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By the numbers: Super Bowl XLVI

Baron — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:00:50 +0000

Editor’s note: The Super Bowl is being televised Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time on the local NBC affiliate KHNL. The Super Bowl is also being streamed live online for the first time. For more information about the online Super Bowl stream visit www.nfl.com

(For a list of worldwide times click here)

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Super Bowl XLVI will be played Feb. 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, which will be the first time the Super Bowl has been played in Indiana. Indianapolis is the northernmost city in the United States to host the Super Bowl since Detroit hosted Super Bowl XL in 2006. To commemorate this occasion, the Census Bureau has compiled a collection of facts examining the demographics of the host city, as well as the cities represented by the contenders, in this year’s edition of our nation’s most celebrated sporting event. Go to www. census.gov for more statistics about these cities.

New York (Giants)

1st
Where New York ranked on the list of the nation’s most populous cities. The population of New York in 2010 was 8,175,133.
Source: 2010 Demographic Profile

33.4%
Percentage of New York residents 25 and older who had a bachelor’s degree or higher in 2010; 79.6 percent had at least graduated from high school. The respective national figures were 28.2 percent and 85.6 percent. The percentage in New York who have graduated from high school did not differ significantly from the percentage for Indianapolis.
Source: 2010 American Community Survey

38.7 minutes
Average amount of time it took New York residents to get to work — 22.7 percent of the city’s workers drove to work alone, 5.0 percent carpooled and 55.7 percent took public transportation. Nationally, it took workers an average of 25.3 minutes to get to work. The percentage of New York workers who drove to work alone and the percentage taking public transportation were significantly different from the national average and Indianapolis.
Source: 2010 American Community Survey

49.2%
Percentage of New York residents 5 and older who spoke a language other than English at home. The national average was 20.6 percent.
Source: 2010 American Community Survey

$48,743
Median household income for New York. The national median was $50,046. The figure for New York was not statistically different from the national average.
Source: 2010 American Community Survey

$504,500
Median home value of owner-occupied homes in New York. The national median was $179,900. The figure for New York differed significantly from that for Indianapolis.
Source: 2010 American Community Survey

Boston (New England Patriots)

22nd
Where Boston ranked on the list of the nation’s most populous cities. The population of Boston in 2010 was 617,594. The Patriots actually play in suburban Foxborough, Mass., which had a 2010 Census population of 16,865.
Source: 2010 Demographic Profile [1] [2]

44.3%
Percentage of Boston residents 25 and older who had a bachelor’s degree or higher in 2010; 85.8 percent had at least graduated from high school. The respective national figures were 28.2 percent and 85.6 percent. The percentage in Boston who had at least a bachelor’s degree was significantly higher from the percentage for Indianapolis.
Source: 2010 American Community Survey

28.4 minutes
Average amount of time it took Boston residents to get to work — 38.3 percent of the city’s workers drove to work alone, 7.3 percent carpooled and 32.8 percent took public transportation. Nationally, it took workers an average of 25.3 minutes to get to work. The percentage of Boston workers who drove to work alone and the percentage taking public transportation were significantly different from the national average and Indianapolis.
Source: 2010 American Community Survey

35.5%
Percentage of Boston residents 5 and older who spoke a language other than English at home. The national average was 20.6 percent.
Source: 2010 American Community Survey

$49,893
Median household income for Boston. The national median was $50,046. The figure for Boston was not statistically different from the national average.
Source: 2010 American Community Survey

$369,600
Median home value of owner-occupied homes in Boston. The national median was $179,900. The figure for Boston is significantly different from that for Indianapolis.
Source: 2010 American Community Survey

Indianapolis (host city)

12th
Where Indianapolis ranked on the list of the nation’s most populous cities. The population of Indianapolis in 2010 was 820,445.
Source: 2010 Demographic Profile

26.7%
Percentage of Indianapolis residents 25 and older who had a bachelor’s degree or higher in 2010; 83.8 percent had at least graduated from high school. The respective national figures were 28.2 percent and 85.6 percent.
Source: 2010 American Community Survey

22.2 minutes
Average amount of time it took Indianapolis residents to get to work — 82.6 percent of the city’s workers drove to work alone, 9.2 percent carpooled and 1.8 percent took public transportation. Nationally, it took workers an average of 25.3 minutes to get to work.
Source: 2010 American Community Survey

12.7%
Percentage of Indianapolis residents 5 and older who spoke a language other than English at home. The national average was 20 percent.
Source: 2010 American Community Survey

$38,502
Median household income for Indianapolis. The national median was $50,046. The figure for Indianapolis is statistically different than the national average.
Source: 2010 American Community Survey

$118,100
Median home value of owner-occupied homes in Indianapolis. The national median was $179,900.
Source: 2010 American Community Survey

Pro Bowl 2012 youth clinic arrives on Big Island

Karin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:04:35 +0000

Vince Manuwai gives instructions for the next receiving drill. (Photo by Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7)

Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7 Editor

More than 180 young athletes turned out Tuesday afternoon at Kealaheke High School football field to get some tips from the pros.

A handful of current and former NFL players conducted a hands-on clinic to teach football skills and techniques to Big Island boys and girls. Each participant also received an NFL Pro Bowl T-shirt that was autographed by the players and an NFL Pro Bowl sling backpack.

The second clinic is 3–5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25 at Keaau High School. The pro players and cheerleaders also are visiting island schools to deliver inspirational messages and talk about positive life choices.

