Hawaii’s reunion with June Jones as head coach was not to be, so the school has turned to a player from the same era.
The Rainbow Warriors announced on Saturday that they have named Timmy Chang their new head coach.
#BRADDAHHOOD pic.twitter.com/Yf20lVqg9h
— Hawaii Football (@HawaiiFootball) January 23, 2022
Chang was a legendary quarterback for Hawaii from 2000-2004. He passed for 17,072 yards, 117 touchdowns and 80 interceptions during his record-setting career.
Chang is currently a wide receivers coach at Colorado State and is being promoted all the way to head coach. His statement on the subject showed just how pumped he is for the opportunity:
This is such a likable hire for #Hawaii.
Timmy Chang statement: "This is beyond indescribable. I get to do it here in Hawai’i, where I am from. I am so proud to represent MY school and state. I’m honored to lead the BRADDAHHOOD.” https://t.co/dklBVjThSu
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) January 23, 2022
Chang, 40, has been involved in coaching since 2012. But he’s never previously served as a coordinator, so stepping all the way up to head coach is a big jump. Hawaii is hoping he will be up to the task. The school also turned around the public sentiment following its publicized conflict with June Jones.
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