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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, June 8, 2008

McMackin will be backin' latest Hall of Honor class

 •  Dozen top high school athletes to be inducted

Advertiser Staff

Hawaii news photo - The Honolulu Advertiser

New UH head football coach Greg McMackin will be the keynote speaker at tonight's banquet.

ADVERTISER LIBRARY PHOTO | April 2, 2008

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BANQUET INFO

WHAT: 12 athletes will be enshrined into The Honolulu Advertiser Hawai'i High School Athletic Association Hall of Honor.

WHEN: Today, 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: Sheraton Waikiki

SPEAKER: Greg McMackin, University of Hawai'i football coach.

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A new head coach will address the newest Hawai'i High School Athletic Association Hall of Honor class.

Greg McMackin is the University of Hawai'i's 21st head football coach, having taken the job this year after the Warriors' historic run to the Sugar Bowl.

McMackin served two stints as the Warriors' defensive coordinator in 1999 and 2007.

This past season, UH improved from 93rd nationally in total defense to 33rd. The

Warriors captured the WAC Championship both years with McMackin on staff. This past year, the UH defense ranked fifth nationally in tackles-for-loss, ninth in sacks, and 11th in interceptions while recording five defensive touchdowns.

In McMackin's first stint, the Warriors finished 9-4, won the Jeep O'ahu Bowl and became the NCAA's all-time turnaround team after a winless 0-12 season the year before. His defense, which improved from 109th to 35th nationally, accounted for five touchdowns, 17 interceptions, 33 sacks and 17 fumble recoveries.

Traffic Alert

A parade through Waikiki will be held starting at 5 p.m. today. However, drivers still will be able to get to the hotel via Lewers Street, which will be converted to a two-way street during the parade. Drivers traveling east on Ala Moana Boulevard can turn right onto Kalia Road. Continue on Kalia and turn left on Lewers then right onto Don Ho Street, which is the entrance to the Sheraton parking.