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McMackin accepts UH head coaching job
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McMackin accepts UH head coaching job
by UH50 » Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:08 am
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by UH50 » Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:12 am
By Stephen Tsai
HawaiiWarriorBeat.com Editor
Greg McMackin
Jones' successor is expected to receive $1.1 million annually.
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Former Hawai'i defensive coordinator Greg McMackin had the endorsement of many, including the players.
RICHARD AMBO | The Honolulu Advertiser
Greg McMackin last night accepted an offer to become the University of Hawai'i head football coach, The Advertiser learned.
McMackin will be introduced as June Jones' successor during a news conference at 8 this morning in the Ed Wong Hospitality Room in the Stan Sheriff Center. Jones resigned last week to become Southern Methodist University's head coach.
McMackin is set to receive an annual financial package of about $1.1 million, according to people familiar with the situation. UH is expected to fully fund the salary, which would make him the highest-paid state employee.
McMackin earned $110,000 last season, his second stint as the Warriors' defensive coordinator. He was on Jones' first UH coaching staff in 1999.
Jones had received an annual base salary of $800,016, half of which was raised through private donations. He will earn $2 million annually from SMU. He rejected UH's three counter offers of $1.1 million annually, $1.3 million per year and a minimum of $1.5 million per season.
McMackin yesterday said he will wait until this morning to comment.
McMackin and George Lumpkin, the associate head coach during Jones' nine-year tenure at UH, were the only confirmed candidates to interview with the nine-member search committee last night. Manoa chancellor Virginia Hinshaw and acting athletic director Carl Clapp were co-chairs.
To ensure privacy, the interviews were held at an undisclosed hotel between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. McMackin and Lumpkin were told they had 40 minutes to report to the interview after receiving directions and instructions by telephone.
McMackin entered as the overwhelming favorite, receiving public endorsements from Jones; Na Koa, the football program's booster club; and assistant coaches Jeff Reinebold and Rich Miano. Even Lumpkin said he supported McMackin's candidacy.
More than two hours after the meeting, McMackin was offered the job.
McMackin has an impressive portfolio. He was the defensive coordinator when the University of Miami had the nation's top-ranked defense, and when the Seattle Seahawks set the National Football League record with 14 defensive touchdowns.
He also was the defensive coordinator at Texas Tech, and an assistant coach with the San Francisco 49ers.
In his two seasons at UH, the Warriors were a combined 21-5.
Miano, who coached the defensive backs last season; receivers coach Ron Lee; linebackers coach Cal Lee; and Lumpkin will remain on staff.
According to people familiar with the situation:
Ron Lee will be promoted to offensive coordinator.
Lee, who was McMackin's offensive coordinator at Oregon Tech, will run an offense that is similar to Jones' four-wide attack. Lee's offense has fewer routes, but more reads, and thus more plays. It also features more of the running game.
Cal Lee will be named as the defensive coordinator.
Lee is the most successful high school football coach in Hawai'i history, winning 15 O'ahu Prep Bowls or state championships. In 21 seasons as Saint Louis' head coach, Lee amassed a record of 241-32-5.
Miano will receive an expanded role.
Miano, who joined UH as a walk-on, went on to become an All-Western Athletic Conference safety and 11-year NFL veteran. Under Jones, Miano was in charge of the walk-on program and served as the pro-football and all-star-game liaison. He recruited Heisman Trophy finalist Colt Brennan; linebacker Adam Leonard; safety Leonard Peters; tackles Tala Esera and Keith AhSoon; defensive ends Melila Purcell III, David Veikune and Amani Purcell; running back Leon Wright-Jackson; defensive tackle Isa'ako Sopoaga, and guard Larry Sauafea.
Former Warriors Nick Rolovich and Brian Smith are expected to be invited to join the staff as assistant coaches.
Rolovich, a record-setting quarterback for the Warriors in 2001, played several years in the Arena Football League. He has been the quarterback coach at City College of San Francisco the past two seasons. CCSF won the California championship in 2007. The California winner also is considered to be the national champion.
Rolovich coached quarterbacks Zach Lee, who is competing for the starting job at Nebraska, and former Saint Louis School player Jeremiah Masoli, who was named to a junior college All-America team.
Rolovich has a master's degree.
Smith, a former center, was Rolovich's UH roommate in 2000 and 2001. He served as a graduate assistant at Oregon State under former UH line coach Mike Cavanaugh. Smith is the offensive line coach at Portland State.
"He's going to be a great offensive line coach for Hawai'i," Cavanaugh said. "He knows the system. He knows all of the calls. He's a real sharp guy. I tell you what, he'll be a great addition."
