251 Penalties-Yards ______11-51 ______15-142 Passing (C-A-I-Yards) ______21-39-2-258______21-35-1-322 Time of Possession ______33:49 ______26:11 Sacks Against-Yards ______4-32 ______1-7 Punting ______4-154-38.5______2-69-34.5 Individual Leaders Fumbles-Lost ______3-1 ______2-1 Rushing (Att-Yards-TD) – TU: Uril Parrish (14-54-0). Hawai‘i: Michael Penalties-Yards ______6-24 ______6-55 Brewster (8-81-1). Time of Possession ______33:47 ______21:13 Passing (Cmp-Yards-TD) – TU: James Kilian (21-189-0). Hawai‘i: Timmy Chang (22-378-3). Individual Leaders Receiving (Rec-Yards-TD) – TU: Caleb Blankenship (6-55-0). Hawai‘i: Rushing (Att-Yards-TD) – UN: Chance Kretschmer (34-178-1). Hawai‘i: Chad Owens (8-182-2). Michael Brewster (9-150-0). Punting (Att-Yards-Avg) – TU: Chris Kindred (10-421-42.1). Hawai‘i: Passing (Cmp-Yards-TD) – UN: Travis Moore (11-130-1). Hawai‘i: Timmy Kurt Milne (6-253-42.2). Chang (21-322-3). Sacks By (No-Yards) – TU: Clint Roundtree (1-7). Hawai‘i: Tanuvasa Moe Receiving (Rec-Yards-TD) – UN: Talib Wise (10-104-1). Hawai‘i: Britton (1-10), Ikaika Curnan (1-9), Lincoln Manutai (1-7), Lui Fuga (1-5). Komine (6-147-0), Chad Owens (7-80-2). Leading Tacklers – TU: Brandon Lohr (6-0-6). Hawai‘i: Lono Manners (6- Punting (Att-Yards-Avg) – UN: Justin Bergendahl (4-154-38.5). Hawai‘i: 2-8). Kurt Milne (2-69-34.5). Sacks By (No-Yards) – UN: Matthew Swan (1-7). Hawai‘i: Tanuvasa Moe (1-13), Melila Purcell (1-12), Matt Faga (1-5), Kila Kamakawiwo‘ole (1-2). Leading Tacklers – UN: Keone Kauo (5-3-8). Hawai‘i: Leonard Peters (5-8- 13), Tanuvasa Moe (3-8-11), Melila Purcell (4-6-10).

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 18 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) 2004 GAME RECAPS & STATISTICS

GAME 5 • OCT. 16, 2004 GAME 6 • OCT. 23, 2004 SUN BOWL (44,381) ALOHA STADIUM (36,264)

1 2 3 4 OT Final 1 2 3 4 OT Final Hawai‘i 13 0 7 0 - 20 San Jose State 7 7 0 14 - 28 UTEP 14 10 20 7 - 51 Hawai‘i 0 24 10 12 - 46

EL PASO, TEXAS – UTEP scored 20 points in the third quarter and Howard HONOLULU – Hawai‘i scored 27 unanswered points in the second and third Jackson rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown, while Jordan Palmer had a quarters and Britton Komine caught nine passes for 159 yards and two touch- career night, completing 28-of-44 passes for 317 yards and five touchdowns to downs to lead the Warriors to a 46-28 win over San Jose State to celebrate help the Miners defeat Hawai‘i, 51-20, Oct. 16 at the Sun Bowl. Homecoming on Oct. 23 at Aloha Stadium. Warrior cornerback Abraham Elimimian tied a school record with three A battered Warrior defense managed to hold San Jose State to 397 yards interceptions, but the performance went unnoticed. Chang, who did not play of total offense, while the Hawai‘i offense gained 449. Quarterback Timmy in the fourth quarter, finished the game 26-of-49 for 294 yards and two touch- Chang finished the game with 318 yards on 25-of-39 passing. He tossed two downs. touchdown passes and as many interceptions. UTEP scored two early touchdowns, taking advantage of a failed fake Warrior slot receiver/return specialist Chad Owens entertained the crowd punt attempt and a 46-yard punt return by Jahmal Fenner. Both drives began with a 71-yard punt return for a touchdown return which to give Hawai‘i a at the UH 18-yard line. commanding 31-14 lead midway through the third quarter. Owens broke the Hawai‘i struck back when Chang orchestrated an 80-yard drive capped by UH career record for most punt returns for touchdowns with four in his career. a 30-yard strike to Gerald Welch to cut the lead to seven. Two plays later, He also tied the season record with three. Both records were set by Bobby Ahu Elimimian intercepted Palmer and returned it 20 yards for a touchdown, but a in 1969. missed PAT allowed UTEP to keep the lead, 14-13. San Jose State took an early lead when Dale Rogers hit Rufus Skillern for Hawai‘i had a chance at its first lead of the game, but a missed field goal a 3-yard tuchdown in the first quarter. Hawai‘i tied the game in the second by Justin Ayat from 29-yards out late in the first quarter stalled the effort. quarter. Chang orchestrated a 14-play drive that consumed 7;24 on the clock, Then Palmer got the Miners back on track with a 12-play, 75-yard drive and capped by a 7-yard touchdown run by Michael Brewster. found Johnnie Lee Higgins from 16-yards out to put the Miners ahead, 21-13, The Spartans regained the lead on a fake field goal attempt when place- early in the second quarter. Reagan Schneider added a 48-yard field goal to kicker Jeff Carr took the pitch and ran six yards into the endzone, but the help the Miners take a 24-13 lead into the locker room. Warriors scored 17 straight points to take a 24-14 lead at the break. UTEP took its first possession after the break, and marched 80 yards in Hawai‘i owned the second half, adding three touchdowns and a field goal. 11 plays to take a 31-13, and the Miners never looked back. San Jose Sate scored a late touchdown to cap the scoring. Chang returned to throw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Welch, his second of the game, to make it 44-20 entering the fourth quarter, but more miscues Scoring Summary on offense and special teams made it impossible for the Warriors to mount a SJSU 1 7:19 Rufus Skillern 3 pass from Dale Rogers (Jeff Carr kick) come back. UH 2 14:55 Michael Brewster 7 run (Justin Ayat kick) SJSU 2 8:36 Jeff Carr 6 run (Jeff Carr kick) Scoring Summary UH 2 5:04 West Keliikipi 1 run (Justin Ayat kick) UTEP 1 11:41 Jonas Crafts 3 pass from Jordan Palmer (Reagan Schneider kick) UH 2 1:07 Britton Komine 46 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) UTEP 1 9:29 Chris Francies 15 pass from Jordan Palmer (Reagan Schneider kick) UH 2 0:00 Justin Ayat 49 FG UH 1 5:36 Gerald Welch 13 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) UH 3 8:29 Chad Owens 71 punt return (Justin Ayat kick) UH 1 5:24 Abraham Elimimian 20 interception return UH 3 1:52 Justin Ayat 20 FG (Justin Ayat kick blocked) SJSU 4 14:27 Brian Watje 20 pass from Dale Rogers (Jeff Carr kick) UTEP 2 10:41 Johnnie Lee Higgins 16 pass from Jordan Palmer UH 4 10:24 West Keliikipi 1 run (Justin Ayat kick failed) (Reagan Schneider kick) UH 4 6:24 Britton Komine 46 pass from Timmy Chang UTEP 2 0:00 Reagan Schneider 48 FG (Justin Ayat kick failed) UTEP 3 11:58 Chris Francies 9 pass from Jordan Palmer (Reagan Schneider kick) SJSU 4 6:12 Tyson Thompson 85 run (Jeff Carr kick) UTEP 3 7:05 Josh Chamois 1 run (Reagan Schneider kick) UTEP 3 4:57 Howard Jackson 5 run (Reagan Schneider kick) Team Statistics Spartans Warriors UH 3 3:26 Gerald Welch 30 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) First Downs______20______23 UTEP 4 9:52 Chris Francies 13 pass from Jordan Palmer (Reagan Schneider kick) Total Net Yards ______397 ______449 Rushing (Att-Yards) ______47-315 ______30-108 Team Statistics Warriors Miners Passing (C-A-I-Yards) ______10-24-1-82______26-40-2-341 First Downs______27______28 Sacks Against-Yards ______1-6 ______0-0 Total Net Yards ______436 ______490 Punting ______4-140-35.0 ______0-0-0 Rushing (Att-Yards) ______14-77 ______42-173 Fumbles-Lost ______2-1 ______2-0 Passing (C-A-I-Yards) ______32-65-2-359______28-45-4-317 Penalties-Yards ______7-65 ______7-46 Sacks Against-Yards ______1-6 ______1-9 Time of Possession ______27:44 ______32:16 Punting ______5-210-42.0 ______5-215-43.0 Fumbles-Lost ______4-2 ______1-0 Individual Leaders Penalties-Yards ______1-5 ______6-56 Rushing (Att-Yards-TD) – SJSU: Tyson Thompson (23-203-1). Hawai‘i: Time of Possession ______27:36 ______32:24 Michael Brewster (15-49-1). Passing (Cmp-Yards-TD) – SJSU: Dale Rogers (10-82-2). Hawai‘i: Timmy Individual Leaders Chang (25-318-2). Rushing (Att-Yards-TD) – Hawai‘i: Kainoa Akina (6-58-0). UTEP: Howard Receiving (Rec-Yards-TD) – SJSU: John Broussard (4-34-0). Hawai‘i: Jackson (28-138-1). Britton Komine (9-159-2). Passing (Cmp-Yards-TD) – Hawai‘i: Timmy Chang (26-294-2). UTEP: Punting (Att-Yards-Avg) – SJSU: Waylon Prather (4-140-35.0). Hawai‘i: Jordan Palmer (28-317-5). None. Receiving (Rec-Yards-TD) – Hawai‘i: Gerald Welch (5-83-2). UTEP: Sacks By (No-Yards) – SJSU: None. Hawai‘i: Chad Kapanui (1-6). Johnnie Lee Higgins (6-104-1). Leading Tacklers – SJSU: Josh Powell (6-4-10). Hawai‘i: Leonard Peters (8- Punting (Att-Yards-Avg) – Hawai‘i: Kurt Milne (5-210-42.0). UTEP: Bryce 1-9), Watson Ho‘ohuli (6-2-8). Benekos (15-215-43.0). Sacks By (No-Yards) – Hawai‘i: Melila Purcell (1-9). UTEP: Thomas Howard (1-6). Leading Tacklers – Hawai‘i: Leonard Peters (8-1-9). UTEP: Robert Rodriguez (7-1-8). WARRIOR FOOTBALL 19 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) 2004 GAME RECAPS & STATISTICS

GAME 7 • OCT. 29, 2004 GAME 8 • NOV. 6, 2004 BRONCO STADIUM (29,591) ALOHA STADIUM (32,879)

1 2 3 4 OT Final 1 2 3 4 OT Final Hawai‘i 3 0 0 0 - 3 Louisiana Tech 7 6 7 3 - 23 Boise State 7 17 38 7 - 69 Hawai‘i 13 14 0 7 - 34

BOISE, IDAHO – On a night of anticipated celebration, when Hawai‘i quar- HONOLULU – Timmy Chang made history by becoming the most prolific terback Timmy Chang was scheduled to break the NCAA career passing passer in college football, accumulating 15,303 yards to surpass Ty Detmer’s record, the Warriors suffered one of the worst losses in school history, 69-3, to record of 15,031 set in 1991, as Hawai‘i defeated Louisiana Tech, 34-23, in a 18th-ranked Boise State, Oct. 29 before a national television audience on Western Athletic Conference game Nov. 6 at Aloha Stadium. ESPN2 at Bronco Stadium. A crowd of 32,879 witnessed one of the greatest moments in UH football Boise State won its 23rd straight Western Athletic Conference game and history when Chang completed a 7-yard touchdown pass to Jason Rivers, five- extended the nation’s longest current win streak to 19 games to remain unde- and-a-half minutes into the first quarter. feated on the season. The feat seemed to have sparked the Warrior Defense which stopped Chang, who finished 14 yards short of the record, did manage to become Louisiana Tech running back Ryan Moats on 3rd-and-3 on the next possession, the NCAA career leader in total offense in the first half and finished the game and then forced a fumble that landed in the hands of cornerback Abraham with 227 passing yards (26-of-53) and four interceptions, and did not throw a Elimimian, who took it 21 yards for a touchdown to put Hawai‘i ahead 13-7. touchdown pass for the first time since Nov. 29, 2003, against Alabama. Tech blocked a Warrior punt and got the ball back on the Hawai‘i 25- Hawai‘i scored on its first possession of the game to take an early, 3-0, yard line, but the Warrior defense again, stopped Moats and a 29-yard field lead on a 38-yard field goal by Justin Ayat. But Boise State answered with 24 goal try by Danny Horwedel sailed wide right. points in the half, and 38 points in the third quarter, on five rushing touch- And then Chang got going, completing five of his next six attempts and downs and a field goal. They added another touchdown in the fourth quarter finding Gerald Welch for a 17-yard touchdown to put the Warriors up, 19-7, on a 50-yard interception for a touchdown by Chris Barrios, making the final midway though the second quarter. score 69-3. Chang’s first miscue came in the third quarter, tossing a pick to Bulldog The Broncos ended up with 589 yards of total offense, the most by a UH cornerback Tramon Williams. The turnover led to a 22-yard field goal by opponent all season, while holding Hawai‘i to a season-low 300 yards of total Horwedel, which cut the Warrior lead to four at 27-23 at the beginning of the offense. They also forced six Hawai‘i turnovers on five interceptions and one fourth quarter. fumble lost. But Chang kept firing away, orchestrating a 9-play, 82-yard drive, capped by a 14-yard touchdown toss to Chad Owens, to put Hawai‘i up, 34-23 with Scoring Summary 11:58 to play. The Warrior defense kept Moats and the Bulldogs out of the UH 1 10:32 Justin Ayat 38 FG endzone on two on more possessions to seal the deal. BSU 1 1:38 Jared Zabransky 9 run (Tyler Jones kick) BSU 2 10:06 Jon Helmandollar 3 run (Tyler Jones kick) Scoring Summary BSU 2 8:33 Jared Zabransky 1 run (Tyler Jones kick) LTU 1 13:20 Ryan Moats 2 run (Danny Horwedel kick) BSU 2 0:00 Tyler Jones 34 FG UH 1 9:27 Jason Rivers 7 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick failed) BSU 3 10:58 Tyler Jones 24 FG UH 1 2:34 Abraham Elimimian 21 fumble return (Justin Ayat kick) BSU 3 9:25 Jon Helmandollar 4 run (Tyler Jones kick) UH 2 7:49 Gerald Welch 17 pass from Timmy Chang BSU 3 7:47 Quinton Jones 38 run (Tyler Jones kick) (Timmy Chang pass failed) BSU 3 4:01 Jared Zabransky 1 run (Tyler Jones kick) LTU 2 5:41 Ryan Moats 15 run (Danny Horwedel kick blocked) BSU 3 2:44 Jared Zabransky 85 run (Tyler Jones kick) UH 2 4:40 Britton Komine 19 pass from Timmy Chang BSU 3 0:03 Jeff Carpenter 26 run (Tyler Jones kick) (Gerald Welch pass) BSU 4 12:04 Chris Barrios 50 INT (Tyler Jones kick) LTU 3 10:47 Tramissian Davis 8 pass from Matt Kubik (Danny Horwedel kick) Team Statistics Warriors Broncos LTU 4 14:56 Danny Horwedel 22 FG First Downs______16______25 UH 4 11:58 Chad Owens 14 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) Total Net Yards ______300 ______589 Rushing (Att-Yards) ______21-73 ______50-425 Team Statistics Bulldogs Warriors Passing (C-A-I-Yards) ______26-55-5-227______11-19-0-164 First Downs______23______20 Sacks Against-Yards ______1-10 ______0-0 Total Net Yards ______422 ______371 Punting ______6-230-38.3 ______3-135-45.0 Rushing (Att-Yards) ______48-275 ______20-86 Fumbles-Lost ______2-1 ______0-0 Passing (C-A-I-Yards) ______12-26-0-147______26-42-1-285 Penalties-Yards ______5-40 ______3-35 Sacks Against-Yards ______2-17 ______0-0 Time of Possession ______31:05 ______28:55 Punting ______6-259-43.2 ______5-155-31.0 Fumbles-Lost ______1-1 ______1-1 Individual Leaders Penalties-Yards ______8-54 ______6-58 Rushing (Att-Yards-TD) – Hawai‘i: Michael Brewster (10-39-0). BSU: Jared Time of Possession ______33:39 ______26:21 Zabransky (10-123-4). Passing (Cmp-Yards-TD) – Hawai‘i: Timmy Chang (26-227-0). BSU: Jared Individual Leaders Zabransky (11-164-0). Rushing (Att-Yards-TD) – LTU: Ryan Moats (38-228-2). Hawai‘i: Michael Receiving (Rec-Yards-TD) – Hawai‘i: Jason Rivers (9-80-0). BSU: T.J. Acree Brewster (11-52-0). (5-69-0). Passing (Cmp-Yards-TD) – LTU: Matt Kubik (12-26-0). Hawai‘i: Timmy Punting (Att-Yards-Avg) – Hawai‘i: Kurt Milne (6-230-38.3). BSU: Kyle Chang (26-42-4). Stringer (3-135-45.0). Receiving (Rec-Yards-TD) – LTU: Tramisssion Davis (3-70-1). Hawai‘i: Sacks By (No-Yards) – Hawai‘i: None. BSU: Mark Onibokun (1-10). Jason Rivers (8-137-1), Chad Owens (10-75-1). Leading Tacklers – Hawai‘i: Leonard Peters (7-9-16). BSU: Andy Avalos (5- Punting (Att-Yards-Avg) – LTU: Matt Butler (6-259-43.2). Hawai‘i: Kurt 3-8). Milne (4-155-38.8). Sacks By (No-Yards) – LTU: None. Hawai‘i: Matt Faga (1-10), Melila Purcell (1-7). Leading Tacklers – LTU: Jeremy Hamilton (4-2-6). Hawai‘i: Leonard Peters (11-1-12).

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 20 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) 2004 GAME RECAPS & STATISTICS

GAME 9 • NOV. 12, 2004 GAME 10 • NOV. 20, 2004 BULLDOG STADIUM (38,956) ALOHA STADIUM (30,864)

1 2 3 4 OT Final 1 2 3 4 OT Final Hawai‘i 3 0 0 0 - 3 Idaho 14 7 0 0 - 21 Fresno State 7 17 38 7 - 69 Hawai‘i 10 28 7 7 - 52

FRESNO, CA – Fresno State took the home field advantage in what has HONOLULU – Behind a revived air attack and an inspired defensive effort, become a traditional Western Athletic Conference rivalry and ran with it to the University of Hawai‘i football team got back on track with a 52-21 win beat Hawai‘i, 70-14, Nov. 12 at Bulldog Stadium. over Idaho Nov. 20 at Aloha Stadium. With the win the Warriors evened their Hawai‘i suffered its fifth-straight road loss and were winless on the road record at 5-5 and kept their postseason hopes alive. for the first time since the 2000 season. Jason Rivers proved to be the X-factor for UH with a school record four The lone bright spot of the evening came in the second quarter when slot touchdown receptions, all of them coming in the first half. The sophomore receiver Chad Owens became the school’s career all-purpose yards leader on an wide receiver scored three of his touchdowns during a second quarter surge 11-yard reception. Owens, who broke running back Gary Allen’s record of that put Hawai‘i up for good and gave Warriors its fifth straight home win this 4,558 yards set from 1978-81, has 4,586 all-purpose yards in 39 career games. season. The Vandals, meanwhile, ended its season at 3-9. Warrior quarterback Timmy Chang finished the game with completing After falling behind 14-10 after one quarter, UH responded with 21 26-of-43 passes for 167 yards. Fresno State took command from the start, scor- unanswered points and didn't look back. Rivers scored two of his touchdowns ing touchdowns on seven of its first eight possessions of the game, three by tail- during a four-minute span early in the second quarter as Hawai'i turned a back Bryson Sumlin, to take a 49-0 lead in the first half. It was the worst first- four-point deficit into a 24-14 lead. half deficit in the modern era of UH football. Britton Komine's 13-yard touchdown with 7:44 left in the second quarter Sumlin gained a career-high 210 yards in the first half, while the Bulldogs capped the run and eventually took a 38-17 lead at the break behind 28 sec- out-gained the Warriors 512 to 134 before the break. ond-quarter points. The Bulldogs boasted two 100-yard rushers in the first half alone as The Warrior defense gave perhaps its best performance of the year. UH Wendell Mathis gained 119 yards and scored twice. The Sumlin-Mathis tan- recorded a season-high 10 sacks, tying the school record set in 1989, and shut dem was averaging 120.1 yards per game entering the contest. out the Idaho offense second-half. Despite giving up 21 first-half points, UH Sumlin finished the game with 220 yards and three touchdowns on 18 forced two first-half fumbles with a key defensive stop coming in the final carries, while Mathis had 176 yards on 26 carries and three scores. Hawai‘i minute of the first half. With Idaho driving deep into Warrior territory Brad scored its first touchdown of the game on a 18-yard run by running back Kalilimoku forced Vandal running back Willie Sipoloa to cough up the ball Michael Brewster in the third quarter. The score was set-up by an interception and Leonard Peters recovered the fumble to help preserve UH's 17-point lead by defensive end Kila Kamakawiwo‘ole, the first of his career, which gave the and halt any momentum the Vandals looked to take into the locker room. Warriors the ball in Bulldog territory for the first time in the game. Scoring Summary Scoring Summary UH 1 10:57 Justin Ayat 44 FG FSU 1 11:20 Bryson Sumlin 1 run (Brett Visintainer kick) UI 1 6:40 Bobby Bernal-Wood 8 pass from Michael Harrington FSU 1 5:34 Bryson Sumlin 22 run (Brett Visintainer kick) (Mike Barrow kick) FSU 1 1:54 Paul Pinegar 1 run (Brett Visintainer kick) UH 1 5:50 Jason Rivers 27 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) FSU 2 14:55 Wendell Mathis 14 run (Brett Visintainer kick) UI 1 5:08 Desmond Belton 26 pass from Christan Populis FSU 2 11:51 Wendell Mathis 4 run (Brett Visintainer kick) (Mike Barrow kick) FSU 2 2:24 Bryson Sumlin 12 run (Brett Visintainer kick) UH 2 14:04 Jason Rivers 22 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) FSU 2 0:41 Adam Jennings 3 pass from Paul Pinegar (Brett Visintainer kick) UH 2 10:23 Jason Rivers 16 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) UH 3 10:08 Michael Brewster 18 run (Justin Ayat kick) UH 2 7:44 Britton Komine 13 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) FSU 3 2:13 Wendell Mathis 1 run (Clint Stitser kick) UI 2 4:02 Bobby Bernal-Wood 14 pass from Michael Harrington FSU 4 14:29 Robbie Dubois 1 run (Clint Stitser kick) (Mike Barrow kick) UH 4 9:01 Jason Rivers 6 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) UH 2 3:19 Jason Rivers 15 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) FSU 4 2:50 Matt Rivera 21 run (Clint Stitser kick) UH 3 6:59 Gerald Welch 11 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) UH 4 0:23 Kala Latuselu 4 run (Justin Ayat kick) Team Statistics Warriors Bulldogs First Downs______18______29 Team Statistics Vandals Warriors Total Net Yards ______273 ______679 First Downs______20______27 Rushing (Att-Yards) ______22-106 ______64-503 Total Net Yards ______334 ______500 Passing (C-A-I-Yards) ______26-45-2-167 ______8-11-1-176 Rushing (Att-Yards) ______36-92 ______25-87 Sacks Against-Yards ______1-5 ______0-0 Passing (C-A-I-Yards) ______19-29-0-242______27-38-3-413 Punting ______6-235-39.2______1-18-18.0 Sacks Against-Yards ______10-59 ______3-15 Fumbles-Lost ______3-2 ______3-2 Punting ______7-254-36.3______2-80-40.0 Penalties-Yards ______4-28 ______7-85 Fumbles-Lost ______4-2 ______0-0 Time of Possession ______27:40 ______32:20 Penalties-Yards ______2-20 ______7-64 Time of Possession ______29:14 ______30:46 Individual Leaders Rushing (Att-Yards-TD) – Hawai‘i: Michael Brewster (14-101-1). FSU: Individual Leaders Bryson Sumlin (18-220-3), Wendell Mathis (23-176-3). Rushing (Att-Yards-TD) – UI: Rolly Lumbala (12-90-0). Hawai‘i: Michael Passing (Cmp-Yards-TD) – Hawai‘i: Timmy Chang (226-167-1). FSU: Paul Brewster (8-50-0). Pinegar (8-176-1). Passing (Cmp-Yards-TD) – UI: Michael Harrrington (14-196-2). Hawai‘i: Receiving (Rec-Yards-TD) – Hawai‘i: Jason Rivers (8-54-1). FSU: Matt Timmy Chang (23-31-6). Rivera (2-60-0). Receiving (Rec-Yards-TD) – UI: Bobby Bernal-Wood (9-139-2). Hawai‘i: Punting (Att-Yards-Avg) – Hawai‘i: Kurt Milne (6-235-39.2). FSU: Mike Jason Rivers (9-167-4). Lingua (1-18-18.0). Punting (Att-Yards-Avg) – UI: Mike Barrow (7-254-36.3). Hawai‘i: Kurt Sacks By (No-Yards) – Hawai‘i: None. FSU: Tyler Clutts (1-5). Milne (2-80-40.0). Leading Tacklers – Hawai‘i: Watson Ho‘ohuli (13-2-15). FSU: James Sacks By (No-Yards) – UI: Curtis Bibolet (2-8). Hawai‘i: Lincoln Manutai Sanders (3-6-9). (2-14). Leading Tacklers – UI: Cole Snyder (8-3-11). Hawai‘i: Brad Kalilimoku (5- 2-7), Leonard Peters (5-2-7).

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 21 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) 2004 GAME RECAPS & STATISTICS

GAME 11 • NOV. 27, 2004 GAME 12 • DEC. 4, 2004 ALOHA STADIUM (33,846) ALOHA STADIUM (41,654)

1 2 3 4 OT Final 1 2 3 4 OT Final Northwestern 13 7 13 8 - 41 Michigan State 14 14 0 10 - 38 Hawai‘i 0 28 21 0 - 49 Hawai‘i 0 14 13 14 - 41

HONOLULU – Hawai‘i Chad Owens scored five touchdowns, while Timmy HONOLULU – Slot receiver Chad Owens caught for a career-high 283 yards Chang threw for a season-high 405 yards and four scores, to lead Hawai‘i over and four touchdowns and quarterback Timmy Chang threw for a season-high Northwestern, 49-41, in a thriller Nov. 27 at Aloha Stadium. 416 yards and as many touchdowns to help Hawai‘i come from behind to On paper, this game looked to be all offense, but the Warrior defense also defeat Michigan State, 41-38, and earn an invitation to the Sheraton Hawai‘i made big plays, including a goal line stand to retain a 49-33 lead in the fourth Bowl, Dec. 4 at Aloha Stadium. quarter. The defense also limited the Wildcat offense to 5-of-14 on 3rd-down With it back against the wall, Hawai‘i erased a 21-point deficit on a night conversions. Warrior fans bid farewell to 25 seniors in the post-game celebration. On offense, Chang got off to a slow start, throwing two interceptions in Michigan State scored the first 21 points of the game on a 15-yard touch- his first six pass attempts. The second pick led to a 24-yard touchdown pass down pass from Drew Stanton to Eric Knott, and 2-and 1-yard runs by Jehuu from Brett Basanez to wide receiver Kim Thompson to give the Wildcats an Caulcrick and Jason Teague respectively. early 7-0 lead. Hawai‘i finally got on the board on an 80-yard drive, highlighted by a 50- Chang found his groove in the second quarter, completing 10-of-15 pass- yard pass from Chang to Owens. Running back West Keliikipi, who led all es for 210 yards and three touchdowns, all to Owens. The Warriors took a 21- Warriors with 14 carries for 48 yards, scored from 1-yard out to cap the drive. 20 lead when West Keliikipi bullied his way into the end zone from six yards But Teague scored his second touchdown to put the Spartans up, 28-14, out with 2:20 remaining in the half. heading into the locker room. Hawai‘i got the ball back with 26 second left in the first half after the The Warriors came out fired up in the second half. After the defense Warrior defense forced a Northwestern punt. Three plays later, Chang hit forced a three-and-out, Chang hit Owens on the first play from scrimmage for Owens on the far sideline for a 35-yard touchdown to put the Warriors ahead a 51-yard touchdown to make it a seven-point game (28-21). 28-21 going into the locker room. Chang and the Warriors scored at the 3:35 mark in the third quarter. Owens greeted the third quarter with a career-long 76-yard punt return Owens caught a 9-yard pass from Chang, but game-tying PAT attempt, from for a touchdown to put the Warriors ahead 35-20. 35-yards out due to penalties, was blocked. The Wildcats blocked a punt and T.J. Jones returned it 18 yards for a Michigan State took a four-point lead when Dave Rayner hit a 49-yard touchdown to bring Northwestern to within eight with 6:55 to play. Warrior field goal at the beginning of the fourth quarter. safety Leonard Peters intercepted Basanez at the 11-yard line with 1:06 left, But Hawai‘i refused to lose. Chang orchestrated a 12-play, 80-yard drive, allowing Hawai‘i to run out the clock. and capped it with a 1-yard touchdown run on 4th-and goal, to take the lead for good, 31-34, with 9:22 left to play in the game. Scoring Summary NU 1 11:47 Kim Thompson 24 pass from Brett Basanez (Joel Howells kick) Scoring Summary NU 1 3:56 Joel Howells 43 FG MSU 1 8:21 Eric Knott 15 pass from Drew Stanton (Dave Rayner kick) NU 1 2:16 Joel Howells 46 FG MSU 1 1:31 Jehuu Caulcrick 2 run (Dave Rayner kick) UH 2 10:54 Chad Owens 11 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) MSU 2 9:32 Jason Teague 1 run (Dave Rayner kick) NU 2 7:41 Brett Basanez 1 run (Joel Howells kick) UH 2 7:53 West Keliikipi 1 run (Justin Ayat kick) UH 2 6:26 Chad Owens 40 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) UH 2 0:56 Chad Owens 36 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) UH 2 2:20 west Keliikipi 6 run (Justin Ayat kick) MSU 2 0:24 Jason Teague 8 run (Dave Rayner kick) UH 2 0:07 Chad Owens 35 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) UH 3 13:56 Chad Owens 51 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) UH 3 12:43 Chad Owens 76 punt return (Justin Ayat kick) UH 3 3:36 Chad Owens 9 pass from Timmy Chang NU 3 10:29 Brett Basanez 6 run (Joel Howells kick) (Justin Ayat kick blocked) UH 3 6:29 Chad Owens 6 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) MSU 4 14:05 Dave Rayner 49 FG NU 3 3:48 Brett Basanez 6 run (Joel Howells kick blocked) UH 4 9:22 Timmy Chang 1 run (Justin Ayat kick) UH 3 0:29 Chad Owens 16 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) UH 4 3:43 Chad Owens 16 pass from Timmy Chang (Justin Ayat kick) NU 4 6:55 T.J. Jones 18 blocked punt return (Brandon Horn pass) MSU 4 1:31 Jason Teague 1 run (Dave Rayner kick)

Team Statistics Wildcats Warriors Team Statistics Spartans Warriors First Downs______24______27 First Downs______26______23 Total Net Yards ______535 ______498 Total Net Yards ______598 ______536 Rushing (Att-Yards) ______46-216 ______23-93 Rushing (Att-Yards) ______49-268 ______23-120 Passing (C-A-I-Yards) ______19-41-1-319______31-58-2-405 Passing (C-A-I-Yards) ______22-33-0-330______29-49-0-416 Sacks Against-Yards ______0-0 ______1-2 Sacks Against-Yards ______1-5 ______0-0 Punting ______6-237-39.5 ______4-133-32.2 Punting ______4-172-43.0 ______4-161-40.2 Fumbles-Lost ______3-0 ______1-0 Fumbles-Lost ______0-0 ______0-0 Penalties-Yards ______13-116 ______6-41 Penalties-Yards ______16-119 ______5-35 Time of Possession ______30:32 ______29:28 Time of Possession ______33:09 ______26:51

Individual Leaders Individual Leaders Rushing (Att-Yards-TD) – NU: Noah Herron (27-90-0). Hawai‘i: West Rushing (Att-Yards-TD) – MSU: DeAndrea Cobb (16-128-0). Hawai‘i: Keliikipi (9-43-2). West Keliikipi (14-48-1). Passing (Cmp-Yards-TD) – NU: Brett Basanez (19-319-1). Hawai‘i: Timmy Passing (Cmp-Yards-TD) – MSU: Drew Stanton (22-330-1). Hawai‘i: Chang (31-405-4). Timmy Chang (29-416-4). Receiving (Rec-Yards-TD) – NU: Shaun Herbert (5-110-0). Hawai‘i: Chad Receiving (Rec-Yards-TD) – MSU: Jerramy Scott (5-107-0). Hawai‘i: Chad Owens (9-155-4). Owens (13-283-4). Punting (Att-Yards-Avg) – NU: Brian Huffman (6-237-39.5). Hawai‘i: Punting (Att-Yards-Avg) – MSU: Brandon Fields (4-172-43.0). Hawai‘i: Kurt Milne (3-133-44.3). Kurt Milne (4-161-40.2). Sacks By (No-Yards) – NU: John Pickens (1-2). Hawai‘i: None. Sacks By (No-Yards) – MSU: None. Hawai‘i: Darrell Tautofi (1-5). Leading Tacklers – NU: John Pickens (7-3-10), Tim McGarigle (5-5-10). Leading Tacklers – MSU: Greg Cooper (2-6-8). Hawai‘i: Watson Ho‘ohuli Hawai‘i: Leonard Peters (8-3-11), Watson Ho‘ohuli (4-7-11). (5-7-12), Abraham Elimimian (5-6-11), Leonard Peters (5-6-11).

