Sports Hawaii

Irse wrote: ↑Tue Oct 22, 2019 12:12 pm Hopefully the backup doesn't have a career day against us like another backup did recently.

Tevaka Tuioti, a 6-foot-2 and 195-pound athlete of La Mirada (Calif.) was high on Hawaii's recruiting priority list this past week. Tuioti was one of Hawaii’s official visitors this past weekend. When he got on the plane to head home, he was surprised to see who he was sitting next to.

“I didn’t really think (the coaches) were going to come to my house right after the trip,” Tuioti said. “I was actually sitting next to them on the flight home. I was nervous, but when they came in it was like a regular meeting. My parents really loved coach Rolovich and his honesty with everything he said. I felt like they really showed me a lot of love.”

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The in-home experience came just days after he was wowed on the islands. The trip included canoeing, surfing, a tour of Aloha Stadium and a lot of good food.

“It was amazing,” Tuioti said. “They treated us like we were their sons. We weren’t just any regular players. They weren’t pressuring us at all. It felt like home when I was there. I really love the coaching staff. They are all funny, it felt like they were my dad away from home. It was my first time going there. They have incredible food, incredible views and there is really nice, humble people there.”

Tuioti is one of the most versatile athletes available on the West Coast and he could end up playing a variety of positions. The top schools he is considering include Hawaii, Wyoming and New Mexico and each school sees him at multiple positions.

Hawaii’s coaching staff sees him as a quarterback first and then try him in the defensive secondary. Wyoming likes him at safety and could also work him in as a quarterback. New Mexico is recruiting him as a QB, but would also like him to come in right away as a returner.


“I’ve told all the coaches that I’m just a football player and I’ll play any position,” Tuioti said. “Wherever they need me, they can put me. I just want to contribute to the team and hopefully win a championship with that team.”

On his official visit to Hawaii, he got to hear more from new offensive coordinator Zak Hill on what they have planned for the offense and how his skillset could complement it.

“What he brought over was the spread offense,” Tuioti said. “They only have one back in the backfield. It’s different concepts. He likes the passing game, which I liked about it. It fits me because they run the option too. I feel real close with coach Brian Smith and coach Rolovich. From spending time with them on the visit, I feel like the bond is really strong in just the three days I spent with them. I felt like it’s a good fit, but we’ll see.”

My3Cats wrote: ↑Wed Oct 23, 2019 9:12 am Start Uahinui. One career pass attempt. One completion. One touchdown throw. New Mexico defense would be looking at touchdown balls all game long from Justin.

st808 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2019 7:21 am looks like jones is gone.

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/new-mexi ... -suspended

cabanalane wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2019 7:53 am

st808 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2019 7:21 am looks like jones is gone.

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/new-mexi ... -suspended

I don't get it. Why? He is the starting QB. Let's not kid ourselves, he should get plenty, and plenty willing. There is no need to sit in a car solo.

cabanalane wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2019 7:53 am

st808 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2019 7:21 am looks like jones is gone.

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/new-mexi ... -suspended

I don't get it. Why? He is the starting QB. Let's not kid ourselves, he should get plenty, and plenty willing. There is no need to sit in a car solo.