“It’s awesome. It really shows how the NFL gives back to communities,” said county Parks and Recreation director Bob Fitzgerald. “It’s not just about the game, but the positive life models the players bring. The message is to get all our kids out for 60 minutes of recreational activity every day. That’s something we can totally support.”

Vince Manuwai signs his name one more time. (Photo by Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7)

Honolulu native Vince Manuwai, who played offensive line with the Jacksonville Jaguars, was leading a group of youngsters through some receiving drills after signing each student athlete’s jersey.

“It’s cool every year we get to do this,” he said. “To come to the outer islands is a great opportunity for the kids to get to see the players and interact with us.”

Manuwai said the clinics and school visits are not all about football.

“It’s more that they get to see the athletes and meet them,” he said. “It’s not about looking for talent or who’s going to be a top athlete. I’m a lineman and I’m out here teaching receiving!”

Field goal practice with Fred McCrary. (Photo by Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7)

Fred McCrary, Seattle Seahawks veteran fullback, was leading a raucous group in the art of catching with your hands, not your body.

“These kids are awesome. You tell them to catch only using their hands and they are on it,” he said. “One of the teams I coach back home, you tell them to use their hands and they’re all trying to do one-hand catches. If you can’t catch with two hands, how you gonna catch with one hand?”

McCrary moved his group over to practice field goals and the cheering got even more raucous. A great chorus of ‘Oooooh’ followed the first 3-pointer.

A slim blonde girl jumped into a round of high-fives after being the first to get enough lift on the ball to carry it over the cross bar.

Nick Sorensen, safety with the Cleveland Browns, split his group into two and conducted foot work drills. The losing team had to do 25 push ups, much to the delight of the winners, who helpfully counted out each push up.

Push ups with Nick Sorensen. (Photo by Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7)

Marcel Reece, fullback with the Oakland Raiders, was also teaching foot work and speed drills to a younger group of athletes.

“Don’t worry about being fast right now, just worry about doing it right,” he yelled. “That’s it. You got it. Great job.”

He was rewarded with a huge grin from a sweaty little guy whose T-shirt was longer than his shorts.

Foot work drills with Marcel Reece. (Photo by Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7)

Mayor Billy Kenoi dropped in to observe the action and was coaxed into running a few drills.

“Man, it’s been a long time,” Kenoi said. “But that felt so good.”

Kenoi was an lineman on his Waiakea High School football team, but admitted he’s getting a little old to be tossing around the pigskin with a bunch of NFL players.

The NFL Pro Bowl Youth Clinics program, now in its 10th year, is focused on motivating our youth to realize their dreams and to maximize their potential.

— Find out more:

www.nfl.com/probowl/st…

Learning the moves for a new cheer with NFL cheerleaders. (Photo by Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7)

Captain Cook boy wins Punt, Pass & Kick title

Karin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:04:12 +0000

Hawaii 24/7 Staff

Jason Alani, a Chargers fan from Captain Cook, has won the national championship for the Boys 8-9 division of the NFL’s Punt, Pass & Kick competition.

Alani was among the winners honored Sunday during on-field award presentation during the AFC divisional playoff game between the Ravens and the Texans.

Forty young athletes from around the country competedd in the national finals Saturday in Baltimore during the weekend of the AFC Divisional Playoff Game.

Finalists competed in five age divisions at the Ravens’ team facility, with the top scorer in each group crowned national champion. All participants launch two punts, two passes and two kicks, with scores based on distance and accuracy (in feet). The best score from each activity is tabulated to determine the athlete’s total.

All youngsters advanced to the National Finals through local, sectional and team championship competitions held throughout the NFL regular season. The top four scorers in each age group from around the country qualified as national finalists.

“The NFL Punt, Pass and Kick program gives girls and boys around the country a way to stay healthy and active and to learn the basic skills of football,” said NFL senior vice president of events Frank Supovitz. “We are pleased to see so many of our young fans learning about football through this program.”

The NFL Punt, Pass & Kick program is a national skills competition for boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 15 to compete separately against their peers. Established in 1961, the PPK program is the oldest NFL Youth Football program.

Girls and boys in five separate age divisions (6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, and 14-15) compete against each other in punting, passing and place kicking in a fun and engaging forum.

The PPK program is free – both to organizers who host a local competition and to every youngster who wants to participate.

With more than 3 million boys and girls from around the country taking part in PPK competitions every year from July through January, it is one of the world’s largest youth sports participation programs.

— Find out more:
www.nflppk.com

Youth clinics feature NFL players and cheerleaders at Kealakehe and Keaau next week

Baron — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:34:32 +0000

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On Tuesday, January 24th 2012 NFL Football Players and NFL Cheerleaders will be holding Youth Clinics for Hawai`i Island intermediate and high school students at Kealakehe High School from 3:00–5:30 PM and Wednesday, January 25th 2012, at Keaau High School from 3:00–5:30 PM. Players and cheerleaders will also visit a local school for an assembly before the clinics. The NFL Pro Bowl Youth Clinics, now in its 10th year, is focused on motivating our youth to realize their dreams and to maximize their potential.

In the past years, players and cheerleaders from the NFL teams have come to the Big Island, to present our children with inspirational messages and positive skills training. The 2-hour clinic will feature a variety of hands-on skills and techniques for both boys and girls.

“Seeing the smiles, the excitement, and the joy on the faces of the kids – its quite an honor to be part of such a positive and inspirational event”, said Mayor Billy Kenoi, Pro Bowl Ohana Committee Member, “I cannot thank the NFL, Nat Moore, the Pro Bowl Ohana Committee, and our volunteers enough for making this event possible – each year we involve more students on Hawai`i Island – we now get to involve over 700 of our youth Island wide – our kids will remember this for the rest of their lives!”

