Lou,
The Saka quote “I want my degree to mean something” is pure gold.Louie, Probably my favorite interview from you in a while. I especially like the part where he was talking about people questioning his commitment all along, great
Punny that you mentioned that. I talked to Anto about his name a little bit. Usually, Nigerian names mean something, but in his case Anto is just a shortened version of Anthony, and he doesn't know if Saka means anything in Nigerian. I said that, regardless, he has the perfect name for a DE. He replied, "Yeah, yeah, I know. I've been hearing that my whole life."Looking forward to seeing him Saka bunch of QBs.
Wish there were more highly rated recruits who are as focused on academics and appreciate the campus/proximity to Chicago.
But this is why the staff needs to go after more recruits who are children/grandchildren of Nigerian/African immigrants, as the parents at least tend to value education pretty highly.
I would think he and the staff are well aware of this cultural trait.Good advice. Someone needs to pass that on to Coach Ayeni.
I would think he and the staff are well aware of this cultural trait.
I can name the only one whose family was from GhanaYa think? NU trivia - name 5 Nigerians that played for the Cats. Spelling counts!
Thank god they use nicknamesI can name the only one whose family was from Ghana
I can name the only one whose family was from Ghana
You did so well getting the players of Nigerian descent that I’m surprised you did not get the other answer.Although he was born and raised in Indiana, Prince Kwateng’s parents are from Ghana, And he still has a lot of family there. I remember the first time I was in the West Lot and the Kwateng Family showed up in this black car that looked like the size of an aircraft carrier and had flags from Ghana on the front like you would expect from the ambassador or something.David Nwabuisi
Lou Ayeni
Ikechuku Ndukwe
Ifeadi Odenigbo
Godwin Igwebuike
David Ngene
One of them is probably from Ghana and I think I’m forgetting someone else. My mind is blank but I’m vaguely recalling a RB turned CB who played for the Browns.
In retrospect, the Nigerians have been good players for us. Four made it to the league and Nwabuisi made it as far as Fitz and Paddy Fisher. Maybe he’s the Ghana player. If we aren’t already specifically targeting them, we should, and in any case we should recruit a lot more of them. They have a strong work athletic not just on the field but in the classroom with parents that instill an deep appreciation for academics. Having Lou on the staff ought to give us an added advantage.
Here are a few more:David Nwabuisi
Lou Ayeni
Ikechuku Ndukwe
Ifeadi Odenigbo
Godwin Igwebuike
David Ngene
One of them is probably from Ghana and I think I’m forgetting someone else. My mind is blank but I’m vaguely recalling a RB turned CB who played for the Browns.
In retrospect, the Nigerians have been good players for us. Four made it to the league and Nwabuisi made it as far as Fitz and Paddy Fisher. Maybe he’s the Ghana player. If we aren’t already specifically targeting them, we should, and in any case we should recruit a lot more of them. They have a strong work athletic not just on the field but in the classroom with parents that instill an deep appreciation for academics. Having Lou on the staff ought to give us an added advantage.
Here are a few more:
Chi Chi Ariguzo
Omar Conteh (maybe?)
David Oredugba
Adetomiwa Adebawore
Here are a few more:
Chi Chi Ariguzo
Omar Conteh (maybe?)
David Oredugba
Adetomiwa Adebawore
Great job guysZ. I thought Tomi A. would have been the first one mentioned. He was the first to introduce our signees. I view him as a leader on next years squad, most likely a captain. Really need to see him step up. Let’s get his brother in Purple as well!
Venric as well… from his NU bio:
“ Venric Emeka-Wococha Mark”