Tigi Hill, D-tackle commit to UH
By Stephen Tsai
Tigi Hill of Mesa College (and Kahuku High) and Daniel Ekuale of Vocational Technical High in American Samoa told the Warrior Beat they have accepted football scholarship offers from the Warriors.
Hill, who is 6 feet 3 and 225 pounds, projects as UH safety. He received offers from Auburn, Oklahoma, Arizona State and Nebraska. He will have three years to play three UH seasons.
Ekuale is 6 feet 5 and 295 pounds.
He visited Oregon and Oregon State this past week. He also has received offers from Washington and UCLA.
But Ekuale said he chose the Warriors because of the coaching staff, particularly head coach Norm Chow and linebacker coach Tony Tuioti.
Ekuale said he hopes to join the Warriors in January. If not, he will join in the summer.
He said his name is spelled with a "K" although some have used the spelling "Etuale."
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The future:
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The pictures you find when you're going through the archives:
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Happy birthday to this guy:
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And to this guy:
(Hint: He was open in the end zone against BYU.)
The Warrior Beat
December 15th, 2012 at 9:50 pm
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December 15th, 2012 at 9:50 pm
Bo gows
December 15th, 2012 at 9:50 pm
Bo gows
December 15th, 2012 at 9:51 pm
Don't stop believing
December 15th, 2012 at 9:52 pm
Today is tomorrow, because I'm going Christmas shopping Sunday.
My work here, it appears, is done.
December 15th, 2012 at 9:56 pm
Welcome, Mr. Ekuale.
December 15th, 2012 at 9:57 pm
Can I give you my Christmas list and you do my shopping for me, ST?
December 15th, 2012 at 10:01 pm
We almost got hurt tonight. A car going at least 40 mph ran a red by about two seconds, narrowly missing us and then a van in the intersection.
December 15th, 2012 at 10:05 pm
Scholies are going out fast. Some who wait til too long may not have an offer on the table.
ST enjoy the day off carrying shopping bags for wifey
December 15th, 2012 at 10:07 pm
Lots of company and graduation parties on this wet windy night. Drive defensively
December 15th, 2012 at 10:08 pm
ST? I heard that if Oregon offers Ekuale he's gone. I hope they are wrong on saying that!! I hope he sticks to his commitment.
December 15th, 2012 at 10:09 pm
ST? Is Joe M here on his visit?
December 15th, 2012 at 10:10 pm
ST.
Was he also offered by Oregon and Oregon State or did he just visited them without an offer.
December 15th, 2012 at 10:13 pm
There are a couple of people mentioned who are not visiting this weekend.
BigWave is correct. UH is holding some scholarships but it is close to being done.
December 15th, 2012 at 10:14 pm
GOOD NIGHT HAWAII!
ST - most guys do their Christmas shopping on 12/24!
Mr Ekuale - welcome!
December 15th, 2012 at 10:15 pm
Not sure of what he has on the table, but as of 75 minutes ago, he said he is fully committed to UH.
And this is why i record every interview.
December 15th, 2012 at 10:17 pm
tommui:
I was supposed to finish a good part of the shopping tonight, but then there was the near-accident and then the football commitment. I suppose I could have waited on the commitment, but somebody named cinqo said he would be waiting for a post. Hey, sometimes I take requests.
December 15th, 2012 at 10:19 pm
Abunai, I seem to hear that about many local kids who verbals to Hawaii. If Oregon offers they will pull a Wade Keliikipi.
My response is, how many scholies does Oregon have left?
December 15th, 2012 at 10:19 pm
Careful when saying a recruit chose UH because of Norm Chow. Some people stuck in the past and living off biases for selfish reasons dont want to hear that.
December 15th, 2012 at 10:19 pm
That's when he told me about his name.
He said, "with a K, like kangaroo."
I'm not arguing with a human eclipse.
December 15th, 2012 at 10:24 pm
No doubt Oregon is a great program.
But this guy grew up on a tropical island and spent the past semester living in Seattle.
There's something to be said about the Brrrr Effect.
December 15th, 2012 at 10:26 pm
I love, love, love Reno.
But a couple of years ago, we were trying to do on-field interviews in the chill.
That's when I remembered that I loved, loved, loved indoor Reno.
