Samoa and American Football
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ก.พ. 2012
- There's a small community that produces more players for the NFL than anyplace else in America. It isn't in Texas, or Florida or Oklahoma. In fact, it's as far from the foundations of football as you can get.
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Served in the military with quite a few Samoans. Hard working and disciplined. They made outstanding troops. These are great people!
Wish they mentioned the amount of kids joining the military after high school in Samoa. Its a big number that should get some recognition.
+mcsuchnsuch I think that this there is a lack of opportunity in American Samoa and since many high school graduates cannot afford to go to college. The military is the next best thing.
KalenaKapiolani Alohaaina yess your right
Military is nothing to do with Samoa. Irrelevant and not worth mentioning
michael spencer se ufa!! It is. In 2014 the small island of American Samoa yielded the highest rate of military enlistment of ANY U.S. state or territory. The recruiting station in Pago was ranked 1 out of 885 army recruiting stations. That to me is more astonishing than the number of pro football players that came out of there.
My grandpa told me that the recruiters out there are 10x more scummy they took advantage of how little they know abt the army and they would just enlist everyone into infantry
I have so much love for the samoan heritage, beautiful people they are!!!
Ha ha! Thanx :)
Thnxs
They just need to work out and eat protein and their suprior genetics will shine.
Samoan and other Polynesians are naturally gifted in a lot of contact sports. Genetics play a big role too
Being proud of who you are, were you come fromand the people you do it for; that's motivation right there. Shout out to all of my Polynesian people, no matter what your going through and how tough the situation may be, keep the fight going because God and Family will always be right by your side. 🙏💪🏆🏈 #nevergiveup.
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This video is totally accurate. Our people are naturally athletic due to the way of life in the islands - discipline and respect go hand in hand with faith and heart which is the poly way. Although we have our differences (I'm tongan) whenever we play on the field - big, small, barefoot or not - heart goes a long way which evidently shows not just in NFL but Rugby and rugby league (another contact sport without the protective gear). Here in New Zealand/Australia - this major sport is literally filled with polynesians: tongan, samoan, cookie, fijian etc…
Now lets try hit the books guys! Hope you know what I mean. Respect to all and shout outs to all the tongans, peace
Didn't the New Zealand Rugby team have a policy of not selecting "too many" Polynesian players for the official Rugby team.
turnbacktime yes because it would be fair to have the best Samoan players on one team
@Mandy M What are you on???
I wish the NFL would invest in the island. The NFL generates Billions in revenue and thats just in licensed sales of merchandise
+cj small And get these kids some decent equipment to play with.
Nunya Bizness Exactly.
cj small thats why we not spoiled and greedy, we grind to what we need in life and support our families. love to be samoan cheeeeehoooo
@Johnny Mat Samoa has way more people in America then tongans!! So numbers r kinda unfair
I will one day
nothing worse than islanders arguing with other islanders about who is more islander....
Well said! Actually, nothing worse than ANY human arguing with another human over who is better because of where they were born, what race they are, what gender, religion or class they belong to. This form of "tribalism" is at the root of most wars and evils in the world. It shouldn't matter where we came from since none of us had any choice in the matter. What's wrong with just having pride in being Human?! Then do your best to take care of your fellow humans and the planet we call home.
How does it make ME a better person because someone in my "tribe" did a great thing last week or 2 thousand years ago? Good for them and perhaps we can all be inspired by their actions. But that has no more to do with me than someone from my "tribe" who did something horrible. Come on my fellow brothers and sisters. Let's stop creating all these artificial divisions. We're all in this together...
Ignorance uce..
mataio viliamu lol the funniest. if you poly you poly we all have the same mentality
Only if we used all that energy slaying our enemies
Oh dear
Absolutely amazing story. Much love and respect to the Samoan people. ✊👏
Samoans are a beautiful gift to the world. I have been happily married to a Samoan man for sixteen years. The love and respect and humble heart is truly magnificent
They are a prideful people that in general work hard. The small group of approx. 65,000 resident of American Samoa to have so many in the NFL is the story, not the individual. Yes there may be lazy Samoans but there are lazy representatives from every race. This small group of people detached from the mainland maintain their culture pride and heritage while fulfilling expectations of greedy selfish money worshipping men. The gentle giant of America Samoa are something to be emulated. the respect honor and commitment to each other family and God is worthy of the story told and I for one appreciate the message.
their culture and heritage runs deep in their veins. that's why they're so big and athletic
Not atheltic just big atheltic people are black people
@@Shel230 black ppl not athletic
@@alelokaoseumu yes they are Samoans ate just fat lol dude said athletic
@@Shel230 athletic pple black!? U most of black pple are short and athleticism is about training, nobody born athletic, im african by the way
I love samoan people. I am palagi new Zealander, but love my polynesian brothers and sisters.
