Shane Pahukoa (born November 25, 1970) is a former

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who played two seasons in the

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for the

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. He played

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at the

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and was not drafted.

College

Pahukoa was a four-year letterman for Washington from 1989 to 1992 and team captain.http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/wash/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/FB_Record_Book.pdf Shane won 3 PAC-10 Championships and 1 National Championship while at The University of Washington. Pahukoa was named to the First Team All-Pac 10 Academic team in 1990. He was also selected 2nd Team All-Pac-10 free safety in 1991 and 1992.

New Orleans Saints

Pahukoa led the New Orleans Saints in Special Team tackles in 1995 with 20 tackles. Against the New England Patriots, Pahukoa racked up 12 tackles and intercepted

Drew Bledsoe Drew McQueen Bledsoe (born February 14, 1972) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons, primarily with the New England Patriots. He played college football at Washington State, whe ...

twice.

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Husky Legend: Shane Pahukoa

True Grit : Huskies' Shane Pahukoa, a Burn Victim as a Child, Has Always Been Tough
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