December 15th, 2012 at 10:42 pm
ST: Yeah, who wants to go to school in a place where it's overcast, cold, and rainy 9 months out of the year. People walk around with their heads down, avoiding eye contact, always drinking coffee, having to layer your clothing, always talking about when the sun will come out again, and you have to wear rain gear.
December 15th, 2012 at 10:43 pm
Daniel San! Focus. Wax On, Wax Off. I'll call him The Karate Kid! Mr. Ekuale is a big man at 6'5" 295. Welcome to the Warrior program. Is there a highlight video?
December 15th, 2012 at 11:03 pm
BigWave96744. Funny you brought that up about how much does Oregon have. Because they only have 11 commits if I'm not mistaken. So they can recruit alot more. Funny thing is I can't believe they only have that much. I would expect try would have more. But I guess not.
December 15th, 2012 at 11:14 pm
Wow could this guy be better than Kennedy? Amazing future Dline
December 15th, 2012 at 11:23 pm
Recruits comin in. Oh Yes!
December 15th, 2012 at 11:27 pm
Keep the good news coming ST! Glad you were safely missed that accident!
December 15th, 2012 at 11:27 pm
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December 15th, 2012 at 11:31 pm
Welcome to the Warriors, DT Daniel Ekuale!
ST, as always thank you for the great reporting! Take good care and be safe this Christmas season! May you and your family have a joyous Christmas and Blessed New Year!
December 15th, 2012 at 11:34 pm
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December 16th, 2012 at 12:13 am
thank God for guardian angels.
December 16th, 2012 at 12:15 am
isn't Daniel a.k.a. tanielu?
December 16th, 2012 at 12:37 am
Shaping up to be a nice looking recruiting class!
December 16th, 2012 at 12:38 am
Is it possible that we may see more surprise recruits? What you think Al?
December 16th, 2012 at 12:46 am
His size might be better suited for the offensive line. Maybe defensive end.
December 16th, 2012 at 1:08 am
Wow al up late eh!!
December 16th, 2012 at 1:08 am
I mean early.... Lol
December 16th, 2012 at 1:31 am
ST, thanks for the overtime last night. Christmas shopping is overrated anyway. Pretty exciting recruiting news this past week. brrrr factor? Ben coming home to a high of 40 today. Happy holidays to all of you.
December 16th, 2012 at 2:55 am
This could be our best recruiting class in a really long time... Wow, let's go Warriors!
December 16th, 2012 at 3:16 am
The news get's better every day---Welcome Warrior Ekuale
December 16th, 2012 at 4:02 am
Happy Sunday!
December 16th, 2012 at 4:05 am
Welcome to a VLH!
Whoo-hoo!!!
December 16th, 2012 at 4:06 am
Good luck to the new graduates and future employees!
December 16th, 2012 at 4:08 am
Storms headed this way. Blizzard conditions expected up at the top of the hills.
Dang.
December 16th, 2012 at 4:11 am
Thankful the Tsai clan are safe.
What the heck is up with folks running red lights?
Seems to happen much more frequently.
December 16th, 2012 at 4:11 am
Oops.
are = is
December 16th, 2012 at 4:13 am
Breakfast time!
Fooooooooood.
December 16th, 2012 at 4:57 am
#33 also daniel = kaniela
December 16th, 2012 at 5:24 am
This is Great! Many thanks.
December 16th, 2012 at 5:41 am
ST ~
Re: Shopping
2 words: On Line.
Bennies include:
- Not having to be stuck in traffic, going to and coming back from shopping anywhere on island.
- No red light runners to worry about.
- Not having to settle for parking out in the far corner of the lot, and waiting for the shuttle.
- Never having to worry about arm wrestling the lady who grabbed the very lastBoon Swaggler you were going to surprise Wena with.
- Never being distracted by the onolicious sights & smells of the Mall Food Court vendors. (not to mention the grand kids wanting to ride the Xmas train 25 more times).
- The worst part is the chaos at the checkout counter. You know your choice of standing in the slowest line will also include the clerk that has to close her register as soon as you are next - so she can go create a lunch line at the food court!
- Remember that there are those sites that ship orders over a certain amount...free! AND the UPS guy delivers your packages to your front door!
- Words to fogittah 'bout: "When the going gets tuff, da tuff go shopping!"
Save Sunday for breaking news events ST. Like I always tell you...be mindful that you are a powerful member of the local Sports media. This is the time of year that your cell phone is tweeting off da hook! Your public awaits you...
