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R.J. Kiesel-Kauhane
Class: Senior
Position: LB
HT/WT: 5’11’’ / 222 lbs
2009:
2008:
Played in 13 games with four starts at linebacker...also saw time on special teams...recorded 22 tackles (14 solo), two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and two quarterback hurries...earned first career start at STUB on the road at nationally ranked Fresno State (Oct. 4)...recorded career-best five tackles and recovered a fumble in upset win over Bulldogs...started three consecutive games at BUCK against nationally ranked Boise State (Oct. 17), Nevada (Oct. 25) and Utah State (Nov. 1)...had four tackles and one forced fumble at Boise State.
2007:
Played in all 13, primarily on special teams...totaled five tackles, including four solo...also had a pass break-up vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 1).
2006:
- Played in the final 5 games of the season
2005:
- Redshirted
Prep:
A 2005 graduate of `Aiea High School in `Aiea, O`ahu...a first-team all-league selection as a senior...a second-team all-state pick as a senior...bench presses 225 pounds 22 times...runs a 4.6-second 40-yard dash...led team to the Hawai`i High School Division II Championship in football...coached by Wendell Say...also lettered two years in basketball...carried a 3.4 cumulative GPA and was a member of the honor roll all four years...member of the Aiea High Athletic Club.
Personal:
Richard Kauhane, Jr was born on May 8, 1987, in Honolulu, O`ahu...has three brothers and one sister...parents are Aileen Kiesel and Richard Kauhane of `Aiea, O`ahu.
Fun Facts:
- Received the “College Football Hall of Fame” scholarship for Aiea
- Cousin is current Warrior Blaze Soares
- High School teammates of current Warrior Rocky Savaiigaea
See Related Stories:
http://hawaiiathletics.com/roster.aspx? ... h=football
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/ ... 8804150353
http://starbulletin.com/2008/04/08/sports/story04.html
http://starbulletin.com/2005/01/17/sports/story3.html
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Ladies and Gentlemen, this is R.J. Kiesel-Kauhane
