Tiffers: Josh Taylor

October 1, 2009 | No Comments

Resident Rob and Russ Go-Getter, Tiff Wells, caught up with another dominant volleyball player that will have gone through the dynasty and tradition that is Punahou volleyball…Junior Josh Taylor.
Standing at 6′7, Taylor already has won a Gold Medal at the Junior Olympics and a HHSAA state volleyball title, despite only playing for three years. [...]

Resident Rob and Russ Go-Getter, Tiff Wells, recently sat down with Iolani senior, two-sport athlete and University of Hawaii bound Breland Almadova. Playing under legendary coaches, Almadova dominated on both the football field and baseball diamond. From defending the ILH and State Division II crowns on the gridiron to bringing home the first ILH [...]

Resident Rob and Russ Go-Getter, Tiff Wells, sat down with Kamehameha Schools two-sport athlete Micah Christenson prior to his trip to Atlanta for the Junior Olympics with the Outrigger 17s volleyball team.
Christenson talked about the honor of bringing the state basketball crown back to the school on the hill for the first time since 1992, [...]

UFC Star Chris Leben, new Hawaii resident and owner of the Ultimate Fighting School in Manoa, dropped by the show on Tuesday to discuss Brock Lesner’s UFC 100 post-fight tirade, sparring with UH Football player Jake Hune, and his impending beat down of Jake Rosholt in UFC 102.
Chris Leben Interview - 07/14/2009

Former UH Quarterback Garrett Gabriel dropped by the show to discuss beating BYU, beating BYU, and, well, beating BYU. Did I mention that he beat BYU?
Garrett Gabriel Interview - 07/14/2009

When I found out that two of my buddies, Jericho and TimboSlice, were competing in the 2009 Hawaiian Islands Bodybuilding competition, my first thought was NOT, “Wow, I really want to go.” It was more along the lines of, “dudes in thongs and chicks that look like dudes in thongs? Thanks, but no.” [...]

Former Warrior All-American and 2nd year Dolphins Receiver Davone Bess dropped by the show to talk with Rob about being a victim of identity theft on the internet. A fake D-Bess Twitter account caused problems after the “fake D-Bess” contacted charities and even called out Titans Runningback Chris Johnson. Bess also spoke of [...]

Last week, the Cleveland Caveliers went all-in with their trade for Shaquille O’Neal. Are the Cavs the new favorite? Was it a complete mistake? The sparks fly as Rob, Russ, Reverend Felipe, Jake, and the loyal members of Chee-Hoo Nation throw down about (literally) the BIGGEST trade of the off-season.
Shaq Talk - [...]

I’ve never met a beer I didn’t like.
Well, actually, that’s not true. My freshman year in college, my buddy Jon-E bought a twelve pack of this foul swill called Blatz. Yes, Blatz. I believe the name comes from what you spend the next day doing. (”Sorry, dude. I can’t play ball right now. [...]

Resident Rob and Russ Go-Getter, Tiff Wells, recently sat down with Iolani senior, two-sport athlete and University of Hawaii bound Breland Almadova. During his days with Raiders, Almodova dominated on both the football field and baseball diamond. Now, he’s decided to hang up his football pads in favor of a baseball glove for [...]

Aiea Boy and Atlanta Braves scout Dan Cox returned to the Rob and Russ Show on Thursday to chat about players with local ties selected in the MLB First Year Player Draft, provide thoughts on Sam Spangler and Vinnie Catricala returning to UH, gives the inside scoop on being the first player to sit down [...]

Former Warrior and current Dallas Cowboys punter Mat McBriar dropped by the show on Thursday to discuss being named to the Star Bulletin’s Centurions list of the Top 100 UH football players of all time, the status of his rehab from the foot fracture he suffered last year, and gives his thoughts on Dallas possibly [...]

I want to tell you that the Lakers were far better than the Magic.
I want to tell you that Phil Jackson put on a coaching clinic for the ages and thoroughly outclassed Stan Van Gundy.
I want to tell you that Dwight Howard established himself as a bonafide NBA super-duper-star.
I want to tell you that [...]

Dave Reardon dropped by the show on Tuesday to discuss the upcoming changes to Hawaii High School Athletics in response to the State’s current economic struggles, the Star Bulletin’s upcoming look at the Top 100 UH Football Players in All-Time and, most importantly, his preference of intro music.
Reardon announced that the HHSAA was discussing State [...]

Hawaii Pacific University Basketball Coach Tony Sellitto dropped by the show to discuss the late Pio Sagapolutele, the legacy of Phil Jackson, and Tony’s return to Hawaii Pacific University.
Sellitto said he thinks Phil Jackson is one of the greatest coaches of all time, but “It’s always hard to pick the best.” Sellitto says that [...]