Monday, December 17, 2001
[ NFL ISLANDERS ]
Former University of Hawaii standout Jeff Ulbrich of the San Francisco 49ers missed yesterday's 21-0 victory over the Miami Dolphins because of an ankle injury. 49ers’ Ulbrich out
with ankle injuryIt's not known if the starting linebacker will return for next Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Jason Elam, Broncos: The place-kicker (University of Hawaii) made field goals of 34, 36 and 45 yards, but he missed an attempt of 45 yards in Denver's 26-23 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He also kicked two extra points.
Olin Kreutz, Bears: The starting center (St. Louis School/University of Washington) and his teammates on the offensive line kept Chicago's running game in high gear yesterday, bulldozing holes for Anthony Thomas (173 yards on 31 carries) in a 27-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Kynan Forney, Falcons: The starting guard (Hawaii) and his linemates allowed six sacks on quarterback Chris Chandler in a 41-27 loss to Indianapolis.
Dominic Raiola, Lions: The backup center (St. Louis School/University of Nebraska) was on the field, helping to pave the way for Cory Schlesinger's winning touchdown as Detroit avoided a winless season by beating the Minnesota Vikings 27-24.
Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala, Steelers: The running back (St. Louis School/University of Utah) got his second straight start for the injured Jerome Bettis, and he rushed for 15 yards on nine carries and caught a pass for no yards in Pittsburgh's 26-21 win over Baltimore.
Kimo von Oelhoffen, Steelers: The starting defensive end (Molokai High School/Boise State) made one tackle in Pittsburgh's win.
One player with Hawaii ties, tight end Itula Mili (Kahuku High School/Brigham Young) of the Seattle Seahawks, was used sparingly yesterday, while three players -- defensive linemen Mario Fatafehi (Farrington High School/Kansas State) of the Arizona Cardinals and Ma'a Tanuvasa (Mililani High School/University of Hawaii) of the San Diego Chargers and offensive tackle Adrian Klemm (Hawaii) of the New England Patriots -- are on injured reserve.
Tonight, starting guard Chris Naeole (Kahuku High School/University of Colorado) of the New Orleans Saints plays against backup offensive lineman Kaulana Noa (Honokaa High School/University of Hawaii) of the St. Louis Rams.
Nick Abramo, Star-Bulletin
