Brandon Manumaleuna: Bird of Paradise
Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:13:05 -0800 by Jodatoa

Manumaleuna joined the Chargers in 2006 after Bolts General Manager A.J. Smith pulled off one of the biggest steals of the draft, shipping a fourth-round pick to the St. Louis Rams in exchange for his services. Right away, Manumaleuna became a key cog in the Chargers offense, scoring touchdowns on three of his 14 catches, and helping to block for a running game that netted a team-record 2,578 yards and an NFL MVP award for LaDainian Tomlinson.

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Hawai'i Grown College Football All Stars 08'
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:30:44 -0800 by Jodatoa

Oregon's Max Unger and Southern California's Kaluka Maiava are the offensive and defensive players of the year for the first Star-Bulletin Hawaii Grown college football all-star team.The 24-member team, selected by Hawaii Grown writer Billy Hull, consists of the best college football players who graduated from local high schools.The University of Hawaii led the way with six players selected to a team that includes an array of talent spread across the western United States.Music By:Cornerstone Roots - Wake Up

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Freddy Keiaho: Fijian Toughness
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:29:38 -0800 by Jodatoa

Keiaho was drafted in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Keiaho played college football at San Diego State University. He grew up in Ventura, California and played high school football for Buena High School, where he was a star athlete.Music By:Three Houses Down - Dandyman

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Fili Moala: Heart Of A Champion
Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:01:51 -0800 by Jodatoa

Moala is considered one of the best defensive tackle prospects for the 2009 NFL Draft. Has three cousins who have played at either Oregon State or Oregon, including Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Haloti Ngata.

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Pisa Tinoisamoa: Hawaii Five-O
Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:06:27 -0800 by Jodatoa

Tinoisamoa was drafted out of the University of Hawaii by the St. Louis Rams in the second round (43rd overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft. In his rookie season he played in all 16 games and finished the season with 76 tackles, two sacks and three interceptions. He was the first Rams rookie to lead the team in tackles. The following season, he recorded a career-high 95 tackles and 1.5 sacks. In 2005, he led the team in number of tackles for the third straight season recording 94 and also ended up with 1.5 sacks and two interceptions. The 2006 season saw him play in 11 games after breaking his hand versus the Chicago Bears on December 11. He finished the campaign with 36 tackles and two sacks. Last season, he recorded 40 tackles and two interceptions.

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Haloti Ngata: The Tenacious Tongan
Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:16:22 -0800 by Jodatoa

There is a reason why the Ravens D ranks #1 against the Run this year. Haloti Ngata! He commands double teams on a constant basis, giving the linebackers much more room to breath and make plays. In essence, he opens the D wide up for the Ravens, in they are able to mix around their blitz packages, with their LB's without worries of the O-Line stuffing them in the face. Ngata is much more agile for a big man then most people think, at times he drops back in coverage to confuse the offense. All in all, this is a Nose Tackle that any team in the NFL would covet having apart of their franchise for a long time. Won't be surprised to see the Ravens extend his contract to a long term deal. Ngata is the cousin of USC Trojans defensive tackle Fili Moala, as well as UNLV Rebels starting guard Sifa Moala. Another of his cousins, defensive tackle Simi Fili, currently attends the University of Oregon and also plays defensive tackle.

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Rey Maualuga: An Unyielding Force Of Nature
Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:56:55 -0800 by Jodatoa

Rey Maualuga is a terror at the middle linebacker spot. He reminds me of another MLB named Ray (although obviously spelled differently), as in Ray Lewis. Although Lewis was much more of a vocal leader and all around a better athlete, Maualuga has that rare ability to dissect plays within seconds and deliver jarring hits.Maualuga would probably have been the 1st MLB/ILB taken in the 2008 NFL Draft, most likely supplanting Jerod Mayo, whom was selected with the 10th pick. Although Mayo is more of an athlete and a more vocal leader, he does not have Maualuga instinctssomething that you cannot teach. Durability is also something that separate Maualuga from other hard hitting linebackers. Deciding to stay for his senior year will more than likely improve his draft stock, similar to ex-teammate Keith Rivers. Although he is a machine, learning how to deal with the media (more important than you think) and improve his overall athleticism (i.e. more interceptions) is something that is better practiced in college than in the pros.He reminds me of another Trojan linebacker, whom also wore #58, Lofa Tatupu in a lot of ways. Both are hard hitting, instinctive middle linebackers that offenses game plan around and running backs run away from. Can Maualuga become another former Trojan that makes an impact? I think so.

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Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala: The Proud Warrior
Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:35:59 -0800 by Jodatoa

A retired American football running back who last played for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was selected in the sixth round (178th overall) of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers out of the University of Utah.Fuamatu-Ma'afal a currently resides in Honolulu, and works with Army Youth Sports, coaching and organizing sports events for children of military personnel.

