I know Lolotai is third on the depth chart behind Solomon Elimimian, the WAC’s Preseason Defensive Player of the Year, and Brashton Satele. I’m lousy at hitting predictions, but my gut feeling - and I do have an ample gut - is that defensive end Alasi Toilolo and middle linebacker Mana Lolotai will do special things by the end of the season. Last year, it was Daniel Libre who broke thorugh. Remember when everyone thought Reagan Mauia’s career was over as a nose tackle when he was assessed an unsportsmanlike penalty against Michigan State in 2005? To beat the heat, quarterback Brent Rausch shaved his head:Įvery year there are a couple of bottom-of-the-depth-chart players who emerge as impact players.