All youth participants will also receive an NFL Pro Bowl T-shirt that will be autographed by each player and an NFL Pro Bowl sling backpack. Youth participants are selected by their respective school, however, every year there are open slots that need to be filled. Youth who are accompanied by a parent may be able to participate at a space available, first come, first served basis. Spectators are invited and welcome to attend the event.

For more information, please contact Alicia at 430-8241, or Char at 961-8503.

Alumni football games light up Kealakehe

Karin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:41:10 +0000

Waiakea marching down the field against Honokaa. (Hawaii 24/7 photo by Karin Stanton)

Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7 Editor

No-one was really paying attention to the scoreboard this weekend at Kealakehe High School football stadium.

A pair of games, organized by Alumni Football USA, featured athletes who had hung up their cleats after high school, but were itching to play one more game.

Saturday evening’s game matched up Kealakehe and Konawaena, while Sunday afternoon saw Waiakea take on Honokaa. Final scores: Konawaena 24, Kealakehe 12; and Waiakea 39, Honokaa 0.

“That was so awesome. And so fun. It did bring back a lot of old memories,” said Matt Kakalia, Class of 2006. “As soon as you hit the field, you remember all those memories from high school games.”

Kakalia, who lives in Kona but suited up for Honokaa, said he was most impressed with some of the athletes who graduated from high school before he was born in 1988.

“Like, Fred Lindsey. He was great,” Kakalia said.

Fred Lindsey collects his 'oldest man of the field' medal. (Hawaii 24/7 photo by Karin Stanton)

Lindsey, Class of 1979, also suited up for Honokaa and was given a medal for being the oldest player on the field Sunday. Lindsey, who lives in Seattle, flew in especially for the game.

Saturday night’s ‘oldest honor’ went to Hano Grace, who graduated Konawaena in 1993.

After Saturday night’s game, Jerry Mareko was dirty, tired and happy.

The Konawaena 1998 graduate, who last played football in 2009 in college, said he had a blast.

“College ball was nothing like now. I got to play with my younger brother, my older brother and my cousins. These guys are my heroes. It was awesome,” he said.

Mareko, who helped organize the games on the Big Island, said another highlight was being able to earn some money for youth activities and programs.

“We’re just a bunch of muscleheads out here, but we got to raise some money, so that was really the best thing,” he said. “I’d just like to really thank everyone who came out tonight.”

Player introductions. (Hawaii 24/7 photo by Karin Stanton)

Alumni Football USA presented a check to team captain Mareko for more than $6,000. Once all the pre-sale tickets and concessions are tallied, that total is expected to near $10,000 and will be split between three Pop Warner football teams, a youth baseball team and the Kealakehe robotics program.

Bob Cazet, Hawaii site coordinator for Alumni Football USA, said he was pleased to bring the program to the Big Island.

“We had over 700 guys sign up statewide and I can guarantee we’ll have more than that next year,” Cazet said. “Once these guys get a taste of the game again, they’ll be watching the DVD and talking about it for 20 more years.”

Cazet, who has been involved in alumni games since 1985, said the athletes who return to the field do so for the love of the game and the camaraderie.

“But there is even higher reason. In high school, there is a lot of tension, now these guys are a little more mature and can enjoy it,” he said. “We can affect the community, so that’s a great plus.”

Kealakehe stadium was packed for the Saturday night game, with people standing four or five deep along the walkway and sitting in the aisles.

“I’ve never seen it like this,” Mareko said. “Totally great.”

First half of Konawaena-Kealakehe match up. (Hawaii 24/7 photo by Karin Stanton)

Pacing the walkway Saturday evening was Ed Rocha, who coached Waiakea High School football for 18 years and was anxious to get back on the sideline for the Sunday afternoon game.

“These guys surprised a lot of people just by showing up,” he said. “There are about 30 guys signed up who I coached before, plus some guys from Hilo. It’s impressive. We’re glad this got off the ground. It’s really about giving back to the schools.”

Standing in line at the concession stand Saturday evening, Keoki Rivera wanted to hurry up, get his chili-n-rice and get back to his seat.

“This is pretty crazy. It’s so good to see all my old friends lining up again,” he said.

Rivera, a Konawaena Class of 1996 alumni, said he wasn’t really rooting for either team.

“I know guys on both sides, so I don’t really care, but I can’t believe the atmosphere tonight,” he said. “It’s so great. All families and friends. I love it.”

— Find out more:
www.alumnifootballusa….

A game jersey is presented to the family of Jesse Mahelona. The Kealekehe High School defensive tackle was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2006 and played for four NFL teams before he died in a car crash Sept. 5, 2009 in Kailua-Kona. (Hawaii 24/7 photo by Karin Stanton)

The players:

Kealakehe Roster

Keola Cachero Wimbish
Matt Kakalia
Johnny Ambrosio
David Kanehailua
Peter Ebaniz
Kaina Lee
Tyson Fukuyama
Kepa Komoku
Kyle Ching
Donald Goings
Malkum Muhammad
Hoomalu Souza
Michael Mitsuda
Alii Gilman
Michael Mateaki
Johnny Lapa
Tai Papalii
Kaneke Kekaualua
Bryson Oandason
Nick Aranas
Ernest Kanehailua III
Tyson Kahoonei
TT Anakalea
Keola Loando
Alvin Tayo
Patrick Kapuniai
Jerry Aipia
Keone Kealoha
Bulla Malakaua
Shane Mata
Etu Fruen
Andrew West
Jeffery Marks
Shaun Santiago
James Kamoku
Mikey Martinez
Thomas Kamoku

