Gio Manu Media Availability | 2024 Rookie Minicamp

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  • Опубликовано: 10 май 2024
  • Watch as Detroit Lions offensive lineman Gio Manu speaks with the media at rookie minicamp.
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  • @timothyturbo2
    @timothyturbo2 Месяц назад +98

    I see why the Lions drafted him. I hope he has a happy long career with the Lions.

  • @hottubsu
    @hottubsu Месяц назад +26

    Greatest quote: "I refuse to get outworked by my peers"

  • @lukebrunskill3021
    @lukebrunskill3021 Месяц назад +61

    As a canadian, I'm frickin pumped for this dude! Let's Go!

    • @kryer981
      @kryer981 Месяц назад +3

      Detroit is close to the border, which is nice for him. Only Seattle would be closer to home for him.

    • @icelover3
      @icelover3 Месяц назад +2

      As a youtube commenter, same.

    • @MaxPower-vf8kt
      @MaxPower-vf8kt Месяц назад +1

      @@kryer981Detroit puts him in Canada, but no closer to home.

    • @freedomthefreeman487
      @freedomthefreeman487 Месяц назад

      @@MaxPower-vf8ktyeah and you could play the game he’s closer to Canada in Detroit than in Seattle. 🤪

    • @kryer981
      @kryer981 Месяц назад

      @@freedomthefreeman487 But Seattle is closer to British Columbia.

  • @andressandoval9043
    @andressandoval9043 Месяц назад +32

    I love this dudes mentality. Super prideful, family oriented, tough minded and sounds like a hard worker! Can’t wait to see him grow into a role with the Lions.

    • @bipolarpunt5721
      @bipolarpunt5721 Месяц назад +4

      He has the Size and Athleticism that will be a tail wind to get where he wants to be.

  • @BEEFSERPENT
    @BEEFSERPENT Месяц назад +54

    Dude is gon be a BEAST

    • @JonAlienAbides
      @JonAlienAbides Месяц назад +1

      Dude is a beast, he is going to be a nightmare for defenders.

  • @mikesoutside
    @mikesoutside Месяц назад +39

    I wanna see that Manu - Betts matchup! This guy is pure passion, I LOVE IT!

  • @edvonsondra
    @edvonsondra Месяц назад +7

    As a proud Polynesian, welcome to the Lions Gio, Vaki, Peko eetc
    Nothing like unbridled power to bolster a team already riding the waves of success....
    All we need now is for our Rookies to harness that power, receive the right training/coaching to become elite NFL Athletes!
    ON PRIDE BABY!!!!....All the way from Wellington, New Zealand!!!!!!!!!

  • @alschbachb
    @alschbachb Месяц назад +29

    How can you not Root for this dude. Man Holmes and MCDC legit only draft Football players like they say they do.

  • @elizabethdale8566
    @elizabethdale8566 Месяц назад +34

    This young man is going to do very, very well, especially having his position coach and fellow players teaching him.

  • @michaelroberts6450
    @michaelroberts6450 Месяц назад +20

    The lions need to get his parents and sister in town . He would be given a renewed level energy and happiness with his family here, even just for a couple weeks. He has heartache just by his words. They've never seen him play a down make it happen lions that goes above football and it matters sometimes take care of your own.

  • @jayrhabal
    @jayrhabal Месяц назад +24

    Lions organization did it again. Drafting players that fits a winning culture we are building

  • @kngjames83
    @kngjames83 Месяц назад +25

    Already has the big body and mindset, once he learns the technique he will be a beast. He will learn from the best on this O line for sure

  • @Lionize728
    @Lionize728 Месяц назад +14

    Manu levels up our jumbo package.

  • @karenlepage-mindfulmaker
    @karenlepage-mindfulmaker Месяц назад +13

    Listening to him is making me cry. What a huge heart.

    • @donbur1553
      @donbur1553 Месяц назад +3

      Know why because you get it!!!Most don't

  • @beer2532
    @beer2532 Месяц назад +20

    He’s a football guy. Love it.

