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2009 (Sophomore): Played in all 12 contests, including one start, and racked up 13 stops (four solo), including 2½ for loss, 1½ sacks, one forced fumble and a blocked kick...In season-opening win at Colorado (Sept. 6), saw second half action as part of CSU's defensive line rotation, helping to hold the Buffs to 29 yards rushing...Made his first career start in 35-20 win vs. Nevada (Sept. 19), opening as a defensive end in a 3-4 alignment...Saw significant playing time in conference-opening loss at No. 19 BYU (Sept. 26)...In second quarter of bitter 31-29 loss at Idaho (Oct. 3), broke through on a PAT attempt to block the kick, which was returned 75 yards by Elijah-Blu Smith, but an offsides flag nullified the play...In last-second loss at New Mexico (Nov. 21), made three significant second-half plays; first, blocked a PAT late in the third quarter to hold the Lobos' lead at 23-21, then sacked Donovan Porterie on back-to-back plays in the fourth quarter, forcing a fumble recovered by UNM on the second takedown, with CSU protecting a 27-23 lead...In 17-16 loss vs. Wyoming (Nov. 27), combined to drop Alvester Alexander for a 2-yard loss, forcing an eventual second-quarter punt. 2008 (Freshman): Played in all 13 games, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20), as a reserve defensive lineman...Recorded one tackle...Made his college debut in season opener vs. Colorado (Aug. 31)...Saw second-quarter action on the defensive line in victory vs. Houston (Sept. 20), and considerable snaps on defense at Cal (Sept. 27)...Played much of the game vs. TCU (Oct. 11). 2007: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. High School: Played tight end and defensive line at Highland High School in Gilbert, Ariz. ...Attended HHS as a junior and senior...Named all-region and honorable mention all-state as a senior by the Arizona Republic...Led the team with 25 receptions for 260 yards and four touchdowns, and also paced the Hawks with seven quarterback sacks...Finished the season with 49 total tackles (24 solo) in addition to recovering two fumbles and deflecting two passes...Played his first two seasons at Life School, a college preparatory institution in Mesa, Ariz., before the school disbanded its football program...All told, lettered four years in football, three in basketball and three in track. Personal: Given name Nuku Mo Vaha'i Latu...Born Sept. 3, 1989, in Mesa, Ariz. ...Son of Siaki and Kulalita Latu...Has one brother and one sister...Cousin, Deuce Lutui, played for USC and currently starts for the Arizona Cardinals...Another cousin is former NFL return man and two-time Pro Bowler Vai Sikahema...A communications studies major...Hometown: Mesa, Ariz.
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