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 22 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) 2004 STATISTICS RECORD OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRAL PASSING G Effic Att-Cmp-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G ALL GAMES 7-5-0 7-1-0 0-4-0 0-0-0 Chang, T. 12 132.53 556-327-13 58.8 3853 34 75 321.1 CONFERENCE 4-4-0 4-0-0 0-4-0 0-0-0 Akina, K. 7 31.87 19-7-4 36.8 84 0 19 12.0 NON-CONFERENCE 3-1-0 3-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Rolovich, J. 2 63.85 8-4-1 50.0 37 0 16 18.5 Kapanui, C. 11 0.00 2-0-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 DATE OPPONENT W/L SCORE ATTEND Team 10 0.00 2-0-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 Sept. 4, 2004 Florida Atlantic L 28-35 35,624 Milne, K. 12 0.00 1-0-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 Sept. 18, 2004 at Rice * L 29-41 8,109 Satcher, B. 1 293.20 1-1-0 100.0 23 0 23 23.0 Oct. 2, 2004 Tulsa * W 44-16 44,429 Total 12 127.50 589-339-18 57.6 3997 34 75 333.1 Oct. 9, 2004 Nevada * W 48-26 35,078 Opponents 12 125.60 369-205-13 55.6 2640 19 62 220.0 Oct. 16, 2004 at UTEP * L 20-51 44,381 Oct. 23, 2004 San Jose State * W 46-28 36,264 RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G Oct. 29, 2004 at Boise State * L 3-69 29,591 Brewster, M. 12 106 694 32 662 6.2 6 42 55.2 Nov. 6, 2004 Louisiana Tech * W 34-23 32,987 Keliikipi, W. 11 66 317 8 309 4.7 6 21 28.1 Nov. 12, 2004 at Fresno State * L 14-70 38,956 Akina, K. 7 12 110 8 102 8.5 0 28 14.6 Nov. 20, 2004 Idaho W 52-21 30,864 Satcher, B. 1 6 36 2 34 5.7 0 15 34.0 Nov. 27, 2004 Northwestern W 49-41 33,846 Latuselu, K. 7 7 31 2 29 4.1 1 12 4.1 Dec. 4, 2004 Michigan State W 41-38 41,654 Maneafaiga, B. 1 4 21 2 19 4.8 1 13 19.0 Chang, T. 12 34 118 100 18 0.5 1 22 1.5 TEAM STATISTICS HAWAI‘I OPP Bass, M. 1 2 5 0 5 2.5 0 3 5.0 SCORING ______408 ______459 Rolovich, J. 2 1 5 0 5 5.0 0 5 2.5 Points Per Game ______34.0 ______38.2 Owens, C. 12 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 FIRST DOWNS ______265 ______295 Team 10 9 0 20 -20 -2.2 0 0 -2.0 Rushing ______62 ______164 Total 12 248 1337 174 1163 4.7 15 42 96.9 Passing ______189 ______119 Opponents 12 573 3444 333 3111 5.4 39 89 259.2 Penalty ______14 ______12 RUSHING YARDAGE______1163 ______3111 RECEIVING G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G Yards gained rushing ______1337 ______3444 Owens, C. 12 94 1176 12.5 15 75 98.0 Yards lost rushing ______174 ______333 Rivers, J. 12 69 825 12.0 6 39 68.8 Rushing Attempts______248 ______573 Komine, B. 12 49 744 15.2 4 62 62.0 Average Per Rush ______4.7 ______5.4 Welch, G. 12 39 430 11.0 4 30 35.8 Average Per Game ______96.9 ______259.2 Brewster, M. 12 34 273 8.0 1 31 22.8 TDs Rushing ______15 ______39 Dickerson, R. 12 15 143 9.5 1 31 11.9 PASSING YARDAGE ______3997 ______2640 Keliikipi, W. 11 15 117 7.8 0 26 10.6 Att-Comp-Int______589-339-18 ______369-205-13 Poumele, S. 6 13 151 11.6 2 29 25.2 Average Per Pass ______6.8 ______7.2 Sample, I. 4 7 71 10.1 0 24 17.8 Average Per Catch ______11.8 ______12.9 Ferguson, J. 10 2 60 30.0 0 44 6.0 Average Per Game ______333.1 ______220.0 Weems, M. 3 1 6 6.0 0 6 2.0 TDs Passing ______34 ______19 Melson, R. 6 1 1 1.0 0 1 0.2 TOTAL OFFENSE ______5160 ______5751 Moenoa, U. 8 0 0 0.0 1 0 0.0 Total Plays ______837 ______942 Total 12 339 3997 11.8 34 75 333.1 Average Per Play ______6.2 ______6.1 Opponents 12 205 2640 12.9 19 62 220.0 Average Per Game ______430.0 ______479.2 KICK RETURNS: #-YARDS______55-1078 ______41-1050 PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long PUNT RETURNS: #-YARDS ______33-442 ______37-405 Owens, C. 31 441 14.2 4 76 INT RETURNS: #-YARDS ______13-65 ______18-195 Ferguson, J. 2 -2 -1.0 0 0 KICK RETURN AVERAGE ______19.6 ______25.6 Hogan, O. 0 3 0.0 0 3 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE ______13.4 ______10.9 Total 33 442 13.4 4 76 INT RETURN AVERAGE______5.0 ______10.8 Opponents 37 405 10.9 1 62 FUMBLES-LOST ______18-7 ______23-9 PENALTIES-YARDS ______72-604 ______99-807 INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg TD Long Average Per Game ______50.3 ______67.2 Elimimian, A. 5 30 6.0 1 20 PUNTS-YARDS______52-1983 ______55-2201 Peters, L. 4 20 5.0 0 15 Average Per Punt ______38.1 ______40.0 Hollingsworth 1 0 0.0 0 0 Net punt average ______30.3 ______32.0 Kamakawiwoole K 1 15 15.0 0 15 TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME ______27:49 ______32:11 Patton, K. 1 0 0.0 0 0 3RD-DOWN CONVERSIONS ______70/161 ______83/178 Moe, T. 1 0 0.0 0 0 3rd-Down Pct ______43%______47% Total 13 65 5.0 1 20 4TH-DOWN CONVERSIONS ______5/15 ______13/20 Opponents 18 195 10.8 1 50 4th-Down Pct ______33%______65% SACKS BY-YARDS ______27-186 ______16-96 KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long MISC YARDS______40 ______0 Ferguson, J. 32 679 21.2 0 66 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED ______55 ______60 Dickerson, R. 13 284 21.8 0 40 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ______10-14 ______15-18 Maneafaiga, B. 2 34 17.0 0 19 PAT-ATTEMPTS ______46-52 ______52-57 Latuselu, K. 2 14 7.0 0 8 ATTENDANCE ______294404 ______121037 Owens, C. 2 45 22.5 0 28 Games/Avg Per Game ______8/36800 ______4/30259 Faimealelei, J. 1 15 15.0 0 15 Neutral Site Games ______0/0 Kafentzis, L. 1 -5 -5.0 0 0 Kapanui, C. 1 5 5.0 0 5 SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Cole, C. 1 7 7.0 0 7 Hawai‘i 73 138 123 74 0 408 Total 55 1078 19.6 0 66 Opponents 121 129 104 98 7 459 Opponents 41 1050 25.6 0 59

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 23 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) 2004 STATISTICS |------PATs ------| ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points Owens, C. 12 0 1176 441 45 0 1662 138.5 Owens, C. 19 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 114 Brewster, M. 12 662 273 0 0 0 935 77.9 Ayat, J. 0 10-14 46-52 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 76 Rivers, J. 12 0 825 0 0 0 825 68.8 Brewster, M. 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 42 Komine, B. 12 0 744 0 0 0 744 62.0 Keliikipi, W. 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 Ferguson, J. 10 0 60 -2 679 0 737 73.7 Rivers, J. 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 Welch, G. 12 0 430 0 0 0 430 35.8 Welch, G. 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0 26 Dickerson, R. 12 0 143 0 284 0 427 35.6 Komine, B. 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 24 Keliikipi, W. 11 309 117 0 0 0 426 38.7 Elimimian, A. 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 Poumele, S. 6 0 151 0 0 0 151 25.2 Poumele, S. 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 Akina, K. 7 102 0 0 0 0 102 14.6 Moenoa, U. 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Sample, I. 4 0 71 0 0 0 71 17.8 Latuselu, K. 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Maneafaiga, B. 1 19 0 0 34 0 53 53.0 Dickerson, R. 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Latuselu, K. 7 29 0 0 14 0 43 6.1 Maneafaiga, B. 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Satcher, B. 1 34 0 0 0 0 34 34.0 Chang, T. 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1-3 0 0 6 Elimimian, A. 11 0 0 0 0 30 30 2.7 Total 55 10-14 46-52 0-0 1 1-3 0 0 408 Peters, L. 12 0 0 0 0 20 20 1.7 Opponents 60 15-18 52-57 0-0 1 1-3 0 0 459 Chang, T. 12 18 0 0 0 0 18 1.5 Kamakawiwoole K 10 0 0 0 0 15 15 1.5 TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G Faimealelei, J. 9 0 0 0 15 0 15 1.7 Chang, T. 12 590 18 3853 3871 322.6 Cole, C. 6 0 0 0 7 0 7 1.2 Brewster, M. 12 106 662 0 662 55.2 Weems, M. 3 0 6 0 0 0 6 2.0 Keliikipi, W. 11 66 309 0 309 28.1 Rolovich, J. 2 5 0 0 0 0 5 2.5 Akina, K. 7 31 102 84 186 26.6 Bass, M. 1 5 0 0 0 0 5 5.0 Satcher, B. 1 7 34 23 57 57.0 Kapanui, C. 11 0 0 0 5 0 5 0.5 Rolovich, J. 2 9 5 37 42 21.0 Hogan, O. 7 0 0 3 0 0 3 0.4 Latuselu, K. 7 7 29 0 29 4.1 Melson, R. 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 0.2 Maneafaiga, B. 1 4 19 0 19 19.0 Kafentzis, L. 11 0 0 0 -5 0 -5 -0.5 Bass, M. 1 2 5 0 5 5.0 Team 10 -20 0 0 0 0 -20 -2.0 Team 10 11 -20 0 -20 -2.0 Total 12 1163 3997 442 1078 65 6745 562.1 Total 12 837 1163 3997 5160 430.0 Opponents 12 3111 2640 405 1050 195 7401 616.8 Opponents 12 942 3111 2640 5751 479.2

FUMBLE RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long Peters, L. 1 19 19.0 0 19 UH INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME PASSING Elimimian, A. 1 21 21.0 1 21 Broadway, L. 1 0 0.0 0 0 CHANG Total 3 40 13.3 1 21 PASSING Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds Effic Opponents 3 0 0.0 0 0 Florida Atlantic 66 38 0 57.6 302 2 30 1 6 106.0 Rice 50 34 0 68.0 363 3 31 5 37 148.8 PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 Blkd Tulsa 43 22 0 51.2 378 3 75 1 7 148.0 Milne, K. 50 1983 39.7 55 4 3 13 0 Nevada 35 21 1 60.0 322 3 62 1 7 159.9 Team 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 UTEP 49 26 0 53.1 294 2 44 1 6 116.9 Total 52 1983 38.1 55 4 3 13 2 San Jose State 39 25 2 64.1 318 2 46 0 0 139.3 Opponents 55 2201 40.0 64 6 0 10 0 Boise State 53 26 4 49.1 227 0 26 1 10 69.9 Louisiana Tech 42 26 1 61.9 285 4 37 0 0 145.6 FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk Fresno State 43 26 1 60.5 167 1 14 0 0 96.1 Ayat, J. 10-14 71.4 0-0 3-4 2-4 4-4 1-2 56 0 Idaho 31 23 2 74.2 376 6 38 3 15 227.0 Northwestern 56 31 2 55.4 405 4 45 1 2 132.5 FG SEQUENCE Hawai‘i OPPONENTS Michigan State 49 29 0 59.2 416 4 51 0 0 157.4 Florida Atlantic - (43),(33),(49) TOTALS 556 327 13 58.8 3853 34 75 14 90 132.5 Rice (25) 29 Tulsa (28),(56),(39) (32),(42),(45) Nevada (40),36,(43) (26),(23),46 AKINA UTEP 29 (48) PASSING. Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds Effic San Jose State (49),52,(20) - Tulsa 2 1 0 50.0 19 0 19 0 0 129.8 Boise State (38) (34),(24) UTEP 14 6 2 42.9 65 0 16 1 1 53.3 Louisiana Tech - 29,(22) Boise State 2 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 -100.0 Fresno State - - Fresno State 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 1 5 -200.0 Idaho (44) - TOTALS 19 7 4 36.8 84 0 19 2 6 31.9 Northwestern 32 (43),(46) Michigan State - (49) SATCHER PASSING. Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds Effic Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made San Jose State 1 1 0 100.0 23 0 23 0 0 293.2 TOTALS 1 1 0 100.0 23 0 23 0 0 293.2

ROLOVICH PASSING. Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds Effic Idaho 7 4 1 57.1 37 0 16 0 0 73.0 Northwestern 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 TOTALS 8 4 1 50.0 37 0 16 0 0 63.8

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 24 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) DEFENSE

|------Tackles------| |-Sacks-| |----Pass Def----| |----Fumbles----| Blkd DEFENSIVE LEADERS GP Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yards Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf 42 Peters, L. 12 69 42 111 6.0-27 1.0-7 4-20 5 4 1-19 3 . . 55 Ho`ohuli, W. 11 41 33 74 9.0-21 0.5-7 . 2 . . 1 . . 98 Purcell, M. 12 42 27 69 15.5-71 6.0-49 . 4 7 . 1 1 . 45 Moe, T. 8 26 32 58 5.5-28 2.0-23 1-0 . 5 . 1 . . 37 Elimimian, A. 11 41 17 58 3.5-10 0.5-7 5-30 7 1 2-21 . 1 . 24 Patton, K. 10 34 17 51 0.5-0 . 1-0 2 . 1-0 . . . 5 Kapanui, C. 11 23 27 50 3.0-10 1.0-6 . . 4 . 1 . . 30 Kamakawiwoole K 10 24 22 46 8.5-22 3.0-11 1-15 . 2 1-0 . . . 22 Broadway, L. 12 27 18 45 . . . 4 . 1-0 . . . 99 Fuga, L. 12 21 13 34 7.5-16 2.0-11 . . 3 1-0 1 . . 8A Kafentzis, L. 11 18 15 33 2.5-11 1.0-6 . 2 1 . . . . 96 Faga, M. 12 13 19 32 5.5-24 3.0-17 . . 6 . . . . 15 Manners, L. 6 16 14 30 0.5-1 . . 1 . . . . . 51 Curnan, I. 9 17 11 28 2.5-12 1.0-9 . . 2 1-0 . . . 43 Kalilimoku, B. 11 11 13 24 1.0-3 . . 1 1 . 1 . . 91 Alama-Francis 10 15 7 22 2.0-6 . . . 1 . . 1 . 50 Manutai, L. 11 10 10 20 3.0-21 3.0-21 . 1 . . . . . 36 Hogan, O. 7 14 2 16 1.0-1 . . 1 . . . . . 90 Akpan, N. 10 7 9 16 2.0-7 . . 2 1 . . 1 . 95 Tautofi, Dar. 11 8 6 14 2.0-8 1.0-5 . . . . 1 . . 49 Paepule, T. 8 7 6 13 1.0-3 . . . . . 1 . . 13 Lutu-Carroll, P 8 7 6 13 2.0-4 1.0-3 . . . . 1 . . 3C Keomaka, R. 8 6 6 12 ...... 58 Allen-Jones, CJ 10 6 5 11 1.0-4 1.0-4 ...... 28 Hollingsworth 6 6 4 10 . . 1-0 1 . . . . . 10 Moreland, T. 8 7 3 10 1.0-1 . . 1 . . . . . 12 Bass, R. 6 4 4 8 . . . 1 . . 1 . . 68 LaCount, K. 6 1 3 4 ...... 44 Quinabo, K. 5 3 1 4 ...... 9A Manuma, M. 8 . 4 4 0.5-1 . . 3 . . . . . 73 Sauafea, L. 5 2 2 4 ...... 29 Noa, Ki. 9 4 . 4 . . . . 3 . . . . 31 Cole, C. 6 2 1 3 ...... 84 Rivers, J. 12 3 . 3 ...... 1 . . 25 Milne, K. 12 2 1 3 ...... 2B Lau, M. 6 1 2 3 ...... 59 Faavi, D. 8 2 1 3 ...... 61 Runge, B. 10 1 2 3 ...... 11 Blackburn, I. 3 2 1 3 ...... 38 Welch, G. 12 1 2 3 ...... 47 Ayat, J. 12 3 . 3 ...... 48 Harley, P. 2 2 . 2 ...... 52 Noa, Ka. 6 1 1 2 ...... 82 Dickerson, R. 12 1 1 2 ...... 40 Faimealelei, J. 9 2 . 2 ...... 33 Melson, R. 6 1 1 2 ...... 93 Watson, K. 2 1 1 2 0.5-1 ...... 46 Fergerstrom, V. 8 . 2 2 ...... 9 Komine, B. 12 1 1 2 0.5-3 ...... 6A Murray, D. 2 1 . 1 ...... 53 Tautofi, Dan. 7 . 1 1 ...... 94 Tuioti-Mariner 3 1 . 1 ...... 26 Miranda, N. 4 1 . 1 ...... 8 Akina, K. 7 . 1 1 ...... 16 Keliikipi, W. 11 1 . 1 ...... 6 Brewster, M. 12 . 1 1 0.5-2 ...... 2 Owens, C. 12 . 1 1 ...... 70 Esera, T. 10 ...... 1-0 . . . Total 12 560 419 979 88-318 27-186 13-65 38 41 9-40 14 4 . Opponents 12 428 311 739 44.0-174 16-96 18-195 46 29 7-0 9 4 .

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 25 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) HAWAI‘I INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME

RUSHING No-Yds/TD FAU at Rice Tulsa Nevada at UTEP SJSU at BSU La Tech at FSU Idaho NW MSU Brewster, M. 106-662/6 6-26/2 6-31/1 8-81/1 9-150/0 5-20/0 15-49/1 10-39/0 11-52/0 14-101/1 8-50/0 8-23/0 6-40/0 Keliikipi, W. 66-309/6 DNP - 10-64/0 3-31/1 2-5/0 6-21/2 9-38/0 6-38/0 2-3/0 5-18/0 9-43/2 14-48/1 Akina, K. 12-102/0 DNP DNP - 4-44/0 6-58/0 DNP - - 2-0/0 - DNP DNP Satcher, B. 6-34/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 6-34/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Latuselu, K. 7-29/1 DNP DNP - - DNP 1-2/0 DNP DNP 1-3/0 5-24/1 - - Maneafaiga, B. 4-19/1 DNP DNP DNP 4-19/1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Chang, T. 34-18/1 2--4/0 7--24/0 3--5/0 3-8/0 1--6/0 1-3/0 2--4/0 - 3--1/0 5--10/0 4-29/0 3-32/1 Rolovich, J. 1-5/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-5/0 - DNP Bass, M. 2-5/0 2-5/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Owens, C. 1-0/0 ------1-0/0 - - Team 9--20/0 DNP - 2--12/0 1--1/0 - 1--1/0 DNP 3--4/0 - - 2--2/0 -

RECEIVING No-Yds/TD FAU at Rice Tulsa Nevada at UTEP SJSU at BSU La Tech at FSU Idaho NW MSU Owens, C. 94-1176/15 13-89/1 10-91/1 8-182/2 7-80/2 5-33/0 4-41/0 6-54/0 10-75/1 6-30/0 3-63/0 9-155/4 13-283/4 Rivers, J. 69-825/6 6-56/0 3-36/0 6-82/0 2-17/0 5-51/0 3-31/0 9-80/0 8-137/1 8-54/1 9-167/4 5-68/0 5-46/0 Komine, B. 49-744/4 2-44/0 3-58/0 3-33/0 6-147/0 6-49/0 9-159/2 3-30/0 3-36/1 3-23/0 4-56/1 5-88/0 2-21/0 Welch, G. 39-430/4 5-47/0 1-5/0 1-19/0 - 5-83/2 4-51/0 4-37/0 3-34/1 1-5/0 4-47/1 7-61/0 4-41/0 Brewster, M. 34-273/1 6-26/0 7-59/1 - 2-22/0 3-32/0 3-40/0 1-1/0 2-3/0 3-29/0 1-26/0 4-22/0 2-13/0 Poumele, S. 13-151/2 4-26/1 DNP 4-64/1 3-36/0 1-20/0 1-5/0 DNP DNP DNP - DNP DNP Dickerson, R. 15-143/1 2-14/0 6-64/1 - 1-20/0 1-9/0 - 1-4/0 - 3-21/0 - 1-11/0 - Keliikipi, W. 15-117/0 DNP - 1-17/0 - 2-17/0 2-14/0 2-21/0 - 2-5/0 3-31/0 - 3-12/0 Sample, I. 7-71/0 DNP 4-50/0 - - 3-21/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Ferguson, J. 2-60/0 DNP DNP - - 1-44/0 - - - - 1-16/0 - - Weems, M. 1-6/0 DNP DNP - DNP DNP - DNP DNP DNP 1-6/0 DNP DNP Melson, R. 1-1/0 DNP DNP DNP - DNP - DNP - - 1-1/0 DNP -

TOTAL TACKLES UA-A TOT FAU at Rice Tulsa Nevada at UTEP SJSU at BSU La Tech at FSU Idaho NW MSU Peters, L. 69-42 111 3-4 2-5 4-0 5-8 7-2 8-1 7-9 11-1 4-1 5-2 8-3 5-6 Ho`ohuli, W. 41-33 74 DNP - 2-1 1-6 2-1 6-2 2-3 4-1 13-2 2-3 4-7 5-7 Purcell, M. 42-27 69 5-2 3-0 4-1 4-6 5-3 2-0 2-2 5-1 4-1 4-1 4-5 0-5 Moe, T. 26-32 58 8-0 2-8 5-1 3-8 2-4 3-0 DNP DNP DNP DNP 3-5 0-6 Elimimian, A. 41-17 58 5-0 6-2 2-2 6-1 4-2 4-0 1-2 2-1 1-0 DNP 5-1 5-6 Patton, K. 34-17 51 8-1 1-3 4-0 3-1 DNP DNP 3-4 6-1 2-1 3-2 2-2 2-2 Kapanui, C. 23-27 50 1-1 5-6 3-0 1-6 1-1 6-0 1-7 1-0 2-3 DNP 0-1 2-2 Kamakawiwoole K 24-22 46 3-1 7-1 - 2-5 2-1 2-1 DNP DNP 3-3 1-2 3-4 1-4 Broadway, L. 27-18 45 7-1 1-6 - 0-2 5-3 2-0 1-2 2-1 2-1 3-2 1-0 3-0 Fuga, L. 21-13 34 1-0 2-2 4-0 2-1 1-0 2-0 1-3 1-1 1-1 2-0 1-2 3-3 Kafentzis, L. 18-15 33 DNP - - 0-1 - - 1-0 3-3 3-1 4-0 3-4 4-6 Faga, M. 13-19 32 2-1 2-6 1-0 2-4 - 3-1 0-1 1-1 0-2 1-0 0-1 1-2 Manners, L. 16-14 30 1-1 4-6 6-2 5-4 0-1 DNP DNP DNP DNP - DNP DNP Curnan, I. 17-11 28 6-3 0-5 3-0 1-1 DNP DNP 2-0 1-1 1-0 DNP - 3-1 Kalilimoku, B. 11-13 24 DNP - 1-0 - 1-0 - 0-2 3-2 1-2 5-2 0-3 0-2 Alama-Francis 15-7 22 DNP DNP 1-0 3-1 - 1-0 4-2 1-1 2-0 1-0 0-2 2-1 Manutai, L. 10-10 20 DNP 0-3 3-0 - - - 0-2 2-0 0-1 3-1 2-0 0-3 Hogan, O. 14-2 16 1-0 1-0 3-0 3-0 4-1 1-0 1-1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Akpan, N. 7-9 16 - DNP 2-0 0-3 1-0 2-1 0-3 2-0 DNP 0-1 0-1 - Tautofi, Dar. 8-6 14 DNP 0-1 1-0 - 1-1 2-0 0-1 1-1 1-0 0-1 1-1 1-0 Paepule, T. 7-6 13 DNP DNP - 2-5 2-1 1-0 DNP - 2-0 - - DNP Lutu-Carroll, P 7-6 13 DNP DNP - 0-1 1-2 1-2 DNP - 2-1 3-0 - DNP Keomaka, R. 6-6 12 DNP DNP DNP - DNP 1-0 0-1 - 1-0 3-0 0-4 1-1 Allen-Jones, CJ 6-5 11 DNP - 1-0 - 0-1 - DNP 3-1 1-1 1-1 0-1 - Moreland, T. 7-3 10 1-0 - - DNP DNP - DNP 1-1 DNP 2-2 2-0 1-0 Hollingsworth 6-4 10 DNP DNP 1-1 2-0 3-3 - DNP DNP DNP - - DNP Bass, R. 4-4 8 DNP - DNP DNP DNP - 1-1 0-1 3-0 0-2 DNP DNP LaCount, K. 1-3 4 DNP 1-2 - - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 0-1 - - Quinabo, K. 3-1 4 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP - 2-0 - 1-0 0-1 Noa, Ki. 4-0 4 DNP - 1-0 - 1-0 - DNP - DNP - 1-0 1-0 Sauafea, L. 2-2 4 DNP DNP DNP - 2-1 - DNP - DNP 0-1 DNP DNP Manuma, M. 0-4 4 DNP - - - - 0-1 0-1 DNP DNP DNP 0-2 - Runge, B. 1-2 3 DNP - - - - - 0-1 1-0 DNP 0-1 - - Blackburn, I. LB 2-1 3 DNP DNP 2-0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 0-1 DNP - Cole, C. 2-1 3 DNP DNP 2-0 - - - DNP - DNP DNP 0-1 DNP Ayat, J. 3-0 3 - - - 1-0 1-0 - - 1-0 - - - - Milne, K. 2-1 3 - - - - 1-0 - 0-1 - 1-0 - - - Lau, M. 1-2 3 DNP DNP - - DNP DNP DNP - DNP 1-1 - 0-1 Noa, Ka. 1-1 2 DNP - DNP - 1-0 - DNP 0-1 DNP - DNP DNP Faimealelei, J. 2-0 2 DNP - - DNP - - DNP - 2-0 - - - Fergerstrom, V. 0-2 2 DNP DNP - DNP - - 0-2 - DNP - - - Murray, D. 1-0 1 DNP - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-0 DNP DNP DNP DNP Tautofi, Dan. 0-1 1 DNP - - - - - 0-1 DNP DNP - DNP DNP Tuioti-Mariner 1-0 1 1-0 - - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP

SACKS UA-A TOT FAU at Rice Tulsa Nevada at UTEP SJSU at BSU La Tech at FSU Idaho NW MSU Purcell, M. 6-0 6.0 2.0-8 - - 1.0-12 1.0-9 - - 1.0-7 - 1.0-13 - - Manutai, L. 3-0 3.0 DNP - 1.0-7 ------2.0-14 - - Kamakawiwoole K 3-0 3.0 1.0-5 - - 1.0-2 - - DNP DNP - 1.0-4 - - Faga, M. 3-0 3.0 - - - 1.0-5 - - - 1.0-10 - 1.0-2 - - Fuga, L. 2-0 2.0 - - 1.0-5 ------1.0-6 - - Moe, T. 2-0 2.0 - - 1.0-10 1.0-13 - - DNP DNP DNP DNP - - Curnan, I. 1-0 1.0 - - 1.0-9 - DNP DNP - - - DNP - - Kafentzis, L. 1-0 1.0 DNP ------1.0-6 - - Lutu-Carroll, P 1-0 1.0 DNP DNP - - - - DNP - - 1.0-3 - DNP Tautofi, Dar. 1-0 1.0 DNP ------1.0-5 Allen-Jones, CJ 1-0 1.0 DNP - - - - - DNP - - 1.0-4 - - Kapanui, C. 1-0 1.0 - - - - - 1.0-6 - - - DNP - - Peters, L. 1-0 1.0 ------1.0-7 - - Elimimian, A. 0-1 0.5 - - 0.5-7 ------DNP - - Ho`ohuli, W. 0-1 0.5 DNP - 0.5-7 ------WARRIOR FOOTBALL 26 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) HAWAI‘I TEAM GAME-BY-GAME

|---RUSHING---| |--RECEIVING--| |------PASSING------| |--KICK RET--| |--PUNT RET--| All Date Opponent No. Yds TD Lg No. Yds TD Lg Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg Purp Sep 4 FAU 10 27 2 12 38 302 2 30 66-38-0 302 2 30 5 166 0 40 2 21 0 12 516 Sep 18 at Rice 13 7 1 11 34 363 3 31 51-34-0 363 3 31 6 83 0 22 0 0 0 0 453 Oct 2 TULSA 23 128 1 27 23 397 3 75 45-23-0 397 3 75 5 75 0 19 7 72 1 66 672 Oct 9 NEVADA 24 251 2 42 21 322 3 62 35-21-1 322 3 62 3 49 0 19 3 80 1 75 707 Oct 16 at UTEP 14 77 0 28 32 359 2 44 65-32-2 359 2 44 2 38 0 23 2 -14 0 0 490 Oct 23 SJSU 30 108 3 15 26 341 2 46 40-26-2 341 2 46 4 126 0 66 3 95 1 71 685 Oct 29 at Boise State 21 73 0 11 26 227 0 26 55-26-5 227 0 26 4 88 0 26 2 2 0 2 390 Nov 6 LA TECH 20 86 0 21 26 285 4 37 42-26-1 285 4 37 5 120 0 39 4 33 0 17 524 Nov 12 at Fresno State 22 106 1 18 26 167 1 14 45-26-2 167 1 14 10 165 0 23 0 0 0 0 453 Nov 20 IDAHO 25 87 1 21 27 413 6 38 38-27-3 413 6 38 4 103 0 39 4 31 0 16 634 Nov 27 NWESTERN 23 93 2 19 31 405 4 45 58-31-2 405 4 45 5 36 0 17 4 104 1 76 638 Dec 4 MICH. ST. 23 120 2 22 29 416 4 51 49-29-0 416 4 51 2 29 0 22 2 18 0 12 583

Totals 248 1163 15 42 3393997 34 75 589-339-183997 34 75 55 1078 0 66 33 442 4 76 6745 Opponent 573 3111 39 89 2052640 19 62 369-205-132640 19 62 41 1050 0 59 37 405 1 62 7401

Games played: 12 Avg per rush: 4.7 Avg per catch: 11.8 Pass efficiency: 127.50 Kick ret avg: 19.6 Punt ret avg: 13.4 All purpose avg/game: 562.1 Total offense avg/gm: 430.0

|------TACKLES------||-SACKS-| |-FUMBLE-| Pass Blkd |-Kicks--XPTS-| Date Opponent Solo Ast Total TFL-Yds No-Yds FF FR-Yds Int-Yds QBH Brk Kick Att-Mad Run Rcv Saf Pts Sep 4 FAU 55 16 71 8.0-30 3.0-13 0 0-0 3-0 9 3 1 4-4 0 0 0 28 Sep 18 at Rice 40 56 96 8.0-16 0.0-0 3 2-0 0-0 0 4 0 3-2 0 0 0 29 Oct 2 TULSA 56 8 64 9.0-59 5.0-45 0 0-0 1-0 10 2 0 5-5 0 0 0 44 Oct 9 NEVADA 47 64 111 7.0-38 4.0-32 2 1-0 2-5 2 6 1 6-6 0 0 0 48 Oct 16 at UTEP 49 30 79 7.0-24 1.0-9 0 0-0 4-30 2 1 0 3-2 0 0 0 20 Oct 23 SJSU 47 10 57 6.0-18 1.0-6 0 1-0 1-15 3 4 0 6-4 0 0 0 46 Oct 29 at Boise State 28 54 82 2.0-3 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 0-0 0 0 0 3 Nov 6 LA TECH 53 20 73 8.0-34 2.0-17 1 1-21 0-0 3 4 1 3-2 0 1 0 34 Nov 12 at Fresno State 55 24 79 4.0-5 0.0-0 3 2-0 1-15 0 0 0 2-2 0 0 0 14 Nov 20 IDAHO 47 28 75 13.0-64 10.0-59 5 2-19 0-0 7 4 0 7-7 0 0 0 52 Nov 27 NWESTERN 43 50 93 6.0-9 0.0-0 0 0-0 1-0 5 4 1 7-7 0 0 0 49 Dec 4 MICH. ST. 40 59 99 10.0-18 1.0-5 0 0-0 0-0 0 4 0 6-5 0 0 0 41

Totals 560 419 979 88.0-318 27.0-186 14 9-40 13-65 41 38 4 52-46 0 1 0 408 Opponent 428 311 739 44.0-174 16.0-96 9 7-0 18-195 29 46 4 57-52 0 1 0 459

|------PUNTING------| |-----FIELD GOALS-----| Date Opponent No Yds Avg Long Blkd TB FC 50+ I20 Att-Made Lg Blkd Sep 4 FAU 7 274 39.1 49 0 1 0 0 3 0-0 0 0 Sep 18 at Rice 5 183 36.6 43 0 0 0 0 0 1-1 25 0 Oct 2 TULSA 6 253 42.2 46 0 2 0 0 1 3-3 56 0 Oct 9 NEVADA 2 69 34.5 37 0 0 0 0 1 3-2 43 0 Oct 16 at UTEP 5 210 42.0 55 0 1 1 1 1 1-0 0 0 Oct 23 SJSU 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3-2 49 0 Oct 29 at Boise State 6 230 38.3 46 0 0 1 0 1 1-1 38 0 Nov 6 LA TECH 5 155 31.0 48 1 0 0 0 2 0-0 0 0 Nov 12 at Fresno State 6 235 39.2 45 0 0 0 0 2 0-0 0 0 Nov 20 IDAHO 2 80 40.0 48 0 0 0 0 0 1-1 44 0 Nov 27 N.WESTERN 4 133 33.2 47 1 0 0 0 1 1-0 0 0 Dec 4 MICH. ST. 4 161 40.2 44 0 0 1 0 1 0-0 0 0

Totals 52 1983 38.1 55 2 4 3 1 13 14-10 56 0 Opponent 55 2201 40.0 64 0 6 0 4 10 18-15 49 0

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 27 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) OPPONENT TEAM GAME-BY-GAME

|---RUSHING---| |--RECEIVING--| |------PASSING------| |--KICK RET--| |--PUNT RET--| All Date Opponent No. Yds TD Lg No. Yds TD Lg Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg Purp Sep 4 FAU 39 147 2 15 29 298 2 41 46-29-3 298 2 41 4 141 0 43 3 38 0 19 624 Sep 18 at Rice 64 405 4 33 5 118 2 55 12-5-0 118 2 55 3 55 0 20 4 54 0 24 632 Oct 2 TULSA 33 59 1 20 21 189 0 32 44-21-1 189 0 32 6 149 0 51 3 12 0 11 409 Oct 9 NEVADA 55 233 2 25 21 258 1 43 39-21-2 258 1 43 2 54 0 44 2 39 0 34 598 Oct 16 at UTEP 42 173 2 17 28 317 5 44 45-28-4 317 5 44 1 27 0 27 3 49 0 46 566 Oct 23 SJSU 47 315 2 85 10 82 2 20 24-10-1 82 2 20 3 61 0 33 0 0 0 0 462 Oct 29 at Boise State 50 425 8 85 11 164 0 30 19-11-0 164 0 30 2 39 0 21 4 77 0 41 803 Nov 6 LA TECH 48 275 2 28 12 147 1 44 26-12-0 147 1 44 2 64 0 41 4 18 0 12 504 Nov 12 at Fresno State 64 503 9 89 8 176 1 44 11-8-1 176 1 44 3 70 0 32 6 49 0 62 830 Nov 20 IDAHO 36 92 0 30 19 242 3 43 29-19-0 242 3 43 5 131 0 59 2 20 0 17 526 Nov 27 NWESTERN 46 216 3 23 19 319 1 62 41-19-1 319 1 62 6 123 0 35 3 22 1 18 686 Dec 4 MICH. ST. 49 268 4 50 22 330 1 44 33-22-0 330 1 44 4 136 0 59 3 27 0 20 761

Opponent totals 573 3111 39 89 2052640 19 62 369-205-132640 19 62 41 1050 0 59 37 405 1 62 7401 Hawai`i 248 1163 15 42 3393997 34 75 589-339-183997 34 75 55 1078 0 66 33 442 4 76 6745

Games played: 12 Avg per rush: 5.4 Avg per catch: 12.9 Pass efficiency: 125.60 Kick ret avg: 25.6 Punt ret avg: 10.9 All purpose avg/game: 616.8 Total offense avg/gm: 479.2

|------TACKLES------||-SACKS-| |-FUMBLE-| Pass Blkd |-Kicks--XPTS-| Date Opponent Solo Ast Total TFL-Yds No-Yds FF FR-Yds Int-Yds QBH Brk Kick Att-Mad Run Rcv Saf Pts Sep 4 FAU 44 12 56 7.0-27 1.0-6 1 0-0 0-0 5 10 0 3-2 0 0 0 35 Sep 18 at Rice 32 33 65 7.0-41 5.0-37 0 0-0 0-0 0 3 0 5-5 0 0 0 41 Oct 2 TULSA 48 0 48 1.0-7 1.0-7 0 0-0 0-0 3 3 0 1-1 0 0 0 16 Oct 9 NEVADA 27 31 58 4.0-12 1.0-7 1 1-0 1-14 2 0 0 3-2 0 0 0 26 Oct 16 at UTEP 33 26 59 3.0-9 2.0-7 2 2-0 2-0 12 5 1 7-6 0 0 0 51 Oct 23 SJSU 42 24 66 3.0-13 0.0-0 0 0-0 2-4 0 1 0 4-4 0 0 0 28 Oct 29 at Boise State 30 38 68 2.0-15 1.0-10 2 1-0 5-98 0 7 0 9-9 0 0 0 69 Nov 6 LA TECH 27 24 51 5.0-16 0.0-0 1 1-0 1-0 0 5 1 3-2 0 0 0 23 Nov 12 at Fresno State 43 20 63 2.0-7 1.0-5 2 2-0 2-32 0 5 0 10-10 0 0 0 70 Nov 20 IDAHO 42 21 63 4.0-17 3.0-15 0 0-0 3-41 0 0 0 3-3 0 0 0 21 Nov 27 NWESTERN 26 50 76 2.0-3 1.0-2 0 0-0 2-6 3 3 1 4-3 0 1 0 41 Dec 4 MICH. ST. 34 32 66 4.0-7 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 4 4 1 5-5 0 0 0 38

