One astute UH watcher made an interesting comment or two about UH's (currently) losing record and how he wouldn't want to play there in this circumstance.

Is this true? Does a 1-2 record spoil the recruiting process? Does UH lose potential recruits because of losses to Florida and Oregon State (on the road?)

Maybe. I don't think so, but you never know. However, if UH loses or has lost recruits on the mainland because of the defeats, this actually works in favor of a local player who absolutely, 100% wants to play for the Warriors. The kid who is a very good player, has bled green all his life and would sacrifice everything to wear that Warrior Green helmet is in a better position now, I think.

Sure, the staff still wants a 60/40 mainland/local (or is it local/mainland?) ratio. Sure, they're never going to take a local player "just because" (and I fully agree). But if the 1-2 start scares off mainland recruits, the end result may be that local players will get a little bit more opportunity to get a scholarship.

So, 95 Boyz, if UH loses out on that Provo or Ogden kid who opts for BYU or Utah instead of Manoa, more power to them and you. We probably have a few kids who will step up and do just as well, if not better. With the current staff and their policy of pounding the pavement harder than before, the Jordan Dizon and Jesse Mahelona type of athlete won't be as easily ignored. In fact, they'll be recruited hard. They'll get offers EARLY.

It still comes down to something JJ once said: "We only want the kids who really want to be Warriors."

There are lots of them, too. I'm excited about the recruiting season for UH. For once, my hopes are kind of high.

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