Samoas 'war dance' before a game isn't called a haka (That's Maori), Samoa does a Siva Tau.
Or if you want to be technical Samoans don’t do ‘war dances’
@@chiefcuningcoyote4906 you dumb ignorant my guy,do better,or stfu..Samoans do have their own war dances..besides the Siva Tau..their Ailao dance is movements of their warrior days,which the Samoan fire knife dance derived from,becuz of how the Samoan warriors used to showcase their battle skills with their weapon..you dummy 🙄
@@chiefcuningcoyote4906 such stupid comment everytime I see this 🙄🤦🏻♀️
@@chiefcuningcoyote4906 wrong
Thanks Troy for a good 12 years, I rooted for Pittsburgh Steelers as a youngster growing up on Oahu. I now only have respectable admiration for the true Samoan Warrior you were for them, at the highest level of football competition.
This big samoan dudes are tough! my team and i played 4 different samoan schools and to tell you the truth they hit hard and they are strong, my team and my school is mostly made up of Mexican and African American players and we keeped up to them!! there were some awesome battles!!!
AZTEC WARRIORS NEVER BOW DOWN. HELL YEAH 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽
American Samoa = American football
Samoa = Rugby
What I remember: Community, humility, sacrifice, hard work and perseverance, simplicity, solidarity and love. That's why the Samoan players succeed and are respected. How to not cry at the end of this story... Much respect!
Bro this where all the hidden talented athletes for the nfl are at!!They are meant for the game! These guys will put you to sleep with one tackle! And they’re also disciplined
Wish they could do this for all of Polynesia! I mean I know it's America Samoa but just imagine..Hawaii vs Raro Tonga or better yet, Samoa vs Tonga!
That'll be battle of the beasts!!
We get that in rugby lol
Cant forgrt thr maoris boii
Right whoever wants to pay the airline bill.
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I'll admit it.....I teared up like a little bitch at the end.
shit was rollin down my cheeks
not gonna lie I got kina teary eyed
them people are not poor they are rich at HEART.....leave them people and their land alone...they live off their land which is beautiful I think all cultures should try to do that
Thank you
Growing up my favorite Samoan player was jesse sapolu he was great 49er center growing up as a Samoan living in San Francisco I took lots of pride knowing we had a Samoan snapping the ball protecting 2 of greatest qb of my childhood, sapolu had 4 sb rings that has to be record for most sb rings by any Samoan. God I miss those 49ers teams
Pandabearmadness I agree Sapolu could play every position on the line.
Samoa gotta keep it Samoa not American... Remember Polynesia is Polynesia not America.
We all wish that eastern Samoa, (American Samoa) was returned to the original western Samoa, but colignisers did what they had to do, and we wouldn't argue about that, because they kept us safe from others,
Well, I suppose you could learn to speak Chinese.
@@sweynforkbeard8857 nah fuck china
Ofcourse keep island of Samoa Samoan..but you gotta remember,there is alot of Samoans from America..
@@nztea3777 return? You realize Upolu doesn't own Tutuila or Manu'a, yes?
Troy Polamalu's voice and demeanor reminds me of Randy Couture
I was not prepared for all these feels
Thanks for the upload, uce.
I was able to show my dad this because of you.
God Bless.
I played football in california with more than a few Samoans,They hit hard as a bitch!
American Football: Not just America's game anymore. Love it.
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I really want to live on a Polynesian island and start a family it's judge a beautiful place to be and to be around amazing people
The only thing I didn't like is when the interviewer said "a lot of these kids wouldn't go to college if it wasn't for football" what the hell did he mean by that. I'm sure Samoans have a lot to offer besides football. I'm sure there are Samoans that left the island on a scholarship based on there intelligence.
Samoa schools are crap. In the states a lot go to college BUT off the island almost none. Unless they play football.
Yes Samoa offers alot of other opportunites to leave the island. I know I am one of them. Dwhoever siad that Smaoas schools are crap obviously has never been to Samoa.
He wasn’t knocking their intelligence, dude. Universities in the U.S. are extremely expensive, and the islands are devastatingly poor. He’s simply saying that without the full
Scholarship Football provides these kids, there’s no way a majority of them would see the inside of a college classroom. Not because they lack intelligence, simply because they can’t afford it.