Opponent totals 428 311 739 44.0-174 16.0-96 9 7-0 18-195 29 46 4 57-52 0 1 0 459 Hawai`i 560 419 979 88.0-318 27.0-186 14 9-40 13-65 41 38 4 52-46 0 1 0 408

|------PUNTING------| |-----FIELD GOALS-----| Date Opponent No Yds Avg Long Blkd TB FC 50+ I20 Att-Made Lg Blkd Sep 4, FAU 4 173 43.2 50 0 1 0 1 0 3-3 49 0 Sep 18 at Rice 1 23 23.0 23 0 0 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 Oct 2 TULSA 10 421 42.1 49 0 0 0 0 1 3-3 45 0 Oct 9 NEVADA 4 154 38.5 40 0 0 0 0 1 3-2 26 0 Oct 16 at UTEP 5 215 43.0 64 0 1 0 1 2 1-1 48 0 Oct 23 SJSU 4 140 35.0 47 0 0 0 0 1 0-0 0 0 Oct 29, at Boise State 3 135 45.0 49 0 1 0 0 1 2-2 34 0 Nov 6 LA TECH 6 259 43.2 52 0 0 0 1 2 2-1 22 0 Nov 12 at Fresno State 1 18 18.0 18 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 Nov 20, IDAHO 7 254 36.3 48 0 2 0 0 1 0-0 0 0 Nov 27 NWESTERN 6 237 39.5 45 0 0 0 0 1 2-2 46 0 Dec 4, MICH. ST. 4 172 43.0 50 0 1 0 1 0 1-1 49 0

Opponent totals 55 2201 40.0 64 0 6 0 4 10 18-15 49 0 Hawai`i 52 1983 38.1 55 2 4 3 1 13 14-10 56 0

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 28 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) 2004 GAME HIGHS

INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS

Rushes 15 Brewster, M. vs San Jose State (Oct 23, 2004) Rushes 38 Moats, Ryan, vs Louisiana Tech (Nov 6, 2004) Yards Rushing 150 Brewster, M. vs Nevada (Oct 9, 2004) Yards Rushing 234 Bailey, at Rice (Sep 18, 2004) TD Rushes 2 Brewster, M. vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 4, 2004) TD Rushes 4 Jared Zabransky, at Boise State (Oct 29, 2004) Keliikipi, W. vs San Jose State (Oct 23, 2004) Long Rush 89 Sumlin, Bryson, at Fresno State (Nov 12, 2004) Keliikipi, W. vs Northwestern (Nov 27, 2004) Pass attempts 44 Allen, J, vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 4, 2004) Long Rush 42 Brewster, M. vs Nevada (Oct 9, 2004) Kilian, J., vs Tulsa (Oct 2, 2004) Pass attempts 66 Chang, T. vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 4, 2004) Palmer, Jordan, at UTEP (Oct 16, 2004) Pass completions 38 Chang, T. vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 4, 2004) Pass completions 28 Allen, J, vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 4, 2004) Yards Passing 416 Chang, T. vs Michigan State (Dec 4, 2004) Palmer, Jordan, at UTEP (Oct 16, 2004) TD Passes 6 Chang, T. vs Idaho (Nov 20, 2004) Yards Passing 330 Stanton, Drew, vs Michigan State (Dec 4, 2004) Long Pass 75 Chang, T. vs Tulsa (Oct 2, 2004) TD Passes 5 Palmer, Jordan, at UTEP (Oct 16, 2004) Receptions 13 Owens, C. vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 4, 2004) Long Pass 62 Basanez, Brett, vs Northwestern (Nov 27, 2004) Owens, C. vs Michigan State (Dec 4, 2004) Receptions 15 Crissinger-Hill, vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 4, 2004) Yards Receiving 283 Owens, C. vs Michigan State (Dec 4, 2004) Yards Receiving 183 Crissinger-Hill, vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 4, 2004) TD Receptions 4 Rivers, J. vs Idaho (Nov 20, 2004) TD Receptions 3 Francies,Chris, at UTEP (Oct 16, 2004) Owens, C. vs Northwestern (Nov 27, 2004) Long Reception 62 Herbert, Shaun, vs Northwestern (Nov 27, 2004) Owens, C. vs Michigan State (Dec 4, 2004) Field Goals 3 Myers, M, vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 4, 2004) Long Reception 75 Owens, C. vs Tulsa (Oct 2, 2004) DeVault, B., vs Tulsa (Oct 2, 2004) Field Goals 3 Ayat, J. vs Tulsa (Oct 2, 2004) Long Field Goal 49 Myers, M, vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 4, 2004) Long Field Goal 56 Ayat, J. vs Tulsa (Oct 2, 2004) Rayner, Dave, vs Michigan State (Dec 4, 2004) Punts 7 Milne, K. vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 4, 2004) Punts 10 Kindred,C., vs Tulsa (Oct 2, 2004) Punting Avg 44.3 Milne, K. vs Northwestern (Nov 27, 2004) Punting Avg 45.0 Kyle Stringer, at Boise State (Oct 29, 2004) Long Punt 55 Milne, K. at UTEP (Oct 16, 2004) Long Punt 64 Benekos,Bryce, at UTEP (Oct 16, 2004) Long Punt Return 76 Owens, C. vs Northwestern (Nov 27, 2004) Long Punt Return 62 Smith, Clifton, at Fresno State (Nov 12, 2004) Long Kickoff Return 66 Ferguson, J. vs San Jose State (Oct 23, 2004) Long Kickoff Return 59 Ruffin, J.R., vs Idaho (Nov 20, 2004) Tackles 16 Peters, L. at Boise State (Oct 29, 2004) Cobb, DeAndra, vs Michigan State (Dec 4, 2004) Sacks 2.0 Purcell, M. vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 4, 2004) Tackles 13 Price, at Rice (Sep 18, 2004) Manutai, L. vs Idaho (Nov 20, 2004) Sacks 2.0 Syptak, at Rice (Sep 18, 2004) Tackles For Loss 4.5 Purcell, M. vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 4, 2004) Pegues, at Rice (Sep 18, 2004) Interceptions 3 Elimimian, A. at UTEP (Oct 16, 2004) Bibolet, Curtis, vs Idaho (Nov 20, 2004) Tackles For Loss 3.0 Earls, S, vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 4, 2004) TEAM GAME HIGHS Interceptions 2 Fenner, Jahmal, at UTEP (Oct 16, 2004)

Rushes 30 vs San Jose State (Oct 23, 2004) OPPONENT TEAM GAME HIGHS Yards Rushing 251 vs Nevada (Oct 9, 2004) Yards Per Rush 10.5 vs Nevada (Oct 9, 2004) Rushes 64 at Rice (Sep 18, 2004) TD Rushes 3 vs San Jose State (Oct 23, 2004) at Fresno State (Nov 12, 2004) Pass attempts 66 vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 4, 2004) Yards Rushing 503 at Fresno State (Nov 12, 2004) Pass completions 38 vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 4, 2004) Yards Per Rush 8.5 at Boise State (Oct 29, 2004) Yards Passing 416 vs Michigan State (Dec 4, 2004) TD Rushes 9 at Fresno State (Nov 12, 2004) Yards Per Pass 10.9 vs Idaho (Nov 20, 2004) Pass attempts 46 vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 4, 2004) TD Passes 6 vs Idaho (Nov 20, 2004) Pass completions 29 vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 4, 2004) Total Plays 81 vs Northwestern (Nov 27, 2004) Yards Passing 330 vs Michigan State (Dec 4, 2004) Total Offense 573 vs Nevada (Oct 9, 2004) Yards Per Pass 16.0 at Fresno State (Nov 12, 2004) Yards Per Play 9.7 vs Nevada (Oct 9, 2004) TD Passes 5 at UTEP (Oct 16, 2004) Points 52 vs Idaho (Nov 20, 2004) Total Plays 94 vs Nevada (Oct 9, 2004) Sacks By 10 vs Idaho (Nov 20, 2004) Total Offense 679 at Fresno State (Nov 12, 2004) First Downs 27 at UTEP (Oct 16, 2004) Yards Per Play 9.1 at Fresno State (Nov 12, 2004) vs Idaho (Nov 20, 2004) Points 70 at Fresno State (Nov 12, 2004) vs Northwestern (Nov 27, 2004) Sacks By 5 at Rice (Sep 18, 2004) Penalties 15 vs Tulsa (Oct 2, 2004) First Downs 29 at Rice (Sep 18, 2004) Penalty Yards 142 vs Tulsa (Oct 2, 2004) at Fresno State (Nov 12, 2004) Turnovers 6 at Boise State (Oct 29, 2004) Penalties 16 vs Michigan State (Dec 4, 2004) Interceptions By 4 at UTEP (Oct 16, 2004) Penalty Yards 119 vs Michigan State (Dec 4, 2004) Turnovers 4 at UTEP (Oct 16, 2004) Interceptions By 5 at Boise State (Oct 29, 2004)

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 29 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) UH RECORDS BROKEN (INDIVIDUAL)

PASSING TOTALOFFENSE

Attempts Plays Career: 2,390, Timmy Chang, 2000-03 (completed 1,357) Career: 2,538, Timmy Chang, 2000-04 (16,508 yards)

Completions Yards Gained Career: 1,357, Timmy Chang, 2000-03 (attempted 1,834) Career: 16,508, Timmy Chang, 2000-04 (-159 rushing, 16,667 passing)

Completions Per Game Yards Gained Per Game Season: 27.25, Timmy Chang, 2004 (327 in 12) Career: 317.5, Timmy Chang, 2000-04 (16,508 in 52) Career: 26.10, Timmy Chang, 2000-04 (1,357 in 52) Touchdowns Responsible For Completions Percentage Season: 35, Timmy Chang, 2004 (passed 34, rushed 1) Season: Career: 118, Timmy Chang, 2000-04 (min. 150) 58.8%, Timmy Chang, 2004 (327 of 556) (min. 200) 58.8%, Timmy Chang, 2004 (327 of 556) Points Responsible For Career: Season: 212, Timmy Chang (passed 34, rushed 1, 1 2-pt. conversion) (min. 300) 56.8%, Timmy Chang, 2000-04 (1,357 of 2,390) RECEIVING Interceptions Career: 80, Timmy Chang, 2000-03 (attempted 2,390) Receptions Game: 14, Chad Owens vs. Army, Nov. 22, 2003 Consecutive Attempts Without An Interception Season: 94, Chad Owens, 2004 (1,167 yards) Season: 178, Timmy Chang, 2004 (during five games from Sept. 4 to Oct. Career: 231, Chad Owens, 2001-04 (2,917 yards) 9) Career: 200, Timmy Chang, 2003-04 (during five games from Dec. 25, Receptions Per Game 2003 to Oct. 9, 2004) Season: 7.8, Chad Owens, 2003 (94 in 12)

Yards Touchdowns Career: 16,667, Timmy Chang, 2000-04 Game: 4, Chad Owens vs. Michigan State, Dec. 4, 2004 and vs. Northwestern, Nov. 27, 2004; Jason Rivers vs. Idaho, Nov. 20, 2004 Yards Per Game Career: 320.5, Timmy Chang, 2000-04 (16,667 in 52) ALL-PURPOSE YARDS Touchdowns Yards Quarter: 4, Timmy Chang vs. Idaho, Nov. 20, 2004 (2nd); Nick Rolovich Career: 5,257, Chad Owens, 2001-04 (62 rush, 2,917 rec, 924 pr, 1,354 vs. Brigham Young, Dec. 8, 2001 (3rd) kor) Season: 34, Timmy Chang, 2004; Nick Rolovich, 2001 Career: 113, Timmy Chang, 2000-04 Yards Per Game Career (min 20 games): 122.3, Chad Owens, 2001-04 (5,257 in 42) Touchdowns With Same Passer And Receiver Season: 15, Timmy Chang to Chad Owens, 2004; Nick Rolovich to Ashley Lelie, 2001 SCORING Career: 26, Timmy Chang to Chad Owens, 2001-04 Points Game: 30, Heikoti Fakava vs. Yale, Oct. 3, 1987 (5 TDs); Chad Owens vs. Northwestern, Nov. 27, 2004 (5 TDs)

Touchdowns Game: 5, Heikoti Fakava vs. Yale, Oct. 3, 1987; Chad Owens vs. Northwestern, Nov. 27, 2004 Season: 19, Jamal Farmer, 1989; Ashley Lelie, 2001; Chad Owens, 2004

PATs Attempted Career: 203, Justin Ayat, 2001-04 (made 185)

PATs Career: 185, Justin Ayat, 2001-04 (att. 203)

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 30 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) UH RECORDS BROKEN (INDIVIDUAL & TEAM)

KICKOFF RETURN 2003 SHERATON HAWAI‘I BOWL RECAP

Returns Houston 48 Game: 10, Jason Ferguson at Fresno State, Nov. 12, 2004 (165 yards) Hawai‘i 54 Return Average Career (min. 30 returns) 29.4, Chad Owens, 2001-04 (46 for 1,354) December 25, 2003 Aloha Stadium PUNT RETURN Attendance: 29,005 Return Yards Career: 924, Chad Owens, 2001-04 (80 returns) An all-world performance by quarterback Timmy Chang, a defense that came up with timely big plays and three overtimes amounted to a 54-48 Touchdown Returns Hawai‘i win over Houston in front of 29,005 in the Sheraton Hawai‘i Season: 4, Chad Owens, 2004 Bowl Dec. 25, 2003, at Aloha Stadium. Career: 5, Chad Owens, 2001-04 Chang came off the bench to throw for 475 yards and five touch- downs on 26-of-42 passing, and Kelvin Millhouse Jr. snagged two inter- ceptions, one that led to the go-ahead touchdown, to help Hawai‘i win its DEFENSE second bowl game in three tries under head coach June Jones. Chang completed passes to eight different receivers, most notably to Tackles-For-Loss senior Jeremiah Cockheran, who finished with five catches for a game-high Game: 5, Falaniko Noga vs. New Mexico, Oct. 18, 1980 (47 yards); Mark 162 yards, and true freshman Jason Rivers, who had a career night with Odom at Colorado State, Sept. 10, 1988 (9 yards) Pisa Tinoisamoa vs. seven catches for 143 yards and three TDs. Montana, Sept. 8, 2001; Houston Ala vs. Alabama, Nov. 30, 2002; Travis Houston jumped out to a quick 10-0 lead when quarterback Kevin LaBoy vs. San Diego State, Dec. 7, 2002; Lui Fuga vs. Michigan State, Kolb drove the Cougars 73 yards on eight plays, capped by a 34-yard Dec. 4, 2004 (2 yards) touchdown pass to Chad McCullar. Less than three minutes later, a 60- yard punt return by McCullar led to a 21-yard field goal by Dustin Bell. Interceptions Kolb finished 19-of-34 for 332 yards and two TDs. Game: 3, Joe Kaulukukui vs. San Jose State, Dec. 3, 1938 (107 yards); Hawai‘i managed a 19-yard field goal by Nolan Miranda and Chang Gene Tokuhama vs. Fresno State, Sept. 17, 1966; Hal Stringert vs. needed one play to tie it up. Chang, who came off the bench for starter Washington, Sept. 15, 1973 (29 yards); Tony Pang-Kee vs. Cal State Jason Whieldon on UH’s third possession, found Clifton Herbert wide Fullerton, Oct. 20, 1990 (45 yards); Kenny Harper vs. Brigham Young, open across the middle for a 48-yard touchdown strike to tie the game at Dec. 1, 1990 (20 yards); Abraham Elimimian at UTEP, Oct. 15, 2004 (30 10. yards) Houston took a 20-13 lead at the break, but the Warrior defense and Chang came out of the locker room ready to play. The defense forced two TEAM SEASON: PUNT RETURN punts and two interceptions, while Chang connected on 8-of-12 for 191 yards and two scores to take the lead, 27-20, at the end of the third. Average Gain Per Return Houston scored 14 points in the fourth, the tying TD on an 81-yard 13.4, 2004 (33 for 442) pass from Kolb to Vincent Marshall with 22 seconds left in regulation to send the game into overtime. The teams matched touchdowns in two overtimes and Michael Brewster scored the game-winner on an 8-yard run to leave it up to the Warrior defense, which held Houston to four-and-out on the final stand.

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 31 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) ALL-TIME BEST PERFORMANCES

LONGEST PASS PLAYS LONGEST PUNTS MOST RECEPTIONS (GAME) 95 Don Botelho to Colin Chock vs. Willamette, 80 John Morse vs. Colorado State, 1925 14 Chad Owens vs. Army, 2003 (168 yards) 1957* 78 Chad Shrout at Wyoming, 1995 13 Chad Owens vs. Florida Atlantic, 2004 88 Larry Arnold to Rich Leon vs. UCSB, 1968* 78 Jason Elam at Air Force, 1992 (89 yards) 88 Jimmy Olmos to Susumu Tanaka vs. Pacific, 74 Tom McCarthy vs. New Mexico, 1983 13 Chad Owens vs.Michigan State, 2004 1939* 73 Greg Cummins vs. Colorado State, 1977 (283 yards) 83 Richard Furtado to George Aki vs. Utah, 1935* 73 Mat McBriar vs. Tulane, 2002 12 Walter Murray vs. Colorado State, 1985 83 Gregg Tipton to Walter Murray vs. Wyoming, 71 John Masters vs. Western Illinois, 1974 (153 yards) 1985 71 Chad Shrout at Colorado State, 1997 12 Craig Stutzmann vs. San Jose State, 2000 83 Garrett Gabriel to Jamal Farmer vs. BYU, 1989* 70 Rusty Holt vs. Santa Clara, 1928 (160 yards) 81 Garrett Gabriel to Chris Roscoe vs. UTEP, 70 Eric Hannum vs. Wisconsin, 1996 12 Chad Owens at Nevada, 2003 (164 yards) 1989* 12 Chad Owens at Boise State, 2002 (93 yards) 80 Nick Rolovich to Ashley Lelie vs. BYU, 2001* LONGEST INTERCEPTION RETURNS MOST YARDS RECEIVING (GAME) 80 Dan Robinson to Attrice Brooks vs. Eastern 99 Paul David vs. UNLV, 1969* 285 Ashley Lelie vs. Air Force, 2001 (9 rec) Illinois, 1999* 92 Jeris White vs. UCSB, 1971* 283 Chad Owens vs. Michigan State, 2004 80 Rodney Glover to Matthew Harding vs. UNLV, 91 Robert Lan vs. Air Force, 1988* (intercepted 1992* fumble) (13 rec) 80 Garrett Gabriel to Dane McArthur vs. Colorado 90 Matt Wright vs. UTEP, 2001* 262 Ashley Lelie vs. BYU, 2001 (8 rec) State, 1987 90 Joe Kaulukukui vs. San Jose State, 1938* 238 Britton Komine vs. Nevada, 2002 (8 rec) 79 Stephen Gonzales vs. BYU, 1996* 220 Dwight Carter vs. Eastern Illinois, 1999 (6 rec) LONGEST KICKOFF RETURNS 75 Bill Wise vs. Occidental, 1925* 208 Dwight Carter vs. Navy, 1999 (10 rec) 207 Jeremiah Cockheran vs. Alabama, 2002 (9 rec) 103 Tommy Kaulukukui vs. UCLA, 1935* 74 Nolan George vs. Lewis & Clark, 1957* 100 Ross Dickerson vs. Appalachian State, 2003* 73 Gary Ellison at UNLV, 1995* 206 Allen Brown vs. Puget Sound, 1973 (9 rec) 100 Chad Owens vs. BYU, 2001* 68 Kelvin Millhouse Jr. vs. Air Force, 2001 201 Walter Murray vs. Oklahoma, 1983 (10 rec) 100 Chad Owens vs. Air Force, 2001* 68 Albert Lee vs. San Jose State, 1938 188 Justin Colbert at Fresno State, 2002 (11 rec) 182 Chad Owens vs. SMU, 2002 (11 rec) 98 Darrick Branch vs. New Mexico, 1991* 67 Eddie Klaneski vs. Wisconsin, 1996* 182 Chad Owens vs. Tulsa, 2004 (8 rec) 97 Matthew Harding vs. Fresno State, 1992* 181 Ashley Lelie vs. Rice, 2001 (11 rec) 96 Sherwin Felleze vs. Arizona, 1951* MOST YARDS GAINED RUSHING (GAME) 170 Ashley Lelie vs. Nevada, 2000 (9 rec) 95 Skippy Dyer vs. Southern Oregon, 1956* 270 Pete Wilson vs. BYU, 1950 90 Larry Khan-Smith vs. Colorado State, 1988* 242 Anthony Edgar vs. Air Force, 1982 (22 att.) MOST ALL-PURPOSE YARDS (GAME) 85 Skippy Dyer vs. Lewis & Clark, 1956* 242 Jamal Farmer vs. Air Force, 1989 (35 att.) 342 Chad Owens vs. BYU, 2001 85 Bobby Ahu vs. Santa Clara, 1969* 221 Wilbert Haslip vs. Idaho, 1977 (22 att.) (93 pr, 249 kor) 214 Michael Carter at Wyoming, 1991 (33 att.) 301 Chad Owens vs. Michigan State, 2004 LONGEST PUNT RETURNS 202 Travis Sims at UTEP, 1992 (28 att.) (283 rec, 18 pr) 85 Gerald Green vs. Arizona, 1977* 202 Gary Allen vs. UTEP, 1979 (24 att.) 299 Jeff Sydner at San Diego State, 1990 82 Jeff Sydner vs. Maine, 1990* 196 Larry Sherrer vs. Santa Clara, 1981 (22 att.) (53 rush, 124 rec, 8 pr, 114 kor) 80 Jerry Strothers vs. Lewis & Clark, 1956* 194 Walter Briggs vs. New Mexico, 1987 (33 att.) 79 Jeff Sydner vs. Long Beach State, 1989* 189 Gary Allen vs. San Diego State, 1981 (32 att.) 285 Ashley Lelie vs. Air Force, 2001 76 Chad Owens vs. Northwestern, 2004* (285 rec) 75 Chad Owens vs. Nevada, 2004* MOST YARDS PASSING (GAME) 283 Jeff Sydner vs. BYU, 1990 74 Chad Owens vs. BYU, 2001* 543 Nick Rolovich vs. BYU, 2001 (29 of 52) (34 rush, 143 rec, 5 pr, 101 kor) 71 Chad Owens vs. San Jose State, 2004* 534 Timmy Chang vs. Louisiana Tech, 2003 (33 of 46) 276 Chad Owens vs. Northwestern, 2004 69 Dana McLemore vs. New Mexico, 1979* 530 Dan Robinson vs. Navy, 1999 (37 of 63) (155 rec, 104 pr, 17 kor) 66 Bobby Ahu vs. Linfield, 1968* 505 Nick Rolovich vs. Air Force, 2001 (30 of 46) 272 Jeff Sydner vs. Maine, 1990 66 Chad Owens vs. Tulsa, 2004* 500 Nick Rolovich vs. Miami-Ohio, 2001 (30 of 53) (62 rush, 87 rec, 111 pr, 12 kor) 475 Timmy Chang at Houston, 2003 (26 of 42) 270 Rusty Holt vs. Occidental, 1927 LONGEST FIELD GOALS 462 Timmy Chang at Fresno State, 2002 (36 of 61) (90 rush, 25 kor, 120 pr, 35 int) 56 Jason Elam vs. BYU, 1992 452 Dan Robinson vs. Eastern Illinois, 1999 (24 of 40) 270 Pete Wilson vs. BYU, 1950 56 Justin Ayat vs. Tulsa, 2004 440 Garrett Gabriel vs. BYU, 1989 (22 of 29) (270 rush) 55 Justin Ayat at Tulsa, 2001 435 Timmy Chang vs. Montana, 2001 (31 of 54) 262 Ashley Lelie vs. BYU, 2001 55 Jason Elam vs. Wyoming, 1991 426 Timmy Chang vs. UTEP, 2003 (27 of 54) (262 rec) 53 Jason Elam vs. Colorado State, 1989 LONGEST RUNS 253 Chad Owens vs. Tulsa, 2004 (182 rec, 71 pr) 53 Jason Elam vs. UTEP, 1989 87 Skippy Dyer vs. Fresno State, 1955* 52 Richard Spelman vs. Wyoming, 1983 86 Emory Holmes vs. Cal State-LA, 1968* * indicates play resulted in touchdown 52 Richard Spelman vs. Utah, 1984 85 Michael Carter vs. Air Force, 1991* bold indicates active player 51 Lee Larsen vs. UTEP, 1982 84 James Asato vs. Denver, 1949* 51 Bach Stabile vs. Air Force, 1994 84 Gary Allen vs. Colorado State, 1981* 82 Larry Sherrer vs. Santa Clara, 1971* 82 Anthony Edgar vs. UTEP, 1981* 81 Ben Holokai vs. Humboldt State, 1957* 81 John West at Fresno State, 2002* 79 Emory Holmes vs. Cal Western, 1967*

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 32 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) justinAYAT michaelBREWSTER PLACE-KICKER 6-0 201 SENIOR RUNNING BACK 5-5 185 SENIOR W AIPAHU, OAHU KAMEHAMEHASCHOOLS HOUSTON, TX UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE

2004: Starting place-kicker for all 12 games...converted 10-of-14 field goals 2004: Played in all 12 games, started eight...led the team with 106 carries attempts (71 percent), including a 56-yarder against Tulsa (Oct. 2) which for 662 yards, the most in a single season in the June Jones era, and six tied the longest in school history...made 46-of-52 PAT attempts (88 per- touchdowns...also caught 34 passes for 273 yards and a score...eclipsed the cent)...broke the school record for career PATs (185) and PATs attempted 100-yard mark twice, including a career-high 150 yards against Nevada (203)...second on the school’s career list in scoring (359 points)...second on (Oct. 9)...gained 101 yards on 14 carries at Fresno State (Nov. 12)...ranks the team on scoring (76 points)...made a string of five straight field goals 17th on the UH career rushing list with 1,157 yards...earned the team’s to begin the season...made a season-high three field goals against Tulsa Warrior Club Award on offense. (Oct. 2). 2003: Played in all 14 games...had six starts on the year, including three of 2003: Starting place-kicker through the first 10 games...converted 14-of-22 the last four games...finished second on the team in rushing with 405 field goal attempts (64 percent)...made 30-of-38 PAT attempts...hit a sea- yards on 54 carries...led all running backs with a 7.5 ypc average...also led son-long 48-yarder in season-opening win vs. Appalachian State (Aug. all backs with 33 catches for 363 yards and two TDs...returned six kickoffs 30)...nailed all four attempts, a career- high, in homecoming win over for 88 yards and two punts for nine yards...compiled 865 all-purpose yards UTEP (Oct. 25)...a perfect 7-of-7 in the 20-29 yard range...13-of-16 in for the season, fourth on the team...first touchdown of the season came on attempts under 40 yards...1-of-6 in attempts 40 yards or longer...led the a 1-yard reception vs. Fresno State (Oct. 11)...the next week at Louisiana team in scoring with 72 points...became second all-time leading scorer at Tech (Oct. 18), scored the game-winning touchdown on a 17-yard catch- UH with 284 points. and-run with less than four minutes left...totaled 179 all-purpose yards, 2002: Handled all place-kicking duties...was 15-of-23 on field goal including a career-high 138 yards receiving on eight receptions in win over attempts (65%)...converted on 55-of-56 PAT attempts...made 3-of-4 field UTEP (Oct. 25)...rushed for career-high 60 yards, including a 36-yard goals, including a season-long 50-yarder at Fresno State on Oct. 25...was 8- dash in win over Army (Nov. 22)...carried the ball a season-high seven of-8 in PAT attempts against Nevada on Oct. 12. times and had 56 yards, while adding three catches for 43 yards in win 2001: Started all 12 games at place-kicker...named first team freshman All- over Alabama (Nov. 29)...also gained 119 all-purpose yards and scored the American by Football News...kicked the winning field goal, a 24-yarder, game-winning touchdown on an eight-yard run (in third overtime period) with no time left on the clock to help the Warriors beat Miami-Ohio, 52- against Houston in Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl (Dec. 25). 51, Nov. 17...kicked a career-long 55-yard field goal, tied for second- 2002: Played in eight games as a return specialist and part-time running longest in school history, Oct. 20 at Tulsa...earned WAC Special Teams back...second on the team with 18 kickoff returns for 444 yards...amassed Player of the Week honors for the first time in his career, Oct. 22...became 90 yards and three touchdowns on 16 carries rushing and 36 yards on two one of only eight kickers in school history to make a field goal of 50-or- catches receiving...rushed for a season-high 49 yards and two touchdowns more yards...finished the season third in the WAC and 10th in the nation at Boise State on Oct. 5...also had a career-high 125 yards and averaged in field goals (1.58) and third in the WAC and 14th nationally in scoring 41.7 yards on kickoff returns against Eastern Illinois on Aug. 31. (9.2)...kicked three field goals to help the Warriors upset 18th-ranked 2001: A member of the scout team. Fresno State on Oct. 26...also had a string of eight-straight field goals. 2000: A walk-on at the University of Tennessee where he gained 48 yards 2000: Redshirted. on five carries (long of 26) in four games played. Prep: A 2000 graduate of Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu...earned three Prep: A 2000 graduate of Nimitz High School in Houston, Texas...lettered letters in football...named first team all-state as a senior...a first-team all- in football, track and powerlifting...helped football team to district cham- league pick as a junior...also earned second-team all-league honors as a pionship as a junior. punter in 1998...coached by former UH assistant coach Kanani Souza. Personal: Born May 10, 1982, in Dallas, Texas...has two sisters, Crystal Personal: Born Jan. 12, 1982, in Honolulu...has three brothers, Patrick, and Chainti...parents are Michael and Carolyn Brewster of Houston, David and J. Donovan...also recruited by UNLV...parents are Lynnette and Texas. John Ayat of Waipahu, Oahu. Rushing G Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Place-Kicking G FGM FGA Pct. Long PAT PATA 2001 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2001 12 19 29 65.5 55 54 57 2002 8 16 99 9 90 5.6 3 34 2002 14 15 23 65.2 50 55 56 2003 14 54 421 16 405 7.5 2 36 2003 14 14 22 63.6 48 30 38 2004 12 106 694 32 662 6.2 6 42 2004 12 10 14 71.4 56 46 52 Totals 35 176 1,214 57 1,157 6.6 11 42 Totals 52 58 88 65.9 56 185 203 Receiving G Rec Yards Avg TD Long 2001 1 0 0 0 0 0 2002 8 2 36 18.0 0 29 2003 14 33 363 11.0 2 44 2004 12 34 273 8.0 1 31 Totals 35 69 672 9.7 3 44

Kickoff Returns No Yards Avg TD Long 2002 18 444 24.7 0 60 2003 6 88 14.7 0 24 Totals 24 532 22.2 0 60

Punt Returns No Yards Avg TD Long 2003 2 9 4.5 0 7 WARRIOR FOOTBALL 33 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) lamarBROADWAY ikaikaCURNAN DEFENSIVE BACK 5-11 175 JUNIOR LINEBACKER 5-10 221 JUNIOR CORONA, CA CENTENNIAL H S KEALIA, KAUAI KAMEHAMEHASCHOOLS 2004: Played in all 12 games, started four at free safety...amassed 45 total 2004: Started four games before sustaining an ankle injury that has ham- tackles (27 solo)...posted a career-high eight tackles twice, against Florida pered him the rest of the season...missed two games and has played limited Atlantic (Sept. 4), and at UTEP (Oct. 16)...recovered a fumble against San roles in the last six games...has 28 tackles (17 solo), including 2.5 for-a-loss Jose State (Oct. 23)...also had four PBUs. (-12) and a sack (-9)...recovered a fumble that led to the go-ahead field goal 2003: Played in 11 games, primarily on special teams...amassed 10 tackles at Rice (Sept. 18)...also has two quarterback hurries. (7 solo)...recorded three tackles against Army (Nov. 22), including a sack (- 2003: Started all 14 games at “WILL” linebacker...named honorable men- 9). tion all-WAC...led the team in tackles with 121 (71 solo)...tied for second 2002: Saw limited action in nine games on special teams. on the squad in tackles-for-loss with 12 (-45) and sacks with 4.0 (-24)...reg- 2001: Redshirted. istered one PBU, seven quarterback hurries and one forced fumble...fin- Prep: A 2001 graduate of Centennial High School in Corona, Calif... ished seventh in the WAC in tackles per game (8.6)....recorded double-digit earned three letters in football...in his senior year, earned all-CIF Southern tackles in six games, including five straight (Sept. 27-Oct. 25)...posted a Section and first-team all-Mountain View League honors... also named to career-high 15 tackles, including one sack (-4) in win over Alabama (Nov. the all-county team and was the team’s MVP...as a junior, received second- 29)...had 14 tackles and one quarterback hurry at Tulsa (Oct. 4) and 10 team all-league and honorable-mention all-county honors and was named tackles, 2 tackles-for-loss (-13) and one sack (-7) against Rice (Sept. the team’s offensive player of the year...in his sophomore year, garnered 27)...also recorded sacks at Louisiana Tech (Oct. 18) and vs. Boise State team MVP honors...member of the CIF Division 5 championship (Dec. 6)...a Warrior Club award-winner. team...teammate of fellow Warrior Mike Bass...named a scholar-athlete for 2002: Played in 11 games, primarily on special teams...amassed 15 tackles, three years...member of the African-American Student Union and the including nine solo...hampered by a knee injury for most of the season. Associate Student Body. 2001: Redshirted. Personal: Born Jan. 25, 1983, in Bakersfield, Calif...also recruited by Prep: A 2001 graduate of St. Louis School in Honolulu...earned three let- Fresno State, San Jose State, Northern Arizona, and Idaho State...has two ters in football and two in soccer...as a senior, was named a USA Today All- brothers, Dan and Michael, and three sisters, Daysha, Terae, and American after leading the team with 97 total tackles and seven sacks...also Teajana...step-uncle is former UH quarterback Michael Carter...parents are named to the all-state and all-ILH first teams...in his junior year, earned Terri Newton of Compton, Calif., and Richard Broadway, Jr., of Corona, The Honolulu Advertiser and the Honolulu Star-Bulletin State and ILH Calif. Defensive Player of the Year honors while guiding team to state champi- onship...recorded 146 tackles and six sacks, earning him All-America, all- Defense G UT AT Total TFL Sacks FC FR Int PBU state and all-league accolades...as a sophomore, completed season with 89 2002 9 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 tackles and five sacks... received all-ILH recognition...finished career with 2003 11 7 3 10 1-9 1-9 0 0-0 0-0 0 332 tackles and 2004 12 27 18 45 0-0 0-0 0 1-0 0-0 4 18 sacks...coached by Cal Lee...member of the Pacific Club. Totals 32 35 21 56 1-9 1-9 0 1-0 0-0 4 Personal: Born Jan. 14, 1983, in Lihue, Kauai...has two brothers, Keola and Kawai, and one sister, Pilialoha...parents are Corinne and Martin Curnan of Kealia, Kauai.

