The cots were arranged.

The fans were set on "high."

The wide-screen, HDTV sets were plugged in.

There was only one thing missing from the first day of the University of Hawai'i football team's training camp.

Cable.

While the Warriors could watch DVDs or play video games, they were unable to view the telecast of former teammate Colt Brennan's breathtaking pro debut.

But for the Warriors, training camp is more about unity than comfort. Head coach Greg McMackin said he wanted the players to stay in one of the dormitories. Team leaders opted to return to the two dance studios on the second floor of the athletic complex.

Staying in the studios, McMackin said, "started as a way to save money. Now it's about the experience."

Slotback Jon Medeiros said: "The studios are for team bonding. The dorms are more cozy, comfortable, (a place where) everybody gets more rest. But you miss out on a lot of team bonding (in the dorms), a lot of activities that we do during the dead periods. Overall, it's fun (in the studios)."

The first-year Warriors reported to camp Saturday, undergoing physical examinations and attending an orientation session. The veterans checked in yesterday.

The upperclassmen plan several — they promise — non-violent activities for the newcomers.

"We're going to treat them like grown men," leftside linebacker Blaze Soares said. "We can't be babying these kids who come from (junior) colleges and ... senior-prom schools."

Fifth-year defensive tackle Fale Laeli said: "We want to show what kind of man we can make out of you. This is what camp is for: to separate a man from a boy. I've been through it."

The players spent yesterday afternoon setting up their sleeping areas. Laeli claimed the Doritos-shaped covered lanai between the two studios. Soares reserved a spot near the open doorway.

"If you're a vet, you get to do what you want to do," Laeli said of his location.

Soares said: "It's all about ranking, baby."

Laeli said: "If not, your (cot) stays inside."

A group of newcomers — cornerback Lewis Walker, wideout Mike Tinoco, and quarterbacks Greg Alexander, Brent Rausch and Steele Jantz — set up cots in the corner. They hooked up a video console to a wide-screen television.

Running back Leon Wright-Jackson brought the most video equipment and luggage. But as if he were a stranded survivor, his teammates were quick to use his things.

Offensive lineman Brysen Ginlack brought an electronic keyboard.

Slotback Aaron Bain packed lightly, bringing a power strip and borrowing linebacker Brashton Satele's football.

"I never lose touch with the rock," said Bain, who conducted an interview, chatted on the cell with his girlfriend and tossed the football to himself at the same time. "I'm multi-tasking."

There was a dinner last night, followed by a team meeting. The players will meet with academic advisers and compliance officials this week, which is why the practices will be at different times.

It still appears that fifth-year quarterback Tyler Graunke will not practice today. He is being withheld until he resolves a personal issue.

Jantz, a freshman quarterback from California, is on the training-camp roster.

It appears that defensive end Alema Tachibana will grayshirt, joining the team in January.

"I'm ready to run," Soares said. Every day is "one day closer to Florida. That's the way I see it."

The Warriors open the season on the road against fifth-ranked Florida Aug. 30.

"For me, as a senior, I'm very excited," Laeli said. "This is my last camp. I can't wait to go out there and do what we do."

Today's practice is from 10 a.m. to noon.

It is open to the public, although spectators will not be permitted to take videos or photographs during the workouts.