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Posted on: Wednesday, August 30, 2006

UH sophomore linebacker
Solomon Elimimian

Video Inteview: Solomon Elimimian

JOAQUIN SIOPACK | The Honolulu Advertiser


Solomon Elimimian broke into the starting lineup in Game 3 of last season and never left, starting the final 10 games. The 6-foot, 224-pound sophomore had a career-high 13 tackles against Louisiana Tech and two 10-tackle games against Nevada and San Diego State. He finished with 56 unassisted, 27 assists, six tackles for losses, two sacks and an interception. He is the brother of former UH all-WAC cornerback Abraham Elimimian.


Were you surprised that you became a starter as a freshman, and what kind of season do you expect from yourself and the defense this year?


"Last year I was just fortunate and blessed to become a starter after the second game. I wasn't surprised, I was just fortunate. Unfortunately last year Ikaika Curnan, who was in front of me, he couldn't go. He was hurt last year, he wasn't 100 percent, and that's probably the only reason why I started. I was just blessed.

"As for this year, I expect me to go out there and to give 100 percent. Lead the guys out there and just be undefeated, that's our goal. The whole defense, we understand the concept more, we're more comfortable. We're looking better out there as opposed to last year. Everybody is just running, everybody knows their assignments, and we're just confident.

"The talent level, I don't think it changed, I just think guys got more mature and understood their assignments. Last year we were learning as we went. The scheme was great, it just wasn't executed right. This year everybody is playing more comfortable. It's just flowing, I guess."


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