Timmy Chang was named the 25th head football coach at the University of Hawaii and hopes to bring the “braddah hood” back to Hawaii’s football program. Chang played quarterback for the University of Hawaii from 2000-2004. Chang threw for over 17,000 passing yards during his collegiate career and inherits a football program that hasn’t experienced a lot of winning. The Warriors went 6-7 last season and haven’t had a winning season since 2019.
Hawaii’s football program has had a lot of turnover with its head coaches. The Warriors last coach Todd Graham resigned after going 11-11 the previous two seasons. A lot of eyes will be on Timmy Chang and he will be held responsible for steering the program in the right direction.
THE BRADDAH HOOD INITIATIVE
Coach Chang is a native of Hawaii and wants to implement the brotherhood initiative for Hawaii’s football program. He wants to build a strong locker room with the right coaches and players. During an interview after national signing day, Chang said he is proud of the recruiting class. Chang recruited players from Hawaii, Samoa, and the mainland.
Chang wants players to feel welcome when they join the football program. He recruited players who represent the state well. Players who care about their teammates and treat their teammates like family were emphasized by Chang. A team that cares for one another is a crucial part of turning Hawaii’s football program around. The hope is Chang’s players will embrace the idea and win as many games as possible.
Chang’s history at the University of Hawaii.
Timmy Chang is one of the most notable football players in Hawaii’s football history. Chang finished his collegiate career with 117 touchdown passes and won the MVP award in 2003 after beating the University of Houston. Chang won 39 games as a starter and ranked second in total offensive yards with 16,910. One of his biggest victories as a starter came in 2004 against the University of Alabama. Chang was named CO-MVP with Chad Owens.
After his time at Hawaii Chang went to the NFL and was on the Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, and Philadelphia Eagles. He never started a game and finished his playing career in 2008 with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Chang enters the 2022 college football season as a rookie head coach. He previously worked at the University of Nevada from 2017-2021. Chang worked as wide receivers coach and tight ends coach.
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