We've heard your comments and suggestions. Now it's time to tell them to someone who counts — head coach Greg McMackin.

As today's guest on the Warrior Beat Show, which begins at about 11 a.m., Coach Mack will answer questions posed on this blog and the show's Cover It Live section.

To make it easier on Princess Leila, please make the questions short. We're also limiting it to one question per post.

Thanks.

OK, it's time to plan your baby luaus, weddings and funerals around these dates:

Wednesday, Feb. 10 — Super Games, 7 a.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 17 — Super Games, 7 a.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 24 — Super Games, 7 a.m.

Wednesday, March 3 — Super Games, 7 a.m.

Wednesday, March 10 — Super Games, 7 a.m

Wednesday, March 31 — Spring practice No. 1

Thursday, April 1 — Pro Day in Carson, Calif.

Friday, April 2 — Spring practice No. 2

Saturday, April 3 — Spring practice No. 3 (first day in pads)

Monday, April 5 — Spring practice No. 4

Wednesday, April 7 —Spring practice No. 5

Saturday, April 10 — Spring practice No. 6

Monday, April 12 — Spring practice No. 7

Wednesday, April 14 — Spring practice No. 8

Saturday, April 17 — Junior Day; spring practice No. 9

Monday, April 19 — Spring practice No. 10

Wednesday, April 21 — Spring practice No. 11

Saturday, April 24 — Coaches clinic; spring practice No. 12

Monday, April 26 — Spring practice No. 13

Thursday, April 29 — Spring practice No. 14

Friday, April 30 — Warrior Bowl, 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 12 — Kids Camp, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Sunday, June 13 —  Kids Camp, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Tuesday, June 15 — Skills Camp, 8 a.m.-11 a.m.

Wednesday, June  16 — Skills Camp, 8 a.m.-11 a.m.

Thursday, June 17, Skills Camp, 8 a.m.-11 a.m.

Friday, June 18, Skills Camp, 8 a.m.-11 a.m.

Tuesday, June 22 — Big Man's Camp, 8 a.m.-11 a.m.

Wednesday, June 23 — Big Man's Camp, 8 a.m.-11 a.m.

Thursday, June 24 — Big Man's Camp, 8 a.m.-11 a.m.

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Happy birthday to Frank.

The SMU football program starts its offseason conditioning program tomorrow — under former UH strength/conditioning coach Mel deLaura.

June Jones told the Warrior Beat that deLaura will be in charge of SMU's overall strength and conditioning program with an emphasis on football. The offer came after 1) Vic Viloria left SMU, 2) it was learned that deLaura had been reassigned from leading UH football's conditioning program.

Delaura will earn "close to six figures" annually, Jones said.

"He's been the best I've been around," Jones said. "He gets players ready, and he gets results on the field."

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The Warriors, meanwhile, begin their weekly Super Games Wednesday. The games, such as dodgeball and water polo — are designed to build camaraderie.

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It's not always easy to get things right the first time. We all make mistakes (which, I suppose, is why the NCAA created men's volleyball officials.)

And if you can't correct it — there were 27 amendments to the U.S. Constitution in 23 years — then you get innovative.

If I'm running Boise State, I declare the undefeated Bronos national champions, order title rings and hang banners where recruits can see them. Who's going to argue? The NCAA? The NCAA doesn't even control its football postseason. The BCS? It doesn't care as long as it cashes the TV checks. Just put a spam filter on the key word "Alabama."

And that's the same with UH's Circle of Honor. We've heard the debates and reasoning and blah, blah, blah. But another class has been announced, and I still don't see the names Garrett Gabriel, Anthony Carter, Alika Smith, MIchael Carter, Allen Allen, Niko Noga or Al Noga.

So, from now on, I'm declaring an amendment to the Circle. So, welcome aboard the late and great Patsy Mink. It doesn't matter if she didn't suit up; apparently that's not a requirement. There's a law named after her, and she's the reason UH is fielding soccer and track teams. Welcome Garrett Gabriel for sticking it to BYU twice. Welcome Michael, Anthony Carter and, if we get really annoyed, Dwight Carter, Jason Carter and June Carter Cash. (Sorry, I'm a Reese Witherspoon fan.) And, yes, the Circle is extended to the Noga brothers. Al Noga was a a first-team All-America and, more importantly, he made one of the greatest plays: knocking out two players on one play.

I'm told there is a rule going into effect that will limit the number of scholarships a school may extend each academic year.

But wait. Isn't there already a rule limiting schools to 25 initials each year and no more than 85 on a roster?

The big deal is the rule would impact gray shirts — recruits who sign in February, but do not join a team until January of the following year.

UH has favored this process because: 1) gives non-qualifiers extra time to become eligible, 2) it allows a player an extra year to develop physically as well as earn extra credits toward a degree.

UH still would be able to grayshirt a couple, I imagine, but it has to be very accurate in predicting the academic qualifiers.

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Pro Day is set  for April 1 in Carson, Calif.

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Last week, I thought men's volleyball needed to play to 25 each set to shorten matches. But after watching four matches in a row in which the officiating was, well, interesting, I figure it's better to keep playing to 30. Shortening the match would only give greater impact to bad calls.

Placekicker Tyler Hadden of California High in Whittier, Calif, has signed a letter of intent with the Warriors.

Hadden is 5 feet 11 and 175 pounds.

He has his own Web site: http://tylerhadden.com/profile.html

The Warriors had scheduled a recruiting trip for a kicker from Texas this weekend. But yesterday morning, UH learned Hadden had mad a verbal commitment with New Mexico State. The Warriors then made a scholarship offer to Hadden, who accepted. Earlier, Hadden was given a letter of intent, just in case. He signed it last night, then faxed a copy to UH. Hadden and UH are working on arrangements for a Hawaii visit.

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'In memory of the Hungry Lion, here are my favorite lions:

1. Hungry Lion.

2. Red Lion.

3. The Cowardly Lion.

4. Simba.

5. LIONS Coffee

6. Elsa.

7. MGM lion.

8. Barry Sanders.

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Happy birthday to 702 warrior nation.