Ferd's Words Premium http://www.staradvertiser.com/sportspremium/ferdswordspremium RSS Feed for Ferd's Words Premium en-us Thu, 16 May 2013 11:30:00 GMT Wahine focus on their journey, not their view http://www.staradvertiser.com/sportspremium/ferdswordspremium/20130516_Wahine_focus_on_their_journey_not_their_view.html Lake Washington sparkles just beyond the outfield fence and, on a clear day, there is snow-tinged Mount Ranier rising in the distance. Challenging Hilo hoops job drawing plenty of interest http://www.staradvertiser.com/sportspremium/ferdswordspremium/20130514_Challenging_Hilo_hoops_job_drawing_plenty_of_interest.html There were some University of Hawaii Hilo men’s basketball games this past season in which the Vulcans played before gatherings of fewer than 350 people. Chow might be getting a second shot at Manley http://www.staradvertiser.com/sportspremium/ferdswordspremium/20130511_Chow_might_be_getting_a_second_shot_at_Manley_.html Four years and a couple of teams ago, Norm Chow did a favor for a coaching friend and, now, as luck would have it, that largesse may be about to be repaid. In this case, it would be in the form of quarterback Andrew Manley. Kaumatule expected to be next big thing at Stanford http://www.staradvertiser.com/sportspremium/ferdswordspremium/20130509_Kaumatule_expected_to_be_next_big_thing_at_Stanford.html Luke Kaumatule comes from a family of 10, but his Stanford University football coaches would like to make it nine. At Stanford, they're positive Kaumatule, a sophomore-to-be tight end from Punahou School, will be the next big thing at what is being called "Tight End U." Apple’s perceived threats won’t have positive effect http://www.staradvertiser.com/sportspremium/ferdswordspremium/20130507_Apples_perceived_threats_wont_have_positive_effect.html The University of Hawaii athletic department has real and pressing financial problems, but is blackmailing its declining constituency the way it wants to go about fixing them right now? Premature comparisons unfair to Seau and Te'o http://www.staradvertiser.com/sportspremium/ferdswordspremium/20130505_Premature_comparisons_unfair_to_Seau_and_Teo.html It apparently isn't enough that Manti Te'o is still trying to emerge from the shadow of Lennay Kekua, now there is another that looms. This one, however, is very real and figures to be with Te'o the length of his stay with the San Diego Chargers. Warriors or Rainbows? Let the people decide http://www.staradvertiser.com/sportspremium/ferdswordspremium/20130504_warriors_or_rainbows_let_the_people_decide.html For those who remember the Honolulu Stadium days when the University of Hawaii played its football games in Moiliili and rainbows could be glimpsed arching over the Manoa Valley, there is an enduring attachment to the nickname. Okita nurtured so many in softball coaching career http://www.staradvertiser.com/sportspremium/ferdswordspremium/20130502_Okita_nurtured_so_many__in_softball_coaching_career.html There are any number of ways to measure Howard Okita’s superb softball coaching career. There are the years, 51 of them, now in the books as he calls it a career. Croson transfer controversy stirs discussions at UH http://www.staradvertiser.com/sportspremium/ferdswordspremium/20130430_Croson_transfer_controversy_stirs_discussions_at_UH.html The possibility Jane Croson will pursue a release from the University of Hawaii volleyball team to transfer to Arizona has sparked a debate inside the athletic program that mirrors some of what has taken place nationwide. San Diego is perfect place for Manti to start over http://www.staradvertiser.com/sportspremium/ferdswordspremium/20130427_San_Diego_is_perfect_place_for_Manti_to_start_over.html The San Diego Chargers brought a pinch-me-I-must-be-dreaming conclusion to Te'o's draft vigil, making him a second-round pick with the 38th overall selection on Friday.