  • @praywarrior24
    @praywarrior24 Месяц назад +17

    All grit ...my guy belongs here. He is honest too. Gonna like this big fella . Blessings manu 🙏

  • @Mennydc
    @Mennydc Месяц назад +42

    Representing 🇨🇦 Let’s Go!!

  • @donafied
    @donafied Месяц назад +28

    That's probably a 2L bottle he's drinking from.

  • @florida1289
    @florida1289 Месяц назад +18

    Fan favorite already.
    We have 2 excellent G, this year so no need to rush him.

  • @mattlawson8516
    @mattlawson8516 Месяц назад +5

    Wow! I love this guys attitude. How could you not root for him? Hoping for the best for you! ONE PRIDE 🦁

  • @jamesalan1476
    @jamesalan1476 Месяц назад +2

    He speaks with a lot of intelligence and passion. Keep grinding Manu -- you can do it!

  • @jacobdouglas6521
    @jacobdouglas6521 Месяц назад +2

    Wow the character of Gio really stood out here. What an amazing human being

  • @shayman33
    @shayman33 Месяц назад +6

    My approach at work has always been to make myself valuable. Gio understands this and at a much younger age. He is gonna do just fine and make a great lion.

  • @scottvillian
    @scottvillian Месяц назад +10

    New jersey looks badass!

  • @SHow27712
    @SHow27712 Месяц назад +3

    Love this guys attitude, another great addition to the team! Well done, Holmes, well done!

  • @freedomthefreeman487
    @freedomthefreeman487 Месяц назад +2

    Manu was my draft “crush” this year pre draft when he hit the workout scene. His physical traits are insane. Trent Williams like. Going to have bookends for awhile in Detroit.

  • @dragondrew2000
    @dragondrew2000 29 дней назад +1

    Heart of a Lion

  • @BrianDriesenga
    @BrianDriesenga Месяц назад +2

    Love this guy also...this team is going to be fire. Arnold is amazing also!

  • @isaiahellison1320
    @isaiahellison1320 27 дней назад +1

    As his ex-teammate at UBC, this dude is going to be great in the NFL. no doubt.

  • @penultimate8643
    @penultimate8643 Месяц назад +2

    This guy is going to become a stud. Give him a year or two under these coaches and with these players and success will be inevitable 💪🦁

  • @ItsYoot
    @ItsYoot Месяц назад +1

    great attitude

  • @faauihunkin7168
    @faauihunkin7168 Месяц назад +1

    Welcome to Detroit proud brother ❤❤you got this 😊choohoo go Lions 🎉🎉

  • @ledpaul713
    @ledpaul713 Месяц назад +1

    Haven't seen a single minute of his UBC games, but already know this guy is my favorite pick of the draft.

  • @bradmomohara6376
    @bradmomohara6376 Месяц назад +4

    I hope we get to see him on the field soon.

  • @terencethomas5447
    @terencethomas5447 Месяц назад +1

    Damn Domination

  • @deborahhall5980
    @deborahhall5980 29 дней назад

    Can't wait to see him unleashed,welcome to the pride,you are definitely blue collar so this is a perfect fit.Lets go!

  • @devonpeters8205
    @devonpeters8205 Месяц назад +2

    Seems like a high character, driven young man. If he grows as everyone hopes, I think there’s a good chance he sees the field in around 3 years. 2 if he’s develops really fast. Would be awesome to see him on the left side with Penei on the right!

  • @TheEternalhunter
    @TheEternalhunter Месяц назад +7

    The BFG (Big Friendly Giant)

  • @talica19161
    @talica19161 Месяц назад +4

    Kind of player I want. Enjoys the game and not about the money.

  • @reagankonkle7480
    @reagankonkle7480 Месяц назад +7

    Dawg!

  • @BBBYpsi
    @BBBYpsi Месяц назад +1

    I really like his attitude

  • @seanmoore7168
    @seanmoore7168 Месяц назад +1

    reminds me alot of coach campbell. emotional but a football guy excited to see him improve

  • @DLIONSJR02
    @DLIONSJR02 Месяц назад

    Keep pushing big dawg 😤💪🏽 Your family is getting closer and closer to seeing you play a down of football 💪🏽💪🏽

  • @tomgray5481
    @tomgray5481 Месяц назад +1

    I could be selfish and say I hope he helps our Lions wow what an interview I’m hoping for HIM to succeed and if he helps our lions then that’s great too!