December 16th, 2012 at 6:07 am
^^^
December 16th, 2012 at 6:09 am
@52 was my "like" of 51!
December 16th, 2012 at 6:17 am
ST,
Good to land another DT commit.
Regarding American Samoa, what's the latest with FB/LB Penitito Fa'alogogo?
December 16th, 2012 at 6:17 am
Fa'alologo?
December 16th, 2012 at 6:21 am
GOOOOOOOD MOOOOORNING HAWAII!!......What a wonderful day!!....the suns just a little bit brighter and the sky is a bit more bluer....
Looks like my Christmas wish came true, all 6'5" and 295 lbs of it.....lol
Tsai.......YOU ROCK!!.....signing day can't come soon enough. Gotta keep the poachers away, got a feeling they'll be coming by the boat load.
December 16th, 2012 at 6:29 am
Ekuale also a wrestler.
December 16th, 2012 at 6:44 am
Gotta love Ekuale geev'n the nice SHAKA sign in this photo.....
http://oregon.247sports.com/Article/After-a-surprise-visit-Oregon-appears-close-to-landing-prep-DT-91262
December 16th, 2012 at 6:44 am
#57 wrestler's and judoka's make outstanding linemen
December 16th, 2012 at 7:07 am
#9 & #14,
Gotta believe that a scholie is still being reserved for local boyz Tua'au and/or Koehler.
December 16th, 2012 at 7:17 am
John~Ioane
James~Iakopo
Joseph~Iosefa
Johnathan~Ionatana
Jessie~Iese
Joab~Ioapo
Jonah~Iona
July~Iulai
Joker~shioka
Jacob~Iakopo
December 16th, 2012 at 7:27 am
Ne'er mind Oregon already. They're like China -- build up a lot of greatness, then, maange top shoot themselves in the foot at the finale. A Grease don't see a national championship for them in any of our lifetimes.
God bless and take care. Some o'these drivers . . . make the driving test more difficult!!!!! And the penalties for driving w/out license have mandatory jail time.
December 16th, 2012 at 7:44 am
#57, WWE kine?? Ooooooh Yeaaaaaaah!!
December 16th, 2012 at 7:57 am
Happy Birthday to both former Warrior (and Castle Black Knight) LB Blaze Soares and former Rainbow (and Leilehua Mule) WR Kyle Mosely!
December 16th, 2012 at 7:58 am
Kapakahi,
Are you implying that Tua'au might not come to Hawaii?
December 16th, 2012 at 8:13 am
#65,
The fact is....that some Pac-12 and Big-12 schools are still actively recruiting Tua'au.....even though he was an early verbal Warrior commit, so not a done deal yet.....until LOI signed, sealed, and delivered.
December 16th, 2012 at 8:14 am
#63 pampero firpo "the missing link"
December 16th, 2012 at 8:14 am
Understood.
December 16th, 2012 at 8:15 am
morning gang!
wow... great news on the recruits
December 16th, 2012 at 8:17 am
happy birthday Kyle! ..... squato
December 16th, 2012 at 9:05 am
GOOD MORNING HAWAII - once more!
The sun is shining bright and (knock wood) the recruiting looks bright as well.
And looks like AL was up from the tables (gambling and/or food) at midnight from his posting.
December 16th, 2012 at 9:18 am
Is that pic for the new facilities?
December 16th, 2012 at 9:34 am
Soares! That guy was an animal. Where is he now? I thought for sure he would get some time on Sunday.
December 16th, 2012 at 9:35 am
So what is the story on the locker room?
December 16th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Regarding Oregon, maybe the rumors of the HC leaving for the NFL is hurting recruiting? Maybe it's true and he's not recruiting????
December 16th, 2012 at 10:18 am
Welcome new Warriors!
Yea!
And the PACKERS game is on!
YEA YEA!
Have a great day, everyone!
December 16th, 2012 at 10:27 am
as much as possible, drive defensively for you and your family - especially during the Holiday Season - for that matter, do it all the time.
December 16th, 2012 at 10:28 am
More great recruiting news! Welcome to the Warriors, Daniel!
December 16th, 2012 at 10:28 am
for whatever reason, al has been very quiet this recruiting season!
maybe he is yielding to ST?
December 16th, 2012 at 10:38 am
thank God for guardian angels.
