University of Hawaii running back Paul Harris is running forward.

In 2015, Harris rushed for 1,132 yards, the fourth-best, single-season total for a Warrior in the past 50 years. But Harris, who is on the Doak Walker watch list as the nation’s best running back, is not on the cover of this year’s media guide nor the top of the depth chart.

“What I did last year was last year,” Harris said. “This is a whole new offense, a whole new coaching staff. I still have to prove myself to them. All the running backs are pretty good. We bring something different to the table. We’re very supportive of each other.”

UH head coach Nick Rolovich is trying to replicate a model he used as Nevada’s offensive coordinator last year. Don Jackson sacrificed carries to give the Wolf Pack a fresher rotation. Jackson and James Butler each rushed for more than 1,000 yards.

“We have a good example from Nevada last year as far as guys staying healthy and productive through the bowl game,” Rolovich said. “We’re not here to wear people down. We’re here to play a lot of guys.”

Diocemy Saint Juste, who missed the 2015 season because of hamstring issues, was held out of Saturday’s scrimmage-like sessions to prevent wear and tear during training camp.

Harris worked with the first unit, rushing for 74 yards, an average of 5.3 yards per carry. Harris now weighs 205, and insists the 10 additional pounds are helpful in running between the tackles and setting backfield blocks. Through video sessions and tutorials from offensive linemen, Harris is able to challenge bull rushers and finesse defenders.

“I’m learning more and more how to perfect my craft,” Harris said.

No jersey for Allen

The show went on for left tackle Dejon Allen, who suffered a wardrobe malfunction when his jersey was ripped away during a drill. Allen spent the rest of the practice — including the scrimmage-like sessions — blocking without a jersey.

“Stuff like that doesn’t stop me,” Allen said. “I keep playing, and hoping for the best.”

Allen has made what appears to be a seamless transition from right guard to the blind side.

“I’m never comfortable,” Allen insisted. “I always feel I have to keep working. I keep training. That’s all.”

Ursua off to good start

John Ursua has drawn comparisons to former UH slotback Miah Ostrowski because of their similar builds, elusiveness and diligence.

Ursua, like Ostrowski, was a standout basketball player in high school. Ostrowski eventually played football and basketball at UH. For now, Ursua is fully focused on football.

“I sure miss it a lot,” Ursua said of basketball. “I wish I could double-sport because of my love for the game. (Basketball) was my first love. That was my main focus growing up.”

Ursua said he has been a fan of LeBron James and Kyrie Irving for several years. “I watch those guys highlight tapes (on Youtube) every night,” Ursua said.

He was fascinated to meet UH freshman Kingjames Taylor. “When I found out that was his name, I was like, ‘For sure, that’s my guy.’”

Ursua, who is 5 feet 10, said he first dunked when he was a Kealakehe High freshman.

“Some of my coaches and teammates asked me if I could do it,” Ursua recalled. “I didn’t know if I could. I threw myself a little alley-oop and got it in. Ever since that day, I was like, ‘I guess I can dunk a ball.’ I was blessed with some very good genetics.”