  • @jeffsmalarz7943
    @jeffsmalarz7943 Месяц назад +2

    I hope he works out. Him and sewell as the future would be awesome.

  • @TheSchmadz
    @TheSchmadz Месяц назад +1

    Gio definitely sounds like a Lion!

  • @user-pb8cy8oo6z
    @user-pb8cy8oo6z Месяц назад

    Gotta cheer for him

  • @jtom68
    @jtom68 20 дней назад

    BC boy doing his hometown proud

  • @bsmothers3219
    @bsmothers3219 Месяц назад +1

    Please, Please let this guy develop into a legitimate tackle in this league. He is very likable and driven

  • @thomshin2460
    @thomshin2460 Месяц назад +2

    He has me believing that he is going to work his way to being an all pro for years, I will have to mark my words.

  • @robysuryatama6662
    @robysuryatama6662 Месяц назад +1

    Belated happy birthday to your dad Manu.
    I believe it's a + on his scouting report when he is a family first guy. No wonder BH was in a hurry to grab him. His ceiling is high.

  • @TheSpeakEZPodcast
    @TheSpeakEZPodcast Месяц назад +1

    I’m a fan from this point on.

  • @davidfeldpausch7144
    @davidfeldpausch7144 Месяц назад +1

    Can't wait to see him play football 🏈

  • @BigCon51
    @BigCon51 Месяц назад +1

    This dude is not out here to play any games!! “Taking food from my family” “I don’t care about the money” that’s a mindset that can’t be defeated. I’m almost more pumped for him than Arnold.

  • @timd4789
    @timd4789 Месяц назад +1

    Gotta love this kid

  • @Cole-mb8dn
    @Cole-mb8dn Месяц назад

    Welcome to Detroit! He got the DAWG mentality.

  • @pattygrimes9188
    @pattygrimes9188 Месяц назад +5

    He raw but i hope it works out for him and the lions

    • @stevep-he8ct
      @stevep-he8ct Месяц назад +3

      the lions are the pefect team to bring out his talents

  • @jerodjones6846
    @jerodjones6846 Месяц назад +1

    Damn, I can see why BH traded up to get this dude! Hope he can develop and become a starter in the years to come alongside Sewell.

  • @BEEFSERPENT
    @BEEFSERPENT Месяц назад +3

    Hopefully he can get his family assuming they want to out to Detroit so they can finally see him play way more often now

    • @alfrednawrocki8061
      @alfrednawrocki8061 Месяц назад +2

      I can see the Lions paying his families way to see him play!!!!

  • @Kingandrew900
    @Kingandrew900 Месяц назад

    This guy has the right attitude.

  • @Hardball_MMA
    @Hardball_MMA Месяц назад +1

    Imagine running the rock behind this guy

  • @johngordon5168
    @johngordon5168 Месяц назад +4

    Him an Sewell on the same side Montgomery an Gibbs will each run for 1800 each in the same year. The Lions will ave 42 to points a game.

    • @kryer981
      @kryer981 Месяц назад

      I love that kind of thinking.

  • @NUrWildestDreamsAQHA
    @NUrWildestDreamsAQHA Месяц назад

    Easy to root for.

  • @stephenz.8700
    @stephenz.8700 Месяц назад +1

    Lions are making a push for a 3 yr window also, if they don’t win a championship or they do the looks are that they are drafting the line for the future offense and defense. I see the way the team is going to operate and I am okay with that. 😊

  • @Philc231
    @Philc231 Месяц назад

    Mature beyond his years . Hard to judge his age .

  • @tylerwilson8615
    @tylerwilson8615 Месяц назад +3

    I hope they put this monster at right guard lmao this offensive line gonna be SCARY

  • @WillA2oh6
    @WillA2oh6 Месяц назад +2

    Although we all love decker, I have a feeling this guy will replace him at left tackle. Penei and Gio reppin

    • @AlisonPratt-vc3os
      @AlisonPratt-vc3os Месяц назад +1

      Decker will retire a Lion. Gio will get reps but he’s not ready yet.

