High school football stars continue to announce their university decisions in hilarious ways, but the #2 player in the state of Hawaii gets to take home the top prize for Most Creative Announcement Video.
Four-star running back Anelu Lafaele from Hawaii made his college decision Tuesday, electing to play for the Wisconsin Badgers in 2024.
The Wisconsin Badgers logo on December 27, 2022 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. (Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Lafaele was in Wisconsin, arizona stateWashington and Hawaii, and used the area around his home to eliminate the other three finalists.
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Lafaele made his official visit to Wisconsin on June 2 and gave his verbal commitment while on campus, according to 247 Sports.
«Since my first visit there, I felt at home,» Lafaele told Badger247. «I see myself playing there. I have good relationships there. It’s pretty impressive.»
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Wisconsin Badgers players hold up their helmet for the start of the Guaranteed Bowl against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on December 27, 2022 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. (Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Wisconsin is entering its first full season under head coach Luke Fickell, who arrives in Madison after six seasons in Cincinnati.
Fickell led the Bearcats to the College Football Playoff in 2022, becoming the first school in the Group of Five to reach the four-team playoff.
«I think he’s done all the right things,» Wisconsin legend Barry Alvarez told The Athletic. «I was impressed with his staff. I was impressed with how aggressive they’ve been in recruiting and they’ve touched the trade portal. You had some holes at quarterback, so you got a number of new quarterbacks.» They went out and filled the list with the needs they had.»
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell during the Guaranteed Rate Bowl game on December 27, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona. (Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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The Badgers enter the 2023 college football season after a disappointing campaign, finishing the year with a 7-6 record.
Head coach Paul Chryst was fired in October after a 2-3 start to the 2022 season.