Surfer Andy Irons passes away

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Hawaii has lost a surfing legend. Pro surfer Andy Irons, 32, has passed away suddenly leaving behind his pregnant wife who is scheduled to give birth to their first child next month. An exact cause of death has not been confirmed but an autopsy will be performed. The New Zealand Herald is reporting that Irons was battling dengue fever, a viral disease at the time. Several prescription medications were found on his nightstand prompting the autopsy to see if there was an accidental overdose. Irons was scheduled to compete in the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing in Hawaii next week which he had won four times.

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Attention all athletes

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Maui, the birthplace of XTERRA, hosts the 2010 World Championships for qualifying tour athletes from 20 different countries and 40 states. Five-hundred-fifty international racers will embark on a mental and physical test of endurance in sand, lava and ocean under the Maui sun. The 27-mile swim, off-road bike ride and run takes these champions from sea level to 1,400 feet through the foothills of Haleakala and back. Come cheer on these warriors as they complete this emotional journey. Want to participate in your own off-road excursion? Sign up for the 5k/10k trail run starting at 8 a.m. Oct. 23rd, the day prior. Entrance fees of $25(5k) and $30(10k) benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui County. Racers will receive a race day shirt and post-race refreshments.

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Rebels and Warriors unite!

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Gonna be in Vegas this Saturday? Why not stop over to the Aloha Bar and watch the Hawaii Warriors take on the UNLV Rebels! Party starts at 7pm and kickoff is at 8pm.

There will be drawings at every quarter, free pupus, $1.50 draft specials and more!

2605 S. Decatur Blvd. (702) 364-0064

Colt Brennan back in Hawaii this weekend!

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Colt Brennan will be back in Hawaii for one weekend only and will be signing autographs on the following dates and times:

Saturday, July 11: Pictures Plus – Maui Marketplace (Kahului, Maui), 11am – 1pm.
Sunday, July 12: Barefoot League – Safeway Center (Kapahulu, Oahu), 2pm – 4pm.

Autograph tickets available ONLY at Pictures Plus. Presale tickets can be purchased in person at the Kahului and Ward Warehouse Pictures Plus locations, or on the web at PicturesPlus.com.

UH Warriors signing autographs this Saturday

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Looking to get up close and personal with the UH Warriors? Head on down to Aloha Stadium this Saturday (4/25/09) for the Warrior Bowl. Enter the parking lot through the main entrance on Salt Lake Blvd and the stadium through Gate 4 (south end zone). Concessions will be open in the south concourse and Rainbowtique will be selling UH merchandise in the concourse too! They have some great stuff! I buy from them all the time. From 1-2:30 pm, some members of the Warrior football team will be available in the south concourse for autographs and photos.

Fans are encouraged to bring their cameras and whatever items they want to have signed. Head Coach Greg McMackin will be available for autographs and photos from 1-2 p.m. in the south concourse. Members of the football team participating in the autograph session are: Tuika Tufaga, Greg Alexander, Inoke Funaki, John Estes, Aaron Kia, Malcolm Lane, Keahola Pilares, Greg Salas, Leon Wright Jackson, Jeramy Bryant, Mana Silva, Spencer Smith, R.J. Kiesel Kauhane, Brashton Satele, John Fonoti and Rocky Savaiigaea.

The session will be followed by a scrimmage and fans can sit on the makai (ocean) side. The Aloha Stadium Swap Meet will be going on at the same time and fans must pay the $1 per person parking fee to enter the parking lot. Children ages 12 and under are free. Entrance to the stadium is free all ages. So come on down and make a day of it at Aloha Stadium!

Colt Brennan signing autographs Saturday

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COLT BRENNAN SIGNING
Saturday, July 5th
3 pm to 6 pm at Pictures Plus Pearl Highlands Ctr

- This will be Colt’s only signing in Hawaii.
- Limited to 1,000 signatures, only five per customer.
- Washington Redskin Jerseys, mini helmets and UH photos will be available at Pictures Plus Pearl Highlands. For information and updates on product availability, please check uhbelieve.com.
- 70-80% of the autograph monies go directly to Colt.

Purchase tickets online only at picturesplus.com. Bring your receipt to Pearl Highlands and they will issue your tickets at the signing.

Congrats to Colt Brennan!

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Our congratulations go out to former University of Hawaii superstar quarterback Colt Brennan for being picked up by the Washington Redskins!

Brennan was the 20th player picked in the 6th round and 186th player selected in the NFL draft. He was the 10th quarterback taken in the draft. We wish Colt nothing but success as he begins his career in the NFL and know he’ll do great things in the coming years.

McMackin new UH head coach

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The next best thing? We’ll see! Former defensive coordinator for Hawaii Greg McMackin has accepted the Hawaii head coach position for an annual salary of $1.1 million per year. McMackin received many public endorsements for the position including the exiting Jones. I’m excited by this announcement because it feels like they’re keeping it all in the family and McMackin shares and helped shape the same philosophy that led our Warriors to victory. Looking forward to seeing the 2008 season!

Aloha Coach Jones!

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After doing what some considered the impossible by turning a football program from 0-12 at his start in 1999 to 12-0 at the culmination of his UH tenure, Coach June Jones has decided it’s time to move on. He will be the new head coach at Southern Methodist University signing a 5 year deal which will garner him a $2 million salary per year. Jones was torn as news spread of his possible departure, he was overwhelmed with phone calls and emails from Warrior fans begging him to stay. Jones says it was never about the money but that University of Hawaii was not willing up front to put in writing their planned improvements to the football program like it’s athletics facilities and other resources. When it did come, it seemed to be too little, too late. (These improvements should NOT be part of a coaches contract negotiations! They should be something that is done because there is now a national spotlight on Hawaii. People always talked about respecting the Hawaii football team…I agree. The problem is, why doesn’t their own university they play for respect them enough to give them decent workout facilities, dorms and other resources? Don’t play the money card. You think with the attention and respect Hawaii’s gained as a team this year that people wouldn’t be lining up at fundraisers to help these guys get even the most basic of conveniences? It’s embarassing. Hell, I’d donate time and sweat equity to get this team what they need to at least be proud to show new recruits! I’m sure I’m not the only one! But I digress…)

We will miss Coach Jones and all that he has brought to the UH program. He’s taught those boys to become men and lead them spiritually so they respect opportunities they have and to play with heart. I only hope the next coach does the same because they’ve got some BIG shoes to fill!

Mahalo for a great season Warriors

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They may not have been able to secure the win over Georgia but no matter. Warrior fans across the globe are proud that the boys made it to the Sugar Bowl! They did the impossible as they are the WAC champs, the only undefeated college team during their regular season and a Heisman contender. These alone are reasons to celebrate! For so many I’ve already read in other blogs who sit in judgment and put them down for not winning, I say put on a helmet and play yourself if you think you can do so much better! Yes, a win would’ve been great but it just wasn’t in the cards.

So to you Warriors, I say mahalo for a great season. You’ve made this fan proud and have raised the bar for the team in the future that the supposed impossible…is indeed within reach.