{
  "id": 13457335,
  "title": "Warriors focus on themselves in road game against Arizona State",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/warriors-focus-on-themselves-in-road-game-against-arizona-state",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T16:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/warriors-focus-themselves-road-game-160700610.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Hawaii football team practiced at Arizona Lutheran Academy on Friday, preparing for their upcoming road game against Arizona State. The Warriors selected the school due to its grass field, which is more favorable compared to Arizona State's natural Bermuda grass field, Frank Kush Field. Coach Timmy Chang praised the practice, stating it was a valuable experience for his team. After the intense 75-minute workout, the Warriors came together in a circle and listened to Associate Head Coach Chris Brown deliver a speech, combining words of encouragement and life lessons. Brown emphasized that the goal was not to shock the world but to focus on performing to their highest ability. The players also congratulated Chang on his 45th birthday, expressing their mutual desire for good health.\n\nDespite the Warriors being without several key players due to injuries, including slotback Pofele Ashlock, defensive end Luther McCoy, wideout Robert Haynes, and three rotational defensive backs, they remain undeterred by their current 1-4 overall record and 0-3 in the Mountain West conference. Defensive Coordinator Dennis Thurman refused to make excuses for the team's recent struggles, stating that they would not allow such circumstances to define their performance. The team's focus is on rectifying the mistakes made in their previous loss to San Jose State, where they committed too many penalties and missed scoring opportunities. Chang acknowledged the need to bounce back from that defeat and gain valuable experience for the upcoming game.\n\nThe Warriors now have an opportunity to prove their resilience and improve upon their weaknesses by facing Arizona State. Head Coach Kenny Dillingham has reverted to his preferred offensive play-calling strategy, which is now overseen by offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo. While the team remains optimistic, they are prepared to face the challenges ahead, knowing that their performance will be judged by their progress and improvement.",
  "summary": "PHOENIX. >> It was a desert swarm of aloha at Arizona Lutheran Academy on Friday. The private high school welcomed the Hawaii football team with “aloha” signs ringing the field, where the Rainbow Warriors practiced ahead of tonight’s road game against Arizona State. The Warriors chose the school because of its grass field. ASU’s Frank Kush Field has natural Bermuda grass. “It was a really good ...",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Key Michigan State gadget player on injured list for Illinois game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/key-michigan-state-gadget-player-on-injured-list-for-illinois-game",
        "published": "2026-10-10T17:55:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}