Konawaena Roster

Jerry Mareko
Sipou Mareko
Mauna Taumoefolau
Wesley Samoa
Loma Canda
Wesley Basinga
Hano Grace
Hezekiah Ambrosio
Jimmy Rivera
Shayne Wong Yuen
Josh Mareko
Micheal Navarro
Matt Kaili
Haloa Paakonia
Keoni Paoa
Thomas Deniz
Abel Serrao
Nano Padillio
Akoni Navas
Cody Silsey
Kona Yurong
Kawika Karratti
Rustin Saole
Shaun Langsi
Oni Kihe
Shannon Hardie
Jacob Kenison
Harvey Alani
Kahoa Kreinberg
Thomas Garcia
Matt Genco
Jr Debina
Onipaa Alu
Darren Elisaga
Dean Debina
Tyler Deniz
TJ Reilly
Kekoa Ynigues
Bernard Cantiberous
Robert Leslie
Isaiah Tavares
Jon Taetuna-Fautanu
Eric Rabara
Duke Akiona
Steve Swanson
Bradduh Fleming
Travis Kuahuia
Kincaid Antolin
Noah Alani
Tyson Decambra

Honokaa Roster

Anderson Agustin
Tywin Ah Puck
Terrance Ah Puck
Tyson Ah Puck
Daniel Carvalho
Daivah Domingo
Joel Galdeira
Jacob Galdeira
James Kaaekuahiwi
Darrell Kanekoa
Noeau Lindsey
Fred Lindsey
Bryson Loo
Zenos Lou
Kapono Lukzen
Kalae Mock Chew
Kyle Nakamoto
Kalae Nobriga
Keola Nobriga
Chauncey Revilla
Delton Thomas
Kellen Tolentino
Patrick Vinluan
Josh Derego
Eddie Morales
Bronson Younghansen
Levine Tupe

Waiakea Roster

Leroy Shelton
Cassius
Patrick Chong
Hunter Oshiro
Uriah Hose
Luke Leasure-Lucas
Richard Chong
Michael Chong
Rilan Ferreira
Tyler Iyo
Aaron Azevedo
Sean Hanohano
Russel Botelho Jr
Titus Naihe
Aka Kaleo
Shane Hanohano
Kalan Murata
Glen Kyota
Micheal Kyota
Rylan Malakaua
Thomas Cowell
Isaac Pang
Faamanu Teofilo Jr
Laimana Mauga
David Tahutini
Maikai Kanui
Isaac Nihoa
Klayden Kanehailua
Dustin Palisbo
Alken Keakualua
Jordan Keahi
Solomon Thomas
Kamuela Johansen
Robert Nakayama
Pono Kanui
Kepa Kekaualua
Palani Gaspar
Halton Chartrand
Jacob Pakani
Aaron DeMello
Troy Familar
Andrew Tipon
Nogi Guillermo
Kuran Murata
Billy Benevides
Adam Veloria
Ryan Kekuawela

Alumni football rosters, schedule set (Jan. 7 & 8)

Karin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:22:16 +0000

Hawaii 24/7 Staff

A pair of alumni football games are slated for West Hawaii this weekend. More than 200 alumni from four local high schools signed up and ready to play in full contact games.

The games:

* 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 at Kealakehe High School
Kealakehe Alumni vs. Konawaena Alumni

* 2 p.m. Sunday Jan. 8 at Kealakehe High School
Honokaa Alumni vs. Waiakea Alumni

Tickets:

Tickets are for sale at the gate, pricing as follows:
6 and under — free
7-17 — $5
18+ — $10

The players:

— Find out more:
www.alumnifootballusa….

Hilo’s Silva signed to Dallas Cowboys

Karin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:32:45 +0000

Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7 Editor

Big Island native Mana Silva has been signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.

The Hilo-born Kamehameha High School 2006 graduate went undrafted this year, but had short stints with the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills this fall.

The NFL team announced Tuesday it had placed rookie running back DeMarco Murray (fractured ankle) and safety Barry Church (separated shoulder) on injured reserve.

To bolster the roster, the Cowboys signed Silva and veteran running back Sammy Morris, who played with Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett in Miami in 2004.

Silva, who majored in psychology at University of Hawaii, finished his career as the school’s all-time interceptions record with 14. He also earned first-team all-Western Athletic Conference honor.

A 2006 graduate of Kamehameha Schools in Keaau, Silva lettered three times in football and basketball and twice in track.

Silva is married to Keilah; they have a son, Kauahe. He has one brother and one sister and parents are Maurice and Lily-Ann Silva of Hilo.

Advisory committee to search for new UH football coach

Baron — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:36:47 +0000

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The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has formed a Search Advisory Committee to screen candidates and make recommendations for the vacant Head Football Coach position vacated this week by former head coach Greg McMackin. The six-member committee is composed of community and university leaders, many with prior experience in such searches and in collegiate and professional football. The committee will have its first meeting on the evening of Monday, December 12, 2011, and the review of applications will begin after 4:30pm that day. The committee membership is:

Dr. Rockne Freitas, Vice President for Student Affairs and University/Community Relations at the University of Hawai‘i and former All-Pro Professional football player with the Detroit Lions.
Peter Ho, Bank of Hawaii Chairman, President & CEO
Bert Kobayashi, Jr. Partner, Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda
Duane Kurisu, entrepreneur, owner, PacificBasin Communications and Hawai‘i Sports Network, and the San Francisco Giants
Dr. Edison Miyawaki, Cincinnati Bengals football team minority owner, Hawai‘i Health I and II
Jean Rolles, Vice President of Community Affairs, Outrigger Enterprises, Inc.