Yep.
December 16th, 2012 at 10:39 am
We're a gaggle of volunteers and starting a brand new scheme in our community. Your website provided us with valuable info to paintings on. You've performed a formidable activity and our whole community might be thankful to you.
December 16th, 2012 at 11:00 am
This has to be the best recruiting class that I've ever seen!! Crazy!
December 16th, 2012 at 11:00 am
Who would've thought. Especially with a losing season? Amazing!!
December 16th, 2012 at 11:12 am
Nice pics! Especially of that locker room!
December 16th, 2012 at 11:14 am
Looks like coaches are building a solid JC recruiting pipeline with Mesa College (Az.).....landing both Griffin and Hill.
Always good to see a former signee re-sign with the home team......also with 3 to play 3 since he redshirted this past season.
December 16th, 2012 at 11:15 am
Birthday shoutout to Blaze! Miss seeing him on those episodes of the C&K show...hilarious stuff!
December 16th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Good morning everyone!
...I'm taking advantage of the slow blog clock too.
Welcome Warriors Tigi Hill and Daniel Ekuale!
December 16th, 2012 at 11:46 am
If that picture is supposed to be our future locker room, UHAD should post that picture along with plans and other pictures on the website.
People and I am sure players visit the athletics website. It would help build excitement with what the facilities will look like.
December 16th, 2012 at 11:48 am
@79 A-House: "for whatever reason, al has been very quiet this recruiting season!"
If you are making a mint in Las Vegas, who has time to make noise on TWB? :<)
December 16th, 2012 at 11:51 am
Wonder if coaches recruiting 1st team 2012 NJCAA All-American CB Damarious Randall....also a teammate of Griffin & Hill at Mesa College (Az.).....who's still uncommitted.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/519590/#highlights/16344391
December 16th, 2012 at 11:57 am
I hope they recruit Damarious Randall also.
December 16th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Looking like Crusader OG Reeve Koehler is now planning to wait 'til January to check out Arkansas.....where the former Tennessee OL coach is now at.
http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1249467.html
Will be interesting to see if Coach will be willing to hold a scholie open for Reeve 'til then.
December 16th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Randall also a KR/PR......already de-committed from Arizona State....originally from the Sunshine State.
December 16th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Need to show Reeve the movie about Deliverance...that's all you need to know about Arkansas
December 16th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Tigi Hill. This is the biggest get so far!!!!
Welcome back HOME!!
December 16th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
I can't remember a better job recruiting...period. Gotta give the Coaches their due.
Good job Coach Chow and Staff.
Go Warriors.
December 16th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
Tigi Hill is a big-time get for UH.
I think they're just about done.
December 16th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
This might be a first. I did a telephone interview with Tigi Hill while I was in Victoria's Secret.
December 16th, 2012 at 12:42 pm
ST,
Any update with Tua'au?
Would be another big-time get.
December 16th, 2012 at 12:43 pm
ST? Any news on the florida recruits?
December 16th, 2012 at 12:48 pm
I hope Aofaga Wily is part of the recruiting class too. One tough runner and a money player you can always count on.
December 16th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Kapakahi? Should we be worried about C. Tua'au commit?
December 16th, 2012 at 12:53 pm
#102,
Don't know. Just know that other schools (especially Oregon State) not backing off.
December 16th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
#101,
Heard that Wily plans to go on LDS mission first. Hope that Faga decides to follow the Inoke Funaki plan (mission first, then UH).
Besides Wily & Koehler, only Failauga & Johnson the last remaining uncommitted local HS prospects (not counting Savaiinaea - who is supposedly deciding between UCLA & Texax A&M) still with confirmed offers (Johnson a greyshirt offer) from UH. Hopefully Taleni too.
December 16th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
#103, I hope the coaches put the full court press on everyone so nobody can poach in and get anybody....
December 16th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
ST,
Almost done with recruiting? Seems they just started and we have so many holes to fill. Hope next year is not another lost year.
December 16th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
I like that KR/PR/CB/S . We need a big time playmaker. Also, RB St. Juste from Florida. He's a game breaker too.
December 16th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
Based upon some comments made yesterday about UH-Manoa Department of Athletics Capital Improvement Projects, here are some clarifications:
The $12,500,000 CIP allocation in the current fiscal year includes $125,000 for planning and $125,000 for design with the balance - $12,250,000 - being used for construction.
