NEW SIGNEES:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KIRK ALEXANDER, JR.
S/WR, 6-3, 217 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
A two-time first team all-league (Pacific League) safety...recorded 113 tackles, 10 sacks, eight forced fumbles and four interceptions as a junior...recorded 125 tackles at cornerback, safety, linebacker and defensive end as a senior...can also play wide receiver...runs a 4.8 40-yard dash...has a 37-inch vertical jump...received an invitation to represent California in the Down Under Bowl in Australia...also lettered in track and basketball...carries a 3.7 cumulative grade point average.
June Jones comments: "He reminds me of Kenny (Patton, UH cornerback). He's smart and athletic as heck. He's just a good athlete. He'll probably end up being a safety, but he's athletic enough to play corner."
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... sp04p.html
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MARIO COX
RB/LB, 5-11, 231 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
Named first team all-area (Bay Area) by the San Francisco Chronicle and made the Top 20 "Cream of the Crop" list in the Contra Costa Times as a running back...a three-time all-league selection as a linebacker...rushed for 1,225 yards and 25 touchdowns, and recorded 105 tackles, 20 TFL, 8.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, and four interceptions as a senior...runs a 4.56 40-yard dash...bench presses 300 pounds and squats 520 pounds.
June Jones comments: "He's a legitimate big-time runner. You don't score 25 touchdowns and not be able to run, especially in that type of league."
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... br03p.html
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ULYSSES DALTON
CB, 6-1, 180 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... br12p.html
Article: http://starbulletin.com/breaking/breaking.php?id=3231
Article: http://www.timesheraldonline.com/Storie ... 84,00.html
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JO PIERRE DAVIS
RB, 6-1, 200 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
Was named the Academic Athletic Association's 2004 Player of the Year.
LINK: http://www.cifsf.org/Sports/FootballAll-City2004-05.pdf
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... sp06p.html
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SOLOMON ELIMIMIAN
LB, 6-1, 225 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
Had 125 tackles, nine and a half sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and one interception as a senior...named all-league, city, area, and region...runs a 4.56 40-yard dash...chose UH over California, Fresno State, UCLA, USC, Utah, Washington, Iowa State...the younger brother of former UH all-WAC cornerback Abraham Elimimian.
June Jones comments: "Solomon Elimimian is, I think, just a play-maker. I mean, when we watch his tape, he's probably the biggest play-maker that we recruited. He's got tackles, sacks, interceptions, everything. He's always around the ball."
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... br03p.html
Article: http://starbulletin.com/breaking/breaking.php?id=3217
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JOHN ESTES
OL (Center), 6-2, 280 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
A two-year starter at center...named the league's Lineman of the Year, first-team all-section (Sac-Joaquin), first team all-Northern California, third team all-state as a senior...also named Lineman of the Year by the Stockton Hall of Fame...a two-time all-area selection by the Stockton Record...also won the San Joaquin Athletic Association and Sac-Joaquin Sub Section Discus Championship as a junior, and finished sixth statewide as a junior...chose UH over Utah State, Boise State, and San Jose State.
June Jones comments: "He's very athletic. He fits our m.o. for what we look for in the offensive line, being able to do things we want him to do. He's a great kid, and tough and physical."
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... br06p.html
Article: http://starbulletin.com/breaking/breaking.php?id=3205
Combine results: http://www.recruitsunlimited.com/player ... sp?id=8629
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FETAIAGOGO "JOHN" FONOTI
DE/LB, 6-3, 237 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
An OIA East Division honorable mention selection as a senior...run a 4.7 40-yard dash and power cleans 245-pounds...played in the HUD Goodwill Classic and named Defensive Player of the Game in the Samoa Bowl.
June Jones comments: "He's an athlete. When he gets into our weight program and gets into finding out what type of dedication is needed, he has a chance to be a big-time player."
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... sp11p.html
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
B.J. FRUEAN
LB, 6-2, 203 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
2004 All-State first team LB
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... br06p.html
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOMI HALAI
DE, 6-4, 245 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
Helped College of the Canyons to the junior college national championship in 2004...named the Most Outstanding Defensive Player in the title game...also named second team all-conference (Western States Conference)...chose UH over Michigan State.
