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Another Mustang in the NFL!!!!

Postby Hoofprint » Mon Aug 07, 2000 4:20 pm

Former SMU star Uzooma "Uzo" Okeke has landed in the training camp for the Chicago Bears.
<A HREF="http://www.chicagobears.com/players/uzoomaokeke.php3" TARGET=_blank>http://www.chicagobears.com/players/uzoomaokeke.php3</A>

Uzo lettered at SMU from 1989-92, first as a defensive end, and then as an offensive lineman. He bounced around between Shreveport of the Whatever Football League, and then in Canada.

They say he's up to 6-2 (that's a stretch, unless he's grown since he graduated) and 310 pounds -- meaning he's found his way to the weight room and the buffet table.

Uzo was one of the most popular players on the team when he was at SMU -- let's hope he sticks with the Bears.
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Re: Another Mustang in the NFL!!!!

Postby HorsePower » Mon Aug 07, 2000 7:02 pm

Good to see Uzo still playing. He could be a nice addition to the Bears' line.
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Re: Another Mustang in the NFL!!!!

Postby SMUPonyFan » Mon Aug 07, 2000 8:50 pm

That is great to hear. The more Ponies in the Pros, the better! I hope all works out for Uzo.

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Re: Another Mustang in the NFL!!!!

Postby PonyTales » Tue Aug 08, 2000 12:39 pm

The link Hoofprint posted says Uzo is 310 pounds. Was he that big in college? I know he was a good player, but I had no idea he was that big.
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Re: Another Mustang in the NFL!!!!

Postby WildHorse » Wed Aug 09, 2000 11:00 am

Conratulations, Uzo!

It's great to see an offensive lineman make it from SMU. Brannon Kidd made it for a brief time with the Indianapolis Colts a few years back, and I still believe Someone ought to give a tryout to Trey Bandy. I know he's coming off a hurt ankle (Achilles, I think), but the kid is huge and could make a coach really happy.

Best of luck to Uzo - keep an eye on the Bears.
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