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Where’s The Love?! Have We Forgotten Hayden Smith
NEW YORK, NY – With all of this talk about San Francisco 49ers newly acquired defensive tackle Lawrence Okoye, it’s easy to forget about last year’s rugby to football sensations; New York Jets tight end Hayden Smith and New England Patriots special teamer Nate Ebner. With that, this week’s post will update Smith’s progression and [...]
Lawrence Okoye Update
This weekend the San Francisco 49ers began their rookie minicamp, which means former English rugby star Lawrence Okoye played his first down of football and he’s ready to work. “I’m just trying to learn as much as possible as quickly as possible,” Okoye said. “They’re doing great with me. They’re not trying to force-feed me. [...]
From Rugby to the Olympics to the NFL: Lawrence Okoye
No Lawrence Okoye has never played competitive football. But that doesn’t mean he might not make it in the sport. I’m sure you remember last year’s rugby to football story, New York Jets tight end Hayden Smith. Smith made the team’s roster and is currently vying for a tight end spot on the lackluster Jets squad. Okoye [...]
For Our NFL Fans… 2013 Mock NFL Draft
With the NFL Draft five days away, it’s time for your RWU Mock Draft. Here you can find an analysis of the Top 10 selections in this year’s draft and then a listing of the final 22. Enjoy! Kansas City Chiefs: Luke Joeckel, OT Texas A&M: With rumors of the Chiefs trying to deal current left [...]
NCAA to Rugby 7s: Manti Te’o
It’s time to have a little fun. With the NFL Draft 11 days away, it’s time to put one of this year’s top NFL prospects into our hypothetical NFL to Rugby 7s series. This week features Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o. Te’o is the 24th best rated prospect in this year’s NFL Draft according to [...]
NBA to Rugby 7s: LeBron James
After a suggestion last week I am incorporating a basketball player into the hypothetical NFL to Rugby 7s series, granted this is a new spin. Let’s welcome LeBron “King” James the Miami Heat small forward. A slim as the chances are of “Bron Bron” making the switch, he is a free agent after next season… So you never know! LeBron James (New Position: Prop) Putting [...]
