QB, D-lineman commit to Warriors

College of San Mateo quarterback Dru Brown and defensive lineman Alexander Sunia of Leone High in American Samoa have accepted football scholarships from the Warriors.

They join the team later this month.

Brown has four years to play three seasons.

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To enter the drawing, please post: It’s Aloha Friday.

Avis will pick two winners.

COMMENTS

  1. whitey June 3, 2016 10:07 am

    It’s aloha Friday


  2. Warrior Dave June 3, 2016 10:19 am

    It’s Aloha Friday Avis & ST!!


  3. M L Warrior June 3, 2016 10:23 am

    It’s aloha Friday!!!


  4. azwarrior22 June 3, 2016 10:25 am

    It’s Aloha Friday.


  5. H-Man June 3, 2016 10:26 am

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  6. 808Empath June 3, 2016 10:27 am

    It’s Aloha Friday!! 🙂


  7. TChahng June 3, 2016 10:30 am

    It’s Aloha Friday!!!


  8. cheepono June 3, 2016 10:31 am

    It’s Aloha Friday.


  9. Da Punchbowl Kid June 3, 2016 10:33 am

    G’morning everybody!

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  10. haka June 3, 2016 10:39 am

    Go Warriors!
    TGIF
    🙂


  11. James June 3, 2016 10:44 am

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  12. 310Braddah June 3, 2016 10:49 am

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  13. MattyBoy June 3, 2016 10:50 am

    It’s aloha Friday!!!!


  14. Walterm June 3, 2016 11:00 am

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  15. al June 3, 2016 11:16 am

    Brah…get your own life.


  16. kev-1 June 3, 2016 11:21 am

    It’s Aloha Friday!!!


  17. kev-1 June 3, 2016 11:24 am

    Glad to hear that Gifford’s incident is behind him. I look for him to use his adversity and recent losses as motivation on the field. I hope good things for him. It must not have been an easy time to go through.

    Good luck young man.


  18. jm2375 June 3, 2016 11:24 am

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  19. kev-1 June 3, 2016 11:24 am

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  20. kev-1 June 3, 2016 11:25 am

    It’s Aloha Friday.

    This is the third time I tried to post this. Not going through.


  21. RS June 3, 2016 11:28 am

    It’s Aloha Friday


  22. jm2375 June 3, 2016 11:28 am

    It’s Aloha Friday.


  23. FatJeff June 3, 2016 11:31 am

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  24. SailorBlue June 3, 2016 11:32 am

    WAHOO ~ It’s Aloha Friday!!!!


  25. jm2375 June 3, 2016 11:33 am

    why is my comment awaiting moderation????? jeez, i’ve been a Tsaiko for 7+ years.


  26. DaveLetterMan June 3, 2016 11:34 am

    Morning Tsaikos!
    It’s Aloha Friday!!!!!
    Go Warriors!


  27. SailorBlue June 3, 2016 11:35 am

    Good morning everybody!

    Great news. Mrs. SB and I have been able to secure Cabana A for the last two tgates. That means that we will be in Cabana A for the whole year again. It also means we are starting to close in on football season. Can wait for the 5F’s to begin!


  28. Seaney June 3, 2016 11:36 am

    It’s Aloha Friday!
    Go Bows!


  29. Karlton Lee June 3, 2016 11:37 am

    IT’S ALOHA FRIDAY!!!!


  30. jm2375 June 3, 2016 11:38 am

    Cmdr (ret) SB – Thank you! Will be there as usual. Can’t wait.


  31. SailorBlue June 3, 2016 11:40 am

    Not UH athletics related, but near-and-dear to me…

    Any of you 9th island fans having withdrawals? Well I have the cure…

    The Young Professionals of Plaza Club is hosting a ‘Chips for Charity’ casino night benefitting the Hawaii Parkinson Association on July 22nd.

    It promises to be a fun time. If you are interested, information/tickets can be found at http://chips4charity.eventbrite.com

    Mahalo for all support to this important charity.


  32. WarriorNY June 3, 2016 11:43 am

    It’s Aloha Friday.!


  33. Ray Cruz June 3, 2016 11:47 am

    It’s Aloha Friday! Go Warriors!


  34. Kapahulu June 3, 2016 11:49 am

    It’s Aloha Friday.


  35. Pupule June 3, 2016 11:58 am

    It’s Aloha Friday !

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    with the Primo bottles lying everywhere
    Got a guitar in my hand and a Wesson Oil can
    Under my okole for a chair.

    It’s Aloha Friday, no work till Monday.
    Doo be doo, doo doo be, doo be doo be doo be doo!

