BLACKSBURG – Senior LB Andrew Motuapuaka has been named one of five finalists for the 2017 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award, the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced Tuesday. The honor is presented annually to the most outstanding Polynesian college football player that epitomizes great ability and integrity.
Motuapuaka was named third-team All-ACC after finishing the regular season ranked second on Tech’s defense and tied for 13th in the ACC with 85 total tackles. The Virginia Beach, Virginia native trails only CB Greg Stroman for the team lead in passes defended with seven and has racked up 10.