Defense G UT AT Total TFL Sacks FC FR Int PBU 2002 11 9 6 15 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 2003 14 71 50 121 12-45 4-24 1 0 0 1 2004 12 17 11 28 2.5-12 1-9 0 1 0 0 Totals 37 97 67 164 14.5-57 5-33 1 1 0 1

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 34 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) the nation in total offense (349.7) before bowing out to injury. 2000: Played in 10 games and started nine at quarterback... named WAC timmyCHANG Freshman of the Year...also an honorable-mention all-WAC pick...started QUARTERBACK 6-1 196 SENIOR his first collegiate game against Tulsa on Sept. 30...guided team to a 3-6 W AIPAHU, OAHU ST. LOUIS SCHOOL record as starting quarterback...broke eight school passing records and tied one...finished his freshman season ranked eighth in all-time passing and 2004: Started all 12 games...a first team all-WAC pick...broke the NCAA became the eighth player in school history to pass for more than 3,000 career passing record on Nov. 6, 2004, in the first quarter against yards in his career...also finished rookie season ranked 10th in total offense Louisiana Tech (Nov. 6)...earned WAC Player of the Week honors (Nov. with 2,992 yards...led the team in all passing categories, including attempts 8)... leads the WAC in both passing (321.1) and total offense (322.6, 3rd (469), completions (245), yards (3,041) and touchdowns (19)...led the nationally)...broke the NCAA career record for total offense at Boise State WAC in passing yards (3,041) and total offense (299.8)... finished fifth in (Oct. 29)...broke the school record for most pass attempts without an the WAC in passing efficiency (112.0)...finished six games with more than interception earlier this season having thrown 178 times without a pick in 300 yards passing...threw for a season-high 403 yards against San Jose State four games...tied the school record for most touchdown passes in a quarter on Oct. 28, fourth-best passing performance in school history...threw a with four in the second against Idaho (Nov. 20)...posted a career-high six school-record and career-high 64 times against San Jose State on Oct. touchdowns against Idaho (Nov. 20)...is second in the NCAA with 113 28...also recorded a season-high 34 completions against the Spartans...fin- career touchdown passes...completed 23-of-31 passes for a career-high ished seven games with multiple passing touchdowns, the last against 74.19 percentage against Idaho (Nov. 20)...also recorded a career-high UNLV (3) on Dec. 2... threw a career-high three touchdowns twice, the last 227.05 pass efficiency rating against the Vandals...threw for more than 300 against UNLV on Dec. 2...responsible for four touchdowns against San Jose yards in eight games and more than 400 in his last two games...threw three State on Oct. 28 (3 passing, 1 rushing). or more touchdowns seven times, four or more three times and six Prep: A 2000 graduate of St. Louis School in Honolulu...earned three let- once...named team’s Most Valuable Player. ters each in football and basketball...selected a prep All-American by eight 2003: Played in 13 games, started 11...named honorable mention all- major organizations and publications...completed 491 passes for 8,115 WAC...school’s all-time leader in total offense and passing yards yards and 114 touchdowns in his three-year career...finished career ranked (12,814)...finished second among active leaders in NCAA all-time passing sixth nationally all-time in touchdown passes and 21st all-time in passing behind Philip Rivers of NC State (13,009)...is third on the WAC all-time yards...a four-year honor student with a 4.3 grade point average as a sen- passing list and needs just 2,218 yards to surpass leader Ty Detmer, also ior...passed for 64 touchdowns as a senior, one short of the national the NCAA record holder...led in the WAC and finished sixth in the coun- record...named C. David Baker National Prep Football Player of the Year by try in total offense (318.4)...had nine games with 300 yards passing, the Dick Butkus Football Network. including 400- and 500-yard performances...set 20 school records... threw Personal: Born Oct. 9, 1981, in Honolulu...has two sisters, Leigh Ann and for 353 yards and five touchdowns on 40-of-60 passing to lead UH to win Kalei...also recruited by Washington, Utah, and California ...parents are over Fresno State (Oct. 11)...named WAC Offensive Player of the Week on Mary Ann and Levi Chang of Mililani, Oahu. Oct. 13...threw for a career-high 534 yards at Louisiana Tech...completed 33-of-46 attempts and finished with five touchdowns, including the game- Passing G Comp Att Int Pct Yards Avg Rtg TD Long winner to Michael Brewster with less than four minutes left in the 2000 10 245 469 19 52.2 3,041 304.1 111.97 19 74 game...finished his junior season by coming off the bench to throw for 475 2001 3 83 140 6 59.3 1,100 366.7 130.86 6 52 yards and five touchdowns and lead the Warriors to a come-from-behind 2002 14 349 624 22 55.9 4,474 319.6 122.33 25 72 victory (54-48 in 3OT) against Houston in the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl on 2003 13 353 601 20 58.7 4,199 323.0 126.70 29 72 Dec. 25. 2004 12 327 556 13 58.8 3,853 321.1 132.53 34 75 2002: Started all 14 games...named second team all-WAC... played Totals 52 2,390 1,357 80 56.8 16,667 320.5 124.26 113 75 through injuries, including a fractured pinky and sprained knee...became UH’s all-time passing leader in just his 20th career game against Tulsa on Rushing G Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Oct. 19...also became the school’s all-time leader in total offense in the 2000 10 23 25 74 -49 -2.1 2 6 same game...passed for a season-high 462 yards at Fresno State on Oct. 2001 3 9 0 51 -51 -5.7 0 0 25...named WAC offensive player of the week (Oct. 28)...broke 16 school 2002 14 39 120 137 -17 -0.4 1 27 passing records and tied two...also broke five school records for total 2003 13 43 114 174 -60 -1.4 1 12 offense...led the WAC and finished fourth in the country in total offense 2004 12 34 118 100 18 -1.4 1 22 (318.4)...led the Warriors to two come-from-behind victories, one at Totals 52 148 377 536 -159 -1.1 5 27 Fresno State when he tossed a 13-yard strike to Britton Komine on 4th- and-4 to give the Warriors a 24-21 lead with 2:25 left to play, and the sec- ond against Cincinnati when he left the game with a knee injury and came back in the fourth quarter to toss a 33-yard touchdown pass to Jeremiah Cockheran to give the Warriors a 20-19 victory. 2001: Started the first three games before sustaining a wrist injury (right) in the fourth quarter against Rice on Sept. 29...granted a medical hardship by the WAC... posted a 1-2 record as the Warrior starter (unable to finish third game)...completed 83 passes for 1,100 yards and six touchdowns...led

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 35 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) brandonEATON abrahamELIMIMIAN OFFENSIVE LINE 6-2 291 JUNIOR DEFENSIVE BACK 5-10 185 SENIOR HOUSTON, TX W O RTHING HS LOS ANGELES, CA CRENSHAW HS

2004: Started all 12 games...six at right tackle and six at right guard...sec- 2004: Played and started 11 games...a first team all-WAC pick...tied for the ond on the team with 30 knockdowns...recorded a career-high seven WAC lead and ninth nationally, averaging 0.45 interceptions per knockdowns at Rice (Sept. 18)...has allowed four sacks this season...averag- game...has five interceptions and 12 career interceptions, one shy of the ing one sack every 147 pass attempts...graded a season-high 88 percent school record...third in the WAC averaging 1.27 PBUs per game...fifth on against Florida Atlantic (Sept. 4)...averaging 81 percent on the season. the team with 58 tackles (41 solo)...leads all Warriors with seven PBUs. 2003: Played in 12 games, started nine at right tackle...recorded three ended a string of 32 straight starts before missing his first game against knockdowns. Idaho (Nov. 20) with a hamstring injury...had two interceptions against 2002: Played sparingly in five games at left tackle. Florida Atlantic (Sept. 4), one that led to the game-tying touchdown...tied 2001: Redshirted. the school record with three interceptions at UTEP (Oct. 16), one of Prep: A 2001 graduate of Evan E. Worthing High School in Houston, which he returned 20 yards for a touchdown...recovered a fumble and Texas...earned three letters each in football, basketball and baseball...as a returned it for a 21-yard touchdown against Louisiana Tech (Nov. 6)...also senior, earned first-team all-District 17-5A honors and was named the blocked an extra point attempt against Nevada (Oct. 9)...earned the team’s team’s offensive lineman of the year...in his junior year, received second- Captain’s Award on defense. team all-district honors...was an honorable-mention all-district pick as a 2003: Started all 14 games at left cornerback...named honorable mention sophomore...played in the Texas Blue Chip All-Star game...earned second- all-WAC...co-led the team with four interceptions and 10 PBUs...finished team all-district honors in both basketball and baseball...coached in football tied for fifth in the WAC, averaging 0.29 interceptions per game...finished by Calvin Burlesson...member of the honor roll during his senior year. fifth on the team in tackles with 78 (59 solo)...had two tackles-for-loss (- Personal: Born Jan. 18, 1983, in Los Angeles, Calif...chose UH over 5)...nabbed first interception of the year vs. Rice (Sept. 27)...also blocked a Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Kentucky, Kansas State, and LSU...has potential game-tying field goal attempt by the Owls in the second two brothers, Kenneth and Mark...parents are Felicia and Kin Eaton of half...picked-off passes in three straight games, at Nevada (Nov. 15), vs. Houston, Texas. Army (Nov. 22) and vs. Alabama (Nov. 29)...also recovered a fumble in win over Crimson Tide (Nov. 29)...recorded a season-high nine tackles vs. Fresno State (Oct. 11)...did not give up a receiving touchdown all season. 2002: Started 12 games at left cornerback...amassed 68 tackles, sixth on the team, including 54 solo, five for-a-loss (-18)...had two interceptions that led to touchdowns, one against Nevada on Oct. 12 and a second against Tulsa on Oct. 19...forced two fumbles, one against Alabama on Nov. 30 and a second against Tulane in the ConAgra Foods Hawai‘i Bowl on Dec. 25... two blocked field goals, both against Tulane in the ConAgra Foods Hawai‘i Bowl, tied the school record...also had eight PBUs. 2001: Played in 11 of 12 games and started six at left cornerback...finished with 33 tackles...recovered two fumbles, one against Air Force on Nov. 24 and the other against Brigham Young on Dec. 8... recorded his first career interception at SMU on Oct. 6. 2000: Redshirted. Prep: A 2000 graduate of Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles, Calif... earned two letters each in football and basketball...a two-time all-league selection in football...named team MVP in basketball...made the honor roll. Personal: Born March 2, 1982, in Calabar, Nigeria...has four brothers, Oses, Jacob, Solomon, and Isaac Jr., and a sister, Elizabeth...parents are Theresa and Isaac Elimimian of Los Angeles, Calif.

Defense G UT AT Total TFL Sacks FC FR Int PBU 2001 11 28 5 33 1-4 0-0 0 2 1 6 2002 12 54 14 68 4.5-18 0-0 2 0 2 10 2003 14 59 19 78 1.5-5 0-0 0 1 4 14 2004 11 41 17 58 3.5-10 0.5-7 0 2 5 12 Totals 48 182 55 237 10.5-37 0.5-7 2 5 12 42

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 36 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) talaESERA mattFAGA OFFENSIVE LINE 6-3 291 SOPHOMORE DEFENSIVE LINE 6-2 324 SENIOR HAUULA, OAHU KAHUKU HS HONOLULU FRESNO CITY COLLEGE 2004: Started all 12 games at left tackle...recorded 17 knockdowns...record- 2004: Started 11 games...played in all 12...recorded 32 tackles (13 solo), ed a career-high four knockdowns against Florida Atlantic (Sept. 4)...has including 5.5 for-a-loss (-24) and three sacks (-17)...second on the team allowed one-half sacks this season...graded a season-high 89 percent against with six quarterback hurries...recorded a career-high eight tackles (2 solo) at Florida Atlantic (Sept. 4)...averaging 82 percent on the season. Rice (Sept. 18). 2003: A converted defensive lineman...played in nine games on the offen- 2003: Saw limited action in four games...recorded two tackles (both solo). sive line..started eight of the last nine games at left tackle...started one Junior College: Attended Fresno City College in California for two game at right tackle...recorded eight knockdowns. years...strong and explosive, started two years at defensive tackle...earned 2002: Redshirted. all-conference honors both years...helped FCC to back-to-back 10-1 Prep: A 2002 graduate of Kahuku High School on Oahu...earned two var- records and Central Valley Conference championships...amassed 33 total sity letters in football...member of back-to-back state championship tackles, 12 tackles-for-loss, seven sacks, six pass break-ups, six forced fum- teams...named second-team all-state by The Honolulu Advertiser and the bles and three fumbles recovered in two-year career. Honolulu Star-Bulletin as a senior...an Oahu Interscholastic Association Red Prep: A 2000 graduate of Kaimuki High School in Honolulu ...earned four Division honorable-mention selection...also an honorable-mention all- varsity letters in football....played nose guard as well as offensive guard and region pick by Prep Star magazine...also earned two letters each in basket- tackle...was a second-team all-league selection as a freshman...earned first ball and track and field...participated in shot put and discus. team all-league honors his remaining three seasons...a second-team all-state Personal: Born June 15, 1984, in Honolulu...married (Nadia)...... also selection his junior and senior seasons, while leading Kaimuki to two divi- recruited by Colorado...majoring in business administration...has a brother, sion titles...also earned two varsity letters in basketball. Alesana, and three sisters, Sina, Tusiata, and Ceres...parents are Mary Jane Personal: Born Aug 18, 1981...also recruited by Oregon, Oregon State, San and Naturu Esera of Hauula, Oahu. Diego State, Florida State and Brigham Young...has three brothers, Peter, Damien and Joshua, and a sister, Sammy...raised by his grandmother, Solepu Moi, of Honolulu.

Defense G UT AT Total TFL Sacks FC FR Int PBU 2003 4 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 2004 12 31 19 32 5.5-24 3-17 0 0 0 0 derekFAAVI Totals 16 15 19 34 5.5-24 3-17 0 0 0 0 OFFENSIVE LINE 6-0 271 JUNIOR E WA BEACH, OAHU CAMPBELL HS 2004: Started eight games at center...sat out against Tulsa (Oct. 2) with a foot injury, and three of the last four games with a knee injury...has 12 knockdowns...recorded a career-high five knockdowns against Nevada (Oct. 9)...has allowed one sack in 589 pass attempts this season...graded a season- high 88 percent twice this season, against Florida Atlantic (Sept. 4) and at Rice (Sept. 18)...averaging 83 percent on the season. 2003: Started 17 straight games at center...recorded 18 knockdowns. 2002: Played in nine games, started the last three at center. 2001: Redshirted. Prep: A 2001 graduate of Campbell High School on Oahu...lettered one year in football...earned all-OIA honors...graduated cum laude. Personal: Born Sept. 9, 1983, in Honolulu...has seven brothers, Victor, Donny, Tui, Harry, Douglas, Vincent, and Terrance, and three sisters, Diane, Lomia, and Desiree...parents are Paiau Lemau and Taulia Faavi of Ewa Beach, Oahu.

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 37 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) luiFUGA watsonHO‘OHULI DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-1 294 SENIOR LINEBACKER 5-11 222 SENIOR W AIPAHU, OAHU W AIPAHU HS NANAKULI, OAHU KAMEHAMEHASCHOOLS 2004: Started all 12 games...recorded 34 tackles (21 solo), including 7.5 2004: Played in 11 games...started the last six at middle linebacker...second for-a-loss (-16) and to sacks (-11)...matched his career-high six tackles (3 on the team in tackles (74), including nine for-a-loss (-21) and 0.5 sacks (- solo) against Michigan State (Dec. 4)...recovered a fumble that led to the 7)...recorded a career-high 15 tackles (13 solo) at Fresno State (Nov. go-ahead touchdown against Idaho (Nov. 20)...also forced a fumble against 12)...posted double-digits in three games, including the last two...also had the Vandals and posted three quarterback hurries...named team’s Most two PBUs...forced a fumble that led the the go-ahead touchdown against Inspirational Player. Louisiana Tech (Nov. 6). 2003: Played in 12 games...recorded a season-high four tackles three 2003: Played in one game before sustaining a season-ending knee injury. times...had two sacks, one against Fresno State (Oct. 11) and the second at 2002: Sat out the season for personal reasons. San Jose State (Nov. 1)...recovered three fumbles, two that led to field goals 2001: Played in 12 games...amassed 33 tackles, including 22 solo...had a against Fresno State (Oct. 11) and UTEP (Oct. 25)...also had a PBU and sack (-7) against Montana on Sept. 8...forced a fumble against Air Force on quarterback hurry. Nov. 23...also had two quarterback hurries. 2002: Sustained a knee injury in the season-opener against Eastern Illinois 2000: Redshirted. on Aug. 31 and received a medical hardship. Prep: A 2000 graduate of Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu…earned 2001: Redshirted the season after undergoing two shoulder surgeries and three letters in football…a two-time all-state and all-league selection. received a medical hardship. Personal: Born Sept. 3, 1982, in Honolulu…has three sisters…is married 2000: Played in 11 games, started eight at defensive tackle...finished sec- to the former Kristi Lewis...also recruited by UNLV…has a son, ond among defensive linemen in total tackles (42)...played injured for the Wynden...parents are Hoku and Wayne Ho‘ohuli of Nanakuli, Oahu. entire season and named the team’s co-Most Inspirational Player...recorded a career-high six tackles three times during the season, the last against Defense G UT AT Total TFL Sacks FC FR Int PBU Wisconsin on Nov. 25...also had three quarterback hurries. 2001 12 22 11 33 1-7 1-7 1 0-0 0-0 0 1999: Played in 11 games, started two at tackle...finished with 22 tackles, 2003 1 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 including two for-a-loss (-4)...also had two quarterback hurries and two 2004 11 41 33 74 9-21 0.5-7 1 0-0 0-0 2 fumble recoveries... amassed a season-high five tackles against Rice...had Totals 24 64 44 108 10-28 1.5-14 2 0-0 0-0 2 two tackles (both solo), including a sack (-7) in the Jeep Oahu Bowl against Oregon State. Prep: A 1998 graduate of Waipahu High School on Oahu...earned four let- ters in track and three in football...football coach was Sam Delos kilaKAMAKAWIWO‘OLE Reyes...was an all-star, all-district, and all-state selection in football. Personal: Born Jan. 25, 1980, in Waipahu, Oahu...also recruited by DEFENSIVE LINE 6-3 241 JUNIOR Arizona, UNLV, San Diego State, and Utah...has two children...has two HONOLULU KAIMUKI HS brothers, Iava and Chris, and four sisters, Melania, Alofania, Kuterina, and 2004: Started 10 games...sidelined with an appendectomy for two Rosalia...parents are Victoria and Lui Fuga, Sr., of Waipahu, Oahu. games...second among defensive linemen with 46 tackles (24 solo), includ- ing 8.5 for-a-loss (-22) and three sacks (-11)...had his first career intercep- Defense G UT AT Total TFL Sacks FC FR Int PBU tion at Fresno State (Nov. 12) that led to a touchdown...also had a fumble 1999 11 2 20 22 2-4 0-0 0 2-0 0-0 0 recovery against Nevada (Oct. 9) and two quarterback hurries. 2000 11 32 10 42 3-8 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 2003: Played in 11 games, primarily on special teams...recorded four tack- 2002 1 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 les (3 solo), including one for-a-loss at Tulsa (Oct. 4). 2003 12 12 9 21 4-15 2-11 0 3-0 0-0 1 2002: Saw limited action in two games on special teams...recorded one 2004 12 21 13 34 7.5-16 2-11 1 1-0 0-0 0 tackle in the season-opener against Eastern Illinois on Aug. 31. Totals 47 67 53 12016.5-43 4-22 1 6-0 0-0 1 2001: Redshirted. Prep: A 2001 graduate of Kaimuki High School in Honolulu...transferred to Kaimuki after attending Kalani High School for two years...earned four letters in football and basketball...in his senior year, named to the all-state second team...as a junior, earned first-team all-OIA White Division hon- ors...received all-OIA Blue Division accolades...coached by Ronald Oyama...an honor-roll student. Personal: Born Sept. 7, 1983, in Honolulu...related to the late singer Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole...cousins are former UH players Jay Amina and Houston Ala...has twin sons, Kila Jr. and Kalanikau...mother is Lin Paia of Honolulu.

Defense G UT AT Total TFL Sacks FC FR Int PBU 2002 2 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 2003 11 3 1 4 1-1 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 2004 10 24 22 468.5-22 3-11 0 1 1-15 1 Totals 23 27 25 519.5-23 3-11 0 1 1-15 1

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 38 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) chadKAPANUI westKELIIKIPI LINEBACKER 6-0 225 SENIOR RUNNING BACK 6-1 266 SENIOR HONOLULU ROOSEVELTHS W AIANAE, OAHU W AIANAE HS 2004: Played in all 12 games...started six at “STUB” linebacker...recorded 2004: Played in 11 games...started three...second on the team with 66 car- 50 tackles (23 solo), including three for-a-loss (-10) and a sack (-6)...posted ries for 309 yards and six touchdowns...also had 15 catches for 117 a career-high 11 tackles (5 solo) at Rice (Sept. 18)...forced a fumble at Rice yards...rushed for a season-high 64 yards on 10 carries against Tulsa (Oct. (Sept. 18)...also had four quarterback hurries...earned team’s Captain’s 2)...scored multiple touchdowns twice, against San Jose State (Oct. 23) and Award on special teams. Northwestern (Nov. 27). 2003: Played in 12 games as a full-timer on special teams...saw limited 2003: Played in first 10 games of the season before missing the last four action at linebacker...recorded a career-high five tackles at Tulsa (Oct. with a knee injury...started six games, including a string of five 4)...finished with 17 tackles (14 solo) and two PBUs...threw a 43-yard straight...carried the ball 37 times for 247 yards and posted a team-high six touchdown pass to David Gilmore against Fresno State (Oct. 11). rushing touchdowns...averaged 6.7 yards per carry....also had 20 receptions 2002: Played in all 14 games...started one at linebacker...earned the for 154 yards and one touchdown...made first career start at USC (Sept. Captain’s Award on special teams...amassed 26 tackles, including 20 solo, 13) and responded with eight carries for 57 yards and two receptions for 18 one for-a-loss (-2)...also had a blocked punt that led to a touchdown yards...scored a touchdown in four straight games (vs. Rice, at Tulsa, vs. against San Diego State on Dec. 7. Fresno State, at La. Tech)...scored first career touchdown on 1-yard plunge 2001: Played in nine games, primarily on special teams...had eight tack- vs. Rice (Sept. 27)...had 37 yards rushing and two touchdowns in loss at les...threw his first collegiate touchdown pass to Ashley Lelie (3 yards) Tulsa (Oct. 4)...recorded a career-high 67 yards rushing on seven carries in against Fresno State on Oct. 26. win over Fresno State (Oct. 11)...had a 9-yard scoring run as well as a sea- 2000: Redshirted. son-long 28-yard gain vs. the Bulldogs... also added a season-high five Prep: A 2000 graduate of Roosevelt High School in Honolulu… earned receptions for 34 yards in the game...accounted for both touchdowns in four letters in football and three each in basketball and baseball…named UH’s 13-10 win at San Jose State (Nov. 1)...scored on a 1-yard run late in all-state in football…also a three-time all-league selection in football…a the first half, then got his first career receiving touchdown, a 15-yarder, for three-time all-league pick in baseball and twice named all-league in basket- what proved the winning score late in the third quarter against the ball…helped basketball team to league championship as a senior…member Spartans...caught two passes for 34 yards before suffering a season-ending of the Hawaiian Club. knee injury in the first half at Nevada (Nov. 15). Personal: Born Jan. 27, 1982, in Honolulu…also recruited by San Diego College: Attended Dixie College in St. George, Utah, for two years (1998- State and Utah...has a son, Chad Jr., and a daughter, Hina, with wife, 2000)...did not play football. Brandie...has an older sister, Shawna…mother is Margurite Kapanui of Prep: A 1998 graduate of Waianae High School on Oahu...earned two var- Honolulu. sity letters in football...garnered all-league and all-state honors his senior season...rushed for 376 yards in one game... helped lead Waianae to Oahu Defense G UT AT Total TFL Sacks FC FR Int PBU Interscholastic Association titles his junior and senior seasons...an honor- 2001 9 8 0 8 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 roll student. 2002 14 20 6 26 1-2 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 Personal: Born Sept. 4, 1980, in Honolulu...has two brothers, Winston and 2003 12 14 3 17 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 2 Wade...parents are Gloria and West Keliikipi of Waianae, Oahu. 2004 11 23 27 50 3-10 1-6 1 0-0 0-0 0 Total 46 65 36 101 4-12 1-6 1 0-0 0-0 2 Rushing G Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long 2003 10 37 254 7 247 6.7 6 28 Passing G Comp Att Int Pct Yards Avg Rtg TD Long 2004 11 66 317 8 309 4.7 6 21 2001 9 1 1 0 100.0 3 3.0 455.2 1 3 Totals 21 103 571 15 556 5.4 12 28 2002 14 1 3 0 33.3 70 23.3 229.3 0 70 2003 12 1 2 0 50.0 43 21.5 395.6 1 43 Receiving G Rec Yards Avg TD Long 2004 11 0 2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 - 2003 10 20 154 7.7 1 24 Totals 46 3 8 0 37.5 116 14.5 241.8 2 70 2004 11 15 117 7.8 0 26 Totals 21 35 271 7.7 1 26

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 39 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) brittonKOMINE kurtMILNE WIDE RECEIVER 5-10 188 SENIOR PUNTER 6-0 196 SOPHOMORE HONOLULU M A RYKNOLL SCHOOL ROSWELL, GA CENTENNIAL H S

2004: Played in 12 games...started 10 at “Z” receiver...third on the team 2004: Played in all 12 games at punter...punted 50 times for 1,983 yards with 49 receptions for 744 yards and four touchdowns...ranks sixth in the for an average of 39.7 yards...pinned 13 inside the 20-yard line...had a sea- WAC averaging 62.0 receiving yards per game and seventh in the league son-long 55-yarder at UTEP (Oct. 16)...averaged a season-high 44.3 yards averaging 4.08 catches per game...sixth on the UH career list with 2,232 (3 for 133) against Northwestern (Nov. 27). receiving yards...caught for a season-high 159 yards and two touchdowns 2003: Appeared in 13 games at punter...recorded 63 punts for an average against San Jose State (Oct. 23)...also posted a season-high nine catches of 39.7 yards...19 kicks inside the 20-yard line...recorded seven kicks of 50 against the Spartans...posted 147 yards receiving yards against Nevada yards or more...had a season-long 55-yard punt against Fresno State (Oct. (Oct. 9). 11)...named WAC Special Teams Player of the Week on Dec. 1 following 2003: Played in 13 games...started nine at “X” receiver and three at “Z” his performance in a win over Alabama (Nov. 29)...punted eight times, receiver...hampered much of the year with a calf injury... missed only game averaging 42.5 yards, and pinned the Crimson Tide inside the 20-yard line of the season at Nevada (Nov. 15)...had at least one catch in all 13 games, six times...a Warrior Club award-winner. extending streak of 14 straight games with a catch...finished third on the 2002: Redshirted. team with 53 catches for 602 yards and five touchdowns...finished eighth Prep: A 2002 graduate of Centennial High School in Roswell, Ga., where in the WAC, averaging 4.08 catches per game...had eight catches for a sea- he was a three-time letterman in football and two-time in baseball...listed son-high 112 yards and a touchdown in loss at UNLV (Sept. 29)...connect- to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super 11 watch list...an all-region and ed with Timmy Chang for the longest pass-play of the season, a 72-yarder all-county pick in junior and senior seasons as both a punter and place- vs. UTEP (Oct. 25)...had four catches for 82 yards, including a 56-yard kicker...team’s outstanding special teams player his senior season ...holds touchdown catch in win at Louisiana Tech (Oct. 18)...had six catches for school record with a 48-yard field goal...averaged 41.0 yards per 45 yards and a touchdown in regular-season finale vs. Boise State (Dec. 6). punt...longest punt was 68 yards...also played three seasons on the varsity 2002: Played in all 14 games...started seven at “Y” receiver... named honor- baseball team as pitcher. able mention all-WAC...amassed 886 yards and 10 touchdowns on 58 Personal: Born Sept. 24, 1982, in Roswell, Ga...has two older brothers... catches, second on the team...also second on the team with 10 touch- parents are Kathy Milne of Roswell, Ga., and Charles Milne of Duluth, downs...caught for a career-high 238 yards and two touchdowns against Ga. Nevada on Oct.12...had a career-high nine catches against Tulsa on Oct. 19...had back-to-back 100-yard games against Nevada (238) and Tulsa Punting No Yards Avg Long TB FC I20 Blkd (140)...caught the game-winning touchdown pass at Fresno State (Oct. 2003 63 2,501 39.7 55 4 11 19 0 25)...finished third on the team in scoring (62 points)...finished sixth in 2004 50 1,983 39.7 55 4 3 13 0 the WAC and 64th nationally in receiving yards per game (63.3) and ninth Totals 113 4,484 39.7 55 8 14 32 0 in the league and 85th in the country in receptions per game (4.14). 2001: Played in one game, the season-opener against Montana on Sept. 8. 2000: Redshirted. tanuvasaMOE Prep: A 2000 graduate of Maryknoll School in Honolulu... earned three LINEBACKER 5-11 210 JUNIOR letters in football, two in soccer, and one in track... as a member of the HONOLULU ST. LOUIS SCHOOL Pac-Five football team, earned all-state and all-league honors in his senior 2004: Played in eight games...started seven at “WILL” linebacker...fourth year...set state records for receptions in a game (17 vs. Kamehameha), on the team with 58 tackles (26 solo), including 5.5 for-a-loss (-28) and receptions in a season (94) and receiving yards in a season (1,136)... named two sacks (-23)...recorded his first career interception against Nevada (Oct. to the BTC all-star game...in his junior year, garnered all-ILH accolades... 9) that led to a touchdown...also had a forced fumble and fumble recovery, coached by Don Botelho...an honor-roll student. and posted a career-high 11 tackles (3 solo) against the Wolf Pack...posted Personal: Born Nov. 18, 1982, in Wichita Falls, Texas...recruited by BYU, 10 tackles (2 solo) at Rice (Sept. 18)...missed four games with a hamstring Nevada, San Diego, and Western Oregon...has two brothers, Kaimana and injury. Jordyn...parents are Bridget and Howard Komine of Mililani, Oahu. 2003: Played in 11 games...started all 11 at long snapper...amassed 11 tackles (5 solo)...recorded a career-high three tackles against Appalachian Receiving G Rec Yards Avg TD Long State (Aug. 30). 2001 1 0 0 0.0 0 - 2002: Played in all 14 games...started all as long snapper...amassed six tack- 2002 14 58 886 15.3 10 72 les, four solo, as a full-timer on special teams...earned the Scout Award on 2003 13 53 602 11.4 5 72 defense. 2004 12 49 744 15.2 4 62 2001: Redshirted. Prep: A 2001 graduate of St. Louis School in Honolulu...earned three let- Totals 40 160 2,232 13.9 19 72 ters in football, two in soccer and one in basketball...a two-time all-star pick in football...also a two-time Student of the Month honoree...member of the Samoan Club. Personal: Born May 7, 1982, in Honolulu...has a brother, Tau...sisters Tui and Mia played soccer for the Rainbow Wahine...has three children...par- ents are Jo Anne and Tuitoga Moe of Honolulu.

Defense G UT AT Total TFL Sacks FC FR Int PBU 2002 14 4 2 6 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 2003 11 5 6 11 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 2004 8 26 32 58 5.5-28 2-23 1 0-0 1-0 1 Totals 33 35 40 75 5.5-28 2-23 1 0-0 1-0 1

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 40 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) uriahMOENOA kennyPATTON OFFENSIVE LINE 6-2 336 SENIOR DEFENSIVE BACK 6-0 187 SOPHOMORE HONOLULU IOLANI SCHOOL ALTADENA, CA S T. FRANCIS HS

2004: Started nine games...seven at right guard and two at center...sidelined 2004: Started nine games at right cornerback...sat out three games with a with a hamstring injury for three games...third on the team with 24 knock- hamstring injury...sixth on the team with 51 tackles (34 solo)...posted his downs...recorded a career-high seven knockdowns at Rice (Sept. 18)...has first career interception against Tulsa (Oct. 2)...recovered a fumble that led not allowed any sacks this season...graded a season-high 89 percent twice, to a touchdown at Rice (Sept. 18)...posted a season-high nine tackles against Florida Atlantic (Sept. 4) and Nevada (Oct. 9)...averaging 81 per- against Florida Atlantic (Sept. 4)...also had two PBUs...earned the team’s cent on the season. Scholar-Athlete Award. 2003: Played in all 14 games, started 13 games at right guard...second on 2003: Played in the first three games before sustaining a season-ending the team with 22 knockdowns. hamstring injury...granted a medical hardship by the WAC. 2002: Started all 14 games at right tackle...amassed 12 knockdowns. 2002: Played in 11 games...started two at left cornerback...named to WAC 2001: A fourth-team freshman All-American pick by The Sporting all-Freshman Team by The Sporting News...amassed 10 tackles, including News...started all 12 games at right tackle...amassed 12 knockdowns... one for-a-loss (-4)...picked up a blocked punt and returned it 74 yards for earned high grades against Miami-Ohio (88 percent) and Air Force (88 a touchdown against SMU on Sept. 28...also had one PBU. percent). Prep: A 2002 graduate of St. Francis High School in La Canada, 2000: Redshirted. Calif...named Most Valuable Defensive Back of the Mission League as a Prep: A 1999 graduate of Iolani School in Honolulu... earned four letters senior...earned first-team all-CIF as a senior...also named to the San each in football and track, and one in wrestling...named all-state and all- Gabriel Valley all-area team as a senior...amassed 35 tackles, three intercep- league in football. tions, four pass break-ups and recovered one fumble as a senior...also Personal: Born April 8, 1982, in Honolulu...married (Rachel Lee)...chose caught 25 passes for 312 yards and three touchdowns as a receiver...named Hawai‘i over Colorado and Oregon...parents are Luisa and Seuseu Moenoa the league’s scholar-athlete with a 3.83 GPA...also a member of the track of Honolulu. and field team...named all-area by Glendale News Press and the Pasadena Star News...also an honorable-mention all-region pick by Prep Star maga- zine...played two seasons of football at Punahou School in Honolulu before attending St. Francis for his senior year. Personal: Born Jan. 31, 1984, in Northridge, Calif...also recruited by Nevada and USC...has a brother, Kerry, and a sister, Kaeli...parents are Elizabeth and Eugene Patton of Honolulu.

Defense G UT AT Total TFL Sacks FC FR Int PBU 2002 11 7 3 10 1-4 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 1 2003 3 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 2004 10 34 17 51 0.5-0 0-0 0 1-0 1-0 2 Totals 24 42 20 62 1.5-4 0-0 0 1-0 1-0 3

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 41 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) 2001: Played in 10 of 12 games and started five as return specialist...earned freshman All-America honors by the Football Writer’s Association of chadOWENS America...broke two NCAA records for most combined return yards in a WIDE RECEIVER 5-9 177 SENIOR game (342) and most yards on kickoff returns (249), both against Brigham HONOLULU ROOSEVELTHS Young on Dec. 8...also tied the NCAA record for most return touchdowns in a game with two (1 punt, 1 kickoff) against Brigham Young on Dec. 2004: Started all 12 games at “H” receiver...a second team All-America pick 8...named WAC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance as a receiver and punt returner by Sports Illustrated...winner of the Mosi against Air Force when he returned a kickoff 100 yards for a Tatupu Award...led the team with a school-record 94 catches for 1,167 touchdown...broke the school record with nine kickoff returns for 233 yards and team-high 15 touchdowns...led the Warriors with 31 punt yards, a 25.9 average, against Miami-Ohio on Nov. 17...led the WAC and returns for 441 yards and a school-record four touchdowns...led the team ranked second in the nation in kickoff return average (33.6)...finished sec- with 114 points and averaged 138.5 all-purpose yards...caught for a career- ond on the team in all-purpose yardage (113.1)...also caught five passes for high 283 yards against Michigan State (Dec. 4)...posted a season-high 13 57 yards and one touchdown, and gained 51 yards on three carries and a catches twice...eclipsed the 100-yard mark three times with 182 yards touchdown rushing. against Tulsa (Oct. 2), 155 yards against Northwestern (Nov. 27), and 293 2000: Redshirted. against the Spartans...caught multiple touchdowns in four games...scored Prep: A 2000 graduate of Roosevelt High School in Honolulu...earned four three or more touchdowns in five games, including a school-record five letters in football, three in basketball, two in baseball and one in track...as a against San Jose State (Oct. 23) and four against Northwestern (Nov. 27) senior, received all-OIA White Division first-team and honorable mention and Michigan State (Dec. 4)...also posted a season-high 301 all-purpose all-state honors playing wide receiver...garnered first-team all-OIA Red yards against the Spartans...ranks fourth nationally in receptions per game Division and all-state honorable mention accolades during his sophomore (7.83) and ninth in receiving yards per game (98.0)...also ranks 14th year...member of the OIA championship basketball team as a senior... nationally in punt return average (14.2), and is tied for ninth in scoring, coached in football by Les Parrilla...an honor-roll student who graduated averaging 9.5) points per game...earned team’s Captain’s Award on offense cum laude. and Warrior Club Award on special teams. Personal: Born April 3, 1982, in Honolulu...has a son, Chad Jr., with wife, 2003: First-team all-WAC selection...appeared in 11 games, starting 10 at Rena...has one brother, Chase, and one sister, Charlie...parents are “H” receiver...missed two games (vs. Rice, at Tulsa) due to Charmaine and James Voss of Honolulu. suspension...posted a team- and conference-high 85 catches and was second in the league with 1,134 receiving yards...co-led the team with nine touch- Receiving G Rec Yards Avg TD Long down catches...led the WAC and ranked second in the nation in receptions 2001 10 5 57 11.4 1 17 per game (7.73)...led the WAC and ranked eighth in the nation in receiv- 2002 10 47 550 11.7 2 51 ing yards per game (103.1)...also led the team and finished sixth in the 2003 11 85 1,134 13.3 9 62 WAC in all-purpose yards, averaging 118.3 yards per game...finished the 2004 12 94 1,176 12.5 15 75 season ranked ninth all-time in receiving yards (1,741) at UH, third all- Totals 43 231 2,917 12.6 27 75 time in both kickoff return (1,309) and all-purpose yards (3,595), and eighth in punt return yards (483)...caught a pass in 21 straight games Rushing G Rush Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long played...has scored in seven games...compiled double-digit receptions three 2001 10 3 51 0 51 17.0 1 33 times, including a school-record 14 receptions vs. Army (Nov. 22)...fin- 2002 10 3 5 0 5 1.7 0 3 ished with a season-high 168 yards receiving and one touchdown vs. the 2003 11 2 6 1 6 3.0 0 7 Black Knights...hit the century mark in receiving four times, including a 2004 12 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 string of three straight...had eight catches for 162 yards and a touchdown Totals 43 9 62 1 62 7.8 1 33 at Louisiana Tech (Oct. 18)...had 12 catches for 164 yards and a touch- down at Nevada (Nov. 15)...had nine catches for 149 yards, including a Kickoff Returns No Yards Avg TD Long career-long 62-yard reception at San Jose State (Nov. 1)...recorded 10 2001 24 807 33.6 2 100 catches for 98 yards and two touchdowns at USC (Sept. 13)...also had a 2002 19 477 25.1 0 63 pair of touchdowns in win over Fresno State (Oct. 11)...returned only kick- 2003 1 25 25.0 0 25 off of the season for 25 yards in first game vs. Appalachian State (Aug. 2004 2 45 22.5 0 28 30)...appeared as punt returner in four games...totaled 136 yards on 14 Totals 46 1,354 29.4 2 100 returns...posted a season-high six punt returns for 68 yards, including a 24- yard return vs. Appalachian State (Aug. 30)...also had six yards rushing on Punt Returns No Yards Avg TD Long two carries. 2001 18 216 12.0 1 74 2002: Played in 10 games...started six at “H” receiver...suffered a knee 2002 17 131 7.7 0 38 injury against Nevada on Oct. 12 that kept him out of four WAC 2003 14 136 9.7 0 24 games...finished fourth on the team with 550 receiving yards and two 2004 31 441 14.2 4 76 touchdowns on 47 catches...caught for a career-high 182 yards on 11 Totals 80 924 11.6 5 76 receptions against SMU on Sept. 28...tied the school record with 12 catch- es at Boise State on Oct. 5...served as primary return specialist after coming back from injury...led the team with 17 punt returns for 131 yards and 477 yards on 19 kickoff returns.

