Freshman offensive lineman Laupepa Letuli is entering his first football training camp and head coach June Jones is preparing for his 35th, but both are admittedly sleep-deprived giddy about today's first University of Hawai'i practice.

"I can't wait to get on the field," said Jones, who begins his seventh season as the Warriors' head coach. "You always get fired up when the kids show up. It's almost the same feeling as when the game is about to start. You get the butterflies and the adrenaline pumping."

Letuli, who was raised in North Torrance, Calif., said he has been awaiting the start of practice since signing his national letter of intent in February. Yesterday, he was assigned a locker. He also sneaked a peek at his jersey (No. 50). "That's the number I requested," he said. "Everything is so great. I love it. I can't wait to start playing."

This camp has a different tone from previous ones, largely because of the absence of quarterback Tim Chang, who was a starter in parts of the past five seasons, and offensive line coach Mike Cavanaugh, now employed at Oregon State.

There are five quarterbacks in camp, with second-year freshman Tyler Graunke and junior college transfer Colt Brennan leading the competition to succeed Chang.

Jones also is seeking new starters at running back and the four receiver positions.

Wes Suan, who coached the running backs last season, will coordinate the offensive line.

Jerry Glanville, who coached two National Football League teams, is the new defensive coordinator. He also will oversee the special teams.

Despite the turnovers, Jones said, "We're doing everything the same. We'll evaluate in 10 days to two weeks where we're at, and then go from there. If they can handle it, we'll go on. If they can't, we'll cut back. We still have two weeks after that" before the Sept. 3 opener against Southern California.

Glanville, who will increase the defensive tempo with his blitz schemes, said he is hopeful Jones will loosen his restrictions on hitting in practice.

"The head coach will tell us how far we can go and what we can do. I hope each and every day he says we have to back off a little bit."

Here's a look at some issues involving training camp:

OFFSEASON WORKOUTS

The Warriors reported to camp in relatively good condition, thanks to strength coach Mel deLaura's summer program.

DeLaura said 50 players were able to bench press 225 pounds at least 20 times, with defensive tackle Lawrence Wilson's team-high 39. Wilson also bench pressed a maximum 500 pounds, tying the team record set by former Warriors Chris Brown and Vince Manuwai.

Although defensive back Ryan Keomaka ran 40 yards in 4.4 seconds, as well as participated in Hawai'i's Fastest Human sprint, it is believed free safety Leonard Peters is faster. Rich Miano, who coaches the defensive backs and coordinates the Hawai'i Speed and Quickness clinics, predicted Peters will run a sub-4.4 when he auditions for pro scouts next year.

"There's no one on the team faster," Miano said.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Yesterday, the Warriors checked into the "University Hilton" — the two dance studios on the second floor of the school's athletic complex.

The seniors and freshmen are in one room; the juniors and sophomores in the other. The players will sleep on cots. The assistant coaches will take turns as monitors. "I like it," Peters said. "It's like a big sleepover."

Indeed. Last year, according to an assistant coach, an overzealous player cracked a window while jumping on a bed.

In Jones' first five training camps as UH head coach, the Warriors stayed in Gateway House. But the high-rise dormitory underwent renovations last summer, forcing the Warriors to relocate to the dance studios. Although Gateway has reopened, Jones said the Warriors returned to the dance studios this year because of their convenient location. Gateway is a 10-minute walk from the locker room.

"I know a lot of guys would rather have their own rooms, like we used to have before, but it's good for me," Peters said. "It's right over the locker room."

What's more, the Warriors saved between $30,000 and $40,000 living in the studios last year, Jones said.

The Warriors save more by using the Hale Aloha cafeteria for their three training table meals each day instead of eating in the Stan Sheriff Center.

The breakfast menu includes omelets and sausages. The players consume 20 dozen eggs each morning. For dinner, each player is encouraged to order at least two selections from a menu of beef stew, meat loaf, grilled steak, roast turkey, grilled fish and rotisserie chicken. There is a full salad bar. The dessert tray includes ice cream, cake and pies. Snacks are served after the nightly meetings.

"They won't go hungry," assistant coach Ron Lee said.

FAN PARTICIPATION

Practices are free and open to the public. Today's practice is from 4 to 6 p.m. Fans are allowed to watch from the hill on the mauka side of the grass practice field. Bring water, sunscreen and an autograph book. (Among the past featured spectators were Henry Kapono, Da Braddahs, actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, boxer Marvelous Marvin Hagler and former San Francisco 49er coach Bill Walsh.)