Lewis & Clark College

Ito started at center on the offensive line all four years at Lewis & Clark, blocking for fellow Hall of Famer Dan Ruhl (All-American First-Team running back), as well as two running backs who averaged 100 yards per game. As a member of the last L&C football team to make the national playoffs, he was named First-Team Columbia Football League Offensive Line in both 1992 and 1993 and Honorable Mention in 1991.