The University of Hawai'i football team's training camp should come with an "assembly required" label.

The Warriors report today for a camp in which the offense has openings at the six skill positions and the defense, which struggled last season, will be reconstructed by new coordinator Jerry Glanville, who was head coach of two NFL teams.

UH head coach June Jones said his mentor, Glanville, has brought renewed enthusiasm to the program. Glanville promises to develop a defensive scheme to match the ferocity of Jones' four-wide offense, and, with Jones, develop an upbeat atmosphere.

The first rule is, Glanville said, "before a coach can criticize a player, he has to think of two great things about him. ... We're not going to fight with each other. We want to build each other up."

Here's a preview of training camp:

QUARTERBACKS

Kainoa Akina (5-11, 186, Sr.) Colt Brennan (6-3, 205, Jr.) Inoke Funaki (5-11, 190, Fr.) Anthony Gardner (5-11, 180, Fr.) Tyler Graunke (5-11, 179, Fr.) Jeff Rhode (6-5, 224, Sr.) Jack Rolovich (6-3, 221, So.).

Quick look: In June Jones' first six training camps, the quarterbacks received an equal amount of work for the first two weeks before an order was established. Because none of the five quarterbacks in camp — Akina and Rolovich report Aug. 22 — has started a game for UH, Graunke, who enters No. 1, and Brennan, a junior-college transfer, will receive the bulk of the repetitions in the battle to succeed Tim Chang. "We need to get people ready fast," said Dan Morrison, who coaches the quarterbacks. "It'll be interesting to be without Timmy. He was a fixture for so long. It'll feel different." Although Graunke and Brennan are more mobile than Chang, the Warriors won't veer much from their read-and-pass schemes. Don't expect more scrambles. "We are who we are," Morrison said. "We'll try to get the guys up to speed in what we do and evolve from that point. We don't go and change things, not when the offense has done what it's done. The players will adjust. They're good enough to adjust to what we do."

Player to watch: Graunke, who was one of three freshman quarterbacks in camp last year, quickly caught Jones' attention with his accuracy and gritty leadership. "He's a very competitive young man," Morrison said. "He's got a strong arm, a quick arm. He watched Timmy a lot, and he learned a great deal about decision-making."

RUNNING BACKS

Jazen Anderson (5-11, 220, Jr.)

Alonzo Chopp (6-0, 206, Fr.)

Chris Cole (5-9, 203, So.)

Mario Cox (5-11, 231, Fr.)

David Farmer (6-0, 248, Fr.)

Kala Latuselu (5-11, 223, Jr.)

Bryan Maneafaiga (5-8, 184, Sr.)

Kona Quinabo (5-10, 209, Fr.)

Chris Williams (6-0, 232, Jr.).

Quick look: It won't be easy to replace the tandem of West Keli'ikipi and Michael Brewster. With their mouthpiece-loosening blocks, the running back position became the sixth offensive lineman. Maneafaiga, who missed the second half of last season because of a shoulder injury, is the most elusive runner. Cox and Anderson, the younger brother of former All-Pro running back Jamal Anderson, appear to be the best blockers. Anderson has earned an associate degree, fulfilling an eligibility requirement for an incoming transfer, but is awaiting final approval of his transcripts. Quinabo, who is recovering from a broken wrist, probably will not be available for several weeks. Williams, a linebacker, is trying out at running back.

Player to watch: With his dreadlocks and build, Cox resembles Ricky Williams physically. "He's not as big as Ricky and he's not as tall, but he's a good runner," said Mouse Davis, who coaches the running backs. "On tape, he looks like the real deal to me."

RECEIVERS

WIDEOUTS

Joshua Aufai (5-11, 190, Fr.)

Ross Dickerson (5-11, 190, Jr.)

David Kaihenui (6-0, 177, Jr.)

Dylan Linkner (5-11, 188, Fr.)

Antwan Mahaley (6-4, 200, Fr.)

Chad Mock (5-11, 175, Jr.)

Ian Sample (5-10, 195, Sr.)

Jordan Slye (6-4, 210, Jr.)

Desmond Thomas (6-2, 166, Fr.).

SLOTBACKS

Aaron Bain (5-10, 190, Fr.)

Davone Bess (5-11, 190, Fr.)

Jason Ferguson (5-5, 157, So.)

Ryan Grice-Mullen (5-11, 167, Fr.)

Nate Ilaoa (5-9, 240, Sr.)

Marquez Jackson (5-8, 150, Fr.)

Brandon Matano (5-11, 165, So.)

Patrick Olchovy (5-8, 169, So.)

Michael Washington (5-7, 160, Fr.)