Lol no worries i thought so too because he paused then said for the scholarship (to pay for school)
Ey my grandad was from samoa
He was 6'4 and played Good football
My mom is Black
And my dad is half black
And im 6'4 at 15
217 lbs
Ill be 6'6 when i stop growing
I read that after this aired, a Toronto businessman worked to collect donations to send new equipment to American Samoa.
Aww..that is soo sweet,that's awesome for his donation
Damn. Is kind of the like Puerto Rico. Territory of the US, put the military in it, fuiling stations yet still below poverty lvl.
The islander are handsome that is for sure.
they maintain an integrity and determination of becoming the biggest, they '(stay adapted torwards)". just as we all do for something we like, love, admire or so,( and start getting better) at it right, but i like that they're focusing on their past ancestors culture from the beginning of age and still doing it without new or much of equipment, but from themselves naturally and leads...
Interesting coverage I didn't know they had such a high NFL success rate
samoans are really nice ppl too they are huge if you know a few you will see how loyal and nice they are
makes me sad that they're not playing rugby but football is better money.
I really wanna visit Samoa.
Its not sad
God Bless American Samoa I love you my people of Samoa mo Samoa
The last story was the best I hope you get something NFL. Strong culture and strong family strong faith
Yep, worked in a Sony Warehouse in Carson, California in 1986-88. Workers were SA'mo'an. Couple guys played in NFL. Huge dudes. They were lazy, entitled and crazy. It was a union shop and one day they vandalized my car. Steer clear of Samoans. Insane.
Dee Donner Ramone bro that's cause you met them Carson Samoans they wild and gangsta haha
id like to see a full length documentary on this subject. i wish i had the means, i'd make it myself.
no one can really beat Samoan in football.
Samoans have the thickest densest bones of any population group in the world.
Nah not just Samoans tongan and more islands like I'm from kiribati and I'm 12 and I'm 5'11 and weigh 104 kilos
Respect to the Samoan people, from an Aussie/American
"And Big is beautiful"
american samoa-NFL breeding ground
western samoa-rugby breeding ground. Its no suprise in talent in both contact sports
The oblong shaped ball sports were made for Polynesians!
@Gabriel Maiava you are obviously very misinformed or uneducated lol.. I'm a very proud Samoan, but also am a very proud New Zealander. Get a clue man! We're all one! There are many successful Maori's as well as every other pacific nation, we should be congratulating not hating -__-
I came here for Tua Tagovailoa
Thanks a bunch for this. :D
Love this video.. #Samoa
where can i find this video in better quality???
Excellent quality is on ScreenVariety . I think you can connect your tv to pc via hdmi and enjoy HD quality on your Tv also. It's only $$30/yearly
Doesn't matter what Island you from, Samoa, Hawaii, Tonga, etc. we are all one people. #Poly Power.
if u guys r here in Samoa would be tall , strong , and fearless, and brave
I am visiting A.S. in January, I can not wait!!!
They're just having fun 🤗
this inspires me.
Would you be suggesting around the areas of Vietnam ,cambodia ,Laos, that area.
My favourite Polynesian football player is Paul Soliai
I Love all my Poly people!Hawaiins,TongansTahitian's,Fiji'n & of course Samoan!
thanks for posting
funny when he says google helped out a lot
+Pandabearmadness yea i did notice that there when he said google help him lot out there
Awesome................
No Locker room
No field
How are you turning out NFL players?
We give them Taro
Samoan and Proud🇦🇸
it turns out it's not the size it's the heart. you damn right lol you can have skills but to have skills and be humble at the same time is a machine ready for any obstacle Manu Matalasi O Samoa cheeeehhoooo
I cry every time
I love samoan people.
Junior Seau: 'You Can't Coach Courage'
Great Story!
Imagine if they were given proper training equipment and facilities
Methinks they will accept the new gear, lockers and stuff but they will keep the tough lava rock training grounds still...
You'd think that some of their many NFL players would make some donations to the high school and youth programs.
They bring them up as men. You either work hard or don't make it. No excuses. No coddling. That's why they are successful. Money has nothing to do with it
The haka is not Samoan. But overall that's pretty much America Samoa and Samoa for you so much talent there.
How are they bellow the poverty line? They definitely do not look like a third world country. They are living off there land, they probably all own there land. They Have the freedom to go find a job or
they can just go to the plantation and make a living of that. Obviously they eat well and all have good clothes. Dont know about yous but i rather live in a place like this and have all the freedom. Then live in a western countries where you either work a 8 to 12 hours shift just to keep your house and abit of food on table. And if you cant work you either become broke or homeless.
