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In football practices this week, Hawaii’s defense was restless.
Adhering to defensive coordinator Legi Suiaunoa’s animated instructions, the Rainbow Warriors went through drills, repeated them when they erred, ferociously maneuvered through blocks, and bear-hugged ballcarriers. They also followed Suiaunoa’s mantra: celebrate when you make a play, fix it when you don’t.
This season, the Warriors’ defense has been under continuous repair. Opponents are averaging 474.2 yards and 37.2 points per game. The Warriors have struggled on first down (8.1 yards per play), on third down (52 percent conversions) and in the red zone (80 percent scoring).