Generally speaking, the planning component for all state projects regardless of the specific department may be (Transportation, Land & Natural Resources, Education, etc.) is done in-house while the design is likely to be done by the contractor who has been awarded the construction component.
No one private sector entity can have a contract to do all three phases. If a given department does not have the particular skills to do in-house planning, then a private sector firm can do the planning and design while a second firm can do the construction as an option.
The planning and design components cannot exceed more than two percent of the construction budget.
Another issue which needs to be addressed is the fact that all CIP allocations - regardless of the department - do not "live" forever. Generally speaking, a project "dies" if not implemented at the end of the second fiscal year following the current year. In other words, a CIP allocation for planning in this year's budget has to be started by June 30, 2015.
However, if the planning has already been done, then it can be kept alive quite easily by working directly with the legislative chairs - the subject matter chair (Higher Education) and Finance/Ways & Means).
The Governor's support for capital projects is extremely important because s/h can withhold the release of the money even though the Legislature placed it in the budget bill. That was done on numerous times over the past 18 years by three different governors.
HOWEVER, in this instance, Governor Abercrombie is strongly supportive of the AHAD construction projects.
As for the proposed improvements at the Rainbow Wahine Softball Stadium, perhaps the most important task for the team's support and its future would be to sit down with the key leaders in both the State Senate and the House to educate and inform them about what needs to be done - including a tour.
I would also urge that people who are concerned about these projects moving forward bring in some of the downtown business leaders to get involved.
For years, there had been a Chancellor's Office staff member who oversaw all the construction projects at Manoa. However, he left UH sometime during this past year and I do not know if his replacement is on board yet. Will confirm that because his office was accessible to anyone who was interested in tracking a particular project - like replacing the turf at Ching Field three years ago.
According to highly-reliable sources, the University of Hawai`i System has indicated that it will not submit its budget until such time as the State House addresses its internal leadership issues. No one in the State Senate has been given any indication as to what will be placed on the table for further discussion.
Because nothing is set in cement yet for 2013, I strongly urge that those of you who have concerns about CIP matters - whether for men's or women's or coed sports - bring your ideas to key leaders in the State Senate. If you are interested in getting in touch with probable/potential House leaders, then contact me for further information.
Back to work.
December 16th, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Just saw Gigi at Pearlridge eating an ice cream cone.
She looked glorious.
December 16th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
Hmmm... was gonna name someone who might get you a discount on anything that will fit you in there, but privacy concerns....
December 16th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Warrior Dave:
Yep, they're just about done with recruiting.
I suppose they could cut some players to make room for more, but then we might have some people grousing, so let's rule that out.
December 16th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Holes?
No, wait. I was reading all year that players who weren't playing should be playing.
What holes?
December 16th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
WassupDoc -- I was wondering when the House would train it's 155mm budget howitzers on Bachman hall. i was expecting a major barrage months ago. Elections delayed that?
December 16th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
Looks like DT Keti Salakielu also committed to Hawaii. From Green Valley in NEvada.
December 16th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
No commitment on Salakielu, who is scheduled to go on a mission next year, anyway.
December 16th, 2012 at 2:13 pm
UH will be bringing in the Florida guys in January. g
December 16th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Tua'au???
Hmmmm.....
December 16th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
How bout dem Cowboys!
December 16th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Tua‘au is still committed to UH.
December 16th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
By the way, I was alerted by some recruits that they received messages from local readers telling them not to go to UH.
Wow.
Not cool.
December 16th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Very uncool.
December 16th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
I was totally open in the end zone against BYU but its not my birthday.
December 16th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
ST,
Thanks for the confirmation on Tua'au. Another big-time get for Warriors! Mid-year transfer?
TK, Powell & Tuioti doing a solid job filling the holes at DL.....by landing Ekuale, Manoa, Tua'au & Tulimaseali'i. Not counting DT Moala since sounds like he might need some more time (e.g., Ronald Fields) and Sale sounding like he's be at OLB instead.
JMHO but would still be nice to land either Failauga and/or Taleni.
December 16th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Totally uncool!
December 16th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
ST. Kindly tell the recruits that for every jerk that deters them from coming to UH there's 10,000 of us with open arms and aloha that can't wait to have them represent Hawaii.
