The Citadel Athletics

Nicknamed “Ol’ Reliable” by then coach John Sauer, Tuza was an offensive guard, linebacker and kicker for Citadel football teams from 1954-57 … he started in the fourth game of his freshman year and ran a string of 35 consecutive starts afterwards … as the kicker, he recorded 42 extra points and 12 field goals – including a then-school record 44-yarder against Wofford in 1956 … a four-year letterman, Tuza served as team co-captain in 1957 and was the first president of the school’s Block C Club … twice a member of the All-Southern Conference first team and once as a second-team member, Tuza earned Honorable Mention All-America honors his junior year … he was also named to the all-state squad after his senior campaign.