    The cousins all here, drinking up my beer
    got keikies running everywhere.
    I got some poke on the side while mama’s trying to hide
    the Miller and the Heineken beer.

    Ok, nuff already. You folks know da rest……

    #stayloyaltothesoil
    #priderock
    #livealohaplaywarrior
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    #surecoulduseahatsincemykiddidntgettheshirt

    Doo be doo, doo doo be, doo be doo be doo be doo!


  36. Duster June 3, 2016 12:03 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday. No work till Monday. . . .


  37. 3-Prong June 3, 2016 12:14 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday!!


  38. 3-Prong June 3, 2016 12:15 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  39. DaveLetterMan June 3, 2016 12:37 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday but I gotta work tomorrow!☹️


  40. SailorBlue June 3, 2016 12:39 pm

    jmxxxx ~ I can almost taste the triple chocolate cake as we speak – so ONO!


  41. jim white June 3, 2016 12:40 pm

    Orlando paid 1mil to justify 200 mil stadium upgrade-they expect 60 to 100 mil in pro bowl tourists—the lies never stop !! if aloha stadium is rehabbed or a new one is built the nfl will be back and Hawaii can claim whatever . aloha from cape coral fl


  42. Matt June 3, 2016 12:49 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  43. MattyBoy June 3, 2016 12:59 pm

    Sorry for the double post. It seemed as if my first post did not go through.


  44. jeezy33 June 3, 2016 1:03 pm

    Looks like we got a new QB 🙂


  45. DaveLetterMan June 3, 2016 1:12 pm

    Hana Pa’a
    https://twitter.com/nickrolovich/status/738861954941390848
    It’s Aloha Friday!


  46. DaveLetterMan June 3, 2016 1:13 pm

    Hana Pa’a
    https://twitter.com/nickrolovich/status/738861954941390848


  47. DaveLetterMan June 3, 2016 1:14 pm

    Rolo Tweeted:
    Hana Pa’a #Faasamoa and Hana Pa’a #Bulldog. What a great Aloha Friday.


  48. Willie June 3, 2016 1:28 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  49. cappie the dog June 3, 2016 1:38 pm

    This college baseball score should make Don Robbs smile.

    LBSU 5
    Florida Atlantic 1

    No hosting sites for west coast teams. Amazing.


  50. Bowwar June 3, 2016 1:45 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday! Can’t wait till we kick them Golden Bears!


  51. Obake-san June 3, 2016 1:46 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  52. Akamai Okole June 3, 2016 1:51 pm

    Great Afternoon All!

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  53. Akamai Okole June 3, 2016 1:52 pm

    Mahalo Sailor Blue!


  54. 3-Prong June 3, 2016 2:07 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday.


  55. OC Warrior June 3, 2016 2:08 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday!!!


  56. BigJohn June 3, 2016 2:14 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  57. trublu June 3, 2016 2:16 pm

    Looks like Rolo added a few new recruits. The bulldog is likely Dru Brown (QB) out of College of San Mateo. Don’t know the other guy


  58. gobows June 3, 2016 2:17 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  59. DaMenehune June 3, 2016 2:43 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  60. Josep h gahan jr June 3, 2016 2:46 pm

    It’s aloha friday


  61. thomas June 3, 2016 2:50 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday.


  62. NotNasti June 3, 2016 2:54 pm

    Jeezy, spill the beans. Who is the QB? Must be related to Rolo’s latest tweet.


  63. jm2375 June 3, 2016 3:03 pm

    NotNasti – see ST’s updated post. 😀


  64. MysticalRabbit June 3, 2016 3:03 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  65. mauiwarrior June 3, 2016 3:04 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday


  66. Tanks Ah! June 3, 2016 3:08 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  67. NotNasti June 3, 2016 3:09 pm

    jm: Thanks. Somehow, I thought he committed last week. Was he going to walk on but has now been offered a scholie?


  68. djmitcho June 3, 2016 3:10 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday!!!!


  69. Na Alii Pride June 3, 2016 3:13 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  70. Curt June 3, 2016 3:20 pm

    Great to hear about the new commits. Keep ’em rolling, coach!

    It’s Aloha Friday. Have a great weekend, everyone


  71. AllG June 3, 2016 3:31 pm

    Sunia must be a real deep sleeper because their ain’t any info out there on him. ST, you got anything? Height/Weight? DT/DE?


  72. Alan96706 June 3, 2016 3:40 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  73. Boya_jr June 3, 2016 3:43 pm

    Life is good for this Warrior fan, and hearing about these two young men going to school at my alma mater makes me even more happy. Happy aloha Friday


  74. Raider Dogs June 3, 2016 3:45 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday and soon the sun will shine bright again on Pride Rock with all the new faces coming in to support it.


