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Ryan Gomes of the Minnesota Timberwolves

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | May 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Ryan Gomes when he was a Celtic

Ryan Gomes is a player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the NBA and is of Cape Verdean descent. Gomes almost didn’t get picked in the 2005 NBA draft because the scouts thought he wasn’t quite the right size or have the right abilities but the Celtics decided to take a chance on him because they felt he had a strong work ethic and a great track record, and they weren’t disappointed. » Read more…

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Nazr Mohammed - Charlotte Bobcats

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | May 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Nazr Mohammed - Charlotte Bobcats

Nazr Tahiru Mohammed is a center and power forward for the Charlotte Bobcats. At 6 ft 10 in and 250 lb he is a formidable character on the court. Surprising agile for his height and weight, he manages to be quick footed on the courts, moving with great agility. A consistent free-thrower (he averaged 78.5% in the 2005-2006 season), he is also aggressive in rebounds. » Read more…

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Madieu Williams - Minnesota Vikings

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | May 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Madieu Williams - Minnesota Vikings

Madieu Williams is one of the highest paid safeties in the NFL today, thanks to a deal that he signed earlier this year with the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings signed a 6-year, $33 million contract with him in the hopes that he will help build their pass coverage. » Read more…

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NFL Draft 2008 Recruits Some Africans

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

NFL Draft 2008 Recruits Several Africans

Well the NFL Draft was very exciting with lots of unexpected drafts and trades. My focus was on the Africans in the Draft. How many of them made it? » Read more…

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2008 NFL Draft Watch: Kenny Iwebama

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Kenny Iwebema

Kenny didn’t start playing football in Texas until high school, which is way late by Texas standards. That didn’t stop him from proving to be an extremely effective player once he started. His list of awards proves that you can be good regardless of when you start. » Read more…

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2008 NFL Draft Watch: Frank Okam

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Frank Okam

Franklin Nonyelu Okam is a Nigerian who was a member of the Bednarik Award, Lombardi Award, and the Outland Trophy watch lists in 2007. A three-time All-Big 12 Conference selection, he is a strong run defender who has helped his team, the Longhorns, rank sixth in rush defense and finish third nationally. » Read more…

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2008 NFL Draft Watch: Jeff Otah

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Jeff Otah

It is interesting to note that while at William Penn High School, Otah didn’t start in football, but in basketball where he lettered twice. While he was there, he was convinced by his coach to join the football team where he played so well that the coach had him play as a starter for that solitary year. » Read more…

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2008 NFL Draft Watch: Xavier Adibi

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Xavier Adibi - Virginia Tech Hokies

Xavier Adibi is the kind of player that gets hurt in a game on Monday, and comes back on Thursday to make 8 tackles, including 2 sacks. That’s the kind of player you want in the NFL. He was part of the Hokies most successful linebacker tandems and some have called him one of the best linebackers in college football. His speed is an asset to any team, as is his ability to rush effectively. Speculation is that he will make it to the second round only but that remains to be seen. » Read more…

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Claude Makélélé Sinda -Chelsea’s Star Defensive Midfielder

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Claude Makelele

Claude Makelele Sinda is a defensive midfielder for Chelsea F.C. in the Barclay Premiere League. He is known as one of the greatest defensive midfielders in the game. The position has since earned the nickname “The Makélélé Role,”. A consistent defender, he has enabled his teamates to move the ball forward with great success. » Read more…

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Gibril Wilson - From a Giant to a Raider

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Jabril Wilson

Gibril Wilson | Oakland Raiders | Safety | #28 » Read more…

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Victor Abiamiri - Philadelphia Eagles

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Victor Abiamiri

Victor Abiamiri | Philadelphia Eagles | Defensive End |#78 » Read more…

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