Shane Austin
» Quarterback/holder
» Camarillo, Calif.
» Graduation: Dec. 17 (psychology)
» Best UH memory: “I’d have to say the ’07 year was unbelievable. Going to the Sugar Bowl is something I’ll remember for the rest of my life. I was redshirting that year. But, still, that was an experience and memory I’ll have forever. Who knows? Maybe this Saturday will be the best experience of my life. Maybe you should ask this question on Sunday.”
Joe Avery
» Wideout
» Carson, Calif.
» Graduation: Dec. 17 (biology); has applied to medical school.
» Best UH memory: “I guess it could be my freshman year (in 2007). It was a really great year for us. And all of the experiences we’ve had.”
Aaron Brown
» Weak-side linebacker
» Puyallup, Wash.
» Graduation: Dec. 17 (sociology)
» Best UH memory: “Camp. Just being together with all of the boys, 24/7. Getting to know how they act. I have great memories off the field as well as on the field.”
Joey Cadiz
» Running back
» Mililani
» Graduation: Dec. 17 (Hawaiian studies)
» Best UH memory: “Coming here every day. The camaraderie among everyone. These are memories I’ll never forget. Coming on the field every day, seeing guys who work hard. It’s something you can’t find anywhere else.”
Kenton Chun
» Kicker
» Honolulu
» Graduation: December 2012 (information systems management)
» Best UH memory: “I have a lot of memories of watching UH football. But as for playing, it would have to be the Idaho game. That was a great feeling (to kick the winning field goal). This whole season was a whole adventure. It’s hard to pinpoint.”
Scott Collins
» Offensive line
» Honolulu
» Graduation: May 2012 (sociology)
» Best UH memory: “Probably beating Nevada last year.”
Clint Daniel
» Offensive line
» Kaneohe
» Graduation: May 2012 (sociology)
» Best UH memory: “Just being able to play football every day.”
Kenny Estes
» Safety
» Waimea
» Graduation: Earned degree in August (environmental studies)
» Best UH memory: “Lifting with all of the boys in the weight room. Especially when Mana Silva was here, and Spencer Smith, and Kama(lani Alo). It was fun to cruise and talk story.”
Andrew Faaumu
» Offensive guard
» Kihei
» Graduation: Earned his degree in May (communicology), taking graduate classes.
» Best UH memory: “Being with the boys, hanging out with them. Offseason training, for me, is the best time of the year. After workouts, a lot of us just chill, hang out, go to movies. It’s a lot of off-the-field stuff I’ll always remember.”
Tank Hopkins
» Cornerback
» Marlin, Texas
» Graduation: Dec. 17 (sociology)
» Best UH memory: “The first practice when I came back (after missing the 2010 season because of a hip injury). It was crazy. I hadn’t been out there in a year and something. I finally put on my shoulder pads and practiced. It meant a lot.”
Jett Jasper
» Wideout
» Lihue
» Graduation: Earned a degree in December 2010 (communicology), projected to earn master’s in May 2012.
» Best UH memory: “The Sugar Bowl was a great memory. We had a blast. We were hanging out with our friends so much. Going to that bowl game was such a blessing.”
Clayton Laurel
» Offensive tackle
» Wahiawa
» Graduation: Dec. 17 (sociology)
» Best UH memory: “The Sugar Bowl year.”
Matagisila Lefiti
» Center/guard
» Pavaiai, American Samoa
» Graduation: Dec. 17 (family resources)
» Best UH memory: “Being a WAC champion last year, and that Nevada game (in 2010).”
Brett Leonard
» Offensive tackle, guard
» Hollister, Calif.
» Graduation: Earned a degree in December 2010 (psychology)
» Best UH memory: “So far, the Nevada game last year. It was one of the first games I came back from my (knee) surgery.”
Elmer “Tahi” Lim
» Offensive line
» Kamuela
» Graduation: May 2012 (management)
» Best UH memory: “Making the team as a walk-on.”
Zach Masch
» Defensive end
» Nevada City, Calif.
» Graduation: Dec. 17 (communicology)
» Best UH memory: “Winning the WAC championship last year. That was the best memory. And meeting everybody, and making a bunch of new friends and family over here. That’s probably been the best part.”
Vaughn Meatoga
» Defensive tackle
» Kalaheo
» Graduation: Dec. 17 (sociology)
» Best UH memory: “All of the good times with the boys on the road trips. The camaraderie. The fun times in the summer with D-line camping. It’s the little things.”
Bryant Moniz
» Quarterback
» Wahiawa
» Graduation: May 2012 (Hawaiian studies)
» Best UH memory: “The whole thing.”
Corey Paredes
» Middle linebacker
» Kaneohe
» Graduation: Dec. 17 (sociology)
» Best UH memory: “Just the whole experience.”
Royce Pollard
» Wideout
» San Diego, Calif.
» Graduation: Dec. 17 (political science)
» Best UH memory: “It probably was when (offensive coordinator Nick Rolovich) got mad at me during the Charleston Southern game (in 2010). It was pretty funny. It was the third quarter in the game. Rolo calls a play to me. Me and (quarterback Bryant Moniz) go out there, and everybody is getting yards and touchdowns. It was my time. We were on the 14-yard line. I was going to get the ball either way. I looked at Mo. I checked the route to a slant, and it ended up getting picked. Rolo got mad at me. I came out, and he was telling me all of that stuff. I was sad and disappointed. He took me out for a series. Then he was like, ‘Royce, get back in there.’ It was so movie-like. I dropped my helmet, and I was kicking it all over the place, and I was trying to get back into the game. I think that’s my greatest memory. It brought our relationship closer.”
Casey Purdy
» Offensive lineman
» Maunawili
» Graduation: Dec 17 (family resources)
» Best UH memory: “Just being blessed and having the opportunity to be on this team. It’s been an amazing opportunity for me.”
London Sapolu
» Center
» Costa Mesa, Calif.
» Graduation: May 2012 (sociology)
» Best UH memory: “Just hanging out with the boys. It’s the best thing I could ask for. It’s almost over. I probably won’t see these guys for a while. I’m used to seeing them every day, more than I do my own family.”
Liko Satele
» Defensive end
» Honolulu
» Graduation: May 2012 (sociology)
» Best UH memory: “Cruising with everybody.”
Alasi Toilolo
» Defensive end
» Kapolei
» Graduation: Earned a degree in May (sociology)
» Best UH memory: “The Sugar Bowl year.”
Richard Torres
» Strong safety
» Kahuku
» Graduation: Dec. 17 (family resources)
» Best UH memory: “It would have to be last year, when we beat Nevada. They were nationally ranked. They were going on a run for the BCS. No one thought we could beat them. Everybody thought their offense was going to run up and down on our defense. We stepped up, and we played probably the best defensive game we played all season. To stop them, and to win on defense, was just a big statement to the nation that Hawaii has a defense and can play.”
Kaniela Tuipulotu
» Defensive tackle
» Lahaina
» Graduation: Dec. 17 (sociology)
» Best UH memory: “Just hanging out with the boys. The friends I’ve made. Cruising over the past three years.”