December 16th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
#120,
Wow, what bastards. Guess when you are ugly, fat, and gross you don't have anything better to do. Me being the exception off course.
December 16th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
That's what happens when you have people more obsessed about individuals (coaches) rather than having real dedication to the program as a whole.
Some people still cannot accept change and are still stuck lamenting over their biases....
December 16th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
Steve M:
There will definitely be some clear looks at Bachman Hall, but the people who will be directing the artillery are people who did not have highly-competitive (if at all) General Election opponents. The internal House organizational conflict will determine who will be in charge of the Judiciary and Finance committees. The Higher Education Committee is safe.
December 16th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
Howzeet Hawaiian! That's a great response... I agree.
Stephen - Were these "readers" of the one-person, multiple-names variety? Representatives of rival schools, perhaps? I hope the recruits have a way of screening those messages...
December 16th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Hi, gang!
ST - Glad your guardian angels were close by last night.
Happy birthday to the birthday boys!
Going to hear my nephew sing tonight with the Honolulu Symphony Chorus at St. Andrews. Some of you know him from karaoke Call.
Totally ------ for people to tell recruits not to come to UH. leave it to the professionals, which they are not, esp. in action.
Good luck to the graduates in post-college FB play or in the working world.
December 16th, 2012 at 3:05 pm
Our President is speaking now at the CT memorial. Please continue to pray for the victims and families.
December 16th, 2012 at 3:05 pm
126 - iwwthm -
+1... *sigh* You post as if you knew me... in all my dark despair.
December 16th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Hey errybody here - I love you all!
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and/or any other way you wanna call it. As bulla likes to put it- "be blessed, not stressed"!
December 16th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
#108,
With the exemptions to the State Procurement Law expiring this past June, it'll be interesting to see how UH-Manoa now undertakes and implements its CIP projects.
December 16th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
From what I understand, UH is holding scholarships for the MPI guy (please refer questions to JM2375) and Koehler (please refer questions to D1shima).
December 16th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
They're holding a scholarship for the Punahou guy, but, alas, not holding their breath.
December 16th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTbhVlHuONo
December 16th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
#108,
Speaking of Ching Field (installed in 2008), JMHO that the synthetic turf system is starting to look pretty worn down.....compared to the Murakami Stadium Field (same turf product installed a year earlier in 2007) and nearby Roosevelt HS Stadium Field (different turf product also installed in 2008).
December 16th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Apparently according to Rob DeMello, people have been calling in to complain about an NFL game getting cut off due to the airing of the memorial of the victims in CT.
Some people are shocked that people are complaining about this.
Im not shocked. To be shocked at the reactions of people is to have faith that we are a decent society.
Again, I am not shocked people feel a football game carries more merit than paying some respect to innocent victims.
Humanity hasn't surprised me in years.
December 16th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
#136,
2 years from now, I hope to read....WARRIORS LAND PUNAHOU OFFENSIVE TACKLE AND DEFENSIVE END.....as the blog headline.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_QsfpJC5gE
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/211581/#highlights/35853373
Meanwhile, I'll keep dreaming....
December 16th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
Howzit Everybody,
Kapakahi #140,
You may be pleasantly surprised. With the boys connection with the Lakalaka family, there may just be a chance. Oh and by the way, Semisi and middle Lakalaka (Ronley) have been to every home game this year in support of the eldest Lakalaka (Steven).
December 16th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Oh and if you thought Semisi is big-time, wait till you see his little braddah Alama. Boy will be beast by the time get's up to the varsity level. Only 7th grade and already 6'2 and around 250.
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December 16th, 2012 at 4:12 pm
#141 & #142. kk,
Saw Semisi on the field for a couple of early UH games.....along with Canton and Isaac.
Barring injury, no doubt that Semisi is gonna be big-time by his senior season.
December 16th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
Re #120: Just goes to show you that there are many in this state who are NOT UH supporters, who have strong anti-UH biases, who look down on UH, or people who are still unhappy with the coaching change that took place. Can't say you have such people (saboteurs) in places like Nebraska, Missouri, Wisconsin, or even Wyoming - place where these schools are the only Div-I football program in the state.