Reach Stephen Tsai at [email protected].
HawaiiWarriorBeat.com Editor
Greg McMackin
Jones' successor is expected to receive $1.1 million annually.
Advertiser library photo
Former Hawai'i defensive coordinator Greg McMackin had the endorsement of many, including the players.
RICHARD AMBO | The Honolulu Advertiser
Greg McMackin last night accepted an offer to become the University of Hawai'i head football coach, The Advertiser learned.
McMackin will be introduced as June Jones' successor during a news conference at 8 this morning in the Ed Wong Hospitality Room in the Stan Sheriff Center. Jones resigned last week to become Southern Methodist University's head coach.
McMackin is set to receive an annual financial package of about $1.1 million, according to people familiar with the situation. UH is expected to fully fund the salary, which would make him the highest-paid state employee.
McMackin earned $110,000 last season, his second stint as the Warriors' defensive coordinator. He was on Jones' first UH coaching staff in 1999.
Jones had received an annual base salary of $800,016, half of which was raised through private donations. He will earn $2 million annually from SMU. He rejected UH's three counter offers of $1.1 million annually, $1.3 million per year and a minimum of $1.5 million per season.
McMackin yesterday said he will wait until this morning to comment.
McMackin and George Lumpkin, the associate head coach during Jones' nine-year tenure at UH, were the only confirmed candidates to interview with the nine-member search committee last night. Manoa chancellor Virginia Hinshaw and acting athletic director Carl Clapp were co-chairs.
To ensure privacy, the interviews were held at an undisclosed hotel between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. McMackin and Lumpkin were told they had 40 minutes to report to the interview after receiving directions and instructions by telephone.
McMackin entered as the overwhelming favorite, receiving public endorsements from Jones; Na Koa, the football program's booster club; and assistant coaches Jeff Reinebold and Rich Miano. Even Lumpkin said he supported McMackin's candidacy.
More than two hours after the meeting, McMackin was offered the job.
McMackin has an impressive portfolio. He was the defensive coordinator when the University of Miami had the nation's top-ranked defense, and when the Seattle Seahawks set the National Football League record with 14 defensive touchdowns.
He also was the defensive coordinator at Texas Tech, and an assistant coach with the San Francisco 49ers.
In his two seasons at UH, the Warriors were a combined 21-5.
Miano, who coached the defensive backs last season; receivers coach Ron Lee; linebackers coach Cal Lee; and Lumpkin will remain on staff.
According to people familiar with the situation:
Ron Lee will be promoted to offensive coordinator.
Lee, who was McMackin's offensive coordinator at Oregon Tech, will run an offense that is similar to Jones' four-wide attack. Lee's offense has fewer routes, but more reads, and thus more plays. It also features more of the running game.
Cal Lee will be named as the defensive coordinator.
Lee is the most successful high school football coach in Hawai'i history, winning 15 O'ahu Prep Bowls or state championships. In 21 seasons as Saint Louis' head coach, Lee amassed a record of 241-32-5.
Miano will receive an expanded role.
Miano, who joined UH as a walk-on, went on to become an All-Western Athletic Conference safety and 11-year NFL veteran. Under Jones, Miano was in charge of the walk-on program and served as the pro-football and all-star-game liaison. He recruited Heisman Trophy finalist Colt Brennan; linebacker Adam Leonard; safety Leonard Peters; tackles Tala Esera and Keith AhSoon; defensive ends Melila Purcell III, David Veikune and Amani Purcell; running back Leon Wright-Jackson; defensive tackle Isa'ako Sopoaga, and guard Larry Sauafea.
Former Warriors Nick Rolovich and Brian Smith are expected to be invited to join the staff as assistant coaches.
Rolovich, a record-setting quarterback for the Warriors in 2001, played several years in the Arena Football League. He has been the quarterback coach at City College of San Francisco the past two seasons. CCSF won the California championship in 2007. The California winner also is considered to be the national champion.
Rolovich coached quarterbacks Zach Lee, who is competing for the starting job at Nebraska, and former Saint Louis School player Jeremiah Masoli, who was named to a junior college All-America team.
Rolovich has a master's degree.
Smith, a former center, was Rolovich's UH roommate in 2000 and 2001. He served as a graduate assistant at Oregon State under former UH line coach Mike Cavanaugh. Smith is the offensive line coach at Portland State.
"He's going to be a great offensive line coach for Hawai'i," Cavanaugh said. "He knows the system. He knows all of the calls. He's a real sharp guy. I tell you what, he'll be a great addition."
Reach Stephen Tsai at [email protected].
