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Texas A&M adds former Utah OL Kolinu’u Faaiu via transfer portal
By Ryan Brauninger
April 20, 2024
The Aggies have made a splash in the spring transfer portal today as former Utah offensive lineman Kolinu’u Faaiu (Koli, for short) has announced his intentions to continue his college football journey at Texas A&M.
His pledge is the second addition of this most recent portal window, joining Joshua Celiscar.
While playing for the Utes, Faaiu played in 16 games over the last two seasons, taking a redshirt in 2021, his first year on campus.
The 6-foot-3, 320-pounder started 11 games in 2023, with the final eight of those appearances being at center, which is where he figures to factor in for the Aggies. As far as that position, Faaiu was the most highly coveted target available in the current market.
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10:41a, 4/20/24
Elko is making OL a strength from it being a turnstile with the influx of veteran talent and hopefully much better coaching.
10:42a, 4/20/24
Somebody must have photoshopped some legs where his arms ought to have been! Or not.
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10:59a, 4/20/24
By my memory, we have to have a very deep rotation with mostly juniors and a señor. How does this line compare to Ga's, Ala, LSU, and t.u.?
11:03a, 4/20/24
In reply to The Asset 07
As much as we absolutely all love Foster, his actions demonstrate his priorities are with shot put, otherwise he'd be with the football team each spring.
I bet there aren't a lot of championship teams with part-time starting centers. It's the next most important position after QB.
So I hope Koli comes in and picks up the offense fast. I imagine he's serious about launching from here to the NFL. Hope whatever happens works out well for the team's success!
The Asset 07 said:
Wonder how much this shows what type of faith they have in Foster and Nabou
As much as we absolutely all love Foster, his actions demonstrate his priorities are with shot put, otherwise he'd be with the football team each spring.
I bet there aren't a lot of championship teams with part-time starting centers. It's the next most important position after QB.
So I hope Koli comes in and picks up the offense fast. I imagine he's serious about launching from here to the NFL. Hope whatever happens works out well for the team's success!
11:18a, 4/20/24
At the start of spring practice Elko was asked about Foster. He quickly and without adding anything said "He's track". That said it all to me. This is a great pick up for the Aggies.
1:23p, 4/20/24
In reply to The Asset 07
I think taking this transfer tells you everything you need to know about the staff's confidence in the depth at that position. Hell, watching one quarter of just about any game would tell you the same thing.The Asset 07 said:
Wonder how much this shows what type of faith they have in Foster and Nabou
2:36p, 4/20/24
In reply to CoachLB
I missed that. It appears that Foster is going to have to compete for the position in the fall.
CoachLB said:
At the start of spring practice Elko was asked about Foster. He quickly and without adding anything said "He's track". That said it all to me. This is a great pick up for the Aggies.
I missed that. It appears that Foster is going to have to compete for the position in the fall.
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5:19p, 4/20/24
Foster has tons of talent, but his snapping, I think, has caused more issues than anything else
When in doubt, stack up more talent than you can actually field
When in doubt, stack up more talent than you can actually field
9:57p, 4/20/24
In reply to Ag_0112358132134
Foster needs to be playing guard. It's his natural position and he's probably the best guard on the team, which of course is why we had him playing center.
Ag_0112358132134 said:
Hopefully will allow us to move on from failed Bryce Foster experiment.
Foster needs to be playing guard. It's his natural position and he's probably the best guard on the team, which of course is why we had him playing center.
9:52a, 4/21/24
In reply to 4
Lol, so true.
4 said:Ag_0112358132134 said:
Hopefully will allow us to move on from failed Bryce Foster experiment.
Foster needs to be playing guard. It's his natural position and he's probably the best guard on the team, which of course is why we had him playing center.
Lol, so true.
11:11a, 4/21/24
In reply to 4
This. He's been played out of position since arriving on campus.4 said:Ag_0112358132134 said:
Hopefully will allow us to move on from failed Bryce Foster experiment.
Foster needs to be playing guard. It's his natural position and he's probably the best guard on the team, which of course is why we had him playing center.
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1:58p, 4/21/24
In reply to CoachLB
I can't remember which interview, but someone asked the players about Bryce before the Spring Game. They did well to avoid a direct answer and simply said they enjoyed having him around when he's present.
CoachLB said:
At the start of spring practice Elko was asked about Foster. He quickly and without adding anything said "He's track". That said it all to me. This is a great pick up for the Aggies.
I can't remember which interview, but someone asked the players about Bryce before the Spring Game. They did well to avoid a direct answer and simply said they enjoyed having him around when he's present.
4:23p, 4/21/24
Why go all the way to the South Pacific when the same talent can be pulled from SLC? Heck it's already a hub for most major airlines.
10:05a, 4/22/24
In reply to The Asset 07
Maybe Nabou is doing well but they have no faith in Foster, so they are bringing in depth
The Asset 07 said:
Wonder how much this shows what type of faith they have in Foster and Nabou
Maybe Nabou is doing well but they have no faith in Foster, so they are bringing in depth