Morris Trophy winner and respect of his head coach
He makes play after play, and does so at a comfort level which makes it seem all too easy for the bystander. But he doesn’t do so nonchalantly. He buries himself in the upcoming game, following video analysis and then training in the needs for his next opponent. He does not shy away from the hard work, but uses each new challenge to set an even higher bar for himself.
Kim Grinolds caught up with Vita Vea Thursday at the WAC to accept the 2017 Morris Trophy for the top defensive lineman in the Pac-12, an award voted on by the players. (VIP) https://t.co/x4Sa6IwOHB #Dawgman pic.twitter.com/gjCJkaKklY
— Chris Fetters (@Chris_Fetters) January 18, 2018
Solid reputation
He’s been accumulating a solid reputation over the course of his NCAA career. Even as a sophomore, many feared that he might enter the 2017 NFL Draft. But he returned for his third season, and that may have propelled him into a top-10 position in the upcoming 2018 NFL Draft. His head coach, Chris Petersen, certainly believes he is deserving.
So proud of @VeaVita. Great player and an even better person!
— Chris Petersen (@CoachPeteUW) January 18, 2018
Congrats! pic.twitter.com/xPUZzr9oDh
And Coach Petersen does not waste nor mince words.