2007 Army vs. Navy

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<p>Being a top assistant is mix of working, waiting for Navy’s Niumatalolo (Baltimore Sun)</p>

<p>[First</a> aide station – baltimoresun.com](<a href=“http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/college/football/bal-sp.navyfoot30nov30,0,4640795.story?page=1]First”>http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/college/football/bal-sp.navyfoot30nov30,0,4640795.story?page=1)</p>

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In 1989, Ken Niumatalolo’s college football career, a frustrating four-year ride at Hawaii, was coming to a close.</p>

<p>It had not been the stuff that fairy tales and highlight reels are often made from. A third-string quarterback for much of his tenure, Niumatalolo was ready to move on. Already married with a newborn daughter, he was dreaming of a career in broadcasting as a sports anchor. He figured he’d spend the rest of his days in his native Hawaii and let football fade into memory.</p>

<p>Paul Johnson, then Hawaii’s offensive coordinator, had a different idea. He asked Niumatalolo to come see him in his office…

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