Iapani Laloulu Feels Honored, Not Pressured to Follow Jackson Powers-Johnson
If you asked most young offensive linemen in college football, following in the footsteps of a Rimington Trophy winner would be intimidating. But that’s not the case for Iapani ‘Poncho’ Laloulu. In fact, it’s far from it. The sophomore earned his first college start at center in Oregon’s 45-6 win over the Liberty Flames in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, a game that also signified a passing of the torch. With each snap of the ball he stepped into the legacy that Jackson Powers-Johnson added to before him. A legacy of great center play at Oregon. The Honolulu, Hawaii native is attacking his new role in O...