2010 UH FOOTBALL RECRUITING

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Click link below for "2009 UH FOOTBALL RECRUITS"
LINK: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16674

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Note: Some information from the recruiting sites like Rivals and Scout
might not be accurate. Also, some prospects listed isn't necessarily
being recruited by UH because, some of the interest comes from the
players and not from UH. Don't blame me! I'm just the messenger!
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2010 UH Football Prospects
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Name and school that's in purple color denotes junior college.
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Players Signed and faxed LOI
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Hawaiiathletics.com: http://www.hawaiiathletics.com/news/201 ... 04515.aspx

Honolulu Advertiser article and video link to UH recruits: http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar ... or+Hawai+i

Nakoa.org 2010 Warrior Football Recruit Review: http://nakoa.org/news_recruit2010bio.htm

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KODY AFUSIA OL, 6-3, 295 lbs.
(Ocean View HS - Huntington Beach, CA)
(Signed and faxed LOI)
(Turned down offers from Montana St. and SJSU.)

Named first-team all-league as a junior and senior...played both sides of the ball as an offensive guard and center and defensive tackle...named Golden West League’s Defensive Player of the Year...selected to the all-CIF Southern Division first team on offense...also competed in wrestling, where he compiled a 32-10 record in the 285-pound division...picked UH over San Jose State and Montana State...sister plays Division I softball at Arizona State.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f3LfNze ... r_embedded

Honolulu Advertiser: http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar ... California

Star Bulletin: http://www.starbulletin.com/sports/spor ... awaii.html

Rivals.com profile: (2-stars) http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... sia-107623

Scout.com profile: (2-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=4754746

OC Varsity profile: http://www.ocvarsity.com/sections/playe ... easonID=62

OC Varsity blog: http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/20 ... aii/85125/

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SAMSON ANGUAY WR, 5-8, 155 lbs. (4.5 40 yd dash)
(Campbell HS - Ewa, HI)
(Signed and faxed LOI)

Three-year varsity letterman...rated the 27th best recruit out of the state of Hawai‘i...named to Honolulu Advertiser Division II all-state first team in 2008 and to the second team in 2009...played slot back, running back, and kick returner...as a junior, helped team win the OIA White Division...finished fourth in the 100-meter dash (11.1 seconds) in the state track championships as a junior...competed in the Hawai‘i/Polynesia-Mainland Bowl.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAwuY1lqOIo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J0YNG6rVZU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDyv2mJB-ks

Honolulu Advertiser: http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar ... p+on+slots

Star Bulletin: http://www.starbulletin.com/sports/2009 ... awaii.html

PIAA website: http://www.pacificathleticalliance.com/news.htm

Rivals.com profile: (2-stars) http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/vi ... key=100582

Scout.com profile: (2-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=3787076

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DARIUS BRIGHT WR, 6-5, 225 lbs. (4.5 40 yd dash)
(City College of San Francisco - San Francisco, CA)
(Signed and faxed LOI)
(Turned down offers from Oklahoma.)

Enrolled at UH in spring semester...played two seasons at City College of San Francisco...caught 21 passes for 227 yards and four TDs in eight games in 2009...clocked in the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds...picked UH over Oklahoma.

Honolulu Advertiser: http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar ... y+receiver

Star Bulletin: http://www.starbulletin.com/sports/spor ... polei.html

Rivals.com profile: (3-stars) http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... ight-98105

Scout.com profile: (2-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=4746968

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SIAKI CRAVENS DE, 6-3, 240 lbs. (4.6 40 yd dash)
(Long Beach CC - Long Beach, CA)
(Signed and faxed LOI)

Played one season at Long Beach City College...recorded 14 tackles, including four for loss, three sacks, two pass breakups and two quarterback hurries in 2009...signed with Utah out of high school and redshirted during 2008 Sugar Bowl season...lettered four years in football and basketball for Temucula Valley High in California...named to all-CIF, all-valley and all-league in basketball...member of two league championship teams in basketball...honor roll all four years of high school.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5_0rLRQ0QU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkfuS1aSP04

Honolulu Advertiser: http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar ... ensive+end

Rivals.com profile: (2-stars) http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/vi ... key=102961

Scout.com profile: (2-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=4574137

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DESMOND DEAN DL, 6-7, 215 lbs. (4.55 40 yd dash)
(John Tyler HS - Tyler, TX)
(Signed and faxed LOI)

Played for one of the top-rated schools in Texas which won the District 11-5A league championship with a 12-2 record...earned all-state and all-district first team honors...also honorable mention all-East Texas...finished the regular season with 25 tackles, including 12 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, 20 quarterback pressures...ran track and was the anchor of the 4x100-meter relay team...grandfather, Fred, played for the Washington Redskins and was an original member of the infamous Hogs offensive line...father and two uncles were All-American football players...also recruited by Utah, Illinois, and Southern Miss.

