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Dan Thrift/Tahoe Daily Tribune South Tahoe High School middle linebacker Kyle Jones enjoys the moment after breaking up a fourth-and-long pass, preserving a win over Carson last fall.
When it comes right down to it, Kyle Jones' dream is no different that the one "Rudy" acted on decades ago when he walked on at Notre Dame.
Jones, like "Rudy," wasn't a star football player in high school. But the South Tahoe High senior has entertained a dream of playing for the University of Hawaii since he was in middle school and he's not about to proceed with his life without acting on it.
"Ever since I was 12 years old I watched UH play football," Jones said on Saturday after pitching South Tahoe to victory in the second game of a doubleheader with Hug. "They changed their uniforms, they changed their attitude when June Jones came over there. The tradition that they have is just real big and I've always wanted to be a part of it."
June gave Kyle the OK to try out for the Rainbow Warriors after the former Viking linebacker visited the campus during spring break.
The visit only intensified Kyle's desire to play for Hawaii.
"When I was over there, everyone knows who plays football for UH and there's a lot of fan support," Kyle said. "Everybody knows everybody, even the guys who don't even suit up."
Kyle was a tailback and linebacker for the Vikings last fall. He earned Northern Nevada 4A League Sierra Division honorable mention for his play at linebacker.
The 5-foot-9, 175-pounder is intent on trying out at strong safety or possibly slot receiver. Kyle's baseball coach, Matt Tillson, supports his player's dream.
"He's a good athlete and he's a good kid, too, so hopefully he does it," Tillson said.
Former Atlanta Falcons coach Jerry Glanville recently was hired as the Rainbow Warriors' defensive coordinator. Hawaii will open the season against two-time defending national champion USC at Aloha Stadium and must replace 13 starters, including NCAA record-setting quarterback Timmy Chang and All-American receiver/return man Chad Owens.
Jones, like "Rudy," wasn't a star football player in high school. But the South Tahoe High senior has entertained a dream of playing for the University of Hawaii since he was in middle school and he's not about to proceed with his life without acting on it.
"Ever since I was 12 years old I watched UH play football," Jones said on Saturday after pitching South Tahoe to victory in the second game of a doubleheader with Hug. "They changed their uniforms, they changed their attitude when June Jones came over there. The tradition that they have is just real big and I've always wanted to be a part of it."
June gave Kyle the OK to try out for the Rainbow Warriors after the former Viking linebacker visited the campus during spring break.
The visit only intensified Kyle's desire to play for Hawaii.
"When I was over there, everyone knows who plays football for UH and there's a lot of fan support," Kyle said. "Everybody knows everybody, even the guys who don't even suit up."
Kyle was a tailback and linebacker for the Vikings last fall. He earned Northern Nevada 4A League Sierra Division honorable mention for his play at linebacker.
The 5-foot-9, 175-pounder is intent on trying out at strong safety or possibly slot receiver. Kyle's baseball coach, Matt Tillson, supports his player's dream.
"He's a good athlete and he's a good kid, too, so hopefully he does it," Tillson said.
Former Atlanta Falcons coach Jerry Glanville recently was hired as the Rainbow Warriors' defensive coordinator. Hawaii will open the season against two-time defending national champion USC at Aloha Stadium and must replace 13 starters, including NCAA record-setting quarterback Timmy Chang and All-American receiver/return man Chad Owens.
A year ago, Hawaii (8-5) defeated Northwestern and Michigan State of the Big Ten and outscored Alabama-Birmingham 59-40 to win the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl.
Last season, Hawai`i finished 8-5 overall and earned a trip to the Sheraton Hawai`i Bowl. The season featured one of the best finishes in UH football history, as the team won three straight, including back-to-back victories against Big Ten opponents Northwestern (49-41) and Michigan State (41-38). The Warriors capped the season with a 59-40 win over UAB in the Sheraton Hawai`i Bowl on Christmas Eve. It was the program's six bowl game and fourth under Jones.
I talked to the football coach and he's going to let me try out this spring. I'm looking forward to doing that and playing defensive for them hopefully.
ss, maybe slot receiver ...
Ever since I was 12 years old I watched UH play football. They changed their uniforms, they changed their attitude when June Jones came over there. The tradition that they have is just real big and I've always wanted to be a part of it.
When I was over there, everyone knows who plays football for UH and there's a lot of fan support.
When I was over there, everybody knows everybody, even the guys who don't even suit up.
