The WAC hasn’t yet announced what they’ll do about the incident, but the commissioners says that the options  could include private reprimand, public reprimand, or game suspension according to WAC rules. The university has already announced McMackin’s punishment, which is as follows:

• Forfeit of 30 days’ pay
• Annual salary reduction of 7%
• Community service with the campus’ LGBT community

That’s a pretty huge punishment, but at the same time, he’s the face of the football program at the school. Comments like what he said are unacceptable if, for no other reason, that he is part of Hawaii’s brand.

Do you think the coach’s punishment is too harsh?

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Hawaii’s McMackin Faces Punishment

Ouch.

Greg McMackin Image: Newscom

McMackin later talked to the media about the statement, saying,

“I want to officially, officially apologize. Please don’t write that statement I said as far as Notre Dame. The reason is, I don’t care about Notre Dame. But I’m not a … I don’t want to come out and have every homosexual ticked off at me. You know what I mean. Because I don’t have any problem with homosexuals. But I apologize for saying that and I’d appreciate it if you wouldn’t run that word.”

Fat chance, the reports are all over the place.

So my question for you all: Obviously, what the coach said was derogatory and wrong…but should the reporters have respected his wishes and kept the comment under wraps?

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Hawaii’s Greg McMackin Uses Slur

Hawaii Bowl Result:

Notre Dame 49, Hawaii 21

Notre Dame’s Pat Kuntz (96) leads the team in a song while celebrating the Irish’s 49-21 rout of the University of Hawaii Warriors.

Hawaii Bowl Summary: I’m not a fan of Notre Dame, and I cheered for Hawaii in this game…but I knew it was a lost cause before the first snap. You know why Notre Dame and Hawaii played in this bowl? Because ND wasn’t going to get to play otherwise and because Hawaii was the only other team that could “travel” there economically.

I’m not a fan of Clausen, but he played well and broke the ND passing record with 401 passing yards and 5 touchdowns… but I mean, Hawaii isn’t exactly known for an awesome defense. The bottom line? No big surprises in this game. Notre Dame did end a 9-loss bowl streak, so that’s good. I guess. If you’re a Notre Dame fan.

I’m not.

But at least the state’s economy saw a little boost with fans traveling to see ND play!

Overall Records: Notre Dame 7-6, Hawaii 7-7

Read more about the Hawaii Bowl:

• Hawaii Bowl Highlights at UHND.com Blog
• The State of Hawaii was a winner in the Hawaii Bowl at Sports Blog Net
• Notre Dame’s Golden Weapon shines in Hawaii Bowl at WNDU Sports Headlines

Got a link or opinion of the game? Leave a comment below!

Pictures via Newscom.

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The 2008 Hawaii Bowl

Nevada 41, Fresno State 28

• Nevada vs. Fresno State. Post-Game Notes at Wolf Pack Edge
• Nevada Runs All Over Fresno State at Sports Ultra

#10 Boise State 49, Utah State 14

• Final Score: Boise State 49 Utah State 14 at The Blue Turf

Hawaii 42, New Mexico State 30

• UH vs New Mexico State Wrap-Ups at University of Hawaii Football Fan Blog
• Aggies Fall to Hawaii, 42-30 at New Mexico State Headline News

Louisiana Tech 21, San Jose State 0

• Football Downed By Louisiana Tech at San Jose State Headline News

Other conferences: ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Conference USA, Independents, Mid-American, Mountain West, Pac-10, SEC, Sun Belt, WAC

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2008 Week 11: Blogging about the WAC

Louisiana Tech 38, Fresno State 35

• Louisiana Tech Edges Fresno State, 38-35 at Fresno State Football News
• Tech Runs Past Fresno State 38-35 at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs News

Utah State 30, Hawaii 14

• Quotes from the UH-Utah State game 11/1/08 at UH Warrior Quotes
• Utah State 30, Hawaii 14 (2008) at Gig-Hawaii
• Game Day: Utah State at The Warrior Beat

San Jose State 30, Idaho 24

• Football Posts 30-24 Win At Idaho; Now 6-3 at San Jose State Headline News

#11 Boise State 49, New Mexico State 0

• No. 11 Boise State 49, New Mexico State 0 at NCAA College Football News from Sports Snipe

Other conferences: ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Conference USA, Independents, Mid-American, Mountain West, Pac-10, SEC, Sun Belt, WAC

(check back soon if the link isn’t live yet)

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2008 Week 10: Blogging about the WAC

