Warrior Quotes from the Star-Advertiser (Both UH and NMSU will start QBs from Leilehua High)

About facing fellow Leilehua High QB Andrew Manly, Bryant Moniz said:
"It's not a big thing." (HSA)


HSA Note: "Moniz was a senior at Leilehua during the 2006 season when Manley, the state's offensive player of the year in 2009, was a freshman."


About how he faced former Leilehua LB Robert Siavii when they played Idaho, Moniz said:
"It's no different than when I played (Idaho linebacker) Robert (Siavii). This time, I don't actually get to play against (Manley) because he's not a defensive player. It'll be cool, though." (HSA)


About how his brother Bronson was Manley's center at Leilehua, Moniz said:
"They won the state championship together, graduated together. I always see him around." (HSA)


About how Haku Correa has been effective at DT during his 30 plays a game, Dave Aranda said:
"He gives us a real boost." (HSA)


About being the starting right DT through spring practice, only to be beaten out by Kaniela Tuipulotu for the starting spot during training camp, Haku Correa said:
"I was disappointed, but it made me push harder. I'm trying to make plays and stand up for myself and my last name." (HSA)


Haku said that his brother Laanui Correa (who played DE for UH):
"expects more from me than what I expect. That's good. I know he's watching me. That pushes me further." (HSA)


About how his biggest improvements are playing to an opponent's pad level and using hand techniques to fight off blockers, Haku said:
"Separation is what D-line is all about." (HSA)


About having televised live interviews yesterday with Alex Dunnachie and Adrian Thomas after UH's practice yesterday, Chezzi Denver (assistant producer of Australia's most popular morning TV show, "Sunrise Australia") said:
"Football is huge to us, mostly AFL (Australian rules football league). All of these (UH players) are like big celebrities to us. They made it overseas." (HSA)


Denver pointed to UH punter Dunnachie and said:
"Alex is very popular." (HSA)


Deflecting praise, Dunnachie said:
"I think it's just Mum and Dad." (HSA)


Denver responded:
"And all of Victoria. They're all cheering him on." (HSA)


About Dunnachie, Grant Denver (one of the show's hosts) said:
"Victorian AFL kickers are gnarly kickers. (Dunnachie) is proving that Down Under. We have very good right legs. That's about all we've got. That's a golden right leg that (Dunnachie) is sitting on, and a nest egg for his future." (HSA)


About Dunnachie's role in American football, Denver said:
"He hasn't moved. Apparently he stands on the sideline for most of the game, then walks out for the glory points." (HSA)


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