Jerry Glanville, former Atlanta Falcons coach, is the team's new defensive coordinator.
Last season, Hawai`i finished 8-5 overall and earned a trip to the Sheraton Hawai`i Bowl. The season featured one of the best finishes in UH football history, as the team won three straight, including back-to-back victories against Big Ten opponents Northwestern (49-41) and Michigan State (41-38). The Warriors capped the season with a 59-40 win over UAB in the Sheraton Hawai`i Bowl on Christmas Eve. It was the program's six bowl game and fourth under Jones.
I talked to the football coach and he's going to let me try out this spring. I'm looking forward to doing that and playing defensive for them hopefully.
ss, maybe slot receiver ...
Ever since I was 12 years old I watched UH play football. They changed their uniforms, they changed their attitude when June Jones came over there. The tradition that they have is just real big and I've always wanted to be a part of it.
When I was over there, everyone knows who plays football for UH and there's a lot of fan support.
When I was over there, everybody knows everybody, even the guys who don't even suit up.
Jerry Glanville, former Atlanta Falcons coach, is the team's new defensive coordinator.
Kyle Jones plans to walk on and play DB at Hawaii. He was given OK by coach June Jones ...
Jones started the season at tailback last fall and wound up helping the Vikings at linebacker as the season wore on and injuries mounted...
This spring he ha
He's a good athlete and he's a good kid, too, so hopefully he does it.
He talked to the coach last week while he was over there for spring break ...
HONOLULU - The University of Hawai'i Warrior football team began a 15-day spring practice schedule March 29 without 13 starters, including NCAA record-setting quarterback Timmy Chang and All-American receiver/return specialist Chad Owens on offense, and All-WAC cornerback Abraham Elimimian on defense.
Kyle Jones, honorable mention. linebacker for Sierra Division ... 5-9, 175 pounds.
The home schedule is loaded with prime opponents, including: USC, WAC rivals Boise State and Fresno State, New Mexico State, Utah State, Big Ten power Wisconsin, and former WAC member San Diego State.
The Warriors will host Wisconsin on Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 25, in the only Friday game on the schedule. The nationally televised game is scheduled to kickoff at 4:05 p.m.
Last season, Hawai`i finished 8-5 overall and earned a trip to the Sheraton Hawai`i Bowl. The season featured one of the best finishes in UH football history, as the team won three straight, including back-to-back victories against Big Ten opponents Northwestern (49-41) and Michigan State (41-38). The Warriors capped the season with a 59-40 win over UAB in the Sheraton Hawai`i Bowl on Christmas Eve. It was the program's six bowl game and fourth under Jones.
HONOLULU - The 2005 University of Hawai'i Warrior football season is scheduled to begin Saturday, Sept. 3, against two-time defending national champion USC at Aloha Stadium, Athletics Director Herman Frazier announced today.
"We are pleased and privileged to have such a competitive football schedule," Frazier said. "Hopefully, our fans will take that into consideration when they are making decisions about renewing and purchasing season tickets for the upcoming season."
The schedule features seven home games and five road games, and includes contests against new Western Athletic Conference (WAC) members New Mexico State, Utah State, and Idaho. Four of the five road games are during the first half of the season, three against WAC opponents and one against Big Ten member Michigan State.
The Warriors will host Wisconsin on Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 25, in the only Friday game on the schedule. The nationally televised game is scheduled to kickoff at 4:05 p.m.
Last season, Hawai`i finished 8-5 overall and earned a trip to the Sheraton Hawai`i Bowl. The season featured one of the best finishes in UH football history, as the team won three straight, including back-to-back victories against Big Ten opponents Northwestern (49-41) and Michigan State (41-38). The Warriors capped the season with a 59-40 win over UAB in the Sheraton Hawai`i Bowl on Christmas Eve. It was the program's six bowl game and fourth under Jones.
HONOLULU - The 2005 University of Hawai'i Warrior football season is scheduled to begin Saturday, Sept. 3, against two-time defending national champion USC at Aloha Stadium, Athletics Director Herman Frazier announced today.
"We are pleased and privileged to have such a competitive football schedule," Frazier said. "Hopefully, our fans will take that into consideration when they are making decisions about renewing and purchasing season tickets for the upcoming season."
The schedule features seven home games and five road games, and includes contests against new Western Athletic Conference (WAC) members New Mexico State, Utah State, and Idaho. Four of the five road games are during the first half of the season, three against WAC opponents and one against Big Ten member Michigan State.