Quick look: Although there are no returning starters at the four receiver positions, the Warriors remain optimistic that they can receive a boost from experienced reserves — Dickerson, Ferguson, and Mock — and a deep list of recruits. Ilaoa, who started nine games during an injury-filled career, will remain at slotback for now. He worked out at running back during spring practice. Bess, a freshman who spent 15 months in a detention center before enrolling at UH in January, is poised for a breakout season. Before suffering a season-ending injury while attempting a diving catch, Sample was in line to unseat starting left wideout Jason Rivers. Rivers will miss this season because of a broken ankle. Dickerson enters as the No. 1 right wideout. But the projected lineups are written in chalk. "At the end of next week, we'll know who the guys are," said Ron Lee, who coaches the receivers.

Player to watch: Left wideout Desmond Thomas has fully recovered from an injury that forced him to redshirt as a freshman last year. The enthusiastic Thomas — he wore a UH jersey during his recruiting visit in January 2004 — has both size and quickness. "And he's tough," Lee said. "He could easily be the guy who wins the job."

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN

TACKLES

Tala Esera (6-3, 291, Jr.)

John Estes (6-3, 280, Fr.)

Paul Harmon (6-2, 266, Fr.)

Daniel Johnson (6-4, 295, Fr.)

Aaron Kia (6-4, 268, Fr.)

Keoni Steinhoff (6-2, 259, Fr.)

DANE UPERESA (6-5, 328, JR.)

GUARDS

Keith Ah Soon (6-1, 297, Fr.)

Brandon Eaton (6-2, 291, Sr.)

Letuli Laupepa (6-4, 265, Fr.)

Hercules Satele (6-2, 279, So.)

Samson Satele (6-2, 278, Jr.)

Larry Sauafea (6-2, 289, So.)

CENTERS

Derek Fa'avi (6-0, 271, Sr.)

Marques Kaonohi (6-0, 269, Jr.)

Quick look: Wes Suan, who coached the running backs last season, inherits a unit featuring six linemen who started last year. The depth enabled the line to absorb the loss of Jeremy Inferrera, who will transfer to Utah, and coach Mike Cavanaugh, who accepted a job at Oregon State. Mouse Davis coached the line in spring practice before ceding the job to Suan, who promises to improve the linemen's collective mobility. With Fa'avi fully recovered from a knee injury, Suan will postpone any plans to move his best blocker, Samson Satele, to center. Satele, who is recovering from surgery on his right shoulder, is not expected to miss practice time. Eaton will open at right guard and Esera at left tackle. Uperesa, who lost his starting job after one game as a freshman, has developed into a dominant right tackle. "He'll be hard to unseat," Suan said. The Warriors will likely rotate eight or nine linemen each game. Hercules Satele and Keith Ah Soon are the top candidates to earn extended playing time.

Player to watch: The most promising of the four recruits is Daniel Johnson, who can play either tackle or guard. "He's a health freak," Suan said. "He's always in the weight room." At 295 pounds, Johnson's body fat is 6 percent.

DEFENSIVE ENDS

Nkeruwem "Tony" Akpan (6-6, 274, Sr.)

Ikaika Alama-Francis (6-8, 250, Jr.)

Justin Faimealelei (6-1, 244, Sr.)

Fetaiagogo Fonoti (6-3, 237, Fr.)

Karl Noa (6-4, 225, So.)

Melila Purcell (6-4, 266, Sr.)

Daniel Tautofi (6-1, 244, So.)

Jacob Ingram (6-3, 225, Fr.).

Quick look: In the new blitz schemes, the ends will be required to go backward (into pass coverage) as much as forward (as pass-rushers). One of the best combo ends is Kila Kamakawiwo'ole, who is listed as an outside linebacker. "He's still part of our family," said Vantz Singletary, who coaches the defensive ends. "He's a linebacker, but in some of the things we do, he's our guy." Purcell appears to be rejuvenated when, as a motivational measure, he was demoted to third-string during the spring. Purcell has been impressive in conditioning drills this summer. "Mel's a leader up front," Singletary said. "From goal-line to nickel (coverage), he can do a lot." It is hoped Akpan, who had offseason shoulder surgery, has fully recovered.

Player to watch: Karl Noa always had a knack for the sack. If Noa is relatively healthy this season, Singletary said, "he can help us a lot."

INTERIOR LINEMEN

Renolds Fruean (6-4, 270, Jr.)

Saul Gamondi (6-3, 275, Fr.)

Raphael Ieru (6-4, 330, Fr.)

Kahai LaCount (6-2, 297, So.)

Fale Laeli (6-1, 296, Fr.)

Michael Lafaele (6-1, 297, So.)

Regan Mauia (6-0, 330, Jr.)

Nathan McKay (6-3, 265, Fr.)

Rocky Savaiigaea (6-3, 290, Fr.)

Siave Seti (5-10, 315, Jr.)

Ammon Tong (6-0, 254, So.)

Clarence Tuioti-Mariner (5-11, 261, Fr.)

Keala Watson (6-2, 299, Fr.)

Lawrence Wilson (6-1, 300, Jr.)

