Comments on: Gibson, Shaffer leave UH

By: NelsonO

NelsonO — Tue, 13 May 2008 02:23:21 +0000

Bain also should be in line for a scholarship.

By: Michael in Kona

Michael in Kona — Sun, 11 May 2008 22:34:43 +0000

Wes is right. When we bring in 18-19 year olds from the mainland, we have to accept and except some of them will get homesick and leave the program in a year or two. It’s a fact of life for young people. We wish those boys well. On the other hand, UH gets quite a few local boys who get homesick on the mainland and want to come back to Hawaii for the chance to play in front of their family and friends. In the end, it is usually even-steven. So, let’s not get all worked up over a few mainland boys wanting to be near their mamas.

By: jr

jr — Sun, 11 May 2008 21:33:43 +0000

True non-scholarship walk-on Daniel Libre of Kona deserves a scholarship in his last year at UH.

By: Bama Warrior Fan

Bama Warrior Fan — Sun, 11 May 2008 06:03:37 +0000

But coaches do miss lead these guys sometimes and they don’t do a good job of making them feel wanted or worthy or hopeful. And they are deserving-that’s why Hawaii recruited them in the first place! It’s hard being so far from home. It’s a big sacrifice to not get much in return.

By: mastaofdisasta

mastaofdisasta — Sat, 10 May 2008 13:11:30 +0000

they left because the program sucks.
they left because the best ususally dont play here its the most inspirational that start here. if mac is as good a coach as i think then the departure of these two players shouldn’t really affect the squad. the only way we’ll really know if their leaving was by bad coaching or lack there of is if they resurface somewhere else stomping on opponents. the numbers of the other guys 100 are crazy fast man i hope these new coaches know what theyre doing

By: wes

wes — Sat, 10 May 2008 01:43:17 +0000

Hey Dave, based on your experience is this pretty much normal attrition after spring ball or possibly higher due to the coaching change? If it is more the latter and hurts our APR down the road, than more substantiation for collecting on our liquidated damages claim. Thanks for the timely status reports as always.

By: bumbuchaMusubi

bumbuchaMusubi — Sat, 10 May 2008 01:41:12 +0000

Given the age of these young men, it is not unusual to have a change of mind or heart. It does penalize the program but it opens up a window for someone else. If you remember Jason Elam, left the program and then returned to have a fabulous college and long, productive pro career which is not over by far. Let’s wish them well but the Warrious will go on! Florida is waiting!

By: hawaii

hawaii — Fri, 09 May 2008 23:59:18 +0000

any idea why these guys are transfering?