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TALALEMOTU DEDICATES HISTORIC WIN FOR SAIPAN

Saipan’s former Kagman High student Savali Talalemotu played a big factor in Portland State’s win over Washington State in college football over the weekend. Talaemotu dedicated the victory to Saipan in win his during an interview with KATU Sports.

By Michael Cruz

The first weekend of college football always has upsets when an FCS school beats a FBS school. One of the biggest upsets was Portland State beating Washington State 24-17 this past Saturday. Former Kagman High student Savali Talalemotu started for the Vikings and recorded five tackles.

The Vikings, according to FPI, only had a 2.4% chance of winning the game and were 0-14 against PAC 12 teams. Down 10-0 at halftime, the Vikings scored 24 points in the second half. Talalemotu forced a fumble in the first quarter and was mentioned being from Saipan in this ESPN highlight.

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=13589231&ex_cid=espnapi_internal

Interview Quote from KATU Sports

“I just want to say to all the people back home and all my family that I’m doing this for them. I wish I could be home to help everyone but I can’t. I will be thinking of you all on Sept. 5 when we play against Washington State. I’m going to play for you all so just watch,” the 22-year-old player said.

See Bob Coldeen’s Saipan report on www.saipantv.com

 

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