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 42 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) leonardPETERS melilaPURCELL DEFENSIVE BACK 6-1 184 JUNIOR DEFENSIVE LINE 6-4 266 JUNIOR LAIE, OAHU KAHUKU HS PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA LEONE HS

2004: Started all 12 games at safety...leads the team with 111 tackles (69 2004: Started 11 games at defensive end...played in all 12...hampered by a solo)...is the only player in triple digits...has six tackles-for-loss (-27) and a chest injury...third on the team with 69 tackles (42 solo)...leads the team in sack (-7)...second on the team with four interceptions...interception against sacks with six (-49) and tackles-for-loss with 15.5 (-71)...ranks fifth in the Nevada (Oct. 9) and San Jose State (Oct. 23) led to field goals...intercep- WAC averaging 1.33 TFL per game and tied for sixth in sacks averaging tion against Northwestern halted the last-minute drive to preserve the 0.5 per game...also leads the Warriors with seven quarterback Warrior win...leads the team with three forced fumbles...posted a career- hurries...forced a fumble that led to a touchdown at Rice (Sept. 18)...also high 16 tackles at Boise State (Oct. 29)...posted 10 or more tackles five blocked a PAT attempt against Louisiana Tech (Nov. 6)...posted a season- times...second on the team with five PBUs...also has four quarterback hur- high nine tackles (4 solo) against Northwestern (Nov. 27)...earned the ries. team’s Warrior Club Award on defense. 2003: Appeared in 13 games...starting safety through the first seven 2003: Played in 11 games at defensive end...missed three games due to an games...had 66 tackles (40 solo), five PBUs, one fumble recovery and one injured elbow...finished with 40 tackles (23 solo), including five tackles for- blocked kick...tied his career-high with eight tackles at Louisiana Tech a-loss (-24) and 3.5 sacks (-22)...finished second on the team with nine (Oct. 18)...also blocked a kick vs. the Bulldogs...had five tackles and a fum- quarterback hurries...recorded at least one tackle in 10 of 11 games...had ble recovery vs. Rice (Sept. 27). seven tackles, two for-a-loss (-7) and one sack (-5) in first career start at 2002: Played in nine games, started one at free safety...hampered by an Louisiana Tech (Oct. 18)...posted a career-high 12 tackles, two sacks (-14) abdominal injury for most of the season...amassed 25 tackles, 15 and three quarterback hurries in win over UTEP (Oct. 25)...named WAC solo...compiled a career-high eight tackles against San Diego State on Dec. Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 27. 7...had one fumble recovery against Alabama...also three PBUs. 2002: Sat out in order to meet the year residency requirement for eligibili- 2001: Granted a medical hardship by the WAC...played in one game ty. against Rice on Sept. 29 before suffering from knee injuries. Prep: A 2002 graduate of Leone High School in Leone, American Prep: A 2000 graduate of Kahuku High School on Oahu...lettered in track Samoa...played three positions, including defensive end, wide receiver and and football...a two-time first-team all-state and all-league pick in foot- tight end...a three-time all star...named a Samoan International first-team ball...named team’s top defensive player as a senior...helped team to Red all-star...also participated in basketball, volleyball and track and field...com- Division championships as a junior and senior...coached by Siuaki peted in the high jump and long jump in track...earned MVP and all-star Livai...member of the Tahitian Club. honors in basketball...regarded as the best athlete coming out of Samoa his Personal: Born Dec. 26, 1981, in Fagaalu, American Samoa...has a brother, senior year. Vern, and three sisters, Vernice, Mariaha, and Jaclyn...also recruited by Personal: Born Feb. 5, 1984, in Pago Pago, American Samoa....also recruit- Arizona State, Brigham Young, Utah State, Oregon State and Washington ed by Oregon, Fresno State and Western Kentucky...related to former State...parents are Phyllis and Leonard Peters Sr., of Laie, Oahu. Warrior and San Diego Charger Alvis Satele and current teammates Hercules and Samson Satele...has two brothers, Edward and Amani, and Defense G UT AT Total TFL Sacks FC FR Int PBU two sisters, Meleisha and Marsalee...parents are Sauimoana Majorie and 2001 2 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Melila Merrill Purcell of Pago Pago, American Samoa. 2002 9 15 10 25 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 3 2003 13 40 26 66 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 5 Defense G UT AT Total TFL Sacks FC FR Int PBU 2004 12 69 42 111 6-27 1-7 3 1 4-20 9 2003 11 23 17 404.5-24 3.5-22 0 0 0 1 Totals 36 124 78 202 6-27 1-7 3 3 4-20 17 2004 12 42 27 6915.5-71 6-49 1 0 0 4 Totals 23 65 44 109 20-95 9.5-71 1 0 0 5

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 43 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) samsonSATELE geraldWELCH OFFENSIVE LINE 6-2 278 SOPHOMORE WIDE RECEIVER 5-7 216 SENIOR KANEOHE, OAHU KAILUA H S KAHUKU, OAHU ST. LOUIS SCHOOL 2004: Started all 12 games, 10 at left guard and two at center...a second 2004: Played in all 12 games...started seven at “Y” receiver...fourth on the team all-WAC pick...led the team with 38 knockdowns...has allowed three team with 49 catches for 430 yards and four touchdowns...caught for a sea- sacks this season...averaging one sack every 196 pass attempts...posted a son-high 83 yards and two touchdowns (5 receptions) at UTEP (Oct. season-high seven knockdowns against Tulsa (Oct. 2)...also earned a sea- 16)...caught at least one pass in all but one game. son-high 90 percent grade against the Golden Hurricane. 2003: Started the last 13 games at “Y” receiver...finished with 43 catches 2003: Second-team all-WAC selection...Scripps/FWAA first-team for 462 yards and four touchdowns...caught a pass in 12 of 13 games...aver- Freshman All-American...started all 14 games (first game of the year at left aged 10.7 yards per catch...had six catches for 71 yards and a pair of touch- tackle and 13 straight at left guard)... recorded a team-high 48 knock- downs in win over Rice (Sept. 27)...made first career touchdown reception, downs....gave up one sack (vs. Houston) in 754 pass attempts.... compiled an 8-yarder, vs. the Owls, followed by his second touchdown less than two a career-high nine knockdowns at Louisiana Tech (Oct. 18)... Warrior Club minutes later...had best game of the season vs. Fresno State (Oct. 11) with a award-winner. career-high nine catches for 115 yards and a touchdown. 2002: Redshirted. 2002: Sustained a knee injury and earned a medical hardship. Prep: A 2002 graduate of Kailua High School on Oahu...led Kailua to a 2001: Played in five games...caught two passes for 13 yards in limited share of the Oahu Interscholastic Association championship... first-team action. all-state selection by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin and The Honolulu 2000: Played in five games, started one...caught eight passes for a career- Advertiser as a senior...also named first-team OIA Red Division all- high 75 yards in his first start against Tulsa on Sept. 30...saw limited time star...listed as a high school All-American by Prep Star magazine as one of after that game and finished the season with 11 catches for 101 yards. the top 20 best offensive linemen in the West...earned the Top Offensive Prep: A 2000 graduate of St. Louis School in Honolulu...earned three let- Lineman Award at the 2001 Maverick Football clinic...also earned three ters in football and four in wrestling...a three-time prep All- letters in basketball...honorable mention all-league during his junior and American...earned all-state honors three times...also earned all-league hon- senior seasons and team MVP for junior year...earned three varsity letters ors as a return specialist...caught 115 passes for 1,446 yards and 27 touch- in track and field...participated in shot put and discus...team MVP for jun- downs as a senior...gained over 5,000 all-purpose yards in high school ior season...named school’s Athlete of the Year for 2000-01. career. Personal: Born Nov. 29, 1984, in Kailua, Oahu...also recruited by BYU, Personal: Born April 2, 1981, in Kailua, Oahu...has four brothers, Kainoa, Oregon, Utah, Nebraska and Washington...nephew of former Warrior and Bert, Kyle and Timmy, and a sister, Justina...also recruited by Utah, San Diego Charger, Alvis Satele, and former Rainbow Wahine volleyball Washington State, and Alabama...has a son, Harvey, and a wife player, Lee Ann Pestana...has two sisters, Tiatti and Pricilla...parents are (Domonique)...parents are Guylyn Ornellas and Hulu Taniguchi of Norine and Faalata Satele of Kaneohe, Oahu. Kahuku, Oahu.

Receiving G Rec Yards Avg TD Long 2000 5 11 101 9.2 0 16 2001 5 2 13 6.5 0 9 2003 13 43 462 10.7 4 33 2004 12 39 430 11.0 4 30 Totals 35 95 1,006 10.6 8 33

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 44 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Thursday, August 19, 2004 His father is a 30-year veteran of the Komine came into camp second on the Reserves, but Purcell said he will still worry depth chart at right wide receiver behind sopho- about him as he prepares for war. more Ross Dickerson. But he is capable of play- "I'm kind of scared a little. Our family's ing all four receiver spots, and he has caught 111 Purcell’s father called to duty working through it. It was a surprise. We have to passes for 1,488 yards and 15 touchdowns the The father of the UH defensive end support him, pray for him and hope everything past two years. will be deployed to Iraq goes well," he said. Another senior receiver, slotback Gerald Purcell said he is trying to arrange to meet Welch, sat out yesterday with an aching back. By Dave Reardon with his father before he leaves for Iraq. "I hurt my lower back in drills last week. It Star-Bulletin "He can't leave base, so I have to go to went away, but I woke up the next morning Schofield and see him," he said. tight. Today I just couldn't do it. Hopefully I'll Melila and Sauimoana Purcell of Pago Pago, UH senior receiver Britton Komine is in be back by tomorrow." American Samoa, planned to spend a lot of time the Army ROTC program. While some cadets Welch caught 43 passes for 462 yards and this fall traveling and watching their sons, Melila are members of Reserve and National Guard four TDs last year. He is listed as the first back- and Amani, play college football. units, his status is unaffected. He will be com- up to starting "H" receiver Chad Owens. That changed, though, when Melila, the missioned a second lieutenant in the Army upon father, was called to duty. He is a U.S. Army graduation next spring, Komine said. Reserves staff sergeant in the 29th Brigade. "Then I probably train for a year," said Members of the unit from throughout Hawaii Komine, who plans to be a helicopter pilot. "So and the Pacific Rim reported to Schofield if I am deployed, it's probably two years from Barracks on Tuesday for training in preparation now." for deployment to Iraq. Komine, the most versatile of the Warriors' "He's got two months of training, getting receivers, injured his left hamstring yesterday ready to go to Iraq," said Melila, the son, a start- morning and sat out most of the three-hour ing junior defensive end at the University of practice. Hawaii. "There were a lot of plans this year, me, "It's mostly fatigue. Today was real hot and my brother (Amani, who plays at Penn State), I pushed it too much," Komine said. "I'll rest the rest of our family. That's all changed now this afternoon and see how it feels tomorrow. and I'm down a little about it. But we just have Right now I have to think about the first game." to hope everything will be OK."

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 45 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Friday, September 3, 2004 on Saturday nights. Then they watch him smile get, like with tape and studying, as the game and talk about these deeds all week in 30-second approaches." sound bites. Chang has proven he is resilient. He goes Taken from Chang's perspective, more than into his final season optimistic yet knowing, say- Rites of Pasage 100 other Division I starting quarterbacks share ing the right "team-first" things when asked After all these years, Hawaii's most a similar experience, but that doesn't make it about the record and the individual honors. famous football player is still a mys- any less of a bizarre existence for a college stu- "He handles (the attention) really well," dent. And even most of them are not the water- teammate Chad Owens said. "We don't even tery cooler and lunch-pail talk of an entire state each talk about the record. It's just something that fall. will happen. I don't think anyone else could By Dave Reardon Questions about his personal life receive handle this situation like Timmy Chang." Star-Bulletin polite rebuffs. "I don't mind talking about anything hav- In his own words How well does Hawaii know Tim Chang? ing to do with football," he said. "But there are A few choice words from Tim Chang on a vari- We're not talking about his family, friends, some things I prefer to keep to myself." ety of topics: teammates and coaches, but Hawaii, the state in That doesn't make him unique. The thing general. The fan who buys season tickets, or pay that really makes him a little different than the On life without football per view, or goes to one game a year. others (besides his Chinese surname), is that he "I'd probably be a coach in some sport. I grew Chang has been one of the biggest sports is a walking, talking contradiction -- not in a up playing baseball and basketball. At Saint figures here since even before he became the bad way, but in an interesting way -- and always Louis I concentrated on playing football because Hawaii quarterback in 2000, way before his has been since he walked onto the Manoa cam- that was my best chance at a scholarship." name was prefaced by the words Heisman pus four years and 12,814 yards ago. Trophy candidate. When he truly was "Timmy" His physical courage has been questioned On pressure to just about everyone, and not yet "Tim," so many times, it's become a cliche. (And that's "There's always pressure. For us, we've had a which he admits to preferring when pushed. partly his own fault when he names a brace very good team for a couple of years. We win, Now and then the public gets glimpses of designed for the small finger on his throwing and people expect us to continue to win. The his accommodating, happy-go-lucky personality, hand his "pinkie pillow.") But he has led his way we deal with it is not thinking about it. We the way he loves to interact with children and team to several comeback wins, including once concentrate on simple things we have control fans in general, or the charming, joking persona with a badly sprained knee. over." that comes across in TV interviews. His mental toughness has also come under As he closes in on the all-time career col- fire; he was booed and benched, ironically, dur- On family lege passing record, he will be a more visible fig- ing Hawaii's biggest win of the season last year, "My parents used sports as a tool for me, to ure nationally than even Michelle Wie. against Alabama. The normally gregarious occupy my time, to teach me to become sociable But how well does the state really know the Chang retreated to his inner circle of family and and interact with other kids." young man? close friends. Then he came back, off the bench, The surprising answer is, "Not as well as to lead the Warriors to a Hawaii Bowl victory, On style you might think." and he became the state's favorite son once "Everyone on the team is unique, we all have Especially in Hawaii, we like to think we again. our trademarks, our habits. Of course you can't know our sports heroes, because often they look Shaking the horrific slump also showed let individual things be above the team, but usu- like us, or talk like us, and we're different than something to his teammates and coach June ally style is fun." the rest of the nation. But most people, even Jones, but it is something they say they already local people, don't know Chang. They watch knew -- that Chang is a leader. him. "I fall into that category of lead by exam- They watch Chang while he operates ple," he said. "I do get vocal on Saturdays. And I enclosed in a plastic shell, surrounded by huge think a lot of people don't see how focused I bodyguards, entertaining crowds of thousands

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 46 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Friday, September 3, 2004 "I have butterflies going into this game, "Not at 400 pounds. They're cutting guys and I don't really know what to expect," Faga in the NFL because of too much weight, the risk said. factor," Singletary said. "He has a chance at his Coach June Jones thinks Faga will do fine. weight now. He just has to go out and execute, Trimmed-down Faga leads new- He gushes about many of his players, but it's make plays. Scouts are already starting to ask look defense obvious Faga falls into a special category. about him, because there aren't enough big The senior will make his first start "He's been a real leader," Jones said. guys. And here's a guy who's athletic, can move, "Worked probably harder than anyone we've he's smart and has a personality. I saw his chal- for UH against Florida Atlantic had. I know he'll be real excited to get some lenges and struggles, remember taking him game time because he's put in so much to get to down to the scale when he didn't believe he By Dave Reardon this point." weighed 400. He's come a long way." Star-Bulletin Faga has changed more than his body, Faga thought about staying at Fresno after defensive line coach Vantz Singletary said. junior college and playing for Fresno State. Three years and 100 pounds ago, Matt Faga was "Matt is starting to be more vocal. He's "It was a tough decision. Being away from known as "Rocky." really communicating with all the guys up front. home was a new beginning, an experience for The Hawaii senior defensive tackle doesn't He's leading in his own little way. Normally me. But I'd rather play here in front of my fami- care for the name. It's what they called him at guys at the tackle position don't speak out. ly, especially my grandmother," he said. Fresno City College, where he played for two We've got two guys doing it." Faga also enjoys talking to students at ele- years before returning to the islands. The other tackle is senior Lui Fuga, whom mentary schools, especially in underprivileged "When I first went to Fresno, our D-line Faga credits for helping him get in shape and areas. coach called out 'Matt,' and about six of us improve his technique. "I just try to tell them about my experi- turned around," Faga said. "He gave me the "And he took me on the side and helped ences, that I came from a place like them," he name Rocky. I prefer Matt. In Fresno there were me. I learned that at 400 pounds you really can't said. about 16 Matts." move. You can hold the point, but you can't get Faga's weight loss is largely due to the The funny thing is, Faga is much more to the ball. We have to be fast to the ball. React Atkins Diet, which denies him his favorite food, rock-like at 6-feet-2 and a relatively svelte 317 faster. That's what I'm trying to do." rice. pounds than he ever was at Fresno -- or last fall, The biggest influence in Faga's life is his He dreams of scoops and scoops of rice. in his first season of eligibility at UH. And he grandmother, So'olepu Moi. Mounds of it. worked as hard as the movie boxer "Rocky" to "She did the most for me growing up in "I'll tell you this: If I have a good game, get into real football shape. Palolo," Faga said. "She's one of the main rea- I'm going to eat some rice," Faga said. Faga, who played just a few downs in four sons I'm working hard, so I can have a chance to Then he won't have another serving until games last year, makes his first start for the get into the NFL and put her in a nice house." Sept. 18 -- when the Warriors play at Rice. Warriors tomorrow, against Florida Atlantic. Singletary said pro football is not out of He's one of five defensive players starting Faga's reach, as long as he continues on his cur- their first game in UH's revamped defense. The rent path. Kaimuki graduate said he's ready, but admits being nervous.

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 47 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Sunday, September 5, 2004 Chang finished with 302 yards passing on Chang found Poumele crossing the back of the 38 completions in 64 attempts. But the Owls end zone for a 6-yard TD. finished with the biggest win in their four years Justin Ayat, who had been bothered by a of existence. sore groin most of preseason camp, made the Parker scores in OT to give Florida "This was another step up the ladder to conversion kick with ease. Atlantic a win greatness I hope," Owls coach Howard The first of Abraham Elimimian's two Schnellenberger said. "We've got a long way to interceptions set up the score by giving UH the By Dave Reardon go, but this was a big step." ball at the FAU 17. Star-Bulletin FAU trailed from the end of the first quar- The Owls tied it when Allen dove in from ter until the final 23 seconds of regulation. the 1 at 11:14 of the second quarter. The TD If it was Florida, Florida State, heck, even That's when quarterback Jared Allen completed was set up by a 27-yard pass to Crissinger-Hill Central Florida, things might not look so bad a 31-yard touchdown pass to Anthony on third down at the Hawaii 28. right now. Crissinger-Hill on fourth-and-11, tying the score UH retook the lead on an 11-yard pass But Hawaii's season-opening 35-28 loss last at 28-28. from Chang to Owens in the corner of the end night at Aloha Stadium was to Florida Atlantic. Crissinger-Hill finished with 15 receptions zone. A nice blitz pick-up by running back Mike And while the Owls from Boca Raton for 183 yards and two TDs. Allen completed 28 Bass made the play possible. Hawaii led 14-7 proved they are a good team, not too many of 44 passes for 291 yards and two touchdowns. with 6:33 left before halftime. expected them to beat the Warriors. After the TD stunned a crowd of around On the ensuing kickoff, FAU's Larry Taylor FAU, 19- to 24-point underdogs going in, 30,000 (with 39,390 tickets distributed), UH ran the ball the length of the field into the stuck with the Warriors all night, and then stuck got a miracle of its own. Tony Akpan blocked Hawaii end zone, but the apparent touchdown it to them in overtime. the extra-point try by Mark Myers that probably was called back as Erik Benson was flagged for "I hope everybody understands that this would have won the game. blocking in the back. type of loss hurts," UH coach June Jones said. The Warriors got the ball at their own 45 With time running down in the half, the Perhaps the understatement of the young college after the kickoff, and Chang tried three long Owls drove from their own 20 to the UH 22. football season to date. passes, all incompletes, before time expired, set- But on third-and-6, Hawaii's Mel Purcell sacked The Warriors have been down this dark ting up overtime. Allen for a 4-yard loss. Myers then kicked a 43- path before, losing their 2000 season opener to The Owls, who left Hurricane Frances yard field goal as the half ended. Portland State 45-20. That had to sting even behind them in Florida, played inspired football, The Warriors scored on their first posses- more, since it was to Jones' alma mater. And hanging in against a school that has fielded a sion of the second half, as Michael Brewster what happened after was ugly, a 3-9 nightmare team 92 more years than they have. rushed in from 12 yards for the first of his two season that so far is the only losing one in Jones' "Our defense had a very good scheme," TDs behind Brandon Eaton's block, capping an 5-year tenure. Schnellenberger said. "They didn't run a tight 8-play, 75-yard drive. UH led 21-10 at 10:08 of "But it's just one game, we'll come back. end, so you don't need big guys in the second- the third. You kind of learn from it, and our guys will ary. It's more like playing a game of touch. Purcell got his second big sack at 8:14 of learn from it," Jones said. You've got to keep their quarterback from com- the third quarter, moving the ball back to the The lessons have to come quickly, as two pleting 70 percent of his passes and four or five UH 16 and forcing FAU to settle for another weeks before the Western Athletic Conference touchdowns." field goal by Myers, this one 33 yards. opener at Rice suddenly doesn't seem like As for his team's ferocious hitting: Ross Dickerson returned the next kickoff enough time to correct everything that needs fix- "Force is mass times velocity squared. to the UH 44, but the Warriors squandered the ing. These kids know all about that now," said good field position with three incomplete passes. Quarterback Tim Chang and the rest of the Schnellenberger, who was part of four national A short punt by Kurt Milne then gave FAU the state can put any Heisman Trophy hopes on the championship teams and built this one from the ball at its own 34. way, way back shelf. Although his touchdown ground up. The Owls drove steadily and scored on a 3- (two) to interception (zero) ratio was good, It didn't matter that the game ended at yard pass to Crissinger-Hill from Allen. A 2- Chang didn't do what he needed to do, what he 4:11 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time. And it didn't point conversion try by the same combination has done in the past, and what he had chances matter that many of the Owls had the safety of slipped off the receiver's fingertips, but FAU had to do: Win the game at the end. family and friends in at least the backs of their closed it to 21-19 at 4:21 of the third quarter. Chang could only complete one pass for 7 minds. Hawaii came back with another good yards, to Gerald Welch, in four downs in over- They outplayed UH, and at least one return by Dickerson, to the 32, and eventually, time after FAU's Doug Parker scored on a 7- Warrior admitted it. another touchdown by Brewster, again behind yard run. "We were playing on fumes. They out-ran Eaton. This one was a 10-yard run with 1:57 left "We killed ourselves," Chang repeated over us and out-hit us," linebacker Ikaika Curnan in the third quarter, and the Warriors got and over.. said. "We knew them. We studied them. We had breathing room at 28-19. Chang was often off-target, and several so many chances." FAU had a golden opportunity early in the normally sure-handed receivers dropped balls UH led 14-10 at halftime as Chang threw fourth quarter, as Milne's short punt gave it the when they were wide open. touchdown passes to Se'e Poumele and Chad ball at the Hawaii 25. But the Owls had to settle Hawaii sophomore wide receiver Ross Owens, who both later left the game with again for a field goal -- and Myers had to kick it Dickerson ran ahead of Florida Atlantic defen- injuries. Poumele had a hamstring pull and twice. After he made it from 44, it was ruled the sive back Rickey Bethel during the third quarter Owens returned after hurting his back. play clock had run down to zero, and the Owls of the Owls' victory over the Warriors last night Sophomore running back Ryan Stickler also were penalized 5 yards. Myers made it again at Aloha Stadium. injured his shoulder on the opening kickoff and from 49, and UH's lead was cut to 28-22 with "We had a lot of things that happened that is day to day. 11:39 left in the game. normally don't happen," Jones said. "And you Both teams had trouble getting on track can't have them happen against a good team." offensively in the early going. Hawaii finally scored on the last play of the first quarter when

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 48 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Friday, September 10, 2004 Welch played in Saturday's 35-28 season- Welch also suffered a knee injury that kept opening loss to Florida Atlantic after starter Se'e him out of action in 2002, and many wondered Poumele was injured in the second quarter. if he'd ever become a productive player. Welch handles backup role well Welch caught five passes for 47 yards, and pro- He battled back, and started every game vided a physical presence in a game that last year after Nate Ilaoa's knee injury in the sea- The former Saint Louis standout demanded it. son opener. Despite catching 43 passes for 462 has been a dependable performer for "The word I like to use with Gerald is yards and four touchdowns, Welch was relegated the Warriors 'tough,' " UH receivers coach Ron Lee said of to reserve status in the spring and fall camps this the three-time state wrestling champion. "They year. By Dave Reardon whacked us, they hit us. We lost three or four "He never complains. When you need him, Star-Bulletin receivers. Gerald's a very nice guy off the field, he's right there ready to go," said Lee, who also but he loves the physical game. His blocking was coached Welch in high school. "He's ready when It's not always easy to make a graceful transition tremendous Saturday. He made some tremen- you call him and he steps right in." from the role of Mr. Spectacular to that of Mr. dous blocks. He took some tremendous shots Welch is close to a degree in history, and is Dependable, but Hawaii senior slotback Gerald and he gave some out." married (Dominique) with a son (Harvey) and Welch has managed it well. Warriors coach June Jones said he expects another child on the way. He has the game in Welch was nearly as big a star as his former all the banged up receivers, including Poumele, perspective, but also considers himself fortunate and current teammate Timmy Chang when both to be available a week from tomorrow at Rice to have another year of football -- whatever his received prep All-America recognition at Saint (UH has a bye this week). That means Welch role. Louis School. Now, five years later, Welch battles goes back to the bench. He is still appreciated by "I'm kind of excited I'll get to play more for playing time while Chang pursues the all- the head coach, though. than I expected. I'm ready, and when (Poumele time NCAA passing yardage record. "Gerald's one of the great kids you'll ever and Ilaoa) come back I'll support any decision Chang has been Welch's teammate and be around. When he's called to do his job, he Coach makes. Up to then I'm just going to do friend since intermediate school. does it. He's been a solid, solid player for us," my part and try to help the team win somehow," "He's so experienced, been in the offense so Jones said. Welch said. "Football helps to take care of my long. He helps us out in a lot of ways, knowing Welch handles his substitute role well, but family, it put me through school. I'll probably where to go, coming up with big catches, block- it took some getting used to after his stellar high never play football again after this season. Not ing. He can do it all," Chang said. "He's the school career. too many people get school for free, and a kind of guy you love to have as a friend. As a "It was kinda tough. I wasn't used to play- chance to play football and travel around the player, he has that veteran-ship." ing behind anybody. But when I got here, I was United States. So I just relish the moments." behind Craig (Stutzmann). And I didn't help myself by coming in overweight," he said.

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 49 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004 "We said all along that we had to win one Henderson also passed for two touch- or two on the road," he added. "We can still do downs. that." Hawaii lost despite its second consecutive The Warriors will want to start with one or game with no turnovers, and another good per- The Warriors drop their WAC two at home, but they can't until Oct. 2 against formance from quarterback Tim Chang. He opener and fall to 0-2 with losses to Tulsa. completed 34 of 50 for 363 yards and three "It's terrible. It's hard to get over this kind touchdowns. the Owls of Rice and Florida of thing," said linebacker Tanuvasa Moe, who But Chang was sacked five times, and he Atlantic was in on 10 tackles. "All we can do is try to get didn't come up with big plays late in the game past it and focus on the next game. But you when UH had momentum. By Dave Reardon gotta do it and try to get ready for whoever is "We came up against a good Rice team," Star-Bulletin coming up next." Chang said. "They did the things they needed to That's what the Warriors said after falling do to win. They've got good guys up front. HOUSTON » The last time Hawaii lost two to FAU on Sept. 4, and they had two weeks to They're well-coached, well-disciplined. They've football games in a row, coach June Jones said prepare for the next set of Owls, whose wish- got good motors and they played well." his team was immature and undisciplined. The bone they manage to contain, if not pull apart, Running back Michael Brewster, who Warriors left Las Vegas a year ago today in disar- in victories here in 2002 and at Aloha Stadium scored two touchdowns against FAU, shined ray after a mistake-filled loss to the Rebels that in 2003. But this UH defense was not the veter- again for UH. He scored twice, first on a 6-yard followed a spanking at the hands of eventual an group of years past. run that gave UH a 7-0 lead, and then at the national champion USC. They spent much of last night learning on end of the third quarter on a 31-yard pass from Last night at Rice Stadium, the Warriors the job. Chang that made it 28-26, Rice. were outmuscled by Rice, 41-29, and UH "We felt like they were on their heels a lot Ayat's field goal and Brewster's second TD begins the 2004 campaign 0-2. And Hawaii has in the first half," said Rice guard Greg Wilson, were both set up by Owls fumbles. Rice put the another two weeks to deal with the sting of a who helped pave the way for 234 yards rushing ball on the ground six times, with UH recover- defeat, as it did after losing its opener to Florida by fullback Ed Bailey, including 143 in the first ing only two. Atlantic. half. "But in the second half they brought the Jones said he made one of the game's Yes, there were many mistakes last night. linebackers up a little more and they gave us biggest mistakes when he opted to try a screen Lots of missed tackles and missed opportunities problems. We adjusted and played to our pass on third-and-3 at the Hawaii 17, with the on offense to go around. But this time, Jones strength." Warriors trailing 34-29 and about 5 minutes left isn't as down on his players as he was last year. Hawaii was somehow trailing only 21-13 in the game. Last night's post-mortem included no men- after being manhandled in the first half, and Rice sniffed out the pass to Ross Dickerson tion of a Western Athletic Conference champi- made some good adjustments at halftime. and smothered him for a 3-yard loss. Rice took onship, but Jones is confident his team can still "They did a better job in the second half over at the UH 43 after a short punt, and Bailey rebound to meet another of its major goals. because they'd seen us running the plays over and Henderson iced the game with a five-play After all, the group that started out 2-3 in 2003 and over, and not just their scout team," Rice touchdown drive that ate most of the rest of the bounced back to beat Alabama and outlast coach Ken Hatfield said. clock. Houston in the Hawaii Bowl on the way to a 9- The Warriors, after Justin Ayat's 25-yard "The wide-receiver screen, it was a bad call 5 mark. field goal, even led 29-28 with 10:12 left. But at the time. I guessed wrong. I thought they "I know my guys. They'll play. They'll Rice pounded back. were going to dog it, they didn't dog it," Jones respond," Jones said, after the Owls' option flat- Owls quarterback Greg Henderson rushed said. tened the Warriors with 405 rushing yards and for 135 yards, including three second-half 523 overall. "It hurts to lose, but they'll come touchdown runs. His two fourth-quarter TDs back. I would anticipate that we can still do regained the lead for Rice (2-0, 1-0 WAC). what we said we were going to do, and that's get in that bowl game.

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 50 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Posted on: Sunday, October 3, 2004 Slotback Chad Owens contributed three "We went back to the basics," said Rich touchdowns — all crafted the hard way. He Miano, who coordinates UH's pass defense. "We made a reach-for-the-shoestrings catch of went back to blitzing and being more aggressive Chang's screen pass, then sprinted the rest of the and attacking. The guys responded. They played Warriors roll to first win of season way to complete a 75-yard scoring play in the fast. Tulsa made plays, but that's because we second quarter. With the scored tied at 13 in the blitzed so much — that put pressure on our cor- By Stephen Tsai third quarter, Owens fielded a punt at the 34 on ners — but we made more plays." Advertiser Staff Writer the right hashmark and, freed by several blocks Even without their best defensive player — — the last two administered by Chad Kapanui left end Melila Purcell missed the second half In a defiant response to its critics and its 0-2 and C.J. Allen — bobbed, weaved and then jet- because of a stinger — the Warriors repeatedly start, the University of Hawai'i football team ted for a touchdown. stormed the eye of the Hurricane's offense. surged to a statement-making 44-16 victory over "Mighty Mouse is back," Kapanui said, Kilian was sacked five times and hurried on Tulsa last night at Aloha Stadium. referring to Owens' nickname. nearly every passing play. Six times he threw out Hawai'i slotback Chad Owens leaves a trio Owens said: "It was a team effort. I could- of bounds to avoid a sack. of Tulsa defenders in his wake as he heads for n't do it without the 10 other guys." Tulsa likes to mix it up — draw plays, end- the end zone to complete a 75-yard pass play. But Mouse Davis, who coaches UH's spe- arounds and play-action passes to the tight ends. Before an optimistically announced crowd cial teams, said: "What makes a great return is a But UH counter-attacked by blitzing corner- of 41,295, the Warriors left no doubts in great returner. That's the key. He had some backs, nickelbacks and safeties. Twice, officials improving to 1-2 overall and 1-1 in the Western blocks, but he found the crease, and it was over." ruled Kilian threw incomplete, although televi- Athletic Conference. The Hurricane fell to 1-5 Hawai'i quarterback Tim Chang scans the sion replays indicated he had fumbled, including — its only victory against a Division I-AA oppo- secondary for a receiver in the first quarter. a first-quarter play that should have resulted in a nent — and 0-1. Chang threw three TD passes. Purcell fumble recovery for a touchdown. "Came through?" defensive tackle Lui Fuga Owens' acrobatic 7-yard reception among "That definitely was a fumble," safety yelled in the jubilant UH locker room. "We three defenders made it 37-16, all but ending Leonard Peters said. "There were some calls that busted through." the suspense with 5:59 to play. went our way and some that didn't. But the The Warriors found gold in every area. Justin Ayat, who has finally recovered from main thing is the 'W' ended up going our way." Tim Chang, who became the second-most a groin injury, converted three field goals, Fuga, UH's co-captain, said the blueprints prolific passer in NCAA history with his first including a school-record-tying 56-yarder in the called for stalking Kilian. In last year's meeting, completion, finished 22 of 43 for 378 yards and second quarter. Jason Elam, now a Denver Kilian was Tulsa's leading rusher, passer and three touchdowns. Entering 5 yards behind Bronco, booted a 56-yarder in 1992. receiver. North Carolina State quarterback Philip Rivers' Before Ayat's kick, UH coach June Jones "We were physical," Fuga said. "We blitzed. 13,484 yards, Chang now has 13,857 passing called a timeout — a move that proved to work We dominated that (offensive) line. We used our yards in his NCAA career. like antifreeze. regular (defensive) package. Maybe we were He also has not been intercepted in 181 "It kind of settled me down," Ayat said. holding back in the first two games. This time, passes, dating to the third quarter of last year's "Coach (Davis) told me not to over-swing, and we let the dogs loose, and it worked. We went Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl, to break Raphel stroke it through. That's what I did." after (Kilian). If he wasn't fast, he would have Cherry's school record of 174 passes without an UH's rejuvenated defense did the rest. To been dead. But he's a great quarterback." interception. counter Tulsa's motion offense featuring two Kilian said: "They were able to bring some "That's nice to know," said Chang, when tight ends, the Warriors traded their playbook pressure and take us out of our game plan. They told of the record, "but I'm just trying to do my for a history book. did a good job on our tight ends. Give them a part." lot of credit."

