It was a great opportunity to give back to the kids and the army families on base. He rushed for only 814 yard on 154 carries and four touchdowns, which was good enough for second best on the team, behind Juan Johnson,[11] and 12th in the WAC. 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' dad died of a heart attack when he was in the second grade. In the season finale against the Browns, he recorded 17 carries for 98 yards and one touchdown. I think I was 29 at the time? 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. He was selected in the sixth round (178th overall) of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers out of the University of Utah. "I want to be a teacher and work with kids back home in Hawaii," said Chris. Apr 16, 2001 at 02:29 AM and more from FamousFix.com. During the Steelers week five win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Fuamatu-Maafala rushed the ball seven times for 51 yards and one touchdown. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. All of those guys were 250 lbs. I love that he goes to celebrate, just to get absolutely crushed by his own olineman. Chris Fuamatu Ma'afala #194 1998 Bowman Chrome In One Click; With Details + Collection + Wishlist ; Buy/Sell; Item Details; Show Historic Prices; Add this item to your collection. In a week 10 victory over the Jaguars, Fuamatu-Maafala ran the ball one time for one yard. According to our Database, She has no children. However, it would be unusual to see a Polynesian over 6-3 in height. He missed the next two games, to return in time for week 16. Chris is trying to eat a lot of salads now to keep his weight down. In the week 14 win in Baltimore, Fuamatu-Ma'afala carried the ball nine times for 15 yards, and recorded one reception for zero yards. Former St. Louis School all-stater Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala could get the break he's been waiting for on Sunday against Baltimore. On Popular Bio, He is one of the successful American Football Player. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. We use ads to fund this site and continue to bring you premium Steelers content. When healthy,. BYU - Hawaii on the north side of Oahu features the Polynesian Cultural Center where people congregate from distances of thousands of miles representing Tahiti, Samoa, Tonga Fiji, Maori and Marqueses. Chris Fuamatu-Maafala current age 42 years old. My teammates don't bother me here at Utah. It was also my older brother attending Utah before me. If everybody would see me workout, coach Graves told me, they would respect me more. He did return to play in the last two games of the season. He is from United States. Find out more. Family, Fuamatu-Maafala said of being a Ute. According to our records, Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala is possibly single. At 44 years old, Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala height not available right now. He started for the Utes; he started all 4 years from his freshman year. Another source of pride for Fuamatu-Maafala is the growth and prominence of the Polynesian culture in all facets of football. He has ranked on the list of those famous people who were born on March 4, 1977.He is one of the Richest American Football Player who was born in United States.He also has a position among the list of Most popular American Football Player. If two unmarried celebrities are seen in public together, they are often described as dating which means they were seen in public together, and it is not clear whether they are merely friends, exploring a more intimate relationship, or are romantically involved. Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!! After leaving Pittsburgh in free agency, he signed with Jacksonville where his career fizzled out. The plan last night was for Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala and his girl to pick up Kimo von Oelhoffen and his wife and go to a restaurant for dinner. He recruited the parents, he didnt really recruit us. At this time, Chris weighed 275 pounds with 4.7 speed. Its not lost on Fuamatu-Maafala that he came up in a football world made for him in the late 90's and early 2000's. Join our linker program. The camaraderie, you just miss it when football is all said and done, Fuamatu-Maafala said. Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro-Football-Reference.com Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala Position: RB 6-0 , 252lb (183cm, 114kg) Born: March 4 in Honolulu, HI (Age: 45-360d) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 45 45 SUMMARY Career G 73 AV 10 Rush 227 Yds 964 Y/A 4.2 TD 8 FantPt 191.5 He utilized his athletic abilities as a means of staying away from negative influences. At 45 years old, Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala height not available right now. Biography, Net Worth, Gossips, Salary, News & Much More. Polynesians are going at it. During a week 11 loss to the Titans, he ran the ball nine times for 40 yards. During the week 13 win over the Jets, he rushed the ball 21 times for 50 yards for one touchdown, and also recorded one reception for -8 yards. