PROVO — A lot of talk surrounds how marriage adversely affects a college football player's career with regards to drive and focus. But for BYU senior linebacker Sione Takitaki, he's quick to credit his marriage for most, if not all, of his football success in Provo.
The Fontana, California, native talked enthusiastically regarding his upcoming final season during media day, with the most animated remarks coming when asked about his marriage to Alyssa.
"She's an angel and she's saved me in so many ways. I got lucky," Takitaki said.
That Takitaki was even able to field questions prior to the start of this coming season is somewhat remarkable, given his rocky start for the Cougars.