Dylan Linkner News

Dylan Linkner turned disappointment into motivation. The senior receiver was left off the travel roster when the Hawaii football team embarked on its season-opening trip to Florida last month.

Hawai'i running back Leon Wright-Jackson managed to make it before the last-call deadline.

The first Hawai'i Wahine Football Clinic is set for tonight in the Stan Sheriff Center.

Dylan Linkner busses tables at a restaurant in Waikiki. After summer school, he works an 8-hour shift, finishing at midnight, and is up at 5 the next morning so he can get from his Kailua home in time for ...

“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

“So I have to take advantage of opportunities to make a name for myself.”

For two years, Greg Salas has put up with the quizzical looks and disbelieving words, patiently awaiting an opportunity like the one that looms Saturday night at Aloha Stadium. via The Honolulu Advertiser

“He has a good understanding of what we're doing. I know he won't be shy on Saturdays. He'll be a guy we can count on. He's one of the guys who will be ready when the lights go on.”

Hawai'i football player Jon Medeiros knows the road to a No. 1 job can be long. Medeiros, who lives in Makakilo, awakens at 4:15 every morning. via The Honolulu Advertiser

“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

“It's not something you wish for - to see your teammate get hurt”

Two years ago, Dylan Linkner lost his spot in the wide receiver rotation with the University of Hawai'i football team due to an injury. via The Honolulu Advertiser

“He has a little wiggle, he has some ability when he runs the ball”

Senior Dylan Linkner and freshman Royce Pollard have scaled the Hawaii depth chart. via Honolulu Star-Bulletin

“I think we're all standing a little too high, which is natural when you're just getting the pads on. But the hustle is really good, the effort was good.”

The word is Hawaii will run the ball more in 2008 after losing its starting quarterback and all four receivers. via Honolulu Star-Bulletin