I used to post updates (last year) every two weeks or so, with all positions in one post. Not anymore. Better to get as much data as possible and be deliberate. It’s tough enough with positions that have statistics available. When it gets to linemen, that turns more into art than science and I look for expert guidance. For now, a look at quarterbacks. I went on and on about the top QBs in the preseason top prospects list that […]
No. 2 Punahou leads No. 4 Mililani 17-7 at John Kauinana Stadium with 9:50 to go in the third quarter. Charles McDonald just drilled a field goal and Larry Tuileta has two touchdown passes, including one on fourth and 5. Having some tech problems. My adapter is really iffy on charging up my MacBook, has been a problem for several weeks now, just getting worse. I’m down to 1 percent battery. Heading to the Apple store tomorrow morning. Ouch. 11:20 […]
Last year during the preseason, the Punahou football team wasn’t sure what it had at receiver. But the Buffs’ fears were put to rest when sophomore Kanawai Noa caught six passes for 176 yards and four touchdowns in the season opener against West Anchorage. He went on to become one of the best receivers in the state despite missing two games with an ankle injury. When they reported for camp this year, coach Kale Ane had to be salivating over […]
When Kamehameha beat Punahou 6-0 on October 31, 1903, it was the first meeting between the schools, and they have played either 179 or 180 times since, depending on if they played once or twice in 1977 (that still has to be researched). According to this list from Wikipedia … List of high school football rivalries (100 years+) … nothing else in the country even approaches the rivalry as far as number of games played. Nothing else, not even Harvard-Yale, […]
The Star-Advertiser Football All-State ballot was sent out earlier in the week, creating a little wrinkle of stress for all coaches and media involved with the voting process. It’s not easy, not if you (the voter) fill out the entire ballot. Example: I always ask for 15 offensive linemen in ranked order. Nobody I know enjoys doing that. Well, nobody except a few diehard footballholics (coaches). So, below you can find the statistics of a ton of players along with […]
(Here’s the original length of my story on the Kamehameha-Punahou football game. Limited space on print — this morning’s Star-Advertiser.) For the Punahou Buffanblu, getting through a regular-season finale injury-free was priority one. For Alii Pedrina, sparking the Kamehameha Warriors to victory was a bit of redemption. Pedrina, who missed several games in the heart of the ILH season, rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown as No. 5 Kamehameha held on to beat No. 2 Punahou 42-27 on Thursday […]
It’s been nearly two weeks since the last installation of Top Players. It’s been an intriguing season with many ups and downs, adjustments from week to week, play to play. More and more, the best players are proving that their plays contribute to success. But there are many players who are among the best even if their teams are not having great success. As always, your input is welcome. The more eyes, the better. Update, Thursday: Adds Kala Ikeda, Konawaena, […]