"I'm glad both will be Warriors." (HA)
About committing to the Warriors, Elisara said:
"Everything I want is in Hawai'i. All of my friends and family are here. It would mean a lot for them to see me play at Aloha Stadium." (HA)
About committing to the Warriors, Lolohea said:
"Staying at home is a big plus. I had a good time on my (recruiting) trip (the past weekend). I like the coaches. I like how they care about the local kids." (HA)
HA Note: "By accepting, both players are canceling next week's recruiting trip to Arkansas. Elisara also received offers from Arizona, Oregon State and Wyoming. Lolohea received offers from Arizona, Colorado and Idaho. Elisara, who is 6 feet 2 and "around 245" pounds, was rated as the No. 6 prospect in Hawai'i by www.Scout.com. Elisara led the Hurricanes with 89 tackles, including 11 for losses. Hernandez said Elisara can bench press 365 pounds, squat 475 pounds, power clean 245 pounds, and run 40 yards in 4.71 seconds."
Praising Elisara, Hernandez said:
"Dustin is a classic middle linebacker. He's a banger, real strong against the run. He's big and athletic." (HA)
About how some schools were recruiting Elisara as a fullback, Hernandez said:
"He's a big dude, but he can run and catch and do a lot of things." (HA)
HA Note: "Elisara competed in the All-American Bowl in Austin, Texas, amassing eight tackles. Lolohea, who is 6 feet 2 and 240 pounds, is capable of playing rush end or outside linebacker. This past season, he made 86 tackles, including 11 sacks, forced four fumbles, blocked a kick and intercepted two passes. One of his interception returns covered 100 yards. Hernandez said Lolohea is capable of bench pressing 335 pounds, squatting 465 pounds, cleaning 225 pounds and sprinting 40 yards in 4.65 seconds."
About how Lolohea has a variety of skills, Hernandez said:
"T can rush the passer or drop back into coverage. He makes big plays." (HA)
About how Lolohea cannot be compared to other players, Hernandez said:
"I can't think of someone who is both a pass rusher and cover backer. He can do both." (HA)
HA Note: "Elisara and Lolohea thought they would choose Mainland schools. But that changed this past weekend after going on an official UH recruiting trip. Linebacker Art Laurel and defensive end Earvin Sione served as hosts."
About how his recruiting trip to UH, Elisara said:
"I had a really good time." (HA)
Praising his recruiting hosts, Lolohea said:
"I liked that they didn't force anything on us. They answered our questions." (HA)
About Elisara and Lolohea, Hernandez said that:
"both guys initially wanted to go away. But they were blown away by the UH coaching staff. ... They thought there was an opportunity (at UH). They're excited about that." (HA)
About going to Warrior games with his father (he looked up to Nate Jackson and Pisa Tinoisamoa), Elisara said:
"Ever since I was little, I supported the Warriors." (HA)
Lolohea said that he likes to sing and:
"hang out with my family." (HA)
About how also Elisara committed to UH, Lolohea said:
"It's going to be good fun playing with him. We talked about it and felt it was the best thing for the both of us." (HSB)
Happy to be done with the recruiting process, Elisara said:
"It takes a lot of weight off my shoulders. I made my decision and feel comfortable with it. You can't beat staying home and having your family there and all the support from the local people." (HSB)
About how Elisara and Lolohea have different personalities, Hernandez said:
"Good guys, two totally different personalities. T is a rah-rah type of leader and Dustin is the strong, silent type. Doesn't say much, but does what he has to do." (HSB)
About canceling his recruiting trip to Oklahoma last week to prepare to enter UH early, Darius Bright said:
"I already knew the football was good, but they were talking to me about the academic side of it." (HSB)
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