Ehimen Orupke

[pinstripers]

thought Stewart was 6'11"

[Wuzee]

According to the Eagle articles at the time (and as covered in another thread) Stewart was indeed 6' 11.

WSU BETS ON PARSONS LONG SHOT K-STATE TO SIGN THREE
Bob Lutz, The Wichita Eagle
You probably haven't heard of Jerry Stewart. In a couple of years, Wichita State's basketball coaches hope you will know him well.
Stewart, a 6-foot-11 senior from Parsons who has never started a game for the Vikings, will sign a basketball letter of intent today with the Shockers.


Published on 1993-11-10, Page 1B, Wichita Eagle, The (KS)

[ShockerKhan]

Remembered him from Scott Thompson's days. I went back and looked at the 1995-1996 media guide and he IS listed @ 7'0" He could also be the twin brother of godShaw from SIU.

[Ricky Del Rio]

Arbry didn't gain an ounce after Kerry worked him over did he? Let's not jump to conclusions with this guy.

There are always some athletes, who never put on weight, regardless of the training.

Manute Bol comes to mind.

I am not sure Kerry Rosenboom should be put down based upon an exception. Just look at all of his successes with Shocker athletes and there are lots and lots as by grandson might say.

I agree. Sometimes the best in the business cannot help some beanpoles. Whether this guy is one of them nobody knows. But it gets a little old hearing blanket statements on how KB will throw instantly 20-30 lbs on every freshman walking through the door. It’s taken fro granted around here.

I suppose it is taken for granted.

However, most players do gain weight, mass and strength. There are always exceptions.

[shockerfan]

Yeah I gave up because I saw an archived EAGLE article that said that 6'11" Sasha kid from Hutch was the biggest signee (although he didn't end up here) since Paul Wight at 7'0". And since Paul Wight wasn't it, I figured it had to be somebody that was listed at 6'10" or 6'11" and there have been several of those.

[WuDrWu]

Remembered him from Scott Thompson's days. I went back and looked at the 1995-1996 media guide and he IS listed @ 7'0" He could also be the twin brother of godShaw from SIU.

That is the basis of my question as well. I just happened to be thumbing through that media guide last night and saw Mr. 7'0".

[kcshocker11]

I'll start with a very obscure hint:


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Aves


If you can figure out the order (then family etc) you will get the first clue.

So how do these clues relate to Jerry Stewart? I gots to know!

[WuDrWu]

Check PM 11.

[WuDrWu]

How about that ol Parsons Viking Jerry Stewart...?

And we have a winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Was it the clue that gave it away?

How happy am I to have to pay out this prize?


Pretty damned happy I tell you.


SK, check PM.

[Downtown Shocker Brown]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/29/AR2006012901149.html

An interesting piece talking about recruiting players out of Nigeria.

[RoyalShock]

Also interesting is that the player in that article, Okwandu, had visa problems. When he did get here he ended up not at Wabash Valley, but at College of Southern Idaho, then transferred to Harcum Junior College. He's now committed to Seton Hall.

[Awesome Sauce Malone]

Also interesting is that the player in that article, Okwandu, had visa problems. When he did get here he ended up not at Wabash Valley, but at College of Southern Idaho, then transferred to Harcum Junior College. He's now committed to Seton Hall.

searching Rivals and scouts I didnt see his name anywhere although I did find news articles via Google.

[goshocks]

i have given up on Orupke. But I would be excited to see him show up in Black and Gold, competing for the SHOCKER post position.
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HAIR PROBLEMS FORUMS

[forevershockerfan]

Actually, for some unknown reason, I think EO will show. However, if not, there is not any doubt in my little pea brain that HCGM has a plan B that will knock our socks off.

[Snapshot9]

I think Orukpe should be nicknamed 'The Nigerian Ghost'. Seems appropriate, don't you think?