Oregon fans have come to love Dave Uiagalelei, father of Matayo and former Clemson, Oregon State and Florida State quarterback DJ.
He's become a combination of super fan, proud papa and football insider, a truth teller who interacts with ordinary fans with enthusiasm and superior knowledge, a warrior of the heart in the Polynesian tradition with honesty and advocacy.
So when he spoke up after the game to speak up for his talented son and the Oregon defense on Twitter, his words had special meaning. He knew what he was talking about, and the observations had both passion and weight.