All in the ‘ohana

It’s fun to watch brothers KK Padello and Kaimana Padello work out together each morning. They’re both competitive, athletic and diligent — but not unique.

There have been many siblings who have played for the Warriors through the years. I’ve compiled a list.

Because I only appear to be 87 years old, the list was reduced to brothers who played at UH the past 40 years. Also, Shawn Ching and Shawn Alivado only count as one person. David “Mento” Maeva and Mike “Psycho” Tresler were not actually brothers. Some did not play enough, such as twins Jade Charles and Echo Charles (guess which one was born second?). On the current UH staff, there are three former Warriors whose brothers also played for UH.

1. Niko Noga, Al Noga, Pete Noga, George Noga — Niko was the best UH player I’ve ever seen. Al was a first-team All-American. Pete was very good, too.

2. Mark Tuinei, Tom Tuinei — Mark had a long career with the Dallas Cowboys. Tom was a ferocious defender.

3. Mark Kafentzis, Kent Kafentzis, Kurt Kafentzis, Kyle Kafentzis, Sean Kafentzis — They represented quality and quantity.

4. Solomon Elimimian, Abraham Elimimian — Solomon is UH’s career leader in tackles. Abraham once went an entire season without allowing a touchdown pass. Abe has a share of the record for most interceptions in a game (3).

5. Amosa Amosa, Lene Amosa — Center is the heart of an offense. The Amosa brothers had the biggest hearts.

6. Jake Ingram, Luke Ingram — For eight consecutive years, UH did not have to worry about a snap.

7. Mark Odom, Zac Odom — Mark had speed and aggressiveness. Zac had a key pick in the Holiday Bowl.

8. Craig Stutzmann, Billy Ray Stutzmann — Of 2001’s Big Four receivers, Craig had the best hands. Billy Ray had a high percentage of TDs to pass attempts. Both are now coaches.

9. Leo Goeas, Larry Goeas — Good on the field, good guys in life.

10. Nick Maafala, Benson Maafala — Nick could do some things that would make you go, “wow.”

11. Melila Purcell, Amani Purcell — They were big contributors on the field and pioneers in opening the pipeline to American Samoa.

12. Lane Santiago, Louis Santiago, Walter Santiago — North Shore’s royal family.

13. La‘anui Correa, Haku Correa — Coaches always rave about the game being important to certain players. Football was important to La‘anui and Haku.

14. Chad Kalilimoku, Brad Kalilimoku — Great players who have great parents (see you at our 40th reunion next year, Roxanne and Freddie).

15. Art Laurel, Clayton Laurel — They played on different sides of the ball, but shared the same passion for football.

16. Jack Rolovich, Nick Rolovich

17. Keala Watson, Keahi Watson — Keala did not allow a blood disease similar to hemophilia prevent him from an outstanding UH career.

18. Leo Koloamatangi, Meffy Koloamatangi — Leo was the anchor of the offensive line last year. Meffy is going to be a defensive star this year.

19. CJ Allen-Jones, Cameron Allen-Jones — CJ was an unheralded talent to everyone but the coaches. He was pretty good.

20. Landon Kafentzis, Tyson Kafentzis — Generation Next also made an impact.

21. Brashton Satele, Liko Satele — If not for injuries, Brashton would have had a brilliant UH career.

22. Dane Uperesa, Drew Uperesa — Dane was a starter on the Sugar Bowl team.

23. Kawika Borden, Noah Borden

24. Lance Williams, Pumba Williams

25. Houston Ala, Tui Ala