June Jones comments: "Tomi Halai is a pass-rushing, athletic defensive end. When he gets into our weight program, before it's over, he'll probably be 275 and 280. He can make plays, and he runs to the football real well."
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... br01p.html
Article: http://starbulletin.com/2005/01/27/sports/story3.html
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RAPHAEL IERU
DT, 6-4, 330 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
A second team all state selection as a senior...will move to defensive line for the Warriors...bench presses 225 pounds 22 times...also lettered in basketball...chose UH over Arizona State.
June Jones comments: "He can probably play on either side, but we have a need at defensive line. We talked to him about that. He wanted to stay home. He's a great kid, really smart and I think he's going to be a real load inside and a real powerful defender for us."
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... sp01p.html
Article: http://starbulletin.com/2005/01/27/sports/story3.html
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MARQUEZ JACKSON
SB, 5-8, 150 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
Named second team all-state...caught 52 passes for 848 yards and five touchdowns as a senior...also the starting point guard on the nationally ranked basketball team.
June Jones comments: "He's subtle smooth, kind of a Chad Owens-quickness guy. He's a great point guard in Georgia, and to be that, you have to be a great athlete. He will get stronger when he gets here. I can see him returning punts and being a productive slot for us. He fits the mold that we look for."
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... sp06p.html
Article: http://www.accessnorthga.com/news/hall/ ... p?ID=88344
Article: http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/st ... 2892.shtml
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DANIEL JOHNSON
OL, 6-4, 270 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
An all-state (Division 4A) and first team all-county (King County) selection in 2004...also named King County Lineman of the Year...invited to play in the East/West All-Star Game...named the top lineman at the Gatorade Strongman Challenge...team co-captain as a senior...helped Skyline advance to the state championship and co-division title in 2004...chose UH over Washington, Idaho, and Oregon.
June Jones comments: "He has a lot of talent. He's smart, obviously, because if you're an offensive lineman and you choose not to come here, you've got to have rocks in your head."
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... br05p.html
Article: http://starbulletin.com/2005/01/04/sports/story1.html
Article: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/h ... tes04.html
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AARON KIA
OL, 6-3, 268 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
A first team all-state selection as a senior...named team's most valuable offensive lineman...guided the Trojans to the OIA West Red Division championship as a junior and senior...started in the HUB All-Star game...team captain and team's most outstanding paddler as a junior...also qualified for State Swimming Championship (50-freestyle) meet as a sophomore.
June Jones comments: "Aaron Kia already — from the time we recruited him until now — looks like a different person. (Former Denver Bronco) Ma'a Tanuvasa has been working him out. I would say he's a prototype pass-protector. He's a great kid, and he'll be one of those who will have a chance to play for four years for us."
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... sp08p.html
Article: http://starbulletin.com/2005/01/12/sports/story6.html
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RJ KIESEL-KAUHANE
LB, 6-1, 210 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
A first-team all-OIA West Red Division selection as a senior...a second team all-state pick as a senior...bench presses 225 pounds 22 times...runs 4.6 40-yard dash...chose UH over Tulane and Idaho...carries a 3.4 cumulative grade point average.
June Jones comments: "He's a gem. Nobody was really on him, but he can run, he can lift and he's athletic. He's what you look for at linebacker. We kind of went through the whole deal as a staff that 'nobody's recruiting him, we can get him to walk on.' I said, 'You know what, the guy has his grades. I don't care if anybody is recruiting him or not. Give him a scholarship because he can play.' And that's what we did."
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... sp06p.html
Article: http://starbulletin.com/2005/01/17/sports/index.html
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ADAM LEONARD
LB, 6-2, 225 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
Earned Metro Sound League's Defensive Player of the Year as a sophomore and junior.
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... br06p.html
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LAUPEPA LETULI
OL, 6-4, 265 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
Recorded 42 knockdowns and did not allow a sack in 2004...named league's Offensive Player of the Year as a senior...also a first team all-CIF and all-league (Pioneer) as a senior...named first team all-area by the Daily Breeze...team captain as a senior...also lettered in track (shotput)...chose UH over Oregon State, Utah and Boise State.
