2022 Setting Malfunction: Second – College of Hawai’i at Manoa Sports

Throughout the program of autumn camp, HawaiiAthletics.com will certainly supply a break down of the 2022 Rainbow Warrior football group, position-by-position, as the group plans for its period opener versus Vanderbilt on Saturday, Aug. 27. 
 
The UH second will certainly have a distinctive make over. Its a placement team that shed every one of its beginners, Consisting of crucial playmakers safety and security Khoury Bethley and also cornerback Cortez Davis, currently of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals.  

New securities trainer Josh Brown thinks that what his gamers do not have in experience, they quickly compose in knowledge and also uniformity. As well as a little chip on their shoulder does not injured either.   

“We’re kinda a band of misfits back there,” Brown stated. “That’s our identification now. We obtained people from the  transfer website, people that were castaway. We’re the underdogs and also we like it by doing this.”

The cornerbacks remain in a comparable situation. Professional trainer Abe Elimimian has actually built a lengthy line of standout protective backs and also supervises of a fresh plant of DBs. 

“We intend to be ballhawks,” he stated. “That’s the identification which’s been explained to them. We gotta keep concentrated and also take note of information. Being concentrated will certainly offset the absence of experience. I believe that if they do that, they will certainly make plays.”

Returnees
 

2021 protective backs shed: Chima Azunna, Khoury Bethley, Colby Burton, Donovan Dalton, Cortez Davis, Eugene Ford, Quentin Frazier, Michael Graham, Kai Kaneshiro, Cameron Lockridge, Solo Turner, Michael Washington

Beginners

 

Returning Corners: The only returning edge with substantial having fun time from last period is Hugh Nelson II, The Georgia transfer showed up in 13 video games with 6 begins in 2021. His late-game interception versus Fresno State assisted secure UH’s distressed over the nationally-ranked Bulldogs. “Hugh has actually been an excellent leader for this group and also an excellent voice on the backside,” Elimimian stated. “For him, it’s simply remaining to do the little points right.”

Second-year gamer Jalen Perdue, that likewise functions as a return professional, has actually been a playmaker in camp and also is trying playing time at edge. Von Killins showed up in 8 video games in 2015 and also looks for uniformity after revealing flashes of stunning play in camp.  

New Blood: A triad of Power 5 transfers must make an effect for the Warriors. Virdell Edwards II involves Manoa from Iowa State, where he played 3 periods at safety and security for Cyclones. Upon his arrival at UH, he has actually transferred to cornerback and also brings a physical existence. Elimimian stated: “He’s 6-2. He’s hostile. He’s really affordable, and also he has size, reach, and also extraordinary speed. He has the elements and also devices to be a leading edge.”

Oregon State transfer JoJo Woodland might not be as physical as Edwards, yet he has remarkable adaptability and also is a great colleague. Elmimian stated: “He’s a person that can play  limit and also area edge and also will certainly be asked to do points in the unique groups division also. He’s simply a really gifted football gamer.”

On the other hand, Maryland transfer Devyn King was a late enhancement to the lineup, yet a welcome one at that. While he really did not obtain a springtime technique under his belt, he’s proceeded promptly in autumn camp, according to Elimimian.

Protect Hawai’i: The last line of protection has a distinctive neighborhood taste. Leonard Lee (Kapolei HS), Noa Kamana (Punahou), Meki Pei (‘Iolani), and also Matagi Thompson (Punahou) are amongst those fighting it out for the beginning safety and security places. Lee, that was the protective standout in the springtime video game with 2 choices, has actually gone from expatriation, to walk-on, to a possible opening-day starter. After being the leader of the unique groups device the previous 3 periods, Kamana is making his transfer to be the leader of the second. Pei returns house after playing 2 periods for Washington in the Pac-12. On the other hand, Thompson, the kid of previous UH running back Afatia Thompson, is amongst one of the most energetic and also sports gamers in the second.   

Nickel (and also Penny): A variety of gamers remain in the mix at the nickel. Malik Hausman is just one of them after dipping into Arizona the last 4 periods. “Malik played a number of video games at Arizona and also truly has great protection abilities,” Brown stated. Ty Marsh played a substantial duty on unique groups as a real fresher in 2015 is just one of one of the most sports gamers in the second. On the other hand, first-year Warriors Peter Manuma has actually changed his body by expanding virtually 30 extra pounds considering that springtime and also is just one of one of the most coachable gamers on the device according to Brown.

Watch Out For….: JoJo Woodland might be a distinction manufacturer at edge regardless of not playing in online competitors considering that 2019. “He’ll be video game prepared,” Elimimian stated. “The video game isn’t also huge for him. When the lights activate he will not be stunned by anything, due to the fact that he’s existed.” On the other hand, real fresher Matagi Thompson might make a comparable influence at safety and security. “He has a great deal of upside,” Brown stated. “If he can remain healthy and balanced and also remain to proceed psychologically, he’ll be efficient for us.” 

Acquainted Face, New Location: Both Malik Hausman and also JoJo Woodland have actually played in Aloha Arena …reverse of UH. The Warriors began the 2019 period with success of over Arizona and also Oregon State with both of the gamers wearing for those particular groups. Currently they’re not just wearing for the Warriors, yet are alo front-runners for beginning places.  

Brown’s In the area: Josh Brown, a 20-year mentoring expert, gets here in Manoa with connections to countless instructors on the UH personnel. Brownish invested a period (2019) along with Head Train Timmy Chang as aides at Nevada. He was likewise the protective organizer at Cal Poly with present UH DC Jacob Yoro and also protective ends trainer Eti Ena after that functioning as aides on the Mustang personnel.

“We damaged a great deal of huddles with each other and also there’s a great deal of experience there,” Brown stated. “Train Chang is incredible. It was a tough choice to leave UTEP, yet I think it was the best one and also we rejoice to be right here.” 

The Bridge Train: Elimimian starts his 8 period as an assistant trainer. The previous all-conference UH cornerback has actually been an essential offering via the last 4 mentoring programs in Manoa. This year has actually included importance though as he’ll currently trainer along with previous colleagues Timmy Chang, Chris Brown and also Keiki Misipeka.

“I take this chance with humbleness,” Elimiiman stated. “We’re not constantly gonna settle on every little thing yet we remain in this with each other. The most effective years are when the mentoring personnel is all purchased in with each other. This area has actually been wonderful to me and also my family members. It’s enabled me to expand as an individual and also instruct young pupil professional athletes not just regarding the video game of football yet regarding the video game of life.” 

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