  75. El June 3, 2016 3:45 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday.


  76. jusblu June 3, 2016 3:48 pm

    @NotNasti

    maybe you are mistaking Dru Brown for Kyle Gallup (a Marshall walk-on) that is walking onto the Hawaii program for this upcoming year. He announced his transfer to the Hawaii program a few days ago.


  77. Jeezy33 June 3, 2016 3:52 pm

    Alesana Sunia


  78. Pomai June 3, 2016 3:53 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday.


  79. tom June 3, 2016 3:56 pm

    GOOD AFTERNOON, HAWAII!

    It’s Aloha Friday.


  80. Pomai June 3, 2016 3:58 pm

    Try one more time. It’s Aloha Friday.


  81. tom June 3, 2016 3:59 pm

    Glad to hear that Ben Jay is once more gainfully employed.

    Thought Ben had a rough time fighting the Administration, the Legislature, Unions and the Downtown “Experts”.

    Of course Jim Donovan had the same problems but understood more the local mentality – but he still had to battle the Administration …


  82. DaPunchbwol Kid June 3, 2016 4:02 pm

    hanapa’a indeed! Welcome to Dru and Alex!


  83. truegreen June 3, 2016 4:07 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday


  84. H-Man June 3, 2016 4:07 pm

    I found info on Alesana Sunia to be thin and confusing. MaxPreps has him graduating in 2015 from Santa Rosa HS, CA, but the video clip on Hudl has Sunia #77 OG playing for Leone HS, American Samoa. He’s a real big body.


  85. Lowtone123 June 3, 2016 4:12 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday. I gotta work tomorrow.


  86. A-House June 3, 2016 4:13 pm

    #40: me no comprende your post Faasamoa?

    woo dat?

    It’s Aloha friday!


  87. A-House June 3, 2016 4:14 pm

    Mrs A-House says, It’s Aloha Fridy.


  88. A-House June 3, 2016 4:14 pm

    Midori7 says It’s Aloha Friday.


  89. A-House June 3, 2016 4:15 pm

    MasaBoy says “It’s Aloha Friday”


  90. Paki Parker June 3, 2016 4:15 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday.


  91. A-House June 3, 2016 4:17 pm

    BTW, did UH already offer scholarships to those young “towering” Polynesian young teenagers Michigan is after?

    Expect Coach Naole to make a short stop in Melbourne during the August trip.


  92. Paki Parker June 3, 2016 4:19 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday!!!!!!


  93. DaveLetterMan June 3, 2016 4:21 pm

    A-House, howzit!
    Rolo can’t name recruits until they’re officially signed so his tweets give hints. #faasamoa means a player from Samoa and #bulldog refers to qb from College of San Mateo.


  94. wyn50 June 3, 2016 4:25 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  95. truegreen June 3, 2016 4:27 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  96. NotNasti June 3, 2016 4:28 pm

    jusblu: you right. My short-term memory is well . . . short.


  97. akuhead2 June 3, 2016 4:40 pm

    aka Alesana Sunia


  98. Nayster June 3, 2016 4:40 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday!!


  99. Islandgirl June 3, 2016 4:51 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  100. al June 3, 2016 5:05 pm

    C


  101. Team Sam June 3, 2016 5:29 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday!

    Brown should be interesting. Might be a surprise!


  102. thomas ip6 June 3, 2016 5:43 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday 808


  103. thomas ip6 June 3, 2016 5:45 pm

    Koakane says Its Aloha Friday


  104. thomas ip6 June 3, 2016 5:46 pm

    Did someone say It’s Aloha Friday


  105. thomas ip6 June 3, 2016 5:58 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday

    Have a good one


  106. Kaimiloa June 3, 2016 6:08 pm

    97… it IS him.


  107. mark ohta June 3, 2016 6:09 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday


  108. Derek June 3, 2016 6:14 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  109. Walterm June 3, 2016 6:15 pm

    Re#97. Does anyone where the other offers were from?


  110. C-Pop June 3, 2016 6:29 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  111. Old School Dave June 3, 2016 6:32 pm

    RIP, Muhammad Ali. “The Greatest.”


  112. ai-eee-soos June 3, 2016 6:33 pm

    Both signees will be in class on June 26.e

    Sports Breaking| Top News
    UH football signs QB, lineman
    By Stephen Tsai
    June 3, 2016
    Updated June 3, 2016 6:15pm

    COURTESY PHOTO

    COURTESY PHOTO

    College of San Mateo quarterback Dru Brown and defensive lineman Alexander Sunia of Leone High in American Samoa have accepted football scholarships from the University 0f Hawaii.

