University of Hawai'i at Manoa Athletics

2017 (Sophomore): Named all-Mountain West honorable mention…played in 10 games with six starts…led all UH defensive linemen with 36 tackles…sixth among defensive lineman in the Mountain West in tackles…had multiple tackles in nine of 10 games played, including a career-high seven in games vs. San Diego State and at Utah State…also had 5.5 tackles-for-loss, two quarterback hurries, one forced fumble and one pass breakup on the season…an impact player on special teams…tied for third nationally with two blocked kicks…blocked a PAT attempt by San Jose State that was retuned by Roe Farris for a defensive 2-point conversion…blocked a field goal attempt in UH’s home-opening win over Western Carolina…also forced a fumble in that game…named to the 2017 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Watch List prior to the season.
   * 2017 Game-by-Game Statistics

2016 (Freshman): Appeared in all 14 games in the defensive line rotation and on special teams... started final two games of the season at defensive tackle against Massachusetts (Nov. 26) and Middle Tennessee (Dec. 24)...recorded 12 total tackles (7 solo, 4 assisted), including one for loss at San José State (Oct. 8)...proved to be a key special teams player, blocking two kicks on the year...blocked a potential game-winning field goal on the final play to preserve a key rivalry win at Fresno State (Nov. 19)...received Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Week honors for his effort...his other field goal block came at in UH’s road win at San José State...recorded a season-high three tackles in UH’s conference-opening win over Nevada (Oct. 1). 
   * 2016 Game-by-Game Statistics

Prep: A 2016 graduate of Fa‘asao Marist High School in Lepuapua, American Samoa...lettered four years in football…played junior and senior seasons at Tafuna High School after Fa‘asao discontinued football…lined up at offensive tackle, tight end, defensive end and outside linebacker…among the top linemen in American Samoa…selected to play in the Polynesian All-American Bowl…was a standout performer on defense at the JPS Paradise Classic at Aloha Stadium, aiding American Samoa to a runner-up finish in the all-star tournament…also competed in basketball and soccer.

Personal: Born in Pago Pago, American Samoa…full given name is Viane Jody Moala...major is undecided…related to former UH alum Tama Satele and the great Jesse Sapolu…has one brother and three sisters…parents are Siaosi and Lose Moala of Pago Pago, American Samoa.