Faaiu finds new home in Laramie and UW football

LARAMIE -- Tavita Faaiu had no intention to play football at the University of Wyoming.

Faaiu is from American Samoa and grew up in San Francisco.

He hadn’t been to a lot of places in the United States other than California.

UW called last winter and asked if he’s like to come out for a visit.

“Honestly, I just came for the trip,” said Faaiu, a 6-foot-3, 250-pound defensive end. “I wanted to use a...