LA Times · Mar 31, 2017
Is a freshman already winning USC's battle for defensive tackle?
Defensive lineman Marlon Tuipulotu (51) of Independence Central in Oregon chases after running back Eno Benjamin during a West team practice leading up to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio. (Shotgun Spratling / Los Angeles Times)More so than any departing USC player — more so than a lot of current players — the Trojans love to talk about Stevie Tu’ikolovatu, the 25-year-old defensive tackle transfer who became one of the defense’s best players last season.
Tu’ikolovatu is mentioned several times in interviews during spring ball.