Fun interview with Paraclete High School OT Taylor Tuiasosopo
Written by Ryan Wright
Taylor Tuiasosopo was an anchor on a senior laden offensive line for Paraclete High School (Lancaster, CA) in 2014. The 6’4”, 310 pound, offensive tackle helped plow a way for USC Class of 2016 running back commitment Melquise Stovall towards a 1,600 yard season and helped the Spirits to a 10-4 record.
The powerful big man is more than a space eater he’s also a technician having learned the intricacies of the position from his father Titus, a former USC Trojan lineman (1988-1991). Taylor’s play on the field has led to offers from University of San Diego and Montana State but more offers could be coming down the pipeline with schools like USC, UCLA, Cal, San Diego State, and San Jose State all showing interest.
I quizzed Taylor on all things football in a previous interview but I wanted to know what the big man was like off the field. In an ongoing Recruiting News Guru exclusive interview I put the latest in a long line of Tuiasosopo family members to have an impact on the sport of football through our “Getting to Know You” Q&A series.
Question & Answer
Taylor, what is your favorite movie?
“Mortal Kombat, the original.”
Who is your favorite actor?
“Tom Hardy.”
Who is your favorite actress?
“Anne Hathaway.”
What is your favorite TV show?
“Arrow and Flash, tied between those two.”
What is your favorite book?
“The Lighting Thief series by Rick Riordan.”
What is your favorite type of music?
“R&B and Gospel, especially before games.”
Do you have a pre-game ritual?
“I play one song and close my eyes and just think. I’m thinking about all my family and all the family that I have lost.”
Who is your favorite musician?
“Luther Vandross.”
What is your favorite song?
“Knocking on Heavens Door by Guns and Roses and End of the Road by Boys 2 Men.”
I can see one person heavily influenced by their parents’ music! What are your hobbies?
“I play the drums, my whole family is full of musicians.”
What type of music do you like to play on the drums?
“Jazz and Rock. I play for my church, we do a lot of different songs.”
Who is your favorite drummer?
“Quest Love for the Roots.”
What is your favorite type of food?
“Samoan, keep it cultural.”
Do you have a favorite game system?
“Xbox.”
What is your favorite game on Xbox?
“Halo, the first one.”
What is your favorite subject in school?
“Math and drama class, I want to be an actor one day.”
Who is your favorite athlete?
“Shaq (Shaquille O’Neal).”
Which holiday is your favorite holiday?
“Veterans Day. We’ve had a lot of family that served. My brother is in the marines right now.”
If you could be a superhero which superhero would you be?
“I’d be Wolverine or the Flash. I’ll go with the Flash. He can go back in time.”
Which team is your favorite professional sports team?
“The Lakers and the Raiders.”
Photo credit: 247sports.com; Taylor Tuiasosopo