To understand the rise of every NFL star, one must dive deeper into the roots they belong to. The maxim is no different for Solomon Tuliaupupu, the 24-year-old football stalwart. His journey toward the quintessential path of college football has been a byproduct of his parents’, especially his legendary father, coach Turnbull Tuliaupupu’s instilled inspiration in his veins.

The family heritage he possesses has been the resolute backbone of his terrific deliveries on the field. Before the sports mogul signs up for a brand new season on the defensive lineup as a red-shirt senior after a quick bounce back from injuries, let’s get on an inquisitive pursuit of learning more about his familial influence on such an enviable career.

Who are Solomon Tuliaupupu’s parents?

Tuliaupupu came through a whirlwind ride in the realm of football. At a very early age, he started to ooze out the quality of a good sportsman. Thanks to his superior blood connection. Dad Turnbull Tuliaupupu’s stupendous journey as a college football player and the current football coach and personal trainer has been a booster to the young athlete’s rousing career. From offering the child a healthy sports environment to taking him to his dream visit to the Notre Dame Stadium in the budding stage of his career, the most sought-after South Californian mentor has done an elite job as a father, a caregiver, and an ultimate luminary in his son’s life.

During the career-shaping trip, a young Tuliaupupu crossed paths with a few polarising figures in the industry including linebackers coach Clark Lea and defensive coordinator Mike Elko, and the event was a game-changer in his line. ”They made a big impression on him. They emphasized the fact that it was good that we came out and actually got to experience it. A lot of times people say they know Notre Dame, but it’s only second hand, but to go there and experience it is indescribable,”, a thrilled dad, Turnbull Tuliaupupu exclaimed his take on the massive move afterward.

The Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei product also received a major endorsement from his mother, Rosana, who has been deeply nuts about his son’s career. During his rookie days, the prodigy was able to garner offers from the leading schools all across the country. But his mother had a very specific wish to see him at Stanford and infused the drive for it in him as well. The upshot? He ended up bagging a scholarship from them as a landmark life event a few years back. Rosana used to keep keen eyes on Tuliaupupu’s studies simultaneously and often frowned at him whenever he was spotted idling much time away in an NCCA Football video game.

That’s how balanced and quality parenting and the heritage football domain in the family led him higher on his ladder.

Now, let’s quickly scoop out his marquee transition from Stanford to USC.

Why did he choose USC over Stanford?

Rosana’s fascination propelled the young Linebacker to hold on to Stanford, his childhood dream school, for a significant period. But as he developed both professionally and mentally, a host of elevating offers started to hit him at a random pace.

Tuliaupupu held Stanford with very high regard since he got the offer. While initially he was a bit doubtful about his future and the ability to stand out, after knowing about their program, he seems convinced that they are legend makers. He also owes a lot to coach Hansen whom he was following for a long. ‘‘I will work for it and earn my position’: this is how the 24-year-old viewed his growth years in Stamford. But gradually, USC came into his sphere with a greater offer.

He was already seeking out other programs at that time, but what made him choose the Trojans was their the then situation that called for a solid linebacker at the Pac-12 powerhouse. Despite injury cutting his active tenure short in USC, the exceptional footballer was able to bring that extra push to the Trojans that they have awaited for years.

Now, we all are looking forward to getting a more honed session from the 6 ft 3 in gigantic star.

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