Hawaiiathletics.com: http://www.hawaiiathletics.com/news/201 ... 04515.aspx

Rivals.com profile: (2-stars) http://rivals.yahoo.com/texas/football/ ... ean-104508

Scout.com profile: (2-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=4781447

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DUSTIN ELISARA LB/FB, 6-2, 245 lbs. (4.62 40 yd dash)
(Kapolei HS - Kapolei, HI)
(Signed and faxed LOI)
(Turned down offers from Arkansas, Arizona, Oregon St.)

Two-way player who played linebacker and fullback...rated the 32nd best middle linebacker and ninth best fullback in the country by one scouting service...ranked No. 36 recruit in the Northwest region and 15th best in the state of Hawai‘i...led the team with 89 tackles...also had two sacks and two interceptions...competed in the All-American Bowl in Austin, Texas, where he had eight tackles...picked UH over Arkansas, Arizona, and Oregon State.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjkdbUx_M5c

http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=11& ... s%3D650283

http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=11& ... s%3D650286

http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=11& ... s%3D650288

Honolulu Advertiser: http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar ... olei+stars

Star Bulletin: http://www.starbulletin.com/sports/spor ... polei.html

ESPN.com profile: (76 rating) http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiti ... son%3d2010

Rivals.com profile: (3-stars) http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... sara-93166

Rivals.com article: http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/co ... ID=1042450

Scout.com profile: (3-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=3812470

Scout.com article: http://recruiting.scout.com/2/920654.html

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IPULASI ESELU DE/LB, 6-2, 200 lbs.
(Moanalua HS - Honolulu, HI)
(Signed and faxed LOI)

Played linebacker at Moanalua...named Honolulu Advertiser Division II all-state first team...also selected all-OIA White Division...ranked as the 28th best recruit in the state of Hawai‘i...participated in the H.U.B. Goodwill Hawai‘i Senior Bowl...brother Savai‘i is a tight end at California.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkbmOdne754

Honolulu Advertiser: http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar ... ensive+end

Star Bulletin: http://www.starbulletin.com/sports/spor ... _list.html

Rivals.com profile: (2-stars) http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... elu-105646

Scout.com profile: (2-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=4434763

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CALEN FRIEL DE, 6-2, 240 lbs.
(Kailua HS - Kailua, HI)
(Signed and faxed LOI)

Did not play in his senior year due to season-ending injury...ranked the 11th best recruit in the state of Hawai‘i...also rated the 49th best weakside defensive end in the country...competed in the H.U.B. Goodwill Hawai‘i Senior Bowl.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u9oseucqxU

Honolulu Advertiser: http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar ... nsive+ends

Rivals.com profile: (3-stars) http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/vi ... key=100578

Scout.com profile: (2-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=4417526

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TYLER HADDEN K, 5-11, 175 lbs.)
(California HS - Whittier, CA)
(Signed and faxed LOI)
(Turned down offers from NMSU.)

Rated 11th nationally as a kicker and 19th as a punter by Chris Sailer Kicking…participated in the National Kicking Camp and was selected to the “Top 12” in the seniors/junior college/transfers category…as a senior at California HS, converted 9-of-10 field goals with a long of 47…also averaged 40 yards per punt…named to the all-CIF Southeast Division first team…team advanced to the semifinals of the Southeast Division playoffs.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXD-T_P8Xc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIPGzHuS ... r_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddaM-7Gx ... r_embedded

Honolulu Advertiser: http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... h+Warriors

Star Bulletin: http://blogs.starbulletin.com/uhsportse ... -to-class/

chrissailerkicking.com profile: (5-stars) http://www.chrissailerkicking.com/top-r ... ofile.html

Tylerhadden.com website: http://tylerhadden.com/profile.html

Rivals.com profile: (2-stars) http://rivals.yahoo.com/californiapreps ... dden-98610

Scout.com profile: http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=4406825

