Fresno State: Big, mobile offensive lineman who has been a valuable contributor to the offensive line the past two years … should be a contender for postseason honors this season and in those to come ... saw time primarily at right guard and was one of the best in the WAC at that position … has a very bright future. (2001) A second-team All-WAC selection at right guard … played in all 14 games, starting 11 … took over the right guard position after the Wisconsin game, in which previous starter Victor Taifane injured his elbow … Tu’ua started every game the remainder of the year … behind Tu'ua and the rest of the offensive line, Fresno State totaled offensive numbers unparalleled in program history. (2000) Started in seven games at either right or left guard … along with center Rodney Michael and left tackle Joe Schey, he was one of three underclassmen who started on the line.
High School: Lettered in football all four years, playing on the offensive and defensive line … gave up no sacks his senior season.
Personal: Born Aug. 29, 1981, in San Francisco … parents names are Renee Peneueta and Fitu Tu’ua … full name is Fitu Masani Tu’ua II … has a sister, Tara.
