2012 Day 46 – Marvin “Joey” Iosefa

[BigWave96744]

Marvin “Joey” Iosefa
#7
Class: Sophomore
Position: Running Back
HT/WT: 6’ 0’’ / 245 lbs

2012:


- Switching number from 30 to 7

2011:







Played in all 13 games including 11 starts at running back…led the team with 548 rushing yards on 110 carries...averaged 5.0 yards per carry… also rushed for seven touchdowns…had 20 receptions for 122 yards and one touchdown…rushed for a career-high 99 yards along with 28 receiving yards at Louisiana Tech (Oct. 1)…posted two rushing touchdowns each against San Jose State (Oct. 14), New Mexico State (Oct. 22), and Tulane (Nov. 26)…rushed for 81 yards on seven attempts and two scores at San Jose State…rushed for 91 yards and two scores against New Mexico State…had 63 rushing yards and career-high four receptions for 29 yards against Tulane.

2010:


- Redshirted

2009:

- Greyshirt Recruit will report in Spring 2010

Prep:



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A 2009 graduate of Fagaitua High School in American Samoa…lettered three years in football… He was coached by Suaese “Pooch” Taase and played both Quarterback, Linebacker, Free Safety, Kicker and Punter…team went 21-2 in his final two seasons as team won back-to-back championships…named the offensive player of the year and led Fagaitua to the national championship in 2007…participated in the Hawai‘i/Polynesia-Mainland Bowl… named the season MVP and the all purpose player in 2009…scored 21 rushing touchdowns and had 16 touchdown passes with 980 yards as a senior…also played volleyball, soccer and rugby…was a member of the Lauli`i “Moli ole Ava” rugby team …also a member of Lauli`i Spikers volleyball.

Personal:

Marvin Joey Iosefa was born in American Samoa. Parent are Lalomilo and Laine Iosefa of Pago Pago, American Samoa. He has two brothers, four sisters, and a son, Joey, Jr. Majoring in civil engineering…

Fun Facts:
- HS teammates with former Warrior Recruit Penitito Faalologo

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Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Marvin “Joey” Iosefa

[AFWarriorFan]

My favorite player on the 2012 Roster! Go get 'em Joey!

[Duster]

Majoring in civil engineering. No wonder he picked up the offense and played so much as a RS frosh. Look forward to seeing him making plays.

[RedZone]

Will play runningback and quarterback. Chow was really impressed on how well Joey can throw the ball.

[polywarrior4life]

Joey is an all around athlete. You should see him play volleyball an basketball.

[SundayJam]

I've got a feeling that Joey's gonna have a monster year.
What's not to like about the kid?

[AFWarriorFan]

Joey for Heisman!

[dakineguy]

Marvin is da Man

[Makai TailG8TAZ]

Looking forward to a monster year from this young man. Run um ova Big Boy, and see you in the end zone.

[Neighbor]

How is his last name pronounced? I've been pronouncing it (e-o-sefa) like Kekaula does...but maybe he's been saying it wrong this whole time?

I found this interview and the dude says his name (ya-sefa)



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I mean, the guy couldn't have really just butchered his name that bad with him sitting right there and without Iosefa correcting him, unless that's how it's supposed to be pronounced.

[H20]

I think he was just being nice but not saying anything lol

[keawa]

i met him. cool guy. from samoa