University of Idaho Athletics

(Pronounced TWO-pooh-uh)

2011: Started six of the 10 games he played ... broke his hand midway through the season.

2010: Started 10 of 13 games at right guard as he dealt with a shoulder injury ... Vandals were 10th nationally in passing offense.

Previous: Was Palomar’s Lineman of the Year as a sophomore at starting center … helped team to 10-3 record in 2009 and No. 8 national ranking … first-team All-Southern Conference selection as a freshman ... played an integral role as a key blocker in Palomar’s successful run game, including a big evening in a 303-yard effort by the Comets in their season-opening 21-19 win over Southwestern on Sept. 6.

High school: All-City (Los Angeles), All-Marine League and pre-season High School All-American … also played basketball in high school, and maintained a 3.1 GPA

Personal: Son of Samuelu and Grace Tupua  ... Born Nov. 15, 1990, in Harbor City, Calif.