December 16th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
Considering that Coach is close with Mission Viejo HS Diablo HC Bob Johnson, JMHO that kinda surprising that FB/DE Garrett Marino isn't getting a look from the Warriors.....even as a greyshirt prospect.
http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2012/12/14/football-recruiting-mission-viejos-marino-sets-first-recruiting-trip/270573/#more-270573
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/660279/#highlights/28330384
December 16th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
#141. kk,
I'm sure you already know, but the other connection with UH is the Veikune family.
Bumped into and talked story with David's parents (who still attend UH games) at some regular season ILH games to support their nephew Semisi.
December 16th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
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December 16th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
According to hawaiiFootball.net FB page, Simeon Thomas is gonna play in paradise...
December 16th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Pretty good recruiting class if all falls into place. Good job Coaching staff.
BIK
December 16th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
If one navigates by stars then you could get lost with this recruiting class so far, but I like how this group is shaping up to be. We know how underrated our very own local boys are, so there is so much excitement with the guys deciding to stay home. Love it!!!
December 16th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
Hey ST:
Simeon Thomas just posted that he is going to pick UH
https://www.facebook.com/HawaiiFootbal.lnet
December 16th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
Come on Simeon Thomas, jump on board. Do great things in Hawaii.
December 16th, 2012 at 5:37 pm
ST, Will Levi from Nevadaprepreport.com is saying Hawaii got a commitment from Keti Salakielu. Considers him a elite talent for a 6-5 295 DT. Maybe he is going on his mission so wont count until 2015 class.
December 16th, 2012 at 5:38 pm
Planning for the future
The Warriors didn't forget to plan for the future with a host of high school players committed to the program this week.
Green Valley defensive tackle Keti Salakielu reportedly commited to Hawaii
A major sleeper reported to have committed to the program is Green Valley inside force Keti Salakielu (6'5 295). An elite talent with outstanding speed for such a big man, Salakielu is a player that is said to have the staff extremely excited.
Originally from the islands, had a huge impact as a senior keying a huge turnaround for the Gators tracking the ball down sideline to sideline.
December 16th, 2012 at 5:38 pm
He passes the eye test of an elite looking DT. Pretty cut for a 300 pound linemen
December 16th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
The challenge for the award for the Ching Field artificial turf was filed in late summer of 2008. After the challenge resolution was resolved, work began in November, 2008, and was completed in early 2009. The field was dedicated about a month before the 2009 Spring Training.
With respect to the worn surface on the Ching Field, I remember sitting at a public hearing in 2008 and hearing one of the bidders state that there was a five year graduated warranty. I know that the Field is heavily used throughout the entire year - not just by UH sports teams and the marching band but also by community groups and individuals, but this is an issue that needs to be addressed by coaches and UHAD administrators.
I notice that the Aloha Stadium turf is also looking kind of junk as well.
December 16th, 2012 at 5:57 pm
Hope all these new recruits qualify for UH. I'll be squeezing until then.
December 16th, 2012 at 6:00 pm
158. I'd worry more about other schools poaching over them qualifying.
December 16th, 2012 at 6:19 pm
Dec 19 and Feb 6 can't come fast enough....
December 16th, 2012 at 6:31 pm
Nytal!
December 16th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
Uncool !
December 16th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
120...what do you expect when so many players were treated so horribly? Wow...you experience t them to quietly put their tails between their legs and whimper off? Absolutely insane stuff going on there!!! Shame on you!!"
December 16th, 2012 at 6:51 pm
(#164 - wasabi / in reference to #120)
So, tell me, who / what, exactly, was treated so horribly.
Not playing because one got beat out, however tuff that is to accept, to me, that's just "big boy" football.
Did I miss something?
Somebody get treated badly?
I don't recalling ever hearing about that (reading or talking to some of the kids)
December 16th, 2012 at 7:12 pm
#157,
Ching Field installation supposed to have the 8-year industry-standard turf system warranty....same like the Roosevelt HS field installed at Ticky Vasconcellos Stadium at around the same time.
No doubt very heavily used in many ways, but still doesn't really explain why the same synthetic turf system product is holding up noticeably better at Murakami Stadium (which was installed a year earlier) which also has the same 8-year industry-standard turf system warranty.
Definitely not a maintenance-related since the work crews under Kyle Tengan and Mike Nakaya both do a great job.
JMHO but definitely sounds like the Lower Campus UHAD administrators should be checking with the Upper Campus Facilities Management Office (who contracted the work) about enforcing that warranty.