Athletics Director Jim Donovan is in the process of creating the timetable for the coach search, the charge to the Search Advisory Committee members, and the criteria for evaluation and nomination that the committee will consider. Further details on these issues and others such as salary range and potential length of contract will be forthcoming from the university.

UH football coach McMackin announces retirement

Baron — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:44:07 +0000

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Greg McMackin

HONOLULU – University of Hawai’i head football coach Greg McMackin announced his retirement Monday afternoon during a press conference at the Stan Sheriff Center. McMackin’s 44-year coaching career included the past four seasons as head coach of the Warriors and two different stints as UH’s defensive coordinator.

A national search for McMackin’s replacement will begin immediately. Associate head coach Rich Miano will serve as interim head coach.

“Hawai’i has meant a lot to my family and me,” McMackin said. “I appreciate Chancellor Hinshaw giving me the opportunity to be the head football coach at the University of Hawai’i. I have decided to retire from my position at this time. I believe in my players and their potential for success. In their honor, I am foregoing $500,000 in the final year of my contract which I hope will help strengthen the UH football program. I want to thank my players, coaches, staff and the good people of Hawai’i.”

“I know that Coach McMackin cares deeply for this team, his coaches and staff, the university and people of Hawai’i,” UH-Manoa Chancellor Virginia Hinshaw said. “I respect his decision to retire from this position at this time and understand that he continues to think about the best direction for his team now, as he always has. I am grateful for his many contributions and wish him and his family the very best in their future.”

“I sincerely appreciate all the contributions that Coach McMackin has made to UH football for the past four years,” UH Athletics Director Jim Donovan said. “From last year’s WAC Championship to the greatly improved APR scores, Coach Mack has accomplished so much. He set the future for UH football. I wish Coach Mack, Heather and their whole family all the best as they head into this new chapter of their lives.”

McMackin compiled a 29-25 record with Hawai’i and led the Warriors to a pair of Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl appearances in 2008 and 2010. Last season, he guided UH to a 10-win season and a share of the Western Athletic Conference championship, just the fourth in the program’s history.

McMackin was the team’s defensive coordinator in 1999 and 2007, both of which were WAC championship seasons. He’s been a part of four bowl teams with Hawai’i (1999, ’07, ’08, and ’10) among his 14 bowl appearances as a collegiate coach.

The Springfield, Ore., native has spent 32 years coaching in the collegiate ranks at Idaho, San Jose State, Stanford, Utah, Miami (Fla.,), and Texas Tech. He’s also coached professionally with the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers.

Under McMackin, UH’s Academic Progress Rate (APR) rose significantly and was among the highest in the WAC and other schools in the Western United States. He also was instrumental in establishing the bridge program at UH, allowing new student-athletes to get a head start on earning their degrees.

The graduation rate among football student-athletes was the highest in years and the program received a total of 41 academic all-WAC citations during his first three seasons as head coach. Last season Kealoha Pilares became just the third Warrior to earn first-team Academic All-America honors.

In addition, six players under McMackin were drafted in the NFL while another six signed NFL free agent contracts. Three different players earned All-America honors while the program received 29 all-WAC citations in his four seasons, including 2008 WAC defensive player of the year Solomon Elimimian.

Kealakehe, Konawaena suffer losses in state football tourney

Baron — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:34:40 +0000

By Hawaii 24/7 Staff

The Kealakehe Waveriders hosted the Leilehua Mules Friday night (Nov 11) in Kona and suffered a 35-24 loss bringing their season to a close. Leilehua goes back to Oahu to face top seed Kahuku in a semi-final game at Aloha Stadium 7 p.m. Friday (Nov 18) in the state tournament.

The Konawaena Wildcats flew to Maui for their first round game against Lahainaluna at Maui’s War Memorial Stadium Saturday (Nov 12).

The third seed Lahainalunas defended their home turf with a 23-6 win against the Wildcats. Lahainaluna will meet second seed Waipahu Friday night on Oahu.

More info on the 2011 First Hawaiian Bank Football State Championships – www.sportshigh.com/spo…

Kealakehe, Konawaena in state football tourney (Nov. 11)

Karin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:25:18 +0000

Hawaii 24/7 Staff

Two West Hawaii teams represent the Big Island at this year’s state football tournament and both teams kick off their campaigns Friday evening.

Kealakehe is seeded No. 4 in the Division I bracket and hosts Leilehua at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11.

In the Division II bracket, Konawaena is unseeded and faces No. 3 Lahainaluna at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 on Maui.

— Find out more:
www.sportshigh.com

2011 BIIF football schedule, scores

Karin — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 10:12:49 +0000

(Editor’s Note: While Hawaii 24/7 tries to post scores as quickly as possible, we can’t be at every game and we’d love your help. If you are at a game, please feel free to email or Twitter final results to us and we’ll get them posted.)

