 Despite missing three games with an injury in 2001, Lua made 148 tackles (108 solo) with three sacks while averaging 13 stops a game, plus had three interceptions (one returned for a TD), four fumble recoveries, six forced fumbles and scored twice on blocked punts.He also was an outfielder on Indio's baseball team, hitting .485 with 11 home runs in 2001 to earn All-League honors for the second consecutive season.He then went on to hit .456 with 13 home runs and 38 RBIs in 2002.