In the game of stump the football fans — who will be the next Hawaii quarterback contender? — the answer is: Stump.
Darian "Stump" Godfrey, a former Texas all-state quarterback, has joined the Warriors.
Godfrey, who played at New Mexico as a freshman last year, was admitted to UH two weeks ago, arrived in Honolulu on Sunday, and began attending classes Monday.
Godfrey underwent a medical examination and attended an orientation session Monday evening.
He begins practicing this morning.
In accordance with NCAA transfer rules, Godfrey must redshirt this season. After that, he will have three years to play three seasons for the Warriors.
Because New Mexico did not issue a scholarship release to UH, Godfrey is not eligible to receive a football scholarship from the Warriors until next August.
On choosing the Warriors, Godfrey said: "I did my research. I knew they had a great coaching staff, and a good offense. I used to watch (former Warriors quarterback) Colt Brennan play (on television). That’s where it all started, I liked the way he played, and I liked the offense."
Godfrey said he applied to UH, registered for classes and arranged his travel on his own. He said he did not meet head coach Greg McMackin until Monday morning.
"It was a learning experience," Godfrey said. "If you want something, you have to go and get it. That’s what I did. I’m very humbled for it. God found a way to help me fulfill one of my dreams."
Dave Campbell’s Football Magazine named Godfrey as the 2009 Mr. Texas. That year, Godfrey was named the Texas 3A Offensive Player of the Year after leading Gilmer High to a 15-0 record. He passed for 3,581 yards and 42 touchdowns with six interceptions.
As a result, Godfrey received numerous scholarship offers as an "athlete." New Mexico recruited Godfrey specifically to play quarterback. McMackin said Godfrey will compete at quarterback for the Warriors. Moniz and No. 2 quarterback Shane Austin are seniors.
McMackin said, at this point, "David Graves would be our leading candidate for next year. Competition makes everybody better. We’ll see how everything works out."
