Quotes from Inoke Funaki

About being 3rd string at QB, Inoke said:
"Coach (june) Jones has been here a long time. He's been in the NFL. He knows the game. I trust his judgment. If he feels this is how the lineup should be, this is how it should be. Who am I to say anything? He knows what we need to do to win. I'm just trying to work hard and improve." (The Warrior Beat)

WB Note: "During passing drills, the five quarterbacks — starter Colt Brennan, top backup Tyler Graunke, Funaki, Shane Austin and Jake Santos — make the same amount of throws. When the team separates to offensive and defensive workouts, Brennan gets four reps to Graunke's two. Funaki mostly will take "mental reps." "


About how he supports the QBs in front of him, Inoke said:
"Tyler, Colt and I are all buddies. I'm there to support them. You don't need one of the backup guys being negative and saying, 'Oh, man, I deserve to be in there.' It doesn't help the team. I try to be positive, and be ready." (WB)


Finding inspiration from a church sermon, Inoke said:
"There were two farmers, and there was a drought. They both prayed for rain. One of the farmers, after praying for rain, actually did something. He prepared his fields for when the rain came. The other farmer, after he prayed, sat around and didn't do anything. The question was asked: Which of these two farmers had faith the rain was going to come?

It's the same story. There are a lot of guys in the same position. They're working hard to do what they can to take advantage of any opportunity. The only thing you can do is prepare yourself so when the opportunity comes you're able to perform to the best that you can. You never know when the rain is going to come, so you'd better be prepared." (WB)


About how Colt is always cheering him on, Inoke said:
"When I'm in the game, I'll look to the sidelines for the play. I'll always see Colt cheering me on, trying to help me out. It's definitely encouraging." (WB)

WB Note: "This season, Funaki has completed 10 of 13 passes, with three touchdowns and no interceptions. He has the highest completion percentage and efficiency rating on the team."