The Hawaiian Airlines Field at Aloha Stadium is the same synthetic turf system product as the new Mililani HS field at John Kauinana Stadium.....and is similar to what was installed at the Roosevelt HS field at Ticky Vasconcellos Stadium.....and is also similar to what will be installed for the new Alexander Field at Punahou School. Pretty certain that the Punahou folks wouldn't have selected a similar turf system IF they thought that any of these fields looked kinda junk when they inspected them.
December 16th, 2012 at 7:13 pm
#157,
Meant Glenn Nakaya....not Mike.
December 16th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
#164 so youuuu da one!
December 16th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
Rivals.com has Hawaii with 21 commitments. Doesn't include Daniel Ekuale or Simeon Thomas, but everybody else is listed including Ewaliko, Fields, Keti, Tigi, Griffin, etc .It also includes Moala and Tua'au. Hard to keep track or even know how many scholarships that the coaches can still offer and can't tell who's going on a mission or is grayshirting or if they are going to qualify to get in school or whatever. All I know is that NCAA only allows 25 initial scholarships and a total of 85. Don't know about any walk-ons or if anybody else will leave the program either. Not sure if there's enough room to get Damarious Randall or St. Juste, these 2 guys are athletic, with playmaking skills and speed.
December 16th, 2012 at 8:17 pm
Nu'u'uli Voc Tech he was supposed to attend Chabot JC this fall but apparently did not???
December 16th, 2012 at 8:44 pm
ST,
Warriors still actively pursuing LA County South Bay prospects DL Paulo Lepua (Narbonne HS, Harbor City, CA.) and/or OL Emerald Faletuipapai (Serra HS, Gardena, CA.)?
December 16th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
derek...josh long, ronnie fields, and dejon allen will probably count as 2012 recruits.
also, three scholies being held for koehler, savaiingaiea, and failuaga.
then, there's the florida entourage in january.
wily, if he accepts will go his mission and would count later.
also, that list may not be entirely accurate.
December 16th, 2012 at 8:57 pm
not to forget that we have koloamatangi and kiha sai coming off redshirt years. then, in another year lavaka completes his mission. all coming in to help bolster the oline.
December 16th, 2012 at 8:58 pm
Is Anthony Pierce a gray shirt ? Is he already enrolled?
December 16th, 2012 at 9:00 pm
the recruiting list is getting shorter. some are no longer being pursued as others are committing.
in recruiting, there is always the contingency plan.
December 16th, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Re: Thomas.
I do not believe that is a done deal.
Yet.
December 16th, 2012 at 10:01 pm
Re: Pierce
He will enroll at UH in January.
Now understand one thing, UH is actually going to be a ghost town until Jan. 2.
Something to do with furlough/pay cuts.
I believe only essential employees — coaches, the Princess — will be on campus.
December 16th, 2012 at 10:07 pm
Simeon Thomas committing to UH...Is that old news or something?
December 16th, 2012 at 10:12 pm
#175,
Mahalo. Hope Demo can box it up for x-mas. He would be a nice get.
December 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
@ Al (et all)
I have it on really good word from the Bay Area, that Hawaii fans should not be surprised if Leo Koloamatangi's younger brother also becomes a Warrior Recruit and signs on the dotted line come February 6th.
December 16th, 2012 at 11:09 pm
ST, al, kapakahi, jeezy33
Is this an option for us now?
http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=26307
Just wondering
December 16th, 2012 at 11:11 pm
Sorry about the link above if you don't have espn insider account
December 16th, 2012 at 11:59 pm
Aloha Stephen!
What is the recruiting status for SImeon Thomas? Did he commit to the Warriors?
Mahalo!
Ryan A.
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December 17th, 2012 at 3:05 am
This is great news.....also anybody with an axe to grind, by trying to chase off commits should understand a voice from a nobody......counts fotr nothing. If you give your word then any attempt to deter should be met with higher degree of resolve. Added depth, competition, size and impact with this class so far. I have said numerous times this will be a major makeover and a foundation to build a program----not just a team. I believe in this staff and slowly the converts will fill the tent (stadium). "We will have our day, our day is coming" NC.......Go Warriors and to the new commits and all the others....Welcome......to the "H"!!!!!!!
December 17th, 2012 at 5:37 am
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December 17th, 2012 at 6:27 am
#139 those whiners are probably the same inbred jerks from #120.
December 19th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
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