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JOHN HARDY-TUILAU CB, 6-1, 165 lbs.
(Vista Murrieta HS - Murrieta, CA)
(Signed and faxed LOI)

As a senior, had league-leading 10 interceptions in 14 games and returned three for touchdowns...also had 65 tackles and five blocked kicks...named to MaxPrep’s All-California Division I second team and all-CIF Southern Section...also selected to Riverside Press-Enterprise all-Area team and all-Inland Valley County...helped team finish 10-0 in the Southwestern League...two-time all-league performer...blocked 26 kicks during his varsity career, a new state record...also had 18 career interceptions, 140 career tackles, scored 10 touchdowns and set a school record with 38 career starts...also competed in the Inland Empire All-Star Classic...father played two years for the Chicago Bears.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NA1jUQlhm0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy9Dg_E5-Xc

Honolulu Advertiser: http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar ... California

Star Bulletin: http://www.starbulletin.com/sports/2010 ... awaii.html

Maxpreps.com profile: http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/uelsVr ... -hardy.htm

Rivals.com profile: (2-stars) http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... iau-107625

Scout.com profile: (2-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=3931387

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STERLING JACKSON RB, 6-1, 225 lbs. (4.5 40 yd dash)
(Mendocino College - Ukiah, CA)
(Committed to UH)

(Will have 3 years to play 2.)

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ4m_XtWhE4

Star Advertiser: http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sp ... riors.html

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DAVID KATINA DE, 6-2, 225 lbs. (4.8 40 yd dash)
(Fa'asao Marist HS / Kanana Fou HS - American Samoa)
(Signed and faxed LOI)
(Turned down offers from Arizona, Oregon, Oregon State, SMU and Tennessee.)

Attends Kanana Fou High School but played for Fa‘asao Marist High School in American Samoa...named all-league first team as a senior and all-league honorable mention as a junior...selected to represent American Samoa on the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) World Team that played Team USA...also played in the Samoa Bowl...attended Word of Life Academy as a freshman and Campbell High School as a sophomore...picked UH over Arizona, Oregon, Oregon State, SMU and Tennessee.

Honolulu Advertiser: http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar ... ensive+end

Samoanews.com: http://www.samoanews.com/viewstory.php? ... ion=Sports

Rivals.com profile: (2-stars) http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... ina-106680

Scout.com profile: (2-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=4746978

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COREY LAU WR, 5-8.5, 140 lbs. (4.44 40 yd dash)
(Kailua HS - Kailua, HI)
(Signed and faxed LOI)

Two-sport athlete who was also the starting point guard for the Surfriders’ Division II state championship basketball team...in 2009, led Kailua High School in receiving with 35 receptions for 501 yards and five touchdowns...a two-time all-OIA Red East selection...also selected as Honolulu Advertiser all-state honorable mention...participated in the H.U.B. Goodwill Hawai‘i Senior Bowl and was the East team special team MVP...named to Honolulu Star-Bulletin honorable mention all-state and first team all-OIA in basketball in 2009...attended Saint Louis School as a freshman and sophomore.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCkmF58RE4A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5tPSTj0bc8

Honolulu Advertiser: http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar ... p+on+slots

Star Bulletin: http://www.starbulletin.com/sports/2009 ... awaii.html

PIAA website: http://www.pacificathleticalliance.com/news.htm

ESPN.com profile: (70 rating) http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recruitin ... eason=2010

Rivals.com profile: (2-stars) http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/vi ... key=100584

Scout.com profile: (2-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=4406230

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DAVE LEFOTU OL, 6-4, 295 lbs. (4.9 40 yd dash)
(Pearl City HS - Pearl City, HI)
(Signed and faxed LOI)
(Turned down offers from Cal and Wyoming.)

Three-sport athlete who also competed in wresting and basketball...rated No. 33 best recruit in the Northwest region...ranked 18th best offensive guard in the country...named Honolulu Advertiser Division II honorable mention all-state...picked UH over California and Wyoming.

Honolulu Advertiser: http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar ... o+Warriors

ESPN.com profile: (67 rating) http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recruitin ... eason=2010

Rivals.com profile: (2-stars) http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... otu-105648

Scout.com profile: (3-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=4414952

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TUULAUENA LOLOHEA LB, 6-2, 240 lbs. (4.65 40 yd dash)
(Kapolei HS - Kapolei, HI)
(Signed and faxed LOI)
(Turned down offers from Arizona, Arkansas, and Colorado.)