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. IfI ever were to make money in pro football, I would take care of my mom first.". Fuamatu-Ma'afala returned to play in the week four win over the Cleveland Browns, carrying the ball five times for 20 yards. Temporibus autem quibusdam et aut officiis debitis aut rerum necessitatibus saepe eveniet. My dad and I went to a game in New Orleans to watch the Steelers and we never have stopped talking about how massive his calves were. In his final appearance of the season, Fuamatu-Ma'afala rushed the ball one time for 20 yards. [10] For his efforts, he was named First-team All-WAC. Looking at the next generation of Utes and what theyve accomplished, Fuamatu-Maafala says he isnt surprised in the least. Fuamatu-Ma'afala missed the next eight weeks, returning to play in the season finale against the Ravens. Led back by quarterbackTommy Maddox, the Steelers iced the game with a three-yard touchdown run by Fuamatu-Maafala with under 54 seconds to go to send the crowd and fans at home into an absolute frenzy. That's when they start to change. My best moment was a game when we played Cleveland, he said, according toTeresa VarleyofSteelers.com. Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem? The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. In 1996, Fuamatu-Ma'afala rushed for 982 yards on 168 carries and nine touchdowns, and he made 10 receptions for 80 yards, to finish fourth on the team in receiving, while appearing in only eight games for the Utes. He also recorded two receptions for 17 yards. In 2000, Fuamatu-Ma'afala played in seven games for the Steelers. In the Steelers week 12 loss to the New York Jets, he carried the ball twice for two yards. He earned the money being a professional American Football Player. In the season opening loss to the Jaguars, Fuamatu-Ma'afala recorded one reception for seven yards. Its been a crazy year, Fuamatu-Maafala said. Chris Fuamatu-Maafala is 1 of the famous people in our database with the age of 42 years old. American Samoa is a United States territory and is only 77 square miles in size. Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala had 14 carries for 34 yards and scored 1 touchdown in 4 games in the playoffs in his career. Where Tom Brady didnt qualify and Peyton Manning lost in the wild card round 41-0. I did a lot of special teams, Fuamatu-Maafala said. Past month; . The foundation was there when he was playing and has only grown and benefited from that little bit of luck you need as well. 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. I got stronger really fast. In 2004, his seventh and final season in the National Football League, Fuamatu-Ma'afala appeared in only seven games. As competitors, it is only natural to want to hit the ground running, but the reality often is that you need to be patient and wait your turn. Chris is no exception to the rule that Samoans love their heritage. He also recorded two receptions for 12 yards. In order to be a positive role model for youth throughout Hawaii and serve the community, Fuamatu-Ma'afala holds an annual sports clinic for youth to improve on their basic athletic abilities and works in other ways to help teens choose positive activities. Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!! Everybody says the same when they leave Pittsburgh. Its the next generation. I want to be remembered as a Steeler.. 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. These other guys just got their big contracts. Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala is a member of the following lists: People from Honolulu, Hawaii, American football running backs and 1977 births. I was getting too big, too heavy and I needed to keep being motivated. See We will update Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. Help keep Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala profile up to date. 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. In a week eight loss to the Tennessee Titans, Fuamatu-Ma'afala rushed the ball one time for six yards, and recorded one reception for two yards. Ungraded Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 BGS 9.5 PSA 10 . During the win, he carried the ball three times for nine yards. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:17AM. Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala is a 45 year old American Football (American) Player born on 4th March, 1977 in Honolulu, HI. I think Utah was ranked 8th with my brother Roy and Luther Elliss," Fuamatu-Maafala said recalling the 1994 season that really set everything else in motion to current day Utah football. That is until the 2001 season when injuries struck, and Fuamatu Ma'afala had to take on a larger role. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. In a week 12 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, Fuamatu-Maafala ran the ball 12 times for 74 yards. Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala pictures. Chris Fuamatu-Maafalas Net Worth: $1-5 Million. In the season finale he played but did not record a stat. She is a member of famous Actor with the age 45 years old group. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Fuamatu-Ma'Afala rushed the ball five times for 20 yards source for NFL News video. In seven games for the Steelers games of the successful American football ( American ) Player born 4th. 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