Lofa Tatupu
Lofa Tatupu
Mosiula Mea'alofa "Lofa" Tatupuis a former American football linebacker who played six seasons in the National Football League. He is currently an assistant linebackers coach with the Seattle Seahawks. He played college football for the University of Southern California. Tatupu was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth15 November 1982
CitySan Diego, CA
fortunate forward looking position ready
I'm just fortunate to be in this position and I'm looking forward to the challenge, ... I'm not nervous, just excited. I'm ready for it.
against contain forward game hits looking philly stop trying watched
You're never really going to stop him, you just have to contain him, ... You have to keep trying to get hits on him. I watched that game against Philly and it's tough, but I'm looking forward to it.
college ended enjoyed felt football looking next owed step time
It ended up working out that way. I enjoyed my time at Maine, but it wasn't what I was looking for in a college atmosphere, or really a football atmosphere. I just felt I owed it to myself to take that next step and try to keep going.
thank
I just want to thank you for your unwavering support.
award care super trying
I'm trying to get a Super Bowl. That's the only award I care about.
bull drill gotten pass repertoire rushes starting talk together
I've gotten in a lot more on the pass rushes. And I like it now. Before, pass rushes would be a drill where it would be like, 'Nah, I'm just going to go bull rush these guys.' ... Me and Kouts talk about that, too. Now I'm starting to put together a little repertoire and get after 'em.
believing gap integrity
It's consistency. Everybody's maintaining their gap integrity and believing in the system. That's why I think we're doing so well.
comforting fall lets players
It's comforting to know that you are not in one of those dictatorships, where you just fall in line. He lets the players know he's there for them.
given guys matter
It was a matter of opportunity. A lot of guys can do the same thing given the right situation. I don't think it's anything more than that.
angles change running second somebody within
Angles change every second within a play, ... You don't ever see somebody running straight. That's why I think the 40 is overrated. And not just because I didn't run it well.
game gives knowing number prepare
Everything is structured. He gives you a number of things to prepare for the week. You go to the game knowing what to expect.
We weren't there to have conversations with him.
bit game happy
There was a little bit of a void. Absolutely. We were very happy with the game we had. But ...
third
Third downs. That's all I'm going to say.