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Having graduated last semester with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, 3-year starting C Ta'aga Tu'ulima will be moving on from UH.... https://twitter.com/Hula_Bowl/status/1347440670571515906

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Good luck to him. From walkon to starter and HM all conference. Great career here.
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Irse wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 7:35 am Good luck to him. From walkon to starter and HM all conference. Great career here.
https://twitter.com/HawaiiFootball/status/1336385282623627266 https://twitter.com/Coach_Gerrard/status/738198752599498753

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Thanks for choosing to be a Warrior, and best wishes in the future!
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Mechanical Engineering and 1st team football player and MWC Academic honors Good for the young man! Great story.

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He went Iolani, right? I recall reading he also speaks Mandarin (because he learned it). Add football, ME degree, that's amazing.

But wouldn't he have one more year too? I'm not reading where it said his football career is ending? Or that's what Hula Bowl means?

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cabanalane wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 1:46 pm He went Iolani, right? I recall reading he also speaks Mandarin (because he learned it). Add football, ME degree, that's amazing.

But wouldn't he have one more year too? I'm not reading where it said his football career is ending? Or that's what Hula Bowl means?
Reminds me of another Iolani Oline grad Dane Uperesa. Gave it a shot at the NFL and played for the Bengals & Colts. Then used his smarts to start up
"Pohaku Pacific" a Native Hawaiian Owned (NHO) health care company.

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cabanalane wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 1:46 pm He went Iolani, right? I recall reading he also speaks Mandarin (because he learned it). Add football, ME degree, that's amazing.

But wouldn't he have one more year too? I'm not reading where it said his football career is ending? Or that's what Hula Bowl means?
This might be Hekili Keliiki who served a two year mission in Australia in a Mandarin speaking church. I think the attendance at the Hula Bowl means he is showcasing for the next level or ready to start his professional career as a Engineering professional.

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cabanalane wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 1:46 pm But wouldn't he have one more year too? I'm not reading where it said his football career is ending? Or that's what Hula Bowl means?
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cabanalane wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 1:46 pm He went Iolani, right? I recall reading he also speaks Mandarin (because he learned it). Add football, ME degree, that's amazing.

But wouldn't he have one more year too? I'm not reading where it said his football career is ending? Or that's what Hula Bowl means?
He does have one more year but playing in the Hula Bowl would indicate that he is foregoing the extra year.
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Since losing at least 2 interior OL (Ta'aga to graduation & Wa'a to transfer portal)....and senior OGs Michael Eletise, Kohl Levao and/or Alesana Sunia potentially also not returning next season (all having already graduated), hopefully UH will also sign at least 2 interior OL in the Late Signing Period.

Since also losing at least 2 OTs (with back-up OTs Hilborn & Moore in the transfer portal)....and senior OTs Gene Pryor and/or Joey Nu'uanu-Kuhi'iki potentially also not returning next season (both having already graduated), hopefully UH will sign at least 2 OTs in the Late Signing Period.

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kapakahi wrote: Sat Jan 16, 2021 5:13 am Since losing at least 2 interior OL (Ta'aga to graduation & Wa'a to transfer portal)....and senior OGs Michael Eletise, Kohl Levao and/or Alesana Sunia potentially also not returning next season (all having already graduated), hopefully UH will also sign at least 2 interior OL in the Late Signing Period.

Since also losing at least 2 OTs (with back-up OTs Hilborn & Moore in the transfer portal)....and senior OTs Gene Pryor and/or Joey Nu'uanu-Kuhi'iki potentially also not returning next season (both having already graduated), hopefully UH will sign at least 2 OTs in the Late Signing Period.
I wonder how many of the seniors will decide to give it one more year. All could use another year before trying the nfl. None had a year that you would want before going pro. Eletise looked like he gained too much weight. Levao was hurt. Pryor didn't have a good year and Nu'uanu-Kuhi'iki opted out.
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It would seem the Ravens need a new center.

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