Tachibana says he’s leaning to UH
January 31st, 2008
By Dave Reardon
By Dave Reardon
I spoke with Alema Tachibana, the Kahuku linebacker, earlier this evening. He said he’s been offered by UH, is leaning toward committing to the Warriors, and might do so this weekend if his visit goes well. He also has an offer from Utah.
Volleyshots
Hey Dave,
That’s great news (re:Tachibana)!!!
Have you heard anything new about the JC QBs that the UH coachesa were after????
Trodnowski visited last week.
Rausch viisiting now.
Great to hear that Alema is seeking a Manoa address.
Have a great visit to all potential Warriors this weekend.
Great news! Thanks, Dave.
I hope he isn’t just being nice and not wanting to disappoint you (and us). Did you ask in your best “you sure?” mode?
Lupchong,
Why would I ask him if he’s “sure” that he’s leaning one way???
It’s not like he said he committed.
Also, I don’t think he’s worried about disappointing me. I’m a reporter, not a fan or coach.
thanks for the scoops…Wow what an awesome way to start aloha Friday…Go Warriors.
Dave, did you get any indication from Alema what was it that began to sway him in considering UH more seriously? Would he have felt the same way if JJ was still in place? Did Mack’s and Cal Lee’s home visit make that much of an impressions on him? I know that it still isn’t a done deal, but it would be interesting to note how much of an impact certain, assumedly mundane actions could definitely impact local recruiting for the future.
No. We didn’t talk very long.
We’ll address these questions if he commits, or on LOI day.
awesome!
just awesome!
Great news. Now I hope all goes well with the visit. Mack and staff are doing a very fine job. Imua!
How good is this kid, really? Is he a top 3 DE or LB recruit in the state? I’m excited to hopefully re-open the pipeline to the North Shore. If he’s as good as Blaze or Kalilimoku this year, then great. We need more players like Blaze! Tough, fast, great instincts, love to hit.
Paul Honda, who has watched him play often, said his forte is his speed.
Prospect Ranking
Rivals.com Hawaii Top 15 2008
last sorted on 1/23/2008
2008 Rank Pos Ht/Wt Schools
1 Solomon Koehler
Kaneohe (HI) Castle DT 6-2/305 Arizona
Played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
2 Benji Kemoeatu
Kahuku (HI) Kahuku OL 6-3/315 list
Kemoeatu could project on either side of the ball, but could be a star at guard.
3 Geordon Hanohano
Honolulu (HI) St. Louis DT 6-1/270 Hawaii
Hanohano earned all-state honors as a senior.
4 Shiloah Te’o
Kahuku (HI) Kahuku DB 6-0/185 Brigham Young
Te’o earned all-state honors as a senior.
5 Haku Correa
Honolulu (HI) Damien DT 6-1/240 Hawaii
Correa was a first-team all-state, Division II selection in the Honolulu Advertiser and third-team all-state in the Honolulu Star Bulletin.
6 Mykenna Ikehara
Honolulu (HI) Kamehameha OL 6-3/291 Washington
Was first team all-state in both the Honolulu Star Bulletin and the Honolulu Advertiser, as well as a 2007 HUB Classic Senior Bowl Game participant.
7 Aaron Tipoti
Honolulu (HI) Word Of Life Academy DE 6-3/250 California
Will likely grow into a defensive tackle and move inside in college.
8 Paipai Falemalu
Kahuku (HI) Kahuku DE 6-2/205 list
Was a first-team all-state and all-East all-star selection as a senior.
9 Anthony Siilata
Kahuku (HI) Kahuku DT 6-2/285 list
Could also play tight end or offensive line in college.
10 Christian Vasconcellos
Honolulu (HI) Damien DB 6-1/180 Hawaii
Earned all-area honors as a senior.
11 Sean Tesoro
Wailuku (HI) Baldwin OL 6-2/293 UNLV
Impressed at the Eugene NIKE Training Camp.
12 Tuiatua Tuiasosopo
Honolulu (HI) St. Louis OL 6-0/298 Hawaii
Interior offensive lineman that was at his this past spring at the NIKE Camp.
13 JJ Autele
Honolulu (HI) Punahou DE 6-1/230 San Diego St.
Was selected 2007 first-team all-state in the Honolulu Star Bulletin.
14 Ryan Eastman
Honolulu (HI) St. Louis DT 5-11/264 Weber State
A strong and smart nose tackle prospect.
15 Alema Tachibana
Kahuku (HI) Kahuku LB 6-3/200 list
Earned all-area honors as a senior.
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Looks promising on Alema Tachibana. I hope to hear the same on Paipai. I will call him Mr. Falemalu. Good luck to him.
Good luck to the Warrior coaches and hosts this weekend on the prospective recruits.
Dave do you have a list oplyers visiting uH this weekend?
No, I just have bits and pieces at this point, what I’ve already mentioned, plus Kawika Ornellas, a DB from Mililani with pretty good speed.
The latest I’ve heard is 17 visitors, so we’ll see.
oh yeahhh…DA DAVE!
This will be an interesting weekend. Good luck to Mack and the coaches. JJ is doing great with recruits de-committing and going to SMU. I’m looking (hoping) for a couple of top local guys, and a mainland QB and WR. Dave, do you see any surprises like a 4/5 star recruit showing up?
Wes-
Thanks, das awesome stuff. Keep ‘em coming.
Dave awesome reporting. Its good news to hear Alema is leaning. Leaning is a very good start. I hope Alema likes his visit. With Mack as HC, Warrior should be attractive for defense guys.
Wes, thanks for the post of the players and where they are going. Warriors still get chance at quite a few of them.
Mack’s first recruiting class is shaping up to be chicken skin. I’m crossing my fingers!
Yes, mahalo Wes! Good info.
If Tachibana commits, does that only leave about
2 to 3 scholarships available for the 16+ visitors tis weekend?? Somebody help me with this “new math”!
Not all visitors, by far, are offered scholarships. Many are invited to walk on. Sometimes the coaches and current players learn something about a prospect (or something is confirmed) that makes them believe the prospect won’t fit in, and he isn’t even invited to walk on.
Some schools bring teammates/friends of top prospects in for visits on the same weekend as the guy they really want.
Also, sometimes visitors are good players headed to JCs that the 4-year school is making an investment in for the future.
One more thing: Some guys might get grayshirt offers, or be going on missions.
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