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by FWMustangGirl » Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:44 am
Glad you have your guy. I'm sorry he won't be coming here, but I know this means good things for UH. Congrats!
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by perunapower » Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:06 am
Congrats on the hire! I guess we'll have to stop the Hawaii fans held hostage thread (if it hasn't been already). Like FWMG said, I'm sorry he didn't end up coming here, but you guys have a really good coach now (and you didn't even have to wait 2 months 
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by Pony^ » Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:16 am
So, does Reinebold come to SMU?
McMackin's staff taking shape
Advertiser Staff
Greg McMackin's likely new additions to his University of Hawaii football staff will have a Warrior flavor.
McMackin last night accepted an offer to become UH head football coach, replacing June Jones. Jones left last week after nine seasons as UH coach to become head coach at Southern Methodist.
According to people familiar with the situation, former UH players Nick Rolovich and Brian Smith are expected to be invited to join the UH staff as assistant coaches.
Rolovich, who has been the quarterback coach at City College of San Francisco the past two seasons, could replace former UH quarterback coach Dan Morrison, who joined Jones at SMU.
Last season, City College of San Francisco won the California championship, a title that also is considered the national champion.
In 2001, Rolovich led the Warriors on an amazing run in which he ended the season with three consecutive 500-yard passing games.
After replaciing an injured Timmy Chang, Rolovich helped UH win eight of its final nine games, culminating with a 72-45 victory over then unbeaten Brigham Young Dec. 8. In that game, Rolovich threw for 543 yards and a school-record eight touchdowns.
Also during that stretch, Rolovich completed 233 of 405 passes for 3,361 yards and 34 touchdowns.
Despite helping UH finish with a 9-3 record, the Warriors had no bowl to go to since there was no bowl game in Hawaii. A bowl game returned to Hawaii the next season.
Rolovich, who has a master's degree, played several years in the Arena Football League. In March 2007, he played for the Dresden Monarchs in the German Football League. A month later, he signed with the Las Vegas Gladiators.
While at CCSF, Rolovich coached quarterbacks Zach Lee, who is competing for the starting job at Nebraska, and former Saint Louis School player Jeremiah Masoli, who was named to a junior college All-America team.
Smith, a former center, was Rolovich's UH roommate in 2000 and 2001. He served as a graduate assistant at Oregon State under former UH line coach Mike Cavanaugh. Smith is the offensive line coach at Portland State. He could fill the opening created when Dennis McKnight, as well as Wes Suan, left to join Jones.
"He's going to be a great offensive line coach for Hawaii," Cavanaugh said of Smith.
"He knows the system. He knows all of the calls. He's a real sharp guy. I tell you what, he'll be a great addition."
Other current UH assistnt coaches, Rich Miano, who coached the defensive backs last season; receivers coach Ron Lee; linebackers coach Cal Lee; and associate head coach George Lumpkin, will remain on staff.
The Lee brothers will assume offensive and defensive coordinator duties, according to people familiar with the situation.
Ron Lee, who was McMackin's offensive coordinator at Oregon Tech, will be offensive coordinator. Lee will run an offense that is similar to Jones' four-wide attack. Lee's offense has fewer routes, but more reads, and thus more plays. It also features more of the running game.
Cal Lee, Ron's younger brother, will be defensive coordinator.
Lee is the most successful high school football coach in Hawaii history, winning 15 Oahu Prep Bowls or state championships. In 21 seasons as Saint Louis' head coach, Lee amassed a record of 241-32-5.
Miano will receive an expanded role.
Miano, who joined UH as a walk-on player from Kaiser High, went on to become an All-Western Athletic Conference safety and 11-year NFL veteran. Under Jones, Miano was in charge of the walk-on program and served as the pro-football and all-star-game liaison. He recruited Heisman Trophy finalist Colt Brennan, linebacker Adam Leonard, safety Leonard Peters, tackles Tala Esera and Keith AhSoon, defensive ends Melila Purcell III, David Veikune and Amani Purcell, running back Leon Wright-Jackson, defensive tackle Isa'ako Sopoaga, and guard Larry Sauafea.
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... 17508.html
McMackin's staff taking shape
Advertiser Staff
Greg McMackin's likely new additions to his University of Hawaii football staff will have a Warrior flavor.
McMackin last night accepted an offer to become UH head football coach, replacing June Jones. Jones left last week after nine seasons as UH coach to become head coach at Southern Methodist.
According to people familiar with the situation, former UH players Nick Rolovich and Brian Smith are expected to be invited to join the UH staff as assistant coaches.
