The three-week training camp opens Aug. 9 on the Manoa campus.

Jones confirmed that he has the position down to three finalists, including his mentor Darrell "Mouse" Davis, pared from an original list of six. Jones said all have NFL experience.

"But nothing is a done deal," Jones said. "There are people who may think they know but that would be wrong. Right now it is premature to say I've decided upon a coach."

Davis, who is head coach of the San Diego Riptide of the arena2 league, said he has not been offered the job. "He (Jones) is still contemplating his different (options) and what he needs to do," Davis said. "There's been no final decision at this point."

Davis said, "we're in the middle of a season and in the hunt for a playoff berth."

UH has had an opening since Tyson Helton left in March for a job at the University of Memphis where his brother, Clay, coaches.

Frank Gansz, who is in retirement after two decades in the NFL, worked with the Warriors in spring practice.