
Vince Manuwai’s legacy: a fierce, physical Hawaii OL standard-setter
Vince Manuwai was a program-defining Hawaii offensive lineman known for rare physicality, finishing attitude, and the kind of nastiness that made him a tone-setter up front; UH has honored him as one of its legends, and contemporaries remember him as big, kind, and relentless. He’s a fit for a team that values edge, toughness, and leadership in the trenches—but he is not a current player, as he passed away in 2018.