Hawaii 12-0 - Reader comments at The New York Sun

Submitted by Jonathan Lockhart, Dec 8, 2007 19:41

I'm hearing too much about Colt Brennan, and not enough about Hawaii.

The only undefeated team in major college football is undoubtedly led by Brennan, but winning 12 games isn't something one person can achieve. A lot of things are working for the Warriors.

Offensively, Brennan makes it rain on opponents, but his receiving corps is one of the nation's best. Davone Bess, Ryan Grice-Mullen and Jason Rivers have more than 1,000 yards each. Bess and Grice-Mullen have more than 100 receptions each.

Heard of John Estes, Keith AhSoon, Hercules Satele, Larry Sauafea or Keoni Steinhoff? They form the offensive line that has allowed only 26 sacks on a team that has passed 606 times.

Defensively, Hawaii is ninth in the nation in sacks and fifth in the nation in tackles for losses. Solomon Elimian is ninth in the nation in tackles, averaging 11 per game.

Overall, the Warriors are 33rd in the NCAA in defense - better than Texas Tech (50th), Texas (54th), Texas A & M (83rd) and five Southeastern Conference teams.

They're legit.

Hawaii would still be good without Brennan. They didn't have him for two games, and they did exactly what Oregon couldn't do without Dennis Dixon - win.

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I'm hearing too much about Colt Brennan, and not enough about Hawaii. The only undefeated team in major college...	Jonathan Lockhart	Dec 8, 2007 19:41
Great Article. Cannot believe Tebow will win - 3 losses, If you give him credit for the wins you have... [MORE]	John Rybczyk	Dec 7, 2007 06:23
First of all you don't know what really happened? If he had "raped" a girl he would be in jail... [MORE]	RB	Dec 7, 2007 03:30
You can't compare Tebow and McFadden's top five games with that of Brennans, it's not even close. Now if he... [MORE]	TBO	Dec 6, 2007 19:11
KJ you are exactly right. I sent an e-mail to a "system" sports writer, Ivan Maisel (ESPN), not thinking that... [MORE]	ARNZ	Dec 8, 2007 14:00
Thanks and Aloha for this article. Colt realy does deserve the trophy. If anyone who has a vote, just looks... [MORE]	Walter Vasconcelles Jr.	Dec 6, 2007 04:27
Mr Levin, I just want to say nine words: You took the words right out of my mouth.......................If only others would... [MORE]	Daylan Tiogangco	Dec 6, 2007 00:52
I've seen Colt Brennan all year in person for home games and watched every other game on TV - this... [MORE]	KJ	Dec 5, 2007 15:57
He leaves to New York tomorrow. Wish him luck [MORE]	CCCruz	Dec 5, 2007 20:52
Thank you so much for this very deserving article on Colt. I have been doing alot of reading on the... [MORE]	K Haina	Dec 6, 2007 18:02
Very good article on the virtues of Brennans accomplishments. Other blogs and posting sites always sites strength of scedule, etc.... [MORE]	paloha	Dec 5, 2007 15:13
Good thoughts too bad it doesn't matter. Tebow will win and will probably do it over and over again. Hawaii... [MORE]	Mike	Dec 5, 2007 10:21
Colt WALKED ON to the University of Hawaii three years ago, sacrificed NFL money, and got his team to the... [MORE]	WarriorFan	Dec 5, 2007 04:09
I seem to recall that Colt Brennan actually got into trouble at his first school. Then came to UH. If... [MORE]	yeahok	Dec 5, 2007 13:42
I believe that the Warriors will fight and win. This article expressess the truth about Colt and the team of... [MORE]	WarriorsOnTheWarPath	Dec 6, 2007 18:38
In no way am I saying Colt Brennan is a bad QB. In fact I think he is a great... [MORE]	punchnpie67	Dec 5, 2007 02:06
Aloha, Colt's a great kid, and while he's earned the Heisman, he's already HI's Man. I'm not sure if you saw this... [MORE]	warriorFan	Dec 5, 2007 01:35
Thank you for acknowledging what Hawaii fans have known for a long time. Colt Brennan is an extraordinary young man... [MORE]	LizKauai	Dec 5, 2007 01:48
Great article! It sure is nice to see Colt get the recognition he deserves and for some much needed facts... [MORE]	GoWarriors	Dec 5, 2007 22:00