Until this weekend, Hinckley Ropati had logged just five carries for 19 yards in his career. But in one night, he put together 110 all-purpose and became the key role player in a must-win situation.
| Updated: 9:26 p.m.Hinckley Ropati could tell it was a joke. But when he was asked to introduce himself to the television cameras thrust in his face in the postgame madness, he figured playing along with the bit couldn’t hurt.And while everyone laughed around him, it was probably a good time for an introduction. Because for many fans,was the first time ever hearing about the junior college transfer who has spent the past three years in relative obscurity.
The short answer: Ropati started the year as the fifth-string running back and an afterthought in a room stocked with Chris Brooks, Lopini Katoa, Miles Davis and Mason Fakahua. “Obviously we had some backs do down,” Ropati said. “Miles, CB and Mason, I had to step up and do anything to help the team win.”
Yet, in 2020, he tore his ACL during his first season at BYU. A year later, he redshirted as Tyler Allgeier took the reins and had a 23-touchdown season. And this year, BYU brought in Brooks as a transfer to stabilize the room.“I remember watching his JUCO film, the guy was electric,” quarterback Jaren Hall said. “... He is such an explosive guy. I’m excited he showed it tonight.”
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