Rated the 12th best recruit out of the state of Hawai‘i and 82nd best in the Norwest region...also ranked the 35th best inside linebacker in the country...as a senior, recorded 86 tackles, 11 sacks, four forced fumbles, one blocked kick and two interceptions...named the MVP of the H.U.B. Goodwill Hawai‘i Senior Bowl...transferred from Radford High School...also recruited by Arkansas, Arizona and Colorado.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WI0Wow8uL0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...feature=related

http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=11& ... s%3D689192

Honolulu Advertiser: http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar ... olei+stars

Star Bulletin: http://www.starbulletin.com/sports/spor ... polei.html

Rivals.com profile: (3-stars) http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/vi ... _key=99987

Rivals.com article: http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/co ... ID=1042450

Scout.com profile: (2-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=4383503

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FRANK LOYD JR. OL, 6-3, 260 lbs.
(Moanalua HS - Honolulu, HI)
(Signed and faxed LOI)

Two-year starting left tackle...rated 30th best recruit in the state of Hawai‘i and 99th in the Northwest...also ranked as the 99th best offensive guard in the country...named to Honolulu Star-Bulletin third-team all-state and Honolulu Advertiser Division II first-team all-state...all-OIA White Division...competed in the H.U.B. Goodwill Hawai‘i Senior Bowl.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pGb8_28NP0

Honolulu Advertiser: http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar ... uit+for+UH

Star Bulletin: http://www.starbulletin.com/sports/2009 ... awaii.html

PIAA website: http://www.pacificathleticalliance.com/news.htm

Rivals.com profile: (2-stars) http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... oyd-105650

Scout.com profile: (2-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=4403499

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DEE MAGGITT CB/WR, 5-10, 175 lbs. (4.55 40 yd dash)
(Lakes HS - Lakewood, WA)
(Signed and faxed LOI)
(Turned down offers from Air Force, Eastern Washington, Idaho, Idaho St., Washington, and Washington St.)

Rated 39th best recruit in the Northwest region and the best cornerback in the state of Washington...named Seattle Times Class 3A all-state first team...competed in the Hawai‘i/Polynesia-Mainland Bowl and had four pass breakups and two tackles...starting point guard on the basketball team and member of the 4x100 relay team...picked UH over Washington and Washington State.

Video: http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruitin ... MGgXJprK9_

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruitin ... MGgXJprK9_

Honolulu Advertiser: http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar ... sive+back+

ESPN.com profile: (73 rating) http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiti ... son%3d2010

Rivals.com profile: (2-stars) http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... gitt-95569

Scout.com profile: (2-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=4145738

Scout.com article: http://recruiting.scout.com/2/930031.html

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CHRISTIAN "BUBBA" POUEU-LUNA WR, 6-0, 175 lbs. (4.4 40 yd dash)
(Great Oak HS - Temecula, CA)
(Signed and faxed LOI)
(Turned down offers from Nevada, San Jose State, and Montana.)

Played quarterback and receiver...named first-team all-CIF, all-valley and all-league...honorable mention all-area...threw for over 1,700 yards, rushed for 754 yards and accounted for 32 touchdowns in 15 games as a senior...ran track and set the school record in the 200-meter dash, finishing in 21.64 seconds...also ran anchor leg of 4x100-meter and 4x400-meter relay teams...member of school- and Inland Valley record-holding 4x100 relay team (42.03)...named to all-league and all-valley first team in track...picked UH over Nevada, San Jose State, and Montana.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYCHVC31 ... re=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGM1zbH0 ... r_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f1MvaZv ... r_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POcuWhss ... r_embedded

Honolulu Advertiser: http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar ... y+receiver

Star Bulletin: http://www.starbulletin.com/sports/hawa ... _beat.html

Nationalunderclassmen.ning.com: http://nationalunderclassmen.ning.com/m ... Poueu-Luna

Rivals.com profile: (3-stars) http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... una-105618

Scout.com profile: (2-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=4417543

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ZACHARY QUINES LB, 6-3, 210 lbs. (4.68 40 yd dash)
(Mililani HS - Mililani, HI)
(Signed and faxed LOI)

