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First-year Warrior head coach McMackin has taken the podium, and let's just say he's night and day from June Jones.

Jonathan "J.T." Mapu, a highly recruited defensive lineman from Kahuku six years ago, is getting an opportunity with the Washington Redskins this weekend. via Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Former University of Hawaii wide receiver C.J. Hawthorne has signed a free-agent contract with the Atlanta Falcons. via The Honolulu Advertiser

“Some people probably still don't know I'm their nephew or cousin”

After six years, Royce Pollard is back in touch with his Hawaiian roots. The Warrior freshman wideout was born in Hawaii but raised in various places on the mainland because of his parents' military background. via Honolulu Star-Bulletin

“I'm just trying to make play after play, regardless of whether I'm starting or not. I know come Florida I'm going to be the starter, so I'm not worried about any of this.”

Malcolm Lane was surprised by an interview request yesterday. "Why does anyone want to talk to me? I'm third string," he said. via Honolulu Star-Bulletin

“You just feel Yoda knows his stuff and ... he brings more unity. ... He's often helping the younger folks.”

CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARBULLETIN.COM Quarterback Inoke Funaki, left, says of receiver Aaron Bain, right: "You just feel Yoda knows his stuff and ... he brings more unity. via Honolulu Star-Bulletin

In this exclusive Pro Day Q&A with Hawaii QB Colt Brennan, Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber spoke with Brennan about his Pro Day experience, what teams he talked to and what went into his decision to ... via Fox Sports

“It puts him on the map and forces teams to put him on their board. Now they'll pull game tape on him, and if they pull one where he has a decent performance, that helps him a lot”

In the time it takes to read this sentence, Ryan Grice-Mullins did something spectacular. via Honolulu Star-Bulletin

“This might help. We want to get the best people on the field. It's a long season. It's going to be physical. We want to keep that speed, that quickness the whole game. If we run 80, 90 plays, we want to have more people ready to play.”

Whenever Ron Lee attends a football convention, he heads straight for the seminars on the latest defensive strategies. via The Honolulu Advertiser

“They are good guys who wanted to help each other and they absolutely came together.”

With only a few days of preparation for the Hula Bowl, the Aina team had a simple game plan. via SI.com

“I want to end the year with a bang and look forward to a new beginning for me.”

Eight former University of Hawai'i football players will play in Saturday's Cornerstone Bancard Hula Bowl at Aloha Stadium. via The Honolulu Advertiser

“We recognize the importance of the Hula Bowl in Hawaii and its longevity as being the longest running sporting event here”

A locally owned restaurant chain is giving back to the University of Hawaii's Warrior football team. via KHNL-TV Honolulu

“It's kind of neat to come back and coach 'em”

Former UH coach hasn't changed a bit By Brian McInnis bmcinnis@starbulletin.com Amidst all the first-time handshakes and greetings at Aloha Stadium, a familiar voice rang out across row after row of empty ... via Honolulu Star-Bulletin

“I just feel like that's the best thing for everyone concerned”

Clapp getting busy as acting AD A Hawaii assistant coach who had been considering applying for the vacant head coaching job has instead thrown his support behind defensive coordinator Greg McMackin. via Honolulu Star-Bulletin

“I feel my best football is ahead of me.”

Slotback Ryan Grice-Mullins today will announce on his blog that he will forgo his senior season at the University of Hawai'i and apply for the National Football League draft in April. via The Honolulu Advertiser

“You're talking about the NFL and a Pop Warner team.”

There may be a little uncertainty surrounding Boise State right now, but how would you like to be Hawaii? In one short week, the program's gone from the cusp of glory, with a date against Georgia in the Sugar ... via KTVB Boise

“There's definitely room for improvement”

University of Hawaii football players at a team autograph-signing session at Kahala Mall yesterday said they want coach June Jones to stay in Hawaii, but would support him in whatever decision he made. via Honolulu Star-Bulletin

“Physically it was a tough beating”

NEW ORLEANS This time Colt Brennan didn't play the fourth quarter for a different reason. via Honolulu Star-Bulletin

As we all know, Hawaii, is coming-off a disappointing performance at Tuesday night's Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. via KHNL-TV Honolulu

“I was very proud of them because it's something rare that hadn't occurred. It made everybody supporters.”

BULLETIN PHOTOS BY AGUSTIN TABARES Fans gathered yesterday at Kahala Mall to get pictures and autographs of their favorite UH football players. via Honolulu Star-Bulletin