    • @kryer981
      @kryer981 Месяц назад +1

      @@AlisonPratt-vc3os May Decker retire a Lion with a Super Bowl ring.

  • @kaoskarl7656
    @kaoskarl7656 Месяц назад +9

    How about giving the questioner a cordless mic so we can hear their questions?

    • @BEEFSERPENT
      @BEEFSERPENT Месяц назад

      Shut up

    • @CReidTV
      @CReidTV Месяц назад +8

      We've been asking for years at this point.

    • @July.4.1776
      @July.4.1776 Месяц назад +4

      I would have thought after two extra home playoff games they could afford it. 🤔🤔🤔

  • @Ivypoison23
    @Ivypoison23 Месяц назад +2

    All of our linemen about to be rocking nose rings!!

  • @philhorn6011
    @philhorn6011 Месяц назад +2

    I can tell right now this guy is gonna be in the hall of fame

  • @jerichotonumaipea7429
    @jerichotonumaipea7429 Месяц назад

    His Canadian accent is precious lmao

  • @BryceBennettMusic
    @BryceBennettMusic Месяц назад

    We found our bookend right tackle

  • @raymondpetersen6155
    @raymondpetersen6155 Месяц назад

    I've been a Lions fan since they drafted Billy Sims! Never been this excited about this team. I'm not a hater, I like Goff but, I'd really like to see Hooker out there! Possibly the next Michael Vic!! GO LIONS!! 🙂

  • @frostman313
    @frostman313 Месяц назад +1

    Dude seems like he cud be a beast if he develops right but idk bout him being at LT over Sewell wen Decker is gone

  • @brianjeffries8712
    @brianjeffries8712 Месяц назад +1

    The more I see of this guy, the more I love him. He's going to be starting at LT soon.

  • @mikebell6513
    @mikebell6513 Месяц назад

    Imagine the young man on hockey skates ..

  • @stephenz.8700
    @stephenz.8700 Месяц назад

    Where is his family from?

  • @thebee0320
    @thebee0320 Месяц назад +2

    In 10 years from now, everyone will talk about how the chargers shoulda picked him at 5th overall.
    Goated

  • @tj-597
    @tj-597 Месяц назад

    Seems like a good guy,seemed a little winded during the interview. Hopefully his cardio is ok

    • @horsekfobster7823
      @horsekfobster7823 27 дней назад

      Yeah his cardio is fine, his nose was runny he’s definitely suffering from allergy season since it was extra rough this year. My nose was blocked and had me struggling to breathe a few days ago

    • @tj-597
      @tj-597 27 дней назад

      👍

  • @dcapobres
    @dcapobres Месяц назад

    Dude makes me nervous watching how nervous he is. I hope he catches his breath soon.

  • @JEllis-lu7vd
    @JEllis-lu7vd Месяц назад

    I’m looking forward to the day when 70,000 screaming fans inside Ford Field begin to chant GIO, GIO, GIO.

  • @foundscott9852
    @foundscott9852 Месяц назад

    Somebody needs to inform him, Penei will be the LT.

    • @Angelcynn_
      @Angelcynn_ Месяц назад +8

      He's just basing it off of what they have him repping in practice. He doesn't know the future plans the FO has.

    • @CJM23
      @CJM23 Месяц назад +11

      He still needs work at all positions, that's how you develop a good player

    • @chad0ch0
      @chad0ch0 Месяц назад +5

      Not necessarily. Lane Johnson has played RT for forever even though he's better than Mailata who plays LT for Philly, and their OL has been elite the whole time

  • @sideless5339
    @sideless5339 Месяц назад

    "Yeah I would love to see myself at Left Tackle as 59 and Penei at Right as 58."
    Wow that's cool- Hold up did he say Left Tackle? Young Buck talking about beating Penei? He sounds polite but he's a dog!

  • @laxXbro313
    @laxXbro313 Месяц назад +1

    Steal of the draft