Army 14, LA Tech 7

• Bulldogs Fall to Army at Louisiana Tech Football News

Fresno State 30, Utah State 28

• Coaches in Defense of Their Players at Jack’s Blog
• Fresno State Wins by a Foot at The Wiz of the Odds

Idaho 20, New Mexico State 14

• Turnovers Costly in Aggies 20-14 Loss at Idaho at New Mexico State Headline News

Hawaii 38, Nevada 31

• Quotes from the UH-Nevada game 10/25/08 at UH Warrior Quotes
• Nevada struggles to stop unraveling at The Nevada Sagebrush

Other conferences: ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Conference USA, Independents, Mid-American, Mountain West, Pac-10, SEC, Sun Belt, WAC

(check back soon if the link isn’t live yet)

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2008 Week 9: Blogging about the WAC

#15 Boise State 27, Hawaii 7

• Boise State-Hawaii football statistics at Honolulu Advertiser
• Review, Injuries, Funaki, Etc. at University of Hawaii Football Fan Blog
• College Football Roundup: No. 15 Boise State Tops Hawaii at Tic News

Nevada 44, Utah State 17

• Wolf Pack Downs Utah State 44-17 at University of Nevada Football Headline News
• Pack wins big in Homecoming at The Nevada Sagebrush

Louisiana Tech 46, Idaho 14

• Louisiana Tech-Idaho key plays at Lewiston Tribune Online
• Tech Downs Idaho 46-14 at Louisiana Tech Football News

San Jose State 31, New Mexico State 14

• Aggies vs. San Jose analysis at Pugs, Ponies, and Preps

Other conferences: ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Conference USA, Independents, Mid-American, Mountain West, Pac-10, SEC, Sun Belt, WAC 

(check back soon if the link isn’t live yet)

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2008 Week 8: Blogging about the WAC

#15 Boise State against Southern Miss

• Defense good, offense bad, Southern Miss worse at One Bronco Nation Under God
• Boise State at Southern Miss. Recap at Southern Miss Football

Fresno State against Idaho

• Vandals solid in loss to Fresno State at Moscow-Pullman Daily News
• Homecoming: Idaho Vandals vs. Fresno State Bulldogs at The Collegian Online

Hawaii against Louisiana Tech

• Hawaii 24, Louisiana Tech 14 at gigi-hawaii
• Tech Loses to Hawaii at The Louisiana Tech Report

Nevada against New Mexico State

• Nevada Loses to New Mexico State at KOLO Sports

San Jose State against Utah State

• Football Routs Utah State On Homecoming, 30-7 at San Jose State Headline News

Other conferences: ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Conference USA, Independents, Mid-American, Mountain West, Pac-10, SEC, Sun Belt, WAC

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2008 Week 7: Blogging about the WAC

Football uniforms have always been a hot topic. It makes sense – if I’m going to shell out the cash for a fan jersey, I don’t want to look like a douche. There are quite a few teams getting new uniforms in 2008, so I thought I’d compile a list of links to show you. If your team is getting new uniforms and you don’t see them on this list, leave a comment to let me know!

Hawaii

Kentucky (rumored, but I couldn’t confirm)

Miami

Minnesota (not yet revealed at time of this post)

South Florida

Utah

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New NCAA Uniforms for 2008

Last night’s Sugar Bowl game against the Georgia Bulldogs was a complete and utter disaster. I’m not talking like “Ooops, I spilled coffee on my tie again.” I’m talking like “Ooops, I slept with my girlfriend’s sister last night after having too much to drink…and she’s pregnant…with twins…” When the final score is 41 – 10 in a major bowl game, it is THAT kind of fuck-up.

However, I will say one thing – Hawaii still showed a lot of heart. I’m not one to get all sappy (at least, not over football), but these guys made me a bit sentimental. Yes, they played like suck. Colt Brennen sucked last night. The whole offensive line sucked last night. The defense sucked last night. Even the special teams sucked last night.

But they did not give up…ever. That poor quarterback was sacked again and again and again, and he got up and played his heart out every time. When they got a late touchdown to raise their total points from 3 to 10, they celebrated. In the last quarter, when everyone knew that all hope was lost, they played. It wasn’t about winning anymore. It was about pride.

And I think that speaks a lot about the kind of team this is. Hawaii has a lot to be proud of.

For the record, I don’t think they were overrated. I think they were unprepared for the intensity of a bowl game.

In related news, Hawaii’s coach, Junes Jones, is apparently being wooed away to SMU. Will he leave now that Colty is gone? It’s likely (though I’m not sure he’ll go to SMU…who knows!)

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Hawaii Still Has Heart