Posted on: Wednesday, October 6, 2004 gave him the basketball example: 'On the foot- Akpan showed his aggression in the 44-16 ball field, you have to foul someone every play. victory over Tulsa. Both of his tackles were in You have to be physical.' " the Hurricane's backfield. As punishment for passive play, Akpan On one play, the 6-foot-7, 273-pound Warriors want to see tiger in 'Tony' would have to "bear crawl" — moving with his Akpan knocked back Aaron Danenhauer, a 6- hands and feet on the ground — the width of a foot-5, 299-pound left tackle. UH coach June By Stephen Tsai football field. Further politeness would result in Jones circulated an enlarged picture of that play Advertiser Staff Writer the "scalded dog" punishment of moving with to Akpan's teammates. both hands and one foot on the ground. "He's not Mr. Nice Guy anymore," University of Hawai'i football player Nkeruwem "I have a different personality," Akpan said. Singletary said. "I took the label off. He's "Tony" Akpan would rather switch than fight. "I mean, violence? For me, it's a learning become a violent football player. He took The transition from basketball to football process. I struggled a lot with striking (an offen- (Tulsa's) tight ends and mauled them." for Hawai'i defensive end Nkeruwem "Tony" sive lineman). You have to strike people you like, Singletary said Akpan has learned to bend Akpan also included learning to be more people you see every day. I had trouble being his knees and lower his shoulders to avoid "nasty." that aggressive." upper-cut blocks from shorter offensive linemen. Since moving from the UH basketball team But Singletary's tough love eventually wore "He had a hard time because he's so tall," in April 2003, Akpan has had to learn the tech- on Akpan. Singletary said. "He has really turned the tide." nical and physical skills of playing defensive end. "He kept on yelling at me," Akpan recalled. Singletary said the original plan called for The most difficult adjustment was losing "He told me: 'If you don't want to be mean, Akpan to play 15 to 20 snaps against Tulsa. "He his friendly demeanor on the field. turn your stuff in and just quit.' He told me I was doing so well, we left him in," Singletary "He used to be real polite," said Vantz could be a nice guy outside, but in the game, I said of Akpan's 46 snaps. Singletary, who coaches the defensive linemen. had to be nasty. I went out there and did what I "He'd say 'excuse me' and 'pardon me' during had to do." practice. I tried to get him in a foul mood. I WARRIOR FOOTBALL 51 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Posted on: Friday, October 8, 2004 Opposing football players often marveled strength and quickness do not necessarily add up at the 6-foot-2, 220-pound Allen-Jones' speed, to playing time. asking: "What do they feed you?" He struggled to learn UH's defensive "The same food you eat," Allen-Jones scheme. He served as "headhunter," the left-side Allen-Jones reveling in his heritage, would respond. "I just play the game like you blocker on punt and kickoff returns. In the sea- special teams play do. I'm the same as you are." son opener against Florida Atlantic, "he was run- Still, Allen-Jones was raised to make his ning down the field and getting his fanny By Stephen Tsai own decisions. Despite scholarship offers from knocked off," recalled Mouse Davis, who coordi- Advertiser Staff Writer Maryland, Syracuse and Marshall, his heart nates UH's special teams. belonged to the University of Hawai'i. UH coach June Jones said: "He's (19) years There were 91,029 people of Samoan ancestry His uncle was a UH professor and his aunt, old. He had a lot to learn. He had to mature living in the United States in 2000, but in Frances Leau, recently earned a UH degree. "She and know his assignments. But he's an athlete Aberdeen, Md., the roll call was: always told me to go to the University of and a player, and we knew he would pick it up." "I was cool with my black side and cool Hawai'i," he said. "She felt if I came here, I Allen-Jones has ascended to second-string with my Samoan side," says University of would be more comfortable, that I would have linebacker. Hawai'i linebacker C.J. Allen-Jones. "My (high) family to watch me." "We're trying to speed him up, but not try school was accepting of all races." Most of all, Allen-Jones wanted to attend to force him so much," linebacker coach Cal Lee "My family and my cousin's family and ... the same school and play the same position as said. "It's not easy. To come out of high school another family at church and ... I can't think of his idol — Pisa Tinoisamoa, a former UH line- and really pick it up, you can count it on your any others right now," University of Hawai'i backer now with the St. Louis Rams. hand the people who can do it. We feel he can. football player C.J. Allen-Jones said. Allen-Jones expressed his interest in an e- He's coming along." But even in Aberdeen, a town with a large mail to the UH coaches. They told him to send Lee said Allen-Jones' frame will allow him military population, Allen-Jones was able to a highlight tape. He put together a videotape to gain another 10 pounds and play effectively at embrace his Polynesian and African-American using crude footage from his Aberdeen High 230. cultures. games. For now, Allen-Jones is making an impact His mother, Florence, who is of Samoan His mother accompanied him on his on special teams. ancestry, often prepared palusami, a dish featur- recruiting visit to Hawai'i, and before leaving for In last week's 44-16 victory over Tulsa, ing coconut cream, onions and pork or beef. the airport, she co-signed his letter of intent. Allen-Jones picked up a spare when he flattened C.J. — he was named after his father, Carl At the time, Allen-Jones was known as Carl two defenders with one block on Chad Owens' Stokes Sr. — Florence and his stepfather, Albert Stokes Jr. After high school, he decided to 66-yard punt return for a touchdown. Jones, sometimes conversed in Samoan. change his name legally. His hyphenated name "I was rushing from the left end," he said Clarence Barnes, pastor of the Highway combines his mother's maiden name and stepfa- of the return, which was fielded on the right Holiness Church, encouraged Allen-Jones to cel- ther's surname. hashmark. "Normally, I don't have anybody to ebrate his diverse background. Allen-Jones' grad- "I felt real proud," said Jones, who raised pick up. (Davis) told me to run down the field uation party at the church had a Polynesian Allen-Jones since he was 5. and just find anybody to pick up. I saw my man theme. Allen-Jones then vowed to make a name for Chad break out. I saw two guys trying to tackle "He's a nice young man, and he comes himself at Hawai'i. him. I came full speed and tried to knock both from a very nice family," Barnes said. "Ever since I chose Hawai'i, I promised of them down. I went right after the first dude. Allen-Jones said: "I was cool with my black myself I would get on the field as a freshman," It was a good hit." side and cool with my Samoan side. My (high) he said. "I know I'm young and I have a lot to Davis said: "He had a great block on school was diverse and accepting of all races." learn. But whatever it took to get on the field, I Chad's return. He took them right off of Chad's He said he tried to educate classmates who wanted to do it." back. It was a good thing." "think of Samoans as big people who run Allen-Jones and his family spent two weeks around looking fierce and intimidating and stuff in American Samoa before he reported to train- like that." ing camp in August. He soon discovered that

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 52 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Sunday, October 10, 2004 Nevada's Chance Kretschmer -- a nemesis ing position on a 62-yard pass to Komine from in two Hawaii losses at Reno -- rumbled for 178 Chang. yards on 34 carries. But Kretschmer was denied "I didn't mind getting into an offensive twice at the UH goal line, once on a controver- shootout, because our offense is supposed to be UH grounds ‘Air Wolf’ sial call on an apparent second-quarter touch- good," Ault said. The Warriors put offense and down catch, and then in the third quarter when But Nevada's offense blinked first. The defense together for the first time Moe knocked the ball out of his hands, with Wolf Pack had first-and-goal at the Hawaii 9. UH defensive end Kila Kamakawiwo'ole recov- But quarterback Jeff Rowe was stopped for no this season ering. gain on first down, and after two incompletes, In the next series, Moe pressured quarter- Nevada settled for a 36-yard field goal by By Dave Reardon back Travis Moore into an incomplete pass and Damon Fine and a 14-10 deficit with 1:47 left Star-Bulletin then an intentional grounding. Owens returned in the first. the ensuing punt 75 yards for a touchdown and UH committed its first turnover of the sea- That sure was a thing of beauty last night at a 34-13 Hawaii lead. son on the next series. Ross Dickerson caught a Aloha Stadium if you're a Hawaii football fan. "That was a helluva punt return by a hellu- short pass from Chang and made a nice run to Yes, coach June Jones liked the Warriors' va football player," Nevada coach Chris Ault the Nevada 10. But Roderick Stallings knocked most complete game of the season, too, as UH said. the ball loose and Keone Kauo recovered for the routed hapless Nevada 48-26 before a turnstile Moe then intercepted Moore's next pass, Wolf Pack. crowd of 30,476. setting up a run by Brewster that ended with a Hawaii came back with a defensive stop. But Jones knows the meat of the Hawaii fumble recovery in the end zone by right guard Kamakawiwo'ole sacked Rowe for a 2-yard loss schedule is on the horizon, beginning with a Uriah Moenoa for his first career touchdown on third down at the Nevada 13. dangerous road game at Texas-El Paso this and a 41-13 margin. Following the Nevada punt, Chang's 46- Saturday. Think the Miners are pushovers? Then "I don't think I made a bigger impact than yard pass to Britton Komine set up a 2-yard you didn't know until now that UTEP upset anyone else out there," Moe said. touchdown run by West Keli'ikipi, his first of Fresno State yesterday. The numbers say otherwise. the season. UH padded its lead to 21-10 at "I thought we did some good things. But Moe was in on 11 tackles, including a 13- 11:38 before the break. we didn't play good enough to play next week, yard sack. He also had a quarterback hurry, It quickly became 24-10, on a 40-yard field I'll tell you that," Jones said. "If we're going to forced fumble and interception. goal by Justin Ayat at 9:40. Leonard Peters inter- contend for the WAC conference we're going to "T.J. had a great, great game," UH line- cepted Rowe's pass, giving UH the ball at the have to win on the road. We didn't prove we can backers coach Cal Lee said. "He has really start- Wolf Pack 17. stop the run, and we're going to have to stop the ed to come around, not being a linebacker for Fine kicked a 24-yarder, making it 24-13 at run." all those years. He's back in the saddle. the 5:22 mark. Two plays earlier, Kretschmer With its second Western Athletic "They all got great experience," Lee added, appeared to score on a diving pass reception in Conference win in two weeks, UH moved into referring also to Ho'ohuli and second-year fresh- the end zone, but he was ruled out of bounds. the upper echelon of the league standings at 2-1 man Timo Paepule. "They all did more than Kauo intercepted Chang on the next series. (2-2 overall). Beginning next week, the Warriors adequate being in for Ikaika." It was the Hawaii quarterback's first pick of the must prove they belong there. The Warriors offense was dominant, rolling season after 200 passes without one dating back For the second game in a row, Hawaii up 571 yards, the most this season. to last year's Hawaii Bowl. broke it open in the third quarter -- and without Brewster finished with a career-high 150 Nevada was turned back after first-and-goal injured defensive starters Ikaika Curnan (middle yards on nine carries, as Hawaii rushed for an from the 9. Mel Purcell and Matt Faga sacked linebacker) and Kenny Patton (cornerback). uncharacteristic 251 yards. It was the first time Rowe for losses of 12 and 5 yards, sandwiching Curnan has a high-ankle sprain and Patton has a UH rushed for more than 200 yards since 1998, Faga's shackling of Kretschmer for another loss. hamstring pull; both are troublesome injuries and more than this year's previous games. Fine's 46-yard field-goal try was no good. that usually take plenty of time to heal. Their UH quarterback Tim Chang completed 21 In the fourth quarter, Talib Wise's 1-yard backups, Watson Ho'ohuli and Cameron passes in 35 attempts for 322 yards and three run and 24-yard TD pass from Moore complet- Hollingsworth, performed well last night, but touchdowns. Chang also threw his first intercep- ed Nevada's scoring, while Bryan Maneafaiga losing Curnan and Patton for any games is a tion of the season. scored on a 6-yard run for Hawaii. huge blow. Owens had his second consecutive game "Defensively, we were non-existent," Ault Jones said Curnan probably won't make with three touchdowns, and Britton Komine said. "And offensively neither quarterback took the UTEP trip. Also, reserve defensive tackle caught six passes for 147 yards. charge." Kahai LaCount left last night's game with a Early on, it looked like both offenses would It wasn't a very happy homecoming for knee sprain, and another backup at the same dominate throughout. Nevada receiver Caleb Spencer, a former position, Keala Watson, is out for an undisclosed Hawaii took the opening kickoff and went Kamehameha standout. reason. 65 yards on eight plays, with Chang's 12-yard "It's been such a tough season," said UH led Nevada 24-13 at halftime, and touchdown pass to Owens capping the drive. Spencer, who caught four passes for 91 yards. "It outscored the Wolf Pack 17-0 over the next 15 Nevada came right back with an 89-yard took away from the fun of coming home. We minutes with a performance that included a lot drive, fueled by 63 yards on eight carries by didn't help our defense, especially with the fum- of everything except what the Warriors are usu- Kretschmer -- including a 1-yard TD. The score bles." ally known for -- passing. was tied at 7 at 7:45. Michael Brewster's long runs, Chad UH retook the lead on another Chang-to- Owens' second punt return touchdown in two Owens touchdown pass at the 6:33 mark. This games and stalwart defense by linebacker time, Chang completed a short toss to Owens, Tanuvasa Moe highlighted the pivotal action. who juked Nevada safety Nick Hawthrone and scored on a 13-yard play. Hawaii got into scor-

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 53 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Posted on: Sunday, October 17, 2004 Chang, who told a UTEP player he has a UTEP's Jackson said UH's missed oppor- "slight shoulder separation," returned for two tunities "gave us a boost." second-half series and said he expects to start in UH coach June Jones said: "We just didn't the coming game against San Jose State. make plays in the first half. Offensively, you Miners deal major blow to Warriors Elimimian suffered a pulled right ham- can't do that on the road. You have to stay string on UTEP's second series in the second focused and get it done." By Stephen Tsai half. He did not play after that. "It feels better Jones said UH entered with two points of Advertiser Staff Writer now," Elimimian said. "It feels like a slight emphasis: Slow Jackson, a speedster (4.3 seconds sprain." over 40 yards) in the Miners' one-back offense, EL PASO, TEXAS — With Texas-El Paso com- Elimimian's availability was in question and force the action. fortably ahead in the middle of the fourth quar- when he suffered a sprained right ankle during It was why he announced during a Monday ter, what remained of a Sun Bowl crowd of Thursday's practice. "I was going to take some meeting that he would go for a fake punt the 44,381 began to depart, leaving behind deflated medication for it, but at the last minute, I first chance possible, regardless of the line of ThunderStix-like noisemakers, crunched-up thought I'd play through it." scrimmage. When UH's opening drive stalled at cups and the rubble that was the Hawai'i foot- Elimimian was needed to provide leader- its 18, upback Chad Kapanui took the snap, ball team. ship for an ailing defensive secondary. Right cor- rolled to his left and lofted a pass to Kilinahe UTEP's Jonas Craft celebrated after catch- nerback Kenny Patton and backup Turmarian Noa. The play worked in the previous meeting ing a 3-yard TD pass from Jordan Palmer in the Moreland did not make the trip because of ham- in El Paso in 2002; this time it was incomplete. first quarter which put the Miners ahead for string injuries. Then, in the first half, starting Five plays later, UTEP took a 7-0 lead. good. right safety Lono Manners suffered a fractured "I told the team, 'When you're in these Last night's 51-20 loss to UTEP all but ankle. Jones said Manners will not play again games on the road, you have to take risks,' " ended the Warriors' pretty-please hopes of win- this season. In Manners' absence, UH rotated Jones said, "and we took a risk." ning the Western Athletic Conference title. Matt Manuma, Landon Kafentzis and Lamar Kapanui said: "I thought it was going to The Warriors, 2-3 overall and 2-2 in the Broadway. work." WAC, need to win five of their remaining seven UTEP's Chris Francies beat UH's Omega As for the plan to stop Jackson, the regular-season games — including two road Hogan and hauled in a 13-yard touchdown pass Warriors had early success. He rushed for 44 games (at Boise State and Fresno State) and two from Jordan Palmer in the fourth quarter. yards on his first 13 carries. But with UTEP against Big Ten programs (Northwestern and UH's depleted pass coverage and a commit- leading 21-13, Jackson ran four times for 29 Michigan State) — to earn a berth in the ment to containing UTEP running back yards, setting up Schneider's field goal as time Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl on Christmas Eve. Howard Jackson opened the way for third-year expired in the first half. The Miners, who descended on the field sophomore Jordan Palmer, the younger brother "The offensive linemen did a great job," from a concourse-level "mine shaft" during pre- of 2002 Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer, said Jackson, who finished with 138 yards and a game introductions, uncovered a lump of coal to produce career highs in four categories: touchdown. "A lot of the things they were doing for the Warriors' holiday plans. Attempts (44), completions (28), yards (317) up front was confusing to Hawai'i." "Losing is always disappointing," said UH and touchdowns (five). With Jackson finding openings on sweeps quarterback Tim Chang, who passed for 294 "I feel we did a lot of things right," Palmer to the perimeter and behind zone blocks inside, yards and two touchdowns, both to former Saint said, "but with my four interceptions, well, I the Warriors were vulnerable to Palmer's play- Louis School classmate Gerald Welch. "The way have a few things to learn from." action passes, particularly after he figured out we lost made it that much harder." Of the Miners' nine first-half possessions, how to avoid Elimimian. The Warriors failed to complete two fake- four resulted in points (three Palmer scoring "Absolutely, I did not want to throw his punt passes, including one on the opening drive, passes and Reagan Schneider's 48-yard field way anymore," Palmer said. "He picked me off giving the Miners possession 18 yards from pay goal), two in Bryce Benekos' impressive punts (a three times. I tried to go away from him." dirt. Chad Owens, who scored on punt returns 64-yarder and a kick downed on the UH 3) and Elimimian switched, from left to the right in each of the past two games, muffed two three Elimimian interceptions. side and back — a shell game that ended when punts. Justin Ayat's extra-point kick, which "The last couple of games, I really haven't he left with his injury. would have tied it at 14 in the first quarter, was gotten a lot of action on my side," said The Miners defense, meanwhile, frustrated blocked. On the ensuing possession, his field- Elimimian, who usually is aligned on the the Warriors with delayed blitzes from the cor- goal attempt from 29 yards sailed wide right. defense's left. "For some reason, this guy ners, safeties and linebackers. The Miners used a Adding injury to insult, two co-captains — thought he could throw at me. I got him three three-man front, with outside linebacker Chang and cornerback Abraham Elimimian, times." Thomas Howard often sneaking to the line of who made a school-record-tying three intercep- Elimimian's 20-yard interception return for scrimmage as a pass-rusher. At the back of the tions, including one for a touchdown — missed a touchdown closed the Warriors to 14-13. On defense, the Miners used a zone with five defen- playing time because of injuries. Chang aggra- the ensuing point-after attempt, defensive line- sive backs. Jahmal Fenner twice intercepted vated an injury to his left shoulder when he was man Chris Mineo powered his way from the Chang's understudy, Kainoa Akina. floored by defensive end Ibok Ibok after the middle for the rejection. Fenner said the Miners were motivated to whistle sounded. Ibok was assessed a personal "I've got to give the guy credit," Ayat said. play one of the nation's best passing attacks. foul and, two plays later, Chang headed to the "He was just there." "We didn't want Chang to go crazy on us," training room. As for his missed field goal, which would Fenner said. "Oh, no, not that. We knew we had "It was hard for me to turn the shoulder," have put ahead the Warriors on the next posses- to play our coverage and try to lock them down. the right-handed Chang said. "But after a while, sion, Ayat said, "I thought I hit it good. I looked I guess we did that." the pain went away, and it was all good." up, and it's on its way. At the last minute, it just got blown out right outside the right upright."

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 54 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Sunday, October 24, 2004 The turning point of the game though, was UH, going 80 yards in 14 plays, consuming 7 freshman Jason Ferguson's electrifying 66-yard minutes and 24 seconds. Michael Brewster kickoff return, right after the Spartans' trickery. capped it with a 7-yard touchdown, his fifth Ferguson, in his second game as UH's deep man rushing score of the season. UH makes big plays on special for kickoffs, took the ball at the goal line, went Chang was picked again, this time by teams -- a weakness in last week’s up the middle to his 25 and cut to the left side- Jerrell Hardy when defensive end Sean loss -- to crush the Spartans 46-28 line. McNamara tipped a ball. The 5-foot-5, 157-pound freshman set The Spartans, starting from the Hawaii 26, By Dave Reardon things up at the Spartans 34-yard line for 6-foot, looked like they would settle for a field goal Star-Bulletin 280-pound West Keli'ikipi. Keli'ikipi accounted when they stalled at the 6. But holder Beau for 17 bruising yards the rest of the way, includ- Pierce rolled to his left and pitched to kicker Jeff Many coaches say it's one-third of football, and ing a 1-yard run for his first of two touchdowns. Carr, who ran it in for the score and the 14-7 some even believe it. But special-teams play Ayat's extra point tied it at 14 with 5:04 left lead. meant a lot more than that for Hawaii last night before halftime, and UH never trailed again. But then Ferguson and his blockers took as the Warriors beat San Jose State 46-28 at The Warriors took the lead when Tim back the night. Aloha Stadium. Chang hit Komine with a perfectly placed 46- Later, in the third quarter, Owens removed It meant momentum and big plays ... both yard touchdown pass, one play after Komine any doubt with a 71-yard punt return. of which Hawaii will need in large amounts as it dropped a pass across the middle with 1:07 left "(Owens) tells me every week I need to heads into the stretch run of its season, begin- in the first half. make something happen. He gets me so hyped," ning with Friday's big game at unbeaten Boise Chang, playing with a damaged left (non- Ferguson said. "I get 60, then he goes and scores State. throwing) shoulder, completed 25 of 39 passes a touchdown and I'm just like, 'Dang.'" UH -- which suffered from shoddy special for 318 yards with two touchdowns and two Owens broke Bobby Ahu's school career teams in a loss at Texas-El Paso last week -- interceptions. He now has 14,791 career passing record with his fourth punt return for a TD. He improved to 3-3 overall and 3-2 in the Western yards and needs 240 on Friday to catch NCAA is one off the NCAA Division I-A season record Athletic Conference with its third straight home record-holder Ty Detmer on national TV against of four, owned by many players, with at least six win. The Spartans fell to 2-4 and 1-2 in losing Boise State. games left. to the Warriors for the fourth time in a row. "I was a little banged up after last week, "We had a breakdown on special teams," Hawaii must win four of its six remaining games but I felt all right this week," said Chang, who San Jose State coach Fitz Hill said. "You don't to qualify for a third consecutive Hawaii Bowl. missed two practices last week. "When we get a want to give a special guy like Chad Owens Receiver Britton Komine (nine catches for big spark like that from (special teams) it really opportunities to make big plays. We gave him 159 yards and two touchdowns) and a patch- fires us up." an opportunity and he turned it into a big play. work defense also shined at times for Hawaii, Those three big special teams plays turned it in but the kicking game kick-started the Warriors. After San Jose State failed to run out the final their favor." "We did some good things on special minute of the first half, Owens returned a punt UH held San Jose State scoreless after the teams, kickoffs and punts, real positives," 16 yards to the Spartans 41, and Ayat made his break until Rogers passed 20 yards to tight end Hawaii coach June Jones said. "Our kick cover- 49-yarder. Brian Watje at 14:27 of the fourth quarter, clos- age was also much better." What started out with promise for under- ing the margin to 34-21. Jones excitement was tempered by an ever- dog San Jose State looked grim at halftime. And Hawaii fired right back, as Keli'ikipi scored expanding injury list. Three more starters -- it turned out so, as UH scored 27 unanswered on another 1-yard run for his fourth TD against receiver Se'e Poumele, defensive end Mel Purcell points and San Jose State wasted a 203-yard San Jose State in two seasons. Ayat missed the and linebacker Tanuvasa Moe -- joined it last rushing performance by Tyson Thompson. extra point and UH led 40-21. night. Poumele may be lost for the season with a "We stopped ourselves the whole game," Komine caught his second scoring pass broken arm. said quarterback Dale Rogers, who completed from Chang with 6:24 left, for 13 yards. "We've got so many injuries now," Jones 10 of 24 passes for 82 yards and two touch- Thompson ran 85 yards with 6:12 left for said. "We just have to look at the backups as downs. UH safety Leonard Peters also managed the final score. The Warriors allowed 397 yards starters now." his third interception of the season. "On some with a unit missing four starters most of the Early, it looked like the Spartans would of my throws I should have made them, but I game, along with Purcell for part of the second benefit from special contributions as they took a didn't and it hurt us." half. 14-7 lead with a fake field goal that went for a The Spartans took a 7-0 lead by making "I was hurting and they tried to exploit touchdown. the Warriors pay for an early mistake. Bobby me," said cornerback Abraham Elimimian, who But a homecoming crowd of 31,074 Godinez intercepted a Chang pass on the first played despite a strained hamstring. "I tried to (36,264 tickets issued) saw senior Chad Owens drive, and San Jose State drove 78 yards on 17 keep (first-time starters Ray Bass at corner and return a punt for a touchdown in his third home plays to take a 7-0 lead. Rogers hit Rufus Matt Manuma at safety) relaxed and yell out game in a row and kicker Justin Ayat make a 49- Skillern for a 3-yard touchdown pass. plays before they happened." yard field goal at the end of the first half. The Warriors came right back with a good drive of their own, the longest of the season for

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 55 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Friday, October 29, 2004 "When the record comes," he reluctantly "He was back in the weight room in acknowledged this week, "I hope that it inspires January, lifting to build up his body," Jones says. the Hawaiian people -- and especially the youth "He's shown a lot more leadership, and the Chang about to pass record ; -- to see that if someone like me can do this, other guys are really trusting in him." they can shoot for even bigger dreams." Chang needed to add some pounds -- the Modest Hawaii QB needs 241 yards Head coach June Jones says he purposely team media guide generously lists him at 6-2, to exceed Detmer's career total promoted Chang's pursuit of the passing record 194 -- because the Warriors' run-and- shoot and Heisman consideration last season but offense often can put the quarterback in a vul- Sal Ruibal backed off on the hype in 2004. nerable position. He's had a series of injuries USA TODAY "Now we try not to talk about it at all. It's that have kept him out of games and in the cross just go to work and get the job done," says hairs of local fans who believe Warriors spirit HONOLULU -- Hawaii quarterback Timmy Jones, a former player in Hawaii who returned means playing in pain. Chang has developed an impressive array of after NFL head coaching stints at Atlanta and Chasing the record "has not been a burden cliches to divert questions about his quest for San Diego. but an opportunity," he says. "But with the the NCAA career passing record: While Jones is proud of Chang's accom- injuries and the booing, there has been some plishment, he is quick to put it in perspective, pressure. But that's the nature of my position; * "I'm just taking it one game at a time." pointing out his 23-year-old quarterback has I'm the one who has to take the blame." had the benefit of Hawaii's exemption to the Jones believes his prize pupil will have a * "Football is the ultimate team game; my job is NCAA's limit on regular- season games and a bright future in the NFL once scouts recognize to throw passes." 2001 WAC medical hardship redshirt season that many of Chang's talents have not been uti- after playing in three games. lized in Hawaii's offense. * "I'm not even thinking about it; the record "That's one game extra each season from "He has a quick release, a lot like Dan just came about." the NCAA exemption, plus three from the red- Marino and Jeff George, and he's really mobile. shirt season plus three bowl games, hopefully We don't run a lot, but when he gets in another But with Ty Detmer's 1988-91 record of 15,031 four," Jones says. "By the time his career is over, system, he'll thrive." yards within grasp Friday at unbeaten Boise he'll have the equivalent of one extra season. He also credits Chang with the ability to State, Hawaii's favorite son can't dodge the Unless the rules are changed, that record may throw from all positions on the field. inevitable: The fifth-year senior from Waipahu never be broken." "A West Coast offense team would find needs just 241 yards to take the crown. He's Friday's game will be Chang's 47th, one him quite interesting," Jones says. "Somebody's averaging 329.5 yards a game this season. more than Detmer played to set his record. going to see him at a combine and take a liking Everyone else acknowledges the time has Hawaii has five more regular-season games. to him." come. Chang's family is flying to Idaho, and Jones says Chang deserves all the honors Talk of an NFL career has Chang back in ESPN2 is showing the game nationwide. that come his way because his scrappy passer has his defensive stance, however. Honolulu fern bars and Maui lunch-plate cafes made an effort to improve his game every sea- "I haven't thought about that," he says, are booked solid for the kickoff at 2 p.m. local son. reaching back into his bag of cliches. "I'm just time. trying to stay healthy and take care of my responsibilities."

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 56 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Posted on: Saturday, October 30, 2004 "We're going to clear our heads," Jones Keenly aware of Chang's record pursuit, said. "We're taking off until Tuesday morning. Franklin said, "We knew we weren't going to We're not going to look at tape (of the game). give up any records in our house. That's what Boise St. crushes Warriors We're going to forget about it." we were saying the whole game: 'Not in our The Warriors' night to forget was the house.' It was domination, man. We played our By Stephen Tsai Broncos' night to remember. Quarterback Jared game." Advertiser Staff Writer Zabransky rushed for 123 yards and four touch- Safety Cam Hall, who also intercepted downs — including an 85-yard scramble, the Chang, said: "We have a lot of pride. We knew BOISE, Idaho — For the University of Hawai'i longest run from scrimmage in Bronco history if we did our game play and worked hard, we football team, disasters come in blue. — and threw for 164 yards. He missed a chance wouldn't have to worry about anything." In a dizzying night of blue jerseys and blue for a scoring pass off a trick play in the opening The Warriors tried to set the tone early, turf, the Warriors staggered away battered and quarter. He pretended to fumble a shot-gun opening with a controlled passing attack that humbled in a 69-3 blue-out loss to 18th-ranked snap and, with the linemen screaming, 'Fumble,' featured the twist of aligning 266-pound run- Boise State in a nationally televised game. picked up the ball and threw to a wide-open ning back West Keli'ikipi as a tight end. But the "This is very disappointing," UH defensive Sherm Blaser, who couldn't secure the pass. Warriors could not cash in on the 14-play open- tackle Lui Fuga growled. "We're on ESPN(2), "We had it," BSU coach Dan Hawkins ing drive, settling for Justin Ayat's 38-yard field and everyone saw us get our butt whupped. said. "Unfortunately, we were a little off." goal. Then the Broncos scored 21 unanswered What can I say? Every unit, every position did- It was one of the Broncos' few misplays. In points. "When you get behind, it takes you out n't do a good job." amassing 425 rushing yards — mostly off stretch of what you want to do," Jones said. Against an unbeaten team entering with blocks, with the linemen moving in the same On the other hand, the Broncos used their the nation's longest current winning streak (22 direction — three Broncos scored on runs of lead to take calculated risks. After Jon games) and highest-scoring offense, the Warriors more than 25 yards. Helmandollar capped a 10-play drive with a 3- had hoped to defy the odds — and oddsmakers When the battered Warriors — five starting yard run to make it 14-3, the Broncos recovered — while making their own history. UH quarter- defenders were not in the opening lineup — the ensuing on-side kick. back Tim Chang entered needing 241 yards to tried to crowd the line of scrimmage, Zabransky Jones had noted at least one Warrior on the break Ty Detmer's NCAA record of 15,031 would fake a handoff and — psych! — sprint to front line turned to set up a block before the career passing yards. the corners for a scramble or play-action pass. kick was made. Mouse Davis, who coordinates Chang, a fifth-year senior, fell 14 yards "The bottom line is we couldn't stop the UH's special teams, said: "We didn't anticipate short, finishing with 227 passing yards. But he run," UH cornerback Abraham Elimimian said. they would do it, but it was a good time for it. I did claim two NCAA career records — for total "If we do that, they can't do those other things. thought it was a momentum-turner for them. offense, with 14,779, and career interceptions, We tried, but the holes were huge." You should react to it, but we didn't. Obviously, with 74. His fourth interception of the game, In the fourth quarter, when Elimimian we need to work on that." which was parlayed into Chris Barrios' 50-yard blanketed the intended receiver, Zabransky BSU's Hawkins said the on-side kick and return for a touchdown, moved him ahead of aborted a play-action pass. "I saw the big lane, an unsuccessful fake field-goal attempt were part Mark Herrmann. In the first six games of this and I took off," Zabransky said of his 85-yard of the game plan. season, Chang was intercepted three times. scoring run. "We're kind of an attack-mentality team in "I played a horrible game," Chang said. The Broncos used nearly every chapter in all three phases," Hawkins said. "We're going to UH coach June Jones said: "He wasn't their playbook, including motioning two players get out of our comfort zone. We're going to play himself tonight. Maybe (it was) the whole pres- at the same time. On their pet play, the "fly," to win. That's our mentality. Part of it is sure of the whole situation. ... He'll rally back. Quinton Jones aligned wide left, sprinted in schematic, part of it is philosophy." He's tough." motion to the right, took a handoff and kept As time was expiring on the Broncos' 13th Jones said he rejected Chang's plea to play going for a touchdown play covering 38 yards. consecutive win on national television, the in UH's final possession in the closing minute. "We've got a pretty thick playbook," crowd chanted "B-C-S! .##.. B-C-S! ..." "It's the competitive spirit," Chang said. "I Hawkins said. "We spend a lot of time grinding "We wanted to come out and prove a wanted to keep going in there and fighting it on that. That's the good news/bad news about point," Hall said of the Broncos' campaign to out until the end." our type of scheme. We get in here at 5:30 in earn a berth in a Bowl Championship Series But Jones said: "This is one of those games the morning and we roll out at 10 (at night). It game. BSU is 8-0 overall and 5-0 in the Western you forget about. I didn't want it to be part of takes a while to put it together." Athletic Conference. "This wasn't just for our- the memory of breaking the record on a day like The Broncos also appear to have an exten- selves or the people of Boise or the WAC. We today." sive collection of defensive plays. Before the wanted to prove it to the whole nation that Early this week, the video system — which snap, the Broncos resembled a seven-man itch, we've got something special here." allows the Warriors to digitally edit and sort with linemen and linebackers shifting, moving The Warriors (3-4, 3-3 in the WAC) need footage of their games — broke. Even if the sys- and doing the hokey-pokey. to win four of their final five regular-season tem could function, Jones promised to wipe "We were trying to confuse them," said games to qualify for the Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl. clean any recollection of this game. cornerback Gabe Franklin, who made an inter- "We've got to bounce back," UH offensive ception after baiting Chang to throw into the lineman Brandon Eaton said. "If not, it's over." right flat.