June Jones comments: "He's real legitimate. He's an impact guy. I'm excited about him playing for us."
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... sp04p.html
Article: http://starbulletin.com/2004/12/19/sports/notebook.html
Combine results: http://www.recruitsunlimited.com/player ... sp?id=8846
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ANTWAN MAHALEY
WR, 6-4, 200 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
Caught for 442 yards and four touchdowns as a senior...a first team all-league pick as a senior and second team selection as a junior...named the team's Most Improved Player Award as a junior and senior...played tight end as a junior and wide receiver as a senior.
June Jones comments: "He's tall and, although he looks like a tight end, he's athletic enough to move (to wideout). He will blossom as he comes into our offense."
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... sp06p.html
Combine results: http://www.recruitsunlimited.com/player ... sp?id=8863
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ERIK PEDERSEN
S, 6-1, 195 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
Named league's Defensive Player of the Year (Bay League) and first team all-CIF as a senior...as a defensive back, recorded four interceptions and 10 PBUs and, as a running back, gained more than 1,000 yards and scored 11 touchdowns his senior season...runs a 4.5 40-yard dash.
June Jones comments: "He's an athletic kid. He reminds me of (UH coach) Rich Miano, only he's faster, quicker and better."
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... sp10p.html
Article: http://starbulletin.com/2005/01/27/sports/story3.html
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BRASHTON SATELE
LB, 6-2, 240 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
A two-time all-state selection and three-time all-league selection...runs a 4.6 40-yard dash...played in the HUB Goodwill Classic as a senior...also earned three letters in both track and baseball...named first team all-league in track as a senior...a two-time league championship in the discus...won state discus championship as a senior...also a tewo-time all-league selection in basketball...a scholar-athlete...son of former UH linebacker Alvis Satele and former UH volleyball player Lee Ann Satele (Pestana)...chose UH over Oregon State, Utah and Notre Dame...is the cousin of current Warriors Samson and Hercules Satele, and Melila Purcell.
June Jones comments: "Brashton Satele is a big-play defensive player who has a chance to start for four years. He can run, he can hit, he's big, he's physical."
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... sp03p.html
Article: http://starbulletin.com/2004/12/06/sports/story3.html
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ROCKY SAVAIIGAEA
DL, 6-3, 290 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
A first-team all-state pick and OIA West Defensive Player of the Year selection as a senior...recorded six sacks, four quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and two PBUs as a senior...chose UH over San Diego State, Utah and Idaho.
June Jones comments: "He's a stud inside. He makes a lot of plays, and he has a great motor."
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... sp04p.html
Article: http://starbulletin.com/2004/12/26/sports/story2.html
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SIAVE SETI
DT, 6-3, 315 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
Bench presses 225 pounds 25 times...chose UH over San Jose State and Fresno State.
June Jones comments: "He also has a great motor. He's a great kid. You've got to have guys inside who can do all of the dirty work. He's one of those guys."
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... br03p.html
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JORDAN SLYE
WR, 6-4, 190 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
Former Univesity of Washington WR-S and All-Conference, Honorable Mention WR
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... br03p.html
Article: http://starbulletin.com/2005/01/26/sports/story6.html
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BLAZE SOARES
LB, 6-1, 210 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
A three-time all-state selection...also named OIA East Defensive Player of the Year...bench presses 405 and 225 pounds 17 times...runs a 4.5 40-yard dash.
June Jones comments: "On film, he's as good a linebacker as there was in the state. He can run, and he's just a great kid. He'll have a chance to play for us (as a freshman)."
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... br04p.html
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KAYBRIN STEVENSON
CB, 6-0, 170 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
A two-time all-conference pick (5A Fiesta Region)...also earned four letters in track...finished fourth statewide in the 110m hurdles and set regional record in the 110-meter hurdles (14.2) as a junior...also a member of the 4x400 relay team...runs a 4.4 40...chose UH over North Dakota and Northern Colorado.
