Comments on: Kapolei adds Saint Louis transfer at QB

By: Haha

Haha — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 06:54:27 +0000

So does the rules apply for PRIVATE school transferring to PUBLIC?. You have to sit out for a yeat.

By: ilh

ilh — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 06:05:34 +0000

SAINTS,SAINTS,SAINTS, GO SAINTS

By: Coach_B

Coach_B — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 05:01:20 +0000

@The Watcher
No doubt there are always numerous factors, but considering what I know, I do have some understanding of the situation beyond these comment forums, I didn’t think I was drawing an unfounded or judgemental conclusion. What I wondered was why people wanted to avoid saying IF football was at least ONE of the reasons for transferring considering how well it turned out for them.

Also, I am very aware of the fact that finances and academics take precedence over football. I might not have made my understanding of that as clear as I should have, but I am indeed aware. If it was due to finances it would’ve been a real shame. Money should never get in the way of an education

By: Oia#1

Oia#1 — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 04:41:43 +0000

Should’ve went to waianae.

By: The Watcher

The Watcher — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 02:12:06 +0000

There are so many variables that many do not take into account before jumping to conclusions. Here are some (I am not saying any of these are the truth). I am saying this is what it could also be if I was a spectator.

1) Financial Situation
2) Drive to Punahou from their home
3) Parent’s work situations and distances to Punahou
4) Academic fit
5) Fit with varsity coaching staff
6) Financial Aid situation changed

I could come up with dozens more. But I am pretty sure you get the point. And who is to say the decision to leave had anything to do with athletics. To some families, academics and finances are more important than throwing a football.

By: The Watcher

The Watcher — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 02:08:19 +0000

Not my place to say. The island is small. It’s easy to reach out to Garrett, Darryl, Babes, Sis, or Tweety to find out the real story. I think it’s a little irresponsible for people to make assumptions with no evidence about kids.

By: Coach_B

Coach_B — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 01:57:56 +0000

@The Watcher
Then why did the son transfer then? He was at Punahou throughout junior school and had success as a starting QB at the lower levels.

I was never of the opinion that they didn’t want competition. I actually think transferring was a shrewd move by the Gabriels, regardless of intentions, especially considering the politics in the Punahou athletics dept. I just think that your statement that they love competition and would’ve stayed and competed contradicts what actually happened without offering a better explanation

By: Hawnheat808

Hawnheat808 — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 01:15:32 +0000

@ka iwa.. A student can leave the Ilh for his home School ( The school district he lives in)and not sit out. He can also return back to St. Louis and not sit out either.

By: The Watcher

The Watcher — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 23:41:39 +0000

Garrett and I are good friends. That is not the story at all. The Gabriel’s love competition even if it meant sitting and learning or waiting their turn.

By: Ka Iwa

Ka Iwa — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 22:24:43 +0000

Does this QB need to sit out a year? If not …..is it because he is going from ILH to OIA? Only OIA to OIA needs to sit out a year?