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Junior Seau: The Tasmanian Devil
Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:59:22 -0800 by Jodatoa

Seau quickly became one of the most popular players on the Chargers, receiving the nickname "Tasmanian Devil". His well-known "Lightning Bolt" dance (after the Chargers' logo) and fist-pumping after his defensive plays was disliked by opposing teams, but well-liked by fans. He played in 12 straight Pro Bowls with the Chargers, and missed only two games in his first seven years of play. In every season with the team, he was the leading tackler. In 1991, he created the Seau Foundation, which raises money for drug awareness, child abuse prevention, and college scholarships. Seau also owns a clothing line, Say-Ow, as well as Seau's The Restaurant in Mission Valley, San Diego. In 1994, Seau assisted his team to a championship appearance in Super Bowl XXIX, most notably by logging 16 tackles in the AFC Championship Game.Seau re-signed with the Patriots on December 5, 2008, replacing Adalius Thomas, who was placed on IR earlier in the season.Song By, Horseman Family ft.Savage - Rap Game Remix

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Lofa Tatupu: The Warrior Within
Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:35:55 -0800 by Jodatoa

A video of one of NFL's premier Linebackers. More then likely he will follow in Seau's legacy, as one of the greatest Polynesian linebackers to ever play in the NFL. Though he is still young, Tatupu has many more years to show the world he is a Hall-of-Famer at heart, and to prove his critics wrong.Tatupu's rookie season he picked up the Seahawks defense so quickly that he actually was allowed to call all the team's defensive signals. He knew not only his assignments, but his defensive teammates' ones, too.

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Troy Polamalu: The Man Behind The Mask
Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:20:01 -0800 by Jodatoa

A simple video of one of the Greatest Safeties to every play the game of Football. Also, one of the, if not the Greatest Polynesian Player to play in the NFL. That topic is up for debate, but in my opinion he is among the top 5, eventhough he still has much more football to play. The greateness of Polamalu is yet to come!

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HS Polynesian Football Prospects 09'
Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:24:21 -0800 by Jodatoa

Class of 09' Polynesian Football Prospects coming out of High School. Might not be all of them, but these are some if not all of the Poly's you should take note of coming from the HS level. I will be sure to update as to where they end up playing at the next level, most likely D1A College Football level.Here is the list of Polynesian Players:(Rankings are based on their individual positions, and in the nation.)Rank 1 Manti Te'oHonolulu (HI) Punahou MLB 6-2/225Rank 45 LT FiliagaSouth Jordan (UT) Bingham MLB 5-10/231Rank 62 T.J. AlofipoLas Vegas (NV) Silverado MLB 6-2/240 HawaiiRank 68 Taniela MakaLong Beach (CA) Jordan MLB 6-1/220 ArizonaRank 19 Moses AlipateBloomington (MN) Jefferson QB 6-5/230 MinnesotaRank 4 Levine ToiloloSan Diego (CA) Helix TE 6-8/239 StanfordRank 12 Xavier Su'a FiloProvo (UT) Timpview OL 6-4/285Rank 15 Stanley HasiakKapolei (HI) Kapolei OL 6-6/320 UCLARank 27 Jon HalapioSt. Petersburg (FL) Catholic OL 6-4/302FloridaRank 2 John MartinezSalt Lake City (UT) Cottonwood OL 6-2/264Rank 21 Fono VakalahiBryan (TX) Bryan OL 6-4/317 BYURank 47 Tui CrichtonProvo (UT) TimpviewOL 6-4/280BYURank NR Jeremiah TofaeonoNorth Las Vegas (NV) CheyenneOL 6-5/320Rank NR Kapua SaiHonolulu (HI) St. LouisOL 6-5/322UtahRank NR Benson Ma'afalaHonolulu (HI) DamienOL 6-2/307Rank 31 Isi SofeleMurray (UT) Cottonwood RB 5-6/160Rank NR Peni Maka'afiLayton (UT) NorthridgeRB 5-11/215BYURank NR Anthony HeimuliOrem (UT) Mountain ViewRB 5-11/229BYURank 30 Talia CrichtonLakewood (CA) Lakewood SDE 6-4/245Rank 48 Chad LopatiKapolei (HI) Kapolei SDE 6-2/235Rank NR Veni ManuMililani (HI) MililaniWDE 6-4/227HawaiiRank 26 Latu HeimuliSalt Lake City (UT) Highland DT 6-2/296Rank 39 Siosaia TuipulotuEuless (TX) Trinity DT 6-2/285 UtahRank 49 Sione TuihalamakaGardena (CA) Junipero Serra DT 6-2/275Rank 66 Rodrick TuisavaloLas Vegas (NV) Rancho DT 6-1/275Rank 70 Kapono AsuegaOrange (CA) Lutheran DT 6-0/269Rank NR Wade KeliikipiWaianae (HI) DT 6-4/280Rank 37 Steven FanuaMilipitas (CA) Milpitas OLB 6-1/200Rank 79 Liloa NobrigaLas Vegas (NV) Palo Verde OLB 6-1/211 HawaiiRank 41 Jamal AtofauBellevue (WA) Bellevue Safety 5-10/175 Washington StateRank 61 Jray Galea'iKahuku (HI) Kahuku Safety 6-0/185 BYURank 77 Cyril OntaiKapolei (HI) KapoleiDB 5-11/210

