Name: Karson Lopati

Nickname: Kars

Year: Sophomore

Position: QB

Height: 6'0

Weight: 190

Hometown: West Valley City, Utah

High School: West

Major:  Operations Research 

What do you want to do after graduation and why? I want to be a Naval Flight Officer (NFO) because I want to do something enjoyable and exciting. 

Why did you choose Navy? Life after football. It has never been my dream to go to the NFL, but I still love the sport. I figured what other option would be better than having a guaranteed life after football along with a great education. 

What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? Approach everything with the right attitude. Go into each situation with a great attitude and positive mindset.

If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? Left tackle. I have a mean kickstep. I would lock up any striker or raider.

If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? BYU or Utah. I would love to play close to my hometown 

Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?  There are too many to just pick one. 

Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why?  Chemistry or Calculus, because there is just so many topics to manage

Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why?  Lt. Chris Swain. He's part of the Navy Football Brotherhood and taught me how to mind my helm on a ship. 

Favorite form of social media and why?  Snapchat or TikTok. 

Favorite person to follow on social media?  Coach Kiritsy at @Navyfb_strength

If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why? Luke Hutchison, Isaiah Bryant, Stefan Egbe and Joshua Guerin. There would be crazy conversations and constant laughing. 

Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Wrestling. I have a lot of buddies on the team and they work hard and I have a lot of respect for them. 

If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? Cornhole. I'm actually unbeatable in cornhole or esports Madden.

What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Coldest Zone by J Boog or Just One More Morning by Sharon Marley

What is your dream vacation? Phuket Thailand 

What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? There is never a dull game. Every game needs to be approached with high intensity and preparation. 

What do you think about Army being in the American Athletic Conference? I look forward to watching them lose

Favorite Coach Newberry Quote: "You know I was reading this book and I really liked this quote. It really stood out to me…"

How would you describe Coach Cronic's Offense: Dynamic. There are a lot of moving parts and misdirection that will make defending us very hard. 

How would you describe Coach Volker's Defense:  Unique. In his defense there are so many different looks and people coming from different angles. it's hard to play against. 

One word to describe a Navy Football player: Tough

Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2024? Luke Hutchison

Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2024? Coleman Cauley

Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team? Kenzo Viteri

What player epitomizes Navy Football? Colin Ramos

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2024? Eli Heidenreich

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2024? Landon Robinson

What are you most looking forward to in 2024? Beating Army

Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know? I like to ride and take care of horses. My little brother has a horse and I often take care of it and ride him when I go home. His name is Mr. Seven.

Tell us one thing about you that would make a good feature story? My dad and Ken Niumatalolo were college roommates at the University of Hawaii.

If there was a Movie about your Life what would it be called and who would play you? I have no idea what it would be called but Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson would definitely play me. Same ethnicity, same physical attributes.