Thor Salanoa
Fullback 33
Ht/Wt
6'
0"
|
240 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
Aiea, 
Hawaii
Roster Years
1983-1987


Personal

Parents are Faatautau and Susan...married to June Saelua...recruited by California, Oregon State, Hawai'i, San Diego State, UNLV, Utah State, Michigan State, Utah, Illinois, Tennessee, Air Force and Navy...majoring in business management.

Before BYU

Voted athlete of the year in '82...won eight letters at Radford High, four in football, two each in basketball and track...two-year all-star selection as tight end and running back...twice was an all-star selection as a basketball forward...won the high jump in the Oahu Interscholastic League Western Division...coached by the late John Velasco (BYU).

BYU Hall of Fame

Freshman Year 1983

Played with the jayvees and had one interception as a safety...saw some varsity special teams action.

Sophmore Year 1984

Moved to fullback in spring drills...backup fullback to Lakei Heiumuli...rushed for 72 yards on 15 carries and caught three passes for 24 yards.

Junior Year 1986

Moved to outside linebacker...second-team All-WAC selection...Wilson Diamond player of the game vs. Colorado State and UTEP...linebacker of the week against San Diego State...led linebackers with three QB sacks.

Senior Year 1987

Graduate Year

Redshirt Year 1985

Redshirted.

Medical Redshirt Year 1985

Redshirted.