HONOLULU – University of Hawai'i football head coach Greg McMackin announced former Warrior quarterback Inoke Funaki will serve as a graduate assistant during the 2010 season.

 

 “Inoke is a perfect example of an outstanding student-athlete,” McMackin said. “He was a great player in our program and consistently earned a 4.0 grade point average. He is currently pursuing his master's degree and I'm really excited the he's joining our staff as a graduate assistant. He is a great example to our players both academically and athletically.”

 

Funaki, who recently completed his eligibility and earned his bachelor's degree, is one of 30 student-athletes selected to attend the NCAA Football Coaches Academy in Orlando, Fla., this weekend.

 

As a four-year letterman from 2006-09, the Kahuku High School graduate was a backup during his first two seasons before earning the starting nod in six games during the 2008 season. That year, he passed for 1,184 yards and seven touchdowns while completing 57.8 percent of his passes. He was also the team's third-leading rusher with 215 yards and one score. On Oct. 4, he led the Warriors to the school's first-ever road win over a ranked squad in a 32-29 overtime win at No. 21 Fresno State.

 

As a senior, Funaki switched to running back and was a key member of the special teams unit.

 

During his illustrious high school career at Kahuku, Funaki led the Red Raiders to consecutive Division I state championships in 2001 and '02. He was selected as the state Offensive Player of the Year and first team all-state as a senior after passing for 2,446 yards and 29 touchdowns, and rushing for 540 yards and eight scores.