Offensively, Hawaii looks to be in great shape once again as long as Timmy Chang can stay healthy at quarterback. He showed glimpses of great promise in his 2000 freshman campaign while starting, until getting knocked out with the wrist injury last year. His task will be more difficult with the new look receiver department. However, a fireworks display on the big island is something that should continue under the direction of Head Coach June Jones. What else is new? The fireworks display just might not be of the grand finale set just yet. It is no secret that Hawaii is losing football games with defense, but look for this side of the ball to create a little more havoc with opponents as opposed to year's gone by. The front half of the group is much stronger. If the Warriors have an Achilles Heel, it will be defending the deep ball with a need for new safeties. High scoring affairs are par for the course in 2002, making those east coast early Sunday morning games something to behold for the college football junkie. A typical 13 game schedule exists on this rim of the Pacific, nothing new for Aloha Stadium. A repeat of last season's 9-3 season isn't too far off. With the new ConAgra Foods Hawaii Bowl on December 25th, the Warriors are certain not to be sitting at home for the holidays…or will they (so to speak)?

Projected 2002 record: 10-4

Passing: Timmy Chang, 83-140-6, 1100 Yards, 6 TD's

Rushing: Mike Bass, 108 att., 558 yds., 3 TD's

Receiving: Justin Colbert, 55 rec., 801 yds., 3 TD's

Scoring: Justin Ayat, 19 FG, 54 PAT, 111 pts.

Punting: Mat McBriar, 40 punts, 43.4 avg.

Kicking: Justin Ayat, 19-29 FG, 54-57 PAT, 111 pts.

Tackles: Chris Brown, 124 tot., 84 solo

Sacks: Pisa Tinoisamoa, 5 sacks

Interceptions: Kelvin Millhouse, 5 for 111 yds.

Kickoff returns: Chad Owens, 24 ret., 33.6 avg.

Punt returns: Chad Owens, 18 ret., 12.0 avg.