I don't know Mr. Morrella enough to say loads about him, but I do have one experience that showed me how important he is to FIRST.
At SVR, I was in a particularly bad mood since my team was caught in a huge losing streak. After one match where our alliance was left with practically nothing, I lost my grip on everything and proceeded to do something very unsportsmanlike and non-gracious professionalist (no, it wasn't the finger). Fortunately, Mr. Morrella was RIGHT THERE to see me do this; he pulled me aside and really set my mind back on track.
After this whole incident, I think I really discovered more of what FIRST is all about. Mr. Morrella, I salute you!
Oh yeah, and if he ever gives you a motivational talk and asks what your favorite sport is, DO NOT say fencing