Rated the fifth-best recruit in the state of Hawai‘i and 88th in the Northwest region...ranked the 17th-best inside linebacker in the country...named to Honolulu Advertiser and Honolulu Star-Bulletin all-state second team...two-time all-OIA first team...competed in the H.U.B. Goodwill Hawai‘i Senior Bowl...also recruited by Oregon, Oregon State, and Washington.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/user/NAPUA#p/u/0/TSkjmYitVzM

http://www.youtube.com/user/NAPUA#p/u/2/S9Jibimn-VQ

Honolulu Advertiser: http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar ... cker+to+UH

Rivals.com profile: (3-stars) http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... nes-105833

Scout.com profile: (2-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=4364046

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MOSES SAMIA DL/RB, 6-2, 255 lbs.
(Saint Louis School - Honolulu, HI)
(Signed and faxed LOI)
(Turned down offers from Baylor and Weber St.)

Three-year varsity letterman...played fullback and defensive end...two-time first team all-ILH and Honolulu Advertiser all-state honorable mention as a junior...four-year ILH scholar-athlete...invited to play in Samoa Bowl...competed in the H.U.B. Goodwill Hawai‘i Senior Bowl...picked UH over Baylor...also played baseball and earned Honolulu Star-Bulletin all-state third team honors in 2008 as a catcher and ’09 as a first baseman...possible Major League Baseball draft pick...also recruited by Baylor and Weber State.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-9EfT4ttQw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX1csiySEXQ

Honolulu Advertiser: http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar ... ensive+end

ESPN.com profile: (71 rating) http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiti ... son%3d2010

Rivals.com profile: (2-stars)http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... mia-107847

Scout.com profile: (2-stars) http://hshawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=370&p=8&c=1&nid=4184819

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ALLEN SAMPSON WR, 5-8, 155 lbs. (4.38 40 yd dash)
(Plant HS - Tampa, FL)
(Signed and faxed LOI)
(Turned down offers from Central Michigan, Florida International, Georgia Southern, Syracuse, Toledo, and Towson.)

As a senior, caught 56 passes for 867 yards and 11 touchdowns...named to the all-county first team...averaged 31.6 yards on kickoff returns and 14.8 yards on punt returns...member of two-time Florida state championship team...as a junior, hauled in 49 catches for 788 yards and 11 touchdowns and was named to the all-state second team...can run 40-yard dash in 4.38 seconds...also recruited by Syracuse, Toledo, Florida International, and Florida Atlantic.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsYkN1KeHDY

Honolulu Advertiser: http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar ... k+up+speed

Tampabay.com article: http://hometeam.tampabay.com/recruiting ... end-visit/

Rivals.com profile: (2-stars) http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... pson-82510

Scout.com profile: (2-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=4110492

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LONDON SAPOLU DT/C, 6-1, 295 lbs. (5.1 40 yd dash)
(Orange Coast CC - Costa Mesa, CA)
(Signed and Faxed LOI)
(Turned down offers from Tennessee.)

Enrolled in UH in the spring semester...played two seasons at Orange Coast CC...named to all-SCFA Southern Conference team...attended Costa Mesa High School...father Jesse, played for UH and was a four-time Super Bowl champion with the San Francisco 49ers...picked UH over Tennessee.

Honolulu Advertiser: http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar ... polu+s+son

Star Bulletin: http://www.starbulletin.com/sports/2009 ... riors.html

Star Bulletin: http://www.starbulletin.com/sports/2009 ... at_UH.html

Rivals.com profile: (3-stars) http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/vi ... _key=98946

Scout.com profile: (2-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=4433087

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SEAN SHIGEMATSU OT, 6-5, 230 lbs.
(Kapa'a HS - Kapa'a, HI)
(Signed and faxed LOI)

Three-sport athlete...named to Honolulu Advertiser Division II all-state honorable mention...also selected to all-league first team...played on the basketball and volleyball teams...an all-league performer in volleyball...also recruited by Wyoming and Utah State.

