WOOF! OL MJ Ale commits to Washington Football 2018 recruiting class
By Bret Stuter
![SEATTLE, WA - OCTOBER 22: Head coach Chris Petersen of the Washington Huskies tosses the football prior to the game against the Oregon State Beavers on October 22, 2016 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) SEATTLE, WA - OCTOBER 22: Head coach Chris Petersen of the Washington Huskies tosses the football prior to the game against the Oregon State Beavers on October 22, 2016 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/2c65d85cc6701ccfe9fad2fa317020465c812794710b9c90f67d3369f7e5d42f.jpg)
Just two years, but what a player…
But he has only been playing football for two years. Believe it or not, just two years. Is that enough time? You bet!  But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. I had the occasion to interview him soon after the announcement of his commitment to UW:
HH: You are known as MJ Ale, but I’d like to get your name right. What does the M stand for? And is your last name Ale or Ayale?
MJ Ale: My real name is Ulumoo Ale my father’s name. MJ stands for Moo Junior.
HH: Thank you. Is that name Polynesian? I understand you are from Australia. Could you walk me through your childhood (born to Australia)?
MJ Ale: Yes that name is of Samoan ancestry. I was born in American Samoa while my parents were in teaching in a theological seminar. My father was offered a pastoral position in Australia so we made the move and I grew up in Australia for 12 years
Football offers.. plenty of them…
HH: There are conflicting reports as to number of scholarship offers you received. Could you confirm that number for me please?
MJ Ale: I received a total of 10 offers
HH: Did Kaleb McGary give you the lowdown on UW? Or did you have most contact with coaches? Who helped bring you to your decision?
MJ Ale: I spoke with Kaleb a couple times, but I was mostly in contact with the coaches. My family and I sat down and to finalize my decision.
HH: And finally, you are listed as 6-foot-6 and 330 pounds. Still growing, or have you reached your peak? :-)
MJ Ale: I am still growing
Yes. Yes, I believe he still is. And all I can say is…
WOOF!
— Chris Petersen (@CoachPeteUW) August 5, 2017
Or better yet, why not Coach Petersen say it as only he can.