FRIDAY, AUG. 12

Honokaa 19, Hilo 13

KS-Hawaii 31, Kauai 28

SATURDAY, AUG. 13

Waimea 17, Waiakea 13

Kaimuki 21, HPA 14

Kealakehe 36, Kailua 34

Konawaena 32, Keaau 0

FRIDAY, AUG. 19

HPA 7, Hilo 31

Waimea 31, Honokaa 0

SATURDAY, AUG. 20

KS-Hawaii 16, Kealakehe 13

Waiakea 21, Maui 7

Lahainaluna 26, Keaau 6

FRIDAY, AUG. 26

Konawaena 20, Hilo 6

SATURDAY, AUG. 27

Honokaa 63, Ka‘u 0

Kamehameha-Hawaii 36, Keaau 21

FRIDAY, SEPT. 2

Kealakehe 63, Honokaa 10

SATURDAY, SEPT. 3

Konawaena 28, HPA 21

Waiakea 30, Keaau 24

Kamehameha-Hawaii 32, Kohala 6

FRIDAY, SEPT. 9

Honokaa 34, Kohala 18

SATURDAY, SEPT. 10

Kamehameha 28, Konawaena 0

HPA 55, Ka‘u 8

Kealakehe 50, Hilo 0

FRIDAY, SEPT. 16

Kamehameha Hawaii 42, Honokaa 7

Konawaena 41, Ka‘u 0

SATURDAY, SEPT. 17

HPA 63, Honokaa 8

Kealakehe 48, Waiakea 13

Keaau 41, Hilo 13

FRIDAY, SEPT. 23

Kamehameha Hawaii 35, Ka‘u 0

Waiakea 34, Hilo 0

SATURDAY, SEPT. 24

HPA 65, Honokaa 7

Kealakehe 39, Keaau 0

Konawaena 0, Kohala 0 (Kohala forfeit due to “unforeseen reasons”)

FRIDAY, SEPT. 30

Konawaena 57, Honokaa 0

Keaau 29, Waiakea 28

SATURDAY, OCT. 1

Kohala 22, Ka‘u 28

HPA 27, Kamehameha Hawaii 24

Kealakehe 58, Hilo 0

FRIDAY, OCT. 7

Kamehameha Hawaii 43, Kohala 6

Konawaena 21, HPA 14

Honokaa 48, Ka‘u 6

FRIDAY, OCT. 14

Keaau 35, Hilo 6

SATURDAY, OCT. 15

Honokaa 46, Kohala 24

Kealakehe 28, Waiakea 19

Konawaena 21, Kamehameha Hawaii 11

HPA 49, Ka‘u 14

FRIDAY, OCT. 21

Konawaena 61, Ka‘u 0

Waiakea 37, Hilo 30

Kamehameha Hawaii 28, Honokaa 21

SATURDAY, OCT. 22

HPA 48, Kohala 20

Kealakehe 13, Keaau 12

FRIDAY, OCT 28

Kamehameha Hawaii 49, Ka‘u 7

Division I playoffs – first round
No. 1 Kealakehe 45, No. 4 Hilo 15

SATURDAY, OCT. 29

Honokaa @ HPA (HPA forfeit – no explanation given)
Kohala @ Konawaena – 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, NOV. 4

Kealakehe 60, Keaau 18

HPA @ Kamehameha Hawaii (HPA forfeit)

SATURDAY, NOV. 5

Kohala 44, Ka‘u 0

Konawaena 49, Honokaa 14

Alumni football players still sought

Karin — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:55:33 +0000

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It’s football time!

Alumni Football USA is coming to Hawaii this December/January to get guys back in the game they love.

More than 500 players from high schools all across Hawaii are signed up and ready to play.

They are excited for the opportunity to suit up and represent their old high school against an old-time rival in a real, full contact game.

It’s a fun community event and a great fundraiser for local high schools who want to get involved.

There are still some spaces on the team rosters that need to be filled before the guys can play.

Interested players may call Bob at (855) U-GET-HIT or visit: www.alumnifootballusa….

Kamehameha Schools takes inaugural Kipimana Cup

Baron — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:35:19 +0000

Photography by Baron Sekiya | Hawaii 24/7

Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7 Editor

Kamehameha Schools – Hawaii has the bragging rights after topping Keaau in the inaugural Kipimani Cup.

Saturday’s match-up saw Kamehameha capitalize on a 23-7 halftime lead and hold off Keaau for a final score of 36-21.

That means Kamehameha gets its hands on the perpetual trophy for the year and forever claim victory in the cup’s first game.

The cup was presented to the winner of a goodwill football game between Kamehameha and Keaau high schools.

Both high schools are on land once owned by W.H. Shipman, which sponsors the Kipimana Cup.

W.H. Shipman awarded $500 to each school’s booster club.

“Kipimana” is how Hawaiians referred to Shipman more than 100 years ago, and the name is used today as a street name in the Keaau area.

W.H. Shipman Keaau schools kick off Kipimana Cup (Aug. 27)

Karin — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:07:56 +0000

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W.H. Shipman, Ltd. in concert with Keaau and Kamehameha-Hawaii high schools will inaugurate the Kipimana Cup Saturday, Aug. 27, to support Keaau area high school athletics.

The cup will be presented to the winner of a goodwill football game between Kamehameha and Keaau high schools at Keaau’s home field. The JV game starts at 3 p.m., with varsity kicking off around 5 p.m.

“We’re excited to be instituting this cup,” said Bill Walter, president of WHS. “Keaau already has a strong sense of community and W.H. Shipman is proud to be a longstanding part of it. The Kipimana Cup lets us celebrate Keaau — a truly great place to live and work. What better way to come together than a friendly game of football?”

