Jeremiah Masoli References

“He was always physically gifted, but what strikes me about Jeremiah is how humble he has always been, despite those obvious physical gifts. The other attribute that I noticed is his leadership ability. He never gets flustered when things are going badly in a game. He stays focused through tense situations and this enables his teammates to stay focused and calm.”

“Everybody makes mistakes in life. Jeremiah has made a mistake and he’s determined to leverage it to better his life and his future. And that’s what I admire about Jeremiah.”

“He works very hard. Nothing is given to him, everything is earned. His character is very high. He’s a great, solid individual.”

“He’s a great leader who knew what he wanted from his experience at City College of San Francisco. He was very focused and very humble about the success he was having.”

“From the moment Jeremiah got to City College of San Francisco, he did everything he could to learn about the game. He just blossomed and became this phenomenal quarterback. As he’s become more successful, he’s taken it in stride.”

"In 2007 Jeremiah Masoli was one my team captains. The qualities I look for in a team caption are trust, integrity, sincerity, accountability and responsibility. In his role as captain Jeremiah met these expectations and even surpassed them."

“He was a leader, no question about it. Not in a vocal way but through his actions. The team didn’t naturally buy into him; he had to prove himself. He had to earn it and he did.’’

“He’s a strong-willed person who is focused and determined. To me, that speaks volumes. I’m just really proud of him.”

“Jeremiah was a great kid. He definitely had leadership skills, even when he was young. He was always respectful of teachers and parents.”

“Jeremiah comes from a great family and I find him to be very much dedicated to playing the game of football. He’s a young man you’d be proud to take with you wherever you go. Life is full of mistakes and we all make them. You can never go forward in life looking back.”

“ Having played with 3 NFL Hall of Fame quarterbacks (Warren Moon, Joe Montana and Steve Young) and current Kansas coach, Turner Gill, as a tight end, I’m offering this letter of support for Jeremiah Masoli. He is a young man I’ve known prior to and after his senior year at Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo, CA in 2006. I’ve spent valuable time with Jeremiah to teach him the responsibilities of being a student-athlete. During this process I witnessed his tremendous work ethic and focus when completing a variety of tasks, including community service.

“After speaking with him regarding the future, his remorse and humility is clear and constant. I think Jeremiah truly realizes the magnitude of his failings and that God may have left him one year of eligibility for a reason beyond anyone’s comprehension at this point.

“I am…a great believer in redemption and learning from your mistakes…this young man has worked hard academically, proven himself on the field of sports, and is attempting to rescue his life and reputation after admitting to some failings. I believe that the University of Mississippi and Coach Nutt will provide the kind of discipline and training that will continue to rehabilitate this young man.”

“I commend Jeremiah for not letting his head down and want him to know that this can be a new beginning to a very bright future. I believe that I can speak for the rest of the Samoan community in saying that we have high hopes and expect great things from him, on and off the field”