2023 Five-Star IMG OL Francis Mauigoa... (Announcing July 4th at 3 pm EST COMMITS!!)

[bobbydigius]

I think it’s UT unfortunately and the main reason is Nico. Probably a slightly better bag but culture/coaching/comfort is easily Miami. Going to be weird having two Poly kids in Hickville.

Miami is much more diverse and the weather will be most similar but let’s remember that Polynesian culture is essentially countryish like culture. Different but could be argued it’s closer than a sprawling metropolis like Miami Dade.

 

[Zbrod95]

lets see how this plays out but I wouldn’t be surprised if he commits here because Sala’vea is family to him. Remember, family is everything to Samoans plus He’s from Hawaii. Tennessee is definitely different while there’s similarities to Miami.

 

[cway313]

Where did he say this?

He? Tf

 

[colperm]

I’d love to be wrong but this one just doesn’t feel like UM will be the choice

 

[OldhamA]

lets see how this plays out but I wouldn’t be surprised if he commits here because Sala’vea is family to him. Remember, family is everything to Samoans plus He’s from Hawaii. Tennessee is definitely different while there’s similarities to Miami.

Family wasn't everything to that bloke who committed to Oregon.

 

[Zbrod95]

Family wasn't everything to that bloke who committed to Oregon.

? Luli? Family is why he committed to Oregon.

 

[Canes2082]

lets see how this plays out but I wouldn’t be surprised if he commits here because Sala’vea is family to him. Remember, family is everything to Samoans plus He’s from Hawaii. Tennessee is definitely different while there’s similarities to Miami.

Joe is the key here… even though he wouldn’t be coaching him directly he is there for him. Also just look at this… these are recruits he’s either been primary or secondary on

 

[RealRussellPumps]

? Luli? Family is why he committed to Oregon.

I thought it was the opposite. Wasn’t his family super into Miami and even were tweeting they’ll always be Canes at heart or something to that effect? Thought I remembered seeing that.

 

[aleahy]

I thought it was the opposite. Wasn’t his family super into Miami and even were tweeting they’ll always be Canes at heart or something to that effect? Thought I remembered seeing that.

The family definitely wanted him to play for Mario and Mirabal. To me, it seemed the kid just got cold feet about going so far from home at the last minute. He should do well at Oregon.

 

[Katzenboyer]

LOL Tennessee fans thinking they're the favorites cause this guy apparently likes lakes more than the ocean

 

[IndayArtHauz]

LOL Tennessee fans thinking they're the favorites cause this guy apparently likes lakes more than the ocean

There are a lot of lakes up here tho

 

[supacane]

LOL Tennessee fans thinking they're the favorites cause this guy apparently likes lakes more than the ocean

Do we need a voluntears?

 

[BeastMode]

Wiltfong….



“The nation’s No. 1 offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa took his official alongside five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava. This was their second time hitting Knoxville together. Tennessee continues to do a good job with him and his family. Mauigoa has now locked in a decision date for July 4. I think Tennessee is positioned well, but the same goes for Miami.”

I’m being told Miami is 3rd and it’s a USC vs Tenn battle. Will be interesting to see how it shakes out. Tenn seems to be the constant though in each scenario.

 

[bdcane4eva]

if development truly matters to him - he'll be here
any other reason matters to him - he won't
that simple

 

[OldhamA]

? Luli? Family is why he committed to Oregon.

I thought it was Iuli?

Either way, his family loved Miami... he went against their wishes.

 

[Cribby]

UT’s has a great deal, Tuaesque. If its not Miami I’d say them. I know nothing about USC’s offer.

 

[dirtyred786]

Elarbee hasn’t put anybody in the NFL

They better make that NIL money stretch as long as they can. Might not be any more big pay days if he goes to the Vols.

 

[dirtyred786]

UT’s has a great deal, Tuaesque. If its not Miami I’d say them. I know nothing about USC’s offer.

So the whole family is moving to Tennessee, lol

 

[Cribby]

So the whole family is moving to Tennessee, lol

Maybe……maybe not

 

[Zbrod95]

I thought it was Iuli?

Either way, his family loved Miami... he went against their wishes.

To be closer to home. They were obviously ok but that distance from family made the difference.