Inoke Funaki News

It was a somber night in Halawa for Hawaii's 24 seniors. One that stretched on .... and on.

VIDEO: UH Warriors prepare for Wisconsin At Saint Mary's High School in Stockton, Calif., John Estes never skipped a class.

For four Hawai'i football seniors entering their final regular-season game, the most difficult part was completed months earlier.

Having spent most of his football life evading tacklers, Inoke Funaki found satisfaction in running down a ballcarrier.

Hawai'i and San Jose State were tied at 10 with 3:48 remaining in the fourth quarter of a Western Athletic Conference football game at Spartan Stadium in San Jose, Calif.

University of Hawai'i starting quarterback Bryant Moniz suffered what is believed to be a bruised rib in last night's 24-6 win over New Mexico State and said he should be able to play in Saturday's game at San Jose State.

In a season marked by travails physical , psychological and spiritual , a reeling University of Hawaii football team is desperately seeking the only salve that matters in the world of collegiate athletics - their next win.

RENO, Nev.>> Weathering a close to 40-degree drop since their last practice didn't seem to faze the Hawaii football team yesterday.

MOSCOW, Idaho - In the hangar-shaped Kibbie Dome, the Hawai'i football was disassembled.

MOSCOW, Idaho - University of Hawai'i teammates patted safety Spencer Smith on his shoulder pads and praised his relentless performance in a 35-23 loss to Idaho yesterday.

Idaho led Hawai'i, 28-17, with 4:41 remaining in the fourth quarter of a Western Athletic Conference football game at Moscow, Idaho.

Saturday, the Idaho Vandals weren't just playing for a win, they were playing for a chance at a bowl.

In case of a worst-case emergency, the Hawai'i football team will break a redshirt year.

Rich Miano could probably use some extra rest this week while fighting off a flu bug.

Hawaii and Washington have finalized a contract setting up meetings between the Warriors and Huskies in 2013 and 2015.

Ten minutes after yesterday's afternoon practice, the Hawai'i football team's new starting quarterback - Bryant Moniz - was slinging in the rain.

The exits were blocked at the University of Hawai'i's Ching field. There was nowhere to run, nowhere to hide.

Inoke Funaki will be available as a quarterback in an emergency situation when the Hawai'i football team plays Fresno State Saturday at Aloha Stadium.

Hawai'i head football coach Greg McMackin said quarterback Greg Alexander's injury is to his medial collateral ligament in his left knee.

Gather 'round, youngins, and listen to Uncle 'Noke's wisdom. Hawaii senior Inoke Funaki has been playing for the Warriors for what seems like a lifetime, and at 26, is one of the oldest players on the team.