While not exactly a newcomer, Brysen Ginlack found working with Hawaii's first-unit offensive line took some getting used to yesterday.

An injury to tackle Kainoa LaCount on Monday precipitated a shuffle that moved Adrian Thomas over a spot from guard to right tackle. Ginlack, who had been practicing with the second unit, then moved in at right guard.

“;Little bit of rust,”; Ginlack said after the Warriors' eighth practice of the spring. “;I have to work through it, get my sets down and get up to speed again working with the ones.”;

Ginlack, classified as a senior, started five games in the 2008 season, then sat out last year to concentrate on academics. He continued to practice, working primarily with the scout team.

“;Whatever I could do to help the team,”; Ginlack said. “;I was just glad to be on the team with my brothers.

“;Sitting out last year, I had to dig deep, but it was what I had to do so I could come back this year.”;

With his school work in order, Ginlack returned to the competition on the offensive line this spring and had been backing up Thomas at right guard through the first seven practices. LaCount hurt his knee late in Monday's practice and attended yesterday's workout while Ginlack made his first appearance with the first unit.

Ginlack is now on track to graduate with a degree in sociology in the fall semester.

“;It's been a long time and to know that there's only one more semester of school left, my family is so happy for me,”; Ginlack said.

Option look

David Graves took a break from the quarterback competition to help the defense work against the option during practice.

Graves, who has been running second in the quarterback lineup this week, was a prolific runner and passer at Folsom (Calif.) High while operating a spread offense. Graves was the team's leading rusher while throwing for 2,771 yards and 40 touchdowns as a senior.

Now playing in UH's pass-first system, Graves knows his first option is to put the ball in the hands of his receivers rather than keep it in his own.

“;It's definitely a different game,”; Graves said. “;A lot of times (in high school), I was downhill running or option running. I know I have the option to run, but I need to stay disciplined and get through all my progressions and get the ball to our athletes.”;

Graves said he worked with his coach in California in the offseason, concentrating on his footwork to keep his balance centered while dropping back, allowing him to quicken his release while putting more power behind the ball.

Short yardage

Receiver Darius Bright continues to impress in his first spring. The 6-foot-5 transfer from City College of San Francisco made a leaping catch of a deep pass from Brent Rausch despite tight coverage during a team period. ... The Warriors' next practice is scheduled for Saturday at 3 p.m. The team and coaches will host UH's annual “;junior day”; when high school prospects can get an up-close look at the program. The day will end with practice and a scrimmage similar to last week's on Kauai.