Athletic administration

It was past my deadline when one of my favorite coaches in UH football history called back. Bob Wagner, athletic director at Kamehameha-Hawaii, confirmed what I’d heard recently: he’s ready to retire at the end of this academic year. It’s been a decade since he accepted the job and moved to the Big Island. Officially, Coach Wagner will walk away on Aug. 1, ready to relax and do some traveling with his wife. Isn’t that the dream for most people […]

It’s over. As of 1 p.m. this afternoon, Judge Karl Sakamoto deliberated after 4 1/2 hours of testimony rejected Kahuku’s injunction against the OIA, HHSAA and DOE state superintendent. It wasn’t a shock or even a surprise considering the precedent of ineligiblity-related forfeitures over the years. Still, even Sakamoto and OIA attorney Lyle Hosoda expressed sympathy for the plight of Kahuku’s football players, who were caught in the crossfire when adults on one side (OIA) ruled that adults on the […]

It’s Monday morning, I’ve had my oatmeal and banana, and Kahuku’s legal team is filing suit against the OIA, HHSAA and the DOE state superintendent in court. It’s come to this. On one hand, attorney Eric Seitz has said clearly that the intent is mainly to get all parties to sit down and discuss this delicate, complex matter. On the other, the state football tournament is set to begin on Friday and the gears are in motion. Planet tickets. Hotel […]

The Oahu Interscholastic Association announces the end of Kahuku High School football team’s season due to the participation of an ineligible player. VIDEO: OIA press conference, Kahuku ruled ineligible (1 of 2) VIDEO: OIA press conference, Kahuku ruled ineligible (2 of 2) Paul Honda, Star-Advertiser