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UW’s ‘carpool mom,’ Tani Tupou, makes NFL debut with the Seahawks

Tani Tupou, an undrafted free agent, made his debut as the Seahawks’ rookie fullback on Sunday, playing 10 snaps in Seattle’s 12-10 victory over Miami. Beats a day of playing “carpool mom” for his Husky teammates.

Tupou was one of Washington’s most respected senior leaders last season, and UW coach Chris Petersen said Monday he’s happy for the Huskies’ former starting defensive end.

“I think it’s great,” Petersen said. “I have a hard time describing him because I think that kid, he grows up in this area to come to Washington and then gets to play for the pro team … and what he meant to the team (at UW last year).