Honolulu Advertiser: http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar ... +a+lineman

Star Bulletin: http://www.starbulletin.com/sports/spor ... class.html

Rivals.com profile: (2-stars) http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... tsu-100585

Scout.com profile: (2-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=4436431

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DOMINICK SIERRA LB/DB, 6-1, 207 lbs. (4.7 40 yd dash)
(La Habra HS - La Habra, CA)
(Signed and faxed LOI)

As a senior, finished with 61 tackles and three interceptions...named the CIF Southwest Division defensive player of the year and first-team honors...member of three-time CIF Southwest Division championship team...two-time all-league and all-area selection...also recruited by Nevada, UNLV, and San Diego State.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPb0vDymHF4

Honolulu Advertiser: http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar ... th+recruit

Star Bulletin: http://www.starbulletin.com/sports/2009 ... _Beat.html

Myspace.com: http://www.myspace.com/209514834

ESPN.com profile: (76 rating) http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiti ... son%3d2010

Rivals.com profile: (2-stars) http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... rra-105619

Scout.com profile: (2-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=4409796

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KEVIN SPAIN QB, 6-2, 190 lbs. (4.7 40 yd dash)
(Paradise Valley HS - Phoenix, AZ)
(Signed and faxed LOI)
(Turned down offers from Northern Arizona and NMSU.)

Three-sport letterman in football, baseball and lacrosse...two-way player who played both quarterback and safety...rated as the 13th best recruit in the state of Arizona...ranked 30th best dual-threat quarterback in the country...passed for 1,216 yards and 13 touchdowns in a run-oriented offense as a senior...also rushed for 268 yards and three scores...earned first-team all-region and all-state as a safety and honorable mention all-region as a quarterback...participated in the Elite 11 Regional Camp in Las Vegas...as a junior, named honorable mention all-region after passing for 1,278 yards and 12 touchdowns with two interceptions and a 59 percent completion rate...picked UH over New Mexico State and Northern Arizona.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZUrvUpbv4E

http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=11& ... s%3D641410

http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=11& ... s%3D561943

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruitin ... ts-1-49566

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruitin ... ts-2-49905

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruitin ... ts-3-49906

Honolulu Advertiser: http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar ... to+Hawai+i

Star Bulletin: http://www.starbulletin.com/sports/2009 ... level.html

ESPN.com profile: (70 rating) http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recruitin ... eason=2010

Rivals.com profile: (3-stars) http://www.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp? ... 42&sport=1

Rivals.com article: http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/co ... cid=958484

Scout.com profile: (2-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=3760791

Scout.com article: http://hsarizona.scout.com/2/874311.html

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T.J. TAIMATUIA LB, 6-4, 225 lbs. (4.7 40 yd dash)
(Artesia HS - Lakewood, CA)
(Signed and faxed LOI)

Two-time all-league and all-CIF Southern Section first team selection...as a senior, recorded 115 tackles and six sacks ...as a junior, tallied 124 tackles, including 19 for loss, 10 sacks, and six forced fumbles...selected as Suburban League’s defensive player of the year in 2008.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6TkEzQxwqo

Honolulu Advertiser: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/artic ... 40343.html

Maxpreps.com profile: http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/ck3dYb ... matuia.htm

Rivals.com profile: (3-stars) http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... uia-105620

Scout.com profile: (2-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=4623749

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LANCER (IOSEFA) TUITELE RB, 5-10, 190 lbs. (4.67 40 yd dash)
(Mount San Antonio College - Walnut, CA)
(Committed to UH)

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifJ0K3nG0ro

Honolulu Star Advertiser: http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sp ... usher.html

jameschoynews.wordpress.com: http://jameschoynews.wordpress.com/2009 ... rs-part-1/

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MARCUS UMU S, 6-1, 192 lbs.
(St. Louis School - Honolulu, HI)
(Signed and faxed LOI)
(Turned down offers from Washington.)

Three-year varsity letterman...also lettered four years in basketball...rated the 24th-best recruit out of the state of Hawai‘i and 97th in the Northwest region...named to Honolulu Star-Bulletin all-state first team...two-time Honolulu Advertiser Division I all-state second team...also a two-time all-ILH first team pick...competed in the H.U.B. Goodwill Hawai‘i Senior Bowl and Samoa Bowl...also recruited by Washington.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yWxxpY1a-U

Warrior Beat: http://warriorbeat.honadvblogs.com/2009 ... ent-373785

http://warriorbeat.honadvblogs.com/2010/01/21/from-to/

Honolulu Advertiser: http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar ... mu+commits

ESPN.com profile: (76 rating) http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiti ... son%3d2010

Rivals.com profile: (2-stars) http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... Umu-100580

Scout.com profile: (2-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=4392557

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BEAU YAP DE, 6-2, 235 lbs. (4.8 40 yd dash)
(Kamehameha School - Honolulu, HI)
(Signed and faxed LOI)
(Turned down offers from Baylor and Duquesne University.)

