LAS VEGAS — The good times continued to roll for Hawai'i quarterbacks coach Nick Rolovich.

Saturday night, Rolovich made his debut as the Warriors' offensive play-caller. The Warriors rolled up 626 yards — their biggest output since the 2006 Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl — in a statement-making 38-20 victory over Washington State at Seattle's Qwest Field. The Warriors raced to a 35-0 lead early in the second quarter against the Pac-10 opponent.

"I have a lot of confidence in Rolo," UH head coach Greg McMackin said. "I recruited him from junior college (in December 1999). I've watched him ever since. He's got the heart and the brains and the work ethic. The whole staff helps him prepare during the week, and they give him some ideas. But Rolo is quick as heck. He's smart. And he made good calls on the field."

Rolovich could do little wrong on the first day of the second phase of this two-game, 11-day road trip. The Warriors arrived in Las Vegas yesterday afternoon. They will train here in preparation for Saturday's game against Nevada-Las Vegas. Kickoff is 5 p.m. Hawai'i time.

McMackin gave the players the day off. The coaches were given a few hours of leave. Rolovich decided to play craps, winning $500 in the first rotation.

It was a much-needed break for the staff that has worked almost non-stop since mid-July.

The coaches then met last night to finalize a game plan against UNLV.

McMackin will show the players the video of the Washington State game this morning, reviewing mistakes and play selections. The Warriors are scheduled to practice for two hours this afternoon. In the evening, they will be given the game plan.

"We have a schedule for everything," McMackin said.

UH brought along several academic tutors for this trip. McMackin said several hours each day are set aside for studying and school projects.

"This is a business trip," McMackin said, "and part of business is taking care of the academic side. We want the players to know we take academics seriously. The players are here to get an education."

The players still were enjoying the glow of the Warriors' first-ever road victory over a BCS opponent.

"The crowd was really on us," freshman safety Aulola Tonga said. "They called (linebacker) Josh Rice 'Goldilocks,' and they kept yelling that (wideout) Joe Avery was too skinny. One guy yelled at me: 'I don't know what to say to you because I can't pronounce your name.' That was kind of funny."

McMackin said the celebration ends this morning.

"The past is done," defensive tackle Rocky Savaiigaea said. "The future is a mystery. We're living in the present. We're trying to enjoy the present. The present is our gift."