Posted at 9:37 a.m., Monday, October 30, 2006
UH shifts offensive lineman to help fill defensive void
By Stephen Tsai
Advertiser Staff Writer
"I'm just filling in," said Letuli, a 6-foot-4, 285-pound second-year freshman.
Jeff Reinebold, who coaches the defensive line, said the move was intended to allow Letuli to play this week if he can learn the position.
Ikaika Alama-Francis, the right defensive end starter, did not play against Idaho Saturday because of a strained lumbar. His status for this week is not certain.
Backup defensive ends Keala Watson (torn meniscus in right knee), Amani Purcell (hyperextended right knee) and Renolds Fruean (sprained right ankle) suffered injuries against Idaho.
Those three will not play in Saturday's road game against Utah State.
Reach Stephen Tsai at stsai@honoluluadvertiser.com.
