Quotes about David Veikune

About working out with his father, Oma Veikune (a former bodybuilder who was Mr. Alaska), David Veikune said:
"I worked out with him since I was little. My dad made sure I trained hard this summer." (HA)

HA Note: "In testing this year, Veikune bench pressed a team-high 455 pounds. He also squat-lifted 500 pounds. And he ran 40 yards in 4.75 seconds. His combination of strength and quickness allows him to alternate as a defensive tackle in pass-rushing schemes and as a defensive end. At 252 pounds, Veikune is not the prototypical interior lineman."


Asked if Veikune was light for his position, JR said:
"That's a slippery term. He's not undersized in what we do. He's got great strength; he's one of the strongest kids we have. He doesn't carry the weight some of our other guys do, but he's extremely explosive. He's a good athlete." (HA)

HA Note: "Against Louisiana Tech, Veikune logged fewer than two dozen plays. After reviewing the wide-screen video of the game, the UH coaches credited Veikune with three tackles, a sack, a forced fumble and two quarterback hurries. Veikune and defensive tackle Fale Laeli earned the highest-efficiency ratings among defensive players, according to a system calculated by the coaches."


About the selection of Veikune as their defensive player of the game vs. La Tech, GM said:
"We had to pick one, and Veikune was more productive. It's the intensity he played with, how he ran to the ball. He would rush the passer, then go and make a tackle downfield." (HA)


Feeling that all of the hits they put on La Tech's QB affected his misfire on the 2-pt conversion, GM said:
"I think that had something to do with the last play." (HA)


About how Veikune is more focused this season, Michael Lafaele said:
"He's concentrating on getting on the field and making plays. Plus, this (defensive) package fits him. Coach (McMackin) finds good players, and David Veikune is a good one." (HA)