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 57 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Posted on: Sunday, November 7, 2004 It was just a matter of time until Jones got 2. Oct. 11, 2003 his hands on a quarterback who would run the offense for a full career. And, neither the wait Hawai'i 55, Fresno State 28 nor the distance to find one were long. With a birthday (Oct. 9) that falls during the Right 'Guy' for run-and-shoot From not much more than a few spirals season, Chang says, "there's (usually) no celebra- down the road at Saint Louis School, where he tion to it." By Ferd Lewis passed for more than 4,000 yards and 64 touch- But on this night at Aloha Stadium there Advertiser Columnist downs, one short of the then-national high would be plenty to celebrate in a five-touch- school record, came Timmy Chang. down, 353-yard performance in which he com- As much as the kapa-trimmed "H" on the hel- From an offense that paralleled Jones', pleted 40 of 60 passes without an interception. met he wears, quarterback Tim Chang has sprouted the air apparent. And, in the best of all "He did a heck of a job," FSU coach Pat become a symbol for the University of Hawai'i possible worlds, came a local player, to boot, Hill said. "Most of his passes were right on; (he) football team. somebody for fans to identify with while tugging caught guys in stride. My hat's off to him." Whether he knew what he was in for or at the imagination of Mainland media. not when he signed the national letter of intent "The first training camp (for Chang as a 3. Dec. 25, 2003 to attend UH in 2000, Chang has long since freshman), we had our first two-minute drill and become the face — as well as the arm — of the he was, I think, the second or third quarterback Hawai'i 54, Houston 48 (3 OT) Warriors' run-and-shoot offense, a position in," Jones remembers. "And, he took the guys cemented by his breaking of Ty Detmer's NCAA the length of the field, bang, bang, bang ... Chang started the game on the sidelines, the career passing yardage record. "He (completed) about nine in a row, result of a violation of team policy. But he came It wasn't something Chang demanded or touchdown. I remember him coming in that off of it in relief of the injured Jason Whieldon even appeared to seek. Heisman Trophy candi- day," Jones said. "I remember thinking (of) him in the second quarter to rally the Warriors to a date? Record-breaker? Star of his DVD and pub- as The Guy." Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl victory. licity campaign? At times, you suspect Chang Watching Chang climb the depth chart by "Timmy was like a magician out there," has been surprised at the depth of the role and leaps and bounds, leapfrogging Mike Harrison, marveled running back Michael Brewster after even overwhelmed by the responsibility that's the most experienced returnee the first week, Chang's sleight of hand slipped him a two- been thrust upon him in the-world-according- you could almost see the wheels turning under handed shovel pass. It was one of five touch- to-Jones. Jones' cap: "If Chang could start for four years down passes Chang authored while completing As calculated as the change in logos and as ..." 26 of 42 passes for 475 yards and one intercep- scripted as the evolution of nicknames were, so In that Chang wasn't a freshman as much tion. too has been the elevation of Chang to poster as he was the complement to a grand vision. player. Jones didn't just want somebody to break 4. Oct. 18, 2003 Where Dan Robinson, the Warriors' quar- Detmer's coveted mark, he saw in Chang and terback in 1999, was just asked to win games, his youth and abilities somebody capable of set- Hawai'i 44, Louisiana Tech 41 and Nick Rolovich (2000-01) was commanded ting a record that, "will stand for 50 years." to win bigger ones, Chang has been tasked to be From that point on, Chang would be What started as one of Chang's worst afternoons Triggerman Tim in branding an offense and a groomed, shaped and managed. His already with four interceptions in the first three quarters school. laser-quick release would be honed, his remark- turned into one of his better ones as he led the With 117 schools playing football on the able field awareness sharpened and his horizons Warriors to 20 fourth-quarter points and a Division I-A level, it is hard for one to stand out expanded. come-from-behind victory at Ruston, La. in the crowd, especially when you are more than Whether anybody but Jones knew it at the Chang passed for three touchdowns in the 2,500 miles off the beaten path. To separate time or not, UH had found its poster passer, final period, the decisive one coming on a 51- itself, a school either has to win big and win and, suddenly, the days became numbered for yard drive during which he completed six passes. often or carve a niche. Detmer's hold on the NCAA career passing Overall, Chang made good on 33 of 46 passes For UH — where bumper stickers sold in record. for 534 yards and five touchdowns. the RainbowTique proclaim, "June would throw" — there has never been any doubt what 5. Dec. 7, 2002 form that would take. UH would try the passing The Top 5: Ferd Lewis' picks lane to renown. Hawai'i 41, San Diego State 40 Robinson, who played his final year in June 1. Oct. 25, 2002 Jones' system after surviving, but just barely, the Hawai'i 31, Fresno State 21 With 93 yards separating the Warriors from vic- Fred vonAppen era, and Rolovich, a junior col- tory, Chang drove UH to the end zone and its lege transfer who got two seasons at UH, both 10th win of the year in the regular-season finale. saw from under center the record-setting poten- Down 21-9 in the fourth quarter in front of a raucous sellout crowd in Fresno, Chang coolly He completed all three passes for 49 yards tial in the offense Jones was preaching. Both saw and the second of two fourth-quarter touch- where this was heading. came of age. He rallied the Warriors to their first win in downs (8 of 12 for 112 yards in the quarter) For all the 25 school passing records that rallied UH from what had been a 40-29 Robinson set, he knew not to get too attached Bulldog Stadium's 22 years, directing UH to 22 points by completing 14 of 22 fourth-quarter deficit. because they came with a short shelf life. Overall, Chang completed 33 of 54 passes "Somebody is going to come along soon and passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns. Overall, Chang completed 36 of 61 passes for 437 yards and three TDs overcoming four break them before you know it," Robinson said. early interceptions. "Wait until they get somebody who will be for a then-career-high 462 yards. around three, four years and then see what kind "This was a big one for all of us and he of records they set." took us there," tri-captain Vince Manuwai said. "He made a name for himself."

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 58 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Posted on: Sunday, November 7, 2004 But at home, the Island Son has been treat- In fact, Jones said, "Timmy is very tough." ed like pop culture's stepchild. It is puzzling Although he is known for the fractured because his bloodlines — Asian, Caucasian, pinkie he suffered during the 2002 training Polynesian and Hispanic — could form a pie camp, Chang has endured painful injuries. In You'll miss him when he's done chart of Hawai'i's population. 2001, he missed the final nine games because of He is friendly, cordial and humble. "He's a a torn ligament in his right wrist. • 15,303 ... and counting good person," Jones said. He left the 2002 ConAgra Hawai'i Bowl His NCAA record, Chang has insisted, is because of torn ligaments in the thumb of his By Stephen Tsai "a team record. I can't block for myself and I throwing hand and in his right knee. During Advertiser Staff Writer can't throw the ball to myself." that offseason, he underwent arthroscopic sur- Yet, where is the aloha? In last year's home gery to repair the medial collateral ligament in In Hawai'i, it has been said, directions often game against Alabama, he slinked to the sideline his right knee. include landmarks that no longer exist. to a chorus of boos after struggling with his On the first series of this season, Chang The strip mall is where the old Gem's store passing accuracy. When he appeared dazed after was hit while trying to recover a bouncing snap. used to stand. The Mapunapuna service station a knockdown, some cheered. He suffered partially torn ligaments in his left is near where Gibson's had its Sky Slide. The "It hurt, because he's my teammate," offen- shoulder on the play. UH did not announce the Chinese restaurant is next to where Chunky's sive lineman Uriah Moenoa said. "He had a few injury to the media. Although the damage was served thick-cut fries, across the street from the bad throws, and he got booed. I thought that to his non-throwing shoulder, Chang winced old Termite Palace. was out of line. I know how much he loves every time he turned to throw passes to the left Former NCAA career passing yardage Hawai'i and how he wanted to come here and side. Several times he was hit on the aching spot leader Ty Detmer of Brigham Young University represent the local people. We knew (the boo- while throwing. Chang masked the pain. won the Heisman Trophy in 1990. ing) had to hurt him. But he never grumbled "He's physically tough," Jones said. "I And in the years from now, while debating and he never complained. I looked at him (on know that. I know what he goes through. People about the best of the best in football, the refer- the sideline), and he was rooting for (his replace- are always second-guessing the quarterback. ence point will be the University of Hawai'i's ment). That showed his character. How many They think he should run more or other things. Tim Chang, who last night surpassed Ty people would do that after the way he was treat- But I see him every day, and I know, especially Detmer's NCAA career passing yardage record ed?" this year, he is doing all of the stuff he's sup- of 15,031. Jones, a former quarterback, said criticism posed to do." By then, there will be fond memories of comes with the position. UH's most successful Slotback Chad Owens said "there's a lot of Chang's quick pass release, his mastery of the quarterbacks — Garrett Gabriel, who directed pressure on the quarterback all of the time. wondrous run-and-shoot offense, his standing as two routs of Brigham Young University, and Everybody is watching him because he's the one the most prolific quarterback to ever play college Michael Carter, who led the Warriors to their with the ball. Sometimes you play well and peo- football. most successful season (11-2 in 1992) — often ple love you. If you don't, people have some- At that time, Chang likely will receive the were mistreated by fans. thing to say. That's the way it is. But we know adoration that eluded him when he played. Even Nick Rolovich, beloved as much for what (Chang) can do." "I think when he's gone," UH coach June an 8-1 record in 2001 as for being Chang's When Jones accepted the UH coaching job Jones said, "everybody is going to really, really replacement, was not embraced warmly at first. in 1999, he believed that his four-wide passing miss him. He is better than what people give In his first season after transferring from a junior attack would produce a quarterback who could him credit for. I know that." college in 2000, "Nick was booed," Jones said. challenge the NCAA record for most career pass- Chang, it can be argued, is better appreciat- "People forget that." ing yards. Jones set the way by encouraging the ed away than at home. He has a strong follow- Hawai'i has had love affairs with idols, school to distribute promotional DVDs to ing in Asian communities across the Mainland. most famously with singer Jasmine Trias. But reporters across the country last year. The Associated Press automatically forwards any that was a white-hot spring romance. Now, with Chang gripping the record, story mentioning his name to publications tar- Chang is a fifth-year senior and, as in most Jones thinks of the future. geting Asian American readers. He has been fea- long-term relationships, his faults have been "I would think, years from now, everyone tured in the country's most-read newspapers and exposed over time. The good moments have will have great pride in what he's done for the magazines — the New York Times, Los Angeles been tempered by the interceptions, the compar- school," Jones said. "Should he finish the year Times, USA Today and Sports Illustrated. isons to selective accomplishments of past quar- strong, he's going to have the record for proba- Washington Post columnist Norman Chad terbacks and the perception that Chang is not bly as long as they're playing football." hitch-hiked on the "Chang for Heisman" band- durable. wagon.

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 59 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Sunday, November 7, 2004 playing now. Everyone's a part of it. Even if Western Athletic Conference. Chang was fea- they're on defense." tured in USA Today and was interviewed by Since Jones predicted the record for Chang, ESPN at the team hotel in Boise, Idaho, the day the player has survived insult and injury, suspen- before the game. Chang gets number off his back sion and slump. He was booed and benched last "I think it's deserving. He's had a good year -- only to come back stronger and better for career and it's a big record. It's deserving of pub- By Dave Reardon this, his final season. His only bad game this lic notice. It doesn't bother us," Zabransky said. Star-Bulletin year was a zero-touchdown, four-interception Boise State coach Dan Hawkins praised performance in a 69-3 loss at Boise State on Chang. Like most other football players, Tim Chang is a Oct. 29 -- a nationally televised game in which "He's a great player who knows where to man of letters. Two letters: W and L. he was expected to break the record. go with the ball," he said. "He has a great arm Wins and Losses -- they are the only true "He's playing better than he's played any and he's athletic. Kind of the whole package." measure of success and failure in the violent other year," Jones said before the Boise State UH offensive lineman Uriah Moenoa has game of blood, sweat and fears. game. "When you think about his play ... proba- known Chang since they competed against each But for the past two years, Chang has been bly six or seven dropped touchdown passes ... other in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu, caught up in a numbers racket -- ever since his pretty unbelievable numbers for one year. when Moenoa attended Iolani and Chang was at coach at Hawaii, June Jones, predicted the quar- "He needs to continue to do that for us to Saint Louis. He admires Chang's resiliency. terback from Waipahu and Saint Louis School continue to win because of all the injuries we "Basically, he has a very strong will," would someday own the NCAA career passing- have." Moenoa said. "If you've been watching yardage record. Critics say the massive yardage and the University of Hawaii football the past couple of Last night at Aloha Stadium, Chang hit the record came about only because Chang got three years, you know he's been through a lot. From number and the letter. He completed a 7-yard extra games because of an injury in 2001 and his freshman year he's been going through pass to fellow Saint Louis alum Jason Rivers to because bowl games count on individual records injuries. He got booed off the field, his home- reach 15,038 yards, breaking the old record of now -- which they did not when Detmer played. field. But he kept going, kept persevering and 15,031 by Ty Detmer of Brigham Young. Some also say Chang is a mediocre quarterback working hard, that got him to the point he's at Chang finished the game with 285 passing who benefits from playing in an offense that now." yards, giving him a total of 15,303. He complet- passes the ball much more often than other sys- Chang's toughness -- mental and physical - ed 26 passes in 42 attempts with four touch- tems. - has often been questioned. That has rarely hap- downs and one interception, and Hawaii defeat- One rival coach openly sneered at the pened this season. ed Louisiana Tech 34-23. prospect of Chang as a Heisman Trophy candi- "He's grown into a real team leader," Chang has always said that while getting date last year. But last night's opposing coach, Moenoa said. "He's more in charge in the hud- the record would be nice, it was never high on Jack Bicknell, has some perspective on what it dle, he gets his teammates up. I think some of his to-do list, but rather, would be a by-product takes for a quarterback to post big passing num- that comes with him becoming a father." of success. bers. He coached Nos. 4 and 5 on the Division Chang's first child, Dylan Kealiiokaaina "No. The best record would be winning I-A all-time list, Tim Rattay and Luke McCown. Chang, was born two months ago. His face tells games. National championships. To me, the "That's a tremendous accomplishment, a it all when the subject of his son is brought up. (passing) record has never been a priority," great achievement," Bicknell said before last His smile becomes huge. Chang said. "It's always been doing my part, night's game. "That's something to really be "I enjoy being a father," said Chang, who doing my job in getting the ball to my receivers. proud of." has always cited his family as a source of Doing that is how all these yards accumulated. Over the years, Chang has earned respect strength. "I'll enjoy it more when I'm able to Sticking to the game plan was the best way for from opponents and teammates. spend more time with him. But right now it's me to deal with it. Keep moving. Boise State quarterback Jared Zabransky hard because football and school have me so "This is the biggest team game. Without said the record is significant, and he didn't mind busy. But he's always on my mind." the other 10 guys none of this would be possi- it deflecting attention from the Broncos' then- ble. All the guys in the past, and all the guys 18-game winning streak and dominance of the

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 60 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Sunday, November 7, 2004 "I'm glad we just won and are still in bowl "Timmy breaking the record helped them contention," said Chang, who was also offered a spirit-wise, but they always give us a good game. football scholarship from Cal, among other I like playing Hawaii because they play so hard. schools five years ago. "It's great being home, it's Such a spirit," said Moats, who showed quite a UH overcomes its many injuries to a special feeling. bit himself, playing with a tender ankle. make Chang’s record-breaking game "I stayed home to accomplish something For every big play Chang and his receivers a memorable win great, and it's very special to have great friends made early, Moats answered. He opened the who appreciate something like that." scoring with a 2-yard run, completing a six-play, By Dave Reardon I'm glad it's out of the way," UH coach 61-yard drive in which he accounted for all the Star-Bulletin June Jones said of the record he helped promote forward progress in five consecutive carries. from two years ago. "It's something he'll be Moats' 15-yard run closed the gap to 19- The stadium-half-empty pessimists can call it a more proud of 15 to 20 years from now." 13, but Tony Akpan blocked the extra-point who-cares college football game between two Hawaii improved to 4-4 and 4-3 in the attempt. mediocre mid-major teams in the middle of the Western Athletic Conference, while LaTech fell "I envisioned one of those Marshall Faulk Pacific Ocean. to 4-5 and 3-2. UH needs to win three of its games, for 380 (yards)," Jones said. "He's gonna Tim Chang bounced back from a terrible remaining four games for a bowl bid. get his yards, but we made the plays in critical performance at Boise State to throw four touch- Chang passed for four touchdown passes -- times. down passes and one interception on a 26-for- including one that put him past Ty Detmer for After the break, LaTech narrowed the mar- 42 effort for 285 yards. He was often pinpoint the yardage record -- and Moats rushed for 228 gin to 27-20 with an 8-yard touchdown pass to accurate, throwing over and between defenders. yards and two scores. Tramissian Davis from Matt Kubik in the third Chang spread his TD passes one apiece to each "It was back and forth and I really thought quarter. starting receiver. we were going to win. I 100 percent had the The Bulldogs drove toward the UH end Moats did as he pleased with Hawaii's feeling we would win," Bulldogs coach Jack zone again at the end of the period, but had to defense in the first three quarters, darting and Bicknell said. settle for Danny Horwedel's 22-yard field goal, slashing for 217 of his 228 yards and two touch- But -- as it did in the 44-41 win at LaTech after Darrell Tautofi stopped Moats for a 3-yard downs. But his first-quarter fumble gave UH a last year -- UH's defense stiffened when it need- loss on third down. touchdown, and he was a non-factor in the ed to. This time, a young, injury-decimated "He got gassed out," Bicknell said. "Out fourth quarter. group did it with big third-down plays, like Mel there it was humid. There's no excuses. He was The stadium-half-full optimists saw college Purcell's fourth-quarter sack, and goal-line just plain too tired and needed a break." football history, and the home team slowed one stands, like the one at the 2-yard line with time Chang then hooked up with Chad Owens of the nation's best running backs just enough running down and the Bulldogs still close for a 14-yard TD pass with 11:58 left in the to pull out a win ... and maintain those faintly enough to dream. game. The 11-point lead wasn't too comfortable flickering bowl hopes. Hawaii built a 27-13 first-half lead as with Moats around, but the UH defense con- The smallest Aloha Stadium crowd of the Chang threw touchdown passes to Jason Rivers, tained him enough the rest of the way. season (announced at 27,948 turnstile) looked Gerald Welch and Britton Komine, and the "Hawaii's defense did a great job stepping on last night as Hawaii's Tim Chang and defense pitched in with a TD on Abraham up," Bicknell said. Louisiana Tech's Ryan Moats kept the thrills Elimimian's 21-yard fumble return. coming and the calculators clicking, much as The 7-yard scoring pass to Rivers gave they did last year in Ruston, La. Chang the record, as Chang found him wide And the outcome was somewhat similar. open crossing through the end zone at 9:27 of The Warriors won again, 34-23 this time, allow- the first quarter. ing Chang, his teammates, coaches, family and "It was a matter of calling the right play at fans to celebrate his breaking of the NCAA the right time, and Coach called the right play," career passing-yardage record without feeling said Rivers, who finished with eight catches for guilty about it. 137 yards.

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 61 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Posted on: Tuesday, November 9, 2004 "It'll be the nicest jersey in the Hall of Chang faces defenses prepared to defend passes. Fame," UH coach June Jones said. "There's one aspect to throwing all of the Dan Morrison, who coaches the quarter- time and there's another aspect when everybody backs, said: "It's a great honor for both Tim and knows it. He faces every blitz dog, zone dog, Chang's jersey heads to Hall of the university. Those are the kinds of things that stunt. Those are the kinds of things you have to Fame stand in perpetuity. Kids, 25 years from now, take into account. He goes through things a lot will look at that jersey and see 'Hawai'i' on it. of other quarterbacks don't, in regards to what By Stephen Tsai It's good for everybody involved." he faces." Advertiser Staff Writer Chang said: "It's an honor. Football is such Jones said the challenges Chang faces now a big team game, I wish all of our jerseys could will prepare him for a professional career. University of Hawai'i quarterback Tim Chang is go in there. We shouldn't leave anybody out. I "He will have a tremendous advantage on going to the College Football Hall of Fame. would want everybody's jersey in there. making the adjustment to the National Football To be precise, the museum in South Bend, Everybody contributed to the success — from League because he's seen everything," Jones said. Ind., has requested Chang's jersey to honor his the guys in the past to the guys now, to the "Some quarterbacks ... see three zone blitzes in a coronation as the NCAA's career passing cham- trainers, to the coaches, even to my family." ballgame. He's seen every zone blitz six times in pion. Yesterday, Chang also was named the one game. So when you get into the other In Saturday's 34-23 victory over Louisiana Western Athletic Conference's Offensive Player offense (in the NFL), even though there will be Tech, Chang broke former Brigham Young quar- of the Week. new routes and all of that kind of stuff, he will terback Ty Detmer's record of 15,031 career "It's a great honor to the team," Chang know what's happening way more than any passing yards. Chang, who threw for 285 yards said. "It's a big award but, more importantly, we quarterback who hadn't been in a pass system." and four touchdowns, now has 15,303 passing won the game." Jones said in UH's offense, Chang and the yards. Morrison said Chang was deserving of the receivers run plays based on the defensive align- "I hope they have an extra one for me," weekly award, and not just because he broke the ment. The improvisation, Jones said, can lead to Chang said of donating his jersey. "I'm going to record with a scoring pass to Jason Rivers in the indecision and inaccuracy. In the NFL, most still need it. I have to play some more games." first quarter. offenses use set plays. "That's why he'll excel in UH equipment coordinator Al Ginoza said "He played well in that game," Morrison another system, I think," Jones said. UH will donate Chang's green jersey used for said. home games. The Warriors also wear black jer- Although Chang benefits from playing in a seys when they play at Aloha Stadium. pass-oriented, four-wide offense, Morrison said,

Tuesday, November 9, 2004 Falcons, backing up Michael Vick. Seeing starred at Honolulu's St. Louis School, throwing Detmer's recorded message made one wonder an absurd 64 touchdown passes as a senior. He what the future holds for Chang. Like Detmer, had offers from all over the country, and even he has had a magical college career. Like his parents hoped he would leave the nest. "I Pass Master Detmer, he is the beneficiary of a passer-friendly wanted him to go," says Levi Chang, the princi- Hawaii's Timmy Chang has the system. The moment he took the Hawaii job pal at another Honolulu high school. "I wanted five years ago, Jones set about installing a run- him to be exposed to different people from dif- most prolific arm in NCAA history and-shoot offense. "It's difficult to be physically ferent parts of the country." Pride in his home -- but that doesn't guarantee NFL better than the other team," he says. "The state was one of the main reasons that Timmy success scheme gives us a chance to win games." With spurned schools from the mainland. "If I was one 10-win season and three nine-win seasons, going to do something special with football," he By Austin Murphy Jones is the most successful coach in the history says, "I thought I might as well do it here." Sports Illustrated of Warriors football. But does the QB who spearheaded most of After Chang hit Rivers for that seven-yard score, Timmy Chang broke the record in style. those W's -- on Saturday, Chang completed 26 he took the ball the referee had given him and Hawaii's senior quarterback went into last of 42 passes for 285 yards, four touchdowns and trotted to the visitors' sideline, toward a man Saturday's game against Louisiana Tech needing a pick in a 34-23 victory -- have the right stuff wearing a red baseball cap. For the last 10 years just 14 yards to eclipse the NCAA career passing to make it in the pros? Levi Chang has been the "red cap" at Hawaii mark of 15,031, set by BYU's Ty Detmer from "He'll play somewhere," says Hawaii assis- home games -- the guy in charge of letting game 1988 to '91. Less than six minutes into the first tant Mouse Davis, the run-and-shoot guru officials know when a TV timeout is over. In quarter, Chang claimed the record -- not on whose three decades of coaching include five one of the more touching vignettes from this some cheapo swing pass or dump-off, but with a seasons in the NFL. "He can make the throws. season, the son embraced the father. There was seven-yard dart to wideout Jason Rivers for the He's very accurate, has a good release, his ball no doubt, in that moment, that Chang's deci- Rainbow Warriors' first touchdown of the night. has good velocity. And he saves a lot of sacks sion to stay in Hawaii was the right one. Having made history, Chang was hugged [with his ability to elude defenders]. The knock by his teammates, his head coach, June Jones, on him is going to be that he's 6'1"." and by Vili the Warrior, Hawaii's grass-skirted, Adds Jones: "A lot of things that he does bare-chested, heavily perspiring 300-plus-pound innately we really don't ask him to do. He can mascot. Detmer then appeared on the score- throw on the run, do nakeds and boots and trap board video screen, graciously congratulating passes and other stuff. I think when he gets to Chang, his family and the fans of Hawaii. the next level, he'll be even better." What ever happened to Detmer, you ask? If Chang is an NFL success, he'll have the He now totes a clipboard for the Atlanta support of an entire state behind him. Chang

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 62 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Wednesday, November 10, 2004 talent. Kahuku, the state's top-ranked team, has Detmer's 15,031. "Players here have a connec- had visits from representatives of 20 Division I- tion to the history and culture. You can feel the A schools this season, according to coach Siuaki warrior spirit, especially at home games." Tiny Hawaii looms as GIANT IN Livai. His coach made that spirit an official part While most mainlanders associate Hawaii of Hawaii's team when he helped prompt the football ; State churns out many with the sport of surfing, the state has proven to school to change its nickname from Rainbows to NFL, college starters be fertile ground for gridiron growth. There are Warriors before the 1999 season, his first at the hundreds of junior league Pop Warner teams, school. In the five seasons before the move, the HONOLULU -- The excited crowd begins to and high school games are regularly shown on team had 12 wins and zero NFL draft picks. cheer as the defending state champions take the statewide TV. Big high school games are often Since, Jones' teams have had 35 wins, 10 NFL field for their pregame warm-ups: practicing played at this city's Aloha Stadium, host of the draft picks and have upped the team grade-point passes, simulating snaps and shooting punts high NFL's Pro Bowl all-star game and college foot- average from 2.46 to 2.70. into the night sky. ball's Sheraton Hawaii Bowl. The 50,000-seat "There's no higher honor in this state than Suddenly, 100 Kahuku High School players stadium is also home of the wildly popular to be called a warrior," Jones says. "Our football in bright red uniforms form a tight phalanx, fac- University of Hawaii team that has played in team is a product of that society." ing thousands of their supporters in the stands. bowl games three of the past six seasons, includ- Kahuku star senior safety Al Afalava is a In sharp unison, they bark out a haka, a tradi- ing the past two. reflection of many athletes in modern Hawaiian tional Polynesian war dance and chant, loudly "It is not like other college teams," Hawaii society. "I only play football and basketball," he slapping their pads as they take an intimidating head coach June Jones says. "It's more like an says. "I really don't like the ocean." battle stance. NFL crowd. This is the state's team." Some players have drawn Maori designs on Family values their faces; others have ancient battle symbols Trading traditions tattooed into their thick biceps and calf muscles. Other forces behind island football are the same The crowd goes wild as the players' families Football has gained its hallowed place in Hawaii in Kahuku as they are in Kalamazoo: family and wave signs bearing the jersey numbers of their because it reflects the islands' sports history and community pride. kin, whom they'll reward at the end of the game reinforces cultural attributes. "Family, what we call ohana, is a big part of with orchid leis and plates of home-cooked "Island people are outdoors people," says our culture," says Brian Cabral, assistant head pulled pork, tongue-searing kimchi relish, Blaine Gaison, a former NFL and University of coach at the University of Colorado and a for- mounds of rice and a dollop of macaroni salad. Hawaii player who is athletics director of mer star player at Honolulu football powerhouse On the islands, football is a raucous Friday Honolulu's Kamehameha Schools. "It is in the St. Louis High. "Representing your family is night luau that gives a strong island flavor to the nature of Polynesian people to be physical. We huge. It is a lot like the Midwest used to be, all-America game. Hawaii rivals football hotbeds have learned to take our love of competition and where the community's identity is closely tied to Texas, Florida and California in intensity and, put it on the football field." the football team." increasingly, in its relative impact on college and In the centuries before Europeans and The stands at most games are filled with professional teams. On a per capita basis, Hawaii North Americans imposed their cultural stan- extended families. It is not unusual for aunts ranks eighth among the 50 states and District of dards on Polynesia, sports were an important and uncles to attend several games in a weekend Columbia in the number of players from its part of daily life and were integrated into reli- to see their nephews play. At a recent high schools on National Football League 2004 gion, politics and warfare. Many of the skills Kamehameha-St. Louis league playoff game, St. opening-day rosters. (That number has grown needed for those traditional pursuits are echoed Louis supporter Al Tuiasosopo wore a shirt bear- during this season; there are 16 former Hawaiian in football's fundamentals. ing his surname and the first names and jersey high school players under contract with NFL According to the National Park Service's numbers of nephews, Ana Boi and Tui. Ana Boi teams.) Cultural History of Three Traditional Hawaiian is a starting lineman; Tui is on the junior varsity. It also was among the top tier of states, on Sites, the collision sports of hand wrestling, box- Because most private schools can recruit a per capita basis, in the number of players who ing and mock battles were popular, as were the from multiple islands and areas, it is common to signed letters-of-intent with NCAA Division I-A pass- oriented games of stone rolling, dart and have brothers and cousins from the same family schools in 2004. spear throwing. Local chiefs would stage large on opposite sides of the ball. University of Hawaii quarterback Timmy celebrations called makahikis that included com- At the finish of Kamehameha's 18-0 upset Chang was the most recent island star to make petitions designed to identify potential warriors. of St. Louis, players from both teams received headlines when he set the NCAA all-division All that changed with the arrival of leis from their family members in the stands. career passing yardage record Saturday. Christian missionaries in the 1800s. Shocked by Some players received leis from backers of both The state has been a steady supplier of big many of the hedonistic practices of the island teams. and beefy offensive linemen and punishing dwellers, they imposed new standards that all "There are a few bitter rivalries where leis defenders for several years, including Chicago but eliminated the traditional sports, including aren't exchanged," says Keith Amemiya, execu- Bears center Olin Kreutz, a three-time Pro Bowl surfing. tive director of the Hawaii High School Athletic selection; Jacksonville Jaguars guard Chris Football came to the islands with U.S. ser- Association. "But that's rare." Naeole, a first-round pick in the 1997 draft; and vicemen in the 1920s. Local workers at Pearl Nowhere are those family and community Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Kimo von Harbor and other military bases quickly picked ties more evident than at Kahuku High on Oelhoffen, still a starter in his 11th NFL season. up the game and formed barefoot leagues, but Oahu's famed North Shore. Four Hawaiians are on the 57-man watch scholastic teams didn't take hold until the post- The Red Raiders have won two of the past list for college football's Outland Trophy, given World War II period brought money, urban three state titles in the big-school division. The annually to the nation's best interior lineman. development, public schools and eventually public school draws students from six communi- Hawaii's recent prowess at producing "skill statehood in 1959. ties nestled along some of the world's most players" such as quarterback Chang and Denver "Football is different in Hawaii," says beautiful shoreline. Broncos wide receiver Ashley Lelie has eager col- Chang, whose 15,303 yards passing topped lege scouts flocking to the islands in search of Brigham Young Heisman Trophy winner Ty

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 63 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) The Kahuku campus is across King world by creating a student-run online store that form of Kahuku's pregame haka ceremony. The Kamehameha Highway from the rolling surf. sells team-themed shirts, caps, towels and myri- team's fans love the ritual and respond with The student body reflects the community's ad other Kahuku gear. Kahuku.org is run out of whoops and screams that rain on the opposition. mix of Hawaiians, Samoans, Tongans, Japanese, the school's bricks-and-mortar store. The Web But Kahuku received a warning from the Chinese, Caucasians and several combinations of store has brought in more than $250,000 in Oahu Interscholastic Association this season the above. sales in the past three years, according to manag- because its haka-chanting players crossed the 50- Of those 1,200 students, 300 boys -- and er Mary Anne Long. The team used $20,000 in yard-line during warm-ups, an act the league one girl -- tried out for the football team. There profits from the site to buy uniforms this season. found to be intimidating. The team now are 87 varsity players and 80 on the junior varsi- The success of the team has had an impact restricts the haka to big games and can only do ty, including sophomore running back Courtne on the isolated rural communities in other ways, it while facing its own fans. Nozawa. For varsity games, 100 players suit up. Principal Lisa DeLong says: "We believe in "It is a war chant," Livai says, "but the war "They are the pride of the North Shore," building on our students' strengths and interests. seems to be with our own league." coach Livai says. "This is the only high school They can be a hook for learning and get them Kamehameha's Gaison says the state "is still for 20 miles each way. People here know every- engaged for learning." the best-kept secret in college athletics," but one who has played for Kahuku past and pres- The program appears to be working. More word is getting out. Utah, No. 8 in the USA ent." than 96% of seniors graduate, and 60% of them TODAY/ESPN college football rankings, has 10 When Kahuku plays a big game at Aloha say they want to attend a four-year college, Hawaiian players, five Kahuku graduates. Stadium, supporters nail signs displaying each DeLong says. Hawaiians also are making impacts at Wisconsin player's name and jersey number on phone poles But at the school, where English is a sec- and Tennessee. Colorado has four Hawaiians, along the route. As the school's three-bus cara- ond language for many students, test scores lag thanks to the recruiting of assistant head coach van passes each community the school serves, behind state and national averages for public Cabral. fans join the line for the one-hour drive. schools. About 45% of Kahuku seniors took the "There's a strong work ethic here," he says. When Kahuku broke St. Louis' strangle- SAT in 2003 and scored an average of 888 (437 "As an island guy, I can help them with the tran- hold on the state championship in 2001, the math, 451 verbal), below the Hawaii average of sition to the mainland. I've gone through that, team stopped in every North Shore town on the 951 and the U.S. average of 1,020. and I know what it's like." return trip and performed its famous haka war The school is open until 11 on most school But Hawaii head coach Jones, who played a dance and chant. nights, and the campus is filled with students season at the school in the 1970s, says there are "Their support means so much to us," practicing everything from debate to dance and strong reasons for staying at home. Livai says of the fans, many of whom work at music. "There's loyalty both ways here," he says. the local resorts. "They get off work and they're Dance and song are important in the com- "In Hawaii, they never forget the kid who stayed tired, but they still make the trip to Honolulu. munity because many parents are employed by home and won for us." What we do means a lot to them, and we want the nearby Polynesian Cultural Center, the to show them how much we respect that." state's top paid tourist attraction. The school also has found a lucrative way That emphasis on traditional dance and to reach out to Red Raiders fans around the song found its way to the football field in the

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 64 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Posted on: Saturday, November 13, 2004 "We knew they had problems against the Warriors were down 49-0 — their largest first- run," Sumlin said, referring to the Warriors' No. half deficit in school history. 116 ranking (out of 117 Division I-A) teams in "The game plan was to keep the ball away rush defense. "Our game plan was to pound from Hawai'i's offense, and our guys did a good Fresno St. routs Warriors them with the run. We wanted to put on a show job of that," Hill said. "I thought the players for our crowd." really executed the game plan well. They knew By Stephen Tsai The Bulldogs made three adjustments for we had to run the football, and they went out Advertiser Sports Writer the game. Instead of straight-ahead blocks, the and ran the ball." linemen attacked at angles. Before each offensive The Warriors also wanted to control the FRESNO, Calif. — For the University of play, they checked UH's alignment, then called clock, trying to feed 266-pound running back Hawai'i, rush hour has never been worse. for runs only to the weak side. Quarterback Paul West Keli'ikipi. But he fumbled at the UH 10 Fresno State's Jaron Fairman pulls down Pinegar also used quick counts, demanding the on the game's opening drive, and things deterio- Hawai'i's Jason Ferguson on a kickoff return snap before the UH defenders could shift. rated quickly from there for the Warriors. during the first quarter in Fresno, Calif. "They didn't give us time to line up," UH Later in the quarter, Keli'ikipi suffered In 60 minutes of rubber-necking football safety Leonard Peters said. what was believed to be a concussion. He did last night, Fresno State rushed for 503 yards in a FSU right guard Dartangon Shack said: not play in the final three quarters. In the sec- runaway 70-14 rout at Bulldog Stadium. "We knew our plays were going to work against ond quarter, UH's best cover defender, corner- The Bulldogs set school records for rushing them. Whatever front they were in, we ran to back Abraham Elimimian, left after aggravating yards and celebratory fireworks following each of the weak side. Our quarterback made sure we a strained right hamstring. their 10 touchdowns. made the right call. He must have done a good With each possession becoming more pre- Bryson Sumlin ran for 220 yards and job. We ran for 500." cious, the Warriors could not create a break. Wendell Mathis gained 176. Each scored three With the linemen opening the way and the Slotback Chad Owens was briefly open on a touchdowns. fullbacks flattening linebackers, Sumlin said, "it streak pattern, but Marcus McCauley broke up "It's very embarrassing," UH defensive was really easy for us to pick and choose the the pass. A fake punt failed when punter Kurt tackle Lui Fuga said of another nationally tele- hole." Milne's pass escaped the grasp of Kilinahe Noa, vised meltdown. FSU wide receiver Adam Jennings, who ran giving the Bulldogs the ball at the UH 19. The Warriors had hoped for a better 11 yards on a reverse, marveled that "it was like And when the Warriors advanced to the ESPN-produced showing after suffering a 69-3 we were running wind sprints. It was amazing. I FSU 4, UH quarterback Tim Chang, on fourth- loss to Boise State two Fridays ago. But, once couldn't believe how great our running game and-goal, threw to Owens, who was stopped 2 again, the Warriors looked like deer in the was working tonight." yards short of the end zone. Friday night lights. Even when the Warriors were in position to "It's a game of inches," Chang said. "There "Two of the biggest (butt)-kickings I've make plays, they often missed tackles. "It's big- were a lot of tipped passes. I missed the receiver ever had," UH coach June Jones said. time discouraging," UH defensive coordinator by a couple of inches. Guys slipped out there. It The Warriors fell to 4-5 overall and fin- George Lumpkin said. "We didn't make plays. was a combination of things. We had to make ished 4-4 in the Western Athletic Conference. We didn't make tackles." plays when we needed to, and we didn't. That's They lost their four road games by a combined The Warriors tried to place a fifth defender the result of what happened." score of 231-66. on the line of scrimmage. Sometimes, they Jones said: "I don't know what the deal is. "It's the thing that always happens to us on would load as many as eight defenders in the We can't make plays, it seems, on the road the road," Fuga said. "We just got out-played tackle box (the imaginary rectangle near the line offensively to get everybody turned around." and out-coached. Everything went wrong. We of scrimmage). The Warriors must win their final three have to go back to the drawing board and make "We tried everything," Jones said. "We regular-season games — all at home, where they some adjustments because it's obvious whatever called every blitz we had. We called everything are 4-1 — to earn a berth in the Sheraton we try to do on the road never works." we had known. Everything we tried. We're just Hawai'i Bowl. In the week leading to the game, FSU not good enough right now to play that type of coach Pat Hill ordered his team to take a vow of game, obviously." silence, refusing interview requests from the Seven of the Bulldogs' eight first-half pos- Hawai'i media. Still, the Bulldogs' game plan sessions ended with touchdowns. They did not needed no words: Stop us if you can. punt in the first half. By the intermission, the

