Pacific Islanders change the face of football in Utah

Decades after Polynesian families arrived and put down roots in Utah, children in their community can’t escape the influence of the sport — it’s in their blood.

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The glow from the big screen will shine on a framed poster of Merrill and the rest of his young teammates.

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