UCLA Samoan Star Nico Iamaleava Ruled Out Against No. 1 Ohio State with Concussion
The Bruins flew east carrying slim hopes against the undefeated and top-ranked Buckeyes. Now those hopes took another significant blow. Sophomore quarterback Nico Iamaleava, the talented Samoan signal-caller from Long Beach Poly who has carried UCLA’s offense all season, has been ruled out for tonight’s primetime showdown at Ohio Stadium due to concussion protocol, multiple […]
Steelers’ Persistent Pursuit: Scouting UCLA’s Nico Iamaleava as a Potential 2026 Franchise Quarterback?
In the competitive realm of NFL draft scouting, the Pittsburgh Steelers have drawn attention this season. They lead the AFC North with a 3-1 record in 2025. However, their eyes are on the future at quarterback. Specifically, scouts from Pittsburgh have visited UCLA games three times. Their focus centers on Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava. Iamaleava’s […]
Faith, Family, and Forks Up: The Polynesian Power of Jacob Kongaika
In the heart of the Big 12, where every snap is a battle and every game a proving ground, Jacob Kongaika has emerged as a force of nature—equal parts warrior, leader, and cultural ambassador. The senior defensive tackle helped lead Arizona State University to a Big 12 Championship, but his journey is about more than […]
Celebrating Pacific Excellence at the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship
AUTHORS: Lanea Lutali, Aliyah Tautuhi-Fraser, Kaylyn Brown & Tyler Pasa The College Football Playoff (CFP) is more than just the culmination of the college football season, it’s a grand stage where the best of the best battle for the coveted national championship. Think of it as the Super Bowl of college football. This year, two […]
Coach Johnny Nansen: From Samoa to the College Football Playoff
A Journey of Leadership and Hard Work The Texas Longhorns have had an impressive run this football season, advancing all the way to the CFP semifinals. Although they were outplayed by Ohio State at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX, their journey to this point remains an exceptional achievement. A key factor to their streak thus far […]