The Kamehameha Schools Hawaii campus opened on former W.H. Shipman land in 2001 and serves approximately 1,120 keiki, grades K-12, and their families from Waimea to Waiohinu.

Keaau High School serves approximately 950 keiki in grades 9-12 and their families. It opened in 1998 on land that was also once owned by the W.H. Shipman Estate.

“Kipimana” is how Hawaiians referred to Shipman more than 100 years ago, and the name is used today as a street name in the Keaau area.

W.H. Shipman will award $500 to the booster club of each school. But the real prize is a perpetual trophy and official bragging rights for the winning team.

W.H. Shipman, part of the East Hawaii business community for nearly 130 years, has 17,000 acres in the Puna District and is engaged in agriculture and commercial/ industrial development and leasing. As a land steward, the company holds a long range-view to sustainability and planned development for balanced community use.

Alumni Football USA seeking players

Karin — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:58:59 +0000

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Always dreamed of one more game? This is it!

Full contact, complete high school rules games. Alumni Football USA will organize game day and provide all the gear: helmets, pads, field, officials, announcers – you just supply the hits.

Games take place in January 2012. Locations and times TBA.

Represent your old school against a top rival. Time to show them you still got it.

For further information, call Bob Cazet at (855) U-GET-HIT or visit www.alumnifootballusa….

Walters named Konawaena football coach

Karin — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:54:34 +0000

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Clifton Walters has been named the head coach of the Konawaena High School football team, it was announced Wednesday by Bill Trumbo, Konawaena athletic director.

Walters, who lead Kealakehe High School to the 2006 Big Island Interscholastic Federation championship in his only year at the school, has a long interscholastic coaching background in Alberta, Canada, in football and basketball.

“I’ve been out of coaching for a few years, and I’m ready to go back,” the retired businessman said. “My passion is to work with young people. That’s where I’m happiest.”

Walters coached the Lethbridge Collegiate Insitute Rams, a public high school, to 15 conference titles in 20 years. His record as a head football coach there is 260-20. He had three undefeated teams and sent 134 players to college programs.

“Our goal at Konawaena is to win a Division II league title,” Walters said. “But I also believe that we can compete at the state level. I went to all of Konawaena’s home games last year, and I truly feel there is enough talent and pride there to compete for a state title.”

Trumbo said he is excited about the future of the football program.

“Konawaena has had a long tradition of success in football and I believe Clift will return us to the days of packed houses at Julian Yates field,” Trumbo said.

Walters said his first task is to meet with the community and to let them know who he is and what he plans to do at Konawaena, which he said he has fallen in love with over the past few years.

“The people up mauka are the salt of the earth,” Walters said. “I like to put it this way: If you go to a game at Kealakehe, you get a hot dog at the concession. At Konawaena, you get beef stew served by a fireman, or fried fish cooked by a coach.”

Walters said he is also going to work on a coaching staff. “I invite anyone who has an interest to contact me or Bill at the school,” he said. “I’m also interested in seeing if any of the guys on last year’s staff are also willing to coach.”

Walters replaces Aaron Nagata, a former all-state standout at Konawaena. Nagata resigned earlier this year to pursue additional career educational opportunities.

For more information, call Clift Walters at 557-1277.

UH Warriors do some Spring training in Keaau

Baron — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:10:04 +0000

Video by David Corrigan | Big Island Video News

The University of Hawaii Warrior football team brought their pre-season workout to Kamehameha School’s Hawaii Island campus in Keaau Saturday (April 9).

The practice, scrimmage and autograph session gave Big Island fans a chance to meet head coach Greg McMackin and team.

The regular season for the Warriors doesn’t start until their opening game against Colorado at Aloha Stadium in September.

2011 UH Warrior Football Schedule
Sept. 3 COLORADO
Sept. 10 at Washington
Sept. 17 at UNLV
Sept. 24 UC DAVIS
Oct. 1 at Louisiana Tech*
Oct. 8 BYE
Oct. 15 at San Jose State*
Oct. 22 NEW MEXICO STATE*
Oct. 29 at Idaho*
Nov. 5 UTAH STATE*
Nov. 12 at Nevada*
Nov. 19 FRESNO STATE*
Nov. 26 TULANE
Dec. 3 BRIGHAM YOUNG

BOLD CAPS = Home games played at Aloha Stadium
* = Denotes WAC game

Super Bowl XLV by the numbers

Baron — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 13:00:17 +0000

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KHON-TV (FOX Network) will be broadcasting Super Bowl XLV in Hawaii. Pre-Game show starts at 9 a.m. HST, Super Bowl Kick-Off is 1 p.m. HST

For kick-off times elsewhere in the world click here

Super Bowl XLV will be played Sunday, February 6 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, midway between Dallas and Fort Worth. To commemorate this occasion, the Census Bureau has compiled a collection of facts examining the demographics of the host city, as well as the cities represented by the contenders, in this year’s edition of our nation’s most celebrated sporting event.

Green Bay, Wis. (Packers)

Unless otherwise indicated, the data come from the 2009 American Community Survey.

268th
Where Green Bay, Wis., ranked on the list of the nation’s most populous cities. The estimated population of Green Bay on July 1, 2009, was 101,412. Green Bay gained 527 people from July 1, 2008, to July 1, 2009.
Source: Population estimates www.census.gov/popest/…

19%
Percentage of Green Bay residents 25 and older who had a bachelor’s degree or higher in 2009; 85 percent had at least graduated from high school. The respective national figures were 28 percent and 85 percent. The percentage in Green Bay who have graduated from high school did not differ significantly from the percentage for Arlington.

