Hawai’i Football Fanatics

This will hopefully be a redemption game for Hawai’i Warrior, Colt Brennan, who had an awful outing in the Redskins last game. He’ll meetup with his old Warrior teammate, Jake Ingram, who has official duties as the longsnapper for the Patriots. Fellow Polynesian, Mike Sellers, is slated to play but still nursing a previous knee injury. Mike will be a gametime decision.

Unfortunately, we lost DT Vaka Manupuna (Colorado) who had been put on waiver by the Redskins in early August.

Let’s hope the remaining players get some playing time. Especially, Colt Brennan, who is contending for the 2nd or 3rd backup quarterback position. IMUA to all the players!!!

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New England Patriots

New England Patriots – Offense
#47 LS Jake Ingram (University of Hawai’i)

Washington Redskins

Washington Redskins – Offense
#5 QB Colt Brennan (University of Hawai’i)

#45 RB Mike Sellers (Walla Walla CC)

The game is being televised at 2pm on CBS (KGMB9).

Well here we go with another rivalry between two Florida cities. Must be nice! Former Hawaii Warrior, Davone Bess, may get a hit or two from big Samoan/Texas Longhorn, Roy Miller. Also our other Polynesian connection in Miami, Paul Soliai, will continue to contend for a backup nose tackle position behind Jason Ferguson. Bess looked great in his last performance as Chad Pennington continues to gain his confidence.

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Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins – Offense
#15 WR Davone Bess (University of Hawai’i)

Miami Dolphins – Defense
#96 DT Paul Soliai (University of Utah)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Defense
#93 DT Roy Miller (University of Texas).

The game will be televised at 2pm on FOX (KHON2).

I’ll be heading home to Hawai’i and be busy for a week or so. I’ll post as soon as I get settled in again. In the meantime, please make sure to visit my fellow bloggers, TomboAhi’s UH Football Fan Blog and Jodatoa’s Polynesian Football Players Blog for updates. Thanks for your patience.

I’m on the road right now but I thought I’d let you know that there a couple of games on tonight that might be of interest. No gametime preview this week due to time constraints. However, if I can find some time, I’ll post it as soon as possible. Don’t miss tonight’s Steelers v. Redskins game if you’re a big Hawai’i fan. Courtesy of NFL.com

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Washington Redskins (HD) on Saturday, August 22 at 7:30 PM ET
Albert Haynesworth makes his debut with the Redskins against Ben Roethlisberger and the defending Super Bowl-champion Pittsburgh Steelers.

Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks (HD) on Saturday, August 22 at 10:30 PM ET

The Broncos look to unveil an improved defensive unit against the Seahawks and newly acquired offensive weapon T.J. Houshmandzadeh.

This came across the wire the last few days from fellow blogger, TomboAhi at the UH Football Fan Blog and other newswires:

Ashley Lelie is now with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Ryan Mouton is hurt during practice with the Tennessee Titans.
Solomon Elimimian is now with the Buffalo Bills.

Auwe! Lots happening to our former Warriors! Congratulations to Ashley and Solomon! Get well soon! Ryan!

The premier Monday Night Football game will showcase hometown boy (Kahuku, HI) and Utah alumnus, Ma’ake Kemoeatu. The Carolina Panthers have put their faith in the “Big Man” in hopes he will shut down opposing offenses in his defensive tackle position.  He’s the lone Polynesian in the game tonight so you can’t miss him!

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Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers – Defense
#99 DT Ma’ake Kemoeatu (University of Utah).

The game will be televised on ESPN/ESPN2.

Starting off our first game of Monday Night Football will be notable Hawaii Warriors, Vince Manuwai and Davone Bess. Also our other Polynesian connection in Miami is Utah alumnus, Paul Soliai, who will be contending for a backup nose tackle position behind Jason Ferguson. Manuwai is pretty much established at this point and is the only remaining Polynesian left in Jacksonville. Bess had a stellar performance last year, but still needs to fight for a starting position in the pre-season.

It’s Monday Night!

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Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars – Offense
#67 G Vince Manuwai (University of Hawai’i).

Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins – Offense
#15 WR Davone Bess (University of Hawai’i)

Miami Dolphins – Defense
#96 DT Paul Soliai (University of Utah)

The game will be televised later tonight on the NFL Network.

Bringing up the tail end of the night will be another game that features a former islander (Max Unger), a former Hawai’i Warrior (Kynan Forney), an awesome former USC standout (Lofa Tatupu) and the league’s best tight end (Brandon Manumaleuna). All players have something to prove in this game also as three are veterans except rookie, Max Unger (who hails from Kailua-Kona, HI). Good luck guys and wishing you the HFF best!!

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Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks – Offense
#60 OC/G Max Unger (University of Oregon).

Seattle Seahawks – Defense
#51 LB Lofa Tatupu (University of Southern California)

San Diego Chargers

San Diego Chargers – Offense
#67 G Kynan Forney (Hawaii)
#86 TE Brandon Manumaleuna (University of Arizona)

The game is on the NFL Network.

This game will be the one to watch, especially, those Hawaii Alumni of different schools and for Polynesians. The Chicago Bears have quite a lineup of Polynesian players and it’ll be interesting to see how they do during this preseason game. If they all play well, we might just have a good contingent of players representing the islands and Polynesians in Chicago. We have a bunch of veterans and rookies who need to make an impression this weekend for both Buffalo and Chicago. Most of all, a lot of eyes are on Pisa Tinoisamoa and Al Afalava, to see if they will be the defensive answer for Chicago. Checkout the game!

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Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills – Offense
#61 C Marvin Philip (University of California – Berkeley)

#18 WR C.J. Hawthorne (University of Hawai’i)

Buffalo Bills – Defense
#55 LB Kawika Mitchell (University of South Florida).

Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears – Offense
#62 G Johan Asiata (UNLV)
#57 C Olin Kreutz (University of Washington)
#45 FB Will Ta’ufo’ou (University of California – Berkeley)

Chicago Bears – Defense
#46 S Al Afalava (Oregon State University)
#59 LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (University of Hawai’i)
#75 DT Matt Toeaina (University of Oregon)

The game is on the NFL Network.

The Buffalo Bills will also feature two Polynesians in the Hall of Fame game today. Not too much fans are aware that Kawika Mitchell is a premier Hawaiian linebacker from University of South Florida and Marvin Phillips is an all-around Tongan center from the University of California, Berkeley.

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Kawika Mitchell (Buffalo Bills – Linebacker #55)

Marvin Philip (Buffalo Bills – Center #61)

*Update: Reserve center Marvin Philip also went down with a knee injury. He is questionable for game time. Via Buffalo Bills.

Again the game is on NBC.