Starting off the summer countdown to kickoff with 6'3" 215# linebacker Isaac Ukwu. Isaac joins the Dukes from Upper Marlboro, MD, who lists Computer Science as his intended major.

Ukwu bio: http://www.jmusports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=13474

(05-26-2017 06:30 AM)Wear Purple Wrote:  Starting off the summer countdown to kickoff with 6'3" 215# linebacker Isaac Ukwu. Isaac joins the Dukes from Upper Marlboro, MD, who lists Computer Science as his intended major.

Ukwu bio: http://www.jmusports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=13474

He's got a good frame for a freshman linebacker, wonder if he will redshirt or be used on special teams?

(05-26-2017 07:12 AM)PurpleRain Wrote:  

(05-26-2017 06:30 AM)Wear Purple Wrote:  Starting off the summer countdown to kickoff with 6'3" 215# linebacker Isaac Ukwu. Isaac joins the Dukes from Upper Marlboro, MD, who lists Computer Science as his intended major.

Ukwu bio: http://www.jmusports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=13474

He's got a good frame for a freshman linebacker, wonder if he will redshirt or be used on special teams?

We have good depth on Defense so I would imagine they would bring him along slowly. Seems like a really bright kid and going to be a nice contributor in a season or two.

This is an awesome thread idea WP.

I'm looking forward to counting them down!

(05-26-2017 08:28 AM)Rock House Duke Wrote:  This is an awesome thread idea WP.

I'm looking forward to counting them down!

Good. I hope Dukes fans will participate. It is also a good opportunity to review seasons of the past (or players with that jersey number from the past). For instance, the 1999 JMU Football season I'm sure many can remember...

-started off with a 47-0 loss at Blacksburg
-Dukes then reeled off 7 straight wins
-finished losing 3 of the last 4, including a 1st round NCAA playoff game at Troy
-finished 7-1 in conference (A10 at the time)
-Curtis Keaton netted 1,719 yards rushing for the season (5.5 yards per carry is pretty darn good)

http://www.jmusports.com/schedule.aspx?p...hedule=277

Keaton would then go on to be drafted in the 4th round by the Cincinnati Bengals, #97 overall.

The '99 game was Michael Vick's first game. The thing I remember most of that beatdown, was getting down to the Tech 15 yard line on a long run by Keaton early in the 1st quarter. By the time our drive was over, VT had pushed us back beyond the 50 and we had to punt.

And let us not forget our farewell to last year's outstanding #99, Gunnar Kane!

(05-26-2017 12:21 PM)bjk3047 Wrote:  And let us not forget our farewell to last year's outstanding #99, Gunnar Kane!

Will go down as one of the best punters in JMU History. Never had to worry with him back there

The greatest 99 in football history:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La4Dcd1aUcE

(05-26-2017 03:17 PM)bobbyjmu Wrote:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La4Dcd1aUcE

Ha! Heard that earlier today on Sirius-XM First Wave channel. Good one.

(05-26-2017 11:57 AM)olddawg Wrote:  The '99 game was Michael Vick's first game. The thing I remember most of that beatdown, was getting down to the Tech 15 yard line on a long run by Keaton early in the 1st quarter. By the time our drive was over, VT had pushed us back beyond the 50 and we had to punt.

And Vick was knocked out of the game after getting his ankle jacked up on this head-over-heels flip for a TD. By then the game was done as he ran all over the Dukes.

(05-26-2017 03:17 PM)bobbyjmu Wrote:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La4Dcd1aUcE

Dating myself here but you might as well do it with some soul:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhX4liVtuCc

(05-26-2017 06:26 PM)jmuroadwarrior Wrote:  

(05-26-2017 03:17 PM)bobbyjmu Wrote:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La4Dcd1aUcE

Dating myself here but you might as well do it with some soul:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhX4liVtuCc

Good stuff.