Kalani Sitake’s Wild Ride Through Penn State Pursuit Ends in Huge BYU Extension
In the ever-evolving landscape of college football, few stories capture the essence of loyalty, cultural pride, and community resilience quite like that of Kalani Sitake. As the head coach of Brigham Young University (BYU), Sitake has not only elevated the Cougars on the field but has also become a beacon for Pacific Islander athletes worldwide. […]
Washington Commanders Asst. Coach Tavita Pritchard Returns to his Alma Mater with Hopes of Restoration as Stanford’s Head Football Coach.
While Polynesians have always been deeply rooted in the football world, it seems as though they mostly play offensive or defensive line positions. However, Tavita Pritchard was one of the first in the lineage of Polynesian quarterbacks when he became QB1 at Stanford University. One of his most memorable moments in his collegiate career was […]
TWO SONS OF THE PACIFIC. ONE CITY. ONE RIVALRY. A GAME THAT WILL BE REMEMBERED.
Los Angeles has seen many great battles. It has seen legendary quarterbacks, historic programs, and rivalries that shaped the fabric of college football. Yet when USC and UCLA take the field at the LA Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, November 29, 2025, the city will witness something it has never seen before. Two Samoan quarterbacks will […]
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 […]