"I'll remember spending time and building relationships with the guys. It was great to play with my brother (defensive lineman Houston Ala). It's been a real blessing. Not too many brothers get to play on the same team. I'm going to remember that for the rest of my life."

"It's been great playing with all of my friends on the team. And it's going to be great to get my degree."

"I love hearing the crowd roar. I love when the crowd chants "Rainbows," even though we're not the Rainbows anymore. I love the friendships I've made."

"I'd have to say my best memory was when I was a redshirt sophomore and we opened against Arizona. I saw (slotback) Craig Stutzmann's first collegiate play. I remember him getting thrown to the ground by Chris McAlister (now with the Baltimore Ravens). It was hilarious. Every time I see McAlister on TV, I have to grin."

"I'll always remember beating Fresno State and being out there (as a holder) for the last play against Miami, when we won it with a field goal. I loved being here, even though I didn't play much. It's not one of those situations where I thought I got screwed over. The guys who played deserved to play. I learned to accept my role, and I felt I did the best with the situation at hand."

"I'll miss my teammates, the coaches and the people in general."

"I'll always remember my first college reception, which I fumbled against USC in '99. That's what got me started. I caught my first pass and dropped it. I had to prove myself from that point. That got me going."

"My best memory is the 2001 win over BYU." (The game will be played Saturday.)

"I have too many great memories. The best thing I like about being here is playing with my fellow Warriors. It's been crazy and we've been through a lot. There are guys on the team I'll never forget. We'll probably be best friends for the rest of our lives."

"I've enjoyed kicking back with the guys, making jokes. It's been real fun. I've enjoyed the past three years. It's something I won't forget."

"Being a walk-on, I'm grateful for the opportunity to play with all of these guys. It's been a great experience to play Division I football."

"It's been great to be around the guys. They've been like a family to me."

"My favorite memory is winning the bowl game against Oregon State (in 1999). That whole year was exciting."

"My favorite memory would have to be the Fresno State game (in 1999) or the O'ahu Bowl."

"I'm thankful for all of the people I've met. I couldn't say that one moment defined my time here. There have been a lot of ups and downs, but the people here have been amazing."

"I set a goal to graduate, and I'm going to graduate on time. I've achieved my goal."

"I'll remember the Fresno State game this year. It was because of the rivalry. To upset their season a little bit is a nice feeling."

"I think the most special moment, personally, was when I came out of the tunnel (at Aloha Stadium) and heard my name announced as a starter for the first time. That was an awesome feeling."

Married with a child.

He will return to Stanford to complete work on his bachelor's degree.

"My favorite memory? It will always be winning the WAC in '99."