Say the words “Polynesian” and “wave,” and your average Virginia fan probably conjures up images of towering Pacific Ocean breakers headed towards the beaches of Hawaii. Soon, however, those words might have a different connotation. There’s a chance of a Polynesian wave coming to Mr. Jefferson’s country, and it could have a significant impact on the fortunes of the UVA football program.
The burgeoning trend of Polynesian players heading to Charlottesville began quietly last year. Virginia hosted Hawaii running back Wayne Taulapapa on the last weekend of the 2016 recruiting cycle. Taualapapa signed with UVA the following week.