Comments on: Alabama wants a visit by Kaimuki’s Paama

By: DC

DC — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 18:08:36 +0000

This kids is a truly gifted athlete and deserves everything that is coming his way. The Kaimuki coaching staff did a terrific job of mentoring this kid and putting him in this position…

To be recruited by Alabama is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Imagine if your child had the opportunity to go to Harvard on a full ride academic scholarship?

By: No Ka Oi

No Ka Oi — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 17:51:14 +0000

Talofa.

Simple decision.

Non-stop flights direct from Honolulu to Seattle. Check.

Closer Location to the Islands. Check

Good University Academically. Check

Very large Polynesian population in Washington. Check. (much larger than Alabama and other places East of Mississippi River)

Good Head Football Coach. Check.

Opportunity to Play football on Scholarship. Check.

Over a DOZEN other polynesian football players on roster. Check.

Two Polynesian Football Coaches on staff. Check. (Alabama has none right now. And UW’s Keith Bhonopa is a 3rd assistant coach who played at Univ. of Hawai`i.)

And…

If he gave him his “word” and commitment in exchange for an athletic scholarship at UW, and he honors that commitment – this young TEENAGER his personal integrity. Check. (this one is sometimes rare amongst teenagers – so if he wants to commit and HONOR that commitment, that is why they created an “early signing period”. )

Congratulations to the Pa`amu aiga! Taking four OTHER trips might be “nice” and “a luxury” – but when you know, you know.

Simple.

Best Wishes to this young man (STILL A TEENAGER!) and his aiga.

Tofa soifu.

By: Uncle Bully

Uncle Bully — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 09:25:55 +0000

It doesn’t matter what school you go too, it’s if the kid puts in the time and work, that Taamu kid went to Pearl City, some kids now days still have loyalty to where they were raised, not everybody wants to jump on the bandwagon and ride the wave lol good job to his parents!

By: CynHyn

CynHyn — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 23:33:30 +0000

Me think that OIA get Alabama offer and ILH no can believe. Lol. Wait Paama lives in Waialae Ave.district? Why he no play on the 120 player roster? Oh yeah, Kaimuki Pride. That’s loyalty! Good for him.

By: dawgs4life

dawgs4life — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 17:34:24 +0000

@Kamehameha #! what makes you think he not Alabama material, he got talent that’s why Alabama is looking at him, that’s the problem now a days no support or motivation, just be a good supporter or don’t say any negative comments smh

By: dawgs

dawgs — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 15:37:50 +0000

and Dafun thats call talent 100% dont matter what school you go to, when talent is notices thats all that matters, just support the kids and no talk like that smh

By: dawgs

dawgs — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 15:35:03 +0000

@ Kamehameha #! WTH this kid has talent, your support would have been just fine, that’s the problem now a days no more support but just want to put them down smh where the hell is your ALOHA…

By: Kamehameha #!

Kamehameha #! — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 14:50:06 +0000

Dave reardon may be right! This kid has limited resources and has no idea whats on the other side. Basically the people around him has no idea what its like to be recruited by Alabama. But in all honesty, this kid is not Alabama material anyways. There’s only one good enough to play there from Hawaii and we all know who that is. Just because Alabama wants you to visit doesn’t mean you ‘ll get an offer.

By: Dawgs

Dawgs — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 07:32:57 +0000

To Dafun that’s call talent…
That’s the problem now a days just be happy for the kid and his family smh and his representing his school and mostly his family

By: Dave Reardon

Dave Reardon — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 21:58:49 +0000

Maybe: This young man has morals and doesn’t want to take five trips to places he has no intention of attending.
Maybe: He has other priorities that override how much “free” stuff he can get in life.
Maybe: He’d rather spend the time during his senior of high school enjoying that unique experience with his friends and classmates instead of a bunch of time in airports and on planes.
Maybe: He’s honoring a commitment he made.
Maybe: Washington is a lot easier place for his family to see him play at than Alabama would be.
Maybe: If you’re good enough, you can get to the NFL from Washington just as you would from Alabama.

And, I emphasize these are all “maybes,” and it’s really up to him and his family.