18 minutes
Average amount of time it took Green Bay residents to get to work. Seventy-eight percent of the city’s workers drove to work alone, 8 percent carpooled and 1 percent took public transportation. Nationally, it took workers an average of 25 minutes to get to work. The percentage of Green Bay workers who drove to work alone and the percentage taking public transportation were not statistically different from the respective percentages for Arlington. The percentage of Green Bay workers carpooling was not statistically different from the percentage for Pittsburgh.

14%
Percentage of Green Bay residents 5 and older who spoke a language other than English at home. The national average was 20 percent.
Source: 2007-2009 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

$40,857
Median household income for Green Bay. The national median was $50,221. The figure for Green Bay was not statistically different from that for Pittsburgh.

$129,800
Median home value of owner-occupied homes in Green Bay. The national median was $185,200. The figure for Green Bay did not differ statistically from that for Arlington.

Pittsburgh (Steelers)

Unless otherwise indicated, the data come from the 2009 American Community Survey.

61st
Where Pittsburgh ranked on the list of the nation’s most populous cities. The estimated population of Pittsburgh on July 1, 2009, was 311,647. Pittsburgh lost 472 people from July 1, 2008, to July 1, 2009.
Source: Population estimates www.census.gov/popest/…

33%
Percentage of Pittsburgh residents 25 and older who had a bachelor’s degree or higher in 2009; 89 percent had at least graduated from high school. The respective national figures were 28 percent and 85 percent.

22 minutes
Average amount of time it took Pittsburgh residents to get to work. Fifty-four percent of the city’s workers drove to work alone, 10 percent carpooled and 19 percent took public transportation. Nationally, it took workers an average of 25 minutes to get to work. The percentage of Pittsburgh residents who carpooled did not differ statistically from the percentage for either Arlington or Green Bay.

10%
Percentage of Pittsburgh residents 5 and older who spoke a language other than English at home. The national average was 20 percent.

$37,461
Median household income for Pittsburgh. The national median was $50,221. The figure for Pittsburgh did not differ statistically from Green Bay.

$92,500
Median home value of owner-occupied homes in Pittsburgh. The national median was $185,200.

Arlington, Texas (host city)

Unless otherwise indicated, the data come from the 2009 American Community Survey.

49th
Where Arlington ranked on the list of the nation’s most populous cities. The estimated population of Arlington on July 1, 2009, was 380,085. Arlington gained 5,292 people from July 1, 2008, to July 1, 2009. Arlington is more populous than several cities with NFL franchises, including St. Louis, New Orleans, Tampa, Fla., Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.
Source: Population estimates www.census.gov/popest/…

28%
Percentage of Arlington residents 25 and older who had a bachelor’s degree or higher in 2009; 83 percent had at least graduated from high school. The respective national figures were 28 percent and 85 percent. The percentage in Arlington who graduated from high school did not differ statistically from Green Bay.

26 minutes
Average amount of time it took Arlington residents to get to work, not statistically different from the national figure. Eighty-one percent of the city’s workers drove to work alone, 12 percent carpooled and less than 1 percent took public transportation. Nationally, it took workers an average of 25 minutes to get to work. The percentages in Arlington who drove to work alone and took public transportation did not differ statistically from the respective percentages for Green Bay. The percentage carpooling in Arlington did not differ statistically from that for Pittsburgh.

34%
Percentage of Arlington residents 5 and older who spoke a language other than English at home. The national average was 20 percent.

$50,938
Median household income for Arlington, not statistically different from the national median, which was $50,221.

$132,200
Median home value of owner-occupied homes in Arlington. The national median was $185,200. The figure for Arlington did not differ statistically from that for Green Bay.

NFL players and cheerleaders coming to Big Island for youth clinics

Baron — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:33:06 +0000

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On Tuesday, January 25th 2011 NFL Football Players and NFL Cheerleaders will be holding Youth Clinics for Hawaii Island students at Kealakehe High School from 3:00–5:30 PM and Wednesday, January 26th 2011, at Keaau High School from 3:00–5:30 PM. Players and cheerleaders will also be visiting local schools for assemblies before the clinics. The NFL Pro Bowl Youth Clinics, now in its ninth year, is focused on motivating our youth to realize their dreams and to maximize their potential.

In the past years, players and cheerleaders from the Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, San Diego Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans, Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks have come to the Big Island, to present our children with inspirational messages and positive skills training. The 2-hour clinic will feature a variety of hands-on skills and techniques for both boys and girls.

“Seeing the smiles, the excitement, and the joy on the faces of the kids – its quite an honor to be part of such a positive and inspirational event”, said Mayor Billy Kenoi, Pro Bowl Ohana Committee Member, “I cannot thank the NFL, Nat Moore, the Pro Bowl Ohana Committee, and our volunteers enough for making this event possible – each year we involve more students on Hawaii Island – we now get to involve over 700 of our youth Island wide – our kids will remember this for the rest of their lives!”

All youth participants will also receive an NFL Pro Bowl T-shirt that will be autographed by each player and an NFL Pro Bowl sling backpack. The public and youth not signed up for the program are welcome to attend the event. Youth participants are selected by their respective school, however, every year there are open slots that need to be filled. Youth who are accompanied by a parent may be able to participate if there are any open slots prior to the beginning of the clinic on a first come, first served basis. For more information, please contact Alicia Omelau at 430-8241.

Contact Persons:
Charmaine Shigemura, 961-8503
Alicia Omelau, 430-8241