2009 UH FOOTBALL RECRUITING

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BigWave96744 wrote:According the Stephen Tsai, John Manu-Olevao (6'3'', 310lb OLine out of Kahuku '07) will be reporting in the Spring '09.
He is currently at West Oahu College and should have 3 years to play 3
Looks as though John Manu-Olevao is now instead at Fresno City College (#72 on roster link). Also interesting to see another former Kahuku OL Joseph Napeahi (#66) on Fresno City College 2008 roster too.
http://www.fresnocitycollege.edu/index.aspx?page=454

Also interesting to see that other former Kahuku stars on Snow College 2008 roster....former Warrior signee OLB Tu Tui (#91) & 2008 Oregon State signee OL Anthony Si'ilata (#79).
http://www.snowbadgers.com/football/roster.shtml
http://jcfootball.scout.com/a.z?s=87&p= ... id=3829579
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Patrick Au is on their roster too. 6'8 360#. That's a big boy. Does he have potential?

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Southbay wrote:Patrick Au is on their roster too. 6'8 360#. That's a big boy. Does he have potential?
While Patrick did play b-ball for Kahuku, he's just not real mobile and therefore not great in pass protection for the Warrior's pass-happy offense. However, he definitely has the size and potential for a running team with zone blocking schemes.

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QB, Andy McCloud has committed to UTEP. Apparently, UH have offered him late.

September 9, 2008

McCloud commits

Matt Malatesta
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With no varsity experience entering the season, The Woodlands (Texas) quarterback Andy McCloud was a long shot to earn a Division I scholarship.

With a spring and summer of hard work attending camps and combines, McCloud began impressing college scouts – one Conference USA school in particular.

After attending two UTEP camps, McCloud caught the eye of the Miner coaches, who just needed to see him produce under the lights this season. McCloud did just that, leading the Highlanders to a 42-0 win over Cy-Fair. He was officially offered by UTEP after that performance and then went on to dismantle the Katy Tigers 47-0 last weekend.

"I'm going to play football at UTEP and I love everything about it," McCloud said. "I'm firm in this. I went on my official visit this weekend and just loved it. The coaching staff was great and the atmosphere was tremendous. "

After he returned from his trip, he was offered by Hawaii.

The Highlanders will be Clear Lake this Friday night.



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ANDY McCLOUD Image QB, 6-2, 178 lbs.
(The Woodlands HS - The Woodlands, TX)
(Committed to UTEP)

Rivals.com profile: http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/vi ... _key=75071

Rivals.com article: http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/co ... cid=845251

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Anthony Si'ilata seems like a very good prospect. Would love to see him come back to Hawaii in 2 years. I think that should be one of our main focuses for upcoming years, the O-Line. After what happened at Georgia, i hope McMackin will be recruited those tall tackles with long arms that will protect the quarterback with ease. Cant wait for Lacount. Was really hoping Hasiak would choose Hawaii too but it seems he's made up his mind. Braddah like leave da rock. Cant blame him either.

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Not sure what the latest situation with Punahou QB Cayman Shutter is...whether he's still firmly committed to New Mexico & vice versa, BUT I'm hoping that the Warriors are still taking a good look at QB Kane Wilson (El Dorado High School / Placentia, CA) since I understand that Coach Mack wants to sign up 2 QBs from the high school ranks among the 2009 recruits.

According to a couple of my friends (whose sons also currently attend El Dorado High School), Kane is the son of former NFL QB Dave Wilson (University of Illinois / 1981-1988 New Orleans Saints) and only moved from Louisiana to California to live with his dad Dave when Hurricane Katrina hit. My friends tell me that Kane was a part-time starter as a sophomore when El Dorado won a CIF-Southern Section (not sure what Division) championship, then led El Dorado to a repeat CIF-Southern Section championship his junior season. I understand that Kane is only now beginning to tap his potential talent as a QB now that his dad Dave started working with him on technique for this ongoing season.

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KANE WILSON Image QB, 6-3, 205 lbs. (4.8 40 yd dash)
(El Dorado HS - Placentia, CA)

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtUfGlsMNg0

Scout.com profile: http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=3480476

ocvarsity.com profile: http://www.ocvarsity.com/players/detail ... easonID=12

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http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschoo ... full.story
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http://www.ocvarsity.com/articles/wilso ... ord-season
Saturday, August 30, 2008
O.C.'s 'other' QBs too good to be ignored

El Dorado's Kane Wilson knows that a certain quarterback from Mater Dei sometimes dominates the spotlight.

At least it can seem that way.

"Every time you go on rivals(.com) or scout.com, he's on the front page," said Wilson, referring to Matt Barkley, the reigning Gatorade national player of the year.

But thanks to Wilson and several other strong-armed seniors, Orange County's quarterback story this fall is not a hasty read.

"You could probably come to Orange County and get seven or eight scholarship quarterbacks — at some level," Los Alamitos coach John Barnes said of the 2008 class.

Last season, only one county quarterback signed with a Division I-A school: Edison's Nick Crissman (UCLA).

