ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH TOLU LASAKI
DEFENSIVE BACKS

Tolu Lasaki is entering his second season as the defensive backs coach for the Colorado Mines football program.

Last season, Lasaki led a group of defensive backs which accounted for 17 interceptions, including at least one in each contest. He also helped in the development of cornerback Grant Newton who earned Third Team All-Region accolades.

Lasaki is a 2002 graduate of Colorado Mines with a Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering and currently works as a test engineer. He also graduated from Smoky Hill High School in 1997 and lettered in football.

As a cornerback at Mines, Lasaki earned four letters, including two under current Head Coach Bob Stitt. During his four year career, he intercepted a school-record 15 passes in 41 games. Lasaki started 37 of those games.

One of his many playing highlights came during the Oredigger’s 52-45 overtime victory at Fort Hays State on Sept. 22, 2001. After rallying from 17 points down with 1:19 left to force overtime, Lasaki snagged the game-winning interception on the Tigers first overtime possession.