Tuineau alipate biography channel
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News | Minnesota Vikings – vikings.com
EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings are mourning the passing of former linebacker Tuineau Alipate.
The Tonga native who grew up in California passed away Friday at the age of 54.
Alipate played all 16 games for the Vikings in 1995, contributing on special teams and as a reserve on defense. He also appeared in eight games for the New York Jets in 1994.
After playing high school football at James Logan in Union City, California, Alipate joined the Washington State Cougars. He closed his college career bygd forcing a key fumble late in a 24-22 win in the Aloha Bowl.
Alipate's professional football career began in the Canadian Football League with the Saskatchewan Roughriders (1989-91) and Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1991).
Alipate was frequently involved in community appearances bygd Vikings Legends.
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Katie Ryan '13 posted five top-five hurdles finishes at conference meets while at UST. Her dad, Terry Ryan, is general manager for the Minnesota Twins. (Photo by Mark Brown)
It's not easy to make a name for yourself, especially when you are a proud member of a prominent sports family. But thanks to good parenting and self-awareness, these Tommies are busy forging their own identities.
Katie Ryan said that her somewhat common last name helped her stay “under the radar” during her hurdling career at St. Thomas. That was helpful at times given her father Terry Ryan’s high visibility as the Minnesota Twins’ general manager.
She expressed sentiments similar to the other seven student-athletes when she explained that while she is proud of her father and his accomplishments, she wants to make her own name. “I want to be known for the hard work I put in, and not just being Terry Ryan’s daughter,” she said.
“My dad never put pressure on my brother and me. He ju
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2012 • JUNIOR SEASON: Did not see any game action • moved from quarterback to tight end prior to 2012 spring practice.
2011 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Did not see any game action.
2010 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Did not see any game action.
2009: Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Bloomington Jefferson High School (Minn.) • ranked as the No. 2 player in the state of Minnesota by Rivals.com • ranked as the No. 11 quarterback and the No. 128 player in the nation by ESPN.com • No. 19 'pro-style' quarterback in the country, according to Rivals.com • No. 31 quarterback in the nation, according to Scout.com • earned three-star rankings from both Scout and Rivals • took part in the Under Armour All-America Game • standout athlete in both football and basketball • passed for 1,422 yards (14 touchdowns) and rushed for 201 yards (six touchdowns) in 2008 • completed 51.3 percent of his passes as a senior •