Walk-on Leads 11th Ranked Defense Premium Story
Hala Paongo
Hala Paongo
By Talo Steves
TBS Managing Editor
Date: Nov 7, 2006

From whipping post to starter, walk-on athletes can be the focus of a lot of ire from both fans and coaches. For Hala Paongo, BYU’s only senior defensive lineman, that has definitely been the case. The converted rugby player has had to work hard for every minute of playing time on his way to becoming the leader of the Cougar defensive line.

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