I'm sure he prayed that night. "I wrecked it within two weeks, so I didn't get another one till my sophomore year-a 2000 Chevy Impala.". the Rotary Club and asked Mr. Okoye, Amobi Okoyeâs Dad, to stand to be recognized; that they were strong in their book program and starting today boxes would be out in the Annex asking for donated books; and Amobi also took doctors and medical equipment who volunteered services; and upon questions, Mr. Okoye stated that this was very dear to him as his first goal was to become a ⦠âMy dad was big on (my) going to Harvard, and I was big on playing football⦠Not to downgrade Harvard, but Louisville had the best of both worlds for me as far as athletics and academic-wise.â â Amobi Okoye. HOUSTON -- There has been an age-old newspaper staple: "Local Boy Does Good" was the standard, cliche headline. "I just got it during Thanksgiving and lifted it up, a 12-inch lift so it's like a Tonka truck. Un article de Wikipédia, l'encyclopédie libre. It was gathered that the incident occurred late Friday in Sapele, Delta State. "Fine..." Okoye finished scribbling on the photo Tim brought with him and Tim walked calmly back down the stairs of the tower. "Harvard, among other Ivy league schools, sent me letters to go play football there. A week after reaching his goal of getting drafted by the Texans (at 19, he was the youngest NFL player to be drafted) in 2007, Okoye bought a Range Rover. "Because it's old school, you've got to make sure to drive it at least once a week," he says. 10 pick in the 2007 draft. -Amobi Okoye - Igbo-Akin Ayodele - Yoruba. So my occupation cost me the wreck," he laughs. At 12, Amobi Okoye emigrated from Nigeria to Alabama, and tested into the ninth gradeâtwo years above his age. For his prom, Okoye got to drive his dad's new ride. Login into Facebook. Amobi sat down with us prior to the Texans final game of the season versus the Chicago Bears. ", 2010 Toyota Tundra Rating: 10 Earl Cochran. "It's comfortable to drive in and ride in. Okoye's other daily driver is his 2010 Toyota Tundra, which has satellite TV and gets a perfect 10. Could you say 'To Tim, from your bestest buddy, Amobi Okoye?'" It's the first four-door Porsche and my first 'sports car,'" Okoye says, emphasizing the last two words. Earl Cochran . selon les recommandations des projets correspondants. For the prom, my date had her own license," Okoye cracks up mid-sentence. Vous pouvez partager vos connaissances en l’améliorant (comment ?) "The back streets into the city from my neighborhood-it has clear roads and no traffic.". "She was old enough to have a license and so it worked out. Vaidisova finished the year ranked No. At 6-foot-1 and 315 pounds, Amobi Okoye blends into a crowded field of gridiron players. When I first moved here, the humidity and heat almost killed me, so I got the front windows tinted. He graduated with a Psychology degree from the University of Louisville and got drafted in 2007 to play as the defensive tackle for the Houston Texans. I could go ahead and make the turn because the guy was far away. Anyway, Alan Branch is the most NFL ready right now. Houston: Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville. 1 / 10th. 2 talking about this. Koobs was also high on defensive tackle Amobi Okoyeâs performance at his reduced weight. "People used to ask me about that, and I tell them I love mine. With all the upgrades, the Monte Carlo is now worth $50,000 and Okoye is very conscious about maintaining it. A.S. What are your fondest memories of living in Nigeria? ", He paid only $2000 for it and put in a 502 engine, changed the seats and added a personal logo on the hood, which he says, "you see very clearly when you walk up close to it, but when you're far away you can't see it. If you havenât yet heard of Amobi Okoye, then you donât read the sports pages or watch ESPN. Rating: 10 77, up from No. Log in or register to post comments; In reply to MSU by naijablue. Earl Cochran Sr. Earl Cochran Sr. See more ⦠âCâmon, guys. "I bought her a white Mercedes, the van SUV. This picture brings me pure joy. ", Okoye gives the Range Rover, which is one of his daily drivers, a 9 rating. Now Okoye wants to become the first player to beat encephalitis. "Being the youngest player to get drafted to the National Football League in college and always having to deal with being young, young, young, young. ", 2007 Lexus LS 460 L By clicking Sign Up, you agree to the  Terms of Use. Houston (2007-10), Chicago (2011-12) All-Pro Seasons: None. WR Jacoby Jones Lane (Tenn.) 6-3 / 210. The coaches and offensive players say heâs a lot quicker and harder to handle. Create New Facebook Account. Earl Cochran. In Houston it takes an average of 20 minutes to get to a majority of places. 1979 Chevrolet Monte CarloRating: 10 Amobi Okoye, né le 10 juin 1987 dans l'État d'Anambra[2], probablement Lagos[3] (Nigeria), est un joueur nigérian de football américain qui évolue au poste de defensive tackle. I call it an Amobilizer," he laughs. Battle Red Bag. There was a bit of irony for the future NFL player, in how he got into a car accident just two weeks after he got the Camry. Seth. At 12, Okoye was the youngest student in his high school. The Buzz: He's 3rd straight 1st-round DL for Texans. I like the fact that it's so huge and it has a lot of trunk space and it's still very fast.". DT Amobi Okoye Louisville 6-2 / 287. All I have to do is get it serviced, and that's it. Amobi Okoye was born in Anambra State and is the youngest player to ever be selected in the first round of the NFL Draft at only 19 years old. Amobi Okoye, of all people, holds an NFL record that may never be broken. Car he learned to drive in I canât recall when this picture was taken but I remember what was going on here. â Luister direct op jouw tablet, telefoon of browser naar Walking Miracle van SC Featured - geen downloads nodig. He has the size and the strength to make an immediate impact; however, I feel as time progress, Amobi Okoye will be the better pro. The cash guarantee is a 12.6-percent increase over what the No. At 19, Amobi Okoye became youngest player drafted in NFL history as the Texans No. It's big on the inside. He has amazing athleticism, great brains, is huge ⦠We beat the Patriots at the end of season, and if the Jets had lost to the Colts and everything happened as it should have happened, we would have been in the playoffs," he says, adding he is looking forward to another great season. Mine is very, very faithful to me. Okoye was born in Nigeria and moved to Huntsville, Alabama, when he was 12. I wanted to buy a sedan, but she said she wanted a van for her back. The Lexus LS 460 L is the second car Okoye bought after he got drafted into the NFL. "The look is unique. 10 player received last season.
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