Quotes about the UH players with the Dolphins

About the heavy heat and humidity in South Florida, Tala Esera said:
"It's warm in Hawai'i, too, but today was overwhelming." (HA)

HA Note: "Esera practiced at right guard yesterday while Satele lined up at left guard."


About the 3 rookies from UH (and Utah DT Soliai) with Miami, Tala said:
"It's awesome having two teammates and another guy from American Samoa here because then hopefully (Miami) will get a feel of how close we are — Polynesians — because we're very family-oriented. Hopefully, guys will see that and it will rub off." (HA)


Asked about his YouTube video of running through the wall, Reagan said:
"My trainer was expanding his training facility and he was breaking down the wall. We had some down time so he just let me go through the wall. We were throwing baseballs through it; medicine balls through it. Tala put his head through it, so I was like, 'I've got to do more than that. I've got to make it look good.' It was just for fun. It felt good. It was just drywall." (HA)


About needing to adjust to the speed of the NFL, Reagan said:
"There was a lot to take in but that's usually how the first day is. You just have to open your eyes and ears and be a sponge and take it all in. As for me, I've got to get used to the tempo." (HA)


About having 3 guys from UH in camp, Miami head coach Cam Cameron said:
"What we've seen in these guys is that spirit of enthusiasm and that pride. When they step onto the football field they know they represent someone bigger than themselves. And that's important. We believe in that. We believe you play for something bigger than yourself, obviously the team. I think they play for family and have a lot of pride." (HA)