Tom Tuipulotu
Running Back #46
Ht/Wt
5'
10"
|
199 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
San Mateo, 
California
Roster Years
1983-1987


Personal

Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Soakimi Tuipulotu...recruited by Oklahoma, Washington, California, San Diego State, Boise State and Hawai'i...majoring in business education.

Before BYU

Named to the San Mateo County All-Star team in '83...all-league in '82 and '83...selected Honorable Mention All-Bay Area in '83...also lettered in track at San Mateo High...coached by Buzz Williams.

BYU Hall of Fame

Freshman Year 1983

Leading rusher for jayvee...averaged 5.98 yards per carry and scored five touchdowns...saw limited varsity action.

Sophmore Year 1985

Second-leading rusher on the team with 587 yards...averaged a team-leading 6.52 yards per carry...had three touchdowns.

Junior Year 1986

Injured a knee during a spring scrimmage and missed the entire season.

Senior Year 1987

Graduate Year

Redshirt Year 1984

Redshirted.

Medical Redshirt Year 1984

Redshirted.



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