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Former Hawaii players motivate current Warriors during homecoming

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 9:36 PM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

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Summary

Eleven members of the 1970 University of Hawaii football team visited the Manoa campus on October 17, urging the current Rainbow Warriors to keep fighting through a challenging season. The alumni participated in homecoming festivities, including the Green and White Celebration, and are set to be introduced during the UH vs. New Mexico game later today. Notable former players like Mike Biscotti and Tom Freuchtel shared their past experiences and offered words of encouragement to the 1-5 Warriors, who are looking to improve their 0-3 record in the Mountain West. Head coach Timmy Chang praised the resilience and history of past teams as a source of inspiration for current players.

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•1970 UH football alumni tour campus, inspire current players
•Homecoming celebration includes alumni introduction during game
•Mike Biscotti and Tom Freuchtel encourage Warriors to persist
•UH currently 1-5 overall, 0-3 in Mountain West
•Head coach Timmy Chang emphasizes pride and connection to past teams

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One walked with a cane. A few others showed the impact of gravity and time on their postures. Eleven members of the 1970 University of Hawaii football team toured the Manoa campus Friday with gratitude for the past and a unified message for this season’s Rainbow Warriors. “Continue to fight,” implored Mike Biscotti, the Warriors’ starting quarterback for three seasons through 1972. “They’re ...
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