Two-sport start who competed in football and wrestling...rated the 20th-best recruit in the state of Hawai‘i...named the Honolulu Advertiser Division I co-defensive player of the year and first-team all-state...Honolulu Star-Bulletin all-state second team...also a two-time all-ILH first team pick...member of Division I state championship team as a senior...competed in the H.U.B. Goodwill Hawai‘i Senior Bowl...placed fifth at the state wrestling championships as a junior in the 215-pound division...picked UH over Baylor.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHqVDUXpEm8

http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=11& ... s%3D677692

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruitin ... a778464347

Honolulu Advertiser: http://hawaiipreps.honoluluadvertiser.c ... to+Hawai+i

ESPN.com profile: (75 rating) http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiti ... son%3d2010

Rivals.com profile: (3-stars) http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/vi ... key=100583

Scout.com profile: (2-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=4341062

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RYAN EASTMAN DT, 6-0, 270 lbs. (5.0 40 yd dash)
(Weber State / St. Louis School)
(Will transfer and Walk-on to UH from Weber State.)
(Had offers from Idaho St., Montana, NMSU, and Weber St. in 2008.)

(Ryan still is required to attend Walk-on tryouts to officially make the team. If he succeeds, he'll have to sit out a year due to the transfer rule and will have 2 years to play two. )

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0c5YbJk ... playnext=1

Warrior Beat: http://warriorbeat.honadvblogs.com/2009 ... /#comments

Weber State Bio: http://www.weberstatesports.com/ViewArt ... EASON=2009

2008 ESPN.com profile: (60 rating) http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiti ... son%3d2008

2008 Rivals.com profile: (2-stars) http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... tman-65520

2008 Scout.com profile: (2-stars) http://hshawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=370&p=8&c=1&nid=2639878

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JOSH MANUPUNA DT, 6-2, 285 lbs.
(Portland State / Kamehameha School)
(Will transfer to UH from Portland State.)
(Had offers from Boise State, NMSU, and Portland State in 2007.)

(He have to sit out a year because of the transfer rule and will have 2 years to play 2 starting in 2010.)

Warrior Beat: http://warriorbeat.honadvblogs.com/2009 ... -transfer/

2007 ESPN.com profile: (71 rating) http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiti ... son%3d2007

2007 Rivals.com profile: http://rivals.yahoo.com/oregonstate/foo ... puna-61913

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DARRYL McBRIDE DB, 6-2, 200 lbs. (4.45 40 yd dash)
(Mendocino College - Ukiah, CA)
(Will Walk-on to UH)

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlytpHmUup8

Honolulu Stat Advetiser: http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sp ... _camp.html

berecruited.com: http://profiles.berecruited.com/athletes/605827

mendocino.edu: http://www.mendocino.edu/mcfootball/where.html

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/people/Darryl-M ... 463&v=wall

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BLAKE MUIR DE, 6-5.5, 260 lbs. (4.88 40 yd dash)
(Kirrawee HS - Kirrawee, Australia)
(Committed to UH)

(Will grayshirt in 2010 and enroll at UH in 2011.)

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7VespzBEDA

shirespeedandstrength.com.au article: http://shirespeedandstrength.com.au/201 ... uary-2011/

Scout.com profile: http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=4405536

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KAPONO RAWLINS-CRIVELLO DE, 6-1, 240 lbs.
(Boise St. – Boise, ID / Kamehameha School)
(Will transfer to UH from Boise State.)
(Had offers from Boise St. and Utah in 2007.)

(Kapono is seeking an exemption waiver from the WAC so he can play this year. If denied, then he will be on the active roster in 2010, where he will have one year left of eligibility. According to WAC rules, if a player transfer from one WAC school to another WAC school, that player have to sit out 2-years.)

Warrior Beat: http://warriorbeat.honadvblogs.com/2009 ... /#comments

2007 ESPN.com profile: (76 rating) http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recruitin ... eason=2006

2006 Rivals.com profile: (2-stars) http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... ello-38848

2006 Scout.com profile: (3-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=1915278

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KANIELA TUIPULOTU DT, 6-2, 300 lbs. (5.0 40 yd dash)
(University of Arizona / Kahuku HS)
(Will transfer to UH from Arizona.)
(Had offers from Arizona, Boise St., BYU, Hawaii, NMSU, Oregon St., and Utah in 2007.)

