Free Content - August 2007 Archives

• Humility for life
  08/28/07
  During Coach Livai's time, a lot of slogans rose up to make money on T-shirts. But I can see Coach Torres' points and why he likes to keep things simple and grounded. There's room for both mentalities. I prefer Coach Torres' approach, of course. Humility is timeless.
  
  
• Pupule's Top 20 (Aug 26)
  08/27/07
  Huge week for the Red Raiders. Bingham is a defending state champion. Kahuku is a defending state champion. Winning in Utah isn't easy. Ever.
  
  
• Pupule Pigskin Picks, Week 2, Aug. 24-25
  08/24/07
  Iolani is ranked in the Star-Bulletin Top 10 now, but last week's win over Kaiser wasn't a strong test. Kalaheo quarterback Cody vonAppen is a savvy quarterback who makes smart plays that don't show up in the stats. Pupule says: Raiders 44, Mustangs 35.
  
  
• A time of learning, a time of character
  08/23/07
  It's a trust issue, always has been and always will be. That will change for the better with more games under the belt. Until then, this is a true test of coaching character, and an absolutely essential test for student-athlete character.
  
  
• Pupule's Top 20
  08/21/07
  Mamiya's return is the biggest plus of all, and when he regains his accuracy, this group of receivers will show how good it can be.
  
  
• How deep is deep? OIA Red West ringing bells
  08/21/07
  Four of the seven West squads are in the Top 10, and I've written that we could see as many as five in the poll this season. That makes the West as strong as any division or league in the state this season.
  
  
• Saints march to No. 1
  08/21/07
  It's early and there are a ton of questions about teams up and down the Top 10, but for now, Saint Louis is a clearly, unanimously, the best in the state.
  
  
• Fighting the copper thieves at Campbell
  08/20/07
  We need to rein in these stray thieves who prey on our communities and kids. If it takes surveillance, I wouldn't mind participating. Beats doing nothing at all.
  
  
• Footballholics Anonymous
  08/20/07
  I was originally against our Top 10 countdown. Just seemed way too early to ask coaches and media for ballots on August 2. Players hadn't even gotten their pads on, let alone start scrimmaging. I was wrong.
  
  
• News out of Kona
  08/20/07
  The same program that thought Jordan Dizon (Waimea) wasn't a Division I college football player and failed to stay in touch with Kamehameha's Caleb Spencer — who went on to an All-WAC career at Nevada — changed its tune with Gabe.
  
  
• Pupule Pigskin Picks, Week 1, Aug. 17-18
  08/20/07
  Coach Torres will not stray from his philosophy of playing everyone (96 players) to gauge their gametime performance. Same as last year, when they could've beaten Punahou, but kept running basic plays with the third and fourth string in.
  
  
• Photo Tour pit stop: Bangkok Chef
  08/19/07
  The curry was absolutely awesome and filling. I could barely finish it.
  
  
• Defending champ Kahuku sits atop Top 10
  08/19/07
  You might think there's so much depth, so much talent, so much tradition at Kahuku that preseason is a piece of cake. It ain't so simple.
  
  
• Crusaders line up at No. 2
  08/19/07
  Factor in Barit's great performance last season not only at middle linebacker, but as a punter, plus the departure of consistent placekicker Kenton Chun, and the question marks abound.
  
  
• Pupule Pigskin Picks, Week 1, Aug. 17-18
  08/17/07
  Coach Torres will not stray from his philosophy of playing everyone (96 players) to gauge their gametime performance. Same as last year, when they could've beaten Punahou, but kept running basic plays with the third and fourth string in.
  
  
• OK, maybe I panicked
  08/16/07
  Three days away from opening kickoff. Holy crud how did this happen so quick?
  
  
• Voters peg Kamehameha No. 3
  08/16/07
  One idea is in full motion: the Warriors will throw the ball. Then they'll throw it again. And again.
  
  
• It was so hot at Waianae yesterday ...
  08/14/07
  I can't be the only person this has happened to. I mean, I was just walking back to the car, wasn't even in the sun long.
  
  
• What's up with the Slurpee shortage?
  08/14/07
  I've been a loyal Slurpeeâ„¢ consumer for decades, from Waianae to Kailua-Kona. This problem is out of hand now.
  
  
• Ane, Buffanblu up to challenge at No. 4
  08/14/07
  Dalton Hilliard showed signs of brilliance as a sophomore running back. Manti Te‘o had to be seen to be believed. I don't remember a sophomore linebacker as explosive and aggressive in recent memory.
  
  
• Waianae draws No. 5 ranking
  08/13/07
  I'm not saying Waianae doesn't deserve recognition. Far from it. I just hope fans don't assume the team will pick up where it left off last season.
  
  
• Coaches, media vote Baldwin No. 6
  08/12/07
  I'll never tire of team sports and the joy of it all. That's why interviewing Coach Roloos was enlightening. I'll take prep sports over an interview with Barry Bonds any day.
  
  
• Mililani steady at No. 7
  08/11/07
  In Trojan land, practice is fluid, efficient and demanding. That's the way Arceneaux treats it, and his players know it.
  
  
• Mules lose Moniz, but kicking at No. 8
  08/10/07
  It's true that teams sometimes improve after a superstar leaves. Leilehua's depth and commitment could easily have Moniz calling home and feeling envious if the Mules make it to the state tourney.
  
  
• Na Alii at the 9 spot
  08/10/07
  With a strong defense, speedy receivers and one of the OIA's top passers in Keenan Naeole, Aiea is in the mix for a state-tournament berth and maybe even a league championship.
  
  
• Farrington at No. 10
  08/08/07
  Today marks Day 1 of a new project initiated by my bosses at the Star-Bulletin. A preseason Top 10 poll, highlighting one team each day.
  
  
• Football photo tour = increased Slurpee™ sales
  08/07/07
  But it's not all bad. Turnouts in recent years aren't what they were in the 1970s and '80s, even with games televised live. That has to help coaches who want to keep every kid who turns out for the team.
  
  

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