"It's a good year (for Orange County)," said Greg Biggins, a recruiting analyst for ESPN.com. "There's a lot of good guys."

Said Evans: "They say everything is about Barkley, but Orange County is stacked."

"I don't think you think El Dorado and think quarterback," El Dorado coach Jeff Bailey said.

But Wilson is helping to change that perception. At 6-foot-4, 215 pounds, the dual-threat quarterback has helped the Golden Hawks claim consecutive CIF Southwest Division titles.

Last season, he passed for 2,332 yards and ran for 430.

Wilson was busy during the offseason, too. He attended an Elite 11 tryout camp at Cal that had a strong county presence. He made a final grouping of passers.

Wilson also made a trip to the Manning Passing Academy in Louisiana. The camp is run by Peyton, Eli and Archie Manning. Wilson's father, former pro quarterback Dave Wilson (Katella), played with Archie on the New Orleans Saints.

Wilson is still waiting for his first scholarship offer.

"All these other guys are getting offers," he said. "I think I'm as good or just almost as good."
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kapakahi wrote:Not sure what the latest situation with Punahou QB Cayman Shutter is...whether he's still firmly committed to New Mexico & vice versa, BUT I'm hoping that the Warriors are still taking a good look at QB Kane Wilson (El Dorado High School / Placentia, CA) since I understand that Coach Mack wants to sign up 2 QBs from the high school ranks among the 2009 recruits.

According to a couple of my friends (whose sons also currently attend El Dorado High School), Kane is the son of former NFL QB Dave Wilson (University of Illinois / 1981-1988 New Orleans Saints) and only moved from Louisiana to California to live with his dad Dave when Hurricane Katrina hit. My friends tell me that Kane was a part-time starter as a sophomore when El Dorado won a CIF-Southern Section (not sure what Division) championship, then led El Dorado to a repeat CIF-Southern Section championship his junior season. I understand that Kane is only now beginning to tap his potential talent as a QB now that his dad Dave started working with him on technique for this ongoing season.

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KANE WILSON Image QB, 6-3, 205 lbs. (4.8 40 yd dash)
(El Dorado HS - Placentia, CA)

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtUfGlsMNg0

Scout.com profile: http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=3480476

ocvarsity.com profile: http://www.ocvarsity.com/players/detail ... easonID=12

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http://www.ocvarsity.com/players/detail ... easonID=35
http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschoo ... full.story
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I hope we offer Kane as well. In a recent SB article Cayman said he was solid with New Mexico so maybe that's why the coaches offered that Texas QB. Maybe now since he has committed to UTEP it will open up a schollie for Kane.

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bowfan wrote:I hope we offer Kane as well. In a recent SB article Cayman said he was solid with New Mexico so maybe that's why the coaches offered that Texas QB. Maybe now since he has committed to UTEP it will open up a schollie for Kane.
JMHO but Kane would be nice contrast to QB verbal commit Corey Nielson (Gahr High School / Cerritos, CA. - only 10 miles west of Placentia). My friends tell me that Kane is already at least a legit. 6'3" tall....slightly taller than his dad Dave (who was listed at 6'3" from his playing days on the official New Orleans Saints NFL roster).

BTW, a different friend of mine also happens to know Corey Nielson and his family. Both my friend's sons told me that Corey is at most 5'11" tall....since they themselves both are about 5'10" to 5'11" in height.

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Looks like we offered Marcus Malepeai from Radford.

http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=3953265

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bowfan wrote:Looks like we offered Marcus Malepeai from Radford.

http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=3953265
Thanks bowfan. I put his info on the main page.

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Per today's Na Koa luncheon, Coach Mack indicated that he'd like to recruit a rugby player from Samoa to play RB for the 2009 recruiting class. Hopefully the Warrior coaches take a good look at Farrington HS running back Apelu So'oalo (5'11", 210 lbs). So'oalo is a former rugby player that moved from American Samoa to Hawaii this year. He's shown his kicking skills (from his rugby days in Samoa) by kicking 2 FGs over 30 years this season for the Govs so far.

In response to a question about current OL depth, Coach Mack acknowledged that the June hadn't recruited enough OL depth the past 3 or so years. Coach Mack indicated that Warriors will need to recruit more quality Olineman for the Recruiting Class for 2009 to add quality depth.

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kapakahi wrote: In response to a question about current OL depth, Coach Mack acknowledged that the June hadn't recruited enough OL depth the past 3 or so years. Coach Mack indicated that Warriors will need to recruit more quality Olineman for the Recruiting Class for 2009 to add quality depth.
I agree with this comment, there currently isn't a lot of quality depth on the OL. Hopefully he starts looking for some big tackles because that's what we need.

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Corey & Deondre (Gahr H.S.) will be making their official visit together to UH Oct 10 weekend, for the La Tech game.

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PIAA DS wrote:Corey & Deondre (Gahr H.S.) will be making their official visit together to UH Oct 10 weekend, for the La Tech game.
Do you know if anyone else is going to be taking visits soon?

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