Samoa Samoa (Football, 1976-77): Samoa was named LBCC’s most improved player and all-conference in 1976 before a standout MVP season in 1977 when he earned all-conference and Junior College All-American honors. Samoa transferred to Washington State University and hit the field for the Cougars for the first time in 1979. As a senior in 1980, he served as team captain and was named WSU’s Cougar Player of the Year. Samoa earned MVP honors at the 1981 Hula Bowl (college all-star game) before joining the Cincinnati Bengals of the NFL where he was a member of its squad for two seasons (1981-82). Samoa is currently a coach and administrator in American Samoa.