When Hawai'i got the ball back, they failed to score on each of those possessions. Let's be realistic. Nobody expected UH's defense to completely shut down one of the nation's best running machines. The goal was to stuff the Texas Christian University ground game enough times so the Warrior offense could fire back. It didn't help that UH special teams averaged 33 yards a punt.
Field position is the key.
To lay blame solely on the defense would be unfair. Defensive line coach Vantz Singletary appreciated the effort. The thing we have to do is contain the play together as a unit. Just playing together and communicating and supporting one another. The Southern Methodist University team the Warriors face this weekend is nowhere near the likes of past opponents.