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UH football trains without naming starting quarterback

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The University of Hawaii football team broke training camp on Saturday without declaring a No. 1 quarterback. Justin Uahinui (11) hands off to Miles Reed (26). Last year's quarterback starter, Cole McDonald (13) is in back waiting for his turn in the hand off drill.
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The orange jerseys belong to the UH quarterbacks (l-r) Justin Uahinui (11), Kolney Cassel (15), Chevan Cordeiro (12) and Cole McDonald (13).
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UH coach Nick Rolovich said there is no compelling reason to name a starting quarterback ahead of the coming weekend’s opener against Colorado State in Fort Collins, Colo. Cole McDonald, a third-year sophomore, and true freshmen Chevan Cordeiro and Jeremy Moussa are the top candidates.
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Head coach Nick Rolovich acknowledged that Cole McDonald, Chevan Cordeiro and Jeremy Moussa have “been accurate most of camp.”
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Cole McDonald (13) said his preference is to be regarded as a passer. “If I wanted to run the ball, I’d be a running back,” said McDonald, who has embraced the run-and-shoot schemes.
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Wide receiver John Johnson (88) catches the ball during passing drills.
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Quarterback Cole McDonald (13) and wide receiver Tristin Kamaka (17) talks during drills.
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Wide receiver Eric Rooks (86) catches the ball during drills.
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The Warriors have resurrected the four-wide offense this year following a six-season hiatus. Many of the concepts are in place, although a favorite will be introduced later because of its complexity.
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Quarterbacks Jeremy Moussa (18) and Cole McDonald (13) were among those warming up Saturday.