Quotes about Fale Laeli

Praising Laeli for his play vs. La Tech, GM said:
"I'm not so sure Fale wasn't the most consistent player." (HA)

HA Note: "The way defensive tackle Fale Laeli played in a 45-44 victory over Louisiana Tech, he might need a larger helmet. Players earn special decals based on performance-based scoring system."


About how Laeli stood out in player evaluations, GM said:
"What I saw was a powerful athlete. He reminds me of (All-Pro defensive tackle) Warren Sapp. He's got quickness. He's really a good athlete. Plus, he's 300 pounds." (HA)


About how Laeli could also play TE or LB, GM said:
"He's just a good player. He beats the heck out of the guys up front." (HA)

HA Note: "Against Louisiana Tech, Laeli faced center Lon Roberts and 6-foot-6, 325-pound right guard Bill Jones. Laeli said the key was to make a move at the snap."


About how he used his quickness against La Tech's C and RG, Laeli said:
"The right guard and the center were big guys, but they were heavy. Most of the time they weren't quick." (HA)


About how leverage is the key in the trenches, Laeli said:
"They tried to block us low, but one of the guys was 6-6, and he looked uncomfortable." (HA)

HA Note: "Laeli said he also received a boost from an electrical stimulation machine that uses shocks to numb sore areas. He used the machine when the defense was on the sideline."


About that electrical stimulation machine, Laeli said:
"It really helped." (HA)