This teams are not entirely irresistible, nor entirely immovable: Hawaii’s defense is pretty good, however, particularly considering the speed with which the U.H. offense matriculates the ball down the field. So let’s change that old, familiar phrase — “What happens when irresistible Oklahoma meets immovable Nebraska?” — for something a bit different, a bit more fitting for tonight’s Hawaii Bowl — What happens when the scoreboard operator at Honolulu’s Aloha Stadium collapses from exhaustion?

This is always a fun, entertaining, high-scoring affair; in one instance, the Hawaii Bowl combined points with a rather raucous brawl: the 2003 version, pitting the Warriors against Houston, ended with the two teams exchanging punches, kicks and helmets along the 50-yard line.

I doubt we’ll see a “Roadhouse”-style atmosphere at the end of tonight’s game, though we shouldn’t lack for fireworks. These are two enormously tal

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With yesterday’s news still fresh in our minds, let’s prepare ourselves for the upcoming onslaught of names — both realistic and far-fetched — soon to be associated with the open position at Florida. Let’s throw Jon Gruden’s name out there first, then immediately dismiss it. While Florida is a far better spot than Miami (Fla.), Gruden’s statement regarding that position seemed to close the door on him accepting a position on the college ranks. Bob Stoops will be bandied about: don’t forget that Stoops was Steve Spurrier’s defensive coordinator when the Gators won the national title in 1996. But what of two names, two more logical names, both of whom are more closely associated with Florida’s more recent success?

The first is Dan Mullen; the second is Charlie Strong, Meyer’s defensive coordinator and the first-year coach at Louisville. Both are qualified me

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