Former WAC rivals squared off Friday night, with BYU thundering past Hawaii in a game that could be remembered mostly for its rush of harsh injuries.Check the national college football scoreboard right here, and look through SB Nation’s many excellent college football blogs to find your team’s community.
DT Siasau Matagiese leaves game on stretcher
Kirby Lee-US PRESSWIRE - PresswireThe scene was the same as the prior injury for Hawaii, as Matagiese had trainers rush to his aid as they called for the backboard and carefully looked him over to assess his injury. Matagiese’s injury appeared after a hit above the shoulders, and he fell awkwardly to the ground.
Losing both Matagiese and Hanohano is a big loss for the Warriors, as they were the top two players on the depth chart at defensive tackle.
Read Article >DT Geordon Hanohano leaves game on stretcher
Kirby Lee-US PRESSWIRE - PresswireHanohano fell to the ground after a hit that did not appear especially vicious. However, he did get hit in the head by a BYU offensive player before falling..
The injury occurred on a running play by BYU quarterback Taysom Hill. Trainers from both teams came to Hanohano’s aid, and were checking him out while a backboard and stretcher were brought to the field. While being carted off of the field, Hanohano did raise his hand to the Hawai’i crowd to show that he was doing OK.
Read Article >Hawai’i vs. BYU game vitals
Otto Kitsinger III - Getty ImagesThat solid Cougars run defense bodes poorly for Hawai’i head coach Norm Chow, who, despite being considered an offensive mastermind by many, has failed to get the Warriors offense firing on all cylinders in 2012. The defense has also been lackluster, allowing over 1,000 yards to USC and Nevada in the team’s two losses and surrendering 40 points per game on the season.
Game time, TV channel: 8 p.m. EST, ESPN
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