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HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Warrior football team will conclude the 2012 season by hosting South Alabama, in a non-conference game, Saturday, Dec. 1. Kick-off is 6:00 p.m. at Hawaiian Airlines Field at Aloha Stadium. It is the first meeting between the schools.
 
Prior to the game, 15 Warriors will be introduced to the crowd one final time and will partake in the traditional “Senior Walk” following the game.
 
The Warriors (2-9) are coming off an impressive 48-10 rout of UNLV last Saturday, snapping an eight-game losing streak and earning their first Mountain West victory. UH held a 31-0 halftime lead and scored in all three phases, including safety John Hardy-Tuliau's 38-yard pick-six in the second quarter, which earned the junior MW defensive player of the week honors.
 
The Jaguars (2-10) completed their first season in the Sun Belt Conference with a 1-7 mark. The 2012 season also marks USA's final year in the transition phase to full FBS status. Head coach Joey Jones has led the Jaguars to a 25-15 record through the team's first four seasons of competition.
 
Game 12
Who: Hawai'i (2-9, 1-7 MW) vs. South Alabama (2-10, 1-7 Sun Belt)
When: Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Honolulu, O'ahu; Hawaiian Airlines Field at Aloha Stadium (50,000)
Television: Live statewide on Oceanic Pay-Per-View (Digital Ch. 255) with Robert Kekaula (play-by-play), Darnell Arceneaux (analyst), Lori Santi (sidelines), and Dan Meisenzahl (sidelines).
Radio: ESPN 1420 AM will carry the game live with Bobby Curran (play-by-play), John Veneri (analyst), and Felipe Ojastro. Chris Hart and Gary Dickman host the “Countdown To Kickoff” beginning at 4:00 p.m. HT, and also the halftime show. Neighbor islands can listen live on KNUI on Maui, KHLO in Hilo, KKON in Kona, and KTOH on Kaua'i.
Video Streaming: Live video streaming on secure.oceanic.com/Streaming
Audio Webcast: Live audio streaming on espn1420am.com
Live Stats: Live in-game stats are available at HawaiiAthletics.com
Series Information: First meeting.
Promotions: Chevron is the game sponsor and will distribute UH rally towels to the first 500 fans through the gates. Chevron and Ka Leo (the UH student newspaper) will award a moped and $500 in Chevron gift cards to a UH student during the promotional contest at halftime. Also, a lucky fan will win prizes from Chevron during the pre-game “Boot for Loot” field goal contest (register at Gate 3). Fans are encouraged to visit the Chevron Family Fun Zone before the game in the parking lot across from the stadium ticket office. UH students will have the chance to compete in the “Quarterback Challenge” and win a Vacations Hawaii Trip to Las Vegas during the first timeout of the fourth quarter (register at Gate 7). One thousand (1,000) green & white pom poms will be distributed in the UH student sections. Fans can register at Gate 4 or 6 to win the “Best Seats In the House,” compliments of Papa John's Pizza Hawaii and NAPA. The Farmers Hawaii Supa Bowzooka will be launching T-shirts into the stands between first and second quarters. The University of Hawaii Federal Credit Union will provide commemorative plaques to the senior members of the football team.
Ticket Discounts: UH Alumni Association members and season-ticket holders in all UH sports will receive 30% off select adult tickets (maximum of eight). A valid Alumni Association membership card (ID for season ticket holders) is required when purchasing tickets at the Stan Sheriff Center or the Aloha Stadium Box Office.
 
Warrior Storylines
The game marks the first meeting between the teams…UH holds a 2-3 record against current members of the Sun Belt Conference, although none of the teams were members of the conference at the time of the game…UH's nine losses are the most since the 2000 squad finished the season 3-9. Only twice in the school's history has UH posted double-digit losses (10 in 1996 and 12 in 1998). UH's two wins are also the fewest since the 2000 season…The game marks the final home game for 14 seniors, who will participate in the traditional “Senior Walk” following the game…Senior long snapper Luke Ingram has played in all 51 games of his career and has not missed a snap…UH has lost three of its last four Senior Night games, including last year's 41-20 loss to BYU…UH has not won back-to-back games since the middle of last season (Oct. 22 vs. New Mexico State & Oct. 29 at Idaho).
 
Aloha Seniors!
Following Saturday's game, 15 seniors will take part in the traditional “Senior Walk” ceremony. Below is a list of the Class of 2012.
 
Kaeo Alo, Defensive lineman
Utah transfer who played in six games in his only season. Recorded four tackles.
 
Haku Correa, Defensive lineman
Played in 41 career games with 10 career starts at tackle. Has 84 career tackles, including 10.5 for loss.
 
Siaki Cravens, Defensive lineman
Did not play this season due to injury. Played in 22 career games.
 
Alex Dunnachie, Punter
Four-year starter who played in 48 career games. Career average of 41.9 yards per punt, third highest in school history.
 
Rykin Enos, Linebacker
Two-year special teams player who played in 17 career games.
 
Paipai Falemalu, Defensive lineman
Started 26 of 40 career games. Has 158 career tackles and 15.5 sacks.
 
Geordon Hanohano, Defensive lineman
Four-year letterman who played in 37 career games. Career cut short due to neck injury suffered this season.
 
Luke Ingram, Long snapper
Took every snap of his four-year career. Played in 51 career games.
 
Sterling Jackson, Running back
Two-year letterman who played in 20 career games. Career totals of 353 rushing yards and 3 TDs and 39 receiving yards and 1 TD.
 
Leroy Lutu, Safety
Started UH career with basketball team and finished as a two-year football letterman. Played in 19 career games with 37 tackles.
 
Darryl McBride Jr.., Defensive lineman
Two-year letterman who played in 19 career games. Has 14 career tackles and 2.5 sacks.
 
Dylan McCagg, Linebacker
Special teams player who played in nine games this season.
 
Kyle Niiro, Placekicker
Back-up kicker who appeared in three career games.

Kawika Ornellas, Cornerback
Played in 40 career games with seven starts. Has 61 career tackles.
 
Jeremiah Ostrowski, Wide receiver
Four-year letterman who played in 30 career games. Has 1,051 career receiving yards and six TDs.