    Both players will enroll in the bridge session, which begins June 26, and participate in training camp. Brown will have four years to play three UH seasons.

    “It just felt like home,” said Brown, who completed a recruiting trip to Hawaii on Thursday. “It’s a great place. I love the coaches. I love the players. It’s where I want to be.”

    Brown, who is 5 feet 11 and 200 pounds, threw for 1,879 yards and 21 touchdowns in 11 games in 2015. He also averaged 4.7 yards per non-sack rushes. San Mateo ran a pistol offense.

    Brown said he first met UH coach Nick Rolovich several years ago at Nevada’s football camp. Rolovich was Nevada’s offensive coordinator for four years through 2015.

    “I really like Coach Rolo and the whole (UH) staff,” Brown said. “I feel like they genuinely care about their players and the program.”

    Sunia was used primarily on the offensive line for Leone. Sunia, who is 6 feet 2 and 305 pounds, is expected to compete at nose tackle or defensive tackle for the Warriors.


  113. oldtimer808 June 3, 2016 6:42 pm

    Mahalo it’s Aloha Friday no work till Monday…oh wait I’m retired


  114. islandman June 3, 2016 6:48 pm

    Is 5-11 tall enough to see and throw above tall linemen ?


  115. LBailey12 June 3, 2016 6:51 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday


  116. cheepono June 3, 2016 6:57 pm

    5’11” is more than good enough for us. the best will play regardless of size/height. fyi he’s half an inch taller than the #1 qb recruit in the 2017 class.


  117. Bowwar June 3, 2016 7:04 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday! A very sad one, as we lost the GREATEST, Muhammad Ali…The fighting & suffering is over & he has won the hearts of many. Rest in Peace!


  118. Steve P June 3, 2016 7:14 pm

    Watched the tape on Dru Brown…the guy is the real deal. Aside from being a good, solid passer, he’s got good feet and his decision making is first class. The one thing that stands out for me is Brown has what I call, Football proximity sense….he intuitively knows where everybody is….and when starts to close down on him he makes quick choices to spin out and not give the defenders a clean shot. He’s better than Woolsey in every respect. Just my Opinion.


  119. SteveM June 3, 2016 7:18 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday. 🙂


  120. 3-Prong June 3, 2016 7:27 pm

    Pau Hana Time for the Greatest of All Time in and out of the ring of life.


  121. A-House June 3, 2016 7:31 pm

    Brown reminds me of the Nielson [sp] kid who made a big splash by coming to UH to sign his LOI and left without ever getting on the field to play.

    Sunia is a “wide-body” that can plug the middle of the DL.


  122. A-House June 3, 2016 7:33 pm

    Aloha, “great one” for all the memories you gave us!

    Yep, “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee, I am Muhammadi Ali”


  123. tako June 3, 2016 7:36 pm

    ALOHA


  124. Da Punchbowl Kid June 3, 2016 7:38 pm

    Once, now and forever… “THE GREATEST”!!!


  125. cappie the dog June 3, 2016 7:45 pm

    Does Ono Hawaiian Food in Kapahulu still have that photo of Ali standing outside the restaurant? It was a thing of fascination for me as a child. If it’s still there, I would like to see it again.

    Thanks to Hawaii, Ali lived to 74.

    Major props to the person who denied him the license.


  126. A View From Afar June 3, 2016 7:59 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  127. Travis Yamashita June 3, 2016 9:45 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday.


  128. seewhy June 3, 2016 10:48 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  129. seewhy June 3, 2016 10:53 pm

    Great late pick ups!


  130. Boya_jr June 3, 2016 11:07 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday


  131. hitmanhart June 3, 2016 11:48 pm

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  132. burro sabio June 4, 2016 12:59 am

    If these two are on initial scholarships does that mean someone who signed earlier is not showing up?


  133. Rocky June 4, 2016 2:20 am

    It’s Aloha Friday.


  134. Hakeakala June 4, 2016 2:51 am

    It’s Aloha Friday.


  135. UKU@LA June 4, 2016 5:01 am

    ALOHA FRIDAY N HOWZIT!!

    MANEO!!!


  136. Ukeman June 4, 2016 7:58 am

    It’s Aloha Friday!


  137. Rodney June 4, 2016 8:08 am

    Not too impressed with new Qb
    Aloha Ali!!!


  138. Stephen Tsai June 4, 2016 8:13 am

    New post: http://hawaiiwarriorworld.com/?p=37705


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