Well thats true....i rather live in the islands then living like a palagi😂😂
Vato Loko yeah unlike Hawaiians they are pretty blessed, I wish us hawaiians had our land and still weren’t an endangered race
Samoa is a 3rd world country dumb ass u don’t kno wat u talkin bout
Nice vid!!
we Samoans known for top Dawg in the field but we also stay humble and take care of the Family.......
YES at 6:12...Hamumu Paneinei? Not sure if I got it right...but that kid is a BEAST!! God save anyone that he tackles.
FMBHS class of 2001...we would color our helmets with fresh paint the night before a game and see how much helemet paint transfer we could get...sometimes (and this was bad but fun) hits would mean more then points and my high school never won a champlionship my 4 years so hits meant that much more to us lol... high school discipline is old school rules not showing respect is being disrespectful that means brace yourself...so blunt force trauma is in our culture 😆
Crazy how Samoan people are so big, I have a Samoan friend that is almost the same height as me and in the same grade, He's 6'3-6'4 around 210lbs I'm 6'4-6'6 265lbs , we're both Sophomores that play Varsity Ball at our high school.
The only difference is that he plays out side line backer and I play Defensive nose and Left guard, they also put me as a running back when we need to a 1st down or a touchdown.
Lie
Bob Jones Lie? Okay keep telling yourself that.
+Gabe Newell The Protector wish i had the height like you guys, im white & 5'6 165 lbs i bet youd kill me .-.
kevin schwartz Nothing to about Height honestly, if you gain more weight I would say around 205-220 you can potentially demolish anybody. Look at polamalu super small dude compared to most, but one of the heaviest hitters in the NFL probably. I usually never underestimate my opponent unless they're like 4'11 98lbs.
When I was a Freshman I got trucked by a dude your height probably weighed around 230 though, and lord was he one of the hardest hitting dudes I faced.
(Note: I was starting Varsity when I was a freshman, point still stands though.)
Gabe Newell The Protector 😂💩
Our people play with "heart" and become ferocious like a lion. But we eat like there's no tomorrow when we get the chance lol.
Naturally gifted we are ;)
us samoans rip it up in any contact sport. yet we have one of the smallest populations in the world.
beasts
So do Tongans Maoris and Fijians. Polynesians blessed with genetics
UNCLEBILLYTEE why dafuq did u put the Maori on that list ??? O_o iM pretty sure thats a mistake huh? Lol
Mistake lol tell me how it is brother??
When it comes to physical strength and overall Physicality. Samoans, Tongans and Fijians are on a whole different level. Especially the ones from the islands and the U.S. mainly Hawaii. And Maoris don't exactly fit that bill, even tho their Polynesians as well... js
I remember seeing this before. You do find many in the military.
They were talking bad about their culture but when Tua Tagovailoa won the championship game for Alabama they shutted up 😂😂
Troy P. Sounding like a young Michael Jackson lol
nike, adidas, under armour, reebok etc should be pouring money into these programs.
6:12 Yeah, That's Nice, Lean, Solid, Fit And Trim Hamo Brother Rite There.
Missin my homeland breh
right there, beautiful story samoa mo samoa we taking over world chooohoo.
Not always true, it's true we get alot of big boys, but height is 50/50. We have tall boys but we have just as much short, but height doesn't affect strength.
They making the nfl and they don't even have weight rooms in their highschool. How the hell u do that? Playing football without lifting weights is suicide and these guys are just naturally strong and tough
The chores on the island are our weight lifting😭. We do a ton of chores every morning before our day starts. And even more when school is over. We look forward to school bc it’s a break😅😂
Nah most of them just go and play lineman it's not like black people they make up 80 percent of the nfl
@@Shel230 troy polamalu junior seau two of the best ever at there poitions. Bro samoans have a small population thats why not more of them playing professional sports. THey making the nfl without a proper weight room. Give me a break
@@Shel230 look at rugby they are killing it
@@Shel230 these guys dont have the popluation or resource s or they would dominate
I'm a samoan who else
turn into Lion thats chasing a deer to eeeeaaaattt lmao
u know wat I mean lol
lmao
deers are weaker than gazelles I think he ment make it your bitch
A little similar, both are of Polynesian ethnicities but speak different Polynesian dialects and have different customs
The biggest hearts!
GOD BLESS SAMOA!!!
Its not a surprise...these ppl are born to play not only football but most contact sports like rugby... Majority of ALL BLACKS are from Samoan and other Poly islanders -- Tonga, Fiji.. Its natural; it runs in their blood...I'm sure if Tonga has the same high school football program in the island it would be the same or even more player than American Samoa. Likewise neighboring island Samoa or independent Samoa... It goes way back from their descendant lineage and their way of life.
SOLE, SUCH HOSTILITY!!!!!!!!!!!