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buckeye247
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Great to hear,
Im glad someone has actually seen him play and said he looked good. Nice info on how he played in the biggest div. in fla.
Im glad someone has actually seen him play and said he looked good. Nice info on how he played in the biggest div. in fla.
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crazybuckfan40
Head Coach
Thanks for the write up. I didnt realize he played in the biggest division in Florida. That is some top notch competition. Make me even happier that he is a buckeye.
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buckeyeinfla
Bittersweet Symphony
he also practiced everyday against Richard Jackson who is a WR
going to ND...he was considered one of the top 5 WR's in our state this
year...not saying he will come in and start but he has some good
tools to get started with...just another unknown florida kid ala
chris gamble tressel found..it is no secret they went looking at
jackson and discovered CC..
going to ND...he was considered one of the top 5 WR's in our state this
year...not saying he will come in and start but he has some good
tools to get started with...just another unknown florida kid ala
chris gamble tressel found..it is no secret they went looking at
jackson and discovered CC..
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mcclellanatosu
GO BUCKS!
Anyone else think he is a little small? I mean 165 pounds and plays football in college? Thats freaking tiny. Any thoughts?
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I don't believe Teddy Ginn came into college weighing much more than that and he was considered the hands down #1 CB comng out of high school.
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He (TGII) was listed at 6'1", 165 lbs to CC's 6'1", 170 lbs
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He (TGII) was listed at 6'1", 165 lbs to CC's 6'1", 170 lbs
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Itownbrowns
Sophmore
I would'nt worry about his weight. He has decent height for a db and I'm sure they will pack on some muscle during his first year. If he has heart and speed they can teach him the rest.
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mcclellanatosu
GO BUCKS!
Definitely. I did notice that he was quite tall also. I was just asking if he was undersized (weight wise) comming in.
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2nd half of this article is about Chekwa and is very impressive:
http://the-ozone.net/football/2006/Signingday/smallchekwa.htm
http://the-ozone.net/football/2006/Signingday/smallchekwa.htm
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Orlando Sentinel
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<table border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="alt2" style="border: 1px inset ;"> Chimdi Chekwa, with parents Eunice (left) and Charles Chekwa, gives the "thumbs up" after signing to play for Ohio State on Wednesday. Chekwa was one of three East Ridge football players who signed letters of intent at a ceremony at the school's auditorium.
(TOM BENITEZ/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
February 1, 2006 </td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Chekwa realizes a dream
The East Ridge player, whose family is Nigerian, signs to go to Ohio State.
Buddy Collings | Sentinel Staff Writer
Posted February 2, 2006
CLERMONT -- The last time Charles Chekwa visited his homeland of Nigeria, he had to try again to explain to friends how our version of football works.
"It makes for an interesting discussion," Chekwa said, glancing down at his Nigerian-born wife, Eunice, as she chuckled. "They don't understand why it is called football when you only kick it once in a while. The first time I saw a game, I thought crossing the [goal] line should be worth at least 21 points if 11 men were going to be chasing after you."
The Chekwas comprehend all the rules now. And they understand the passion their son has for the game he grew up with. They saw it again Wednesday morning as they proudly took part in a National Signing Day ceremony at East Ridge High School.
Chimdi Chekwa, the Knights' standout cornerback, signed with Ohio State. He joins a growing legion of Nigerian names playing high-level football, including Green Bay Packers running back Samkon Gado and Philadelphia Eagles defensive end N.D. Kalu.
"I recognize Nigerians by their names when I see them on football rosters, and I can relate to them," said Chekwa, who began playing tackle football at age 11 in Louisiana.
He said he is probably the only Nigerian at East Ridge. But in the fast-growing melting pot of Clermont, he was just one of the guys -- one of the really fast guys -- when he went out for football as a ninth-grader.
Once teammates became like brothers, they sometimes kiddingly asked Chekwa to say the lengthy version of his Nigerian name. He knows better. His given name is so long, it elicits a locker room full of laughs every time.
"I don't say that anymore," he said with a smile Wednesday.