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 65 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Thursday, November 10, 2004 three-fourths of it was my fault, but the rest was that I get something to eat at the training table. maybe a timing route that was misplaced where After that I have class all day, except for someone wasn't where they were supposed to be, Monday's I don't have class, but on all the other a tipped ball. Like in the Boise State game when days. After class or sometimes between classes I One on One: Timmy Chang I got hit and the ball landed in someone's lap, or get in the weight room to lift. Then we have this past game (vs. Louisiana Tech) when I threw meetings at 4 pm and break off into groups at By J. Darin Darst the ball deep and it got intercepted. It's just like 4:30. That lasts until about 6:30. And then I SportsLine.com Staff Writer a punt, but on paper it's an interception. But either eat dinner at the cafeteria or go home to you know, that's the breaks. It can all me misin- eat dinner with my family. I get home about 7 While most of the country is crawling into bed terpreted, but I know what I can do and what I or 7:30 every night and wake up and do it all at 2am on Saturday night, a 6-foot-2 kid from can accomplish so it doesn't really bother me, over again. Hawaii busy breaking records. but from another standpoint, people can really Senior quarterback Timmy Chang has set get the wrong idea. Do you have any aspirations of playing in the or tied 36 school records and eight conference NFL? records, but the one he will be remembered for What is your most memorable moment at Yes, I definitely do. As a young kid, I always is the one he broke against Louisiana Tech. Hawaii? wanted to be a professional athlete. At that time, Chang passed Ty Detmer's career passing I would have to say my highest moment was I didn't know what sport it would be because I record of 15,031 yards and now has his sights playing at Fresno State and winning that game was playing basketball and baseball. Football set on Detmer's Division I-A touchdown record (31-21 in 2002). I think that was the biggest became the choice and I'm trying to pursue it of 121. win that we had. and hopefully, one day, my dreams will come He already owns the NCAA records for true. career attempts (2,254), completions (1,274), You and Chad Owens seem to have a good con- total offense and interceptions (76), but one nection going, describe your relationship on the Last year you guys won the Hawaii Bowl, what more trip to a bowl game is something Chang field. did that mean to you and your team? would really like to experience before his time at We try to compliment each other. Chad is one It meant a lot to me, winning a big game on a Hawaii is over. of those guys who wants the ball in his hands on big day. Coming off the bench and after some- every play. He has that fire and competitive thing that not a lot of people go through (get- Chang took time out of his busy schedule to edge, you know, "Gimme the ball, I'm open" on ting benched and booed) against Alabama and talk to VIP about his records, being benched every single play and we find a balance on the Boise State. Being able to come back in your and his No. 1 target Chad Owens. field because I'm a competitor within myself, hometown and in your home stadium and but it doesn't matter to me how we win. If it pulling off a triple overtime victory says a lot What made you attend Hawaii? takes me to do something that's out of the ordi- and really gave me a lot of confidence heading The new coaching staff. I watched them (in nary to win the game then I'll do it and Chad is into this season. It was a big overall boost and it 1999) during my senior year and knew that they the same way. So we clash sometimes and we was the best gift I could give my family at the ran a similar offense to what I ran at St. Louis mesh sometimes. But both of have a real love for time because they were so worried about me and (High School in Honolulu). I knew I was going the game and that's what we share. my game. to have a chance to play and showcase what I could do. And it being my hometown too ... You got benched last year, did that change your What are your goals for the remainder of the don't forget about that. attitude toward this season? (Did it make you a season? better player?) To win out the rest of the season. I think that How special was it to break Ty Detmer's career Definitely. It kind of opened my eyes and gave would be the goal. To take one game at a time. yardage record? me another perspective on how it feels to be the It's very special. I don't realize how special it is second guy. It made me realize how hungry you Word association time: right now to be honest with you because I'm need to be to succeed and play. It also made me still thinking about the season and the things realize that I wasn't having fun out there, I was Favorite Food: Chicken that I need to accomplish. I can't explain it. It's too serious, and just wasn't playing the game Favorite music CD: The Chronic 2000 by Dr. one of the most remarkable things. Just very spe- like how I was used to playing it and enjoy it, Dre cial. especially at a young age. Favorite movie: The Godfather Series Favorite NFL player: Pisa Tinoisamoa (former You also broke the NCAA career interception What is a day in the life of Timmy Chang? Warrior and current St. Louis Rams linebacker) record, does that bother you? I wake up at about 5 every morning and com- Favorite play in the playbook: Running Back Looking at it from my standpoint, it doesn't mute from Mililani (about 35 miles from cam- Draw bother me. But looking at it from another stand- pus), brush my teeth and say goodbye to my point, you could say that it's the wrong record family, especially my little one (Dylan Chang - 3 to have. But being in this offense and being a months old) and head out the door. During the football player and having the football knowl- drive into town I think about the day ahead. We edge, a lot of the interceptions came ... half or practice at 7 a.m. until about 9 or 9:30. After

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 66 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Sunday, November 21, 2004 "Obviously, we made enough plays to win "Jason is a special receiver," Chang said. and we have a long way to go if we want to win "He's doing his part, reading the coverages and the last two," Jones said. "We just executed our being where he's supposed to be." stuff and obviously we're just a different team at The defense gave UH good position again, Hawaii's troubles melt away with home." as Kila Kamakawiwo'ole's crushing sack on third quarterback Tim Chang finding his Idaho, which leaves the Sun Belt and joins down translated into the next drive starting at form against overwhelmed Idaho Hawaii in the Western Athletic Conference next the Idaho 39. Chang hit Komine for a 9-yard fall, finished its season at 3-9. TD and a 17-point margin. By Dave Reardon Hawaii took the early lead as Justin Ayat Idaho came back with a 14-yard scoring Star-Bulletin kicked a 44-yard field goal, but UH should have pass to Bernal-Wood from Harrington with 4:02 had a touchdown on the opening drive. Britton left in the half, capping an 80-yard drive. Spurred by a record-breaking performance on Komine dropped two passes: a long bomb on Rivers' fourth scoring pass from Chang offense, a sack-pack defense and many happy the first play from scrimmage and another in the went for 15 yards, after UH benefited from returns, Hawaii mashed visiting Idaho 52-21 last end zone. Also, an apparent touchdown run of great field position once again after Jason night. Too bad only a sparse gathering of foot- 10 yards by Michael Brewster was called back Ferguson's 39-yard kickoff return. ball fans were at Aloha Stadium to witness it. for holding on Hercules Satele, a freshman start- Idaho then got a 59-yard return from J.R. With many others discouraged by wipe-out ing his first game at left guard. Ruffin, but couldn't capitalize because Brad road losses at Boise State and Fresno State, it was Idaho stormed back for a 7-3 lead with an Kalilimoku forced a fumble, with Leonard Peters a meager crowd announced at 24,739 (turnstile) 80-yard drive. Its 10 plays included a fake field recovering deep in UH territory and a minute that saw Tim Chang and Jason Rivers connect goal in which holder/quarterback Michael left before the break. for four touchdowns in the first half, with Rivers Harrington threw a 10-yard pass to Willie "We started creating pressure and havoc," breaking the school record of three TD catches Sipoloa for a first down at the UH 9. Two plays said Fuga, who also forced one of Idaho's five in a game. later, Bobby Bernal-Wood made a great move fumbles and had a sack. "Then we opened our Chang threw for a personal-record six after catching a short pass from Harrington and playbook with the blitzes. It was awesome." touchdowns. He completed 23 of 32 passes for scored from 8 yards out. Chang found Gerald Welch for an 11-yard 376 yards with two interceptions in just a little It didn't take Hawaii long to regain the score in the third quarter, increasing the lead to more than three quarters. lead. Chang threw to Rivers for a 27-yard touch- 45-21. "Timmy was extremely accurate tonight," down on the third play of the next drive, and The Warriors knocked Harrington out of UH coach June Jones said. the Warriors led 10-7 at 5:50 of the first quarter. the game late in the third quarter, and his Rivers caught nine passes for 167 yards, The Vandals used more trickery for their replacement, Brian Nooy, didn't fare better. He both career highs. next score, as receiver Christian Populis threw a was greeted with a 7-yard sack by Peters. "He was on our left cornerback and we 26-yard TD pass to Desmond Belton after "They came on with their pressure and basically got out-skilled there," Idaho coach Populis took a lateral pass from Harrington. It gave us a lot of trouble," Bernal-Wood said. "We Nick Holt said. "He had a nice game." was 14-10 at 5:08 of the first. should've been able to get the ball off quicker. If The Hawaii defense was also impressive, Idaho threatened to add to the lead late in you have problems with your blocking you can't tying the 15-year-old school record of 10 sacks the first, but Darrell Tautofi forced Harrington throw." set against Brigham Young. to fumble and Lui Fuga recovered at the UH 36. Third-string running back Kala Latuselu This game won't go down in the annals as The Hawaii defense came at Idaho from all completed the scoring with a 4-yard run with 23 did the 56-14 thrashing of the rival Cougars in angles -- of the 10 sacks, linebacker Lincoln seconds left. Second-year-freshman quarterback 1989 that washed away more than a decade of Manutai was the only player with more than Jack Rolovich played most of the fourth quarter frustration. But, in its own way, last night's vic- one; he led UH with two. and directed the final drive. tory -- their fifth in a row at home -- was just "They brought the blitzes and I should've "They raised their game and played better what the beleaguered Warriors needed coming been able to pick them up," Harrington said. (in the second half)," Jones said of UH's off a 70-14 loss at Fresno State that completed a The Warriors took full advantage of the defense. "They were getting some confidence as miserable 0-for-4 road season and less-than-satis- turnover to take a 17-14 lead. Rivers, in heavy the game was going and I thought they fying 4-4 WAC finish. traffic, cradled a 22-yard TD pass from Chang answered the bell." UH -- playing with only 12 of 22 starters at 14:04 of the second quarter. from the season opener at the same positions -- It was Chang-to-Rivers again less than 4 improved to 5-5 and kept its slim Hawaii Bowl minutes later on a 16-yard delayed sideline pat- hopes alive. The Warriors must beat tern, giving UH a 24-14 lead. A third-down Northwestern this Saturday and Michigan State sack by Landon Kafentzis at the Idaho 9 helped on Dec. 4 to qualify for the Dec. 24 bowl game. the Warriors start the drive at the Vandals 36.

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 67 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Posted on: Sunday, November 28, 2004 The second came on the Wildcats' final The strategies did not work early as the drive, following a one-two punch to the gut Wildcats took a 13-0 lead in the first quarter. when Northwestern's T.J. Jones scored on an 18- Chang was intercepted twice, with one leading yard return of a blocked punt and then UH's to a two-play, 26-yard touchdown drive, and a Warriors bowl over Wildcats in Justin Ayat missed a field-goal attempt from 32 botched return on a pooch kickoff resulted in wild one yards with 2:12 to play. another Northwestern scoring drive. Warrior safety Leonard Peters levels But the Warriors appeared to gain an emo- By Stephen Tsai Northwestern's Brandon Horn in the second tional lift when linebacker John Pickens pushed Advertiser Staff Writer quarter. Peters later made a game-clinching Chang at the end of a second-quarter scramble. interception. Chang, who had already crossed the Fighting for its postseason life, the University of The Wildcats started their final drive 80 Northwestern sideline when he was hit, Hawai'i football team turned back every chal- yards and eight points away from forcing their slammed facemask first into an aluminum lenge — including Northwestern's frenetic drive fifth overtime game this season. It appeared the bench. in the final two minutes — to pull out a pulsat- Wildcats' were out of hope when a shotgun snap "It was a little extra-curricular play," said ing 49-41 victory last night at Aloha Stadium. sailed over quarterback Brett Basanez's helmet. Chang, was limping noticeably after the game. Hawai'i slotback Chad Owens acknowl- Basanez fell on the football at the 50 and, a sec- "But I didn't mind taking one for the team. I'd edges the cheers of the fans after he scored his ond later, linebacker Ikaika Curnan fell on do anything for these guys on the team." fifth touchdown of the game on a 16-yard pass Basanez. The officials assessed Curnan an After that, the Warriors scored four touch- from Tim Chang in the third quarter. unsportsmanlike penalty, advancing the ball to downs in the second quarter to seize a 28-20 "It was do or die," UH defensive back the UH 32. lead at halftime. Chang completed 10 of 15 Abraham Elimimian said, "and I don't see any "It was a little touch," Curnan protested. passes for 210 yards and three touchdowns in funeral for us tonight." "It was nothing." the second quarter. All three scoring passes went Northwestern and Hawai'i were out of life- Basanez completed a 12-yard pass to to Owens, including plays covering 40 and 35 lines entering last night's non-conference game. advance the Wildcats to the 20. But two plays yards. The Wildcats needed to win to finish with a later, his pass over the middle was intercepted by "There were times I could have hit Britt winning regular season, the requirement for a diving Leonard Peters with 1:06 to play, secur- (Komine) or Gerald (Welch) or Jason (Rivers)," qualifying for the Music City Bowl in Nashville. ing the outcome. Chang said. "But Chad got the call, and he They finished 6-6. "I can't believe they called that an intercep- made the plays when we needed them." The Warriors, who improved to 6-5, also tion," Northwestern coach Randy Walker said. Owens said he was encouraged when he need a winning regular season to earn a berth in "That's what I think, but I'm not calling the noticed he was facing single coverage. the Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl. Their regular-season game. I don't want to take anything away from "It was the perfect scheme for me," said finale is Saturday night against Michigan State. Hawai'i." Owens, who caught nine passes for 155 yards. "We knew as a team we could stay alive," Peters, a safety, insisted he made the inter- "They came out playing man (defense), and I UH center Samson Satele said. "We just had to ception with a half-inch to spare. feel that's a challenge. That's a one-on-one chal- take care of some things. There was a big bump "It got pretty close," Peters said. "If I didn't lenge. I'm always up for that. I did my best to named Northwestern in front of us. We were scoop my hands on the ground, I would have win that challenge." willing to leave everything on the field to get the never caught it. I was hoping to make any kind In the third quarter, the Wildcats went to win. We did, and we're still alive." of a play." an 11-on-1 defense on Owens, who fielded a The Warriors, who had a disadvantage in UH's Fuga declared: "We needed that. We punt at the UH 24. He broke free from three size and reputation, received a boost from several needed every play. It was a dog fight. A lot of tackles before running into punter Brian areas. Tim Chang threw for 405 yards and four our guys were beat up, but we couldn't let this Huffman's bear hug at midfield. Owens kept touchdowns. Slotback Chad Owens scored five one get away. Everybody stepped up." moving before breaking away, eluding another touchdowns — four on catches and one on a Hawai'i slotback Chad Owens acknowl- defender and completing his fourth punt return dazzling 76-yard punt return in which he left a edges the cheers of the fans after he scored his for a touchdown this season. trail of broken tackles. "Chad is just terrific," fifth touchdown of the game on a 16-yard pass "That's what you're taught as a young kid: Chang said. from Tim Chang in the third quarter. pump your legs, pump your feet and keep And the UH defense came through with The Warriors reached deep into the play- going," Owens said. "You never know what's two big stops in the fourth quarter. book to come up with last night's game plan. going to happen. That's what I did on that play, On the first, a fourth-and-goal from the 1, They used two kick returners instead of one, and that's what we did all night. We kept going. defensive tackle Lui Fuga forced running back and opened with a nickel defense featuring five We never gave up." Noah Herron into a tailspin that resulted in a 1- defensive backs and 187-pound Elimimian as a yard loss. linebacker/pass rusher.

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 68 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Posted on: Sunday, November 28, 2004 "What a player," receivers coach Ron Lee Lee said it was more mental than anything said of Owens. for Owens the past several games. Owens scored three touchdowns in the sec- "He was trying to cheat a little bit," Lee Warriors' Owens goes on TD spree ond quarter, helping the Warriors overcome a said. "He was trying to be too much, I think. 13-0 first-quarter deficit and enter the half with But he worked hard on that and tonight he con- By Leila Wai a 28-20 lead. centrated on the routes." Advertiser Staff Writer "Timmy started off a little tight, then got Owens tied receiver Jason Rivers' school hot in the second quarter," Lee said. "It comes record of four touchdown receptions in a game, On a night when senior slotback Chad Owens with everyone doing what they are supposed to." set last week against Idaho. was in the spotlight, setting or tying several Owens' fourth TD reception, in the third Owens' punt return for a touchdown in the records, he was quick to deflect praise to his quarter with 29 seconds remaining, gave the third quarter — his fourth of the year — set a teammates. Warriors a 49-33 cushion. single-season school record. He broke five tack- "It was an overall team effort tonight," said Owens caught nine passes for 155 yards, in les, including one wrap up that appeared to stop Owens, who had four touchdown receptions his first 100-yard reception game since Oct. 2 him. and one punt return for a touchdown. "(Britton when he racked up 182 yards against Tulsa. He moved up to second place on UH's Komine) caught that big first down (a 45-yard It was a much-needed breakout game for career punt return yardage list with 906 yards, reception from quarterback Tim Chang in the Owens, who had six TD receptions through the surpassing Dana McLemore (1978-81), who had second quarter) and that changed the momen- first four games, but was held to one in the past 847 yards. Owens started the game with 802 tum right then. The defense played their best six before last night. career yards, and had 104 last night. game so far." He was limited to two touchdown recep- He said the biggest difference in this game Owens caught touchdown passes for 11, tions in the Warriors' five losses, but had nine in was the opponent. 40, 35 and 16 yards, and had a career-high 76- their six wins, including last night. "These kinds of games you get excited for," yard punt return for a score. His five touch- "It was kind of frustrating," he said. "I'm he said. "Like BYU in 2001, and Alabama, it's downs and 30 points ties school records set by just thankful God allowed me to play that way this kind of football game you get excited for." Heikoti Fakava against Yale, Oct. 3, 1987. when it counted."

Posted on: Sunday, December 5, 2004 "We had a lot of man coverage," Chang just tried to get in there and we made it hap- said about the play. "When you have man cover- pen." age, a lot of the guys are running off. I picked a Chang said he was confident at the start of spot where I could run and I was fortunate." the drive, which came after MSU padded its Chang's arm, and legs, provide Said UH quarterbacks coach Dan lead with a 49-yard field goal by Dave Rayner Warriors a lift Morrison: "He had the decision to throw it away with 14:05 to play. or take off, depending on what he sees. He knew "I kind of felt like on offense that we had By Stacy Kaneshiro when to go. It's all part of his maturing process." 'em," Chang said. "We had their number. It Advertiser Staff Writer UH slotback Chad Owens tries to break worked. Our O-linemen played so great. The free from Michigan State's Eric Smith in the sec- running backs, West (Keli'ikipi) and Brew For all the passing records Tim Chang leaves ond period. Owens had four touchdowns. (Michael Brewster) when he got in (to play)." behind at the University of Hawai'i, it will be a In UH's run-and-shoot system, the quar- The rushing TD by Chang was his first for run that defined the senior quarterback's final terback has to be as patient as possible to wait the season and fifth of his career, which will regular season game. for a receiver to get open and run only as a last always be remembered for his passing. He wasn't UH quarterback Tim Chang runs 22 yards resort. too shabby in that department either, complet- for a first down on a key 3rd-and-11 play in the "The running is not real high on the priori- ing 29 of 49 for 416 yards and four touch- fourth period. It led to a touchdown. ty list in what we're trying to do," Morrison downs, all to Owens. Eugene Tanner • The Honolulu Advertiser said. "But there are times when he has to go and "He's grown so much as a quarterback," Chang extended his record-setting colle- he made the right decision." Morrison said. "There were a lot of things he giate career by leading the Warriors to a 41-38 After a 3-yard gain by Michael Brewster did right, not just in the decisions. Some of the come-from-behind victory against Michigan put the ball at the MSU 6, a false start penalty precision of his throws and the precision of State last. against UH backed it up to the 11. Chang threw where he needed to put the ball. Not too many Trailing 31-27 early in the fourth quarter, incomplete toward Chad Owens, then hit Jason quarterbacks can do those things." Chang engineered a 12-play, 80-yard drive that Rivers near the sidelines a yard short of the goal Chang is just happy that his career will end he capped with a 1-yard sneak for the go-ahead line. with a bowl game. touchdown. But the play that sustained the drive On fourth-and-goal, big West Keli'ikipi "It's an awesome feeling," he said. "The was a 22-yard run on third-and-11 from the lined up at running back, but Chang kept the underclassmen didn't want to send us out (with- MSU 31. ball. A surge by the MSU defense forced the out a bowl game). We pulled together as a team. Chang dropped back, then scrambled to his center back into Chang, but the quarterback just I'm sure people doubted us out there, but we right, but still could not find an open receiver. followed his right guard into the end zone for didn't doubt ourselves." He then took off, pumping his arm as if to the go-ahead score. throw, even though he had passed the line of "There was a little pop," Chang said. scrimmage and used a baseball slide to the 9 for "Uriah (Moenoa) or Samson (Satele) got popped a first down. a little back, so I got popped a little back, so I

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 69 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Posted on: Sunday, December 5, 2004 Michigan State's DeAndra Cobb fielded The Spartans, though, wouldn't quit. They the ensuing kickoff at the 2, then sprinted the took the ensuing kickoff and drove 59 yards in rest of the way for an apparent touchdown. But nine plays for a touchdown to pull within a field the Spartans were called for holding, and for the goal. Jason Teague's 1-yard run and Dave Warriors bound for Hawai'i Bowl second time in the game, a Cobb touchdown Rayner's PAT made it 41-38 with 1:31 to play. was vaporized. Freshman linebacker C.J. Allen-Jones then By Stephen Tsai "I was ripped off," Cobb yelled as he recovered Michigan State's ensuing onside kick, Advertiser Staff Writer jogged toward the MSU locker room at the end and UH was able to run out the remaining time of the game. "I was ripped off twice." to secure the comeback. For the University of Hawai'i football team, the Slotback Chad Owens gets a lift from UH slotback Chad Owens, left, finds the magic number is 2004. Warrior teammate Samson Satele after scoring end zone for the fourth time despite the effort of Hawai'i quarterback Tim Chang completed on the first of his four touchdown receptions. Eric Smith. 29 of 49 passes for 416 yards against Michigan Michigan State was awarded possession at "It was all about determination," UH cor- State last night. the UH 49. Four downs later, Dave Rayner nerback Abraham Elimimian said. "We were Against the odds, common belief and a Big kicked a 49-yard field goal, extending the mar- down, but we knew we weren't out." Ten opponent that was poised to run away, the gin to 31-27 with 14:05 to play. But the Indeed, it was Michigan State's motivation Warriors answered all doubts to pull out an Warriors had not exhausted their comebacks. that was in question entering this non-confer- improbable 41-38 victory over Michigan State "I told myself, it needed to be done," ence game. In their last game, two weeks ago, and earn a berth in the Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl. Owens said. "We were going to go out and get it the Spartans lost to Penn State, ending their "It's the best feeling in the world," said UH done." hopes of qualifying for a postseason berth. This slotback Chad Owens, who caught 13 passes for Chang mixed the offensive plays, calling week's rallying cry was: Break even for the sen- 283 yards and four touchdowns. "It's just the stretch runs for Michael Brewster and crossing iors. best feeling. I'm so happy. I know I don't look routes for Owens and fellow slotback Gerald The Spartans (5-7), spurred by resourceful happy, but I'm so happy I'm at a loss for Welch. quarterback Drew Stanton and an offensive line words." The drive appeared to hit a glitch when, in averaging 310 pounds per blocker, set the tone After suffering a 70-14 loss to Fresno State Cobb-like fashion, Brewster's 21-yard scoring with power runs and play-action passes. They last month, the Warriors won their final three run was nullified because of a holding penalty. were able to solve UH's switching defenses. The games to finish the regular season 7-5 and meet But on third and 11 from the MSU 22, Warriors opened in a nickel package, with the the bowl requirement of a winning record. Chang rolled to his right, headed up the along 185-pound Elimimian serving as an outside line- They did it the hard way, overcoming the sideline and then cut back, ending a 22-yard backer. Later, they switched to a basic 4-3 deficits of 21-0, 28-14 at the half and, with scramble with a slide. scheme. 14:05 to play, 31-27. "We had a lot of man coverage," Chang Stanton threw for 330 yards and one But Tim Chang led the charge of team- said. "When you have a lot of man coverage, a touchdown despite playing with partially torn mates who refused to lose. The fifth-year senior lot of the guys are running off. I picked the ligaments in his right (throwing) shoulder. He is completed 29 of 49 passes for 416 yards and spots where I could run, and I was fortunate to expected to undergo surgery during the offsea- four touchdowns. He also ran 1 yard for the go- get first downs and keep the chains moving and son. ahead score with 9:22 to play. keep our (defense) off the field." The Spartans rolled up 403 yards in total "The guys have so much heart," Chang Chang, who was not sacked, finished with offense by the intermission — their second most said. "They sacrificed so much, being down 21- 32 rushing yards. productive 30 minutes in school history. But 0. It showed the character of these guys. We've The 32nd yard proved to be the difference. they were held to 195 yards in the second half. been down all season. We had a losing record After advancing to the 1, UH coach June Jones "We didn't play too well in the first half, most of the season. We're not going to have a summoned 260-pound running back West but we came back," Elimimian said. "We talked losing record this season. We're going bowling." Keli'ikipi, who earlier scored on a run from that about it at halftime. It's do or die. We came Owens caught scoring passes of 51 and 9 distance. Instead, Chang kept the ball, but his back. It feels good. We fought through so much yards in the third quarter to help the Warriors progress was stalled by the Spartans' interior adversity. close to 28-27 with 2:02 remaining in the third linemen. Chang then bounced toward the right "People counted us out so many times, but quarter. But Justin Ayat's extra-point kick was side and found an opening and the Warriors' they didn't count on our heart. People didn't nullified because of a holding penalty. After the first lead of the game. think we'd go to a bowl game. Guess we proved Warriors were assessed a false-start penalty, Ayat "I was lucky," Chang said. them wrong." was forced to attempt the PAT kick from 35 He then closed UH's scoring with a 16- yards. Kevin Vickerson, a 292-pound defensive yard touchdown pass to Owens. lineman, blocked the attempt.

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 70 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Monday, December 6, 2004 for offense, and the Warrior Club honor for spe- WAC commissioner Karl Benson said he cial teams. Owens holds the school records for had not received any complaints about the offi- career all-purpose yardage and punt-return ciating as of late yesterday. yardage. "I did notice there was a discrepancy (in Chang named Warriors’ Most "Chad is a great kid and a hard worker," the number of penalties)," he said. "The officials Valuable Player Jones said. "He can take over a game in different are evaluated each game by our supervisor." The QB set the NCAA passing- ways." Referee Frank White had his own thoughts Senior defensive tackle Lui Fuga won the of the calls during the game. yardage record and led Hawaii to Ben Yee Most Inspirational Player Award, and "It came across on ESPN that the calls were seven straight home wins sophomore cornerback Kenny Patton was named fair. So I guess we're OK," White said. Michigan Scholar-Athlete. State was flagged seven times for holding. "I By Dave Reardon Senior defensive back Abraham Elimimian think sometimes holding comes with fatigue. I Star-Bulletin and senior special-teams player Chad Kapanui think they were getting tired in the second half. also won Captain's Awards. When you can't move your feet, the next way to There's often a big difference between projecting Senior running back Michael Brewster and try to stop them is to hold them. The same the highest profile and being the best. junior defensive end Mel Purcell also won thing happens to Hawaii on the road when they Quarterback Tim Chang -- Hawaii's most- Warrior Club honors. get fatigued." publicized football player -- bridged the gap this Scout team awards went to Keith Ah Soon The Hawaii Bowl will be officiated by a season, providing game to match his fame. (offense), Clarence Tuioti-Mariner (defense) and crew from a conference other than those of the Chang, who set the NCAA career passing- Orlando Wong (special teams). participating teams. yardage record this season, received UH's Most Inferrera eligible: UH sophomore offensive Fan friendly: Jones praised the biggest Valuable Player award at the Warriors' annual lineman Jeremy Inferrera is eligible to play in the home crowd of the season (36,938 turnstile, banquet last night at the Sheraton Waikiki. Hawaii Bowl, despite getting into a fight during 41,654 tickets distributed). "He's been more focused and worked hard- Saturday's game. "I'm thankful we had a great crowd, the er this year," UH coach June Jones said. "He was Spartans defensive lineman Clifton Ryan marketing department did a good job helping to flawless at home." and Inferrera threw blows at each other during get people to come out," Jones said. "The fans Lately, anyway. After a season-opening loss the second quarter. Jones said referee Frank were tremendous and had a huge impact on the to Florida Atlantic, the senior from Saint Louis White initially ejected only Ryan. Jones then game." School led the Warriors (7-5) to seven consecu- pulled Inferrera out of the game, and, in the tive home victories, including Saturday's come- interest of keeping peace, asked White to signal ------from-behind 41-38 win over Michigan State. that Inferrera was ejected, he said. UH's third triumph in a row qualified the "Jeremy wasn't ejected (at first). I held him Big wins and big lossesagainst big names Warriors for the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl on Dec. out. I had Frank eject him, for the Michigan Hawaii is 4-5 in games against teams from BCS 24 against Alabama-Birmingham. State sideline," Jones said. conferences in coach June Jones' six years at "We had a conversation a month or so NCAA rules dictate a one-game suspension UH. The Warriors have games scheduled in the back. We talked about how he needed to shoot for ejections involving fighting. Inferrera's ejec- next two seasons against Michigan State, USC, the lights out these last three games," Jones said. tion was for excessive force, which does not Purdue and Alabama. "And he did it. He made the plays and led his come with a suspension. team." "The other kid punched first, then Jeremy Date Opponent Score Chang didn't live up to the Heisman punched," Jones said. "But you can't throw Sept. 4, 1999 USC L, 62-7 Trophy-candidate hype generated by Jones, but punches and play." Nov. 27, 1999 Washington State L, 22-14 he did well enough to earn first-team All- Inferrera started four games at right tackle Dec. 25, 1999 Oregon State W, 23-17 Western Athletic Conference honors for the first this season. Nov. 25, 2000 Wisconsin L, 34-18 time. Michigan State was penalized 16 times for Nov. 30, 2002 Alabama L, 21-16 After a second consecutive four-touch- 119 yards compared to five for 35 for UH by a Sept, 13, 2003 at USC L, 62-31 down-pass performance Saturday, Chang has 34 mixed crew of WAC and Big 12 officials. The Nov. 29, 2003 Alabama W, 37-29 TD passes and just 13 interceptions this year. Spartans had two touchdowns and a key first Nov. 27, 2004 Northwestern W, 49-41 He always had gaudy yardage numbers, but his down called back. Dec. 4, 2004 Michigan State W, 41-38 career TD-INT ratio going into this season was- "I thought they called it the way they saw n't much better than 1-to-1. it, and the calls went both ways," Jones said. Chad Owens, who has nine of his 19 "They could've called holding on every play. I've touchdowns this season in UH's last two games, never seen flagrant holding and tackling on was a double awardee last night. The senior every play like that before. There probably from Roosevelt High won the Captain's Award should've been more."

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 71 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04) Posted on: Monday, December 6, 2004 Not only in depth of comeback but in Fresno State to pull out a wild 47-45 victory. terms of significance for it having propelled the Part of the reason there haven't been more Warriors into the postseason with a berth in the has been that, in the past, if UH dug itself a Warriors' rally one for ages Dec. 24 Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl. considerable hole, it rarely possessed the kind of Curiously, there has been no section enti- quick-strike offense to get back into the game By Ferd Lewis tled "comebacks" in the UH team records, again. But the firepower of the run-and-shoot Advertiser Columnist though, in the so-called "modern day" there offense has been such that while it can make a have been some memorable contenders. defense vulnerable when it sputters, on the flip Trailing grimly 19-0 at halftime to Wyoming in In 1975, Larry Price's team rallied from a side, the run-and-shoot can also leap consider- 1978 and going nowhere in a hurry, the 20-6 deficit in the second quarter to smack able deficits when it finds its rhythm. University of Hawai'i football team rallied for a 15th-ranked San Jose State, 30-20, supplying Witness, for example how quarterback Tim stirring 27-22 victory. UH's first upset of a Top 20 team. Chang's place in comeback lore was assured well "I've never seen anything like it," head When Tomey's 1986 team was down 13-0 before Saturday night's four touchdown passes. coach Dick Tomey marveled at the time. "In the to Wyoming in the first quarter and showing no In 2002, Chang rallied UH from a 21-9 third quarter it was like the field tilted." signs of life, it seemed a candidate for a blowout, fourth-quarter deficit at Fresno State for a 31-21 And, for 26 years, that game, like the leg- not legend. But Tomey called an abrupt timeout, triumph. Then, five games later, he directed the endary "sideline chat" of 1986, served as popular gathered the players on the sideline and, in front Warriors from a 40-29 fourth-quarter deficit to yardsticks for Rainbow and, now, Warrior come- of a stunned-to-silence Aloha Stadium crowd, a 41-40 victory over San Diego State. backs. proceeded, in colorful terms, to light a fire But as big moments as they were, the one Until now, that is. under UH. It worked and UH eventually won, people will be talking about — for more than Saturday night gave the Warriors a new 35-19. just the controversy over officiating — will be standard and a renewed perspective. With a 41- In the Holiday Bowl season of 1992 under Saturday night's comeback win over Michigan 38 victory over Michigan State built on the dis- Bob Wagner, UH took one of its biggest steps State. appointment of a 21-0 second-quarter deficit, toward the school's only Top 20 finish when it the ceiling has been raised. rallied from a 23-8 first-quarter deficit against

Thursday, December 8, 2004 selected as an honorable mention. (See Hawaii Grown Report on page B2 for details.) "He deserves it," UH receivers coach Ron Lee said. "What a career, unbelievable. A little SI.com honors Owens twice guy (5-foot-7, 173 pounds) walks on, just trying UH’s playmaker is named to second to play some more football. He took a chance, team at WR and PR and here he is today, one of the top receivers in the nation." By Dave Reardon Owens has 19 touchdowns this season, 15 Star-Bulletin as a receiver (tied for first in the country with Purdue's Taylor Stubblefield) and four as a punt He walked on as a no-name. He's walking off as returner. one of the best in the nation. Only three other players have more total Hawaii senior Chad Owens, a Roosevelt touchdowns in Division I-A football this year. High School graduate, was named to SI.com's Owens has tied the school single-season (Sports Illustrated magazine's Web site) All- touchdown record held by Jamal Farmer (1989) America second team at receiver and punt and Ashley Lelie (2001). He could break the returner yesterday. mark in the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl on Dec. 24 "I was kind of surprised," Owens said. "But against Alabama-Birmingham. it was a goal of mine, I guess it's everyone's goal. Owens caught 13 passes for 283 yards and It's great for our program and the state. I want four scores last week in a 41-38 win over to thank all the players who made it possible." Michigan State. The previous week, he tied the Utah offensive lineman Chris Kemoe'atu, a school single-game record with five TDs (four Kahuku graduate, was named to the first team. receiving, one punt return) in UH's 49-41 victo- Tennessee defensive lineman Jesse Mahelona was ry over Northwestern.

WARRIOR FOOTBALL 72 GAME 13: UAB (12/24/04)