Game Notes

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Warrior football team hosts sixth-ranked and defending Western Athletic Conference champion Boise State, Saturday, Oct. 24. Kickoff is 5:05 p.m. at Aloha Stadium.

 

The Warriors (2-4, 0-3 WAC) have dropped their last four games, including three straight WAC contests. UH is coming off a 35-23 loss at Idaho last Saturday despite quarterback Bryant Moniz passing for 360 yards and a touchdown and rushing for another score.

 

In the loss, the Warriors suffered yet another season-ending injury to a key starter when wide receiver Rodney Bradley went down with a leg injury. Hawai'i has been plagued with injuries this season including three season-ending injuries to Bradley, linebacker Brashton Satele (shoulder) and quarterback Greg Alexander (knee). In addition, several key starters have missed games due in injury.

 

Boise State (6-0, 1-0 WAC) is ranked fourth in the first Bowl Championship Series rankings released this week. The Broncos are coming off a 28-21 victory over Tulsa last Wednesday. BSU won its only WAC contest, a 51-34 victory at Fresno State last month.

 

Since joining the WAC, the Broncos have defeated the Warriors seven times in eight tries. UH's only victory occurred in 2007 at Aloha Stadium. With the WAC title on the line, No. 14 Hawai'i won 39-27 to secure its first outright league title.

 

The 15th-ranked Broncos won last year's meeting, 27-7, in Boise, Idaho. UH trailed 10-7 at halftime but committed four costly second half turnovers and were out-scored 17-0 in the second half.

 

What: Hawai'i Warriors (2-4, 0-3 WAC) vs. #6 (AP)/#5 (Coaches) Boise State Broncos (6-0, 1-0 WAC)

When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009

Time: 5:05 p.m.

Where: Aloha Stadium (50,000), Honolulu, HI

Television: Live statewide on Oceanic Cable Pay-Per-View digital channel 255 with Jim Leahey (play-by-play) and Russell Yamanoha (color). Call (808) 643-3333 statewide to order. Also delayed on KFVE-TV?(Ch. 5) on Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

Radio: ESPN 1420 AM will carry the game live with Bobby Curran (play-by-play), Robert Kekaula (color), and John Veneri (sideline). Don Robbs, Chris Hart and Gary Dickman host the “Countdown To Kickoff” beginning at 3:30 p.m., and also the halftime show. Neighbor islands can listen live on KNUI on Maui, KPUA in Hilo, KMWB in Kona.

Video Streaming: uhstreaming.oceanic.com

Audio Webcast: espn1420am.com

Live Stats: HawaiiAthletics.com

Series Information: 11th meeting. BSU leads 7-3.

Promotions: Game sponsor Chevron will distribute 5,000 pom-poms at the stadium gates or in advance at the Chevron Family Fun Zone (South End Zone Parking Lot). Also, 2,500 Thundersticks will be distributed in the UH student section. Chevron will award $1,500 in Chevron with Techron gift cards during the halftime promotional contest. Fans are encouraged to visit the Chevron Family Fun Zone before the game for free keiki and adult activities. Bob Nash, UH head men's basketball coach, will be at the Chevron Family Fun Zone on Saturday from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. to sign autographs and pose for photos.