(He have to sit out a year because of the transfer rule and will have 2 years to play 2 starting in 2010.)

Honolulu Advertiser: http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar ... oming+home

Honolulu Star Bulletin: http://www.starbulletin.com/sports/hawa ... _beat.html

Arizona Wildcats profile: http://www.arizonawildcats.com/sports/m ... ela00.html

Myspace.com: http://www.myspace.com/63642654

2007 ESPN.com profile: (77 rating) http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiti ... son%3d2007

2007 Rivals.com profile: (4-stars) http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/vi ... _key=48387

2007 Scout.com profile: (4-stars) http://hawaii.scout.com/a.z?s=219&p=8&c=1&nid=2355520

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[SouthernWarriorFan]

The Warriors NEED to recruit some speed from the mainland. Then they could compete better. I like the local braddah's but they don't seem to go into the game with that Kick @%&! attitude!

[Southbay]

For 2010, 5'11 265# Chris Reed (DL,FB) is interested in Hawaii. He's one of the players to watch in the Southern California area this season. Go to DailyBreeze.com and click 2008 Football Preview under the Multimedia section. He's the last player listed. Might be a potentially good FB prospect for our offense.

[Southbay]

Anybody know anything about future UH recruits Nielsen and Powell's teammate Aaron Bradley? Hoping the coaches look at him to complete the trifecta. He's only a JR so hopefully we recruit him early.

[kapakahi]

I hope the Warriors also take an early look at a couple of juniors (Class of 2010) nearby the Manoa campus....just a little ways down University Avenue on Date Street...at Kaimuki DL Desmond Tautofi (6'4, 270), younger brother of former UCLA DT David Tautofi & former UH Warrior DLs Darrell Tautofi & Daniel Tautofi....definitely comes from an athletic family....and at Iolani DT Sealii Epenesa (6'2, 300).

Unfortunately for them...but hopefully fortunately for UH....neither got much (if any) exposure to the mainland D1 college coaches since I don't think that either attended any summer football camps on the mainland...nor even the local (PIAA or HAIA) combines.

[kapakahi]

I wonder if UH pursuing Kahuku Class of 2010 DE Kona Schwenke. If UH interested...having already taken a look at Kona from UH's July 2008 Speed and Quickness Big Man's Camp, Tony Tuioti (UH recruiting coordinator) better get on it...since BYU just made a formal scholie offer. http://byu.scout.com/2/794423.html

“I was surprised and really excited. I wasn’t expecting anything like this so soon,” Kona Schwenke told Total Blue Sports Wednesday night. “Our athletic director [Joe Whitford] pulled me out of class this morning around 10:00 and he said, ‘Congratulations Kona, BYU has offered you a scholarship’ and gave me the letter to read.”

A starter for the first time this season at No. 6 ranked Kahuku High School – Hawaii’s most prolific Division I football recruiting assembly line – Schwenke’s 6-foot 5-inch, 210-pound frame, 4.7 forty speed, quick-twitch first step and overall athleticism have drawn early recruiting interest from USC, Oregon, UCLA, Stanford, Hawaii, Utah, UNLV, Oregon State, Arizona State, Michigan State, Northwestern and Colorado. He reports a 3.3 cumulative GPA.

Commenting on his first official offer, Schwenke pointed out that “BYU is where my parents have always wanted me to go to school. I know I can play there and still have the standards and religious ideals I believe in. To me, it’s a privilege and a blessing to get my first offer from BYU. BYU is my No. 1 school right now. It is a great school with a great football program.”

He added, “I can see myself going there. I think Coach Mendenhall is a great coach. BYU is at the top of my list right now. I know there are other schools interested and it’s still early. I don’t know when I’ll commit; maybe before my senior year. We’ll see. I have to talk to my parents and see what all the options are.”

Meanwhile, Kahuku’s head coach, Reggie Torres, confirmed Schwenke’s status as a major prospect: “By next year, Kona will be one of the most sought after players from Hawaii. He’s got a lot of room to grow [as a player]. I know that [national prep recruiting guru] Max Emfinger saw his potential as an incoming sophomore.

[kapakahi]

Good to see Waialua Class of 2010 OL prospects Micah Hatchie & Graham Rowley, and Class of 2009 prospect Hunter Thomson....all on the field before the UH-San Jose State game.

[Gobows66]

Who else has been seen on the field? Always curious to find out!