Rolovich, who has been the quarterback coach at City College of San Francisco the past two seasons, could replace former UH quarterback coach Dan Morrison, who joined Jones at SMU.
Last season, City College of San Francisco won the California championship, a title that also is considered the national champion.
In 2001, Rolovich led the Warriors on an amazing run in which he ended the season with three consecutive 500-yard passing games.
After replaciing an injured Timmy Chang, Rolovich helped UH win eight of its final nine games, culminating with a 72-45 victory over then unbeaten Brigham Young Dec. 8. In that game, Rolovich threw for 543 yards and a school-record eight touchdowns.
Also during that stretch, Rolovich completed 233 of 405 passes for 3,361 yards and 34 touchdowns.
Despite helping UH finish with a 9-3 record, the Warriors had no bowl to go to since there was no bowl game in Hawaii. A bowl game returned to Hawaii the next season.
Rolovich, who has a master's degree, played several years in the Arena Football League. In March 2007, he played for the Dresden Monarchs in the German Football League. A month later, he signed with the Las Vegas Gladiators.
While at CCSF, Rolovich coached quarterbacks Zach Lee, who is competing for the starting job at Nebraska, and former Saint Louis School player Jeremiah Masoli, who was named to a junior college All-America team.
Smith, a former center, was Rolovich's UH roommate in 2000 and 2001. He served as a graduate assistant at Oregon State under former UH line coach Mike Cavanaugh. Smith is the offensive line coach at Portland State. He could fill the opening created when Dennis McKnight, as well as Wes Suan, left to join Jones.
"He's going to be a great offensive line coach for Hawaii," Cavanaugh said of Smith.
"He knows the system. He knows all of the calls. He's a real sharp guy. I tell you what, he'll be a great addition."
Other current UH assistnt coaches, Rich Miano, who coached the defensive backs last season; receivers coach Ron Lee; linebackers coach Cal Lee; and associate head coach George Lumpkin, will remain on staff.
The Lee brothers will assume offensive and defensive coordinator duties, according to people familiar with the situation.
Ron Lee, who was McMackin's offensive coordinator at Oregon Tech, will be offensive coordinator. Lee will run an offense that is similar to Jones' four-wide attack. Lee's offense has fewer routes, but more reads, and thus more plays. It also features more of the running game.
Cal Lee, Ron's younger brother, will be defensive coordinator.
Lee is the most successful high school football coach in Hawaii history, winning 15 Oahu Prep Bowls or state championships. In 21 seasons as Saint Louis' head coach, Lee amassed a record of 241-32-5.
Miano will receive an expanded role.
Miano, who joined UH as a walk-on player from Kaiser High, went on to become an All-Western Athletic Conference safety and 11-year NFL veteran. Under Jones, Miano was in charge of the walk-on program and served as the pro-football and all-star-game liaison. He recruited Heisman Trophy finalist Colt Brennan, linebacker Adam Leonard, safety Leonard Peters, tackles Tala Esera and Keith AhSoon, defensive ends Melila Purcell III, David Veikune and Amani Purcell, running back Leon Wright-Jackson, defensive tackle Isa'ako Sopoaga, and guard Larry Sauafea.
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by UH50 » Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:00 am
I think a lot of players did come to Hawaii because McMackin is a pretty good recruiter. Although many players came because of the offense Hawaii runs. If you were a reciever or QB, wouldn`t that be great for you? I think that`s why 2 of JJ`s QB recruits bailed from UH and decided to follow JJ to SMU. Not at all bitter by any means. Tyler Graunke is a really good QB and we are set for next season. I think SMU will definitely be alright next season and will be loaded with good QB`S. Wis you guys all the best.
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by smu diamond m » Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:21 am
Not too bad... 1000% raise...
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by SMU2007 » Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:39 am
on a slightly different note, did anyone notice that one of the top WRs in the country is looking at TT? just a good example of a great athlete choosing a less prestigious school based on the system they have in place that can highlight his skills. hopefully JJ can continue highlighting QBs and we can bring some good QB/WRs in over the next few yrs.
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by Big Hoss » Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:43 am
SMU2007 wrote:on a slightly different note, did anyone notice that one of the top WRs in the country is looking at TT? just a good example of a great athlete choosing a less prestigious school based on the system they have in place that can highlight his skills. hopefully JJ can continue highlighting QBs and we can bring some good QB/WRs in over the next few yrs.
True, and I think the production of TT alum Wes Welker this season with New England has shown that receivers from that system can be productive in the NFL.
Now Welker just needs to cut off that porn mustache he's been working on.
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by Chuck Norris » Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:14 am
reinebold is already at smu
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