The Register-Guard reported Tuesday that former Punahou defensive end Canton Kaumatule has accepted a medical hardship and will no longer play football at the University of Oregon.
Kaumatule will be permitted to complete his education in Euguene on scholarship. The 6-foot-7, 295-pound sophomore was a Star-Advertiser all-state selection at Punahou.
He played in five games this season and made three tackles and is no longer listed on Oregon’s official football roster.
He’s the second Oregon player from Hawaii forced to retire for medical reasons this season. Moanalua alumnus Ratu Mafileo had to call it quits last month due to a back injury.
what happened to him?
Good luck to him. Get that education. Now colleges will not hesitate to medical op out.
He could transfer and play at another school if they medically clear him.
He played with injuries while at Punahou. Might be a hip, back or maybe some kind of spinal injury. He had a noticeable limp thru much of his senior year. Take care of your body young man. There is so much more to enjoy in life. Not worth risking a lifetime of physical problems.
Bad knees
Read the linked article. It was due to concussions.
Solid young man right here! All the best, Canton!