Comments on: Signing day

By: Stephen Tsai

Stephen Tsai — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 22:53:32 +0000

New post: http://www.hawaiiwarriorworld.com/?p=41457

By: clyde

clyde — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 22:35:44 +0000

haka: Thanks for sharing the story. I was aware of Akil’s situation, but this particular article was thorough, with comments even from coach Hynson. The author is an award-winning writer, and it showed … down to the reference of Akil flashing the shaka (“hang-loose”) in one of the photos.

Can’t help but pull for this family, particularly since his cousin is now a UH graduate and his uncle will be moving here, too. Keep striving, Akil.

By: haka

haka — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 20:19:26 +0000

Rolo put this link to Akil’s story out and I thought I would put it out here because it is a great story and testament to the back stories and events of young athletes that we sometimes never know about. Aloha Akil!

http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2017/02/01/high-school-football-star-fulfills-moms-dying-wish-with-college-scholarship/

By: 808

808 — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 20:19:12 +0000

#166, In Hawaii’s football history, did they ever sign 13 three star players? Great job by the coaching staff.

By: Haleakala

Haleakala — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 20:00:39 +0000

Incoming new Warriors: WELCOME! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU,

By: Old School Dave

Old School Dave — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 19:58:50 +0000

UH signed 13 three-star players. Impressive and no wonder Coach Rolo looks very happy. Like the inroads being made to Canada, Samoa, the Bay Area, the Pac NW.

Utah’s recruiting class is highlighted by players from Texas, California, and Hawaii (3). BYU seems to have gotten most of the in-state players in the Beehive State.

Remember when Kahuku’s Jonathan Mapu broke ranks and signed with the Volunteers. Mapu was a 3-year starter there. The late Jesse Mahelona (Kealakehe) also played/started at UT after stops at UH, and a Cali JUCO.

By: boolakanaka

boolakanaka — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 19:24:34 +0000

Mahalo nui Clyde–good info. In short, a really smart move by CJ; even in times of the ups and downs of a football program, if you can offer stellar academics, well it can basically off-set everything.

By: kimo browner

kimo browner — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 19:03:49 +0000

Looks like a solid recruiting class for Hawaii. Lots of hard work by ROLO & Staff. I see many in this recruiting class that can switch to D or O. Hekili Keliiliki is a prime example of that “switch” talent. He looks awesome on D. We need to have superior athletes on D to progress to the elite teams of the MWC. Like many on this blog site I share the excitment expressed for the future of warrior football!

By: leron

leron — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 19:01:29 +0000

#160 Utah’s had a few gems from Hawaii, including Chris Fuamatu-Maafala and the Kemoeatu brothers.

By: clyde

clyde — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 18:58:58 +0000

Boola: Vanderbilt’s focus on Hawaii likely comes from assistant coach C.J. Ah You. Kapolei OL Sean Auwae became the school’s first scholarship player from Hawaii when he signed last year.