Getting the entire coaching staff and players to only speak ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi on the sidelines took about five years. It was a steeper learning curve for some.
After two seasons with the Rainbow Warriors, John Keawe Sagapolutele committed to Portland State, a team that heavily recruited him and sought out a transfer quarterback.
“I’m sure everybody’s excited just because the whole situation is over with and we finally have an AD, and it’s exciting for all of Hawaii right now,” said quarterback Micah Alejado.