Hand Size 8-7/8". Dating & Relationship status She is currently single. During week five against the Chargers, Fuamatu-Ma'afala ran the ball six times for 30 yards. Coach Mac is calling me up about my daughter. something Fuamatu-Ma'afala was unaware of until yesterday. Fuamatu-Ma'afala ran seven times against the Jaguars for 51 yards and a touchdown, and is second on the team with 94 yards on 13 carries. He was diagnosed with leukemia last year, and received a bone marrow transplant from his sister, Leimomi Ma'afala. His other brothers and sisters are Punipuao Brown of Bellingham, Wash., Katarina Leru, Albert Ma'afala, Benson Ma'afala, Naomi Maiava, Roy Ma'afala and Tanya Fuamatu. He was selected as MVP honors, and helped lead his team to its ninth consecutive state championship. Thank you! inHonolulu,HI, College: Chris would be also happy with a Luau everyday. He wears the traditional Lava Lava dress all the time in Utah. "You can climb mountains and trees and go to the beach. Chris Fuamatu-Maafalas Net Worth: $1-5 Million. Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala, who is as big as a bus, took over when Bettis was injured in the stretch run last season and rushed for 418 of his 453 yards in the final six games, when he had 110. Himself - Jacksonville Jaguars Running Back/ (3 episodes, 2001-2004). "Chris needs to become more disciplined in his everyday life. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? If you promise something you have an obligation to keep that promise.". 6-1, 221 lbs. It was definitely nerve wracking because it was a big decision, Fuamatu-Maafala said. It was just tough with injuriesa lot of things have to bounce your way. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Nowadays, he is working for the U.S. Army on their bases in Hawaii. 789 likes. 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"Chris has always tried to keep himself clean as far as drugs and alcohol. Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala pictures. Free shipping for many products! Chris is trying to eat a lot of salads now to keep his weight down. Now, not to get too far off topic, but not making the postseason since 2002 is unthinkable. During the week nine win over the Cleveland Browns, he carried the ball one time for -1 yard. Get NFL player stats, breaking news & analysis. Find out more. Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala's net worth Ok. Chris Fuamatu-Maafala was born in Honolulu on March 4, 1977.. On Popular Bio, He is one of the successful American Football Player. Conference TBD. Coincidentally, this game was his favorite as a Steeler too. Drafted: 1998 Rnd 6, Pick 178 by PIT. It was clear the best days of it were spent in the Steel City. and more from FamousFix.com. there, he specializes in coordinating all of their youth sports programs. Arm Length 33". If you like what you see on this site, we now have an ad-free option available for a donation of $25 per year, and you can enjoy the site entirely ad-free! Its our culture, its in our blood. Again, if I was to reach out to any one of my brothers, they would do whatever they could to help. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Samoan life in Hawaii is good according to Chris. Chris Fuamatu-Maafala is 1 of the famous people in our database with the age of 42 years old. Anyways, heading into this game, it looked like a cakewalk for Pittsburgh, considering Cleveland was a team they had just trounced 28-7 a week earlier. Back to home page Return to top. Check out the 10,000+ items in our e bay store! In the week six victory over the New York Jets, he had seven carries for 35 yard, and also recorded two touchdowns for 23 yards. to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. These days Fuamatu-Maafala is taking things slower, but is still involved in sports and giving back to his community in Hawaii. Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala is from Hawaii but his parents were from American Samoa some 2,300 miles from Oahu. During the Steelers AFC Wild Card 36-33 win against the Browns, Fuamatu-Ma'afala carried the ball twice for four yards, including the go-ahead touchdown with 53 seconds remaining, he also recorded two receptions for 20 yards. We are just competitive people, driven people and we bring so much pride when you turn on the T.V. See what I mean about that Samoan blood. He was voted Utah MVP by his teammates and averaged 122.8 yards per game which was the second most in school history for a career average of 95.5 yards per carry. Join our linker program. He appeared in all 16 games for Pittsburgh. Stitched player name/numbers and pittsburgh steelers team graphics. Absolute beast. Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala, seemingly the forgotten man in the Steelers' backfield, scored the team's only touchdown and set up Kris Brown's winning field goal with a 50-yard run in a 13-10. Press J to jump to the feed. I'm happy with a simple life.". Yes. I felt like if I was going to get injured, I better get paid for it, so I entered the Draft early. PITTSBURGH STEELERS (8-7) AT SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (1-14): Pittsburgh: OUT: C Dermontti Dawson (hamstring); S Lee Flowers (knee); RB Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala (foot). Copyright 2012-2020 Stories People All rights reserved. Despite former Utah running back Chris Fuamatu-Maafalas hard-nosed style of play that fans fondly remember, and enemies still wince at, it was head coach Ron McBrides kind, genuine spirit that sold Fuamatu-Maafala along with Taulia Lave, Donny Utu and Kautai Olevao on being Utes. Check out the latest pictures, photos and images of Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala. But if people push you about it, they aren't really your friends. During week seven against the Indianapolis Colts, Fuamatu-Ma'afala carried the ball two times for 25 yards. Chris Fuamatu-Maafala prefers not to tell the details of marital status & divorce. This will always be my second home. He turns his assignments in on time and has a 2.7 GPA. He also recorded two receptions for 15 yards. Chris weighed 185 pounds when in the 9th grade but then added a whopping 65-pounds in the next year. Ma'afala, who passed away Saturday afternoon, was 33. I love the Ploynesian people and have spent quite a bit of time enjoying the separate cultures of these delightful people. We knew he was a great guy and he recruited our parents and our parents so believed in Mac. In 1997, Fuamatu-Ma'afala had somewhat of a down season, due to being hampered most of the season by an injured left ankle, and a strained hamstring. He was also an honorable mention all-WAC running back, Utah's New Comer of the Year and Most Inspirational Offensive Player as he led the Utes in rushing at nearly 76 yards per game. Even coach Mac. In 2000, Fuamatu-Ma'afala played in seven games for the Steelers. avg.). When I went to Jacksonville it didnt feel the same. Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. My best moment was a game when we played Cleveland, he said, according toTeresa VarleyofSteelers.com. That's why I never. Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala girlfriend, wife list. During the week seven win over the Bengals, Fuamatu-Maafala recorded two receptions for one yard. The camaraderie, you just miss it when football is all said and done, Fuamatu-Maafala said. Brotherhood. In a week 10 victory over the Jaguars, Fuamatu-Ma'afala ran the ball one time for one yard. It was a great opportunity to give back to the kids and the army families on base. He is from United States. During a week three win over the Buffalo Bills, he carried the ball one time for a 22-yard touchdown, and two receptions for two yards. Chris shook his head, "I don't think anything when people say that I'm so fast being so big because I have so many friends that can do the same thing. A 6-foot, 252-pound battering ram of a running back,Chris Fuamatu Maafalawas the backup to iconJerome Bettis, forming a double-trouble earthquake and typhoon tandem at the position, although it was clear The Bus was the top dog. During the win over the Detroit Lions, he had his best game of the season, running the ball 26 times for 126 yards, and recorded two receptions for 53 yards. This item is an 8x10 Photograph of Pittsburgh Steeler Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala! This started with Myron Cope's calling of Chris "Foo" when he would go on the field.[16]. "I have never had a drink in high school or here at Utah," confided Chris. In the season opening loss to the New England Patriots, Fuamatu-Ma'afala recorded one reception for six yards. I was fortunate to be drafted by the Steelers in the 6th round.. Pronunciation: \fu-ah-MAH-tu ma-ah-FAH-lah\, PFR HOF Monitor: 2.10 (779th among RB, average HOF RB is 106.95). I made my wife a promise that whenever the Uteswhich is probably next yearnext time they get to the Rose Bowl, the big one, we are going to take a trip and represent the Utes.. He was selected in the sixth round (178th overall) of the 1998 NF In the week 14 win in Baltimore, Fuamatu-Maafala carried the ball nine times for 15 yards, and recorded one reception for zero yards. [5] In the game against the UTEP Miners, Fuamatu-Ma'afala carried the ball 28 times for a season high 236 yards, and three touchdowns, while recording two receptions for 23 yards. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. 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