Tuika Tufaga
#49
Class: Senior
Position: Defensive Line
HT/WT: 6’2’’ / 285 lbs
2009:
2008:
Played in 13 games...tallied eight tackles, including 0.5 TFL...recovered a fumble in road win over nationally ranked Fresno State (Oct. 4)...had a season-high four tackles, including three solo, in win against Louisiana Tech (Oct. 11)... missed only game of the season at New Mexico State (Nov.
.2007:
- Enrolled at Hawaii and Redshirted
2004-2006:
Went on an LDS Missions to Atlanta
2002-03:
Played two seasons for Division II New Mexico Highlands (2002-03)...named honorable mention all-conference as a freshman and sophomore
Started at DT, making 46 tackles for a team that went 0-22 for the two seasons spent there
Prep:
A 2002 graduate of Kahuku High School on O`ahu...member of back-to-back state championship squads (2000 and '01)...also part of three league championship teams...honorable all-state selection as a senior and two-time all-league pick.
Personal:
Born July 27, 1985, in Kailua, Oahu...a sociology major...has two brothers and one sister...parents are Lima and So`o Tufaga of Laie, HI.
Fun Facts:
- Commited to Utah out of High School
- Uncle is Junior AhYou
- High School teammate of current Warriors Inoke Funaki and Viliami Nauahi
- New Mexico Highlands’ logo looks like a cross between Hawaii’s UH and Wyoming’s Cowboy
See Related Stories:
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http://starbulletin.com/2003/11/27/sports/story8.html
http://starbulletin.com/2002/02/06/sports/story4.html
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Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Tuika Tufaga