06-30-2021, 05:55 AM
(This post was last modified: 08-26-2021, 04:34 PM by Tesla. Edited 1 time in total.)
Good Mornining,
Siaosi Multiauaopele is now available for any and all questions.
Questions by @negs
1. How has your time at BYU prepared you for the next step into the DSFL?
There are several crucial things that my time at BYU taught me that will help me find success in the DSFL.
The first lesson I learned is to never underestimate the impact that special teams can have on a game. Despite being the third phase of the game, it's easy to overlook special teams if you haven't spent time carefully studying it or watching it. But a blocked kick can completely turn around the momentum of the game. Whether it's a blocked punt putting your offense in an advantageous position to score or taking a scoring opportunity form the opposing team with a blocked field goal or extra point, these plays will radically change the outcome of the game. My redshirt freshman and sophomore seasons were spent primarily playing special teams. Our special teams coordinator, Coach Dan Smith, put a special emphasis on making an impact on every play. If we didn't block the kick, we should be making the punter or kicker scared.
The second lesson I learned is the importance of positional versatility. The ability to line up at multiple spots on the field gives you as a player an advantage in getting important gameday reps and playing time. But it's also a boon to your team When you can line up at multiple positions, like linebacker, safety, and big nickel, then you give your coaches the opportunity to create more varied looks with the same personnel. This also makes it difficult on your opponents to efficiently scout your team to counter defensive looks. If the opposing offense can't key in to the defense, they'll be on their heels the whole game.
Ultimately, I learned a great deal about patience and commitment during my time at BYU. The school was one of the few teams to guarantee my scholarship even through my two year mission to South America. When someone shows that level of commitment to you as a player and as a person, it makes you want to play even harder for them. When I returned from my mission, I wasn't given the opportunity to start immediately. I had to earn my stripes by playing on the scout team and special teams. I could have transferred to a different school to get starting time earlier than I did, but I respected the commitment BYU had already shown me too much. I stuck around all five years of my eligibility and was rewarded with multiple years of starting and the opportunity to move to the next level. Any team that selects me in the upcoming DSFL draft should know they are getting a player that understands the importance of commitment to the team.
2. What are you most excited about?
Obviously I'm excited to showcase my talents at the highest level of the sport. This kind of opportunity doesn't come often or to everyone so you have to grab onto it when you get the chance. But I'm also excited to really get involved with the league. I'm hoping to get the chance to pick my coaches' brains, as well as the GM. The chance to get some deeper insight into the workings of the coaching staff and FO and maybe even the league Head Office will help me prepare for my post-football career.
3. Where do you think you should be drafted?
Some people have questioned my size and athleticism; they consider me a "tweener" that is a good college player with no real spot at the pros. I think that's not true at all. I can provide an immediate improvement to run defense as an in the box safety. Additionally, I can take reps as a nickel or dime linebacker on passing downs to assist with coverage across the field. While positional value traditionally values safeties lower than higher profile positions like edge rusher or the offensive skill positions, I believe that I can make enough of an impact on the field to be worth a 1st round pick.
Siaosi Multiauaopele is now available for any and all questions.
Questions by @negs
1. How has your time at BYU prepared you for the next step into the DSFL?
There are several crucial things that my time at BYU taught me that will help me find success in the DSFL.
The first lesson I learned is to never underestimate the impact that special teams can have on a game. Despite being the third phase of the game, it's easy to overlook special teams if you haven't spent time carefully studying it or watching it. But a blocked kick can completely turn around the momentum of the game. Whether it's a blocked punt putting your offense in an advantageous position to score or taking a scoring opportunity form the opposing team with a blocked field goal or extra point, these plays will radically change the outcome of the game. My redshirt freshman and sophomore seasons were spent primarily playing special teams. Our special teams coordinator, Coach Dan Smith, put a special emphasis on making an impact on every play. If we didn't block the kick, we should be making the punter or kicker scared.
The second lesson I learned is the importance of positional versatility. The ability to line up at multiple spots on the field gives you as a player an advantage in getting important gameday reps and playing time. But it's also a boon to your team When you can line up at multiple positions, like linebacker, safety, and big nickel, then you give your coaches the opportunity to create more varied looks with the same personnel. This also makes it difficult on your opponents to efficiently scout your team to counter defensive looks. If the opposing offense can't key in to the defense, they'll be on their heels the whole game.
Ultimately, I learned a great deal about patience and commitment during my time at BYU. The school was one of the few teams to guarantee my scholarship even through my two year mission to South America. When someone shows that level of commitment to you as a player and as a person, it makes you want to play even harder for them. When I returned from my mission, I wasn't given the opportunity to start immediately. I had to earn my stripes by playing on the scout team and special teams. I could have transferred to a different school to get starting time earlier than I did, but I respected the commitment BYU had already shown me too much. I stuck around all five years of my eligibility and was rewarded with multiple years of starting and the opportunity to move to the next level. Any team that selects me in the upcoming DSFL draft should know they are getting a player that understands the importance of commitment to the team.
2. What are you most excited about?
Obviously I'm excited to showcase my talents at the highest level of the sport. This kind of opportunity doesn't come often or to everyone so you have to grab onto it when you get the chance. But I'm also excited to really get involved with the league. I'm hoping to get the chance to pick my coaches' brains, as well as the GM. The chance to get some deeper insight into the workings of the coaching staff and FO and maybe even the league Head Office will help me prepare for my post-football career.
3. Where do you think you should be drafted?
Some people have questioned my size and athleticism; they consider me a "tweener" that is a good college player with no real spot at the pros. I think that's not true at all. I can provide an immediate improvement to run defense as an in the box safety. Additionally, I can take reps as a nickel or dime linebacker on passing downs to assist with coverage across the field. While positional value traditionally values safeties lower than higher profile positions like edge rusher or the offensive skill positions, I believe that I can make enough of an impact on the field to be worth a 1st round pick.
[OPTION]Height: 6'3"
[OPTION]Weight: 226 lbs
[OPTION]Birthplace: Waipahu, HI
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[OPTION]S30 DSFL Draft Selected 4th Overall - Portland Pythons
[OPTION]S31 ISFL Draft Selected 21st Overall - Berlin Fire Salamanders
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[OPTION] DSFL S30 || 52.0 TCK || 0.0 TFL || 5/3 FF/FR || 4 SCK || 0 INT || 2 PD || 0 TD
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[OPTION]S30 DSFL Safety of the Year Nominee
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