Name:  Tausili Fiatoa

Year: Sophomore

Position: Defensive End

Height: 6'2"

Weight: 250

Hometown: Laie, Hawaii

High School: Kahuku High School

Major: Quantitative Economics

What do you want to do after graduation and why?  I want to serve in the Maine Corps as an infantry officer, because the culture in the Corps is very similar to that of the culture that I grew up in

Why did you choose Navy?  I wanted to do something different. I have five younger siblings and I wanted to set an example for them and taking on this great challenge that is the Naval Academy

What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football?  Come here and be ready to face some adversity, if you are doing well it is your duty to help everyone else 

If you could play another position, what position would you play and why?   Offensive line because of the great respect I have for them going against them every rep

If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule who would you choose and why? BYU, because I seek vengeance

Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?  English, because of one of the professors I had, CAPT Meehan, who really influenced me to always think outside the box 

Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why? Cyber, because the only thing I know about computers is going to YouTube and watching videos. I don't understand any of this VPN and IP Address stuff

Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why? CAPT Meehan, because when she was stationed in Hawaii she lived on my side of the island and I was able to talk about home with her which comforted me and her class wasn't always about the curriculum but more about us as students and future leaders.

Favorite form of social media and why?  Snapchat, because it's the only one I have.

Favorite person to follow on social media and why?  Kamaru Usman, the UFC Welterweight Champion.  It is cool to see him, who is on eof the best athletes of all-time, behind the scenes doing regular things.

Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why?  Lacrosse, they are a high caliber sport and the guys on the team are very relatable, some of my friends are lacrosse players and we always have great conversations on life here at the Academy as a Division I student-athlete 

If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why?   Rugby, because I learned how to play football from rugby 

If you had to be quarantined with four people associated with Navy Football, who would you choose and why?  Ke'Andre Harper, Aka Kapono, Mike Mauai and Sio Saipaia, because those four guys are the most laid back people I know and are some of the smartest people I know.  They are guys that I can joke around with, but also vent our frustrations to each other.

What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field?  Higher by Eminem

What is your dream vacation?   Going back to my hometown with my entire family  

How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs?  6

What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? We go against future NFL players every week

Favorite Coach Niumatalolo quote:  Alofa atu uso

Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2021 and why?  Tai Lavatai, he's big and can run and throw

Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2021 and why?   Nick Straw, now that he spent an entire offseason at raider I expect a lot from him.

Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team and why?  Kevin Brennan, he will run through a wall to stop the ball

What player epitomizes Navy Football and why?   Diego Fagot, he's been on the field for us the longest and every action he takes is for the Brotherhood 

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2021 and why?   Tai Lavatai, as a QB in a triple option the whole team rests on his ability to make plays and he has all the tools 

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2021 and why?   Diego Fagot, because he will continue to lead the defense verbally and physically. 

What was the biggest lesson you learned during COVID-19?   Keep your distance 

What are you most looking forward to in 2021 now that things are back to "normal"?  Finally being able to represent my family on one of our sports biggest stages