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Last year, Brennan and June Jones completed their careers in Hawaii with a perfect regular campaign and a trip to the Sugar Bowl, receiving a recommended rating in our own version of Consumer Reports.

2008 Schedule

Quicksnap

Under Armour is providing the Hawaii football team with a new look for a new era.

But the company’s impact extends beyond the Warriors’ redesigned gameday uniforms.

Audibles

Tides of Change

Greg McMackin is no stranger to change. In fact, the two are probably pretty good buddies by now.
Close to four decades in the coaching business have taken McMackin from one coast to another, making stops in 10 states while never spending more than five years in any one spot.

Versus

Tough year ahead. Starting with SEC powerhouse Florida, the schedule is full of potential hazards.

Versus - Florida

McMackin era begins with huge challenge against perennial SEC powerhouse Gators.

Versus - Weber State

Warriors must be wary of Wildcats returning to familiar surroundings.

Versus - Oregon State

Offense should be strong, but Beavers must rebuild their defensive dam.

Versus - San Jose

Spartans hope return of Davis and depth make up for graduation of star power.

Versus - Lousiana Tech

Louisiana Tech strives for consistency in Dooley’s second season as head coach.

Versus - Fresno

Bulldogs have bite to match their bark and are favored to win the conference title.

Versus - Boise State

Affable Johnson set to run angry as Broncos attempt to regain conference supremacy.

Versus - Nevada

Nevada has the offensive weapons to make a leap and join the conference elite.

Versus - Utah

Aggies hope the agony is over as youngsters of 2005 and 2006 are now veterans.

Versus - New Mexico

Holbrook and Williams at the controls of WAC’s prevailing air show this season.

Versus - Idaho

Vandals have plenty of room for improvement in Akey’s second season.

Versus - Washington State

Former Cougar tries to turn around Washington State on and off the field.

Versus - Cincinnati

Bearcats bring back plenty after great year, but quarterback Mauk’s appeal is denied.

Roster

All the players on the University of Hawaii roster.

Positions

Hawaii’s offense has lost most of its best playmakers.

Quarterback

The players competing to replace Colt Brennan know how large a shadow he casts.

Receivers

QB is not the only position facing upheaval; four prolific pass-catchers must be replaced.

Running Backs

Rushers are expected to play a larger role under McMackin than they did under Jones.

Offensive Lineman

There is plenty of movement around center John Estes, the heart of the Warriors’ blocking unit.

Defensive Linemen

Last year’s depth is expected to make for a smooth transition.

Defensive Backs

With three starters from last year gone, competition has been spirited.

Linebackers

Hawaii’s corps includes two of the conference’s top defensive players.

Special Teams

Dan Kelly headlines a unit that may be the Warriors’ most stable.

Dave Reardon: Big Mack has big plans

Once in a lifetime. That was the reasoning.
Savings accounts looted, mortgages extended, jewelry pawned.
And that was just to pay Herman Frazier to take a hike.

Credits