Hawai’i Football Fanatics

First off, Hawai’i Football Fanatics would like to give it’s condolences to those who lost loved ones in the recent disaster in Samoa. We offer our prayers to all who have friends and families in Samoa. Also, to those professional athletes which we cover here and abroad, a big aloha goes out to them as they continue to search for information for their loved ones.

If anyone would like to help in the disaster relief efforts, the American Red Cross Hawaii State Chapter is collecting donations to assist the victims of the Samoa islands tsunami. You can make online secure donations @ www.redcross.org.  Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or mail donations to the Hawaii State Chapter @ 4155 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI 96816. Make sure to specify that your contribution go directly to the Samoan relief effort.

For those on the mainland, you can call the previous number or send your donation to the American Red Cross at P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C., 20013.

Let’s make an effort to support our Polynesian brothers and sisters by making a donation.

Mahalo nui loa!

Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images

Reminder tonight on Monday Night Football (ESPN). At Miami, former Hawaii Warrior, Davone Bess, is slowly blazing his own trail. Polynesian defensive product, Paul Soliai, will continues to impress for a backup nose tackle position behind Jason Ferguson. Bess looked great so far as he gains Chad Pennington’s trust.

Bess may have to face the Colts Polynesian trio of MLB Freddie Keiaho, FS Aaron Francisco (BYU & Kahuku High Alumnus) and DT Fili Moala. They are all contending for starter spots so this game will be important in their quest to move up the depth chart. Francisco who was recently released from the NFC Champions Arizona Cardinals, will hopefully get some playing time.

Miami Dolphins

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

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

Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts – Defense
#54 MLB Freddie Keiaho (San Diego State).

#43 FS Aaron Francisco (Brigham Young University).

#95 FS Fili Moala (University of Southern California).

The game will be televised at 2:30pm on ESPN.

Aloha Hawai’i Football Fanatics fans!

Sorry got a late start today due to family matters the last several days. I wanted to pay tribute to my Uncle Samuel Kahakumaka Aweau, Jr. who passed away on Friday afternoon. Aloha ‘oe ‘Anakala!

Most of the featured games on the blog are televised locally in Hawai’i. If any fans have other games of interest, let me know and I’ll do my best to cover them as well.

Finished games as of 10am

New Orleans Saints @ Philadelphia Eagles (KHON3)

Final: NO 48 PHI 22

New England Patriots @ NY Jets

Final: NE 9 NY Jets 16

Mid-morning game at 10am

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Chicago Bears (KGMB7)

This game is an islander “toss up” because both are favorite teams and feature players from the islands.

Chicago Bears – Offense
#57 C Olin Kreutz (University of Washington)

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)

Chicago Bears Practice Squad

#45 FB Will Ta’ufo’ou (University of California – Berkeley)
#62 G Johan Asiata (UNLV)
#73 Donovan Raiola (University of Wisconsin)

Sunday Night (afternoon) game at 2:15pm:

N.Y. Giants @ Dallas Cowboys  (KHON3)

This is all Dallas Cowboys as the Giants have no players with island ties at this point of the season.

Besides updating televised college games/teams with local Islanders on the Hawai’i Football Fanatics Fan page and Twitter (@aweau), UH Gameday info, will always be posted here to promote University of Hawai’i Warrior Football.

Check out fellow blogger, TomboAhi’s blog for links to live Warrior/UNLV game action.

Gametime is at 5p HST.

**Update: UH Football Game TV Information: KGMB9 just got off the phone with Oceanic Cable. They said the UH game vs. UNLV will be broadcast on digital cable channel 247, which is part of the Sports Pack ($4.95 a month).

I’ll catch up with you again tomorrow with NFL updates. In the meantime, GO WARRIORS!

Just a quick preview for Hawai’i Football Fanatics fans to get the juices going for the NFL’s First Sunday of the regular season!:

Starting off the morning at 7am

Minnesota Vikings @ Cleveland Browns (KHON3)

Looks like Naufahu Tahi will be playing more as the running backs (Peterson & Taylor) will take turns pounding away for yardage during gametime. Newcomers/draftees David Veikune and Kaluka Maiava for the Browns have their duties cut out for them as they may see more playing time than usual as they compete for starting spots.

Minnesota Vikings Offense – #38 Naufahu Tahi

Cleveland Browns Defense – *#57 David Veikune & *#56 Kaluka Maiava

Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals (KGMB7)

This game may be one-sided as a bunch of islanders are playing for the Bengals and none for the Broncos.

Cincinnati Bengals – *#58 Rey Maualuga, #68 Jonathan Fanene, #94 Domata Peko & *#37 Fui Vakapuna

Mid-morning game at 10am:

Washington Redskins @ N.Y. Giants (KHON3)

This is another one-sided game and won’t be hard to choose as Hawai’i's favorite QB will be cheering for his team on the sidelines due to an injury. Mike Sellers has put in a strong performance throughout the pre-season on both special teams and backup duties.

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

#45 RB Mike Sellers (Walla Walla CC)

Sunday Night (afternoon) game at 2:15pm:

Chicago Bears @ Green Bay Packers (KHNL8)

GO BEARS! What more can you say about the Bears except they have some of the best islander lineups in the NFL! Don’t miss this game as it’ll be an interesting one at Lambeau Field.

Chicago Bears – Offense

#57 C Olin Kreutz (University of Washington)

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)

Chicago Bears Practice Squad

#45 FB Will Ta’ufo’ou (University of California – Berkeley)
#62 G Johan Asiata (UNLV)
#73 Donovan Raiola (University of Wisconsin)

Don’t forget to watch the game 1p HST. Check out fellow blogger, TomboAhi’s blog for links if you don’t want to or have the PPV channel this afternoon.

Also got a tweet from @lazarus2000 regarding other links to catch the game action:

RT @Joshontheradio: Don’t forget guys, HI vs WA State is on AM 850 Hilo, AM 790 Kona, and at http://www.espnhawaii.com at 12:45 pm today!

After I’m done with work stuff, my mom and I, are heading to my Uncle Norman’s to catch the Warrior action with the Aweau ‘ohana .

I’ll catch up later with NFL updates. In the meantime, GO WARRIORS!

E kala mai to all Hawaii Football Fanatics Blog Fans. I took some time off this weekend to spend time with family and friends since returning to isles. Lots of college football action this weekend. Upsets galore! Yikes! and BYU beating Oklahoma was awesome! The only disappointment I had was with UH’s somewhat lackluster performance against Central Arkansas and Oregon’s loss to Boise State. On one side it was good for the WAC but bad since lots of Polynesians and islanders at Oregon.

I’ll be back on the “post wagon” this week and I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend.

Mahalo!

Got wind from fellow F.B.I ( From the Big Island ) blogger, Damon Tucker, that former Hawai’i warrior, Adrian Klemmn , has joined June Jones at Southern Methodist University. He’s joining the SMU staff as the Offensive Line Coach.

Hawaii Football Fanatics is now accessible on the iPhone and other mobile devices. This will make it easier to keep up with current and future postings when you don’t have access to a computer. The URL is the same as the full website but don’t worry the site will identify whether or not you’re on a mobile device and show you the proper format.