Most of them weren't scheduled to be on the plane today as the Hawaii football team heads off to Idaho.

But those remaining in town will have an impact on the outcome when the Warriors face No. 15 Boise State on Friday.

  “;(The Broncos) have different personnel groups and they come in and shift and they're just flying full speed. Our scout team has to simulate that for us,”; UH associate head coach Rich Miano said. “;They're always valuable, but this is a week where they've got to be really quick and focused and give us the best picture they can.”;

Rich Miano:
Hawaii assistant coach
counting on the scout
team this week as
Boise State looms

The Warriors scouts, mostly younger reserves and redshirts, play a vital role in preparing the starting unit for a Broncos scheme that can create confusion with motion and misdirection.

“;They've got a crazy offense and when they draw it up on the cards it's just lines going everywhere,”; said freshman quarterback Shane Austin, who has the task of simulating BSU quarterback Kellen Moore in practice.

The Warriors (3-3, 2-1 Western Athletic Conference) have also gotten key contributions from some of their role players in two wins leading up to their midseason meeting with the Broncos (5-0, 1-0) at Bronco Stadium. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. Hawaii time.