2013 - Siale Fakailoatonga - TE

[byucougar1]

Siale Fakailoatonga was offered in June, 2011. The 6-4/215 TE doesn't want to commit to a school yet, but is still very interested in BYU. Any word on his rationale for not committing at present - waiting for better offers?

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[byucougar1]

According to Twitter feed from Brandon Gurney:

Utes win first in-state recruiting battle...committed Fakailoatonga (6-4/220 lb TE) from Cottonwood.

Not sure if his decision was based on the log jam at TE position and he sought more playing time, if the Y atmosphere wasn't to his liking or if the new Poly coach from USU had a major impact.

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[SpiffCoug]

BYU is over. We can't compete against Utah. We should cancel the football program.

[byucougar1]

I believe that academic qualifications were a stumbling block coupled with the influence of a cousin who is on the team. Hard to compete with that scenario.

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[SpiffCoug]

Doesn't matter. It's proof that BYU can't compete with Utah when going head-to-head for recruits.

[byucougar1]

One lost recruit does not make a season. Again, we are talking about fit with the institution. Appears to me that your comment (if not a TIC) is a bit presumptuous - still too early in the season to make a final judgment.

[SpiffCoug]

My comments are TIC.

Remember last year when Utah signed Chase Hansen (in large part because he wanted to play QB and BYU had just gotten a commitment from Tanner Mangum - a more highly rated prospect) the local media proclaimed it a HUGE win for Utah and that it signaled the end of BYU's reign as the top dog in recruiting.

[byucougar1]

Talo Steves now reporting that Siale Fakailoatonga, who earlier committed to Utah, is now reconsidering and open to other options (possibly BYU).

[scott715]

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He is coming to Junior day.he felt pressured to committ to Utah. Is praying about the choice. That is the best sign. Rated the #30 TE.

[byucougar1]

Like the fact that he is feeling the love from coach Lance Reynolds who never stopped recruiting him, as well as appreciating what the Y offers. My concern is that he states repeatedly that he doesn't want to disappoint any of the schools when he makes his final decision - someone is always going to be hurt. Also attending Y Jr. Day camp with teammate WR Inoke Lotuele who had recently committed to UCLA - maybe he will play well enough to get an offer and reconsider as well.

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