Feature on tackling and the BC Lions has a lot of quotes from Solomon Elimimian

TP = The Province


About how the larger dimensions of a CFL field plays a mental factor in tackling, Solomon Elimimian said:
"If I get isolated with the running back and he gets past me, it's nothing but green grass. You have whole field to escape." (HSA)


HSA Note: "And nobody on the Lions defence is more aggressive than Elimimian, whose jarring hits on opposing ball carriers have occasionally been the only redeeming quality about his team since he joined them last year."


About how defenders benefit from studying their opponent, Elimimian said:
"If you're running toward someone you have to know if the guy is a shaker or pounder. If he's a shaker you have to break down on him. If he's a pounder you have to get your hips [low] and run through him." (HSA)


About why he excels at tackling opponents, Elimimian said:
"Tackling is a mindset. When you tackle somebody you have to get yourself mentally prepared. Do I want to make that tackle? You're going to tackle if you want to tackle." (HSA)


http://www.theprovince.com/sports/tackling+That+drill/5100818/story.html#ixzz1S5K6Mh9e