Quick look: Whether the Warriors use two tackles or only a nose guard, the aim is the same. "We've got to eat up (offensive lineman) and let the linebackers and safeties make the tackles," Singletary said. Three freshmen who missed all or most of last season — Watson (blood disorder), Laeli (double shoulder surgery) and Tuioti-Mariner (shoulder surgery) — have been medically cleared to play. Wilson, who signed a year ago but spent last season completing outstanding school work, also will be in camp. Last month, Wilson bench pressed 500 pounds. With LaCount and Mauia also expected to compete for extended playing time, Lafaele has been given the choice of staying or returning to the offensive line.

Player to watch: Singletary projects Tuioti-Mariner to become an "outstanding nose guard. He's stronger than strong, and he has that stone-cold demeanor. If I ever opened a club, he's my bouncer."

LINEBACKERS

OUTSIDE

C.J. Allen-Jones (6-2, 204, So.)

Victor Fergestrom (5-9, 206, Jr.)

Kila Kamakawiwo'ole (6-3, 241, Sr.)

R.J. Kiesel-Kauhane (6-1, 210, Fr.)

Micah Lau (5-9, 200, So.)

Tyson Kafentzis (6-1, 201, Fr.)

Tanuvasa Moe (5-11, 210, Sr.)

Khevin Peoples (5-11, 200, Fr.)

INSIDE

Chris Assily (6-0, 220, Fr.)

Ikaika Curnan (5-10, 221, Sr.)

Alika Durington (6-1, 230, Jr.)

Solomon Elimimian (6-1, 220, Fr.)

B.J. Fruean (6-2, 185, Fr.)

Brad Kalilimoku (5-11, 201, Jr.)

Adam Leonard (6-2, 225, Fr.)

Timo Paepule (6-0, 241, So.)

Blake Robinson (6-4, 245, Jr.)

Rustin Saole (5-11, 243, So.)

Brashton Satele (6-2, 240, Fr.)

Outlook: During spring practice, Glanville developed the "spotlight" system, a form of pupil of the day, in which one player is featured during drills and film sessions. "The players loved it," Glanville said. "It made them feel special." On a larger scale, Glanville's schemes will call on each linebacker to provide a special skill — Moe's tackling, Kalilimoku's range, Leonard's power. Glanville is expected to rotate linebackers en masse and play the freshmen, such as Leonard, Satele, Elimimian, Fruean and Kiesel-Kauhane.

Player to watch: Cal Lee, who coaches the inside linebackers, said Fruean "plays with passion and he can run. He runs effortless. There's a knack to running. He runs gracefully. He covers ground. He runs like a deer."

DEFENSIVE BACKS

CORNERBACKS

Ulysses Dalton (6-1, 180, Fr.)

JoPierre Davis (6-1, 200, Fr.)

Guyton Galdeira (5-7, 155, Fr.)

Omega Hogan (5-9, 164, Sr.)

Ryan Keomaka (5-10, 157, So.)

Keao Monteilh (5-10, 171, So.)

Turmarian Moreland (6-0, 194, Sr.)

Kenny Patton (6-0, 187, Jr.)

George Perry (5-11, 177, Fr.)

KayBrin Stevenson (6-0, 170, Fr.)

Devion Volta-Johnson (5-10, 180, Fr.)

SAFETIES

Kirk Alexander (6-4, 217, Fr.)

Lamar Broadway (5-11, 175, Sr.)

Anapuni Coleman (6-1, 195, So.)

Nick Hill (5-11, 190, Jr.)

Landon Kafentzis (6-0, 194, Sr.)

Michael Malala (6-2, 195, Jr.)

Lono Manners (5-10, 204, Sr.)

A.J. Martinez (5-10, 180, So.)

Erik Pedersen (6-1, 195, Fr.)

Leonard Peters (6-1, 200, Sr.)

Dane Porlas (5-10, 172, Fr.)

Outlook: Last year, the safeties split the field, aligned in left and right sections. This season, they return to the traditional roles of free safety (Peters) and strong safety (Manners). Rich Miano, who coaches the secondary, said the new coverages gives Peters, who can run 40 yards in 4.4 seconds, the freedom to roam the secondary. Manners, who plays like a linebacker, will help on run coverages. Patton is expected to emerge as the top cover defender.

Player to watch: Ryan Keomaka, second fastest behind Peters, will be used as the nickel back in schemes involving five defensive backs.

SPECIAL TEAMS

PLACEKICKER

Daniel Kelley (6-3, 210, Fr.)

Jeremy Shibata (5-10, 185, Fr.)

PUNTER

Kurt Milne (6-0, 204, Jr.)

Outlook: The Warriors are hopeful placekicker Nolan Miranda, who left the team because of personal reasons, will return on Aug. 22, when the roster limit is lifted. Miranda still must complete a summer school class to be eligible to play. By then, one of the walk-ons, Kelley or Shibata, might have seized the job.

Player to watch: Tanuvasa Moe will resume his role as long-snapper. He relinquished the job last year to focus on playing linebacker.