Chimdi got his chance to play football after an older brother, Ike, tackled the reluctance of their parents, who worried about injuries and time away from studies. Ike was allowed to play for New Orleans Shaw and went on to play receiver for Texas State.
Academics had to come first.
Charles, an associate professor in the master's program at Troy State University's Winter Park campus, came to the United States to further his education after fighting for the breakaway Biafra republic in the Nigerian Civil War (1967-70).
The first sports the Chekwa children were exposed to were those that Charles knew. He played professional soccer in Nigeria, but his children gravitated to the variety of sports available.
Uche, the oldest son, set 400-meter records in track in Louisiana.
One daughter, Blessing, is a senior basketball player for Mississippi State. Another, Nonye, is on the volleyball team at Lake-Sumter Community College.
"They have both nations in them," Charles said. "They were able to adjust."
Said Eunice Chekwa: "They are more American than Nigerian. That's all they know."
And they know football.
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<table border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="alt2" style="border: 1px inset ;"> Chimdi Chekwa, with parents Eunice (left) and Charles Chekwa, gives the "thumbs up" after signing to play for Ohio State on Wednesday. Chekwa was one of three East Ridge football players who signed letters of intent at a ceremony at the school's auditorium.
(TOM BENITEZ/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
February 1, 2006 </td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Chekwa realizes a dream
The East Ridge player, whose family is Nigerian, signs to go to Ohio State.
Buddy Collings | Sentinel Staff Writer
Posted February 2, 2006
CLERMONT -- The last time Charles Chekwa visited his homeland of Nigeria, he had to try again to explain to friends how our version of football works.
"It makes for an interesting discussion," Chekwa said, glancing down at his Nigerian-born wife, Eunice, as she chuckled. "They don't understand why it is called football when you only kick it once in a while. The first time I saw a game, I thought crossing the [goal] line should be worth at least 21 points if 11 men were going to be chasing after you."
The Chekwas comprehend all the rules now. And they understand the passion their son has for the game he grew up with. They saw it again Wednesday morning as they proudly took part in a National Signing Day ceremony at East Ridge High School.
Chimdi Chekwa, the Knights' standout cornerback, signed with Ohio State. He joins a growing legion of Nigerian names playing high-level football, including Green Bay Packers running back Samkon Gado and Philadelphia Eagles defensive end N.D. Kalu.
"I recognize Nigerians by their names when I see them on football rosters, and I can relate to them," said Chekwa, who began playing tackle football at age 11 in Louisiana.
He said he is probably the only Nigerian at East Ridge. But in the fast-growing melting pot of Clermont, he was just one of the guys -- one of the really fast guys -- when he went out for football as a ninth-grader.
Once teammates became like brothers, they sometimes kiddingly asked Chekwa to say the lengthy version of his Nigerian name. He knows better. His given name is so long, it elicits a locker room full of laughs every time.
"I don't say that anymore," he said with a smile Wednesday.
Chimdi got his chance to play football after an older brother, Ike, tackled the reluctance of their parents, who worried about injuries and time away from studies. Ike was allowed to play for New Orleans Shaw and went on to play receiver for Texas State.
Academics had to come first.
Charles, an associate professor in the master's program at Troy State University's Winter Park campus, came to the United States to further his education after fighting for the breakaway Biafra republic in the Nigerian Civil War (1967-70).
The first sports the Chekwa children were exposed to were those that Charles knew. He played professional soccer in Nigeria, but his children gravitated to the variety of sports available.
Uche, the oldest son, set 400-meter records in track in Louisiana.
One daughter, Blessing, is a senior basketball player for Mississippi State. Another, Nonye, is on the volleyball team at Lake-Sumter Community College.
"They have both nations in them," Charles said. "They were able to adjust."
Said Eunice Chekwa: "They are more American than Nigerian. That's all they know."
And they know football.
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SanClementeBuck
Heisman
A marvelous story of emerging from adversity, coming to our country and making a new life for this dynamic family.
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Patrick Bateman
Made Man
after hearing Tress gush about his man-to-man skills and recovery speed, I believe Chekwa will be a star here in time.
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