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UCLA vs. Hawaii Prediction, Odds, Key Players to Watch for College Football Week 1

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August 27, 2024

UCLA vs. Hawaii Prediction, Odds, Key Players to Watch for College Football Week 1

UCLA begins its Big 10 tenure on the road against Hawaii in nonconference action, one of the more intriguing matchups as the new-look Bruins adapt to first-year head coach Deshaun Foster.

Foster’s Bruins head to the island to take on Hawaii, who had a Week 0 matchup against Delaware State, playing through a wind storm and cycling in players throughout, making it tough to gauge the state of the Rainbow Warriors heading into this matchup.

There are plenty of questions ahead of this Week 1 matchup, let’s try to answer them with our full betting preview!

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Total: 54.5 (Over -110/Under -110)

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

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Ethan Garbers: The veteran signal-caller will be tasked with keeping the Bruins offense afloat, transitioning from Chip Kelly to Eric Bieniemy’s scheme in 2024. Garbers has been more than capable at different points with the Bruins and will try to provide some stability to the position.

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Brayden Schager: It was tough sledding for Schager in the opener due to some inclement weather, completing only 50% of his passes for 203 yards with two passing touchdowns. However, he showcased his legs with 38 yards on the ground on 10 rushes, adding two touchdowns. Can Schager, who passed for 3,542 yards and 26 touchdowns, showcase his growth in a big spot against the Bruins?

It’s tough to get a gauge for both teams heading into this one as Hawaii took some tangible steps forward in year two of head coach Timmy Chang’s tenure in 2023, but still ranked 90th in EPA/Play with a porous offensive line that was 115th in sacks allowed.

While the Bruins’ defense will certainly take a step back, returning only 52% of its production on a top 20 unit, the defense should have more than enough capabilities to keep a lid on the Rainbow Warriors offense with a shaky offensive line.

Meanwhile, Hawaii’s defense has plenty of holes, but I’m not prepared to say that Bieniemy’s and the Bruins’ offense will be humming so quickly on the road against Hawaii. UCLA was a national average offense in terms of EPA/Play last season, and I believe that the team will take some time to gel around the returning Garbers, only returning 46% of its production last season.

Further, is UCLA going to be running up the score in this one? Garbers had only four big-time throws last season with more than two-thirds of his passes going less than 10 yards. With Bieniemy’s offensive scheme coming from the pro ranks, will the Bruins play more methodically?

There are too many questions to trust both offenses right away, I’ll side with the under.

PICK: UNDER 54.5

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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Closure and courage: Man faces justice following teen’s abduction from West Hawaii beach

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January 1, 2025

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Closure and courage: Man faces justice following teen’s abduction from West Hawaii beach

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A Hawaii Island man accused of abducting a 15-year-old girl and holding her captive in a bus on his Hilo property two years ago pleaded no contest to multiple charges in a Kona courtroom Tuesday morning.

Cher Angelel spoke on behalf of her daughter, Mikella, after the hearing.

The family expressed deep gratitude, thanking everyone who had a part in not only bringing the teen home, but also those who have helped to deliver justice in this years-long case.

“Today is the beginning of the end,” Angelel said. “There aren’t enough thanks for people that really stepped up. Way too many people to name. But you know who you are and we are so endlessly grateful for your support and help.”

Duncan Mahi pleaded no contest to two counts of kidnapping and one count of sexual assault in connection with the two-day crime spree that spanned Hawaii Island before the teen managed to escape in Hilo with the help of two good Samaritans who recognized her at a restaurant.

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Attorney Jeffrey Foster said, “A plea of no contest basically means that the defendant does not plead guilty, but he also agrees not to contest the charges against him.”

According to the plea agreement, Mahi will spend no less than 20 years behind bars.

It also means Mikella and the boy who was with her at the time of the abduction won’t have to testify at a trial.

“They are seniors in high school and ready to get on with their lives and not having a trial will definitely be a good thing for all of us,” said Angelel.

Today, Mikella is about to turn 18. Angelel said she is doing phenomenal.

“She has risen above it,” Angelel said. “She’s gotten on with her life. She’s a straight-A student. She’s applying for colleges, applying for scholarships. She’s going places in life.”

Angelel credits her daughter’s intelligence for helping bring her captor to justice.

“And I really want young women to really know what my daughter did to save herself and learn from her,” she said. “Memorizing his license plate from the very get-go. She left hair in the school bus he was keeping her in for DNA. She really did things that helped out the police.”

Mahi’s sentencing is scheduled for March 14 at 8:30 a.m. in Kona.

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Driver arrested after bicyclist fatally struck on Big Isle | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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December 31, 2024

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Driver arrested after bicyclist fatally struck on Big Isle | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

A Pahoa man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and first-degree negligent homicide after a collision resulted in the death of a bicyclist Monday, according to Hawaii island police.

The incident occurred at about 8 p.m. Monday on Kahakai Boulevard near Olao Street in Pahoa.

Police said Michael Richardson, 36, of Pahoa, was driving a 2018 Volkswagen GTI sedan east on Kahakai when he struck a man on a blue mountain bike traveling in the same direction.

Paramedics rushed the unresponsive bicyclist, apparently in his 50s, to the Hilo Benioff Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 8:55 p.m. His identification is pending, according to police, and an autopsy has been ordered to determine his cause of death.

In addition to DUI and negligent homicide, police also arrested Richardson on suspicion of driving without insurance. He remains in custody at the Hilo Police Station pending further investigation.

Witnesses to the collision or any information should contact Officer Jerome Duarte at 808- 961-2339 or Jerome.Duarte@hawaiicounty.gov. Anonymous tips may also be reported to Crime Stoppers at 808-961-8300 in Hilo.

Police said this is Hawaii Cunty’s 29th traffic fatality this year compared to 15 at the same time last year.

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First Alert Forecast: Breezy winds and fair conditions to welcome the New Year

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December 31, 2024

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First Alert Forecast: Breezy winds and fair conditions to welcome the New Year

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Typical trade wind weather is expected for most of this week, with moderate to breezy wind speeds and scattered showers focused over windward and mountain areas. The exception is late Tuesday into early Wednesday, when a plume of moisture is forecast to move in from the east, boosting windward showers. Trades will weaken Friday through the weekend as a front approaches from the northwest. Vog will likely increase across the state Friday through the weekend as the trades weaken and veer out of the southeast.

Medium northwest swell will continue through Tuesday. A large northwest swell is forecast to arrive Wednesday and will produce advisory level surf. An even larger northwest swell will arrive this weekend. Surf along south and east facing shores is expected to remain small this week.

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