June Jones comments: "He's a fast, athletic corner. He runs the 100, he runs the hurdles. He does all of that sprint stuff. He's a very fast athletic kid."
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... br01p.html
Article: http://starbulletin.com/2005/01/27/sports/story3.html
Article: http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/index.php?sty=41394
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ADRIAN THOMAS
OL, 6-4, 275 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... br02p.html
Article: http://starbulletin.com/2004/11/09/sports/index.html
Article: http://www.gridironaustralia.org.au/spotlight.asp?ID=7
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MICHAEL WASHINGTON
SB, 5-7, 165 lbs.(SIGNED AND FAXED LOI)
Hampered by an injury during his senior campaign, but had 17 catches for 341 yards and five touchdowns...as a defensive back named all-state (class AA) by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review as a senior...helped Aliquippa to the AA State Championship as a junior, with 22 catches for 723 yards and 14 touchdowns at receiver, 11 interceptions on defense, and scored two touchdowns on special teams...a member of the National Honor Society and ranked sixth in his class...chose UH over California and Bowling Green.
June Jones comments: "I don't think I've seen a guy on tape like Michael Washington, even when I was in the pros. He's different. He had 22 catches his junior year and scored 14 touchdowns. That tells you something. I looked at his film and I said, 'You've got to be kidding me.' "
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... sp01p.html
Article: http://starbulletin.com/2005/01/27/sports/story3.html
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OTHERS:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHRIS ASSILY
LB, 6-1, 215 lbs. (2004 recruit to grayshirt and play in 2005.)
2003 all-state DB
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... sp20a.html
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DAVONE BESS
SB, 5-11, 190 lbs.(ALREADY IN SCHOOL ATTENDING CLASSES.)
June Jones comments: "Davone Bess has a chance to start for us once he learns the system. Athletically, he's explosive. He's a little bigger, stronger slot. He'll have the jump learning this spring and being here this semester. I would think he'll compete for a starting job."
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... sp10p.html
Article: http://starbulletin.com/2005/01/05/sports/story2.html
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
COLT BRENNAN
QB, 6-3, 200 lbs.(WILL BE WALKING ON IN THE FALL.)
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... sp04p.html
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INOKE FUNAKI
QB, 6-0, 190 lbs. (ALREADY IN SCHOOL ATTENDING CLASSES.)
(Return to UH from Mormon Mission.)
2002 State Offensive Player of the Year
June Jones comments: "We let kids play where they want to play. He'll start off at quarterback. But he's a winner, a competitor. I haven't seen him throw the ball since high school, because he's been on a mission. He's an athlete. He's one of those kids if he doesn't make it at quarterback, he can play at other spots."
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... sp01a.html
Article: http://starbulletin.com/2002/01/29/sports/index3.html
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ALI LIKIO
DT, 6-2, 310 lbs. (Transfer from Arizona State. Will be eligible in 2005.)
Ex-Arizona State DT ... who had playing time with Sun Devils as true freshman
Article: http://starbulletin.com/2004/08/26/sports/notebook.html
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VILIAMI NAUAHI
S, 6-2, 200 lbs. (Return to UH from Mormon Mission.)
2003 All-State first team
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... sp08a.html
Article: http://starbulletin.com/2003/01/31/sports/index2.html
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JULIEN PETIT
WR, 6-3, 200 lbs.(ALREADY IN SCHOOL ATTENDING CLASSES AS A WALK-ON.)
Ex-Colorado State WR ... rated among top seven wide receivers in JCs in 2003 by Emfinger's Blue Chips
Article: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... sp04p.html
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RICK TAYLOR
WR/DB, 6-0, 177 lbs.(WILL GREYSHIRT THIS YEAR AND PLAY IN 2006.)
Profile: http://neaseprospects.com/
Article: http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/s ... 3482.shtml
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
what a time for my editing program to be on the fritz, hang on.
Whoa. Thats an awesome pic. Where did it come from?
S/WR, 6-3, 217 lbs.
WR, 6-4, 200 lbs.
S, 6-1, 195 lbs.
WR, 6-3, 200 lbs.
WR, 6-4, 190 lbs.
