Comments on: Tigers showed off the pride of McKinley

By: Greison silva

Greison silva — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 04:52:36 +0000

I am a 17 year old student who plays for the McKinley high school football team and I understand that to many we may not belong here in division one football in Hawaii but we will stay here in division one till our coach says we must leave because coach Sam has instilled in us that winning isn’t everything that character isn’t revealed in football that it’s broken that a true football team is one that doesn’t celebrate when winning but giving thanks for just plain being able to play the sport he has instilled in me and my team that we need to spark this culture as he speaks a culture of not winning but one of respect for others including your coaches parents team and in all everyone one of honesty one of integrity that when nobody is looking you’ll do the right thing loyalty that when things get hard and it seems like something’s better that you’ll stay where you are because it’s where you were put by the grace of god and one of commitment where if you do something that you’ll give it your all no matter what’s happening and no matter the outcome I am thankful to have been able to meet a man and be coached by him this season I am grateful that he wants to yes win but would rather build men that are ready for life in a society where winning a state championship or beating a team by a long stretch doesn’t mean a thing I’m grateful and blessed to say that I am a McKinley tiger who indeed played in that game and am honored to have a coach that never gave up on us even when there was no way of winning thank you and God bless just wanted to let the people know that coach Sam is doing great things here in Hawaii

By: 88

88 — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 05:49:52 +0000

@kapoleistorm, did you look at the Kahuku sideline during the game? Kahuku was small in numbers this game. A lot of starters did not suit up.

By: kapoleistorm

kapoleistorm — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 03:24:12 +0000

Actually they had a majority of their Defensive starters in till the final whistle.

By: Same Ol Same Ol

Same Ol Same Ol — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 23:58:07 +0000

And don’t forget that Kahuku left their starters well into the 3rd Quarter. Why didn’t they work on their passing game from the 2nd quarter when the game was already out of reach by then?

By: warriorsanddolphins

warriorsanddolphins — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 23:42:33 +0000

Yes, every team has starters out due to injury or grades. 27 guys and you thought about quitting? Just look at Castle with the same amount of players each week. I think if your’e eight starters suited up the score would still be the same.

By: NSfootball

NSfootball — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 23:29:42 +0000

Hats off to Mckinley they are true warriors and fought with all their might and boisterous fans that support them. Nothing but respect for the tigers.

Don’t forget that every team once the season begins is playing without a few starters whether it due to injury or academics. Kahuku is the same with their starting QB, 2 offensive lineman and 2 linebackers injured.

By: Vibes

Vibes — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 21:52:04 +0000

maybe they didn’t belong out against kahuku but at least they never gave up. They kept their heads up against one of the states best football team. Most teams would have forfeit against a power house like Kahuku. Hats off to McKinley for showing Pride in your school even if you took a big loss. What counts is that You kept a Positive Attitude in this situation that will get you further in life. If someone wants to fix the system so bad like the comment above why don’t you try. From a Red Raider

By: 008

008 — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 13:27:02 +0000

They got to fix the system. McKinley had no business playing Kahuku!