D…efeat S…an J…ose
with
D…iocemy S…aint J…uste
In a season that has lately spiraled downward, one thing steadily continues on the upswing for UH, and that’s Saint Juste’s rise to the top. DSJ has moved up to third for most career rushing yards in program history with 2,484. Even in a game full of frustration at Nevada last Saturday, it was rewarding to watch DSJ run for a career-high 241 yards, the fifth-best single-game rushing total in UH history, including a career-long 75-yard touchdown scamper. With 108 more yards, Saint Juste would become just the second Hawai’i player ever to record 1,000 yards in two seasons joining Gary Allen (1979 and ’81) and the first time the Warriors have ever had three straight 1,000 yard rushers (Paul Harris, 2015). Hawaii fans take note…we are witnessing possibly the greatest running back to ever don a Rainbow Warrior uniform and with 968 more yards, Saint Juste can add “greatest ever” to his resume by passing Gary Allen’s 36-year old record. With six games remaining (possibly seven with a bowl berth) and averaging nearly 150 yards on the ground per contest, DSJ has a fighting chance.
|
RANK |
PLAYER |
YARDS |
YEARS |
|
1 |
Gary Allen |
3,451 |
1978 1979 1980 1981 |
|
2 |
Michael Carter |
2,528 |
1990 1991 1992 1993 |
|
3 |
Diocemy Saint Juste |
2,484 |
2013 2014 2016 2017 |
|
4 |
Travis Sims |
2,311 |
1989 1990 1991 1992 |
|
5 |
Joey Iosefa |
2,218 |
2011 2012 2013 2014 |
|
6 |
Larry Sherrer |
2,174 |
1969 1970 1971 |
|
7 |
Jamal Farmer |
2,124 |
1988 1989 1990 1991 |
|
8 |
Heikoti Fakava |
2,111 |
1985 1986 1987 1988 |
|
9 |
Wilbert Haslip |
2,073 |
1975 1976 1977 1978 |
|
10 |
Bill Massey |
1,779 |
1971 1972 1973 |
DSJ is also one of the top running backs in the nation, coming in at number three, behind Stanford’s Bryce Love and and San Diego State’s Rashaad Penny.
On paper, Hawaii has a big advantage over San Jose State, coming into the game as 17.5 point favorites. The Spartans (1-6 overall, 0-3 MWC), who are coached by Brent Brennan, the cousin of Warrior legend Colt Brennan, come into Aloha Stadium losing their last five contests. With 46 freshman on the roster, San Jose State is definitely going through some growing pains as the offense is averaging only 15 points per game and the defense is ranked near the bottom of the NCAA at #120. Still, coming off a four-game losing streak of their own, the Rainbow Warriors need our support more than ever to get this season turned around against SJSU. Even ranked 18th in the nation in total offense with 485 yards per game, fans have still not seen what this offense is completely capable of and homecoming would be the perfect time to showcase it. If the defense can get back on track and if penalties are minimized, it should be a great night for the Rainbows and the Warrior faithful.
Game #7
Who: Hawai’i (2-4, 0-3 MW) vs. San José State (1-6, 0-3 MW)
When: Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017
Time: 6:00 p.m. HT
Where: Honolulu, O’ahu
Stadium: Hawaiian Tel FCU Field at Aloha Stadium (50,000)
Television: Spectrum Sports PPV (Spectrum Ch. 255/HD 1255 and Hawaiian Telcom Ch. 969) with Robert Kekaula (play-by-play), Rich Miano (analyst), and Scott Robbs (sidelines).
Radio: ESPN 1420 AM will carry the game live with Bobby Curran (play-by-play), John Veneri (analyst), and Mark Veneri (sidelines). 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, KPUA on the Big Island, KTOH on Kaua’i, and KNWJ in Pago Pago, American Samoa.
Video Streaming: The game will be distributed outside the state of Hawai’i via the Mountain West Network and through the MW’s digital media partner Stadium on www.WatchStadium.com.
Audio Streaming: ESPN1420am.com/Sideline Hawaii app
Live Stats: HawaiiAthletics.com
Series Information: Tied, 19-19-1
So come join the homecoming festivities! In addition to watching some exciting football action, you can also take part in celebrating the 1992 Rainbow Warrior team as they will be honored at halftime!
In addition to Sunday's ceremony, the 1992 WAC and Holiday Bowl Champion #HawaiiFB team will be honored at halftime Saturday at Homecoming! pic.twitter.com/NgLYOEFqyw
— Hawaii Football (@HawaiiFootball) October 13, 2017
1992…oh the memories!
#1992Throwback to QB Michael Carter serving a dual-threat for #HawaiiFB, leading the Rainbows to an 11-2 season and the Holiday Bowl win. pic.twitter.com/C9X0OAknbY
— Hawaii Football (@HawaiiFootball) October 14, 2017
#1992Throwback to the Rainbows defense that helped #HawaiiFB to a then-program-best 11-2 record, holding Illinois to 17 in the Holiday Bowl! pic.twitter.com/zmP0eFpq9c
— Hawaii Football (@HawaiiFootball) October 14, 2017
Can't have a #1992Throwback without that time Jason Elam set the #HawaiiFB FG record vs. BYU! Halftime honors for '92 the squad Saturday. pic.twitter.com/15bOEVH71z
— Hawaii Football (@HawaiiFootball) October 14, 2017
And Rebel Souljahz will be rocking Aloha Stadium with a pre-game concert! Cheeeee! See you there!
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