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Hawai'i / Polynesia All-Star Football Team 09'
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:08:06 -0800 by Jodatoa

Top high school seniors from Hawaii, American Samoa and the continental United States have been chosen for the regionally televised, inaugural Hawaii All-Star Football Classic Dec. 12 at Aloha Stadium."It has been one of HUB Foundations proud accomplishments to showcase Hawaiis all-stars in our long-standing bowl game, said Herbert S.K. Kaopua, chairman of the HUB Foundation, said in a press release."The new Hawaii/Polynesia-Mai nland Bowl will highlight 40 of the nations top prep football players competing against a Hawaii team composed of 38 players from across the state, three players from American Samoa, and nine Mainland players with Hawaii ties.

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NFL Hawaiian Football Players
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:01:17 -0800 by Jodatoa

Here is a list of Hawaiians in the NFL from 2000-2008 but not considered Pacific Islanders due to their indigenous status:Ikaika Alama-FrancisBrennan CarvalhoTimmy ChangJordan DizonAaron FranciscoMakoa FreitasStephen GraceKurt KahuiOlin KreutzTravis LaboyJesse MahelonaKevin MawaeKawika MitchellChris NaeoleChad OwensDominic RaiolaKimo von OelhoffenKailee Wong

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NFL Polynesian Football Players
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:19:38 -0800 by Jodatoa

Polynesian Football Players in the NFL from 2000-2008. Special Thanks to Makani for his help.For more information regarding Polynesians in Football please visit:http://jodatoa .wordpress.com/http: //www.aigafoundation .blogspot.com/Here is a list of Polynesian Football Players some mentioned, some who were not, under what the US Census labels as Pacific Islanders from 2000-2009:Tony BanksDavid DixonLuther EllisJustin Ena Jonathan FaneneMario FatafehiSteve FifitaMalcolm FloydSpencer FolauToniu FonotiChris Fuamatu-MaafalaSetem a Gali Wayne HunterJunior IoaneSale IsaiaFreddy KeiahoChris & Maake KemoeatuMatt LeonardTaitusi LetuiMalaefou MacKenzieReno MaheBrandon ManumaleunaVaka ManupunaVince ManuwaiFred MatuaReagan MauiaViliami MaumauItula MiliEdwin MulitaloHaloti NgataShaun NuaAnton PalepoiSaul PatuDomata & Siitupe PekoMarvin PhilipTroy PolamaluSione PouhaAlfred PupunuMelila PurcellGabe ReidBlaine SaipaiaJoe SalaveaLauvale SapeSamson SateleJunior SeauMike SellersJunior SiaviiPaul SoliaiIsaako SopoagaNaufahu TahiMaa TanuvasaLofa TatupuPago TogafauPisa TinoisamoaMatt ToeainaMao TosiMarques TuiasosopoVan TuineiJoseph TuipalaUla TuiteleMorris UnutoaAnthony WeaverHere is a list of other Polynesian Football Players that have been noted to have played in the league but did NOT play in regular season games. They may of been on the practice squad or injured reserve:CJ Ah YouTui AlailefaleulaTalifai a AtoePita ElisaraTala EseraSetema GaliEd Ieremia-StansburyKil i LefotuEnoka LucasFaaesea MailoVaka ManupunaLeonard PetersRopati PitoituaChris PinoBrian SoiCameron StephensonEd TaamuPene TalamaivaoKelly TalavouNuu TafisiZach TuiasosopoDane UperesaLenny Vandermade Here is a list of Hawaiians in the NFL but not considered Pacific Islanders due to their indigenous status:Ikaika Alama-FrancisBrennan CarvalhoTimmy ChangJordan DizonAaron FranciscoMakoa FreitasStephen GraceKurt KahuiOlin KreutzTravis LaboyJesse MahelonaKevin MawaeKawika MitchellChris NaeoleChad OwensDominic RaiolaKimo von OelhoffenKailee WongMusic By: J-Boog - Hear Me RoarJ-Boog - Kava

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Celebration (Original Song)
Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:19:00 -0800 by Jodatoa

Just a tune i made up... hope u like it!

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