Hawaii coach Norm Chow said he accepts the blame — and criticism — for the Warriors’ 1-3 start, including a 47-0 road loss against Brigham Young on Friday.

"As the head coach, I’m the one who has the big responsibility," Chow said. "I’m the boss. I’m taking responsibility. It’s not the players. The players have worked too hard."

Chow recalled his first year as Southern California’s offensive coordinator.

"We went 6-7, and we were taking a licking from (critics)," Chow said. "Our time will come."

Against BYU, the Warriors managed 149 yards in total offense and were never in scoring position in 14 drives.

Chow said he does not plan any major changes to the offensive strategy. He also reconfirmed his commitment to No. 1 quarterback Sean Schroeder, who was 12-for-27 for 108 yards.

"No question," Chow said. "He’s my guy. I don’t change quarterbacks when we decide on a quarterback. Things would have to go really south."

There is concern about the Warriors’ overall health. Right guard Dave Lefotu left BYU with an injury to his right elbow. He wore a sling after the game. Right tackle Sean Shigematsu also was sidelined with an injury.

Chow said Chauncy Winchester-Makainai is Lefotu’s immediate replacement. If Shigematsu is unavailable, Mike Milovale, who made his first UH start at left guard, will move to right tackle. Kapua Sai would play left guard.

The Warriors will learn today about the conditions of defensive linemen Geordon Hanohano, Siasau Matagiese and Marcus Malepeai. Hanohano and Matagiese were carted off the field with suspected neck injuries. X-rays were negative. Matagiese, who was wearing a neck guard after the game, might return as early as Saturday’s road game against San Diego State. Hanohano might need a longer recovery period.

Malepeai, who has a sprained knee, filled in at defensive tackle.

The Warriors employ two defensive tackles — one at the nose, the other between an offense’s guard and tackle — in their base defense. Haku Correa is the only healthy true defensive tackle on the depth chart. He played the final 66 defensive snaps.

Chow said Mike Andrade, who is recovering from a variety of ailments, might be promoted to the rotation. Backup center Kody Afusia, who had auditioned at defensive tackle, might return there. Defensive end Beau Yap, the team’s best edge rusher, played defensive tackle in the final three quarters against BYU. Chow said Yap might have an expanded role there.

There also is a possibility the Warriors will play more three-man fronts. That scheme already is part of the defensive menu.

"We’re not going to make any dramatic changes," Chow said. "We’re going to keep working."

The Warriors returned to Honolulu on Saturday afternoon. Chow, defensive coordinator Thom Kaumeyer and defensive line coach Lewis Powell remained on the mainland to recruit.

UH is seeking so-called playmakers and linemen.

The Warriors will resume practicing on Monday.

"We’re not going to sit around moping," Chow said. "Like I said, it’s a big-boy business. We’re not going to feel sorry for ourselves. It’s time to get ready for the next one."