Eli Tuitama

Eli Tuitama is the all time leading rusher and starting running back for the East Carolina Pirates. Along with being the leading rusher, he is also the all time leading scorer, and holds just about every rushing record the school has to offer. Since taking over the starting job in 2018, he has had two consecutive seasons of over 1200 rushing yards, and over 10 touchdowns both seasons.
==Early Years==
Eli Tuitama attended Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda Maryland. Eli was one of the biggest athletes at his school as he ran track, wrestled, and of course played football. He was able to go to state finals in wrestling, as well as help lead his team to the playoffs. Many schools were recruiting him for a FB position, ECU recognized his ability as a power runner and recruited him to be a Running back. 
==Recruiting==
Eli Tuitama, despite fielding interest from in the state, and many top schools, committed to the East Carolina Pirates.
==College Career==
===Statistics===
Through the 2020 season, Eli Tuitama's statistics are as follows:
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Season 	Rushing 	Rushing 	Rushing 	Rushing 	Rushing 	Rushing 	Rushing 	Rushing 	Rushing 	 	 	 	
Season 	GP 	GS 	Att 	Yards 	Avg 	TD 	Fum 	 	 	 	 	 	
2016 	1 	0 	4 	15 	3.75 	1 	0 	 	 	 	 	 	
2018 	13 	12 	302 	1416 	4.69 	13 	0 	 	 	 	 	 	
2019 	13 	13 	255 	1232 	4.83 	20 	0 	 	 	 	 	 	
2020 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	 	 	 	 	 	
NCAA Career Totals 	27 	25 	561 	2663 	4.75 	34 	0 	 	 	 	 	 	
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