Hawaii Warriors Football 2011 Preview, Predictions, Picks, Odds
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2010 Record: 10-4 WAC Record: 7-1 (T-1st) 2011 Returning Starters: 9; 2 offense, 6 defense, punter
Coach: Greg McMackin, 23-18 (3 years)
Offensive Coordinators: Nick Rolovlch Defensive Coordinators: Dave Aranda
2011 Hawaii Players to Watch: QB Bryant Moniz, WR Royce Pollard, WR Darius Bright, DT Kanlela Tulpulotu, DT Vaughn Meatoga, La Corey Paredes, S Richard Torres
2011 Hawaii Strengths:
The Warriors will be stronger defensively than they have been in the past. With six starters back and a bevy of talented newcomers on the way, teams won’t be scoring 25 to 30 points agame against this unit. Paredes is the key component of the defense after eaming first-team All-WAC honors by averaging 10.8 stops per game.
2011 Hawaii Weaknesses:
Hawaii has become one of the most notable passing units in the country since June Jones arrived in 1999. That didn’t change even with his departure four years ago. But something might give with only two starters back and a makeshift offensive line.
2011 Hawaii Offense:
Hawaii became the second school in FBS history to feature a 5,000-yard passer (Bryant Moniz), a 1,000-yard rusher (Alex Green) and two 1,000-yard receivers (Greg Salas and Kealoha Pilares). Of the four, only Moniz returns. The native of Hawaii threw for 5,040 yards and 39 touchdowns as a junior, leading the Warriors to a share of the WAC title with a 7–1 record in Greg McMackin’s third year on the job. Keeping Moniz upright will be the biggest challenge in 2011. Hawaii’s offensive line is in a state of flux. The only starter returning, left tackle Austin Hansen, might not be with the team in the fall. Hansen, an All-WAC honoree, started 12 regular-season games but was benched for the Hawaii Bowl due to an undisclosed NCAA infraction that has put his ’11 season in jeopardy. He was allowed to practice in the spring while appealing the suspension. Clayton Laurel is the likely replacement if Hansen isn’t cleared. Laurel, like many of his colleagues on the offensive line, has seen extensive playing time but lacks starting experience. The Warriors return two receivers who have started, Royce Pollard and Billy Ray Stutzmann, and are looking for big things from Darius Bright, a former junior college transfer who sat out last season as a redshirt. Miah Ostrowski who became the starting point guard for the Hawaii basketball team will line up in the slot. Sterling Jackson and Joey Iosefa, who is 6’0″ and 245 pounds, will get first crack at running back. Green, who rushed for 1,199 yards and 18 TDs, might be the most difficult offensive player to replace.
2011 Hawaii Defense:
For all the Warriors’ gaudy offensive statistics they were in the top 10 in the nation in passing, scoring and total offense the team’s heartbeat was a big-play defense that put up some impressive numbers of its own. Hawaii led the WAC in turnover margin (plus-.86 per game) and led the nation in turnovers forced (38). The Warriors welcome back six starters on defense, most notably playmaking linebacker Corey Paredes, who ranked second in the WAC in tackles (151) and tied for third in interceptions (four). The strength will be up front, where Vaughn Meatoga, Paipai Falemalu, Liko Satele and Kaniela Tuipulotu form an imposing defensive line. The big question on defense is who will replace safety Mana Silva third in the nation with eight interceptions as a force in the secondary. Kenny Estes and Richard Torres are the likely candidates.
2011 Hawaii Special Teams:
This group was so bad last year that halfway through the season the punt returners were ordered just to make a fair-catch and nothing else. The kicking competition is up in the air with Tyler Hadden, Kyle Niiro and Kenton Chun battling for the starting nod. Former Hawaii head coach Dick Tomey, who also had successful stints at Arizona and San Jose State, was hired to improve the special teams. His teams traditionally have been successful blocking kicks. He has Samson Anguay penciled in as the punt returner and will have an open competition for kickoff returns.
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2011 Hawaii Predictions:
With Boise State off to the Mountain West one year ahead of Hawaii the path to the WAC title is more manageable than ever. The Warriors return several key pieces from last year’s 10-win team, but the offensive line is a major question mark. If that unit delivers, Hawaii should be in the hunt along with Nevada and Fresno State for another conference championship.
2011 Hawaii Betting Odds:
Hawaii Current odds to win a National Championship: +5000
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