It is no secret that American college love Samoan football players for their size and strength. The islands have been a recent hotbed of recruiting activity as teams look to add quality players  to their rosters before fall camp starts. The University of Hawaii has often been a leading recruiter of Samoan talent simply because of its relative proximity to Samoa. That remained true this past week when assistant coach Tony Tuioti visited Samoa on the first of two recruiting trips he has lined up this offseason. Tuioti is in his first year as the defensive line coach at his alma mater, but he...
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Aaron Kia became the latest Samoan-American football prospect to make it to the NFL. The former University of Hawaii offensive tackle recently signed a contract with the New York Jets. Impressively, he signed his contract with the Jets despite going undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft held last month in New York. Kia was a standout at the University of Hawaii for four years after graduating from Mililani High School on Oahu in 2005. He was named to the Western Athletic Conference’s all-Academic team in three of his four playing years. Over his final two seasons he started 24 consecutive games...
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Shannon Stowers was not a superstar on the gridiron, but he is currently looking for superstars. Stowers is a former Polynesian American football player who spent two years playing the game at Utah State University. Now that his playing career is over short of the NFL he is hoping to help other Polynesian football players achieve their dreams. Stowers is now a scout trying to find the biggest and best Polynesian rugby players. His job is a tricky one. He must convince them to switch over and try their hand at American football instead of rugby. The opportunities are clearly there as well. The...
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Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Defensive tackle Tyson Alualu of Cal probably won’t help the Jacksonville Jaguars sell a single season ticket. Even his family and friends are seemingly too far away to boost attendance. He could increase the team’s pathetic pass rush, though, and that’s all the Jaguars say they really care about. CLICK ON IMAGE TO THE RIGHT FOR ENHANCED VERSION Jacksonville selected Alualu with the 10th pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, a surprising move for a franchise that desperately needs someone to bolster sagging ticket...
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Member of the 2010 Super Bowl Champions: New Orleans Saints NFL CAREER – Mailei (pronounced MY-lay) comes to New Orleans after spending the first three months of his rookie season on the Philadelphia Eagles’ practice squad. He ran the ball once for three yards and caught two passes for seven yards and a touchdown in the preseason after signing with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent. CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed by Saints from Philadelphia Eagles practice squad, 12/9/09; Signed to Philadelphia practice squad, 9/7/09; Waived by Philadelphia, 9/5/09; Signed with Philadelphia as...
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After months of rumored departures and various playing scenarios, Big Brandon Manumaleuna is signing a 5-year deal to play with his former mentor and coach Mike Martz. Check it out via USA Today: The Chicago Tribune says TE Brandon Manumaleuna has agreed to a five-year deal that he will sign today. A blocking tight end with past ties to new offensive coordinator Mike Martz in St. Louis, Manumaleuna could be the vanguard of a rich free-agent haul in the Windy City. “I played for Mike Martz and Lovie Smith was the defensive coordinator. It was a great situation,” Manumaleuna...
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Justin Su’a of Su’a Sport Psychology had the opportunity to be a part of a panel discussion with current and past NFL players at the University of Utah.  The event was a major success as the athletes shared their insight, passion, and knowledge with the audience.  Following the event, Justin was able to catch up with the guys and get their take on several issues regarding playing in the NFL and their personal lives. Take a peak at this link to watch the Video Interviews: http://suasportpsychology.com/justins-blog/video-blog Keep up the great...
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ESPN-Outside the Line presents: An inspirational story for the ages! BOULDER, Colo. — Every Sunday, after church, the 7-year-old boy would escape to Grandpa’s basement. He’d never seen such a room — trophies and game balls and jerseys and photos and videotapes, all at his disposal. He’d heard about a place called heaven, a magical place they raved about in Bible school, and he decided this had to be it. It had to be. Because his father was here.One of those trophies … his daddy won. One of those game balls … his daddy earned. One of those jerseys … his...
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So the wide spectrum of cyberspace says that Big Brandon Manumaleuna formerly of the St. Louis Rams and now the San Diego Charges has been picked up by the Tennessee Titans in the free agency market.  We are still working to confirm this but we wanted to at least throw it out there and peak your interest.  Give us some feedback if you have any to offer.  Let us know if this is TRUE or FALSE. *Note:  This is not an official statement nor press release!  This is the first segment of our newest blog Category “Rumorville” He was selected in the fourth round (129 overall) of the...
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Story via Samoanews.com On behalf of the Cincinnati Bengals and the Tri-State Area in Cincinnati, Bengals lineman Domata Peko, defensive end Jonathan Fanene and linebacker Rey Maualuga— have donated $40,500 to the American Samoa Government to aid in efforts of recovery following the Sept. 29, 2009 tsunami in American Samoa. The Samoan players arrived Sunday night with a fourth teammate, defensive tackle Orien Harris. They presented the check yesterday to Gov. Togiola Tulafono at the Governor’s Office at the A.P. Lutali Executive Office Building (EOB) in Utulei. Togiola greeted the Bengals...
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