Comments on: Phoenix O-lineman commits to Warriors

By: Stephen Tsai

Stephen Tsai — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 20:18:41 +0000

New post: http://www.hawaiiwarriorworld.com/?p=41277

By: NotNasti

NotNasti — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 19:43:16 +0000

Derek: True freshman Ikem Okeke was a beast on special teams all year. In the bowl game, he played extensively, utilizing his speed at OLB.

By: Derek

Derek — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 18:59:24 +0000

One thing about Rolo and his staff is that they do a great job in evaluating talent. The recruits might be a little under the radar, but if you look at the ability, athleticism, size, height, etc. you can see that these players can play. I say this because last year’s recruits are already making a big impact on the field. Look at these guys as freshman who play quite a big and contributed:

Kalakaua Timoteo
Keala Santiago
Kalen Hicks
Cameron Hayes
Kaimala Padello
Roe Farris
Solomon Matautia
John Ursua

Also, some guys who we know can play, but redshirted will be big contributers this coming year. Guys like:

Fred Holly
Myckal Tolliver
Cole Carter
Max Hendrie

I know I’ve overlooked some guys too so I apologize, but the point is that all of these guys can play Division I football. I really like the size of this years group. There is size on the line and height in the receivers. I like it when a 6’6″ 280 OL/DL is a standout football player, a state champion heavyweight wrestler, and a student body president to boot, not to mention a 3.8 GPA and already has a qualifying score on his SAT. Right there you can see Rolo and Co. are getting the right kind of guys for our program. We still need a RB, pass rusher, OLB, ATH, QB, and maybe a great K. The emphasis on the rest of the class is playmakers. Unfortunately, I don’t see a QB on the horizon unless Rolo has a surprise. Last year, the surprise was Cole McDonald. He was never mentioned at all until letter of intent signing day. That was a well kept secret. Brown and Brownholtz were signed later in the spring and summer.

By: Ipu Man

Ipu Man — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 18:00:27 +0000

Rolo keeps on lassoing in the rawhide.
Like the song says, Rolling, Rolling, 🙂

By: Maddog50

Maddog50 — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 17:42:37 +0000

Don’t know about Kipper outside of his tweet, does not show on any recruiting board. Looks like CSU, USU, AF are done or at 25. Fresno at 23 and SJSU at 20, everybody else in upper and middle teens. Looking to close this out on a high note

By: slenzi

slenzi — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 17:21:11 +0000

#34 Derek, many successful D-linemen have also had a background in wrestling. You take a 6’4″ 198 pound wrestler and tell him he no longer has to worry about his weight, that can make a killer D-lineman – endurance, leverage, resistance to injury, flexibility, etc, not to mention the will to win the one-on-one battles.

By: A-House

A-House — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 16:36:03 +0000

#35: same smell!

By: Sangamon Keith

Sangamon Keith — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 13:51:53 +0000

Add another commit. 3-star OL/DL BRANDON KIPPER (6-6, 280) of Nampo, ID had committed to UH!

By: Maddog50

Maddog50 — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 13:09:52 +0000

It goes “quiet” on the 29th and dead on the 30th thru signing day. So three days left for things to clear up and settle. I think a few will wait till it goes dead before announcing so as to avoid uncomfortable conversations. In my mind decisions are already made, so we will see-

By: Huh?

Huh? — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 08:34:34 +0000

“kick-back” what is that?
You mean “bounce back” don’t you.