Keeping Score profiles Hawaii's athletes. Senator Bob Hogue is a father, and all-around nice guy. In his spare time, he is also a coach, broadcaster, and writer. He was formerly a Hawaii State Senator. He is now commissioner of the Pacific West Conference. His MidWeek column features people who are making a positive impact in the world of local sports.
Below are the last 5 columns written by Senator Bob Hogue
NFL Builds A Kaneohe Playground
Wednesday - January 25, 2012
By Bob Hogue
I can think of at least two very exciting things about this week’s Pro Bowl. One is that unless something unforeseen happens after MidWeek goes to press, the NFL’s likely most valuable player this season, quarterback Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers, will be on hand at Aloha Stadium to showcase his immense talents.
Read Column>>Holden Blends P.E., Academics
Wednesday - January 18, 2012
By Bob Hogue
Tom Holden has found his dream job again. After retiring as the longtime Punahou athletic director two years ago, Holden, now 64, couldn’t stay away from working with young people. So he’s signed on as the part-time physical education teacher at Liholiho Elementary School in Kaimuki. And he’s loving it!
Read Column>>Three Generations Of Harrisons
Wednesday - January 11, 2012
By Bob Hogue
Just after Norm Chow was named the new head football coach at the University of Hawaii, Kenny Harrison excitedly told his father, Richard, that he had met Coach Chow at the Governor’s reception at Washington Place.
Read Column>>Sharon’s Ride For Epilepsy Support
Wednesday - January 04, 2012
By Bob Hogue
There are so many great sporting events on Oahu in January from the Sony Open to the NFL Pro Bowl to WAC and PacWest basketball and high school sports, and much more. But one of the fastest-growing sports in which you can participate this month is Sharon’s Ride-Run-Walk for Epilepsy.
Read Column>>A New Era At UH: Chow Fun Time!
Wednesday - December 28, 2011
By Bob Hogue
This is usually the time I write my New Year’s Resolutions column, but I’m so excited about the University of Hawaii’s hiring of Norm Chow as the Warriors’ new head football coach, I’ve decided that this year’s resolutions are all about the numbersand Coach Chow.
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