Len Matela

Post by **ZiggyZoomba** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 12:20 pm

I had a nice conversation with Len yesterday. He sent me a couple of photos of him playing against Michael Huger's team. I plan to have an "official" interview with him soon. If anyone has any questions for this former Falcon standout, post them here. He's a regular reader of the site and I'll make sure to get them answered for you.

Lenny is easily recognizable... Huger is #14 (with the headband). According to Len, Huger is on his way out... he's in his mid to late 30's and is on the verge of retirement. "The Maestro!!"

able1 · Post by **able1** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 7:50 pm

Ahh, the days of pickup games at the rec. I played across from Huger quite a few times. He seemed even quicker up close and personal like that

So, who all remembers the game in '91/92 (UT I think, but not 100% sure) when he went end to end with about 6 secs on the clock to hit a baseline jumper and win the game? Good times.

redskins4ever · Post by **redskins4ever** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:00 pm

Huger was my JR. Falcons coach!

TG1996 · Post by **TG1996** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:03 pm

able1 wrote: So, who all remembers the game in '91/92 (UT I think, but not 100% sure) when he went end to end with about 6 secs on the clock to hit a baseline jumper and win the game? Good times.

I remember in Feb. 1993 when he hit a baseline jumper with that much left or less to beat Kent 49-48...

able1 · Post by **able1** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:20 pm

That could be the game I was thinking of. I wasn't sure if he was done in '92 or '93.

Buddy Urban Larranaga · Mon Mar 07, 2005 12:10 am

I heard a rumor that Matela is caving in and getting married sometime this year. The girl must have fell in love with his moves down low.