| Hawaii Rainbow Warriors | |
| University | University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa |
|---|---|
| Conference(s) | Big West Conference (most sports) Mountain West Conference (football) Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (swimming and diving, volleyball) |
| NCAA | Division I |
| Athletics director | Ben Jay |
| Location | Honolulu, HI |
| Varsity teams | 7 |
| Football stadium | Aloha Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Stan Sheriff Center |
| Baseball stadium | Les Murakami Stadium |
| Mascot | Vili The Warrior |
| Nickname | Rainbow Warriors |
| Fight song | |
| Colors | Green and White
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| Homepage | HawaiiAthletics.com |
The University of Hawaiʻi Warriors, University of Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors, or University of Hawaiʻi Rainbows are the team names of the men's sports programs at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UH).
Prior to the year 2000, the University of Hawaiʻi's men's teams were all referred to as the Rainbow Warriors, complemented by an athletics logo featuring a rainbow. However, in a controversial marketing strategy over which many at the University and throughout Hawaiʻi have misgivings,[1] the school changed its athletics logo to a stylized "H" and allowed each team to pick its own team name. This has led to the current situation, where the basketball, swimming and diving, and tennis teams have retained the team name of "Rainbow Warriors"; the baseball team adopted the name "Rainbows"; and the football, golf, and volleyball teams have adopted the name "Warriors".
In July 2012, almost all of the school's teams moved from the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) to the Big West Conference. However, since the Big West does not sponsor football, the Warriors football program moved to the Mountain West Conference. Since the Big West also does not sponsor swimming and diving for either sex, the Rainbow Warriors swimming and diving program moved to the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, joining the Warriors volleyball program there (neither the WAC nor Big West sponsors men's volleyball).
Current sports[]
Announced in early February 2013, new Athletics Director Ben Jay has decided to standardize the names by which the University of Hawaii at Manoa athletics teams go by. Effective in June 2013 all Men's Teams will go by the Warriors and all Women's Teams will go by Rainbow Wahine.[2]
Football[]
The Hawaiʻi Warriors football team represents UH in NCAA Division I FBS college football. The team, which is currently coached by Norm Chow, joined the Mountain West Conference in July 2012. They are the third non-BCS team to play in a BCS bowl game, having faced Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on January 1, 2008, losing to Georgia 41-10. Hawaii was ranked 10th and UGA ranked 5th in the nation. Hawaii was the only undefeated team of the 2007 season, before losing in the Sugar Bowl in January 2008.
Basketball[]
The Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors basketball team represents UH in NCAA men's competition. The school's team joined the Big West Conference in July 2012. The team's most recent appearance in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament was in 2002. The Rainbow Warriors are coached by Gib Arnold, son of former head coach Frank Arnold.
Baseball[]
The Hawaiʻi Rainbows baseball team plays at the Division I level in the Big West. The Rainbows have made one appearance in the College World Series, finishing as the runner up to champion Arizona in the 1980 College World Series.
Graduation rates[]
| Team | Nation average | UH team rate | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Baseball | 65% | 67% | Mike Trapasso |
| Rainbow Warrior Basketball | 58% | 25% | Gib Arnold |
| Warrior Football | 64% | 40% | Norm Chow |
| Warrior Golf | 77% | 64% | Ronn Miyashiro |
| Rainbow Warrior Swimming & Diving | 81% | 60% | Victor Wales |
| Rainbow Warrior Tennis | 83% | 100% | John Nelson |
| Warrior Volleyball | 73% | 50% | Charlie Wade |
Administration[]
- UH Athletic Director, Ben Jay
See also[]
- Derek Tatsuno
- Hawaii Rainbow Wahine
- List of college sports teams in the United States with different nicknames for men's and women's teams
References[]
- ↑ http://starbulletin.com/2000/07/27/sports/story1.html
- ↑ "UH makes name change for some sports teams Read more: http://www.kitv.com/sports/hawaii-sports/UH-makes-name-change-for-some-sports-teams/-/15881998/18538412/-/9686b0/-/index.html#ixzz2KvuxyYDa". KITV.com. http://www.kitv.com/sports/hawaii-sports/UH-makes-name-change-for-some-sports-teams/-/15881998/18538412/-/9686b0/-/index.html. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
External links[]
- University of Hawaiʻi Athletics
- Article about the name change
- 2005 Honolulu Advertiser article regarding student-athlete graduation rates
- 2012 Hawaii News Now article regarding Jim Donovan's removal as Athletic Director
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