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Marcus Mariota has a kindred Hawaiian/Samoan spirit in Bob Apisa

The godfather of the Hawaiian pipeline that brought us Marcus Mariota and his football wonders had a excellent New Year's Day.Bob Apisa, age 69, sat in front of a huge Television at property in Granada Hills on Thursday, surrounded by loved ones — even grandchildren —and watched in wonder as his college and his legacy had an unforgettable day.His school, Michigan State, won, beating Baylor in the Cotton Bowl.And when Mariota led his Oregon Ducks to a dazzling 59-20 victory more than Florida State in the Rose Bowl, it was the cherry on the hot fudge sundae. It was a additional fulfillment of Apisa's pioneering perform for Samoan and Hawaiian players in college football.Apisa, the Rose Bowl and Hawaiian players are joined at the hip. If Apisa makes it possible for himself a moment of credit for Mariota even getting right here, playing on the mainland, winning the Heisman Trophy and top his Ducks to the national championship game, it is justified.\I was so proud of him