Inside game for former Warriors
Nick Rolovich’s other alma mater — the Arena Football League — continues to extend the playing careers of former Warriors. Here’s an update:
> Kody Afusia, offensive lineman: After joining the LA KISS with four games remaining in the 2015 season, he has started every game this year.
> Shane Austin, quarterback: As an AFLer two years ago, Austin was the best QB in Cleveland — sorry, Johnny Manziel — and in December he signed with the Portland Steel. But Austin received an invitation to compete with Saskatchewan of the CFL, and he left the Steel in training camp. After failing to make Saskatchewan’s roster, he returned to Portland three weeks ago — without any fanfare. Despite playing in only three games and a clerical omission — he still is not listed on Portland’s on-line roster — Austin leads the Steel in passing and rushing yards.
> Quinton Pedroza, receiver: Pedroza is auditioning with the KISS, according to former UH receivers coach Luke Matthews. Pedroza has fully recovered from a knee injury that abbreviated his 2015 UH season to six games and five starts. He averaged 12.8 yards per catch last year, as well as handled punt returns.
> Michael Washington, receiver: Washington, who is one of the league’s most energetic players, moved from Portland to Arizona this year. Unhappy at Arizona, he helped engineer a trade to Tampa Bay. Washington, who averaged 105 receptions in his first five AFL seasons, now starts for the Storm.
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Happy to see these guys extending their careers. I was wondering where Shane Austin was – he was doing so well with the Gladiators.
Roman Kadentzis waiting for offer from Hawaii. http://www.scout.com/college/hawaii/story/1674497-another-kafentzis-on-hawaii-s-radar
Tony Grimes & Dee Maggit are also doing great in the Indoor Football League
okay, fourth. howzit islandman.
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I think Dave Lefotu also is in the IFL.
Roman Kafentzis is Kurt’s son and a hard hitter like his dad & uncles.
Would love to have him and his QB cousin Austin (Kyle’s son) become Rainbow Warriors like their dads
Oh yeah, Dave Lefotu plays for the Spokane Empire
I’m glad to see these guys doing well… Off Topic, but who do you guys like in the NBA finals?
Anyone need tickets to the game in Tucson, AZ on Sept. 17; I just bought a block of 30 seats at the 50 yd line behind our UH team bench @$48 each.
Or tickets to the game at San Jose St. on Oct 8; I got priority seating right behind our UH team bench at the 50 yd line ($30 each).
And to the game in Michigan Sept. 3?
Got a group of 32 going–$65 for end zone.
Email: tomkitaguchi@yahoo.com or text me at 415-324-0585.
Or other road games at AF, SDSU or Fresno.
The fact that Roman has offers from the service academies as well as Columbia and Brown, tells me he has major grades and test scores. Let me see if the little bird can talk to KK and get more info…..standby.
Yes, happy that former Warriors having success and fun in Arena Football.
Howzit Tsaikos!
for you trivia buffs – are there any families with more than 2 generations of UH athletes? I can only think of 1 off the top of my head – Charley Kahuanui/Shelley Kahuanui Fey/Kupono Fey. Any others?
jm: Good trivia question. BTW: It’s Harry, not Charley.
clyde – thanks for da correction.
Ah yes, Michael Washington..…”had six catches for 91 yards and a touchdown against Notre Dame in Sheraton Hawaii Bowl Dec. 24. Also…grabbed seven catches for a career-high 109 yards in win over Weber State (Sept. 6)..
enjoyed best game of the season in a win against Nevada (Oct. 25),
posting seven catches for 100 yards and two touchdowns.”
http://hawaiiathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2353
In 2008.
Great Evening All!
Nice update on the post-eligibility Warriors.
jm9876, they also have the other wing of that family – Harry, Charlene Kahuanui Christenson, Micah Christenson.
Does Lance Kahuanui, who might have been one of MadDog’s teammates, have any kids?
Sorry, didn’t read carefully. Charlene went UH-Hilo and Micah went USC.
Guud Evening Tsaikos…Bootiful Evening!
what a day…spent it all waiting in line to get a building permit! arrive Kapolei Hale at 7:30 am…get service at 10:15…drive to Dept. of Health for food permit..drive back to Kapolei Hale…wait in another line…finally get processed and done…2:30 pm…quite efficient those people.
das OK, met some pretty cool people in line. signs posted all over the place..”due to staffing shortage…blah, blah, blah…
pau rant feeling guud now…Mahalos…
Would luv to see another Kafentzis in a Warrior uni! No wait Coach Rolo! go get um!
Warriors have been pretty good a getting good walk ons..me thinks…Miano, Mento etc…can fid the diamonds in the rough pretty guud!
IMUA WARRIORS!
Matt Cooper is killing.
Today: 8 innings pitched; 11 Ks; 2 hits; no earned runs, in a win against Carolina.
He had 12 strikeouts in his last outing. He is 3-4 with a 3.22 ERA. Winston-Salem is a bad team; that’s why his record is subpar.
K/BB: 86/18 in 67 innings.
Congratulations Kekai Rios for being selected to play in the Cape Cod League, but Cooper is where he is today, largely because he skipped summer league ball and rested his arm.
Matt Cooper is poised to be Mike Trapasso’s fourth big leaguer.
Just wondering how much money these players make?, or is it worth their time?
Guud Morning Tsaikos…Bootiful Day!
summer doldrums…no football…when does summer camp start?
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