Comments on: Mauga making his case as best in state

By: Coach C

Coach C — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 23:14:25 +0000

Here’s my pick. Kanai is a USC commit. That’s the University of Southern California Trojans. Noa has an offer from thee University of Fresno. KanaI 3 inches taller, much faster. Noa, couldn’t catch a running back from the opposite side. Stl.D, very good in closing all gaps so much easier for Noa. Waianaes D, KanaI flies to all gaps to make the plays. Maunga, DPOY.

By: realitycheck

realitycheck — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 18:57:07 +0000

I would vote for him. DPOY! He’s got the same tangibles as Chris Pagofie. Waianae’s finest. He has worked on his craft off season; both run and pass defense. I heard that he played with Team 808 7-on-on team to the National Adidas Tournament and worked with DB Tech Academy. He is a student of the game.

He’s anticipation and football IQ coupled with his motor is off the hook. Love this kid and wish him the best.

By: Douglas Hu

Douglas Hu — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 05:51:10 +0000

Enjoying this thread….cool discussions…yeah, can’t fault Mauga for playing with a less than stellar D…his competition isn’t the best either, but again not on him…he rose to every occasion…he’s a damn football player and there’s no if ands around that…

By: phILHarmonic

phILHarmonic — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 01:37:38 +0000

OIA DPOY- probably
State DPOY? I dont know, maybe.
Best Hair- You bettah believe it.

Seriously, he has a expanded his game immensely. Much better in space this year, all that pylon payed off, and if wants to he is still a dominant edge rusher. Kudos to W for putting him in a position that has more of an impact on the game than just DE. Good kid, great family hope the best for him. DUBside.

By: Oia#1

Oia#1 — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 08:07:55 +0000

Yup, mauga should win dpoy. He can do it all on a so-so defense. Noone comes close, he makes big plays every game. Even when teams game plan for him, he still shows up.

By: Choloropicrin

Choloropicrin — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 06:26:26 +0000

However the div2 guys up above leaves room for discussion, as they should have been in their own div.

By: Choloropicrin

Choloropicrin — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 06:21:49 +0000

Player of the year should not go to the person on the team that wins the championship or goes deep in the playoffs. It’s the best player on either offense or defense that get it. Here’s a few that was the best but not on a good team.

1998- Iolani Joe Igber OPOY (3rd in ILH)
2005- Damien Kealoha Pilares OPOY (ILH Div2)
2007- Damien Kama Bailey OPOY (ILH div2)

By: Choloropicrin

Choloropicrin — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 06:01:02 +0000

His sack stats would go up if Waianae coaches utilized him off the edge. At USC he’ll probably be used as an edge rusher / elephant position. If you watched his highlights he does well off the edge and held his own at the camps against talented linemen. His frame will allow him to add about 15-20 pounds of muscle.

By: Koa iokia

Koa iokia — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 05:51:25 +0000

Where is the love for Dylan Toilolo…… Stat check for the stat checkers he pass and eyeball test for all the eyeball testers he passed that too. Just gotta show some love for that boy. Every game so far I was impressed. Plus he makes noise on the field….. That kids is a Animal…. I wish the best to all the local boys….

By: RidgeRunnerE-5

RidgeRunnerE-5 — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 05:05:24 +0000

Purcell is a good player on a great defense. When everyone around you excels at doing there job well, it lessens the stress and responsibility on you as an individual player and makes it easier to make big plays. Not saying he isn’t a talented LB, I just feel that he’s but one piece of a well-oiled Saint Louis defensive machine.