Ok, this is the big game! The Big Kehaka (Badger) as I call it! The game that will decide the post-season for the Hawai'i Warriors! and a chance to woop Junes Jones' butt on Christmas Eve in the Hawai'i Bowl! LOL! But that'll be all moot, if we don't win this one. I wish I was in Honolulu but earlier obligations have priority and I'll have to suffice with watching it away on TV tonight. 

I know, I know, Donovan Raiola (Chicago Bears), was a Kehaka but he was also a Kamehameha Warrior. So that makes it all "G" for me! Speaking of which, Ho'omaika'i Warriors!! on the win last night over Kahuku! Both teams played great football! I only hope that both their mana (power) will carry over to the UH Warriors and get that Kehaka off their back!

I'll try to update the game via the  Hawai'i Football Fanatics Facebook Fan page and/or Twitter (@aweau). Hawai'i Football Fanatics will also continue to support University of Hawai'i Warrior Football (@hawaiiathletics) by providing today's gameday information through fellow blogger, TomboAhi's blog (@tomboahi). See his links to live Warriors game action on television, internet and radio. He also has a pre-game analysis on his web site. Gametime is at 6:30p HST. The game is also being televised at 8:30 PM PST in Portland (ESPN2 36) and Seattle (ESPN2 32)

Imua Warriors! and spear the heck out of the Badgers like this mean buggah!!

Mahalo to fellow blogger, Tomboahi, at the UH Football Fan blog who reported the following: Warriors in the Pros: Josh Leonard a Buc, Colt Brennan Easy-Bakes, Davone Bess stat, Pisa Tinoisamoa to IR, Jason Elam http://bit.ly/7WKHWM

This game is a toss-up as both teams have a contingent of Polynesian players. Eagles are attempting to get a wild-card spot in the playoffs and the Bears are playing to avoid any more losses to squeeze into the game too. Cowboys avoided a loss today (barely with a 1 pt win), so they lead the division, but Philly still has a chance with a win over the Bears. I’m rooting along with the rest of my ‘ohana though for the Eagles on this one (since we lived in Philly). Go Eagles!!!

As of the past few weeks, all the Philly Polynesians on the Eagles squad are still nursing injuries or relegated to the practice squad. Fenuki Tupou is on injured reserve. Marcus Mailei and Paul Fanaika are hoping to see game time tonight.

Due to time constraints (have to go see my cousin, Kupono, of “So You Think You Can Dance” fame, return to Hawai’i), I’ll have to place a link for the Bears Polynesian/Islander contingent. I apologize for that, I got too engrossed in watching the Cowboys/Redskins, Colts/Ravens and Steelers/Chiefs matchups. What a shocker in the Steelers/Chiefs game!

Game Watch Links:

Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles - Offense
Injured Reserve

#78 OT Fenuki Tupou (University of Oregon)

Practice Squad

#63 OG Paul Fanaika (Arizona State University)

#41 RB Marcus Mailei (Weber State University)

Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears - #57 Olin Kreutz, #73 Donovan Raiola (practice squad), #75 Matt Toeaina, #59 Pisa Tinoisamoa, *#46 Al Afalava, *#45 Will Ta’ufo’ou (practice squad) & *#62 Johan Asiata (practice squad)

The game is being televised on NBC at 3:20pm HST (KHNL8)
Portland 5:20 PM PDT (KGW8)
Seattle 5:20 PM PDT (KING5)

*For complete NFL Polynesian/Hawaiian/Island Ties players, see HFF Pro Teams .

Aloha Sunday! Just back from my hiatus. Sorry for the late morning updates, quick info on locally televised National Football League (NFL) games on Sunday and Monday Night. Also from today on, HFF will be adding more information for Portland (OR) and Seattle (WA) readers. As this blog continues to grow, we appreciate all the readers support and word-of-mouth advertisement. This is the quick format and I’ll return to the regular format next week.

Sun, Oct 18 Stadium Time

For the early-risers
Auwe! Still sleeping! Gotta do this the day before.

For the brunch bunch
BUF @ NYJ Giants Stadium 10:00 AM HST (KGMB7)

Buffalo Bills - #55 Kawika Mitchell, #61 Marvin Philip & #18 C.J. Hawthorne (practice squad)
New York Jets - #78 Wayne Hunter, #91 Sione Pouha, #63 Tavita Thompson & #79 Ropati Pitoitua

TEN @ NE Gillette Stadium
Portland 1:00 PM PDT (KOIN6)

Tennessee Titans - #68 Kevin Mawae & *#29 Ryan Mouton
New England Patriots - *#47 Jake Ingram

ARI @ SEA Qwest Field
Portland 1:00 PM PDT (KPTV12)
Seattle 1:00 PM PDT (KCPQ13)

Arizona Cardinals - #51 Pago Togafau & #76 Deuce Lutui
Seattle Seahawks - #51 Lofa Tatupu & #60 Max Unger

For the afternoon/evening folks
CHI @ ATL Georgia Dome 2:20 PM HST (KHNL8)
Portland 5:20 PM PDT (KGW12)
Seattle 5:20 PM PDT (KING5)

Chicago Bears - #57 Olin Kreutz, #73 Donovan Raiola (practice squad), #75 Matt Toeaina, #59 Pisa Tinoisamoa, *#46 Al Afalava, *#45 Will Ta’ufo’ou (practice squad) & *#62 Johan Asiata (practice squad)
Atlanta Falcons - #1 Jason Elam

*Don’t forget too da Phillies! and island boy, Shane Victorino. Dodgers @ Phillies 2:00p HST/ 5:00p PDT (TBS45 & TBS55 - Portland & Seattle)

Mon, Oct 19 Stadium Time

Are you ready for da football! Monday Night Football on ESPN!
DEN @ SD Qualcomm Stadium 2:30 PM HST (ESPN22)
Portland 5:30 PM PDT (ESPN35)
Seattle 5:30 PM PDT (ESPN31)

Hoka! (Too Bad!) Denver has no island players!! Go Chargers!!
San Diego Chargers - #86 Brandon Manumaleuna

Byes: Cowboys, Colts, Dolphins, 49ers
*Schedule Courtesy of NFL.com

*For complete NFL Polynesian/Hawaiian/Island Ties players, see HFF Pro Teams link.

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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.

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)