Fellow Honolulu Star-Bulletin journalist and blogger, Dave Reardon, had me thinking all day, yesterday, on the notion that Sean Payton and June Jones shared the same football philosophies. Hmm. . . It makes you wonder whether some of those game-changing plays were part of the former UH football coach’s legacy and repertoire. Check out the [...]

It’s finally here, Super Bowl Sunday and I’ll say it again, Go Saints! I’ve said it in an earlier post, my affinity for the Saints when I was stationed in the Deep South.
But best wishes today to island boy, Aaron Francisco, and fellow Polynesians, Freddie Keiaho and Fili Moala, on the Indianapolis Colts. Although injured, [...]

Congratulations to the New Orleans Saints! Its the first time they’re going to the Superbowl! As I said in my Hawai’i Fishing Fanatic blog post:
“I’m rooting for the Minnesota Vikings to win the NFC Championship. Go Vikings! However, I do like the Saints too since I spent time in my Air Force days deep in [...]

Aaron Francisco giving his aloha to former teammate, Larry Fitzgerald, of the Arizona Cardinals

Indianapolis Colts are going to the Superbowl!! AFC Champs!! Congrats to Bruddahs, Aaron Francisco (Kahuku) and Nesians Freddie Keiaho and Fili Moala.

**Update 1/24/10: Dave Reardon writes further on Liz Chun’s resignation.
Breaking news from fellow blogger, Dave Reardon:
Liz Chun resigned today as Hawaii News Now Sports Director. The is disheartening news for a lot of Hawaii sports fans but she explains her reason for leaving in an interview with Star-Bulletin staff. Her work ethic speaks for itself [...]

Got wind of yesterday’s UH Walk-On Tryouts from fellow blogger, TomboAhi, at the UH Football Fan Blog. Good luck to all the participants! They all have a chance to become a Warrior and hopefully will be invited back for spring training. Results from the tryouts should be publicized in a few days. Check out TomboAhi’s [...]

Well we know at this point that New Orleans and Indianapolis are on their way to their respective conference championships but their opponents are to be decided today. Hmm. . my picks thus are, let me see, Vikings and Jets! Yes, I’ll go against the grain and go with these two!! I’m a big Eagles [...]

Not much to be said but . . . Wait for it . . . GO EAGLES!!!
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles - Offense
Injured Reserve

#78 OT Fenuki Tupou (University of Oregon)
Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys - Offense
#1 P Matt McBriar (University of Hawai’i)

Dallas Cowboys - Defense
#78 DT Junior Siavi’i (University of Oregon)

The game is being televised on NBC [...]

A Happy New Year to all Hawai’i Football Fanatics readers! Thank you for your support the past year and here’s to a prosperous year ahead for everyone. Rose Bowl! Go Ducks! Don’t forget to watch all the NFL games on Sunday for playoff matchups! As for me, I’m watching the game of the week, Eagles [...]